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The Stonegate Difference

Reflected in Every Minnesota Home We Build

At Stonegate Builders, we take pride in our communities – where we build, how we build, and the lasting impression we leave long after our work is done. We hold ourselves to the highest standards with every home we build and take great pride in using high performance materials and superior building techniques to protect your investment. We work with local trades and local vendors and are proud to be Minnesota made.

We stand behind our quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service.

Our Warranty Service Division provides responsive service far after your new home is complete.

High Standards.

Quality Craftsmanship.

Lasting Value.

Stonegate Builders 5289 Rolling Hills Parkway Victoria, Mn 55082

Neighborhoods

Prime neighborhoods due to long-standing relationships with area developers

Best lots

Desirable School Districts

Premium Amenities

Design

Professional Architects and Industry-Leading Interior Designers on staff to guide you through the process. Our team is not paid on commission, we are only here to help you make the best decisions possible for you and your family as you build your dream home.

Our Design Studios are filled with a curated collection of on-trend options, from budget-friendly to high-end. There is something for everyone!

Communication

Buildertrend:

Buildertrend is our Cloud-Based Online Software that tracks your Home Build from dig day to move-in day and beyond. It will not only be utilized by you, the homeowner, but our Trade Partners and Internal Team as well.

- Accurate and current information in one place
- Builder, Client, Subs all working from one platform reduces chances of misunderstandings and keeps expectations clear
- Mobile-friendly
- More efficient process
- Progress photos uploaded throughout the build – great for out-of-town Homeowners
- Warranty management all conducted through Buildertrend

Stonegate Builders 5248 Rolling Hills Parkway, Victoria, Mn 55082

Trade Partners

Qualified

Experienced

Consistent performance

Reliability based on years of partnership together

Communication

Selected for Value, not price

Exterior

Top of the line House wrap upgrade

All Stone featured on Exteriors is a Premium-grade Natural Stone – not manmade

James Hardie® Trim and Siding
- The only building product to engineer its product to perform in the climate that it is sold and installed in
- Warranty for peace of mind – 30 years material
- Certified installers

Landscape Irrigation Systems included

Four-sided architecture

Concrete

This is a common area where other builders cut corners

We saw cut concrete, others zip strip

Thicker pour on driveways

Rebar in all driveways and garage floors

Driveways are seal-coated 2x

Protection from freeze/thaw cycles

Roofing

GAF® Architectural Shingles

Limited Lifetime manufacturer warranty

Distinctive wood-shake look

Better wind and tear-off resistance

Enhanced color palette

Andersen Windows

Available on West, North, and South Collection Home Plans

Andersen 100 Series Windows – Minnesota Made – #1Trusted and recommended window on the market.

Energy Efficient – Energy Star Certified, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Certified, SCS Recycled Content Certified

Durable, factory-finished interior and exteriors offer premium matte finishes that don’t need painting, are scratch resistant, and won’t fade, flake, blister or peel, even in extreme cold.

Made with Fibrex composite material that is 2x stronger and 12x thicker than vinyl windows, withstands 150-degree temperatures, is stable and predictable, moisture resistant, resists rot, decay and fungal growth, and blocks thermal transfer 700x better than aluminum.

Reliable owner-to-owner transferable 20-year warranty on workmanship and 10-year warranty on finish.

Dry Basements

Full rock under basement concrete floors (vs. rock/sand combo) Water and radon easily passes through

Poured concrete foundation (vs. Concrete block)

Drain tile system and sump basket with Passive Radon System

Standard on West Collection – backup sump pump and battery backup

Trusses and Framing

Eighteen & Twenty-inch floor trusses
- Eliminates need for soffits
- Less noise from above, fewer squeaks
- True 8’10” ceiling in basement
- Less deflection (movement up and down)
- More efficient plumbing and HVAC

All framing is 16-inches on center or less

Lumber is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified
- #2 Grade or better for structural integrity
- Straighter wall and ceiling lines

HVAC Systems

High-efficiency furnace, humidifier, with programmable thermostat

Larger ducting improves performance, reduces costs

Zoned heating included

Air-to-air exchange – brings fresh air in. Prevents pollutants from building up inside the home

Aeroseal on all ductwork

Full duct run to second floors

Homeowner education before closing and also available after move-in as needed

Plumbing

Professional-Grade Faucets and Fixtures come in a variety of finishes and styles to match your aesthetic
- Higher quality than what is available through big-box retail outlets and include a 2-year warranty from our installers

Upgraded Plumbing Fixtures are our standard:
- Toilets in Owners Bath and Powder room are an elongated/comfort height
- All bath sinks are white, rectangular Undermount
- Laundry Rooms come with Standard Undermount Sink and Faucet with Pulldown Sprayer
- On-demand, Tankless Water Heater
- Included Water Softener fro North and West Plans

Water piping is continuous “Pex”
- Fewer joints in the walls which leads to less likelihood of future leaks and loss of pressure

Optional Technology

Each Homeowner has the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Low Voltage Professional to discuss potential upgrades that may fit their lifestyle:

- Computer, voice, data

- Security Systems

- AV and Entertainment Systems

Flooring

Engineered Sheathing and LP Subflooring

- 50-year warranty against swelling and delamination

High grade flooring

- Hardwoods with high quality, wider planks, variety of styles and finishes

- Durable carpet with latest fibers (SmartStrand®)

- Luxury vinyl plank with exceptional style & durability

- 8lb Pad in all Carpeted Areas

Custom-Built Cabinetry

Stonegate-owned cabinet shop (Scandia Cabinets)

- West Series plans included

- Scandia Cabinets optional for North & South Series plans

Our Design Team has worked directly with a Cabinet Designer to create curated Cabinet Offerings specific to each of our Floor Plans

Tighter workflow, integrated design

All Cabinets are Site-Finished and sprayed (this means fewer flaws!)

Dovetail Drawer Construction and Soft-Close Doors and Drawers

Hardware and on-trend Cabinet Color options hand-picked by our Interior Designers

Opportunity to personalize your Kitchen with Cabinet Accessories like Drawer Inserts and Rollout Trays

Inspections

Home efficiency Inspections

- 3rd party efficiency testing inspections done by ARCXIS at framing, insulation, and final build stage

- Information left by ARCXIS at each Parade Model
- HERS Score and blower door testing on every home

A Trusted Leader in New Home Construction

At Stonegate Builders we listen, we learn, and we deliver outstanding home designs and experiences. We take note of what our customers are looking for, what they need, and what they expect in their new home. We cultivate an open, collaborative, expectation-focused building process that provides you with the best possible outcome for your new home.

Stonegate Builders 17060 46th Ave N, Plymouth, Mn 55446

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