Why Specification Matters: Inside a Forric Home
Why Specification Matters: Inside a Forric Home
Why Specification Matters: Inside a Forric Home
Discover the premium features we include that most house builders don’t.
When buying a new home, it’s easy to focus on floor plans and plot position — but the real difference often lies in the details. At Forric Homes, we believe your new home should feel finished the moment you step through the door. That’s why we include what many house builders don’t, or charge extra for. From flooring to premium appliances, our standard specification is anything but standard.
The Forric Difference: What Other Developers Call Upgrades
At Forric Homes, many of our buyers are surprised to learn that features they often assume are upgrades come included as standard. Flooring is a perfect example. Many house builders don’t include flooring, leaving buyers to arrange it themselves or pay additional fees. For us, that would never make sense. We aim to make move-in day seamless and celebratory — your only job should be unpacking boxes and pouring a glass of bubbles. That’s why your home comes complete and every detail ready to go.
Premium Brands, No Compromises
We partner with trusted names like Porcelanosa,* NEFF*, Bosch*, Karndean* and more. These brands are recognised not just for their style but for durability, long warranties, and ongoing support – giving our buyers peace of mind from day one. Our choices are intentional: to ensure your home not only looks good, but functions beautifully for years to come.
£12,000 of Added Value — Included
At our recent Hamsterley Pastures development, we ran a cost comparison between our standard specification and what other house builders offer. The result? Up to £12,000 worth of features and finishes that many other buyers would have to pay extra for.
Showhome Reactions Say It All
If you’ve ever been to one of our show homes, you’ll understand. Buyers consistently comment on the quality, feel, and attention to detail. It’s common for visitors to say our homes “just feel different”. And perhaps most importantly, they love discovering that so many of the features they admire are already included in the guide price and therefore within their mortgage. While we do offer a range of optional extras like bathroom mirrors, fitted wardrobes or media walls, these are exactly that – optional.
Why It Matters to Us
In a crowded market, we choose to focus on quality, not quantity. Forric Homes specialises in smaller developments that foster a sense of place and community. Our mission is to deliver homes that are beautifully designed, expertly built, and genuinely enjoyable to live in – not just for the first few years, but for the long term. We want the name Forric to stand for lasting quality, whether you’re the first or second family to own one of our homes.
What Comes as Standard in a Forric Home?
◦ Inside, you’ll find oak internal doors and staircases with bullnose oak detailing and handrails, adding warmth and character throughout. Flooring is finished to a high standard, combining carpet, Karndean*, and tiling, with underfloor heating for added comfort.
◦ Kitchens feature fully integrated NEFF* or Bosch* appliances, painted solid doors, and Quartz* worktops – including full-height splash backs behind the hob, up-stands throughout, and window cills. A wine fridge and under-cabinet LED strip lighting are also included as standard.
◦ Bathrooms are finished with Porcelanosa* sanitaryware and full-height tiling to all wet areas (half-height elsewhere), alongside electric heated towel radiators for added luxury.
◦ Outdoors, every home benefits from turfed gardens and premium paved patios. All properties are CAT6 data wired and fitted with Ultrafast fibre broadband and multiple access points for strong connectivity.
◦ In selected developments, living spaces are further enhanced with multi-fuel Stoves and oak mantels — bringing a timeless focal point to the home.
Experience the Forric Difference
If you’re currently searching for a new home, we invite you to come and experience a Forric home in person. Walk through our spaces, open the doors, check the finishes – and see for yourself what makes our specification stand out.
*Items marked with an asterisk refer to branded products. Brands may vary between developments but will always be of an equal or higher quality.
