Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 437814)

I could not agree with you more. The other picture that was posted clearly shows the transformer at least 10 feet back from the home and that would be fine with me. I realize the transformers have to be there but the 4 feet away is what set me off. After looking at the platt, it looks like they built the house too far back. The platt shows the house 10 ft from the property line. I'm no surveyor but things dont look right. I believe the transformer is in the correct place but the house is not. This issue IS being looked into by my sales rep so lets see where this goes. Again I ask,what leagally can be done and if nothing I will definitly try to have the door moved and plant pots, but for now does little for my frustration.

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo (Post 437623)

Penguin, sorry to hear about that.

Re: any plantings - Refer to the following parameters from SECO:

http://www.secoenergy.com/planting.html

Bill :)

Originally Posted by English Ivy (Post 437872)

If the house was put in the wrong location this is certainly a time that legal representation to purchase a new home in The Villages would be required. Do not let them railroad you into closing before this is resolved. Scream as loud and long as you have to on this one ... I would.

Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 437589)

Any Ideas on what I might do with this situation. As you can see this transformer on some other thing is around 4 feet from the back of my new house. I'm so mad right now I cant think straight. Any help would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by JC and John (Post 437889)

Penquin, Just wondering if you bumped out your lanai or garage and what type of house you built. This may account for such close proximity to the transformer. Thanks so much for bringing this up as we will be building a designer home starting in Feb. and will certainly keep an eye out for discrepancies etc. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 438073)

JC and JOHN, I had no bump outs on the house,lanai or garage. I hope to remain optimistic like Gracie is saying and I hope she is right. I have a legitimate beef and I intend to make it right.

Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 438080)

Quick question, does the transformer box make niose, I heard they kinda hum.

Originally Posted by Penguin (Post 438080)

Quick question, does the transformer box make niose, I heard they kinda hum.

Originally Posted by quiltsheddy@aol.com (Post 437665)

Every house has some kind of underground utility box or boxes in their yard. We planted a beautiful butterfly garden surrounding ours. Hibiscus, lantana, firecracker plants, verbena. We put the bird feeder there along with a small bird bath. It's really quite lovely. The utility man was here this week and he commented on how nice it looked. He had no trouble getting into it for inspection even though the plants are quite close. The frost did get some of our plants, so I think I'll go with some grasses to supplement.