Fuqua Homes (OR)

I have lived in a Fuqua home for almost 3 years now. I love my home. We downsized when our kids all left to a wonderful floorplan that fits our lifestyle better. Our home is far from looking like a mobile home or even an average home. We used as many wonderful options that Fuqua had to offer such as Corian & Silestone countertops, huge windows and 8'sliding glass doors to capture our beautiful view, large walk in closets and pantry, large jetted bathtub, fireplaces and more. After the home was set-up, we added heated tile floors, granite countertops in the Kitchen and more. We started construction in January and moved in to our new home in June. We added a 3 car garage, circular driveway and huge deck to our home. We feel we made a great investment buying a Fuqua Home. Wish I could add a photo!

I can't get them to do the repairs they say they will do the first year. Shattered window. Broken off shower handle. No water out side. Yes ther is more.

PURCHASED A FUQUA HOME IN 2004, HAD NO FEWER THAN 16 DOCUMENTED FACTORY DEFECTS AND AT LEAST 10 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER (SHOWCASE HOMES PUYALLUP WA). ALL ITEMS WERE COMMUNICATED TO THE DEALER WITH MODERATE SATISFACTION BUT MOST WERE FIXED BY ME. THE FACTORY HAS NEVER RESPONDED. REPORTED TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THE STATE ATTY GENERAL. THE LAST STRAW: THE HOME IS NOW 4 YEARS OLD AND THE ENTIRE ROOF IS BEING REPLACED ($15,000). THE FACTORY DID NOT INSTALL THE ROOFING MATERIAL CORRECTLY, THE SKYLIGHT WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND THE FLASHING WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CONSEQUENTLY THE ROOF LEAKED INTO BOTH THE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM, THE SUB ROOF WAS ROTTED AND SEVERAL SQUARE FEET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A QUALITY BUILT HOME, KEEP LOOKING!!!

I'm in the process of buying a lot in Modoc County and visited a Fuqua dealer in Klamath Falls and checked out the construction frist hand. It's excellent with alot of different options for upgrades. I want a small, energy efficient home without feeling closed in. The ceilings are sloped and yet not so high as to waste energy. The fixtures, doors, windows, floors, and walls were well made. These homes are placed on the property complete. The agent at High Desert was friendly, helpful, and gave me a list of items I need to do as well as a sturdy copy of the floor plan I'm interested in which will fit the long narrow lot perfectly. It's for my retirement so I want to simplify things. With a small deck, awning, and upgraded window trim it should be perfect for a colder climate. I intend to proceed and remember that the internet with all its convienances is no substitute for checking out a major purchase in person, not to mention a little old fashioned hand shake with a real person. It's Oregon and they still do things in a country fashion and that suits me just fine.

We've lived in the Metolius Lodge by Fuqua since 1998. While we've done some after market cosmetic, interior upgrades, the core of the home is still "Fuqua". So far so good, it's a tight little home that doesn's cost us a fortune to keep comfortable in. The only problem we have has occured in the last 2 years where c couple of the windows are failing. These are the most frequently use windows and it appears the argon seal has failed. They are fogging up. I would encourage Fuqua to upgrade their windows if they haven't since '98. We would also encourage buyers who select wood siding to order it natural (don't let them stain it). We did this so we could apply Sikkens Cetol 23 to the bare, quarter-sawn pine siding. It's such a soft wood, we found it needs the solids in Sikkens Cetol 23 formula in our rainy climate.

We recently purchased a 2 story Fuqua home and will be moving in soon. From what we have observed in the homes set up at the dealer, they appear to be much more than a glorified mobile home (as stated by the editor). We lived in a Mobile home and they are a world apart in construction, design elements, and curb appeal. The cost savings are amazing and well worth the "sacrafice". I am looking forward to living in this upscale alternative.