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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you offer Modular Homes?
A. No
Our new homes are more innovative than modular homes. Please take particular note of our foundation system and continuous strapping. Some of the benefits that Barker Homes offer can be seen here Benefits.
Q. Do you build from the ground up?
A. Yes
Your Barker Home is built the traditional way - on-site to ensure a solid structure. We can have your new Barker home, individually framed on site and for most homes, completed in only 11 weeks from the day we get your permit
Q. Is Barker Homes a local company?
A. Yes
Barker Homes is the merger of Wyndham and Olde Orleans, two local home building companies that have been in business in the greater New Orleans area for years. After the storm, Wyndham and Olde Orlesns realized that by joining forces they could utilize their years of experience building in the greater New Orleans area to fill the need for sturdy well-constructed homes built in shortest amount of time possible.
Q. Do you have a model Home?
A. Yes
Barker Homes has a furnished model home located at 7601 W Judge Perez Dr., Arabi, LA 70032.
Q. What is the price of a Barker Home.
A. Base prices can be reviewed here, but to customize your Barker Home we recommend that you call us for written pinpoint pricing. Contact us by phone or email for our package features, base sales prices and options sheets.
Q. Where do you build your homes?
A. Currently we are building our homes in St Bernard, Jefferson( excluding Grand Isle), Orleans, St Tammany, Tangipahoa, St John, St. Charles, Terrebonne and portions of Hancock County. We hope to be expanding to further regions in the near future.
Q. Is there sales tax?
A. No
There is no sales tax added to the Barker Homes price.
Q. Is the cost for surveys, permits and inspections included in the price of the home?
A. Yes
The cost for surveys, permits and inspections are included in the price of the home!
Q. Is there an additional charge to hook up a Barker Home to my existing utilities?
A. No
There is no additional charge to hook up to existing utilities. The Barker Homes sales price does not include running new utility lines or digging wells or septic tanks
Q. Do I need to have my own land?
A. Yes
We do not sell lots or build on barges.
Q. Do you do demolition work?
A. No
Barker Homes does not do demolition. We do not tear out slabs or fill the lot. We grade and put down 1,000 sq feet of sod after the home is built, we do not fill & grade the lot for building purposes. We will check and see if existing driveways and slabs are useable.
Q. Are client specific modifications available?
A. Yes
Specific modifications like handicapped accessibility, extended porches, decks, A/C units, fireplaces etc. can usually be accommodated at an additional cost, however the modifications are location specific. There are many interior design and finishing selections that will let you customize the interior of your new Barker Home so that it fits your lifestyle. Barker Homes offers a wide variety of flooring, cabinets, appliances, paint colors, whirlpool baths, etc. Just ask us about your specific interior design feature needs.
Q. Do you have Green building or solar panels available?
A. No
We don't do solar panels or green building at this time, but hope to offer them in the near future.
Q. What is the shell made of?
A. One of the advantages with a Barker Homes is that it's constructed with conventional framing. And another interesting thing - our homes are less suspect to termite damage due to our unique slab system. The Barker Home foundation system is constructed with metal I-beams and pipe-columns instead of a traditional wood structure with a cement foundation. When talking about the strength of the home one of the most important features is the floor joists. Barker Homes wants you to have a sturdy and solid structure, and this is why our floor joists are pressure treated 2 X 10s sitting on top of a 12-inch steel I beam - Versus untreated 2 x 6s (the industry standard).We also offer the option of engineered wood.
Q. Can the home be raised?
A. Yes
3 feet above base level is standard and included in the base price of a Barker Home. However we can raise the home to 6 feet with a full slab , 9 feet with garage doors and a full slab.
Q. Can you rebuild from an existing floor plan?
A. SOMETIMES
However usually this will be considered a custom build and the pricing will differ. Pilings are not priced into the Barker Home. We do not alter our floor plans to build to fit existing pilings or slabs for that matter.
Q. Do you offer Modular Homes?
A. No
Our new homes are more innovative than modular homes. Please take particular note of our foundation system and continuous strapping. Some of the benefits that Barker Homes offer can be seen here Benefits.
Q. Do you build from the ground up?
A. Yes
Your Barker Home is built the traditional way - on-site to ensure a solid structure. We can have your new Barker home, individually framed on site and for most homes, completed in only 11 weeks from the day we get your permit
Q. Is Barker Homes a local company?
A. Yes
Barker Homes is the merger of Wyndham and Olde Orleans, two local home building companies that have been in business in the greater New Orleans area for years. After the storm, Wyndham and Olde Orlesns realized that by joining forces they could utilize their years of experience building in the greater New Orleans area to fill the need for sturdy well-constructed homes built in shortest amount of time possible.
Q. Do you have a model Home?
A. Yes
Barker Homes has a furnished model home located at 7601 W Judge Perez Dr., Arabi, LA 70032.
Q. What is the price of a Barker Home.
A. Base prices can be reviewed here, but to customize your Barker Home we recommend that you call us for written pinpoint pricing. Contact us by phone or email for our package features, base sales prices and options sheets.
Q. Where do you build your homes?
A. Currently we are building our homes in St Bernard, Jefferson( excluding Grand Isle), Orleans, St Tammany, Tangipahoa, St John, St. Charles, Terrebonne and portions of Hancock County. We hope to be expanding to further regions in the near future.
Q. Is there sales tax?
A. No
There is no sales tax added to the Barker Homes price.
Q. Is the cost for surveys, permits and inspections included in the price of the home?
A. Yes
The cost for surveys, permits and inspections are included in the price of the home!
Q. Is there an additional charge to hook up a Barker Home to my existing utilities?
A. No
There is no additional charge to hook up to existing utilities. The Barker Homes sales price does not include running new utility lines or digging wells or septic tanks
Q. Do I need to have my own land?
A. Yes
We do not sell lots or build on barges.
Q. Do you do demolition work?
A. No
Barker Homes does not do demolition. We do not tear out slabs or fill the lot. We grade and put down 1,000 sq feet of sod after the home is built, we do not fill & grade the lot for building purposes. We will check and see if existing driveways and slabs are useable.
Q. Are client specific modifications available?
A. Yes
Specific modifications like handicapped accessibility, extended porches, decks, A/C units, fireplaces etc. can usually be accommodated at an additional cost, however the modifications are location specific. There are many interior design and finishing selections that will let you customize the interior of your new Barker Home so that it fits your lifestyle. Barker Homes offers a wide variety of flooring, cabinets, appliances, paint colors, whirlpool baths, etc. Just ask us about your specific interior design feature needs.
Q. Do you have Green building or solar panels available?
A. No
We don't do solar panels or green building at this time, but hope to offer them in the near future.
Q. What is the shell made of?
A. One of the advantages with a Barker Homes is that it's constructed with conventional framing. And another interesting thing - our homes are less suspect to termite damage due to our unique slab system. The Barker Home foundation system is constructed with metal I-beams and pipe-columns instead of a traditional wood structure with a cement foundation. When talking about the strength of the home one of the most important features is the floor joists. Barker Homes wants you to have a sturdy and solid structure, and this is why our floor joists are pressure treated 2 X 10s sitting on top of a 12-inch steel I beam - Versus untreated 2 x 6s (the industry standard).We also offer the option of engineered wood.
Q. Can the home be raised?
A. Yes
3 feet above base level is standard and included in the base price of a Barker Home. However we can raise the home to 6 feet with a full slab , 9 feet with garage doors and a full slab.
Q. Can you rebuild from an existing floor plan?
A. SOMETIMES
However usually this will be considered a custom build and the pricing will differ. Pilings are not priced into the Barker Home. We do not alter our floor plans to build to fit existing pilings or slabs for that matter.