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Which upgrades to choose? New Construction

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last year

Hello All,


I am having some trouble choosing upgrades, whether it will be better to do them now or do them later as its more cost friendly? Please see list below with prices:


- Recessed Lite (4") - $175 each - I am only getting 8 from the builder so definitely need these. Is $175 reasonable, I read its recommended to get all electrical work done with the builder.


- Buyer Supplied Ceiling Fan Install (switch for fan & light) - $425 - Not sure on this one? We are thinking of getting three of them installed, one in each bedroom.


- Standard Electrical outlet - $150


- Wire and install buyer supplied ceiling light - $175 - this sounds reasonable?


- Wire and install flush mount ceiling light - $225 - probably won't do this one.


- Wire & install undercabinet lighting (36" strip) - $300 - seems like a strip is cheap to buy but if they are adding an outlet etc. for this light... maybe worthwhile just having it done with them?


- LED compatible dimmers (Decora) - $155 - Don't think we want dimmers, and probably we can do it later ourselves, agree?


- Garage Keypad - $225 - Seems like I can get a keypad for under $50 so this seems like an easy diy?


- Additional USB Plugs (changing existing outlet to include USB) $140 - this sounds reasonable, if we decide to add more.


220V outlet in garage for car charger (50AMP/240V no GFI - wiring only) $650- this sounds reasonable. For futureproofing the house, I think we need this


Shower niche - $600 - this sounds awfully expensive, is it possible to get this done later for cheaper? Wife is adamant she wants this.


Tiled Kitchen backsplash - $1850 ---- I think we can do this cheaper later on?


Air Filter $860? Doesn't HVAC come with air filtration. I need to ask builder what this option is.


HVAC humidifier - Do I think this, I live in New England/ Massachusetts? If it was a dehumidifier, it would make sense for basement.

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