Rich Grillo
Rich Grillo
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Closing on Our New Home! Empty House Tour!
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Closing on Our New Home! Empty House Tour!
Blue Tape Walkthrough Inspection - Ryan Homes Lehigh Model
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Blue Tape Walkthrough Inspection - Ryan Homes Lehigh Model
4 Weeks Until Move In! Ryan Homes - Lehigh Model
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4 Weeks Until Move In! Ryan Homes - Lehigh Model
Drywall Walkthrough - Lehigh Model - Ryan Homes
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A walkthrough of our home post-drywall.
Pre-Drywall Walkthrough w/ Electric - Ryan Homes Lehigh Model
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Pre-Drywall Walkthrough w/ Electric - Ryan Homes Lehigh Model
Pre-Drywall Walkthrough - Ryan Homes Lehigh Model
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Pre-Drywall Walkthrough - Ryan Homes Lehigh Model

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  • @mjt178
    @mjt178 20 годин тому

    Can you please advise on the build quality on the Lehigh? Any issues you have seen or have become aware of?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 20 годин тому

      Now that we’ve been in the house just over 2 years…no major issues. There have been a lot of items where warranty has come out to fix. For the most part they have been pretty good to work with.

    • @mjt178
      @mjt178 18 годин тому

      Thanks!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 18 годин тому

      @mjt178 anytime…biggest tip is to report and keep on them about warranty items

  • @JamesIsTalking
    @JamesIsTalking 26 днів тому

    By chance are you gonna do a tech setup/followup like you mentioned in the previous video? Interested to see how Unifi has been working and if youutilized any of their security systems/cameras.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 25 днів тому

      I had all intentions to do that and may still at some point. Unifi has been rock solid. We use the networking and cameras. The network hardware is essentially set it and forget it with how stable it has been.

    • @JamesIsTalking
      @JamesIsTalking 25 днів тому

      Awesome, I plan on going the same route. Not a full NVR but the Cloud Key for cameras and full network switch as well. Moving into our new place at the end of this year. Hopefully yours has been awesome since they did all the fixes!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 25 днів тому

      @@JamesIsTalking i don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I went a bit overkill with the hardware lol

  • @SkyMil3sDoesItAll
    @SkyMil3sDoesItAll Місяць тому

    Link to the vac you used upstairs loved the lines

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Місяць тому

      a.co/d/gQLVPx6

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Місяць тому

      This is the newer version. I have the S7

  • @rickmcintosh3570
    @rickmcintosh3570 Місяць тому

    Hi, just checking in. Did they fix all your issues?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Місяць тому

      Hi Rick - Most issues are resolved. We are currently still waiting on our front porch concrete, replacement of a scratched hood vent (they’ve tried multiple times but they keep arriving damaged), and a leak issue with our back sliding door.

    • @rickmcintosh3570
      @rickmcintosh3570 Місяць тому

      @@RichGrillo thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Hope everything works out. I will follow your journey

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Місяць тому

      @@rickmcintosh3570 thanks!

  • @Dickie9028
    @Dickie9028 Місяць тому

    This is not TEXAS who allows cardboard on the external walls.....

  • @orenclowneyjr.4844
    @orenclowneyjr.4844 2 місяці тому

    What plan is this house

  • @jasonhenley9332
    @jasonhenley9332 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations on being the biggest crybaby on the internet. Mommy and Daddy need to hold your hand more and someone should take your blue tape away. Obviously, nothing makes you happy little boy

  • @jasonhenley9332
    @jasonhenley9332 2 місяці тому

    A bit much with the blue tape. I am sure some things need fixed and would be but this is extremely petty. Must have gone through the house with the Hubble Telescope looking for absolutely every little tiny imperfection. Next time build it yourself cry baby.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 2 місяці тому

      lol…hope you have a great day

  • @jhansen6180
    @jhansen6180 3 місяці тому

    My Lehigh is in construction right now. As a former construction manager who worked for the biggest builders in the country, I can say that while Ryan isn’t perfect, the quality is substantially better than most builders out there. The tolerances are very tight, and most materials are above builder grade.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 3 місяці тому

      Good luck with the build!

  • @justinstewart3248
    @justinstewart3248 5 місяців тому

    Man. I just don’t understand. How is there that many pieces of tape? Is it just mild paint variances? Dry wall damage? Did you guys put the tape on or did Ryan? WTH is going on here?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 5 місяців тому

      It was a mix of us/the Ryan Homes project manager. Missing paint, paint runs, etc. The vendor did a terrible job and we were told they were no longer being used due to our/other houses. They wound up bringing in another vendor who used a machine to sand down the current walls and repaint 2 coats.

    • @justinstewart3248
      @justinstewart3248 5 місяців тому

      @@RichGrillo that makes me feel a lot better. Closing in one in 2 months. Thanks. I thought maybe you guys were being obsessively difficult buyers and not picking, but good to know it’s ryan making it right. What about the flooring though? You can’t just replace one plank - you gotta pull up the whole damn floor to fix that. Did they do that for you?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 5 місяців тому

      @@justinstewart3248 yeah…they wound up replacing about 30 planks. They cut out/ripped up the originals and dropped in/glued down the new. We were not happy with this and thought they’d pull the rest up to make sure the grooves connected, etc. It turned out ok but would have rather them remove/replace it all.

  • @MetalSciProf
    @MetalSciProf 6 місяців тому

    What was wrong with the walls? Is that just a paint issue?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 5 місяців тому

      Mainly paint issues. Some areas which weren’t smooth. They wound up sanding/repainting the entire house

    • @MetalSciProf
      @MetalSciProf 5 місяців тому

      @@RichGrillo That's great that they did that. This is the second house we had built. The first one was back in 1996. Builders usually just give you a primer they call paint, and expect you to paint it. We plan on painting ourselves and upgrading much of everything as soon a we move in. We're in the process of building a Hazel with Ryan. Sounds like you had a few more serious issues with the siding, roof and concrete though. Did your inspector catch those? Your videos were very helpful.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 5 місяців тому

      @MetalSciProf Nice! I hope you don’t run into the same issues. Our inspector did catch everything which was part of why we addressed them. The painter was supposed to have primer and then 2 additional layers of paint…but they didn’t. Glad the videos have helped!

    • @MetalSciProf
      @MetalSciProf 5 місяців тому

      @@RichGrillo Yeah they never paint it properly. Great house! The Lehigh is a great model.

  • @zachpanek8395
    @zachpanek8395 6 місяців тому

    Please tell me what robot vacuum you have? Those carpet lines are great

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 6 місяців тому

      First floor is the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra. Second floor is the Roborock S7.

  • @mamajoe1239
    @mamajoe1239 6 місяців тому

    This is scary and hard to watch . I don’t wish this on anyone

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 6 місяців тому

      Haha…it’s worked out at this point. Warranty has worked with us and almost all fixed.

  • @andoarizy325
    @andoarizy325 6 місяців тому

    Please do an update video!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 6 місяців тому

      Ha! What would you like to hear about?

    • @sarahmunas6595
      @sarahmunas6595 6 місяців тому

      How did all the fixes go? Are you still happy with Ryan homes? Is your house blue tape free? ​@@RichGrillo

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 6 місяців тому

      @sarahmunas6595 All but one fix is done which they will be addressing in the next month or so. We like the house and the warranty process has been pretty good overall. Blue tape free at this point :)

  • @stellaj4608
    @stellaj4608 8 місяців тому

    Hi, are you satisfied with your house (Ryan Homes)? I live in NC, and I am looking for a house. But I can find many bad reviews of Ryan Homes. 😢

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 8 місяців тому

      Overall, we’re satisfied with Ryan Homes for our first house. They’ve been good about warranty items. In the future, we’d prefer to go with a different builder that would allow for more custom features.

    • @stellaj4608
      @stellaj4608 7 місяців тому

      @@RichGrillo Thank you for your reply :) Best regards.

  • @mzjuicywaters2158
    @mzjuicywaters2158 8 місяців тому

    I am building with Ryan as well and my PM asked me to come next week to do the blue tape walkthrough. I am in FL.

  • @carver9312
    @carver9312 10 місяців тому

    This is in Georgia. I just bought the same house.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 10 місяців тому

      Congratulations!

  • @Micah4910
    @Micah4910 10 місяців тому

    Hey. Looks great. I am considering the modern light package. I expected frosted glass where you couldnt see the full bulb. Did they correct it?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 10 місяців тому

      They wound up refunding half of the lighting package cost. We kept the lights even though they weren’t as described. They’re much nicer than the stock ones but not what we originally wanted.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 10 місяців тому

      They also changed out the bulbs for us that are more modern instead of the ones they tried to give us originally.

  • @maxb4289
    @maxb4289 11 місяців тому

    Love your sofa and loveseat what brand are they?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 11 місяців тому

      Thanks…West Elm Harmony

  • @S.H.E._Invests
    @S.H.E._Invests 11 місяців тому

    We’re closing on a Lehigh model with Ryan Homes in 6 weeks. Just wondering if you still love your home a year later? Also, were they still building homes on your street when you moved in? There are about 5 unsold lots on my street, so wondering what it’s like living in a construction zone.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 11 місяців тому

      Congratulations on the new home! We are very happy with the home. They are still doing some warranty work but nothing major. There were still about 15 lots left after we moved in and they just finished up construction a few months ago. I’d expect it to be loud at times but it wasn’t bad for us. The biggest thing was the dirt in the air and on the streets from the equipment. There was a light dirt film on the house for a bit.

    • @S.H.E._Invests
      @S.H.E._Invests 11 місяців тому

      @@RichGrillo Thanks Rich! I’m glad to hear that you all still love your home. That’s a great point about construction that it’s not so much the noise but the dust. We’re really looking forward to this move!! 3 littles, a big dog and a tiny townhouse don’t mix well, lol. Can’t wait to spread out in our new home!!!!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 11 місяців тому

      @@S.H.E._Invests It’s definitely going to be a big change! You’ll have plenty of room in the Lehigh.

  • @shesforeverchanging
    @shesforeverchanging 11 місяців тому

    I would’ve never closed and moved in until all the issues were fixed. That’s entirely way too much blue tape for anyone to be comfortable with 😒

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 11 місяців тому

      Looking back, we probably would have done things a bit differently

    • @shesforeverchanging
      @shesforeverchanging 11 місяців тому

      I am in the process of building my home. I have two months to go. The builder I am going through requires the house to sit for 30 days after completion to work on all the blue tape. Taking this approach allows the owner to avoid what you all went through. But I must say you have me a great attitude. 😊

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo 11 місяців тому

      @@shesforeverchanging congrats on the new home…those 3 months are going to fly by. I actually like that 30 day timeline post completion. This would also help identify any other issues before you have to even worry about it. Good luck!

  • @fayondavis1017
    @fayondavis1017 Рік тому

    I love this home!

  • @jayp7235
    @jayp7235 Рік тому

    Is this with the led lights package? Or the traditional?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Upgraded lighting packages. Both extra led ceiling lights and the modern light fixtures.

  • @irenexxluvz873
    @irenexxluvz873 Рік тому

    Are you satisfied with your Ryan home? I just signed to start my build and I’m so nervous would love to hear about pros and cons if you don’t mind sharing.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      As our first home, yes. We had to do a lot of follow up with warranty to get everything in a good place. We’ve now been here for just over a year and no regrets about the house. The only thing we’d change is the lot we chose. Our next house won’t be a Ryan Homes build as we’d like to have more custom features. But again, we’re happy with the house. What model did you choose?

    • @irenexxluvz873
      @irenexxluvz873 Рік тому

      @@RichGrillo doing a townhouse my area doesn’t have option for single family houses unfortunately. It’s super nerve wrecking tho I always think of the worst I just hope I don’t regret anything. Thank you for your time and response.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      @@irenexxluvz873 Good luck with it! It’ll work out

  • @jaythegemini8974
    @jaythegemini8974 Рік тому

    Just build a new house at this point

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      lol…we will in the future

  • @rodey6594
    @rodey6594 Рік тому

    Hi, did you guys add any additional wiring stuffs like cable & internet dual port, ceiling fan R/I, TV Prewire? And if you did how much additional cost do they charge?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      We added ethernet runs in every room. 2 tv ports (living room and basement). I believe it was around $375/ tv run and a total of $500 for the ethernet runs.

  • @jayp7235
    @jayp7235 Рік тому

    Who puts the blue tape?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      We walked around with the project manager the first time. We then added our own after move in.

  • @jayp7235
    @jayp7235 Рік тому

    In the laundry room, they put the outlets for bathroom? Like toilet flange and drain for sink etc??

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      They added all relevant outlets. There is one for the washer (a pan is included) and one for the sink. Gas line, electric, etc

  • @pradeeppaspulate5275
    @pradeeppaspulate5275 Рік тому

    Hello I’m closing on a lehigh in VA and quick question? Do you recommend to hire a inspector as our house if upgraded to the brim so want everything to be great. And btw are the toilets ok as my friends say that they are not good so we should get new and more powerful ones as I think he said there some brand called Sterling. Congrats btw and hope your enjoying it 😊

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Congrats on the home! I definitely recommend an inspector. Ours found some issues. Ryan Homes didn’t address everything with the inspection but there were some important items to get fixed. We haven’t had any issues with our toilets.

  • @eboniebo1367
    @eboniebo1367 Рік тому

    Beautiful home ❤

  • @TOBEINTHELIFE
    @TOBEINTHELIFE Рік тому

    Do you still have blue tape?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      No more blue tape at this point. There are a few things we’re waiting for them to fix but should be fully done soon.

    • @TOBEINTHELIFE
      @TOBEINTHELIFE Рік тому

      @@RichGrillo Awesome! We’re looking to buy and they are a contender so I just wanted to see the progress and commitment to getting it done.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      @@TOBEINTHELIFE good luck with your purchase! They’ve made everything right that wasn’t up to par. We’ve been happy with the house

  • @daishi15
    @daishi15 Рік тому

    Lehigh 3,010 Sq Ft

  • @sherikarichardson503
    @sherikarichardson503 Рік тому

    Congratulations beautiful home. We’re breaking ground on a Normandy this week.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Thanks and congratulations, Sherika. The Normandy is huge! We really liked how “grand” It felt walking into one of those.

  • @terrybrown7570
    @terrybrown7570 Рік тому

    I'm just curious to know why you would agree to close with so much blue tape,dents, dings etc.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Good question…It came down to timing. We were promised everything would be fixed by the builder and we had everything lined up from movers, our desire to leave our old house, etc. If there were non-cosmetic issues we likely would have waited.

  • @tightlines1314
    @tightlines1314 Рік тому

    Beautiful home! Love all your commentary! Where did you get the kitchen stools from?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Thanks, Kim! Surprisingly, they’re from Amazon. We originally got them as a holdover until we found ones we love but they’re doing a good job so far.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Leick Upholstered Back Counter Height Barstool (Set of 2), Grey

  • @nyrvamondesir3612
    @nyrvamondesir3612 Рік тому

    I will be purchasing a corsica model in Pennsylvania. Did the builder fix all your issues with the home? I noticed some online reviews show that some buyers are complaining that once they did their closing, the builder was no longer willing to fix the issues. I’m scared this will happen to me.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Congrats on the purchase! They have been working with me to fix everything. Some things have to wait until spring when it’s warmer but otherwise, I’ve been happy with the support.

  • @karenszlasa
    @karenszlasa Рік тому

    Hi Rich, what size is your dining table?

  • @EvilVult
    @EvilVult Рік тому

    We need an update! We close on our Lehigh in 4 days!!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      That’s great news! Time has flown by. Am planning to do a 6 month update which is crazy to say is in a couple of weeks.

  • @OperationValhalla
    @OperationValhalla Рік тому

    So my fiancé and I are looking at a Lehigh as well, how expensive are the options? Did you find the budget was being eaten quickly for what you got?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      That’s an interesting question. It really depends on what your budget is and your location. We wound up spending around an extra 80k based on upgrades. They say typically expect to pay between 10-15% of the base house price in upgrades. We prioritized the things that were most important to us and we quickly went over where we wanted to be…but we’re happy now that we got the upgrades we did. It’ll be overwhelming when they start going through the upgrades and numbers. If you have some upgrades in mind I’ll let you know what the cost was or would have been for us.

    • @OperationValhalla
      @OperationValhalla Рік тому

      @@RichGrillo Thanks for the reply Rich. I'll look over the floor plan again and get a list of the upgrades.

  • @terrybrown7570
    @terrybrown7570 Рік тому

    I wouldn't have even closed with all that blue tape. Did they correct everything before you closed?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Not before close, no. We’ve been working with them over the last few months to fix everything. Thankfully no more blue tape but a few more things for them to fix in the spring.

  • @MaggieMagnoli
    @MaggieMagnoli Рік тому

    Congratulations on the new home!!

  • @lclarke7156
    @lclarke7156 Рік тому

    What's the location of this house?

  • @lamorereynolds3431
    @lamorereynolds3431 Рік тому

    Congratulations beautiful I just finish my process it was a wonderful experience !!!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Congrats to you too! Which model did you choose?

  • @jamomeara1894
    @jamomeara1894 Рік тому

    I'm thinking about building one of these. First thing I noticed is that none of the interior doors are framed correctly. Unless code has changed since I last built a house (20 years ago), door frames are supposed to have jack studs which support the header. On your doors, the "header" is simply toenailed into the common stud. This in no way provides support to door frame which can cause sagging. It's probably just a way for Ryan to save $$ on two studs for every door in the house. Obviously, it passed inspection. I'm also wondering how difficult it was to get furniture up and down those stairs? Unless you have a walk out basement, I don't see any way you could get something large like a pool table into that basement with those stairs.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      That’s interesting about the framing. I had not heard of this before but it makes me wonder about the longevity. We have only moved a tv stand, weight bench and storage items down so far. No issues yet but I would imagine a large piece of furniture would require skilled movers. Typically, a pool table is moved in parts which would be fine.

    • @jamomeara1894
      @jamomeara1894 Рік тому

      @@RichGrillo thanks. Any major issues since you've moved in? Craftsmanship on a RH is something I'm concerned about. I realize it depends on the subcontractors, not RH themselves. Allegedly, they do fix problems quickly when they arise.

    • @jamomeara1894
      @jamomeara1894 Рік тому

      @@RichGrillo Also, why did you run so much ethernet? Are you in IT? I only have one computer (MacBook) and it doesn't even have an ethernet port. I guess you could plug in your TV's although I've never done that.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      @@jamomeara1894 that’s been our experience. We have had a ton of minor stuff get fixed. The biggest issue we had was the heat going out. There was a short on the Carrier board which was replaced. It was reported at 6am on a Sunday and they repaired by 8am. Otherwise, everything else was cosmetic.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      @@jamomeara1894 good question. I had seen it recommended on almost every buying a new house video I watched. In practice, we’re only using some of them. The office is hard wired, behind the tvs for Apple TV/PS5/Xbox, ceilings for the wifi access points. Also, a couple of runs for security cameras. The remainder are in the bedrooms that aren’t really being used.

  • @jwglista
    @jwglista Рік тому

    Did you ever tell them you have a UA-cam channel for this? Wondering if they would have been this cooperative otherwise.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      No, I did not and have not.

  • @angelinat6816
    @angelinat6816 Рік тому

    Hi Rich, what floor plan is this btw, sorry if you’ve already mentioned it.

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      No worries, Angelina. It’s the Lehigh plan. Elevation C.

  • @brandon6541
    @brandon6541 Рік тому

    Beautiful home bro! Love it not to crazy but very nice, love the kitchen

  • @zackerycarroll2946
    @zackerycarroll2946 Рік тому

    What upgrade are you planning for the sink?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      We purchased a steel tray for the bottom to help keep it protected but didn’t have anything else planned. We did also install a smart Moen faucet. Did you have any suggestions?

  • @rohitmanaktala
    @rohitmanaktala Рік тому

    Can you please share a link to your rug?!

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      www.westelm.com/products/shale-striations-rug-t4549/?catalogId=71&sku=2142855&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Rugs%20%3E%20Solid%20Rugs&region_id=669950&cm_ite=2142855_14463142291&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGFCghBrKlcUEk3CBEh4-U2bOycnS8trPV7AVDSG8vfB-zG7xVAJopIaAgYCEALw_wcB

  • @Mrgoharder91
    @Mrgoharder91 Рік тому

    Congratulations man, what is the brand/size of the tv in the family room?

    • @RichGrillo
      @RichGrillo Рік тому

      Thanks! It’s a 77” LG C9