How do builders & developers work?
New home builders are independent businesses that purchase lots or homesites from the developer, build homes and offer them for sale to the public. Friendswood Development Company does not build or sell houses and does not control the home builders who build in its communities. Builders are responsible for the final preparation of the homesites including the grading, to conform to drainage plans, house plans and specifications, all of which must conform to the applicable deed restrictions and builder guidelines set forth by the developer. Builders submit plans to the developer for review by the Architectural Control Committee and the plans are reviewed to determine whether the exterior appearance of the home is compatible with its setting, the surrounding homes, and the general appearance of the particular neighborhood and whether the plan complies with applicable square footage, setback and similar restrictions. The builder is entirely responsible for the design and construction of th
