Bi-Fold Closet Doors and Everything Else Lennar Includes at Wildwood Groves
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Bi fold closet doors are the hinged panels that fold in half as they open. At Wildwood Groves, Lennar lists ""raised-panel bi-fold closet doors"" on its standard feature list. They match the ""raised-panel interior doors"" used on the rest of the home.
This guide explains how bi-fold closet doors work and how to care for them. Then it walks through everything else Lennar lists as included at Wildwood Groves, the warranty question, and how buying works.
What Are Bi Fold Closet Doors?
A bi-fold door is made of two panels joined by hinges. When you pull the handle, the panels fold toward each other and slide along a track at the top. A wide closet usually has a pair of bi-fold doors that meet in the middle.
Why builders use them:
They save floor space. The panels fold as they open, so they swing out less than a single hinged door of the same width.
They open wide. You can see almost the whole closet at once.
They fit standard closet openings. That keeps the look the same from room to room.
""Raised-panel"" describes the style. Each panel has a raised center section with a frame around it. Lennar uses the same style on its interior doors, so the closets and rooms match.
How to Care for Bi-Fold Closet Doors
Bi-fold doors are simple, but they ride on hardware that needs a little attention:
Keep the top track clean. Dust and lint can make the doors stick.
Open them by the handle, not the edge. Pulling on the panel edge can bend the hinges over time.
Check the pivot pins. If a door drags or hangs crooked, the pins at the top and bottom usually need a small adjustment.
Do not hang things on the panels. Over-the-door hooks add weight the hinges were not built for.
Write down issues during your walk-through. If a door rubs or will not close, note it before closing so it can be fixed.
Everything Else Lennar Lists at Wildwood Groves
Lennar describes its approach as ""Everything's Included."" The features on its list come with the home. Every Wildwood Groves plan has the same list. Here are the highlights.
Kitchen
Solid surface countertops with a 6-inch backsplash
Kitchen cabinets with 36-inch uppers and brushed nickel hardware
A stainless steel appliance package with an electric range, a built-in microwave, a multi-cycle dishwasher and a side-by-side refrigerator
A stainless steel sink and decorative faucet with sprayer
Recessed down lighting
A pantry closet with ventilated shelves
A food waste disposal
Solid surface is a man-made countertop material. Our guide to how solid surface countertops compare with granite and quartz explains the pros, cons and care.
Bathrooms
A shower with a clear glass enclosure and ceramic tile surround in the owner's bath
Cultured marble countertops with dual sinks in the owner's bath
Cultured marble countertops with an integrated sink in secondary baths
A bathtub in the secondary bath
Ceramic tile on bathroom floors and shower walls
Cultured marble is a cast material made to look like stone. Read what cultured marble is and how it holds up if you have not seen it before.
Inside the Home
18"" x 18"" ceramic tile in the kitchen, laundry and A/C closet
Stain-resistant carpet with padding in designated areas
Raised-panel interior doors and raised-panel bi-fold closet doors
Rocker-style switches throughout
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout
Central air conditioning and heating
An electric water heater
A side-by-side washer and dryer in the laundry room
Outside
Elegant front elevations with designer exterior stone
A covered entry
Brick paver driveway, walkway, entry and patio areas
Designer exterior paint schemes
Smart Home
A Ring video doorbell
A Schlage Encode smart Wi-Fi deadbolt
A Wi-Fi thermostat
A centralized media panel
Why the Included List Matters When You Compare
When you compare new homes, it is easy to look only at the price. The included list changes what that price buys. Some builders charge extra for items Lennar lists as standard here, like the washer and dryer or the smart deadbolt. Others include things Lennar does not. Put two lists side by side and check them line by line. Then compare prices.
The Warranty Question
Lennar's Wildwood Groves community and plan pages that we read did not list warranty terms. We do not guess at them. Ask the sales team for the written warranty and read it before you sign. Look for three things:
How long each part of the home is covered
What ""limited"" means in the coverage
How to file a warranty request after you move in
How Buying Works at Wildwood Groves
Here is how a typical new-home purchase moves:
Pick a plan and a homesite. Walk at least two plans first. Our side-by-side guide to the one-level plans can help you narrow it down.
Review the contract and price sheet. Ask for every offer in writing.
Choose your lender. Lennar Mortgage is the builder's own lender. Lennar's own fine print says use of Lennar Mortgage ""is not required to purchase a home."" Compare at least one other offer.
Plan an inspection. Many buyers hire their own inspector, even on a new home. This guide explains why an inspection still matters on a brand-new house.
Walk the home before closing. Test every door, including the closets.
What to Check at the Final Walk-Through
Before closing, you walk the finished home and list anything that needs fixing. Bring this list:
Every door. Open and close each interior door and each bi-fold closet door. They should move without rubbing.
Cabinets and drawers. Check that doors line up and drawers slide smoothly.
Countertops. Look for chips or seams in the solid surface and cultured marble.
Tile and carpet. Look for cracked tiles, loose grout and carpet seams that lift.
Appliances. Turn on the range, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer.
Smart-home items. Ask how to set up the Ring doorbell, the Schlage deadbolt and the thermostat.
Outside. Walk the brick pavers and look for loose or uneven spots.
Write every item down and get a copy of the list. Ask when each one will be fixed.
Where Wildwood Groves Sits
The address uses ZIP code 33031 with Homestead as its mailing city. The Miami-Dade County map puts the homes in unincorporated Miami-Dade. Our buyer's guide to Wildwood Groves and the Homestead area explains what that means.
Prices start in the high $600,000s. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.
Common Questions
Are bi-fold closet doors included at Wildwood Groves?
Yes. Lennar lists raised-panel bi-fold closet doors as standard, along with raised-panel interior doors.
What does raised-panel mean?
It is a door style where each panel has a raised center section with a frame around it. Lennar uses it on both the closet doors and the interior doors.
Why does my bi-fold door stick?
Most often the top track is dirty or a pivot pin has shifted. Clean the track first, then adjust the pins. Report problems during your walk-through.
What countertops come in Wildwood Groves kitchens?
Lennar lists solid surface countertops with a 6-inch backsplash in the kitchen and cultured marble in the bathrooms.
Is a washer and dryer included?
Yes. Lennar lists a side-by-side washer and dryer in the laundry room as standard.
Do I have to use Lennar Mortgage?
No. Lennar's own fine print says using Lennar Mortgage is not required to buy a home. Compare more than one loan offer.
Talk to Us Before You Choose
Call 561-704-0091 or set up a time to see Wildwood Groves. Plans and photos are on the Wildwood Groves community page.
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