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Reviewed Feb. 23, 2026
The most frustrating part has been the tone and communication. As a female homeowner, I have been repeatedly talked down to rather than listened to. Warranty service should never require repeated follow-ups or arguments just to have legitimate issues addressed. On top of that, I was given false information by a D.R. Horton representative about what the village had approved regarding the drainage plan. It raises the question: does D.R. Horton knowingly tolerate or hire staff who treat women disrespectfully?
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Reviewed Feb. 21, 2026
Elec work has had to be replaced at owner expense.. slab cracks discovered under carpeting. Horrid lawns that even landscape Company cannot correct. Neighbors have had to replace their HVAC systems after just 8 yrs! Shocking transition dump on the HOA with no recourse due to developer land hand off to DRH and county declining remediation. Never buy again. Hoa dues increased to $121/month for this VERY modest amenity community. We were told 66 homes.. in 3 yrs it became 410 homes .. awful.
Hello Mike - thank you for choosing D.R. Horton. We see you've been in your home for nearly eight years and we hope you enjoy your home for many more.

Reviewed Feb. 20, 2026
Been in my DR Horton home for almost 7 years. I hate many things. Like the fact the ALL the floors squeaked worse than the 50 year old home with water damage I had before. Or the upgraded carpet they forced on me was pretty much garbage after 5 years. All the trim is cheap crap that is falling apart. Joist spacing was spaced differently all over and exceeds most standards. Made drywalling the basement ceiling a real joy. All my lighting fixtures are lower quality than you’d find in a big box store. I think replace over a 100 bulbs a year in all fixtures other than the fixtures I’ve installed. All appliances have already been replaced due to failure. It’s not only cheap products but cheap craftsman they hire.
Hello Bret - Thank you for your comments on your 7-year old home.

Reviewed Feb. 19, 2026
Moved into our D.R. Horton house in Sept. 2025, it is now Feb. 20, 2026. I've had three warranty issues since moving in.
1) The oven supplied by D.R. Horton had the door fall off, not covered by D.R. Horton warranty. Called Whirlpool on Jan. 13, 2026. The repair service could not come out for a week. Came out, connected part of the oven door, left, said he needed parts to complete the job. Did not hear anything until Feb. 15th, after I left a message that I would contact Whirlpool and request a new service provider. Still will not have parts for 8-10 days according to the service tech.
2) Bought the ADT service recommended as this is a 'full tech' house. Had a fire alarm go off due to a smokey skillet. ADT did not get the notice because the fire alarms installed by D.R. Horton are not covered nor can they be integrated into the ADT system. I would need to buy and have installed new fire alarms for ADT to know if the house was burning down.
3) A window located in the dining area is cracked along the seam. Looks like a faulty installation caused a pressure point in the window. Not covered by D.R. Horton nor Austin Windows. Neither cover cracked nor broken windows under their warranty.
D.R. Horton's warranty staff said, 'I'm sorry, I thought that it was implied that you would need to pay for the replacement of the window." How was giving me the window installer's information implying that I would be responsible?
It was implied (more than once) that D.R. Horton had a one-year full warranty to cover any issues. Implied is not contractual I am finding out. Any concrete work (including slab, I think), roof, landscaping, drainage culvert, or any thing not directly built by D.R. Horton is not warrantied. Unless a wall falls in, you might as well call a service tech instead of trying to deal with D.R. Horton's warranty department and it's contractors. At least Whirlpool sent a service tech.
Hello Tim, warranties for appliances, HVAC, water heater are provided by the product manufacturer and homeowners should register their products with the manufacturer after they close on the home. This should have been explained during your new homeowner orientation. We will forward your comments to our team in San Marcos so they can ensure all of your warrantable repairs are appropriately resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2026
Buyer Beware, Google (Dr Horton lawsuits) before buying!! Several of the residents at the Cornerstone Development are in process of filing (CAL) ref bait and switch, Mortgage Manipulation, Truth in Lending, due to special assessments that were never disclosed before or during the process of home buying. Where after One year of ownership, homeowners were notified that their Mortgage payments have more than DOUBLED! 99% of the homeowners would have never purchased had we known this. And when you Question sales staff about it they say ohh well with a grin! -100 out of 5
Hello John. DHI Mortgage provides our customers with all state and federally required disclosures to clearly present the most accurately estimated monthly mortgage payment, including property taxes.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2026
Our experience was great at first. But the more we’ve been in the house, the more we are finding wrong. Nothing is level, from the shelves in the closet, to the shelves in the pantry, and even the windows in the bedroom. The walls are not straight, you can clearly see where they curve in some places. I definitely expected more for what we paid for this house. I had way higher expectations for a brand new home.
Hi Stephanie - please ensure all requests for warranty repairs are submitted on the company's website so they can be appropriately addressed.

Reviewed Feb. 16, 2026
We’ve been in our home 3 1/2 years. It was new when we bought it. We’ve had pipe problems (a screw was actually screwed into a kitchen pipe), a zillion nail pops, dry wall cracking, bath tub gets scratched up easily and shower leaked into the dry wall. Not to mention washer, dryer and oven have had to either be fixed or replaced, not because of operator problems. The kitchen floor creaks, the carpet is worn down and the paint is so thin everything shows up on it. You can’t wipe down the walls because the paint literally disintegrates. We’ve had contractors come and work on restructuring one of the bathrooms because it the shower was leaking and ruining the wall. They were shocked at how bad the construction was behind the drywall. No one of these things are due to owner issues or wear and tear. You would think Horton would read these reviews and change their ways.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Laura. Our records indicate that all warranty requests have been completed.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026
I want to share my experience as a first-time homebuyer with D.R. Horton in Troy, AL. My home cost over $350,000, and unfortunately it has been a very frustrating experience. Since moving in, I’ve dealt with multiple issues that should not be present in a newly built home. The yard has significant standing water every time it rains. After months of phone calls and submitting several warranty claims, a contractor finally came out — but only partially addressed the issue. One side of the yard was completed, while the other side was left half done, and the standing water problem still exists.
Inside the home, there are several cracks in the crown molding, as well as cracks forming along the upstairs wall corners. The shower has leaked water behind the wall, and I had to repeatedly request service before repairs were addressed. When I submitted my one-year warranty repair request, only certain items were completed, while others were left unresolved.
Communication has been extremely disappointing. Since my neighborhood (Oak Park) was established in 2023, there have reportedly been seven different superintendents assigned. Warranty requests often went unanswered, or I was told they were not received or that the team was too busy. As a first-time buyer, this experience has been overwhelming and not worth the stress. I would not recommend purchasing a home from this builder based on my experience. After doing further research, I’ve also learned of other legal complaints involving D.R. Horton, which makes me wish I had documented every warranty request and taken stronger action sooner. I share this so others can make informed decisions and carefully document everything throughout the homebuying process.
Thank you for sharing. As your home is nearly three years old, homeowner maintenance may be needed to keep the interior and exterior to your satisfaction. For information regarding what is covered for the remainder of your limited 10-year warranty, a copy of the home warranty can be found on the company's website.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2026
The day I chose a D.R. Horton home was early 2021 when there was a home buying frenzy due to low interest rates. I clearly remember there was a flyer at the sales office with the home selling for less than the salesperson quoted me. Seemed awkward but I understood the price had been hiked due to the frenzy at the time. I was told after agreeing to purchase the home that the home would be built and I was told it would take 4 months and it took almost 6 months. When I moved in I noticed the following: one air conditioning vent was installed crooked, the tiled bathrooms had no sealant at the baseboards, there was air coming in in one of the bedrooms at one corner of the baseboard. Weeks and months later insects were coming in to the kitchen and bathrooms.
Along with that my Bryant HVAC started failing to heat and cool my house. I’ve had technicians out here every year to date trying to get the heating working but have failed to successfully troubleshoot the problem. What was really troubling was the back yard. It being of years of hard packed dirt was tilled just enough to leave dirt rocks of up to 7” in diameter. It took me over a year to break those dirt rocks where I could plant some grass that eventually didn’t take because of the dryness from the hot summers. I am regretting having purchased this home built by hired workers by D.R. Horton. Very sloppy work and shady dealings.
Hello Ramiro, your HVAC warranty is provided by the product manufacturer, not D.R. Horton. We suggest you reach out to the manufacturer for assistance with your HVAC
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2026
We have lived in our DR Horton home which we purchased as new construction for 10 ½ years. We would never buy DR Horton again. It is obvious that DR Horton does not select sub contractors based on quality and has no process to evaluate them. Some of the work DR Horton’s people do is also subpar. During our first year we discovered an opening had been left in the outside structure which was not found until a colony of bees had made a home in the attic. DR Horton refused to pay for the exterminator to eliminate the bees.
DR Horton performed a one time warranty repair to problems found within the first year accumulated and turned in on a list. The employee overseeing the repair work commented that he had never seen a list as long as what we submitted. One of the repairs was the flat portion of the roof over the back porch which had not been rubberized to withstand the Arizona heat. The repairs on that list were performed satisfactorily except for the seal on the bottom of the garage door which was never right until we replaced the whole system which is discussed below. Everything that follows from here was found subsequent to those repairs.
I am reviewing these many repairs that have been needed way too soon for a new house as we are starting our third day with no water as we wait for a plumber. A pipe in the attic was leaking above the laundry room, ruining that ceiling and who knows what else. I have been a home owner since 1979 and have never had to deal with this issue. This includes our last home where we lived for 17 years and was 53 years old when we moved. I am sure this problem is due to the cheap plastic plumbing we found out DR Horton used.
Last year we replaced our entire garage door system installed by Wayne Dalton after paying for several repairs earlier. The garage door safety sensors malfunctioned periodically for years. Turned out the wiring was sloppy and didn’t even have the correct number of wire nuts. The main spring had to be replaced. The repairman (not from Wayne Dalton) said he had been replacing them all over town. After that the door had begun to make a loud banging sound each time it was opened or closed. We decided to replace everything using the contractor who had made the repairs.
Our water heater was installed by The Sunny Plumber, now part of GOETTL in an orientation that prevented servicing the rod with sacrificial metal. Even though the tank was drained each year it had to be replaced after 7 years. Also the inlet and outlet lines were kinked when installed so it was lucky to have lasted as long as it did. Our second year we began receiving annual service on our HVAC system from a provider in Tucson. Each year for the first 3 years additional problems were found in the installation performed by Chas Roberts. This included the hook up to the main breaker box.
Our second year an exhaust fan in the bathroom had to be replaced. This fan is 13 feet above the bathroom floor. The following year the regulating valve for one of the showers had to be replaced. Spacing between the plumbing, the shower insert and the supporting structure had been done in a haphazard manner by DR Horton increasing the difficulty of the repair. Neither of these should have needed to be replaced so soon after the house was built.
The light above the kitchen sink had to be replaced after 5 years. This was a bulb that was supposed to last at least 9 years. A telescoping device was used to change the bulb as it is 14 feet off the floor. After the bulb was changed and the device was being removed from the new bulb, the entire light canister came out of the ceiling because it had been installed in a sloppy manner.
During year 6 we had to replace the dishwasher which turned out to be the cheapest model GE dishwasher available. Earlier we had to replace the drive motor for the cheap GE microwave. The front yard landscaping was pathetic. We discovered soon after we moved in that the rock was spread so thin it barely covered the dirt, no more than one stone thick. The plants were 3 cheap hop bushes that grow to 25 feet planted one foot in front of the front bedroom window and an even cheaper trashy Mesquite tree that shed pods all year. When we got our front yard landscaped by a local contractor the first job performed was to remove all the plants done by the original landscaper.
Thank you for sharing your experience. After 10 1/2 years it is typical that some homeowner maintenance will be required of your home.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2026
The builder had a good name in the years of 2009. But I bought a house from D. R Horton in 2020. The quality has gone down. They installed substandard fixtures and Tiles are now tenting. I would caution potential buyers. Since all builders are for profit wouldn't tell not to try them, but their commitment to quality has gone way down
Thank you for your comments. A copy of the home warranty coverage can be found on the company's website.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2026
Very poor construction quality and unacceptable customer service. Multiple issues were found after move-in, and several warranty service requests were either denied or ignored. When responses did come, repairs were delayed, rushed, or incomplete. DR Horton does not stand behind the homes they build. I would not recommend them.
Hello Susanta - thank you for posting your feedback. Your input will be used in our process improvement efforts.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2026
I had a huge dip in my front yard. They came and dug it up (huge pieces of cement buried under the dirt). I reached out to DR Horton to let them know now that the dirt has settled. It’s worse than it initially was and now you can see underneath my driveway, almost half of my driveway. You can see underneath now and there’s still a huge dip. They responded back and said that they would not fix it. I would never recommend buying a house from DR Horton. They have horrible customer service, they don’t respond back in a timely matter, they don’t live up to their words and their work is cheap and terrible.
Hello Mel - We are unable to identify your home and are unable to assist you. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website.

Reviewed Jan. 15, 2026
Poor construction, horrible warranty department (rude, aggressive and condescending) and employees that outright lie to your face :( and act like they have your interests in mind (not) poor quality of work by sub contractors who start work early and finish late without any supervision or quality checks.
Hello Jelia - we are unable to locate you as a D.R. Horton homeowner. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website for appropriate resolution.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2026
I currently reside in The Preserves section of Sawgrass Lakes, West Melbourne, FL. We have experienced issues with our tile floors for several months now. We inquired within the Sawgrass Lakes Community group on Facebook looking for some recommendations and found that there are tons of people in the neighborhood experiencing the exact same issue as us. The tiles throughout the house started with a popping sound and eventually pop up off the floor. We had a contractor come in this week to look at the work and give us an estimate to fix the problem. He said he has been receiving many calls regarding this issue as well.
Apparently, when the floors were put down they were put down very "sloppy" not using enough or the proper glue to adhere the tiles causing them to begin popping up and eventually lifting throughout the entire house. In speaking with the neighbors throughout Sawgrass I have learned that this was fixed for a few homeowners on the street, but they signed a contract with DR Horton to not discuss or sue. Now that I have had contact with many people in the neighborhood more and more are coming out saying this is a huge issue and would like to come together for a resolution. These houses should ALL not be experiencing this issue and we will be looking further into getting this issue resolved as a group.
Hello Brooke - requests for warranty service should be submitted on the company's website.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2026
Unfortunately, we made the mistake of purchasing a house with DR Horton and dealing with Ron **, one of the sales reps. He's been the rudest person I've ever had to work with. His customer service is also severely lacking. If we could cancel this purchase, my husband and I would and the sole reason would be Ron **.
Hello Anu - we are sorry to hear that you did not have an excellent buying experience. We hope you find the remainder of your customer experience to be much better.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2026
I had the worst experience as a first time homebuyer. The lender that I worked with through the D.R. Horton her name is Michelle ** who has poor communication skills. She failed to communicate with me throughout my process at times and she wouldn't even provide my own documents for a program that provides assistance to first time homebuyers and then after everything was over she's telling me how to rate her as a lender. I don't believe 10 stars are deserved. I felt like I was just thrown to the wolves after my process. I thought the homebuying process was suppose to be enjoyable and I didn't get that feeling at all.
Hello D - we are sorry to hear that you did not have an excellent buying experience. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and we hope you enjoy your new home for many years.

Reviewed Jan. 8, 2026
Terribly company, cheaply built houses that is falling apart within a couple of years of being here. Warranty team denies claims and doesn’t fix issues, they instead cover them up. Our walls and floorboards have cracks everywhere, our door frames are all gapping, floorboards are splitting and sunken, paint is peeling off of our kitchen cabinets. Terrible materials and workmanship. They didn’t even install our air exchange correctly and it wasn’t functioning for over a year. Awful company that doesn’t care about you.
Thank you for your comments. As your home is more than two years old, your home's warranty is currently limited to major structural defects. You can find a copy of your home's warranty on the D.R. Horton website.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2026
I will be honest in saying the process to buy the home was good. However, I have had 2 times now where the home has flooded. Once was in my kitchen a month after I moved in, June 2025, when we got to the root of the issue the builders pierced a water pipe with a nail gun. Over time the nail rusted, broke off and my kitchen was flooded.
Fast forward to last night, 01/04/26, my bathroom, bedroom, master closet and part of the guest room closet was also flooded. Get to the root of the problem and again, the builders pierced my hot water line with another nail... The representative was unable to reach the on call plumbers last night so I was without water from 1:45 AM to around 930 AM this morning. The representative, also manager, told me last night nothing could be done since they weren't answering. So there has been negligence in the build of the home and then the people they contract with are unresponsive in emergencies. The contracted plumbers were unresponsive in the flooding on June as well and so I was without water all night.
Hello Heather. Please ensure a warranty request is submitted on the D.R. Horton website.
Original Review: Jan. 2, 2026
Updated on 01/03/2026: I first I would like to apologize for the review. Although customer service response time could be improved, it was no fault of D R Horton in regards to the electrical issue. However, the grinder issue has been an issue that neither of us were aware of. When I’m wrong, I will take full responsibility and apologize! Although the grinder and standing water is still an issue, I apologize for the electrical issue.
Original Review: I have submitted request in reference to a grinder pump and was told first to contact the water company, once I contacted the water company, I was told to contact the plumbing listed on the grinder only then to be told to put in a request with D R Horton. I was told there was nothing they could do. I have been in my home for less than 2 years and I am having the most horrible experience ever. Currently, I am experiencing electrical issues and no one has yet to reach back out to me. My food is completely thawed out from freezer. I am beyond pissed with this company. You can't speak with a person, just send maintenance request that no one care to respond to. What a joke????
Hello Arnita - it is unfortunate that your home is nearly a year out of warranty.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2025
We bought our home back in 2021. Everything was great at first. Our floors suck. They have been peeling up. Pantry shelves suck. They have already fallen off. The builders didn't use the right screws. They didn't even put them into any studs either. The front door you can literally see light through it. Not to mention D.R. Horton is still in charge of our HOA and they haven't even fixed anything. They don't enforce anything either. They are about a joke. So what do we exactly pay 350 a year for if we don't get anything out of it.. I don't recommend people to buy from them. Nothing about a nightmare.
Hello John, we find no requests for warranty service for you in Yukon, Oklahoma. All D.R. Horton homes are built to meet or exceed local building codes and undergo several inspections throughout the construction of the home. You can find a copy of the home's warranty on the company's website.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2025
DR Horton is the most incompetent builder ever, they pay no attention to the small details, and god forbid you tell them they did something wrong, they won’t take any responsibility for anything and will try to pawn everything off on the buyer, please listen to the warnings and never purchase a DR Horton home.
Hi Michelle - we see that all warrantable repairs have been completed. We hope you enjoy your home.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2025
Would give them ZERO stars if I could. They hire the cheapest, lowest quality trades and their new construction homes all have issues from the minute you set foot in them, then they try to hide behind their warranties and won’t fix their issues. Roof leaks now on a three plus year old roof that should have lasted 20 years. Floors uneven and creaking from the beginning, cheapest of paint and carpeting; flood the first week we moved in because their trades were flushing Sheetrock down the toilet - I could go on for days. And this isn’t just me, it’s every other neighbor I speak to. Oh and their boat and switch when I bought - they told me my back yard was going to be 70 x 40 feet and it’s maybe 40 percent of that.
Hi Ralph. Thank you for sharing your comments. We see your warranty request was recently submitted; it will be addressed by our team in Scottsdale upon their return to the office.

Reviewed Dec. 20, 2025
An open letter to anyone considering buying a D.R. Horton home. Let me start off by saying this is not to trash D.R. Horton. My goal would be to even just protect one family from going through what we have gone through with this home builder I’ll have done my job and I can feel better. This was mine and my husband's very first home buying experience and I know most home by experiences aren’t usually smooth, but ours was nothing short of a nightmare.
First of all let me start off by saying in the beginning Janet was very sweet and kind, but that simply faded as the weeks went by. She almost seemed annoyed by us, our questions wanting to see things as the building process started wanting to do walk-throughs in a home that we were purchasing we were always deterred away from all of these things. The real nightmare began only a few short weeks before closing when Janet called me to tell me that they had discovered mold in our home but that it was no big deal and that everything would be fine. That should’ve been our red flag number one and we should’ve just walked away, but they told us there was no other lots available that they were willing to give us at the current interest rate that we had received for our lot.
Looking back, we should’ve just walked away. Little did we know that that one problem would just be the first on a list of many many problems. After they tore our house down to the studs and rebuilt it to make sure there was no longer mold during the time which I had to argue with them that I wanted new cabinetry and not just have everything that was pulled out put back in something you would think they would automatically do, but that was a fight as well. Once again it was no big deal to Janet who blatantly threw her head back, laughing at me or any of her team. Mind you they’re not the ones whose children and family would be living in this home.
After we moved in within, I would say about a week we started having issues with the flooring. The flooring was bubbling, and when you walked on it, you could hear the air underneath the flooring. It was moving. We were told that it was just because the house was settling or that it’s the way the sunshine shines through the back door that causes these things they fixed it once fixed it twice, but we still had issues we still to this day have issues with our flooring, making a popping noise when you walk across it because it was not fitted and done right and it is uneven so much so it’s very visible.
The second flooring issue was the carpet. Within three months of moving in the edges of all the carpet started to fray in every room on every edge. This issue we were told was (wear and tear). Mind you we don’t even wear shoes in our home so how could this be worn and torn?! After arguing with warranty they finally came out and tried to re-stretch the carpet, which then only caused more issues rippling on certain areas of the carpet after another fight, they came out and replaced the carpet completely. Yet we still have the same shredding issues on every edge in every bedroom and the living room. Most recently noticing the ripping of the carpet in the master bedroom. Warranty said they contract the Work out and the contractors use the cheapest materials possible. Almost a $500,000 home with the cheapest materials possible, great.
Another major issue was cracking up the ceiling walls. They came out and fix the areas twice, but the second time they came out they actually made the situation much worse and we now have a gaping 2 inch hole on the ceiling line of our home in the living room. We were told this is not under warranty and that it is from the House settling and I was sent a certified letter saying that they would not fix it. Most recently the HVAC unit started to have issues as we have been living for over a week with no heat in our home. And right after this started a few days later we started having major electrical issues and the hot water heater is no longer working. Certain outlets in the home are no longer working.
If you are considering buying a D.R. Horton home please think again. Yes the lower interest rate seems amazing but there is a reason these homes are sold at a “discounted interest rates.“ They are literally slapped together with the “cheapest materials possible” and sold to you as a beautiful brand new home. We are not the only ones in the neighborhood with issues. The list of things that have gone wrong and that have completely failed with just our street is a mile long. Just save yourself the headache and heartache and go with a better home builder like I wish we would have.
Hi Megan - please ensure all requests for warranty service are properly submitted on the company's website. You should submit requests for warranty service for your HVAC to your HVAC manufacturer as your home is more than one year old, the manufacturer's warranty would be appropriate.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2025
We have now lived in Lakeside Canyon, Mead, Colorado for 3 years. I have owned 4 other homes prior to this one. Without going into detail, this is by far the worst quality home we have ever occupied. I would advise potential buyers to look at the other new homes being planned in this area. I wish we would have had these options in 2022.
Hello Robert - thank you for your feedback. As your home is three years old, all requests for warranty service should be submitted through Residential Warranty Company (RWC). The home's warranty is limited to major structural defects at this time.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2025
When they don't outright deny warranty requests they will delay warranty work until the end of the warranty period, then will do a repair that will not last 6 months and inform you that is no longer under warranty and they only did a "courtesy repair" the first time because you waited too long to report the issue. (Mine was reported in the 1st 3 months). They will tell you the dead grass in your yards are your issue even though they hire the lawn maintenance companies that do nothing to maintain the lawns and the fact they installed a different grass than what was stated in their contract.
They have their own representatives as 2 of the 3 HOA board members who do nothing other than deny things to save DR money. Lastly, they have all buyers sign the ARC Regulations at closing (which are very reasonable for rules and regulations) but do nothing while they are in charge of the neighborhood to enforce them, which sets a bad precedent when it comes time to reign things in a wee bit.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2025
A bent sink omg something you wouldn't inspect. Pitiful. A rush job. Putty everywhere, seal didn't fit, now warranty over. All I can do is pay to fix outside warranty coverage. Dr Horton should check behind contractors... very very disappointed.
Hello Stephanie. As your home is more than two years old, it is beyond the 1-year warranty for your sink.

Reviewed Dec. 11, 2025
Terrible experience. We have been in our home for a little over a year and have experienced several problems with our A/C and now Heater. Our A/C has given us problems since we moved! They claim we are out of our warranty when it is a manufacturing problem. Anyone that comes to look at it states that Horton should take care of it and they refuse to. We have two babies under two years old that experienced high heat in Bakersfield and are now having a freezing winter! Save yourself a headache and stay away from this builder. We were told that everything is out of code and that the material is the cheapest possible to build fast and save money.
Hi Stephany. We are unable to locate your home as being built by D.R. Horton. Please ensure a warranty request is submitted for all warrantable repairs.

Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025
House is only 2 years old and has crack all over the foundation, water leaked into the home from improper sealing of foundation causing mold growth in the walls. Warranty and customer service were cold and treated us with a cold and dismissive attitude. Outside paint already fading.
Hello Adrian. Since your home is in year three of the warranty period, foundation concerns should be submitted through Residential Warranty Company (RWC). If you are unable to locate the RWC Guide that was provided at closing, a copy is on the D.R. Horton website.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025
I recently purchased a new home from D.R. Horton and the experience has been very disappointing. Here are the key issues I encountered:
• Different house than shown: I was shown one elevation and ended up with a different one when the home was delivered.
• Poor build quality: Items inside the home started breaking from day one, showing how cheaply everything is put together.
• Backyard delivered as plain soil: No concrete, no usable space. This leads to mud and water pooling, and you must fix it at your own cost after purchase.
• No gutters on the back side of the roof: Rainwater lands directly on the soil and stains the stucco, and can erode areas around the foundation over time.
• Stucco is left unpainted: Stucco is porous and absorbs water. Without paint or proper sealing, moisture can slowly seep into the walls, which could eventually lead to costly repairs or mold if not addressed.
• Unexpected expenses after move-in: Buyers are not warned that they’ll need to pay thousands later for necessities like exterior paint, backyard concrete, and proper drainage.
Final thought: The home looks affordable upfront, but many essential things are left out or done cheaply, and the buyer ends up paying far more after move-in. Research carefully and inspect everything before signing anything.
Hello Asim - some incentives available on a home may be offered by our lender and are not available if an outside lender is used. Outside lenders may be used but that may affect incentives that are available. If you need any warrantable repairs to be completed, please ensure they are submitted on the company's website

Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025
I purchased my D.R. Horton home in December 2021, and my experience since then has been extremely disappointing. Multiple construction mistakes were discovered after closing, and although some were eventually repaired, the process was slow and the company has refused to address damages caused by their own oversights. First, the windows were installed in the wrong location and had to be completely relocated. Later, a leak developed behind a vanity wall that took months for D.R. Horton to repair. The leak damaged personal items, and despite repeatedly requesting reimbursement—and being told by Martin and Mike that it would be addressed after the repair—I never received compensation.
The tile work also had major issues. My upstairs shower had to be re-tiled three different times before it was done correctly. The entire downstairs floor had to be re-tiled because leveling compound wasn’t used during the first installation. More recently, I discovered that D.R. Horton themselves had left a cutout in the upstairs floor during construction, which was then concealed under the carpet. When the AC overflow pan leaked, water traveled through that cutout and into my downstairs ceiling. This happened this year and was not covered under warranty, even though the underlying cause—the cutout in the floor—was a defect left by the builder. I found and provided photos from the original construction clearly showing the cutout, yet D.R. Horton still denied responsibility.
To be clear, I am not asking them to cover the AC repair itself. I am asking them to address the damage caused directly by their own construction mistake. Had that cutout not been there, the leak would never have reached my downstairs ceiling. Given all of these issues, along with the lack of follow-through regarding damaged personal items, I cannot recommend D.R. Horton based on my experience.
Hi Branden. This matter is being reviewed by our team in Jacksonville.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2025
My experience with DR Horton’s warranty support has been extremely disappointing. I reported several issues during the 1-year warranty period, and many of them were never acknowledged, never inspected, or simply dismissed without proper evaluation. The most serious ongoing problem is a cold-air infiltration defect at the second-floor bay window, originally reported in October 2023, clearly within the warranty period. DR Horton sent someone in December 2023 who placed a backer rod under the interior baseboard—an inadequate temporary fix that did not address the exterior construction issue. The problem is now worse than ever. Photos show a ½-inch exterior gap at the bay window and roof junction, yet DR Horton insists this is “normal expansion” and claims it is my responsibility to caulk it.
Instead of addressing the actual defect, responses (including from Brian, the warranty rep assigned to the case) continue to redirect responsibility back to me, even though the problem was timely reported and the initial repair failed. Unfortunately, this is not the only issue. During the warranty period I also reported:
Squeaky floorsSqueaky stairs
Bulged / uneven hardwood flooring
Other quality issues that were never resolved
Most of these were never inspected properly, and some were not acknowledged at all. As a homeowner, I expected a national builder to take accountability for defects reported during the warranty period—not dismiss them as routine homeowner responsibility or ignore them entirely. DR Horton’s warranty service has been unresponsive, inconsistent, and at times dismissive, leaving multiple construction defects unresolved. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend DR Horton to anyone expecting reliable quality or meaningful warranty support. Buyers should be prepared to handle many repairs on their own, even when clearly covered under the warranty.
Hello Tiru. Your home closed October 2022 and your recent warranty request of November 2025 has been addressed by your local warranty team. A copy of the home's warranty can be found on the company's website for your information and reference.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2025
My home may be standing, and honestly, that’s about the only good thing I can say right now. A tornado came through and the house held up — great. But the appliances? Trash. The washer they installed breaks every two days. I’ve been here 90 days and it has caused nonstop issues. Now I’ve been without heat for 36 hours. The number they gave me sent me right back to the builder, and the builder sent me back to them. I’m being bounced around like it’s a game, and as a first-time homebuyer, this is unacceptable. I should not have to chase people just to get basic heat in my home.
The sales rep was great. The loan process was smooth. But once the house closed, the level of support has been a complete nightmare. They’re quick to call when they need surveys done, but when I actually need help? Silence, excuses, and runaround. Right now, I cannot recommend this neighborhood, this builder, or anything connected to D.R. Horton. I’m simply asking for someone to take responsibility and fix the issues in my home. This shouldn’t be this hard.
Hi Brittny - It is great to hear that your home stood up to a tornado in your area. There should be an emergency after-hours number for your HVAC vendor partner posted either inside one of your cabinets in the kitchen or on the HVAC unit. We forwarded your concern to our management team in Conroe, TX for their attention.

Reviewed Nov. 27, 2025
DR Horton is the worst. I bought a brand new house that only lasted 3 years. Roof blew off and they don't want to take responsibility. Neither does Ward roofing. Shoddy work. Progressive has stopped taking claims. Run!
A copy of your home's warranty can be found on the company's website for your reference. With your home being three years old, the roof warranty covers major structural defects only. Damage from weather is not a warrantable repair and should be reported to your homeowner insurance company.

Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025
Such a wonderful time working with Jackie ** at D.R. Horton, Monroe, North Carolina with Secrest Commons, She is very knowledgeable, kind and responsive! Her attention to detail and the builder's commitment to quality made this experience exceptional from start to finish. A truly wonderful experience for my clients and myself!
Hi Kristy - thank you for sharing your recent experience at Secrest Commons. We thank your clients for choosing D.R. Horton and hope they enjoy their new home for many years.

Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025
Updated on 01/01/2026: Not true your response! There was a break that was repaired and your “sprinkler crew” didn’t come forth. Look at all these terrible reviews! Wow! 108 five star. 1384 one star! Looks like I’m in the right “team”.
Original: My advice: Do not buy a Horton Home. Terrible warranty dept. We had a sprinkler break before anybody even moved in $1000 water bill and the warranty manager would not stand behind it. They’re terrible terrible terrible. Stay away! The sprinkler co that did the original work & did the repair on the broken pipe lied about having fixed it so they blamed it on us and we weren’t even moved in yet. If you do still end up buying a Horton home, don’t put the water in your name right away. Make them come after you to put the water in your name. Make sure there aren’t any leaks from their faulty construction & Shoddy work. We’ll never buy another Horton home and my one adult child needs a home. Horton is not on the list! They lost money from us because they were too cheap to fix a repair. That was their fault and I will continue to make reviews so I can help other people to not buy one of their homes.
Hello Gwen, your irrigation system was inspected multiple times and each time it was found that the settings allowed excessive watering of your property. Our landscaper adjusted the settings after each inspection and the settings were found to have been adjusted prior to each subsequent inspection. Is is for this reason, that D.R. Horton was unable to assist you.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2025
If I could give DR Horton no stars, I would. I don’t even know where to start, let's just say buying a home from them was a huge mistake. Just days before Christmas in 2022 and I was forced to move into a home that had not been cleaned. I had to go in and clean it myself after closing. I knew I wanted a smart home this time around and all the boxes checked off when I view this home and learned from them that it was a smart home, had it not been a smart home it would’ve been a deal breaker.
Fast forward we move in the guy comes out to install my alarm system and that’s when I found out that it was not a smart home. But my home is listed as a smart home in the contract. Turns out it was never wired for one, the builder forgot to install the wiring and Dr Horton stated that there was nothing they could do about it, they’d have to give me a different alarm system. I was crushed. After that, the closet shelves in my master closet fell down after I had hung all of our clothes neatly and color-coded. It just collapsed.
Turns out they used the wrong screws to attach it. After that, I noticed cracks in my Quartz counter tops, they came out, patched it up and left. 2 months later, it chipped in another spot. They came back out, patched it up and left. The 3rd time they came out, it had started to chip all over; there were little white specks throughout the countertops. I asked if they could just give me a new countertop, thinking that the countertops are faulty. They took it to the committee and they voted to not replace it. Next, my roof starts to leak, they come and patch that up.
Then my sinks are not installed right every time we turn on the faucets in the bathroom, water splashes all over the sink, the mirrors and whoever uses it. I put in a work order for it, they came out, went under the sink and turned the water pressure down. I’m like, huh? So I asked to have new faucets installed, if it can’t be fixed, they refused. So I’m still dealing with getting wet every time we use the bathroom faucets. After that, my A/C went out they came out and said the line was clogged due to the insulation in the attic getting in the drain.
6 months later, it goes out again, same problem, they unclog the drain. About 8 months later, it goes out again, they unclog it again. Well, guess what, my A/C went out again and this time the warranty has expired so they refuse to come back because the warranty expired. So I had to call a A/C repairman to come out tonight and he tells me that the drain was installed wrong and that the problem will continue because of this and the repairs would cost about $1500 because he has to redo the drain. It doesn’t take a real smart person to figure out that they were stalling me until the warranty expired, knowing that the issue was going to continue. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. I’m so furious, upset and hurt at the same time. I mean, this was my dream home. 😢 Idk what to do. Please do your research on them.
Hello Stephanie. Thank you for posting your comments.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2025
I live in Corsicana Commons and it truly a nightmare. The house is cheaply made, poor quality across the yards, terrible concrete, and they leave a hole in your wall so you have to get the security system installed and it’s useless so save your time and don’t.
Hello Eric. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025
Bought a home 5 years ago with a (2) zone heating & cooling system. Had a tech replace a board today on the furnace and was told to expect periodic maintenance because the furnace that was installed only has (1) zone capability. My system runs at 100% when on - no matter the zone setting... It can't distinguish between the different settings in each zone. Also, we purchased our home while it was being built. We took pictures during the initial walk-thru and were just recently scanning thru old pics and realized that there were (2) light pendants hanging above the kitchen bar. These lights were removed prior to closing and we were none the wiser.
Hi Ron - Your concerns were forwarded to our team in Midlothian, Virginia for their review.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2025
Been in my home for over 2 months with no oven/stove. Rusted pipe in new home, thumping noises when run water upstairs, crack by wall in flooring downstairs, no heat for 2 days, They have been out several times trying to fix oven. Lack of communication, some get back to you, some do not. I gave grace but they want to say my thumping is normal....it is not normal. I have had headaches along with family members due to gas leak on so many occasions and they want to tell me it's oil burning off. (NO) it's not. It's leaking gas and my family is suffering from it. I would say go elsewhere and have a quality home built. I was told they are number one home builders but maybe that is elsewhere. It is not in Danville, IN. Good luck if you trust them!!
Hi Angie - we are sorry to hear that your concerns have not yet been fully resolved. This matter was escalated to our management team in Indianapolis for their attention.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025
Within just 2.5 years of owning our D.R. Horton home, we had a major slab leak that will cost us over $40,000 to repair. When we contacted customer service, they were polite at first — until they realized how expensive the issue was. Then they told us the leak warranty only covers up to 2 years, meaning we are just a few months outside coverage. This is a serious structural issue that should never happen this early in home ownership. To us, this reflects poor construction quality and lack of proper inspection. Very disappointing, especially from a company that claims to be the “#1 Home Builder.” Please be cautious when considering a D.R. Horton home.
Hello Bhaskar, as the repair was not a major structural defect as defined by your home's limited warranty, and the repair fell outside of the warranty period, this matter is considered to be a homeowner responsibility and our team in Atlanta denied to provide a courtesy repair.
Original Review: Nov. 6, 2025
DODGED THIS BULLET!!!! We were buying, contingent to the sale of our home. We put 1000.00 earnest money. They assured us that we would get it back. We didn't sell, and after 2 months of no communication, we were glad that we didn't. We had such a bad experience from the beginning. That being said, it has been over a month since the contract was cancelled. We never got our money back. They are crooks!
Hi Joey - we forwarded this concern to our team in Pensacola for their attention.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025
Went to purchase home and they couldn’t even fix documented issues a week before closing. Promised over and over. 6 days before closing still no resolution on no hot water, garage door not working and AC system sweating water onto attic floor. Last but not least high Radom reading that they would check 30 days after we closed.
Hello Ken - please ensure all warrantable repairs are submitted on the company's website so they can be appropriately addressed.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025
Just came from the Grand Opening of Linwood Landing in Fredericksburg, VA. Model was very nice with spacious yard. D.R. Horton finishes the lower level (basement) rec room and full bath. That was a nice inclusion.
Hello Pamela. Thank you for sharing your experience at Linwood Landing. If you have any questions about the community our local sales representatives are happy to help you.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025
Thank you Ms Erica ** for taking the time to show my husband and I the Hampshire II & the Hadley II. She was very knowledgeable about both of these properties and gave us a lot of information to consider should we want to purchase one of these homes. These were very beautiful homes that we would definitely be happy with should we purchase. We did favor the Hampshire II😊! Thank You Ms **🫶🏾.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with Ms. Erica. The Hampshire and Hadley II are both beautiful homes and we hope you are able to select the home that is perfect for you.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025
D.R. Horton has the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. The quality of the home and the lack of follow-up after closing are beyond frustrating. Every issue turns into finger-pointing between contractors, and nothing actually gets fixed. Their reps are rude, unresponsive, and act like doing their job is a favor. It’s unbelievable how little accountability this company takes once they have your money. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone — save yourself the stress and buy from a builder who actually cares about their customers.
Thank you for sharing your experience. This matter has been directed to our management team in Indianapolis for their attention.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025
Unfortunately cannot give less than 1 star. We bought our home a year ago and have had some items that need repaired or redone. We have been working with Jaime **. He has done such a poor job with scheduling contractors, keeping the contractors doing the job the right way and otherwise stonewalling us at every turn to get these items to where they should have already been when we purchased. If he gets assigned your job, request someone else. Also, consider not buying a home here so you don't have to deal with this builder.
Hi Sarah - please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website for improved scheduling / management of the tasks.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025
I am extremely disappointed with my experience as a homeowner dealing with DR Horton regarding a persistent drainage and grading defect at my property. Despite months of communication starting in June, my issue remains unresolved as we approach November. The process has been unnecessarily slow and frustrating. I provided all required documentation and estimates, and even accepted a reduced settlement amount to avoid litigation. However, DR Horton repeatedly delayed signing the agreement and issuing the promised payment. I was told on October 2nd that a check would be mailed within 10-14 business days, only to learn weeks later that it hadn’t even been issued.
Throughout this ordeal, my emails often went unanswered, and I had to follow up multiple times just to get basic updates. The lack of responsiveness and accountability from the customer care team has been unacceptable. My property remains affected by flooding and unusable land due to improper grading—a problem confirmed by DR Horton’s own representatives.
As a customer, I expected a fair and timely resolution to a warranty issue caused by the builder’s own work. Instead, I have been met with delays, inflexibility, and a lack of respect for my time and concerns. I hope this review helps others understand what to expect and encourages DR Horton to improve their customer service and commitment to quality.
Hello Lorena, your concern has been directed to our Orlando office for their attention.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025
We brought a DR Horton Home build from the ground. If we knew what we know now we wouldn’t have brought a piece of wood from them. Had to have pipes replace. They use poor material. It was nightmare. I advise anyone do not I mean do not buy no house from DR Horton. I wouldn’t let them build a doghouse for me. Every time you turn around you had a leak.
Hello Debra - Our records show your home's warranty only covers major structural defects at this time. Homeowner maintenance is a critical part of ensuring your home functions optimally, especially as the home ages.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2025
My husband and I purchased a brand-new new D.R. Horton home in April 2024. They used the absolute cheapest materials and the home was built poorly. The quality of everything in the home is almost nothing. I would NEVER buy a D.R. Horton home ever again. The AC makes a loud noise and they said it was normal. The warranties cover very limited things.
Nails are becoming visible more and more every day through the sheet rock. They painted all of the interior with the cheapest flat paint which shows every fingerprint, scratch, knick, etc. When repainted with good paint, lots of flaws in the walls. Some have dips, they aren't straight, and just look horrible. Cheap flooring which you can see every bump underneath. They nickel and dime for any and everything. Bathtub scratched super easy and is ruined. Piece behind the showerhead randomly fell off this week. Worst purchase ever. Save yourself the headache and waste of money. Pick a reputable, honest company.
Hi Alyssa - our records indicate that all requests for warranty service that were submitted have been completed.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025
I have purchased a new home from DR Horton end of August 27th, 2025. AC Does not work correctly. And this has been going on since the 28th of August, put off till September the 25th and they keep having to come back 3 or 4 times. Now they ordered a part and want to come Friday. I will be out of town Friday so I let them know this and now they want to close the ticket cause I won't be home. Very poor service. If I had it to do over again I would not have went with DR HORTON!!!! And still can't get anyone to call me
Hello Brian - We find a warranty request that was entered into the system this morning and is currently open. An email was sent to your attention today confirming receipt of the warranty request and providing you with next steps.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2025
As recent retirees, we decided to relocate to Florida. Determined to purchase a home suited to our needs, we thought it was going to be a challenge and it was going to take a long time to find a home that would meet our wishes. But, we were lucky to meet John ** from DR Horton. He understood our needs, limitations and wishes for a home. More than showing us houses, he guided us, educated and explained to us ways we could adapt to our new life. As an experienced DR Horton rep, he shared all aspects of the community and how to make the transition. The DR Horton team at closing was professional, also guiding in the purchase. It can be stressful but John helped us to find the home that met our needs and even more than we expected. We are grateful to have met John who continues to be there for us!
Hello Linda - thank you for sharing your recent experience with John and the D.R. Horton team in Melbourne. We appreciate you choosing D.R. Horton to build your home and hope you enjoy it for many years.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2025
I want to start out by saying I have nothing negative to say about the home. My complaint is about the HOA. They are atrocious to put it mildly. I have been sent two violations for a parked car and a trailer at the residence. The aforementioned car is my son’s vehicle that doesn’t fit in the garage or the tiny one and a half car driveway, the trailer belonged to a contractor here making a repair. I don’t know what bored people they employ or why they don’t reach out to the homeowner other than with a violation notice. I have lived in Fox Meadows for eight months and have complied with all regulations. I wanted a fence. I requested it and jumped through all the hoops. I wanted a deck. I requested it and again jumped through all the hoops. I would never again buy a DR Horton home because of the terrible way you are treated as a homeowner.
I will tell everyone I know to steer clear of them. The builder was amazing. The sales team was great. The financing was very simple but living in your home after you buy it is a nightmare. The HOA drains all the joy of homeownership out of the experience. My advice to D.R. Horton is to continue to build quality beautiful homes for people but once you sell them let them enjoy their home without constantly being harassed.
Thank you for your review, Darin. Your comments have been forwarded to our team in Northeast Tennessee for their review.

Reviewed Oct. 15, 2025
The Sales representatives were very professional and kind, however this was my son’s first experience buying a home and he indicates he felt pushed to make a decision and he believes that his opinion it was high pressure selling, kinda in a bully kind of way, the quality of this home is fair from any stars, the construction manager however was very respectful and listened to our concerns. Issues; carpet is fraying and is not tacked down enough and all the carpet around the bottom where carpet meets up to the wood trim and edges at the hardwood floor meets carpet is tacked down appropriately. Other issues have been toilet seats loose paint dripped on windows.
Couple window seals are broken. Others have chips on them and I think the worst part that my son experienced is the sales pitch of meeting here with the Smart house and the panel end up actually being a sales pitch for ADT And at that point they give you the impression that you must buy the $1400 equipment and lots of other blah, blah, blah things that part was definitely just a scam for them to take advantage of a first time home buyer.
I think the house was built or finished too fast. Maybe they were competing for sales then I don’t know, but I think if we had taken a little bit more time and actually got the one that we really really wanted then I think it might’ve been a little different with the quality. It feels like those finishing touches were all just Expedited to get someone in here plus, although some of the best perks low interest rate closing costs paid those kind of things are nice but the instructional part of running the house the Smart home isn’t. It’s completely missing.
I would give the sales four stars. I guess although they didn’t seem to know much after we moved. I felt like each phone call was I was putting someone out or they had no time for us type of thing but regardless People that sell office for nice construction manner was really nice. I just don’t think it match the quality it’s very lacking in these homes and I will never buy a DR Horton home again. Would rather build a Richmond Home, even Kimball
Hi Rebecca - thank you for sharing. Please ensure the homeowner submits all requests for warranty service on the company's website so they are appropriately addressed.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2025
We came dragging in from out of state hoping to downsize and find a smaller new build that would fir our needs in retirement. Lisa W., the DR Horton sales agent, welcomed us as if we were long-lost relations, treated us well, and facilitated the sale of an Atlanta model in Prairie Lakes, a growing community that was rapidly building outwards in an area slightly remote from the hustle and bustle of the I-35 corridor. She maintained contact with us throughout the three-month period while we were preparing to move from Wyoming, providing us with regular status updates regarding the progress of our house. She provided us with friendly, personable access throughout the process and welcomed us back when we finally made the mood. Doing business with her has been a real pleasure for us.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with Lisa and thank you for choosing D.R. Horton. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years. Welcome to the D.R. Horton family.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2025
They're horrible. Run away. They will try to put you in a shitty home with horrible build quality. Please don't ever buy a home from them. They suck so bad. If you value your life run away please. 🙏🙏🙏🥺
Hello K - please ensure all requests for warrantable repair are submitted on the company's website.

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2025
Most expensive house poorest quality. Cracked truss no repair. Chronic roof leak in certain wind…$2500 later finally pinpointed and repaired at my expense. Problem due to shoddy construction and missing materials. Several other minor issues that should never be in a new build. I say run before buying their homes.
Hi Lisa - as your home is five years old, any major structural repairs are managed by RWC. Please contact them directly if you should have a warrantable repair through year 10.

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2025
I would not purchase a DR Horton home in the WA area. They refused to refund us our earnest money of $8K. It is not an ethical company. They were not cooperative in the closing date and wanted to charge us hundreds of dollars per day if we went past that date just to meet the end of their fiscal year.
D.R. Horton is bound by the terms of the sales agreement that is jointly signed by the buyer and seller. We are sorry to hear that this home did not meet your needs.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2025
I reside in Leander, Texas at Rosenbusch. We would like to take a moment to commend Kyle for the outstanding service he provided during our one-year warranty inspection with D.R. Horton. From the moment he arrived, Kyle impressed us with his deep knowledge of the process and his ability to clearly explain each step, ensuring that we fully understood how our concerns would be addressed. Just as important, he carried himself with kindness, patience, and genuine professionalism, making us feel confident and reassured that every item on our inspection list would be taken care of. His thoughtful approach and commitment to representing D.R. Horton in such a positive way left us with complete confidence in both him and the company. Kyle’s exceptional service truly reflects the highest standards of customer care, and we are grateful for the way he guided us through this important process.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with D.R. Horton Customer Care in Kyle, TX. We are happy to hear that Kyle provided you with exceptional service and will share your comments with our management team in Austin. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and we hope you enjoy your home for many years.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2025
Poor quality all around. From garage door not closing to vinyl flooring not being complete. Trying to get their Warranty Dept. to respond or do anything is near impossible. Still having outside irrigation issues and my lawn is like a swamp.
Hi Daryl. We find a few warranty requests in our system and they were all resolved. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website.

Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025
We purchased our home in Sept 2022, but couldn't close because of Hurricane Ian, so got to see how strongly built the home was. Minor problems, but they were corrected by their Warranty Div. Major issue we have had is that the home is 1680 sq ft, and they installed a 2 1/5 ton a/c unit, which every a/c contractor we have spoken with have said at a minimum should have been a 3 ton unit. Plus the compressor was installed directly adjacent to a sprinkler head, which caused the outside casing to rust in less than a year. So after 3 years I have replaced the 2.5 ton a/c unit with a 3 ton unit and am moving the sprinkler head due to lack of coordination of D R Horton and contractors. Buyer be wary!
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2025
My family and I have been living in our D.R. Horton home since January, and we have yet to experience consistent hot water in our showers. Despite replacing the water heater, the issue persists—none of the showers provide hot water unless we use the original builder-grade showerheads that came with the home. D.R. Horton’s representatives have stated that the only way to have hot water is to use those original showerheads, essentially claiming that the water heater and plumbing system are “proprietary” and not compatible with standard showerheads. This explanation is both unreasonable and unacceptable. A new home should not require a family to use specific, sub-par fixtures simply to enjoy a basic necessity like hot water.
We have been forced to endure cold showers for months, with no meaningful resolution provided. D.R. Horton has refused to stand by their product or address the underlying problem, instead insisting on a workaround that is neither practical nor consistent with normal homeowner expectations. A reputable builder should take accountability and ensure that the fundamental systems in their homes function properly, regardless of the type of showerhead used. Unfortunately, D.R. Horton has failed to provide this standard of quality and customer service, leaving my family without a reliable solution.
Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2025
Do not buy a D.R. Horton home! We learned the hard way that this builder uses inferior quality materials, and labor; resulting in a new home with problems; that the builder refuses to fix, even under warranty.
Hi Tammy - thank you for sharing. We find one request for warranty service that was recently submitted and still open. All other requests have been closed as completed or not covered by warranty.

Reviewed Sept. 18, 2025
I am very very disappointed with the way I'm being treated by D.R. Horton and DHI currently as we speak and this matter needs to be addressed immediately. I was told that one of the loan officers with DHI doesn't know what she is doing and it is very upsetting. I am a veteran of the U.S Army and I never had a problem home loans until today. I've been told I can get the buy down rate at 2.99. Now I'm being told different things and I'm totally not happy and this is a VERY TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I want answers immediately because I'm a veteran and I shouldn't be treated this way. I'm thinking about going to court over this matter because clearly regulations and rules aren't being followed. I am requesting immediate action to be taken with this matter soon. Because it's not fair and it is illegal and I demand answers. I don't care who calls but I can be reached at ** and I really need someone to call me.
Hello Darnell - we escalated your comments to our sales management in Conyers, GA for their attention.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2025
My experience with D.R. Horton has been positive, but I'm not happy with their representatives. I have been told to submit a warranty request for an improper planted tree in the backyard. After the warranty request was submitted, I was told to fix it by myself. I will wait for their response before I rewrite the review in detail, including the uncooperative representative.
Thank you for sharing this experience. This matter with your tree has been directed to our management team in Minnesota for their attention.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2025
This is actually a dishonest customer services. The sales person Shawn ** is dishonest and deceptive. Try to get homebuyers to use their in-house lender. Lied about not putting a dent on credit after application submitted. Whereas in-house lender is the Only one who put a dent - few points drop in credit score. I would not recommend to proceed through Shawn ** as he is factually dishonest.
Hello Kevin - we are sorry to hear about the miscommunication you had with one of our communities in California. This matter has been directed to their attention to ensure improved communication in the future.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2025
When we bought a Mannford OK, DR Horton build, I fought for them very hard because I believe that they really had integrity. In fact, I fought so hard that my mother purchased two homes that I would later be able to buy one from her. To be honest, when we moved here and we found out that there were water issues in the neighborhood.
We were a little bit surprised because when you hear about all of the Water Issues that these Brand New developments cause you can understand it. However in this case, they came into an older neighborhood and just built a few homes. What they did not do was level the land properly, install a retaining wall beyond aesthetics and left my backyard completely unusable. And not just because there is a sewer at the top of the hill where reset five feet away on the inlaid back porch. A cement porch poured so poorly like all the cement around the house will need repoured.
What I could not understand is that my walls are not level, that day glue down the thinnest possible flooring, without any padding and the if complete and utter lack of installation throughout the whole house. I cannot begin to comprehend how they can call a home painted when the minimal spray on paint is wiped off just by one touch, let alone cleaning a wall.
I am so disheartened, I count the days until I can sell the home at the 2-year mark and move out of this neighborhood that they have left underwater and in shambles... I respected that they had put up 90,000 houses a year, so some could have an issue, but this cheaply made box will fall down before I could make it a forever home and that is really super crappy!
Yes, there is a warranty but they cannot rebuild the house. They cannot put down new flooring. They will not paint. They will not redo the cement. What I should have done was not accept it in the beginning. Highest recommend when you do your walkthrough, to hire an inspector and then again have them reinspect before accepting keys, because what should have been our extended family plan that we laid out over 480000 for is now just another regret in the housing market and that is really crappy. My VA loan notwithstanding, it really was a lot to lose!!!
Hello Jennifer - thank you for your post. We forwarded you concerns to our team in Tulsa for their review.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2025
Our sales agent was incredible. He was always available and kept us up to date. The loan process was very unorganized. We at first had one loan officer and then later two who never communicated with each other, so it was a mess. Neither of them knew what the other was doing. When we closed our fence was not up. We were promised it would be within a week and it wasn't even built until two weeks later. It is still not completely done.
The most dissatisfied aspect of our experience is how dirty and sloppy the house was when we took ownership. When we went through the final walk through on the day of closing all our concerns about the floors, windows, lack of paint, messy caulking were all dismissed. We were told when we marked what needed to be repaired that they will only take care of the paint and floors. They don't do windows and do not have a professional cleaning crew come out. We've bought three other new builds from other builders and have never had a brand new build not professionally cleaned.
Our floors were filthy with dirt, dirty footprints, and paint spots. Our windows were dirty with smudges all over them. Caulking wasn't cleaned up, nail heads were present, the ceiling had dirt on it, and the list goes on. This is completely unacceptable. We spent nearly $600,000! You'd think DR Horton could spend a couple hundred dollars to clean the house for us. We will never buy from this company again.
Thank you for sharing your experience and we are sorry to hear your home was not ready for move-in. This matter has been directed to our senior management in our Colorado office for their attention.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2025
Absolutely the worst builder I have ever come across. Horrible communication, horrible customer services. Mind you, this is before we’ve even purchased the 400k home. We are actually fortunate and able to back out. Serve the nightmare. What you think you’re saving up front will cost you more in the end. From the beginning this has been a horrific experience. DRHS. (D R Horton Sucks).
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We invite you to email us at CorporateCustomerCare@drhorton.com to provide additional details.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2025
DR Horton is the absolute WORST builder. We built a home thinking it’d be safe for 20 years - wow were we wrong! 10 years in & this house is falling a part! The service is awful, they are no help & once you close, they will abandon you. Every excuse in the book, lies, etc. & you will hear it from them. I cannot stress enough - DO NOT BUY A DR HORTON HOME!
Hi Matt. D.R. Horton provides a 10-year limited warranty. Home ownership requires regular maintenance by the homeowner.

Reviewed Sept. 4, 2025
In Ocala area it’s a solid home concrete block and architectural shingles. It’s a great affordable home that comes with all the appliances. It’s a smart home as well with the camera on the doorbell and keyless entry.
Thank you for sharing your comments about D.R. Horton homes.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2025
D.R. Horton’s contract is RIDICULOUS!
- Your deposit is not really a deposit; it’s a non-refundable down payment that will only be refunded under extraordinary circumstances.
- Unlike most real estate deals, your deposit will NOT be placed in an escrow account, D.R. Horton is going to deposit your money in their account!
- Even though you’re signing a contract with D.R. Horton Inc, they’re NOT going to build your home. A “corporate affiliate” is (supposed) to build your home. Why is one company taking your money, but a different company is building your house?
- If the home you’re buying from D.R. Horton does not appraise for as much as they’re charging you, too bad! You can either cancel the contract and let them keep your deposit, or you can pay them more than the home is worth (which might require putting more money down). FYI, most real estate contracts let you cancel (and get your deposit back) if the home you’re buying doesn’t appraise for as much as you’re paying.
- D.R. Horton will not provide you with a definite date that your home will be completed. They promise it will be completed within 2 years, plus any delays “beyond their control”. Since they’re not the company building your house, isn’t everything beyond their control?
- D.R. Horton is not responsible for anything another company tells them. So, if their a/c contractor tells them the a/c unit is big enough for the home, but it’s not, you can’t make D.R. Horton fix it.
- D.R. Horton is not obligated to repair anything you say is wrong with the home’s design or construction.
- D.R. Horton is NOT responsible for your driveway, sidewalks, landscaping, irrigation system or streets! Who is???
- D.R. Horton only handles your home warranty issues for the first year, then they outsource the rest of your warranty to another company. Why???
- “Consumer products” are not covered under the home warranty. That means that they do not warranty the appliances, but things like smoke detectors, garage door openers, and a lot of things in your home could be considered “consumer products” and therefore, not covered by the home warranty.
- D.R. Horton will tell you when and where the closing will be, and if you can’t attend when and where they tell you to, they will charge you up to $100 per day until you can be there! (I sure hope you’re not on vacation when they decide that they’re ready to close!)
- The contract requires YOU to pay ALL closing costs. Then, they try to get you to use a title company that they own! So, their title company can charge you whatever they want for closing fees. But more importantly, you should never use a title company controlled by the seller. The title company is intended to be an independent third party who accepts your money and the seller’s deed and exchanges each with the other. If you use a title company that is controlled by the seller, at some point, they will have your money before you have the deed.
- The contract states that you have “personally inspected the property”. When I requested that a home inspector inspect the property, things went sideways. I asked them to add to the contract that if anything major turned up on the inspection that they couldn’t fix before closing, they would give me my deposit back. They refused! I wonder if there’s something wrong with that house???
- The contract says you cannot rely on anything their people tell you (even if it is in an email!). You have to get all their promises in writing, in an addendum to the contract, and signed by management. Otherwise, they do not have to make good on any of their promises. They refused to put their promises to me in an addendum to the contract. Smarmy!
- If you have a dispute with D.R. Horton (i.e. they don’t finish your home, they don’t do your punch list, you’re a/c doesn’t work, etc.) you cannot sue them! First, you have to take them to non-binding mediation. They don’t even have to show up, even if you win, it’s non-binding! Then, you might have to take them to arbitration. Even if you win arbitration, the contract limits how much an arbitrator can award you. So, you can win and still lose!
I wouldn’t do business with these people under any circumstances!
Hi Stephen. We find no warranty requests in your name in our system. If you are a D.R. Horton homeowner and you have a warrantable repair, please submit your request for warranty service on the company's website. D.R. Horton homes are inspected throughout the construction process and meet or exceed local building standards. Our homes are built consistent with the contract agreed to with the buyer.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2025
D.R. Horton at Wooded Run Estates has exceeded my expectations during the construction phase of our new home! Joey ** and Superintendent Clint ** have been accommodating and quality minded in the the sales and construction phases of our Jamestown model. We had a 3rd party company perform our pre drywall inspection and found a few issues that Clint promptly addressed. This is my second new home and by far the BEST experience that I have ever had-
Hello Steve! Thank you for sharing your recent experience with our team in Virginia. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2025
I purchase a house from D R Horton on the 8th of August 2025 in Archer's Mill Ormond Beach, Florida. The sales rep, loan processors and builders are great, no complaints. Everything is good up to the point of closing. As soon as you close, they become a different company. Customer service is extremely poor. I have been trying for two weeks to get someone to talk to about the electricity. The bill is already in my name, it was done before closing, they did not pay for the electricity that was used before closing, that cost is placed on my bill. I have not moved in as yet, I am still waiting for someone to clear this up. I don't know about the water. I cannot say, customer service is not answering the phone and no one is returning calls.
A private message has been sent to you so we can better assist you.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2025
DR Horton is a builder that doesn’t care about customer service and satisfaction. I acquired a home that had many issues that surfaced after the last inspection like dishwasher was installed so wrong that floored my home, the grass on the backyard was never irrigated after installed and was so uneven that you could not walk on it without risking a ankle injury. The air conditioning unit is installed next to the principal bedroom and make a horrible sound every time the compressor starts. I have reported all of this many times and the response has been disappointing until last time they said out loud were not doing anything.
Hello Rafael - after reviewing your warranty history we are happy to see that all D.R. Horton warrantable repairs were appropriately completed. We hope you enjoy your home for many years.

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2025
If you're considering purchasing a D.R. Horton home, don’t make the mistake. Proceed with caution! Our experience has revealed significant issues with the quality of construction, including apparent code violations and persistent standing water problems. These issues not only affect the safety of your home but also the quality to enjoy your home. Buyer beware!
Hello Margaret. It appears that all of your warranty requests have been completed. We hope you enjoy your home for many years.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2025
Cheaply built houses that are taking over South Carolina like the plague. I have seen thousands of acres being destroyed to build these “houses” just so young people and implants can buy them. They are destroying our character and driving the price of houses up so much that we locals can’t afford to own anymore. Wish these greedy companies would just stop.
Hi Kaitlin - we do not find you in our system as being a D.R. Horton homeowner. D.R. Horton is proud to provide quality affordable housing to new homeowners, may of which are first time buyers. Our website shows where we are currently building and the floorplans and pricing that are available.
Updated review: Aug. 31, 2025
I want to follow up on my previous review of DR Horton Chattanooga! This DR Horton Chattanooga team, stepped up, came out on a Sunday to troubleshoot and got someone out to address the problems and is currently working to resolve them once and for all. We have had some struggles and frustrations, but hoping with the help of the warranty Manager and his team, we should have our AC issues fixed once and for all.
Original Review: Aug. 24, 2025
Where do I begin? We purchased our home from DR Horton, Chattanooga, TN Division in April, and since we moved in our AC unit has gone down 5 times. It went down again yesterday and therefore I opened a ticket, per their policy, but took it upon myself to reach out to the DR Horton person on call for emergencies, only to be met with lacking support. I was told that they will not have someone out until Tuesday at the earliest, meaning our house will remain in the high 70s to low 80s, meanwhile having an infant with special needs.
This is NOT the promise we were given and we are not the only ones to have this experience, we have heard numerous stories from those in our neighborhood about DR Horton failing to meet the expectations which they give their homeowners at time of purchase. We have attempted to let them resolve the issues, before making a bad review, but after today’s text message, stating they would not have anyone out until Tuesday, I’m not sure what else to do. I hope that they make this right and replace our unit, but they have not given us hope for such this far. Going with the less expensive contractors may save money on the front end, may help save money on the bottom line, but it leaves your customers left to deal with issues that they should not have to deal with when they purchase a new home for almost half a million dollars.
Hello Kyle - please ensure a request for warranty service is submitted on the company's website.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025
Absolutely the worst quality home I've ever bought out of 5 and one of my homes was 20 years old when I bought it. Roof leaks, terrible quality materials. Landscaping and construction problems that have not been addressed after a month reported. Very noisy AC unit. Plants that died right away. Honestly, there are problems with just about every trade that built this house. Seriously thinking about selling and I just moved in. Would not recommend ever.
Hello Joseph. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted online. We only find one warranty request in our system and it was quickly resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025
Stephen is GREAT!! Very attentive and always polite! If I have an issue he handles it with care and understands that I am very demanding. But still handles everything very professional. DR Horton is lucky to have him!
Hello Elsa - thank you for choosing D.R. Horton to build your new home. We are happy to hear that Stephen is providing you with excellent customer service and we hope you enjoy your new home for many years.

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2025
I saw a response to their home getting multiple inspection 🤔😆😆😆🤞.These home are built by subcontractors using foreign labor!!! And it show the cheapest material crap they can find in bulk, Throw in workers who really have zero I mean zero pride. 2yr old home, hot water went, driveway cracking along with the garage! But 4” inches of concrete with no wire or rebar isn't an issue.🤔 Structural cracks corner of the windows and one totally running vertical from foundation to roof line (according to them it's settling).😢 84 billion in profits seem the only thing they care about.
Hi Jimmy - If you own a D.R. Horton home and need to submit a warranty request, please complete the form found on the company's website. All D.R. Horton homes go through multiple inspections. D.R. Horton is committed to ensuring all warrantable repairs are appropriately resolved.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2025
Kendall ** uses contract deception to play “god” selecting people he deems fit to be a neighbor. He will take your money, use it, then give it back when he’s all done with his interests free loan. Sold our house right out from under us. Didn’t even give us a simple phone call.
Hello Hannah. An offer to purchase a new home might be refused for various reasons. We ask that you contact your sales representative if you need additional information.

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2025
First off we bought a D.R. Horton home in Buckeye AZ. We right away started to have issues with the first month. When going through the walk through we were instructed to get it fixed at our one year which is a lie. Most have to be done within 10 days. We are currently a part of a lawsuit for these issues. The very worst part is we had a D.R. Horton employee come to our house with no appointment. He proceeded to open our front door without knocking and walk right in my house. Once he figured out he had the wrong house he walks out and says nothing. We have it all on video. We reached out to D.R. Horton and have still not even gotten a formal apology.
Hello Devin - I am sorry to hear about the event that took place at your home and apologize that you have not yet been contacted by our Scottsdale office. This matter has been escalated for the appropriate attention of our senior management.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2025
Been in our home for about 3 months, found that a ceramic floor tile in the owner's suit is cracked and it is under the toilet. Found out that the only way it is covered is if we found it prior to closing and it was placed on the punch ticket. Also, there is grout cracking in the same location.... That also is not covered. So, not even 6 months in and we already have to spend money to fix something that you would think they would take care of to keep a customer satisfied.... but not DR Horton, customer satisfaction is not a top priority to them. So sad, should have went elsewhere....
Hi Mike - some repairs are required to be reported during the new homeowner orientation. You can find a copy of the home's warranty on the company's website and it will provide guidance as to warranty coverage for various types of concerns that may arise.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2025
From Day one of moving in to our D.R. Horton home, it has been nothing but a nightmare. It started out small, aesthetically shoddy workmanship. Then December 2024 rain came into our front bedroom, to the point it was on the floor and left spots on the ceiling. I filed a report with the so-called warranty department. They told me it was my problem because it was probably driving rains. So, I figured that was it. But, as we all know, it rains a lot in this area, so it happened again. Again, I sent pictures of where I thought the rain was coming from to the warranty department. And, again, I was told it wasn't covered. Then I called the building department and talked to an inspector who made a phone call to D.R. Horton, which resulted in someone from there calling me.
Finally, 2 days ago, their roofer came and checked the roof. They caulked a few tiles and then said our problem was with the siding. Promised to tell their boss, but I should file a siding claim. So aound and around here I go. I texted the person at D. R. Horton to ask for their help. Hopefully, they will get it repaired. Otherwise I will be forced to call someone who can and a lawyer who can help me get reimbursed. And I will also need to have someone make repairs to inside where it leaked as well. So, yeah I would not buy another D.R. Horton home ever. Buyer Beware!
Hi Sandra. All reported warrantable repairs have been closed as resolved. We find no warranty requests in our system in the past 18 months.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2025
I so dislike this company. Complete frauds and liars. Plain and simple do not trust what they tell you in selling. I was sold a space and bought on part of it being across from a “green space”. They stated it would be that across the street from me and they were making it into a park. They are now building across the street. Do not buy. Shame a word doesn’t go anywhere today.
Hi Chad. Sorry to hear that your understanding was that there were no plans to develop the land near your home, and homes are now under construction, less than three years later.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2025
We bought our new home in Ankeny Iowa. Susan ** was our relator and helped with our journey. She was amazing. All over our house is in decent condition. Any issues we came across the contractor was helpful and getting it fixed.
Hello Holly - thank you for posting your recent experience with our team in Iowa. We are happy to know that your issues are being resolved quickly. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton to build your new home.

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2025
Don’t buy a house from them. Every time we have a rainstorm our window leaks. They say it’s not covered because we are in an area with hurricanes. Even small storms it leaks. They don’t care, they just want you to close fast and be done. Warranty claim after warranty claim is the same crappy excuse.
Hello Tanner. As our division office noted, maintaining caulking around windows is a homeowner responsibility as it was not noted during the homeowner orientation prior to closing.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2025
We did close our first home on March 31, 2025, after a multiple issues were resolved and said to be resolved after closing. We did agree to the statement provided by our home builder that the issues will be resolved. I moved in and it is been more than 4 months the relative humidity issue in the home was not addressed to resolve. The A/C company states every lame reason to not do any work and blame insulation company. Insulation company showed up and gave a thermal reading report on the insulation in the home. Even the A/C company is advising me to use a dehumidifier.
I was completely frustrated with the statement to buy and use a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity. I was like then why I had to pay up money to buy the house with the A/C I could have gone to my specific company to install my A/C. That statement of asking me to buy me a dehumidifier to reduce the RH in home is not acceptable. D.R. Horton should stop the contract with the A/C Company as they are not capable of servicing the equipment that they installed. This brought a very bad experience and we are facing itchy skin and rashes due to high RH. Right now my home RH is at 64%
Hello Nithish - we see an open warranty request for your home's HVAC and forwarded this concern to our management team in Houston for a current status and to bring this matter to its appropriate closure.

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2025
Absolutely loved the salesman!! Unfortunately, the company didn't train him well or he just lied to us. After dealing with their customer service for 11 months, it's safe to say, he wasn't trained! If I could give 0 stars, I would!! Their equipment is the worst. When communicating through the cameras, there's a horrible lag and static. The videos are poor quality and lag after a trigger so most of the time, you can't even see what happened. Our sales rep/technician told us that with our package, it was unlimited recording as long as we download before the clips are deleted. NOT TRUE! It's more expensive for that package.
The contract states that if you cancel before 36 months, you have to pay 75% of the remaining balance. However, what they don't tell you is, that doesn't include the $4611.60 of equipment. YOU ARE STUCK WITH PAYING OFF THE EQUIPMENT, EVEN IF YOU CANCEL, NO MATTER THE TIME FRAME!! In short, their equipment becomes paper weights!!
We loved our real estate agent and how amazing she was to us.. unfortunately, she made the mistake of recommending SAFEHAVEN because they partnered with DR HORTON! For 11 months, we have exhausted all avenues to resolve our concerns with ADT and SAFEHAVEN. All we are left with is submitting reviews based on the truth to SAFEHAVEN, ADT, AND DR. HORTON and reporting to the BBB!! There's no way this company is not considered a scam!! Every call we've made was met with unprofessionalism and tastelessness!!
Luckily, I recorded the entire sales pitch, installation, and every call and have a valid case to present in court. We will not be stuck with $6771.24 simply because SAFEHAVEN's customer service has bullied us into remaining in this contract for 11 months. Businesses usually try to resolve the issue and typically will add an incentive to stay. NOT SAFEHAVEN!! The fact that the Salesman and technician are the same person should be a warning. A jack of all traits but a master of none, means this company doesn't even value their employees much less their clients!!
Hello Crystal, thank you for choosing D.R. Horton to build your new home. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with your contract with Safe Haven. We hope you enjoy your D.R. Horton home for many years.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2025
I bought a D.R. Horton townhome in 2020. We experienced leaking from three different places in the basement. We had to pay $12,500 to get the leaking issue fixed, and $300 to check for mold and wood rot. The townhome was built in 2006, and the builder put the breaker box in the bathroom! I have no idea how the home passed inspection. We had to pay $2,500 to have the breaker box moved out of the bathroom. Our front porch has moved and settled, allowing water to come through. Luckily the HOA was willing to pay for that repair. It seems like D R Horton was only interested in making some quick money- not in providing a quality home. I wish they had done things right in the first place.
Hi Caitlin - Homes are inspected based upon the local building codes in effect at that time. The local governments are responsible for conducting inspections to ensure homes are built to code.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2025
The homes are beautiful, but cheaply built. If I knew 9 months ago what I know now, I never would have bought a DR Horton home. The driveway concrete is peeling up because it wasn't properly put in. The AC concrete slab outside is not level. The blinds over the slider has manufacturer's holes in them, The yard irrigation system wasn't properly laid out or checked. If you buy one of their homes, take a shovel with you before you sign and dig up the system. Once the papers are signed, they won't fix it. The one-year bumper-to-bumper warranty is nothing but lip service. The warranty website shuts you down with the "capture" feature. After 2 months of trying to get through on the website, my request finality went through and nothing has been done. Think twice about buying with this home builder.
Hi Victoria. Your warranty requests were received and are being worked by our Orlando based Customer Care team.

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2025
We like our home. It’s convenient for our family and fits our needs. But I truly wish D.R. Horton had shown more integrity throughout the process. From the beginning, we were pressured to close on their timeline, not ours. We were told — point blank — that they prioritized hitting quarterly sales numbers over what worked best for our family. That was disappointing to hear and set the tone for a rushed, impersonal process. There were changes made to the building plans without any warning or explanation. When we asked why, we were told that every home is “unique” and that variations are part of the process. That reasoning felt like a blanket excuse to cover poor communication and a lack of transparency.
When we brought it up, we were told the marketing materials were just “illustrative.” But considering they gave us those materials to influence our decision to purchase a home that didn’t yet exist — and then built it differently than expected — it felt like false advertising. Because they were rushing to meet deadlines, our home had a long list of minor issues that needed to be fixed after closing. Instead of delivering a move-in ready home, we had to spend time coordinating multiple follow-ups with contractors to fix things that should’ve been done right the first time.
The most frustrating part was the flood zone misrepresentation. When we toured the neighborhood, we were told the homes were elevated to avoid flood zones. Yet less than 48 hours after signing, we were informed that our home is in a mandatory flood zone, and we’d need to pay over $1,000/year in additional flood insurance. That kind of critical information should have been disclosed before signing, not after. And then there’s the driveway, which was said to fit two cars — but in reality, it’s too narrow to park two vehicles side-by-side without one hanging into the street. This is a daily frustration we weren’t expecting.
We’re thankful to have a home we enjoy in a convenient area, but we feel like we were sold something different than what we received, and D.R. Horton has shown little interest in making things right. My honest advice to other buyers: Be vigilant. D.R. Horton will often tell you what you want to hear to get you to sign — then their attitude changes once the contract is finalized. Communication drops off, issues get brushed aside, and you’re left managing the consequences. Their priority is clearly their own bottom line — not the customer experience.
Hi Laura - thank you for your comments and for choosing D.R. Horton. We shared your experience with our management team in Pensacola for their attention.
Reviewed July 31, 2025
DR Dump here in Middleburg FL. Cathy ** and Neil ** sold us structural broken trusses and failed field frame hip blocking. There are another 10-12 issues. People would rather lie about the closing than have a conversation that we the customer wanted being to the middle of January. They knew what we wanted, and we were lied to, and they deceived us to shove the broken garbage dump sooner rather than later. They don't have a good answer as to why they wanted to purposely hurt us. They are cowards. Their entire team is thoughtless and heartless. I do not recommend DR Horton unless you want them to break your heart. They will also turn your dreams into nightmares. They do not care about you. Please do homework. DR Horton uses the cheapest material and the cheapest labor. You definitely can tell they do not know the word QUALITY.
Hello Ronald, We understand you met with our Division President and Director of Construction and all warrantable repairs have been appropriately resolved. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed July 30, 2025
I would rather be homeless than ever buy another D.R. Horton home. Biggest scam builder out there. Both of our DR Horton neighborhoods in our HOA have had 90% of houses that have had to get an entire new roof because their contractors didn't install correctly and they refused to fix this huge issue. Houses that are 2-3 years old all having to get a full roof replacement. Our HOA is also suing D.R. Horton for several issues with how they left the neighborhood including everyone's yards eroding away into the easements that weren't properly done. There's also a class action for everyone's roofs that has started. AVOID D.R. HORTON at all costs. This doesn't even scratch the surface. The houses they build literally fall apart in less than 6 months and the homeowner gets scammed. They never take responsibility or fix anything without a lawsuit.
Hello Samantha - we find no warranty requests submitted for your home since December 2023. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are properly submitted on the company's website.

Reviewed July 29, 2025
This company doesn't commit with the prices that they sell the house by. They sent me an initial contract for 10K less than the prices and I thought that they gave me a discount because I was buying 2. And now they say that they made a mistake and they send an addendum expecting that I don't notice that they made a mistake. When I call them they make me think that I'm crazy.
Thank you, Diego. We understand that you received a contract that you believed to be in error and are concerned that the error has been corrected? All contract concerns should be addressed with your sales representative.
Reviewed July 29, 2025
My wife and I came home to a flood after going out for a walk. It was caused by a severely cracked drain pipe installed by D.R. Horton. The crack was over 5 inches in length and 2 inches wide and filled with sediment and roots over time. It was clear that this drain pipe was damaged during construction. We reached out to DR Horton and they are not helping at all. The home is only 2 and a half years old. The crack in the pipe was clearly broken during construction and DR Horton is giving us the runaround. I would not buy a DR Horton home again with service like this.
Hi Nick - plumbing must pass inspection during construction to ensure the system is working properly. Home closing cannot be completed unless all inspections successfully pass.

Reviewed July 29, 2025
Avoid at all costs. Very good at taking your money but nothing but wait times and random dropped calls when attempting to request insurance reports. Find a more reliable company for home and insurance needs.
Thank you for your comments, Elizabeth. D.R. Horton Insurance is managed by a third party insurance provider. Concerns regarding your homeowner insurance should be addressed directly with the provider.
Reviewed July 28, 2025
My experience purchasing a home through D.R .Horton highlighted several areas where the company could improve transparency and customer service, particularly for first-time homebuyers. Lack of Transparency in the Home Buying Process. Throughout the process, I found that information was not readily offered unless I specifically asked for it. For example, buyers are required to purchase solar panels with the home, with no opportunity to select a different provider—this is not clearly communicated upfront. Additionally, the financing representative assigned to my purchase was consistently difficult to reach. As a first-time buyer, I needed guidance and detailed explanations, but instead felt like just another number in line.
Important aspects of the purchase—such as itemized costs, homeowner’s insurance, escrow setup, and the closing process—were not explained proactively. I had to follow up multiple times to get clarity on these critical details. D.R. Horton would benefit from providing a clear, step-by-step guide to help first-time buyers navigate the process with more confidence and understanding.
Unpleasant Walkthrough Experience. The final walkthrough before receiving my keys was disappointing. The individual assigned to guide me through this step did not demonstrate a welcoming or supportive demeanor. What should have been a joyful milestone felt uncomfortable and rushed. This same person also serves as the point of contact for submitting warranty requests, which further complicates post-purchase support due to their lack of warmth and willingness to assist. Additionally, D.R. Horton does not permit anyone who is not on the deed to accompany buyers during the final walkthrough—something that may be important for those who want family members or trusted individuals to be present.
Summary of Concerns. Finance Team: Difficult to reach, with limited communication and explanation of key financial aspects. Sales Process: Lacks customer engagement and focuses solely on completing the sale. Walkthrough & Warranty Contact: Unapproachable and unhelpful, making the final steps of the homebuying process unnecessarily stressful. In summary, while the home itself meets my expectations, the customer service experience—particularly for new buyers—leaves much to be desired. D.R. Horton has an opportunity to improve by offering clearer communication, better support, and a more welcoming experience at each stage of the journey.
Hello Tiffany - thank you for your feedback. Your comments have been shared with our management team in Corona, CA for their attention.
Reviewed July 22, 2025
BE AWARE of buying in this neighborhood if you ever want to sell your house in the future, as the HOA WILL NOT allow you to put up a For Sale Sign in your yard (professional or by owner); however, the BUILDERS ARE ALLOWED to put signage up on their homes to advertise For Sale or Available. SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT / UNEQUAL TREATMENT.
Hi Darcie - Your home was built by M/I Homes (per Lake County property records), you may wish to contact them. D.R. Horton treats all homeowners equally.
Reviewed July 20, 2025
🚫 Review Title: Extremely Disappointed – Broken Promises from D.R. Horton Omaha. I bought a D.R. Horton townhome near 204th and Harrison (Omaha) with high hopes. During the initial discussions, I was very satisfied — only a few blocks of homes were built at the time, and everything looked promising. I specifically asked if I could install a fence in my backyard over the cement patio, which faces directly toward 204th street. They clearly said yes, and based on that, I went ahead and bought the home. I even referred several friends who also purchased townhomes here — trusting the promises made to me.
Now, after closing, D.R. Horton refuses to approve the fence. They blame the HOA, and the HOA turns around and says it’s D.R. Horton’s Architectural team who’s blocking it. It’s become a never-ending blame game, and I’m stuck in the middle with zero accountability. Not only am I deeply regretting my decision, but my friends who bought here based on my recommendation are also frustrated and disappointed. I’m sharing this to warn future buyers — D.R. Horton does not stand by their word, and once you close, you’re left to deal with poor communication, unclear policies, and zero support. Do not buy from D.R. Horton Omaha.
Thank you for your review. We shared your concern with our management team in Omaha for their attention.
Reviewed July 17, 2025
If I could give D.R. Horton negative stars, I would. As a 100% disabled veteran, I believed I was purchasing my forever home, a safe, stable place to live out the rest of my life. Instead, I live in constant fear: fear that my house might catch fire or be swallowed by a sinkhole. I can’t even use my kitchen safely. The gas stove has insufficient ventilation, and when I try to cook, the surrounding area becomes dangerously hot. Despite repeated requests, I have yet to receive written confirmation about how the ventilation system is designed. Worse yet, sinkholes began forming around my home due to a leaking sprinkler system that was installed as part of the original sale. The leak apparently went unnoticed for months, eroding the soil around, and possibly beneath, my house. I later discovered that the plumbing line was improperly installed, extending into my neighbor’s yard.
All of these dangerous and unacceptable issues began during the active warranty period, yet D.R. Horton continues to ignore them. There has been no meaningful communication or action to make things right. It now appears that I will have to retain legal counsel simply to get these life-threatening problems acknowledged and addressed. Please, do yourself a favor and avoid this builder. There’s a reason why over 75% of their reviews are one star. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
Thank you, Nadine. Your concerns have been addressed by our management team in Mississippi.
Reviewed July 17, 2025
Purchased a new built home with DR Horton in Delaware last year. Since we purchased the home there have been numerous build, design and quality issues with the home including numerous floods in the home due to unsealed water line access into the home basement, faulty plumbing, faulty subfloor issues, structural items missing completely such as basement ceiling support column, hvac vents not connected to anything, insulation missing, subfloors/floors not even and the list goes on. Contacted builder to fix issues, most got fixed, some are still in the process of being fixed, some they are refusing to fix.
The reason for this bad review is the multitude of issues experienced in this home and their refusal to fix uneven floors and faulty outside grading. Water standing, breeding ground for mosquitoes after every rainfall, holes in the ground, patches of sod installed randomly. This is the quality you can expect and experience. We had work orders opened since we purchased, those issues have been confirmed and documented, scheduled to be fixed, then the builder flat out refused to fix those issues claiming nothing is wrong. Cannot get anyone on the phone, no resolution, no accountability. Beware
Thank you, Diana. Your concern has been shared with our management team in Delaware for their attention.

Reviewed July 17, 2025
Bought a home in 2023... they promised to fix all the occurring problems during the 1 year warranty work. We filed warranty claims for the windows numerous times, inspector came and documented. Nothing was done. Now we are told, that we have to file with the window company directly. First class service! The window company want us to document everything that is wrong and send pictures (inspector from the window company would cost me approx. 1000$). If they decide it is a warranty issue (mechanical parts), we have to pay for the shipping. If they think, according to the pictures, it is an installation issue, we will be back to point "0" with D.R. Horton again.
Thank you for your comments, Rainer. We shared your review with our management team in Asheville, NC for their attention.
Reviewed July 17, 2025
We are only four months living into our brand new home and we have had so many issues with no resolution. First week, we had our roof leak into one of the bedrooms. We even had workers come out for plumbing issues and ruin our whole upstairs with water damage from issues on their behalf, which they still don’t understand why this is happening. So many things are falling apart and coming out of the walls. Still nothing has been done. There’s a pr,oblem after problem and nothing is getting done, they told us they were closing our case for no contact but we have proof we contacted them. Do not buy a home from these people. It has been a nightmare and I’m stressed every day which I should not have to be feeling this way in a brand new home.
Hello Nikki. Thank you for sharing your experience. Your comments have been shared with our management team in New Jersey for their review.
Reviewed July 15, 2025
Contractually, they were obligated to lay down grass, yet after eight months my yard looks terrible. It’s unacceptable how superficially they treat a contractual agreement. Do not accept peripheral work as part of price negotiations. Always negotiate the actual price—what they offer is low quality, and you’ll regret it just like I do now.
Seed was recently added to the lawn. Sod is not part of the contractual agreement.

Reviewed July 14, 2025
An unprofessional, arrogant, and uncooperative seller who avoids providing accurate information to a client considering buying a house with a cash payment, but who cares about the true quality and features of the property. From the very first call, it's clear that the seller's goal is to get your money without offering any guarantees about what they are selling. Stay away and choose something else.
Hello Milan - thank you for sharing your comments. We hope you are able to find a home that better meets your needs.

Reviewed July 13, 2025
Our experience with D.R. Horton has been a mix of both positives and disappointments. On the positive side, the realtor and the superintendent we worked with were consistently honest and respectful throughout the process. They treated us with professionalism and were genuinely helpful during our homebuying journey. In fact, we ended up purchasing this particular home largely because of the D.R. Horton realtor. We were actually on our way to view another property when we asked her for directions, and she offered to show us a few of her listings. She followed through on everything she promised, which speaks volumes about her integrity and dedication.
That said, we did encounter a frustrating issue that significantly affected our overall experience. We were promised a smart home package and informed that a garage door opener, which was still outstanding, would be installed. I asked about it during our very first visit to the property, and it was confirmed at that time that it would be included. This wasn’t just a verbal assurance. It was referenced in the contract. Though the wording in the contract stated the item "may be installed," we were told directly that it would be. This, along with the fact that the home was built with concrete block, were two of the main reasons we decided to proceed with the purchase, despite the location not being ideal for us.
Unfortunately, after moving forward and committing to the home, we were later told that D.R. Horton would not be installing the garage door opener after all. By that point, backing out would have meant risking the loss of our deposit due to the way the purchase contract is structured. While the house itself has some issues with finishing, perhaps common among many builders, it was the broken promise about a key feature that left a lasting negative impression.
Being assured that a feature would be provided, especially in writing, and then being told otherwise is misleading and unprofessional, especially when that feature influenced our purchase decision. We believe D.R. Horton should honor their contractual commitments and be more transparent and consistent with what they promise homebuyers. I have not moved in yet, so there might be defects that I have not yet seen, and maybe end up fixing myself. If I were to buy another house, I would not sign ANY document until the house is in an "acceptable as is" condition. We hope this feedback is taken seriously. Trust is a cornerstone of the homebuying process, and honoring what’s promised is essential to maintaining that trust.
Hi Kenny - thank you for your review. We escalated your message to our senior management in Davenport, FL for their attention.
Reviewed July 10, 2025
Our experience with D.R. Horton during the home-buying process was truly disappointing. They failed to keep their promises and wasted a significant amount of our time. The house we received fell far below the quality standards we were expecting. The bathtub, which was delivered broken, was merely patched up instead of being properly replaced. The windows installed were of very poor quality. Despite reaching out multiple times, they delayed the process and gave us the runaround. There was a huge gap between what was promised before the sale and what was actually delivered. We were left emotionally and financially drained. In the end, all we gained was frustration and lost time. I strongly recommend that anyone considering working with D.R. Horton think twice before making a decision.
Hello Zekeriya - we see that you did not close on your home. We hope you find a home that better meets your needs as you continue your search.

Reviewed July 8, 2025
Just under three years I bought this house brand new. Just before the three year mark the compressor blew up on the 4th of July. This pipe was found covered in insulation kinked. Starving the compressor causing it to blow. Sent a message to D.R. Horton about this critical install failure. Met with silence. Literally consider anyone else but D.R. horton.
Good morning, Stan. The warranty for your HVAC unit is provided by the product manufacturer. Please contact the product manufacturer for warranty service.
Reviewed July 7, 2025
I have owned my home in a year and a half, and they will absolutely not honor any of their warranties, I would use caution before buying a DR Horton house, they have poor quality issues, and a crew that will not resolve them for you, they hire incompetent employees, who really don’t care anything about customer service or their clients.
Thank you for sharing, Patrick. You can Contact Us on the company's website if you would like to share additional details.
Reviewed July 6, 2025
We bought the house not even a day later. We wish we had not bought it. To start with the floors are not even close to being level. The glue down tile is so full and wavy it's going to have to be taken out. The floors redone completely leveled. The concrete work is ungodly. Totally unacceptable. The trim throughout the house is cheap and not level due to the concrete work on the entire house. The paint is some kind of cheap or watered-down grade. We were rushed on the walkthrough and told that the painter removed all the tape that was put on for repairs so they just guessed and tried to find the places marked. The second walkthrough was scheduled about 1 1/2 hours before the closing and rushed. While at closing the painter used the kitchen sink for cleanup and scratched the bottom of the sink trying to clean it and still left paint all over it.
There is numerous places where the paint is on the floor and the repairs they did look worse than they did before they repaired it. I wish I never bought this house and would not recommend anyone else buying one from D.R. Horton. There's a lot more poor craftsmanship issues than I have time to type. I am now seeking a law firm to address this situation and we only have had the house for Two weeks. Bought it June 27, 2024. Just hoping that we can get our money back on it. I have been doing repairs daily since we moved in.
Thank you for sharing, Randy. Please ensure you submit all requests for service on the company's website to ensure they are appropriately scheduled and completed.
Reviewed July 4, 2025
This is my second new built and buying from this builder has been the worst experience. They will not fix or correct items that were installed incorrectly by their contractor not even within the year of construction. Now I have to pay someone to correct their poor work. A cost I didn’t expect to pay on a new home. This builder hires contractors that go out of business after home is built and DR Horton will not correct because they don’t want to pay another contractor to fix the issue. So save yourself the headache and search for a builder that has better reviews.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Marlene. This review has been shared with our North Dallas division management team for their review.
Reviewed July 3, 2025
When we purchased our home we saw the backyard was not graded properly. We brought this up to DR Horton staff and was told it would be fixed. After closing on our house we noticed that sod had been installed in the back yard and the berm so we thought the problem was fixed. Less than 2 yrs later we noticed a hole forming at the berm. We contacted DR Horton and told that our warranty had expired and we could regrade at our own expense. This was supposed to be fixed in the beginning and was not so it should be DR Horton who should fix this but they say they will not. My conclusion is DR Horton will lie to your face and you will be left holding the bag for some big expenses to make it right.
Thank you for sharing, Bill. Land settlement is a homeowner maintenance concern after the warranty period.
Reviewed June 29, 2025
Cameron ** knows her stuff! There was not one question she couldn’t answer! We look forward to our future home here! She made us feel really comfortable and not pressured to make any rash decisions. We really appreciate that sales approach since we are also in sales. We really like the style of the houses here. I think it’s gonna be a beautiful community when it’s finished.
Hi Melissa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your recent experience with Cameron. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again.

Reviewed June 28, 2025
We own a 7 year old D.R. Horton Express home. Recently while running our builder installed dishwasher we detected a strong burning odor coming from the dishwasher. We unplugged and pulled out the dishwasher only to find the electrical connections burning and melting where the contractor connected the electric plug on the dishwasher. DR Horton has the worst customer service and worst subs. They never stand behind a sold unit.
Hi Kimberley, we find no warranty requests submitted since 2020. If you have a request for warranty service please ensure it is submitted on the company's website.
Reviewed June 28, 2025
I purchased my home roughly two years ago and have experienced issues from the very beginning—poor electrical work, uneven tile, and doorknobs that constantly fall off-just to name a few. I’ve reached a point where I can’t stress over the small stuff anymore. However, my main concern has been the AC unit. It has caused problems since day one. I’ve had the contractor out numerous times, but the system still doesn’t cool the house efficiently. Living in Florida, this has become a serious issue. Based on feedback from different vendors, I believe D.R. Horton may have tried to cut costs by installing a unit that’s too small for the size of the home. If you’re considering building a new home, I strongly recommend doing thorough research before making a decision.
Hi Ryan - as you closed on your home more than two years ago your HVAC warranty is provided by your HVAC manufacturer. You should contact your HVAC manufacturer for warranty support.
Reviewed June 25, 2025
I want to start by saying that We love the house and location. BUT getting things repaired is very frustrating, When we moved in we was told to have all warranty items summited before the 1 year but towards the end because they said the house settles etc., to have the items repaired. I summited the warranty items before my 1 year was up and they sent some repairmen out but some items still hasn't been done. My main issues are 2 things, 1st is the back yard has a hill and it shows that it has never been graded and is already starting to erode down the hill, the contractor that D R Horton sent out only filled in some dirt along the house, and I guessing a person came out to inspect the hill and said yes its eroding and needed to be fixed and he called Tyson from DR Horton explaining the problem in front of me, I have included pictures of the eroding and the ruts from the water flowing down the hill already.
Tyson informed me that they took care of the problem. by filling dirt next to the house is not fixing the problem. He then told me to contact RWC so I did, they informed me that because this was not summited before the 1 year warranty was up that they could not help me, now I know why they say wait until your 1 year warranty is almost up. 2. The next thing is my garage keeps flooding when it rains, right before we moved in and during our walk through with Brian the superintendent there was water in the garage and I asked him about it, he said that he will have the garage door people adjust the door so water doesn't come in. Well that didn't help and was told to put it on my 1 year.
So I put it on the report and DR Horton sent out the concrete contractor and they informed me that the level of the driveway is higher than the garage slab which causes the water to flow into the garage when it rains, again I was told that there is nothing they can do and to contact RWC and they informed me that because it was not taken care of before the 1 year time line that there is nothing they could do for me. My driveway still has chucks of concrete missing which was listed, the warranty guidelines says that the level between the driveway and slab shouldn't be more then 3/8 of an inch within 2 feet I believe, anyway it's at a half inch within 2 feet which should be covered under warranty. There was a big chuck of concrete missing at where the driveway and garage slab meets and they filled it and now it has a large shrink crack, the repair they did looks very bad.
I have worked in the construction field for over 20 years as an contractor for major home builders including DR Horton and have had to go out on Register of Contractors on homes, I know they can work with homeowners to fix problems. I have good experiences with DR Horton, BUT their warranty dept is not very professional in my opinion, I believe it was very deceptive to be told to wait right before the 1 year warranty was up only to be told by RWC that all the repairs had to be completed before the 1 year deadline. All I am asking is to have those 2 items repaired. I don't like seeing big water puddles in my garage every time it rains and seeing my hill erode down the hill. I would hate to have to seek legal help on this but I am being left with no choice.
Thank you for sharing, James. Your concerns have been directed to our management team in Knoxville for their attention.
Reviewed June 24, 2025
Do not buy a DR Horton home! The are cheaply built. 2 months after purchasing a motor in my AC went out. Instead of replacing the unit they replaced a part on a new home. AC vents were painted open. Dead sod was placed in the yard, and they would not replace only patch which did not take. They told me someone would call for my yearly inspection, I had to call them to find out I have to go online and schedule the appointment. In the neighborhood people's siding is falling off! They are cheap homes! Do not buy from them!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. This matter has been directed to our management team in Wilmington for their review.

Reviewed June 23, 2025
Everyone in Stone Water subdivision needs to check around their foundation as all around my house water is up against the foundation. I have not watered my grass in 4 days so it's not from that. Secondly when I dig next to the foundation water begins to flood it meaning water is being direct to the foundation. The use of clay instead of topsoil or better materials for drainage is causing this problem.
Hi Dawn - please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted online on the company's website.
Reviewed June 22, 2025
After years of building my own homes from the ground up in different States, I made the mistake of purchasing this four (4) year old D R Horton built home to be closer to our daughter. A spacious Garage had NO ac outlets except for the one operating the Garage door opener? Ridiculous! Front lawn needed fill, grading and scrubs. Some of the plumbing was loose and needed attention due to leaks. Had to install a hot water recirculation system to get instant hot water to needed areas of the home or you would be running the hot water faucet from 40 to 60 seconds before hot water arrived? Simply incompetent engineering and application! Probably a case of improper vetting the subcontractors, sight supervisors or both.
In my opinion, the properties under this builder's control needs more oversight by Consumer affairs at the Federal level with legal mandates put in place to further protect the consumer. As an adder, after living in the home for less than a year the siding on the left side of the home is falling off and photo documented. Reported to D R Horton sales and they laughed… Outright incompetence!
Hi Alex - you can find a copy of the home's warranty on the company's website. As your home is four years old the remainder of your warranty covers major structural defects (years 3-10).
Reviewed June 20, 2025
Been in my home for 3 years and AC is not working properly. They use a company called Comfort Air to install units in these new homes here in Winston Salem and I've had them out here twice waiting on a third visit. I'm not impressed considering my house is practically new and I'm having issues with my HVAC. I will not have another build with them NEVER!

Reviewed June 20, 2025
They started building a home adjacent to mine. The construction site damaged my yard and when I reached out my concerns were ignored so I had to get the erosion control involved, after they sell you a home they are done with you.
Hi Gertonda - your concern was forwarded to our team in Charlotte for their attention.
Reviewed June 18, 2025
My start was amazing, from start to finish. However, on year one, everything started going downhill. From my cabinets to plumbing, to my AC, cracks in the walls. My cabinets were melting; they were changed a few times. The employer that replaced them, said it will happen again. They were uneven and were missing the inside cushion to help from slamming. Then, when turning my sprinkler on, I would notice, lots of water overflowing and going to the street. I submitted a warranty request, of course nothing was wrong, per that company DR Horton hired. My water bill was around $300 monthly. I got a call from city of UHLAND, stating I have a water leak. I had to hire someone myself, I told him, I know exactly where it was, it was exactly where I told Dr. Horton it would be.
My AC was giving me problems almost right away. AIRTRON went over, many of times and could not find a problem. I knew they were lying. I didn't want to accept nothing was wrong, When I was hot every day, kept calling. Well warranty is out, and now they know what it is. (They knew the whole time). They keep having meeting and they can't do anything because my warranty is out. Do not, I repeat, do not buy from them. My shingles fell off my roof, my closing paperwork was all wrong. They said, they paid my water bill for me. While my HS was being built. Well after looking at my closing paperwork, I paid for my water bill. I had to hire a company to fix everything they did wrong. Because my first year mortgage went up, $600. They're not trustworthy company! I can go on and on! I don't feel, it's my responsibility to fix my AC!
Look on Tiktok, research Dr Horton and you will see everyone is not happy with this company. I'm not letting this go, I plan to call media and a lawyer. **Do not, do not buy from them. I have plenty of proof. i tried taking care of this over and over. These houses are trash! Real disheartening, the home I thought would be my best decision, was my worst. Millcreek in Uhland Tx is where my box is.
Hi Amy - thank you for your post. A copy of your home's limited 10-year warranty can be found on the company's website. Home ownership requires regular maintenance by the home owner. Some of the components used in your home (such as your HVAC) are covered by the manufacturer's warranty once the home warranty has lapsed.

Reviewed June 17, 2025
Worst experience with the warranty department. All they do is delay and deny. We submitted our one year warranty items and it has taken 2 months to get the items resolved. The worst has been with a DR Horton contractor damaging our lawn. That was 9 months ago and it is still not resolved. Last week a warranty supervisor told me “I was taking food off the sub-contractor’s table” because I wanted my lawn fixed!
Hello Terry - our records indicate that you have confirmed that repairs have been completed. Thank you for your patience.
Reviewed June 11, 2025
Shawty Work. And I ended up with a large plumbing bill two years after building my house because the plumbing wasn’t done properly. They didn’t even leave a main drain line to the sewer marked! DO NOT BUY.
Reviewed June 10, 2025
Our home is 14 years old. Shingles look good, but roof rotting in several places. Our roof is caving in at two areas! Apparently quality materials were not used. Some houses have good bones, some do not, clearly this one is in the latter category. We lived in another home for 38 years, NEVER had an issue like this. DR Horton representative’s attitude was “too bad…you’re out of warranty” clearly, customer service is not their strong suit. In my opinion…their home building skills is not their strong suit either. Floor plans are great…that’s the ONLY good thing I find they have.
It is common for homes that have been hit by several hurricanes in the past 14 years to require homeowner maintenance throughout that period. Unfortunately, your home's warranty has lapsed and we are unable to assist you.
Reviewed June 8, 2025
New house built in 2021 have an issue with downspouts from gutter rain water and sump pump, claim to warranty after a year. In a year claim they say they will fix it, never did it. Cause of that issue all the grass is dead now.
Hello Tika - thank you for posting your experience. A copy of your home's warranty can be found on the company's website.
Reviewed June 7, 2025
Highly dissatisfied. I just recommend you look elsewhere as it will save you lots of headaches for years to come. DR Horton is the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig. The house looks nice enough to sell, but the moment you move in, you will likely notice problems that you can only find by living in the home day to day. Areas are too small, cabinets and doors don't line up correctly, things fall apart/leak occasionally, and items wear out faster than they should because they are generally cheap. And if you expect them to cover it due to the warranty, they will fight you tooth and nail to try and get out of it. This is 5x fold if you're buying in an HOA community. Everything is cutting corners with them, and I may have to get an attorney involved to fix the issues I have reached out to them about for over a year. Please heed this warning, I don't want anyone else to have to experience these issues.
Hi Joseph - we find no warranty requests in our system for your home. Please ensure requests for warranty service are submitted online on the company's website.
Reviewed June 6, 2025
The people @ D.R. Horton Bay Area Division in San Ramon are AMAZING!!! Specifically, Courtney & Chris... They were so helpful & quick to respond to my concerns of our home. This review is overdue, but know that these fine people take pride & truly care about their customers & the homes D.R. Horton produces. Those that give bad reviews IMO, maybe you were not so kind or patient with D.R. Horton? Anyway, I have had nothing but a POSITIVE experience with D.R. Horton & if I need them again for help with my home, I am certain they will help or guide me in the right direction.
All the BEST. Christina G. (Vacaville; **) For the record, I am the 2nd owner of a 2019 D.R. Horton home, we had a few troubles with backyard flooding, windows, counter tops, & more recently drywall. All were addressed & repaired thanks to the fine people & their contractors @ D.R. Horton.
Hello Christina - thank you for sharing your recent experience with D.R. Horton. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed June 6, 2025
Worst experience ever! I'm very disappointed in the whole system after purchasing a brand new house from this company. On every step of the way there were mistakes made by almost everyone we had to work with! 1. The builder representative - we were given the wrong price of the base model at our very first meeting (the price we were given already included the upgrades that we didn't want), but since we were told that price was base we went with it. We realized we got an unwanted upgrades after the settlement, when my neighbor stopped by and said her house (that actually had a base model) looked different. The only thing we got from the builder was the apology.
2. One representative of the mortgage company was so rude and unprofessional at the end of the settlement I was on the verge of canceling the deal completely and not sending my money to anyone. 3. The actual house is a very bad and cheap quality. They couldn't even install the refrigerator correctly, so we had to call in the repair man, and pay for him to fix it.
4. We couldn't get a hold of anyone and get our questions answered by anyone during the settlement period (for 6 months). 5. Right before the settlement we received an email telling us what we should do and who to call to set up the accounts for electronic, gas, etc. The email specified that the company (builder) is going to transfer our sewer and water accounts into our names. 2 months later we received the receipt for sewer only. When i contacted the water company (2.5 months after the settlement) the property was still under the contractor's name.
There was much more stuff that made me question the whole system and how things are done on the higher levels. Seems like nobody cares about the job they are doing or the service they provide, even if other people’s living situation depends on it! There have been few situations with insurance companies and HOA, which, technically don't involve the D.R. Horton, but also raised a lot of questions for the whole industry. Now we know better.
Thank you for sharing your experience. If you have any warrantable repairs, please ensure they are submitted on the company's website for appropriate resolution.

Reviewed June 6, 2025
Examined Hundreds of public records in Florida and across US. In summary, D.R. Horton has systemically failed to perform soil compaction and/or related testing and reporting in accordance with the structural design specifications, industry standards (ASTM), and federal and/or state regulations (e.g., International Building Code, Florida Building Code, HUD 79G).
Hi Julie - your home was built to meet or exceed local building codes. All of your warrantable repairs have been completed and there is nothing more that needs to be completed. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and we hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed June 4, 2025
My experience with DR Horton. 1. Build with cheapest material and labor force possible. 2. Cover defects with paint and caulking until closing. 3. When approach for a warranty issue make excuses to run out the clock until the warranty expires. 4. When a foundation problem arose, they will only address if (in their words) "materially affects the physical safety of the occupants of the Home". I.E. we will do something if the house is going fall on your family's head.
Katy, Texas
Hi Brian - a copy of your home's warranty can be found on the company's website. Homes that are in year nine of the warranty are covered for major structural defects through the warranty provider.
Reviewed June 4, 2025
Can I give Zero stars? EVERYTHING and I mean everything in this home is installed as backwards. From not enough wall to support the quartz countertop which by the way is pitted and DR Horton wants to hear NOTHING about it. The plumbing under the main vanity sink was installed most likely by a kindergartener or pre-schooler. All the rubber tubing they use are criss crossed. Up in the crawl space in the master closet, the electrical wiring is stapled to the beams along with the cable wires and a host of other wires we have no idea what they are. I just wish he would have hired professional people to do their work instead of picking them up off the street for cooly wages. Can't wait to get the hell out of here!
Hi Lori - a copy of the home's warranty can be found on the company's website. Homes that are in year 6 of the warranty are covered for major structural defects.
Reviewed June 4, 2025
I bought a DR Horton home a little over two years ago the house is now five years old and we had several issues. So far, we had a shower door redone about five times, the tub or shower and closer was shifted around a couple times, meaning they had to cut out sheet rock, move the tub level it and then secure it again. We still have problems with the door, leaking water out and opening by itself as it becomes on level on his own. We have air coming from an outside wall and it’s coming through the power socket, so they just patched some stucco cracks outside and called it a day. We still have air coming through the air socket, weird, right but is it happening?
We have problems with cooling and heating. It’s not even in the rooms. House has better cooling or heating in different places of the home when our main bathroom shower door was getting fixed. It damaged the flooring so they had to change the wax seal on the toilet and then they discovered that the flange was installing properly way below the finish flooring level so they have to break concrete and redo some of the piping. So they fix that toilet while our second toilet now literally the bolts came out from what secures it in place and I was denied repair because the representative told me clearly over the phone that it was due to my kids urinating on it and making the bolts rust from the top down and that’s why it came off so they denied the claim.
I was furious and made clear points about how this isn’t possible and they’d even decline to remove the toilet to look at it, so I took it on my own and documented everything and discovered that the flange was also installed way below the finished flooring level, just like the other flange. I mentioned that to them, brought the report, show them everything and I also discovered mold near the shower tub on that bathroom and I made that point to them brought it up and without even an inspection, Gerald ** denied service again, even without looking at it and said that it was because of the toilet leaking water. Mind you, there is no water trail. There is no water damage on the floor that would go all the way to that area. This is coming from the shower tub or the pipes, but not the toilet.
I brought a complaint to them and told him about codes of construction for the lanes to only be the night again by Erik the plumbing manager for DR Horton Warranty and so he said he would come out. Ask courtesy to look at it, and he did, was in here literally 20 seconds and walked out, didn’t even greet, just walked in and out. His coworker, Joey, did actually mention that pictures were taken and that they would make a report. I’m still waiting for that response. I’ll follow up with that answer.
Hello Francisco - we see that your warranty request shows as in-progress. We forwarded your review to our team in Sacramento for their attention.
Reviewed May 31, 2025
We live in a new development from them. Oyster Bluff, we love the house but getting to today they fail on everything they promise during closing for the 11 month walk through. Water leak, they denied it, door not level. They send a guy said it was the paint so no repair. The lead construction supervisor said he was going to clean the yard of nails and debris that they left. That only happened after two weeks after purchase and while cutting the grass the first time debris in the yard hit my car leaving a dent in the door. He promised me he would pay out of pocket for my deductible which was a nice thought but never happened. They failed to tell us about an easement on our property until two days before closing. Even though we now love the house and I have fixed all the issues myself, I will never work with D.R. Horton again!
Thank you for sharing your experience. If you have any warrantable repairs, please ensure they are submitted on the company's website and they will be directed to the appropriate team for resolution.
Reviewed May 24, 2025
Still in contract terms. Sales rep insisted that base price of aerial floor plan in oak leaf preserve of 348,000 and 20,000 premium lot are all the same in a base price of 368,000..refusing to offer home without premium lot. Must buy home with premium lot. Cannot buy home without a premium lot.
Hi Carlos - questions regarding your sales agreement should be directed to your sales representative.
Reviewed May 23, 2025
Have had an utterly horrendous experience with D.R. Horton from the beginning to being in this house less than. Year. I have dealt with rude, disrespectful and racist employees of DR Horton. I have things from my final walkthrough still not done. Robert ** is the rudest most disrespectful human who constantly lies.
Thank you for posting your review. The warranty requests that were recently submitted are currently in process in our Sarasota office.

Reviewed May 23, 2025
DR Horton uses the cheapest products and probably the worst installers. These guys don't know which end of the hammer to hold. The first you can expect kitchen cabinets to fall apart, cheap sheet vinyl flooring to rip everywhere and doors hardware will not operate correctly. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else.
Hi Chris - if you are a D.R. Horton homeowner and are experiencing a warrantable repair, please submit your request for warranty service on the company's website.
Reviewed May 20, 2025
Purchased in Baxter, TN, a DR Horton townhome. We have structural defects that were repaired by builder but never disclosed prior to purchase of the new home. We recently noticed a wall bowed 1/2” inward down a hall wall attached to the garage and is load bearing. On the garage inside wall it bulged outward over 1”. This all began April 4th. The warranty guy, who is a newbie and knows nothing about construction, but is super nice, came out April 7th. Warranty called the drywall guy who came but said he could do nothing until framers pulled the baseboard and looked at the wall April 9th.
April 16th warranty guy comes out and starts removing drywall in spots inside. Big hole between house and garage. They removed more in the garage side. Enlists the builders' opinion from new builds up the street. Lots of discussion. See a lot of crumbling concrete and baseplates that do not line up with no anchor. Wall moves. Leaves it like this and says he will get with framers. Something is up, but they go silent. I’m living with two dogs that could run right through a wall with a hole into my garage.
Nothing until I make it plain this is a huge issue to live with and what are their plans on April 22nd. I have numerous warranty repairs that need to be done under 1 year but one is the floor down the hallway that I am now positive may be part of the wall issue from movement and tell them we should wait until wall is repaired. They agree, but my 1-year warranty may expire before this happens and there is still unfinished drywall ceiling issues from a previous ceiling leak repair and cosmetic. They want to deal with all this when they do drywall repair on the structural wall. Fine but my 1-year warranty expires May 17th and it’s now April 22nd with resolution.
April 22nd, I notify warranty I am looking for answers because I am living with a hold one the wall affecting my climate control energy loss with costs and huge inconvenience. We had vacation plans and can’t leave our home like this with pet sitter for dogs. Friends want to visit we have to push their trip. No urgency. Period. Warranty says his boss is on vacation.
April 23, I file a further warranty claim regarding the entire perimeter of garage looks similar to bad concrete with a hole where there had been obvious something is wrong. Nobody addresses the new claim under warranty like they normally do when entered under the warranty contract. Silence.
Friday, May 2nd. They send a framer out and warranty meets him here with me. They pull more drywall off and expose base plates further. Framer starts banging a huge hammer into the wall, moving it, trying to line up with cut base plates. It’s obvious there has been a repair and wall was not anchored as wall moves. At this point I ask them to stop as I have shelving, pictures and boxes on that wall inside and out. All the drywall inside and outside is popping and he starts banging the studs too. Nope. They say they will replace the base plate on the left to align with right and anchor the base plate to the wall. Then repair drywall as that will solve the issue.
I assume at this point that is fair but tell them I prefer the entire wall be exposed for review anything further and drywall inside and outside be replaced. This falls on deaf ears. They will do what they feel is necessary and schedule repairs for a solid week the following week but only repairing what is exposed. Do I have any choices here. It’s all set and I ask again about interior floor and drywall repairs, pushing those warranty issues out until wall other drywall repairs are complete. Warranty agrees. Ok.
Monday May 5th. Framer arrives. Nice guy. We talk with warranty as they had decided to only replace 1 side of baseplate. I request both side ps so they will meet and light up to be anchored. Warranty pushed for only one side. Framers says he has to replace both to anchor correctly because each side is not long enough and pipe is still going to be an issue with a bulge. At this point, I think I can live with some small bulge on inside garage with pictures that are explainable in the future.
The repair is being done. I walk by to take pictures. Baseplate is being reset…over a hole in the concrete with a crack at least 1/4” and on other side a good 1/2” crack but moreover a chunk of concrete that I could probably pull right off that is the foundation. Right then, I stopped all repair. I called warranty and told him and sent pictures. He also said to stop all repairs.
I decide to call the city inspector on this repair because it looks jacked up. Also, shouldn’t I have been made aware at purchase of this repair? Does this meet code? I have lots of picture. Inspector comes in 20 minutes. He said this was not the condition of the wall when he inspected. He said he did not approve this repair and it did not meet code. He told me they must if had to move the slab over and cold pour the additional slab but had obviously not used rebar in the pour and/or drilled rebar to anchor the repair to the foundation. This crack goes the full length of the wall into the corner past the door to the house all load bearing structural wall. He tells me how he would have them fix it and he has to inspect each step under his instructions.
I talk to my husband and we are extremely concerned for a multitude of reasons not limited to the obvious repair not disclosed which we would have said no to purchasing this unit, the handling of this entire situations inconvenience for over a month to us as well as the potential of this issue it obviously effect our home value as well would have to disclose in order to sell the home at any point. These homes were discounted weeks after our purchase below $30k what we paid. On top of this structural issue the financial impact is highly alarming.
May 7th. We decided we need a structural engineer. Initially, DR Horton said they had contacted their engineer but after days of not hearing anything from this person never contacting us, after calling our warranty rep twice, we think it would be best to have DR Horton pay a 3rd party of our choice. Trust in their process and confidence in them as a builder is diminishing. Fast.
We notify DR Horton via our warranty rep of our situation currently and expectation they pay for 3rd party of our choice. I let the rep know a letter would be forthcoming so we follow protocol in writing. He asks if I want to cancel their 3rd party rep and I said "Yes, we prefer to choose someone with no affiliation to DR Horton." We make a lot of calls. We finally find an experience firm that is highly valued out of a Nashville as many local never even called us back.
May 12th. We write a letter to DR Horton advising them in writing everything discussed and the cost of the engineering firm as well as reviewing outstanding warranty items we want extended under our warranty until this larger issue is resolved. We sent this letter to their corporate office for proof of receipt and they copied us, it had been forwarded to their corporate office appropriate office. Today is May 19th and nobody has contacted us to say anything. Zero. Silence.
At this point, we are going to wait for the engineer who can come June 4th. We are going to wait for the report and see how we move forward according to the findings of the experts. It may align with the city inspector, whom we value as an expert but they may find more than we can see at this point in other places, as we do not know if this was done to the full perimeter, if load bearing walls or just this section. I hate to fear the worst. The cement locus is bad on each exterior wall and crumbling by an outside sewer pipe tools which brings pause now that we are looking closer.
May 19th. Still nothing from DR Horton who we advised the price is $1400 in letter. We will, move forward regardless at this point. All confidence is wavering hard. We are not litigious people. We have not thrown the word out to them, once. We have never had to battle anyone in court. We had hope they would want to resolve this quickly and effectively but until we have the facts we are stuck. I would like to say that someone important or accountable reached out to us but it’s been silent. Warranty guy stopped all communication after I wanted them to pay for a 3rd party. He only answers about other newer issues but has not inspected the new ones like previous countless issues I won’t list here. Nothing. Nobody. We will do what we need to do as we have the means if required but are so disappointed in this organization goes beyond words. At this point, my advice to any potential buyers is to turn around and go elsewhere. Buyer Beware.
Thank you for posting your experience, Kay. We escalated this matter to our senior leadership in our Nashville office for their attention.

Reviewed May 15, 2025
Horrible homes. They are out in the Sycamore Vista area where we live repairing homes because of multiple issues with the homes. I have never seen such poor quality and workmanship in my life. Everything you can imagine that is wrong with a stick built home pertains to this builder. I highly recommend you stay away from this builder.
If you are a D.R. Horton homeowner, you should submit requests for warranty service on the company's website. If you are NOT a D.R. Horton homeowner, perhaps you are witnessing our responsiveness to requests for warranty service.

Reviewed May 15, 2025
My backyard doesn’t drain properly and it’s killing the grass. They didn’t grade properly. There is high spots causing flooding. The supervisor said there should be at least 3 drains yet there is one for all the houses. It would cost me over 1500 to install French drainage on something I didn’t do it is due to poor grading that the builder Horton did. I just ask that they fix the issue they have caused. I’ve been a loyal repeat customer my first home in Ft Worth was a Horton, I tell people all the time how I love my home. This issue is causing me to not be a fan any longer. I judge a company on how they fix a mistake they created and so far Horton is falling. It’s a simple fix for a company with so many resources but it’s not fair I should have to pay to fix something they caused. Please help if possible my grass is dying, centipede grass doesn’t like that much water.
Hello Chris - as your home is nearly three years old, lawn maintenance / drainage is a homeowner issue and not covered by D.R. Horton warranty.
Reviewed May 14, 2025
This is my second DR Horton home. I lived in the first one for 17 years with very few issues. I've had a few minor issues with my new home. Mostly with the horrible appliances. I'm currently very annoyed with them. Right after my year warranty expired, 1/3 of the tiles in my master bath cracked. On top of that, they have sent contractor after contractor to my home to fix things that aren't for this address. I'm also getting emails that have my name and address, but have nothing to do with me. I'm quickly losing patience with people constantly at my door.
Hello Kevin - thank you for posting your review. We are sorry to hear that warranty requests are being submitted with your address. We will address this with our team in Ocala.
Reviewed May 14, 2025
Updated on 05/28/2025: A blanket response on HOA guidelines and change the status a resolution in progress did not change the actual situation. It's same as it was.
Original Review: Background. I submitted a fence installation application to the Independence Community Association HOA, which is managed by a third-party HOA management company (Georgia Community Management) and associated with D.R. Horton – Atlanta East Division. While my application was approved, I was instructed to place the fence 18 inches inside my property line, with the explanation that this space was required for maintenance access by owner.
Concerns About Inconsistent Application of Guidelines.A neighboring property has already installed a fence approximately 1 inch from the property line, which was approved and inspected by the HOA. If I am required to leave an 18-inch offset inside my property, this will create a narrow, inaccessible gap between the two fences, making it physically impossible to maintain the space.
To address this fairly and practically, I proposed a mutually agreed solution:• Mirror my neighbor’s 1-inch offset inside my property line,
• Install a weed barrier in the 2-inch gap to eliminate maintenance concerns,
• Add a Chestnut-colored wood panel (approved by HOA) in the front to preserve visual uniformity across both properties (so it will look like we are sharing the same wall).
• Shared a photo of one of the neighbors’ fences with a similar design.
Despite this cooperative and well-considered plan—and the fact that the HOA guidelines provided to homeowners do not mention any 18-inch setback requirement—my request was denied. It appears that my neighbors followed the same version of the guidelines I received, yet the decisions made in our respective cases were not aligned.
Escalation Efforts
• I submitted detailed documentation, including photos, a copy of the HOA guideline and a complete layout proposal.
• I offered to establish a joint email thread and provided a formal written agreement from my neighbor supporting the shared design.
• I escalated the matter to D.R. Horton’s corporate customer care, which acknowledged the issue but ultimately redirected it to the local office without resolution.
• To date, I have not received a clear explanation, access to updated guidelines, or any indication of a fair reassessment of my request.
Key Question Raised
• Why was my proposal denied when a nearly identical fence setup was approved nearby, and there appears to be no corrective action taken by the HOA in that case for more than a year?
Request for Fair Review. I am not seeking special treatment, only equal enforcement, reasonable accommodation and a transparent resolution. I respectfully request that this matter be re-evaluated by the HOA Board of Directors or an appropriate third-party authority, taking into account both fairness and functionality. I am open to meetings or any site visit from architecture board will be highly appreciated. My email chain is stuck to HOA manager and I don’t have any visibility if it’s been forwarded to the board of directors of architecture review.
Hello Arnab - the community's HOA has clearly explained their position, consistent with the community guidelines.

Reviewed May 14, 2025
We purchased a new D.R. Horton home with the clear understanding that both the front yard and backyard would come with healthy, living sod. At the time of closing in August, there was a drought, so grass couldn’t be installed right away. By October, the drought was lifted, and D.R. Horton’s contractor, Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation, finally laid the sod.
From the moment the grass was installed, it looked brown, dry, and dead. We immediately raised concerns to the workers installing it and were told to “trust the process.” Months later, our front and backyard are still in terrible shape. We reported the issue to D.R. Horton’s warranty team, only to be told that they don’t warranty living things. That’s unacceptable—if we had known we’d be stuck with dead grass and no responsibility taken, we never would have signed.
Eventually, a representative named Ken from the warranty department got involved and arranged for Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation to inspect. Two of their reps came out, agreed the sod was in poor condition, and recommended it be fully replaced. They showed us how to use the sprinkler system and promised a follow-up within two weeks.
But instead of a resolution, we got silence. Over a month went by with no update. We followed up with Greenhaven’s owner, who was rude, disrespectful, and dismissive, insisting we weren’t his customer and had no right to speak to him. When we pressed further and showed proof of contact attempts, he hung up on us.
Shortly after that, without any notice or communication, a second group of Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation representatives showed up at our house unannounced. We only found out because we happened to drive by and saw four people walking around our yard, essentially sneaking around our property. We confronted them and asked why no one had informed us they’d be there—they said their boss, Eddie (the Greenhaven owner), told them to come by without notifying us.
This was the second time Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation sent people to inspect our yard. Once again, they confirmed the sod was dead and said it needed to be replaced. One of them said he would inform Eddie—but that was over a month ago, and we have heard nothing back. Not from Ken at D.R. Horton. Not from Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation. Nothing.
Throughout this process, D.R. Horton’s warranty team has been giving us the runaround. They never initiate contact—we only hear from them when we repeatedly reach out. We were most recently told to expect an update from Ken—it’s now been two weeks of silence yet again. Meanwhile, we’re still dealing with dead grass, overgrown weeds, and an embarrassing yard in both the front and back. The HOA expects us to mow regularly, but we’re just cutting down weeds to avoid fines. Our neighbors all have green, healthy yards. Ours looks like an abandoned lot.
After four months of this, we are beyond frustrated. We’ve already warned several friends and family to avoid buying from D.R. Horton, and we certainly wouldn’t trust Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation with anything. This company has shown zero accountability for poor work, and when called out, they’d rather lie, ignore, or be combative than fix the problem. They’ve proven that customer satisfaction means nothing to them—it’s all about the money. We absolutely regret buying a home from D.R. Horton and would never again buy a home that isn’t 100% completed beforehand. If you’re considering a new build with them—especially if Greenhaven Landscaping and Irrigation is involved—run the other way.
Thank you for your post. We understand your community is currently under drought restrictions. As the watering has been minimal, when you cut your grass too short, the sun will burn the roots causing it to turn brown. You should raise the deck of your mower during drought conditions - especially in the Texas sun.

Reviewed May 14, 2025
I am extremely disappointed with our experience with DR Horton. My husband and I were interested in purchasing a home, however needed to sell our home in a short amount of time due to how far along they were on the build. We were told at that time that, “DR Horton is not in the business of keeping people’s money”. We truly felt confident giving them our earnest money after being told this. My husband and I did everything we could to get our house in tip top shape to sell, spending many sleepless nights painting baseboards, deep cleaning, etc. with a 1 year old. It was not easy, we did not have a great realtor to start and with the short amount of time we had to sell, we were not able to make it work.
We still wanted to show DR Horton that we were trying our best to sell and not hurt the builder’s realtor since she said a lot transfer will not hurt her, but a lot cancellation will. We hired a new realtor and did a lot transfer. Once again, spent a lot of time and experienced a lot of stress trying to sell our home with a young baby. Unfortunately, we had a family emergency requiring us to fly to California to care for our family member. With the amount of stress our family was under trying to sell our home while caring for our 1 year old and now having to fly to the other side of the country to care for our parent, we contacted DR to let them know our situation and that we would not be able to sell our home during this challenging time. We were just told that DR Horton “sympathizes with our situation, but will not be giving our earnest money back”.
We should have never been told from the start that “DR Horton is not in the business of keeping people’s money”. We did so much to try to make this work, for them to just keep our money. We are a single income family and that money is a lot for us. It honestly is distatetful and poor business in my opinion. They instilled a false hope that we would get our earnest money back if things didn’t work out. We did everything that we could on our end to try to make it work and it’s extremely bothersome that a large company is keeping money from a family that genuinely tried to make things work.
The process with them was not smooth and there were many mistakes. Our old realtor was included in on messages regarding our lot transfer, even though we reached out to make sure that would not happen. The new lot that we went under contract for was not what it was described to be by the builder’s agent. When we walked the lot, we were under the impression that we would have some flat space in the backyard before a steep hill. When the flags were put in marking the slab, it was very apparent that our yard was only a pretty significant hill sloping down. Definitely not a backyard space that is safe for very young children.
The builder’s realtor knew that was a priority for us and even recommended that particular lot. We brought up our concerns with the builder’s agent and were told she would see what can be done about that. No one ever contacted us to address this concern. There seems to be no grace given to the potential buyer. They haven’t even started building the home and have plenty of time to find a new buyer. I honestly will never consider a DR Horton home after this experience. They clearly are in the business of keeping people’s money and are only looking out their pocketbooks at the end of the day. Not a builder that I think is in the business of building family homes.
Reviewed May 14, 2025
This has been the worst experience working with these con artist of people. I was approved then right before closing I am not approved. Crystal ** in South Carolina and Lisa her supervisors are liars from the get go. Lisa decidedly she was going to email me this sincerely letter that she is here to make sure I am satisfied and have a great experience. Well it has been the worst. They approved my child’s income at the beginning and then tell me before closing they can’t use it and that I had to fill another application and my credit report. I don’t think so I encourage you please don’t look at this company for a mortgage or customer service
Hello Shannon, the mortgage approval process is highly regulated and compliance with the regulations can be confusing and frustrating. D.R. Horton works with our borrowers to make the process as easy as possible. We are sorry to hear there may have been miscommunication in your process.

Updated review: June 3, 2025
I want to acknowledge that Jay, **, a manager at D.R. Horton, and Karen, ** from D.R. Horton staff, contacted me to apologize for the recent confusion. They assured me that the necessary services would be provided promptly. I appreciate their efforts to resolve the issue quickly.
Original Review: May 13, 2025
PLEASE READ ALL THIS BEFORE YOU CONSIDER PURCHASING FROM DR HORTON!!!! I'M TRYING TO SAVE YOU FROM THE MISERY. I sent Dr Horton customer care the following email below on 5/9/25 as well as a warranty ticket request through their website. I never received a response back, as the matter is urgent, so I contacted the local dr Horton office in our neighborhood 3 days later. A salesman by the name of Nick had great customer service and went above and beyond to reach out to someone to contact me regarding this matter.
I received a call from Valerie ** on 5/13/25 at Orlando West Customer the next day, who was extremely rude immediately upon answering and learning who I was. She communicated her frustration of being pissed because her manager contacted her and pretty much rushed her to deal with the issue and return my call. She was very unprofessional and pretty much told me our situation isn’t a priority and she don’t know how long it would take for her to get someone to come out to look at the issue, and she tried to blame our issue on a hurricane that happened last year. She pretty much insinuated that, although they will send someone out to look at the damage, they still probably won’t fix it and it will be our responsibility.
I requested to speak with someone above her such as a manager or supervisor and she told me she isn’t allowed to provide me with a contact person above her. She continued to insinuate that I was lying about how the issue transpired in our home, and when I was trying to get clarification from her, she cut me off and hung the phone up on me. I have several witnesses that were present and the entire incident was recorded, so everyone can clearly see I was professional the entire time, however this lady was still rude. We had a professional to take a look at the issue and the professional didn’t want to take our money and clearly said the roof leak is as a result of a cracked goose neck bend and it was not installed correctly by the builders, which we had no way of discovering this prior to moving in.
We will elevate this and take it to the news media if necessary, if we don't get this resolved asap. We have all documentation of the issue as well as recordings of the unprofessional conversation with Valerie, who can be reached via email at OrlandoWestCustomerCare@drhorton.com and her contact number again is **.. I’m not sure where or when they hired this lady Valerie, but she didn’t have the same customer service as the people who sold us the house or as the sales rep Nick from phone number ** who reached out to get me some help immediately upon learning that no one was responding to my complaint and/or request about our roof leaking. Again below you will find the email I sent to Valerie/orlando customer care service on 5/9/25.
"I am writing to report a significant water leak affecting multiple areas of my property. The leak is originating from a crack in the gooseneck bend/pipe on the roof, which directly feeds into the laundry room. As a result, water is penetrating through the wall into the laundry room and the adjacent back room. The ceiling in both the laundry room and back room is showing substantial water damage, indicated by brown staining. Furthermore, the carpet in the back room is consistently wet, posing a risk of mold and further structural damage. I request that you arrange for a qualified professional to assess and repair the damaged gooseneck and address the consequential water damage to the interior of the property as soon as possible. I am available to discuss this matter further at your convenience. Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent issue."
Hello Lorinda - when reporting a request for warranty service, homeowners are asked to submit their request on the company's website. This request is then routed to the appropriate customer service technician for assistance. I do not find any requests for a warrantable repair in our system for your home. **Thank you for posting an update. We hope you enjoy your D.R. Horton home for many years.
Reviewed May 11, 2025
Working alongside Maria ** at DR Horton’s Broadview Estates and Grandview communities has been a true pleasure and professional asset. Her deep knowledge of the company, its homes, and the entire new construction process shines at every open house and client interaction. Maria's dedication to customer service is unmatched—she consistently goes the extra mile to ensure buyers feel informed, comfortable, and excited about their future homes. Together, we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on creative marketing strategies to promote these fantastic communities, and her innovative thinking and teamwork spirit have made a real impact. As a partner in the field, Maria is a valuable resource, and I’m proud to work together with her to help clients achieve their dream of homeownership.
Reviewed May 10, 2025
Formal Complaint Regarding Unprofessional and Inappropriate Behavior form the sales-person NOEMI ** at Harmony West. I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding an extremely unprofessional and uncomfortable experience my wife and I had during a recent visit to your community at Harmony West. A few weeks ago, on a Thursday or Friday around 11:00 AM, my wife and I visited your community. When we arrived, the office appeared to be closed. Shortly after, an individual entered the office, and we followed her inside. From the moment we entered, this person was noticeably rude to my wife, which we found disrespectful and unwelcoming.
As we attempted to engage in conversation to learn more about your services, the situation worsened. The individual began flirting with me directly in front of my wife, making both of us feel extremely uncomfortable and disrespected. Due to this inappropriate and unprofessional behavior, we chose to leave the office immediately without sharing our information or continuing the visit. We found the conduct to be not only unprofessional but bordering on sexual harassment. I am bringing this matter to your attention because we believe no one else should have to go through a similar experience. I'm considering to filing a sexual harassment complaint and filing a complaint to Realtor Association. Please confirm that this complaint has been received and let me know what steps will be taken in response. I would like to address this matter by email. **
Hello Elizabeth. Thank you for posting about your experience at Harmony West. We have escalated this matter to our senior management in Orlando for their attention.

Reviewed May 9, 2025
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding an extremely unprofessional and uncomfortable experience my wife and I had during a recent visit to your office. A few weeks ago, on a Thursday around 11:00 AM, my wife and I visited your office. When we arrived, the office appeared to be closed. Shortly after, an individual entered the office, and we followed her inside. From the moment we entered, this person was noticeably rude to my wife, which we found disrespectful and unwelcoming.
As we attempted to engage in conversation to learn more about your services, the situation worsened. The individual began flirting with me directly in front of my wife, making both of us feel extremely uncomfortable and disrespected. Due to this inappropriate and unprofessional behavior, we chose to leave the office immediately without sharing our information or continuing the visit. We found the conduct to be not only unprofessional but bordering on sexual harassment. I am bringing this matter to your attention because we believe no one else should have to go through a similar experience. I respectfully request that this issue be investigated and addressed appropriately. I’m considering to put a complaint to The state licensing board and filing a sexual harassment complaint.
Hello Adam. Thank you for posting about your experience at Harmony West. We have escalated this matter to our senior management in Orlando for their attention.
Reviewed May 7, 2025
If you ask me, compare and think first before buying from them. The house cost me more than the houses from another construction company, and they did not include a garage door opener, washer or dryer, I had to buy them. Besides, it was only supposed to have carpet in the living room and apart from the poor quality of it, they put carpet in the dining room area where there should only be flooring. In general, the finishes are of poor quality and they also do not include bathroom doors... In general, not satisfied.
Hi Ceci - please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website and our local customer care team will ensure all warrantable repairs are appropriately resolved.
Reviewed May 7, 2025
My issue has been taken care by D.R Horton, not completely but partial. Representative said that will also be addressed. So, I'd like to remove my past reviews from here. 3 Star rating for the hassle all this while.
Hi Tariq. Thank you for the update. Any future concerns may be reported on the company's website and they will be promptly addressed.
Reviewed May 1, 2025
My son and I purchased a brand new house less than two months ago. No ethical sales practice and a lot of items not disclosed. My walls are cracking. The sheet rock won. My ceiling is splitting and coming down. Nails are popping out. The bedroom wall Is cracked in half and One corner of my house is not even sitting on the foundation and it has a two inch gap of nothing but air and moisture getting into my house causing mould. Also before our closing we got our fence approved. Conveniently, after the fence was installed, my approval paperwork was lost and now I'm being told I have twenty feet of my yard that I'm not allowed To use, but I have to maintain and pay taxes on. I have contacted an attorney along with many people in my community.
Hello Lisa - thank you for posting your comments. This matter has been directed to our senior management in Myrtle Beach, SC. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website so they can be appropriately resolved.
Reviewed April 30, 2025
I have issue with the color to paint my walls. Laura is not helping at all. She is not giving herself chance to think about helping her customer. She pushes you away in very calm way. Darra is great. She is doing her best to help. Some of their employees are so hard to deal with. Overall I will say if you can avoid buying from them. Do yourself a favor and stay away. I will update my review for more specific issues during purchasing the house so I may help you to make a decision.
If you need information regarding your home, please visit the D.R. Horton website and submit a Contact Us form found in the Customer Care area of the website.

Reviewed April 29, 2025
I will preface this review to say that I was the Director for maintenance for 1200 apartments and over 1 million square feet of office building for over 10 years in Boston. Everything is the cheapest you can buy. I live in a 6 year old Horton house and so far I have had to replace: The roof shingles (as well as 6 other home owners), the siding needed nailing all around the house The stove, the microwave, the kitchen Fawcett, the rug and padding and a couple of light fixtures as well as a couple of light switches. The interior doors are carboard hollow cores that can be purchased at Home depot for $25! Sound proofing is inexistent. The windows (no name brand to be found on them, hence cheapest ones available) come without screens and most of the balances (the springs that aid opening and closing the windows) are already broken! Already a couple are fogging up between the two panes!
It is unheard off to have to replace a 6 year old shingle roof! All the siding needed to be nailed down because the were flapping in the wind (as well as most home owners that could afford it) The paint is the cheapest paint Sherwin Williams sells and it is fading in most homes in our 60 House enclave. I have lost count on how many homes have had to repaint their homes already. So don't be fooled into buying a pretty new home from this company. I am now in the process of unloading this house and buying a non cookie cutter stand alone house.
All D.R. Horton homes are built to meet or exceed local building codes.

Reviewed April 27, 2025
Studs 24” not 16 on center. 3/8 inch sheetrock nailed. Not screwed. Cheap flooring. Lots of misaligned trim. Give your choice a thorough once over inspection. Poor attention to detail. There are many developments springing up way too quickly. The photo attached is just 1 example. I installed a storm door. The door is square, unfortunately the jam wasn’t.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. D.R. Horton homes are built to meet or exceed local building codes. If a homeowner has a warrantable repair, the request for service should be submitted on the company's website.

Reviewed April 26, 2025
BEWARE!! Check out everything-how long warranties are good for and how easy it is to get it fixed. Make sure that your HOA has a board that you can go to with the violations, making sure the HOA guidelines rules and policies are being followed. This is my experience, because they’re still building two years later we’ve never had a board. We have had the worst HOA services that does nothing as far as correcting the violations investors swooped in and bought up homes for rentals and the HOA has no clue which homes are rented. It takes months and months for them to correct anything that is making our community look like trash. Our entrance into the place has potholes and has been torn up for years, but we were told that they would be fixed after our homes were done with construction correction realtors told us when construction was done, shame on us we assumed it was our homes was the end of our construction NO.
Two years later they are finally getting around to do the final construction in which then we can have a board and hopefully get rid of the HOA that we presently have that does absolutely nothing but collect our money for our trash collection, light for the street which half the time they’re out and our security, which is really??? You call and they still can’t do anything. We were totally misled, but our fault for not doing research. We were looking at new homes inexpensive new homes, and now we deal in the neighborhood that pretty much in some parts of our community are trashed! All I can say is do your research. I wish I had especially on your homeowners insurance. Do not get it from DHI. Go to another vendor about $700 cheaper a year! Good luck.
Hello Pamela - thank you for sharing your experience. Your community's property management company should be contacted with any concerns you have about the common areas of the community.
Reviewed April 25, 2025
I requested my 11 month inspection warranty and I submitted everything to the service and it's been 2 months since I submitted it and DR Horton still hasn't replied back, in my opinion DR Horton lacks getting their messages and seeing them.
Thank you for sharing. Your concern has been directed to our management team in Fort Worth for their attention.
Reviewed April 23, 2025
Purchased our home in the Retreat at Wild Wing, absolutely love it. Everything from the offer to purchase to the closing table was very easy and everyone we worked with was very polite and professional.
Hello Barry - thank you for sharing your recent experience in Myrtle Beach. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton to build your new home and we hope you enjoy it for many years.
Reviewed April 22, 2025
I’ve tried to purchase a home with them. In a few cities And they want to charge high HOA fees for no reason. Not taking care of anything. The salesman for them said, "We wanna make sure nobody is leaving junk outside." Hahaha. Nice joke. He’s building a house in a street where other builders are already built homes. Dr Horton wants HOA fees for the only lot in that neighborhood. Unreal.

Reviewed April 21, 2025
- Site supervisor inspected and performed a repair. Crack reappeared within 6 months, and no further action taken since warranty expired.
- This issue is recurring in multiple homes in the Villas, indicating a broader underlying problem. This is not cosmetic—it suggests a persistent construction defect.
- Whether it's framing, truss uplift, weight-bearing, or structural, it requires a permanent solution.
- If it turns out to be weight-bearing, I’m concerned about risks to the home’s integrity, property, and safety.
2. Worst Lawn Quality – Unacceptable- Sod and lawn quality are extremely poor—thin, patchy, and dying within weeks of move-in.
- Multiple re-sodding attempts have failed due to poor soil prep and quality materials.
- The lawn does not meet the standard expected from a new build of this cost.
In conclusion, my experience with Renn Quarter by D.R. Horton has been deeply disappointing—marked by subpar construction quality, unresolved issues, and a lack of accountability once the warranty period ends. While I remain hopeful that D.R. Horton will take meaningful steps to improve their customer service and building standards, based on my firsthand experience, I cannot confidently recommend them to future homebuyers.
Thank you for posting your experience. Please refer to your home warranty to determine which concerns may be covered. After year 2 of home ownership, requests for warranty service should be directed to RWC - guidance is provided in your home warranty guide which can be found on the D.R. Horton website.

Reviewed April 21, 2025
I recently purchased my home in Eagle Lake, Fl. It was a terrible experience with sales people where they speed up the process to have it seen prior to closing and made promises to fix by closing which never happened. The cabinets people terrible, missing part of a drawer, the sub-contractor made me sign and I suppose they made me believe they took notes of all missing parts to notify DR Horton and never heard anything from anyone.
The HOA don’t do anything but just care about the appearance of the house after a hurricane hit my house and I had no assistance from FEMA or any other source. HOA is there just to enforce you have your property nice and neat but don’t have enough to offer but a Community pool where is a mini pool actually instead where basically only kids are allowed.
Hello Jessica - please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the company's website and they will be addressed by the local customer care team.
Reviewed April 16, 2025
Our home has been great overall, but one aspect we've found disappointing is our experience with Customer Care Representative Tashawna **. Her communication lacks warmth and professionalism—there are no greetings, and her tone is consistently flat and unwelcoming, which feels out of place for someone in a customer care role. We truly miss the previous representative, who handled interactions with much more courtesy and care.
Hello Hyacinth - thank you for sharing your experience. We shared your comments with our management team in Northern California for their attention. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and we hope you enjoy your home for many years.
Reviewed April 15, 2025
We our pleased with our new home and it’s so nice to know we got a good price. We hope to buy again from D.R. Horton in the future. We had a good experience with our new home and love all the things they offered for us like paying all closing costs and add ons.
Hello Yovani. Thank you for posting about your recent experience and for choosing D.R. Horton to build your home. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.

Reviewed April 14, 2025
Buyer Beware - D.R. Horton wants your money. They sell you a house and then you're stuck. Things that were supposed to get done before purchasing did not happen. Things that were supposed to get done after the 1-Year walk did not happen. The big stuff we pushed to make happen and gave up on the rest. But our biggest concern is the roof we are having to replace after 6 years. Neither D.R.Horton or Aspen (company that did the roof) will take responsibility for the poor job that resulted in a leak for us and now looking at replacing the roof because tiles keep coming off that were not put properly. But we are not under warranty so no one will help.
I guess it is ok with D.R. Horton if we have to pay to replace a roof that should last 20 years after 6 years. They already got their money. What do they care. Aspen blames D.R. Horton for providing poor materials and D.R. Horton blames Aspen. In my mind, they both stink. Oh and on top of that, we have a leak in the plumbing to fix that they found when checking out the roof. Also courtesy of D.R. Horton and the wonderful providers of services.
Hello Kathryn - as the home closed six years ago, the remaining warranty coverage for the home is limited to major structural damage. Please refer to your RWC Warranty Guide for instructions as to how to submit a warranty request for years 3-10 of your home's warranty.
Reviewed April 12, 2025
Wow!! I am extremely surprised there are no reviews posted for the Headwater Cove community in Lewes, DE. Ever since I moved here in August 2024, I have heard nothing but negative comments regarding D.R. Horton Builders and unfortunately have experienced firsthand how these homes are built, as well as watching the remainder of homes going up and being completed in record time in the development. I bought here because I had heard of D.R. Horton having a better reputation than most other builders. Had I have done my research beforehand I probably would not have moved here. My bad!!
Aside from the initial punch list of "blue-taped" items noted in the walk-through, I am still noticing daily additional discrepancies in poor workmanship. It appalls me that a brand new, half-million+ dollar home comes with the amount of problems these homes have. It's no joke!! I do love the one-level, open-concept floorplan of the home and the neighborhood is very friendly but the lack of craftmanship is the worst I've ever seen, and you don't notice a lot of it until it's too late. Then you have to do much of the legwork (repeatedly) to get things resolved... the squeaky wheel gets the oil. I agree with other reviews regarding D.R. Horton not wanting to take responsibility. I even had the person in charge of setting up the appointments for contractors tell me, "I didn't need to get an attitude with him" just for asking when could I expect stuff to be done. Great customer service, right?
I get that they don't want the expense of sending another contractor out, but if they'd hire qualified workers that take integrity in their craft in the first place (instead of just another body), that would be less likely to happen. After all....I guess that's "job security" for those that have to come back and put a Band-Aid on it to pacify the homeowner, until it needs to be addressed again later (and it usually will). So, those of you who have had little to no issues with your home, you are in the minority and I'm happy for you. Others... Do your research!! I mistakenly had rose colored glasses on with the excitement of purchasing a new home.
Hi Teri - thank you for posting about your experience. Your review has been directed to our management team in Delaware for their attention.

Reviewed April 11, 2025
I purchased my house 3 years ago and it was rushed last minute. This has been a horrible experience. There have been many damages throughout the house from the walkthrough that was pushed aside. I reached out to the company about issues with my house not matching colors (exterior), erosion on my fence line due to no leveling, wooden floors coming apart, cracks in all the main rooms. They ended up putting bandages over the issues. Then a year later, the fixings either caused more damage to my house or came back worse. I have not had good customer service due to not being heard and having others involved hushed, too. I have included pictures after a year of the fixings - ceiling painting, french drains, and floor fixing.
Than you for sharing your experience. Your concerns have been directed to our office in Rowlett, TX for their attention.
Reviewed April 3, 2025
It has been like more than a month that I am waiting for my house repair. I had already sent my 11th month inspection report to you but didn't get any response till today. Every time I call, it goes to voicemail and I left too many msgs with my phone number but never replied.
Hello Niroj. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have directed your concern to our management team in Fort Worth for their attention.
Reviewed April 1, 2025
I had an amazing first time home buying experience. From the moment my family first met with AJ in the sales office and when Travis gave us a homeowner walkthrough, all my questions were answered! AJ was extremely responsive with questions on pending items (epoxy flooring). Travis gave us a very detailed tour of the home and explained where everything was at! Waterlines, breakers, pest control equipment, air filtration system, gutters, sprinklers, he covered it all! Both were extremely helpful and were clear with their communication. They made my home buying experience, a positive one.

Reviewed March 30, 2025
We toured a few of their builds and the Salesperson was great and very informative for us! We knew we weren’t ready to buy just yet because we were waiting for our own house to go under contract, no biggie. But then 5 days later our salesperson reached out and asked if we were interested in submitting a contingent offer in the house. We spoke to our buying realtor and she helped us put together an offer. We submitted and then our salesperson requested a bunch of items for the offer so we worked all day to get them what they were requesting and then submitted. 2 hours later we get a message from them letting us know they accepted someone else’s offer on the home.
It was obvious they used our offer to get someone else to commit from being on the fence without us even being told they were working with someone else. It is was very deceptive on their part and at minimum they could have informed us of the other person. We would have been fine losing the house prior to this, but to have the salesperson reach out and recommend doing this only to have this happen a few hours later is a terrible practice and they need to learn to communicate. The salesperson was great when helping us tour, but this part definitely soured us and we will be looking at other builds in our area now.
Hello Russell - we are sorry to hear that your offer for the home was not accepted. We hope you will view other homes to find the perfect match for you.

Reviewed March 27, 2025
We moved here to retire. It's been a nightmare. They didn't want to fix anything, the easement restrictions are so ridiculous that we're left with 8 ft of yard and by God, if touch up painting is needed, they'll had you the paint and tell you to do it yourself. We've had to fix a lot of things ourselves and you can't get ahold of anyone for help. We'll leave this place as soon as we can!
Hi Beverly - Thank you for your comments. Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the D.R. Horton website.
Reviewed March 27, 2025
Foundation cracked and leaked back yard a swamp half of property is an easement. Got a corner lot and can’t use property for my dogs. Upcharged for the property and have less than a cheaper lot. Buyer make sure you get all info prior to signing.
Hello Scott - thank you for posting your comments. Your requests for service have been assigned to the appropriate vendor partner for completion.
Reviewed March 25, 2025
Don't expect Kathy ** to be truthful or transparent when asking for answers to questions asked about certain builder concessions. Will play you along and act like she's "working on it" instead of being straightforward to simple yes or no questions.
Hello Patricia - thank you for sharing your comments and for choosing D.R. Horton. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed March 22, 2025
Six weeks ago, we purchased a D.R. Horton home and we love it! Our former home was 3,500 square feet and we downsized to 1,800 square feet as our kids are grown and we are active middle age adults who wished to have an attractive, low maintenance home. Well, we found it! The Cali floor plan was perfect for us. It is one story home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are laminate floors throughout the house which makes upkeep of the floors easy since there are no transitional pieces or carpet. Kitchen countertops are durable and beautiful as they are granite with mixtures of black, gray and white. Layout of the home is ideal with an open floor plan and all the rooms are easily accessible for a wheelchair bound person as well. Prior to closing, we hired a very thorough home inspector and any and all issues were properly addressed in a timely manner.
Amenities include lake access, picnic area and a pool! There is a gravel road to the lake and an eagle's nest with two eagles in one of the trees. We have seen deer in the wooded areas off the path and geese and ducks in the ponds. The picnic area has a large covered pavilion and the pool has a building with restrooms as well. For all these reasons and more, we love our new home.
Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and for sharing your recent experience. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed March 19, 2025
Low quality paint fixtures vinyl flooring rug sheet rock. They build right on top of each other in the fastest way. So sorry we bought this house. The lot size is large, siding is good but all homes are factory produced with very low quality.
Hello Joe - thank you for posting your review. Your concerns have been shared with our management team in Raleigh, NC for their attention.
Reviewed March 17, 2025
First our entire septic system fails due to being crushed. This was a $20k homeowner expense. And now our roof is leaking after we had it replaced due to improper installation within the first year. STAY AWAY FROM THESE HOMES. What you "save" in purchase cost, you pay in repairs due to lack of quality work.
Please ensure all requests for warranty service are submitted on the D.R. Horton website.
Reviewed March 17, 2025
Is been almost 6 years and so far is been a nightmare with the structure of the home. All second floor is making squishy noise and is lifting as there’s no Nails attached so dangerous. Also the cheap I paint interior and exterior is so horrible, the interior walls are NOT STRAIGHT as the carpenter don’t know how to use a level or tape measure. Also every time it rains water gets inside the floor from the Foundation, this people from. D.R. Horton are horrible. Stay away from them, DR
Please refer to the RWC warranty guide (found on the D.R. Horton website) for information regarding submitting a warranty request in years 3-10 of your home's 10-year limited warranty.

Reviewed March 17, 2025
I have been reaching out to DR Horton on my 3 1/2 year old regarding a 6x6 sinkhole since December 2024. They are refusing to fix. They did not compact the soil, so it is opening up. I also have a landslide on the side of a retainer wall, where it appears they filled with sand, that has now separated and is loading my yard with sand. They are incompetent builders and will not fix anything. They threw my neighbors house up in 6 months. **
Hello Sharon - you can find a copy of the RWC warranty guide on the D.R. Horton website. The warranty guide can assist you with submitting a warranty request to RWC for issues with your home during years 3-10 of your homes limited 10-year warranty.
Reviewed March 14, 2025
I recently got into a home with D.R. Horton and love the new house. It is beautiful and spacious. I have to thank Alyssa and Bri for all the help and support 🙏. They were very professional and I want to thank Steve the General Contractor here onsite for walking me through helping assist with how things work on this house. I appreciate y'all with all my heart and I would definitely recommend y'all to everyone looking to get a new house.
Hello Sergio. Thank you for sharing your experience with D.R. Horton. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.

Reviewed March 13, 2025
Overall a decent house, built as expected from a mass producer. HOWEVER, the warranty department is very difficult to work with. Most times you have to send a request in three or four times before anyone will acknowledge it. Then comes the arguments, nothing is ever the builders problem and nothing ever gets resolved. Just fix it yourself and eat the cost. Because even if you have raw sewage running through your yard, they will say it's not their problem. Read all the other reviews and stay away from this builder.
Hello Joanne - thank you for posting your review. Your concerns have been shared with our senior management in our East Florida office to help improve the performance of our warranty team in Vero Beach.
Reviewed March 11, 2025
I’ve been looking for months for a condo after downsizing and moved to Nashville after selling my home. I loved the Nashville area but affordability was an issue for me. I had previously looked at a townhome in Paddington Place with Jimmy from D.R. Horton before moving to Nashville. Jimmy continued to keep me informed of new developments within Paddington Place and I’m glad he did. I was looking for a place where I didn’t have to take care of a lawn and I wanted multiple bathrooms and a pool for the residents with a reasonable HOA.
Paddington Place is still being developed and I have to admit that the process of purchasing a townhome here using their mortgage company was simple and easy as well as saving me a considerable amount of money. Since I moved in I’ve submitted a couple of warranty claims which were answered and completed in a timely manner. The team at D.R. Horton in my area really took care of me and made the process very smooth and easy.
Hello Wilbur. Thank you for sharing your recent experience with your purchase. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and we hope you enjoy your home for many years.
Reviewed March 11, 2025
I live in a D.R. Home neighborhood. I purchased this home from someone who bought the house new and lived in it for two years. I have lived in the home one year. The roofs in the neighborhood all have many roof shingles that blow down when there is a strong wind. The first time I picked some up, I couldn't believe the cheap roofing material that is used. I was told that these shingles are the cheapest tiles they make from a roofer who charged me $350 to replace the shingles that blew off. Really?
This is the kind of workmanship we pay hundreds of thousands for a house and this is what you give the home buyer? It also looks like they added paint to the texturing. I wiped a mark off the wall with a wet paper towel and the paint came off with it. I grew up in a different era than the people who sell this kind of home. I can't seem to wrap my head around the idea is to get as much money as fast as you can. A pretty home only goes so far. Then you live in it and find out what you bought. If you are planning to have a house built by them, ask for an upgrade on the roofing tiles and have the paint on the walls not mixed with the texturing. The best thing to do is when you have bad weather and strong wind drive around in one of their neighborhoods. I wished I had taken some pictures. The whole neighborhood has shingles in their yard.
D.R. Horton is aware of the significant weather that impacted north Texas. We take home quality seriously and are committed to ensuring that our homes meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and durability. To stand behind this commitment, D.R. Horton provides a two-year limited builder warranty. Homeowners should submit a warranty request on our website. As damages caused by extreme weather may not be covered by the home's warranty, homeowners should also contact their insurance company.
Reviewed March 10, 2025
Unfortunately, I have NOTHING good to say about DR Horton. It has been almost a year that I purchase my "NEW" home so I thought. It has been a problem after problem from day one. Local staff unfortunately do not respond accordingly and do not get anything done!!! The amount of time I have waisted with their "local staff" writing emails, phone calls, waiting for appointments that supposedly were scheduled, has been terrible. It has been a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE TO SAY THE LEAST.
From day one I clearly complied with everything they told me. The walk throughs honestly it was all a waste of time. Here, I sit almost a year out today and out of my list of approximately 20 situations that need to be addressed/fixed, etc... only probably 3 or 4 items got done. UNFORTUNATELY it has been argument after argument, they choose to cover up the problem rather than doing it correctly as they should have done originally. My opinion their production is quantity (clearly) NOT QUALITY! I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND DR HORTON TO NO ONE!!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We forwarded your comments to our team in Ocala to ensure all warrantable repairs are appropriately resolved.
Reviewed March 10, 2025
I bought a new construction home from DR Horton ten days ago and a piece of my roof is in my lawn. My roof is broken only 10 days after buying a home from them! I will never buy from them again. POOR WORKMANSHIP HOMES.
D.R. Horton is aware of the significant weather that impacted north Texas. We take home quality seriously and are committed to ensuring that our homes meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and durability. To stand behind this commitment, D.R. Horton provides a two-year limited builder warranty. Homeowners should submit a warranty request on our website. As damages caused by extreme weather may not be covered by the home's warranty, homeowners should also contact their insurance company.
Reviewed March 7, 2025
Use cardboard on exterior of home which is supposed to take the place of OSB or plywood used by other builders. Creates a home that is not air tight, feel the cold air coming thru the walls. Shingles used on roof are supposed to withstand wind, but in a wind event of 50MPH winds, took shingles off of the roof 3 different times and they claim this is a supplier issue, but yet their superintendents don't monitor the builds as they should. Had stucco all over the roof and they used a pressure washer to get it off compromising the shingles in those areas. They attempted to fix the drainage issues 3 different times without ever actually fixing the issue, but making it worse.
D.R. Horton is aware of the significant weather that impacted Jarrell. We take home quality seriously and are committed to ensuring that our homes meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and durability. To stand behind this commitment, D.R. Horton provides a two-year limited builder warranty. Homeowners should submit a warranty request on our website. As damages caused by extreme weather may not be covered by the home's warranty, homeowners should also contact their insurance company.
Reviewed March 5, 2025
Moron designers put no coaxial or ethernet cable in the living room, put no Ethernet cables throughout the house yet put a coaxial cable in one room an a phone jack landline port in the other upstairs bedroom.
Hello Gaius - Newer homes are designed for homeowners to use wireless routers with minimal cables running through the home. Home offices often require an ethernet cable and a telephone landline which is why you saw that configuration. The other ethernet outlet allows connectivity a wireless router to provide internet connectivity throughout the house.
Reviewed March 1, 2025
Buyer beware! Do not let “America’s builder” fool you! This builder throws up your home, and gives you the illusion PRIOR to closing that they are there to assist you with all your needs. They aren’t! We have a drainage issue that was caused by improperly grading the lot. We also have granite that is cheap and cracking that they won’t replace and one of their top executives said “well, at this price point, you can expect a cheaper product.” My home was a 1/2 of a million dollars. I don’t consider that cheap. They give zero integrity in anything they do unless it is dumping money into their own products. The worst!
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2025
My experience with D.R. Horton has been the absolute worst. My house is only 3 years old and my cheap vinyl floor has bubbles everywhere especially in kitchen. Carpet wrinkles throughout entire house. Very cheap plastic shower with flimsy door. Just paid $13K to have shower replaced. I’ve had to paint the entire house because paint they use is so cheap. I complained about my floor before the 1 year warranty and they claim it was our fault. After 1 year mark, they’ll completely ignore you. I don’t know how they are allowed to get away with this especially for a home that cost almost $400K.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2025
Can’t say enough about my purchase experience. My employer is growing business in Nashville area and relocating employees here. Whenever I can, I pass on contact info for Mike **. Very chill, knowledgeable, and helpful sales consultant.
Hello Gwenne - thank you for sharing your experience with D.R. Horton. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2025
DR Horton in Albuquerque New Mexico is where we purchased in 2022 not knowing that we would have years of work ahead fixing things in a brand new house. The division is run by a realtor saleswoman, Tonya ** so beware that the 3rd party trades who actually build your house have no supervision by a GC or experience on site. She makes a lot of money on you the quicker the build is. Therefore 3rd party contractors do work as fast as they can, pushed to finish and get paid, and close quick.
The leaders at division New Mexico take multi long vacations, so good luck getting an email back, they think it’s nothing. No customer service, they just call a third party trade who did the bad work in the first place to call you. We didn’t get to do an inspection before we moved in. Just got papers to sign on the brief walkthru with a salesman. We took notes, he didn’t. Basically everything from electrical to doors, plumbing, hardware, appliances, fire alarm didn’t work, or wasn’t wired correctly or worse. The folks that run DR Horton New Mexico are unprofessional sales people who have zero concern about a quality build for a customer. It’s all quick build money for them, vacations and parties. Buy from another pro quality builder, that can actually build your house right, sadly it’s a poorly run division for Horton in Albuquerque.
Hi Tyler - you can find a copy of your home's warranty online at https://www.drhorton.com/documents-and-guides.

Reviewed Feb. 23, 2025
I purchased a new home 2021 at Rancho Mirage community. First issue was they tried to say no garage door motor would be provided. Eventually it was. Refrigerator, washer & dryer did not come with home. Had to purchase on my own. Then discovered the electric outlets had no power. Under warranty & fixed. Outlet in living room had a bad wire so had to pay for it myself. Past the warranty. Had home inspected after that. Insulation in attic is half of what state requires. A part for the fan motor in the attic was not installed. Front driveway concrete is now cracking. How terrible. That's my review. Thank you.
Hello Harry - a copy of your home's limited 10-year warranty can be found online at https://www.drhorton.com/documents-and-guides
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2025
Poor quality of materials, cheapest labor/contractor, do not stand behind their product. Common response from warranty service is “we don’t cover that.” I have had closet shelves fall off the wall because of poor quality drywall and improper installation. My latest issue is the retaining nut for the kitchen sink does not hold nor can it be tightened in any way because it is too big for the drain.
Hello Eugene. You can find a copy of the home's limited 10-year warranty on our website https://www.drhorton.com/documents-and-guides. As your home is nearly three years old the remaining warranty is limited to major structural defects.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2025
I would like to Thank Kimberly ** for encouraging me to purchase my home. When I walked in the office just to ask questions on the community, her winning personality led me to a no pressure closing. My experience was so Graceful and smooth I can’t Thank DR Horton enough. My experience with Finance, Walk thru, closing and after closing the Care and Concern from everyone was Outstanding!! I have never experienced a home purchase like this before. I recommend DR Horton Homes to everyone, they are the Best!!!!
Hello Joyce. Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing D.R. Horton to build your home. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2025
My family and I are very pleased with our new home. Tanner has done a great job and the home has exceeded our expectations. Of course, with any new home, we have had some warranty items. Tanner has acted quickly and knocked the items out in record speed. Very pleased with the service after closing!
Thank you for sharing, Michael, and for choosing D.R. Horton. We hope you enjoy your home for many years.

Reviewed Feb. 17, 2025
Do not use this builder. I am stuck with a house that has foundation problems attributed to substandard construction practices. There is a crack from side to side… My house is 8-1/2 year old. D.R. Horton is failing to honor their warranties adequately, leaving me to deal with significant repair costs.
Hello Jose. As your home is nearly 10 years old, the warranty for major structural defects is provided by Residential Warranty Company. We understand you have worked with them in the past and we encourage you to continue to work with RWC to ensure all valid warranty requests are appropriately resolved.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2025
Purchased my DR Horton home Sept 2024! Worst decision I ever made. My house is literally falling apart. Doors already pulling away from walls same with cabinets , cracks all over the place. My shower has been clogged since I move in due to tile & grout being poured down the drain. Plumbers have been out multiple times telling the warranty supervisor that they need to pull out the shower & DR Horton refuses. It’s time to get a lawyer.
Hello Christie - thank you for posting your comments. Your concern has been directed to our management team in Tulsa for their attention.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2025
Maybe we are one of the lucky ones. We bought in summer 2021; house done in March 2022... always kept apprised of progress by our superintendent even when we were in BY for that duration. Luckily, have had none of the serious issues others around here seem to complain about. From our experience, I don’t think you will do much better with any of the other home-building companies.
Hello Nicholas. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton and for sharing your experience. We hope you enjoy your home for many years.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2025
My family and I have invested in a D.R. Horton house and what we got was a poorly finished house with the quality of a cheap apartment. The trim over the garage began falling off after 2 years, the garage door opener has never worked well, in the attic, you can see how bad the lumber they used is. It's thin and knotted. The master bedroom has a bathroom with an open doorway to the closet. All the moisture from the bathroom will turn to mildew on your clothes and there's no outlet to plug in a dehumidifier in the closet. We had to pay a guy to finish what Dr Horton wouldn't do and put a door in the doorway from the bathroom to the closet.
The house is flimsy so you have to be careful or it will look rough in no time. I don't like the way DR Horton treats its laborers. I believe the houses are poor quality because they're having laborers throwing these things together too fast. I've just seen four houses go up in a couple of weeks and even heard hammering after the sun went down. Working people into the ground to get a quantity over quality is un-American. With the unreasonable prices of houses these days, you'd think the quality would go up. With DR Horton, you're not getting what you pay for.

Reviewed Feb. 10, 2025
I have had an excellent experience so far with D.R. Horton. I just purchased a new build in AJ and so far everyone in this process has showed great communication. I did my walk through with Collin and he did an extremely thorough job on the exterior and interior of the house. While doing the walk through, he continually provided me with tip on how to maintain the house and get in contact with himself or the warranty department. Post Walk through I have been able to reach out to Collin multiple time and he has able able to assist me and or provide me with tip on how to make things better. I have also had to reach out to the warranty department because I had a minor leak under my kitchen sink and they got back to me same day and I had someone come fix it next day. I have really enjoyed the communication they have and check-up that they do. D.R. Horton has made this home buying process very easy and straight forward. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope you enjoy your new home for many years. Thank you for choosing D.R. Horton.
D.R. Horton Homes Company Information
- Company Name:
- DR Horton Homes
- Year Founded:
- 1978
- Address:
- 1341 Horton Circle
- City:
- Arlington
- State/Province:
- TX
- Postal Code:
- 76011
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.drhorton.com
