Partial List of Covenants and Restrictions

All residential units must be single family new construction.

All plans and specs. must be submitted and approved by the Architectural Control Committee of Park West.

Construction must commence within 36 months from the date of conveyance of the Title to the Lot to the Lot Owner.

Minimum Floor area does not include any part of that area or floor of such residential unit which is below grade, in whole or in part.

Minimum Floor Area:
One-Story 3000 sq. ft.
One & One-Half and Two- Story 3500 sq. ft.

Standard mailboxes to be selected by developer.

Landscaping:
Each entire Lot shall be landscaped with sod grass and shall have an underground sprinkler system to service the sod grass. Additional landscaping covenants (for trees/shrubs, etc.) are listed in the recorded Declarations for Park West.

No satellite dishes larger than 24” are permitted – no above-ground pools are permitted.

Each residence shall have one dusk-to-dawn coach light in front yard.

No flat roofs permitted.

At least 75% of any improvement must be masonry or natural stone. Non-masonry siding shall be cedar, redwood or cement board. Chimneys must be all masonry or natural stone and adorned with decorative clay chimney pipes.

The recorded DECLARATIONS OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS for PARK WEST may be viewed in its entirety at our office.

What is green building and are you a green builder?
A green builder does things like build with recycled and energy efficient materials, use heat from the earth, recycle rain water, and utilize solar heat. Our homes are inspected by an independent company which rates the energy efficiency of our homes. Richard Cook is a Certified Green Professional and we have been recognized by ENERGY STAR as 100% of the homes that we build meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines. Our homes receive the highest possible energy efficiency rating possible at 5+ STARS.

Whether this is your first time building your home or your last, we can walk you through the process and provide you with the comfort, trust and excitement that is absolutely necessary to build your new home.

We love what we do, and love seeing the smiles on the faces of the people that we have helped get into their dream homes.

Who are you and how long have you been in business?
We are a Northwest Indiana home builder that has been in business since 1974 - for over 34 years. We have developed an excellent reputation in the area, relying heavily on referrals and word-of-mouth from our customers. We build custom homes throughout Northwest Indiana. The majority of them are in the $400,000-$1 million plus range, though we do provide a number of affordable homes in the $200,000+ range.

Will I be able to get in touch with you? I like a quick response.
We have customer service personnel dedicated to our homeowners so that you can reach someone when you have a question or to help with an important decision in your new Cook Builders home. We can be contacted via the phone or email. We dedicate ourselves to our customers to provide responsive customer service, so that any questions or concerns are dealt with as quickly as possible.
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For quality, dedication, and trust that is dedicated to you, contact us at Cook Builders to build your home your way.

WIll you build on our lot or only your lots?
We build about half of our homes on lots that are owned by people such as you. We also have a great selection of properties that you can choose from in various neighborhoods in Northwest Indiana.

What do you typically included in your homes?
We typically finish our homes at a higher level than many builders would include. Our homes typically include the following:
Andersen Low-E Windows
Vaulted and Tray Ceilings
2x6 Exterior Wall Construction
Blown-in Cellulose R-25 Insulation In Exterior Walls
R-30 & R-40 Insulation In Ceilings
5" Trim Base and 3" Trim Casing
30 Year Dimensional Shingles
Full 9' Basement
75 Gallon or dual 50 Gallon Water Heater
Solid Wood or Painted Masonite Doors
Substantial Flooring Allowances
10 Year Major Structural Warranty
Free Drywall Touch-ups After One Year

I've seen a nice home, but it's not exactly what I want. How do I get exactly what I want?
We have a CAD program that we use to create blueprints based on any document that you bring in or any description that you can give us. If you already own a lot or are looking for a great neighborhood where you can settle down and call home, we can help you from the very beginning. We provide professional home plan design services ONLY for our homeowners, so that we can dedicate our time and energies on those who have dedicated themselves to Cook Builders.

I'm not confident that I can make all of the decisions that will end up with a color coordinated home. Can you help me?
We have access to several interior designers that will assist you as much as you want to coordinate everything on the exterior and interior of your home. They also give our homeowners preferred pricing.

How do we finance the home while we build?
We have preferred financing with First Financial Bank where we pass through the discounted costs of the construction, so that you don't have to worry about finding any financing other than the mortgage. With their help, we provide an amazing construction financing package that has saved our homeowners an average of $1500 each versus typical bank-supplied construction financing. The only financing you need to address is the end mortgage - we will handle the rest for you.

Are you going to be in business 6 months from now?
We have been in business for over 34 years and have strong roots in Northwest Indiana. Rich is the president of the Building Industries Association of Northwest Indiana (BIA), and helps lead the local home building industry.