Possible Costs to Homeowner

All acoustical renovations are provided to you by LNAA; however there may be incidental costs to the homeowner including, but not limited to the following list:

• The homeowner is responsible for any costs associated with preparing your home for construction, including moving or storage of furniture and personal items.
• The homeowner is responsible for wallpapering and/or any finish interior painting on any modified wall, or ceiling, since this is not included in the Sound Insulation Program. Window and door trim will be reused whenever possible. If new wood trim is installed, it will be finish painted or stained.
• The homeowner is responsible for any increased utility costs associated with any new mechanical work, which is installed as part of the Sound Insulation Program, such as an air cooling system.
• The homeowner is responsible to pay for any insect extermination necessary, such as termite or carpenter ant infestation, should it be determined that its presence affects the ability to complete the sound modifications.
• The homeowner is responsible for replacement or modification of decorative interior and exterior window treatments, shutters, awnings, etc. that do not fit newly installed windows. Also, keep in mind that although we install replacement windows, your blinds or shades may not fit in the new windows. Correcting this will be your responsibility, as it is not covered as a noise reduction item in the Program.
• Replacement of doors and windows will require the disabling and reinstallation of existing alarm systems. Homeowners are required to contact their alarm company to have the system removed prior to the start of construction and reinstalled once work has been completed.
• Homeowners may lose storage space in attics, closets and/or basements due to the installation of HVAC equipment and associated ductwork.
• It is the homeowner's responsibility to pay for any associated maintenance costs of newly installed or existing mechanical and electrical units.
• If there is a pre-existing condition or building code violation that must be repaired prior to construction, you will be notified in writing. The cost(s) of the required repairs are the responsibility of the Homeowner.
• Homeowners are responsible for any change in the home's assessed value for tax purposes or otherwise that result from the receipt of sound insulation modifications under the LVIA Sound Insulation Program.
• Homeowners are required to provide water and electricity to the Contractor for the sole purpose of performing the agreed upon sound insulation modifications covered under the Construction Agreement. Accordingly, the homeowners are responsible for any increase in utility bills for this period.
• There is a non-monetary cost to you and the people living in the home. As mentioned in What to Expect during Construction, there will be disruption of your regular activities. Please treat this disruption as one of the costs to you in exchange for the benefits of the Sound Insulation Program.