I was a sub contractor for Dr Horton for many years. Problem is that they don’t have any so called builders, we called them schedulers because all they do is look at the schedule and see what sub comes next, they don’t walk their houses after the sub finishes their work. I couldn’t tell you how many I had to baby sit going through the plumbing process. They don’t care about the quality of work they only care if it passes inspection!
Friend, one of my realtor told me that the inspectors came but did not look at those defective areas. They just ignore the issues. I think DR Horton paid for their inspections.
@@sheltdog8463 I am so sorry that I actually paid for an independent inspector too. He noticed only a couple things but ignore the rest of the issues. The worst issues were the same Dr Horton's contractors came over to overlook at their works, they also ignored the issues. They said that were the way homes here are built. I don't really know if it is true but hiring a lawyer here is quite expensive.
We bought a DR Horton home about 12 years ago, we've sunk about 14 thousand Dollars into the AC system, and about 12 Hundred dollars chasing leaks in our roof. NEVER AGAIN,,,,,,,
I just want to add some comments about my part in the video...I did have a relator, paid for my own 3rd party inspection, and wrote a letter to the leader of DR Horton in OK. Most of the damage did not show up until later and nothing was done in response to my letter. I was cut off after the 5 years comment...I believe this house will not be here in 5 years as the same home. Substantial repairs need to be made. DR Horton should stand behind the contractors they hire and their one year warranty. Their contractors that came in to do repairs created further damage that they will not repair.
In 2019 I purchased. DR Horton home in Texas. My laminate flooring started coming up 2 years later. 6 months after purchase our hot water heater needed replaced because it was connected wrong. We had multiple electrical outlets non working.
Just was looking in Dayton, NV at three different home models and thought they were all very nice....after hearing this I'm glad we didn't continue with the process to buy!!!
ALWAYS ensure you have an inspector that can do all phases of construction inspections for you. Also, NEVER use an inspector recommended by the builder. Do your homework on an inspector and remember you usually get what you pay for.
Inspectors walked through but did not look at the issues. Everything for him was fine. We were the buyers (not the inspectors) and did not know anything about it until it was happened!
Hope everything works out.Really there isn't much protection for home buyers from what I have been seeing. Our neighbor added tons of dirt to their property and flooded us out
Precisely!! If they are "America's Largest Builder" you cannot tell me every single house they build is shoddy and full of issues. But you'll only hear about those unhappy with their build, not the satisfied customers.
17:19 this is not great advice, because even though the builder may pay for the agent or the real estate agent, a local agent is not going to want to say anything bad about the builder, knowing that they will get blacklisted by that builder. You need to have third-party, inspectors and engineers along the way. It’s an added expense, but that’s what you need so that you can back out when the builder is not doing the right thing.
@@Self_Empowered444 Agree. They bid with cheap contractors to build their homes, and many of their contractors don't have much experience. This is what happened to many homes in my area and others. Homes were not actually completed before they handed over the customers' keys!
I had to hire an attorney twice in my first year…DRH tried to drag us out through the first years warranty. But I didn’t allow it, hired an attorney twice, every single defect was repaired, and DRH even offered to pay our attorneys fees…I had not asked for that but when they offered, I sure took the check they brought to me! Once every single repair/replacement was finished, I put the house on the market (had only owned it for 14 months) and fortunately it sold quickly because everything was now up to code. The home we had bought from DRH was in Fairhope, Alabama, a lovely little Hallmark movie-esque town on Mobile Bay.
@@user-xc7sb1gm5s Did DR Horton bring back the same contractors who made mistakes on your home? Who want to have those terrible people did not finish a job right at the first time anyway!
Its not just dr horton all of the inspectors and the county or city that give them perments need to be blamed to cause if they would not ok it dr horton would not be abel to get away with it
Dr Horton provides a lot of jobs for sub contractors ans inspectors. They know never to bite the hand that feeds them. Every issue was overlooked and almost never fail an inspection
DR Horton's staff in my area at the time did not over look the house before hanging out the keys. This is part of the problem too. I think he was told to intend to do his job!
To be fair arent all homes like this? Like aren’t all homes kinda shittily pumped out ? And just over the generations we’ve all fixed the drainage issues and straightened trim and whatnot ? Like haven’t houses been built like garbage since Levittown?
A Dr home is being built next door, the crappy construction is crazy to me. The failed inspections and shoddy work tells me they cut corners for profit which is why they make Billions.
**REALITY CHECK** The construction issues described in this thread can happen with any builder. This is largely a handmade product manufactured outdoors that must pass local building codes. I searched D.R Horton reviews and found less than 1000 negative reviews and yes that sounds like a lot and maybe more than others. Apply some simple math, they have built more than 1 MILLION HOMES - That is better than a 99% overall satisfaction percentage!!!
They build 81,000 homes a year. They just pump out so many homes. I think some people who buy a new home are entitled and think everything’s going to be perfect. It sucks that it can’t be but the homebuilders have to subcontract out to contractors who use teams of illegals to build these things. They aren’t exactly getting the best to build the homes. These builders might be able to stop working with shoddy contractors but only after they figure out how shitty they are
Just bought a DRHorton home, fast,easy to work with, very friendly. It depends on the builders so I feel like you really cant judge an entire company based one some bad reviews. You should check with multiple Builders before buying and not just trust one. To me, it doesn't matter who the company is, you should check as stated in this video, how they handled their complaints. I'm very happy with my home purchase and the quality of the house. I feel like this whole video is just basing off of one complaint with one bad builder.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It's always important to do thorough research and consider multiple factors before making a big purchase like a home. We've stated that in our video here: th-cam.com/video/gOtEagpqrqg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WbKCDH1DIzjvcNsM We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with DRHorton and that you're happy with your home purchase.
Before leaving a comment like this, you should….. do your research 🤔😂 DR Horton has been paying millions in lawsuits and settlements just in the last couple years because of their business practices and poor construction management. Not just one unhappy buyer bud.
@@PissedConsumerCom How many days do you have, in summary the superintendent was very very rude, doesn’t understand anything about construction, promises to fix everything before or shortly after closing but everything goes to their useless warranty department (we need a week to tell some of the horror). Sales office wants to close even the house is not ready.. Basically they don’t understand quality work and Commitment. My advice run before you put your deposit , hire a lawyer, private inspector , search consumer affairs for complaints and you will never let DR Horton even build you a sand castle. Their famous scam: you don’t understand, but when the inspector say DR Horton superintendent doesn’t know s… about roofing , then you will know you were right with your basic knowledge because you are honest.
I do not understand for the life of me why people continue to buy homes from this Contractor when there are thousands of videos and negative feedback about their work. it is Absolutely ridiculous! At this point it’s the homeowners fault!!!
What's your experience with D.R. Horton? What home builder can you recommend?
None. American homes are built on matchsticks and cardboard. When will they learn to build real homes with concrete and brick?
I was a sub contractor for Dr Horton for many years. Problem is that they don’t have any so called builders, we called them schedulers because all they do is look at the schedule and see what sub comes next, they don’t walk their houses after the sub finishes their work. I couldn’t tell you how many I had to baby sit going through the plumbing process. They don’t care about the quality of work they only care if it passes inspection!
Thanks for sharing your opinion on DR Horton quality.
Friend, one of my realtor told me that the inspectors came but did not look at those defective areas. They just ignore the issues. I think DR Horton paid for their inspections.
Never let the agent talk you into one of thier home inspectors. More than likely they are getting a kickback from them. Hire a independent inspector.
@@sheltdog8463 I am so sorry that I actually paid for an independent inspector too. He noticed only a couple things but ignore the rest of the issues. The worst issues were the same Dr Horton's contractors came over to overlook at their works, they also ignored the issues. They said that were the way homes here are built. I don't really know if it is true but hiring a lawyer here is quite expensive.
I beleive home inspectors can be held liable for issues that are overlooked and cause seriuos damage,thats why they have insurance>@@tuantran7494
Pre drywall 3rd party inspection and Pre closing 3rd party inspection.... 100% vital
We bought a DR Horton home about 12 years ago, we've sunk about 14 thousand Dollars into the AC system, and about 12 Hundred dollars chasing leaks in our roof. NEVER AGAIN,,,,,,,
Have you tried to address your issues with D.R Horton?
Same as us. Almost 20 grands on the roof and the AC. They did cut corners on the roof and the AC tube lines. What a very terrible job!
YOu could have bought 3 new ac units for 14K and one roof repair in 12 years isnt the end of the world.
@@kylegrant9980 We are looking for a way to tell buyers don't buy any homes from this builder!
Thanks for the interview. Great video. Keep up the good work!!
The shoddy workmanship always get hidden behind the sheetrock. When you have your roof re-shingled just take a look of what was under under it, yikes.
I just want to add some comments about my part in the video...I did have a relator, paid for my own 3rd party inspection, and wrote a letter to the leader of DR Horton in OK. Most of the damage did not show up until later and nothing was done in response to my letter.
I was cut off after the 5 years comment...I believe this house will not be here in 5 years as the same home. Substantial repairs need to be made. DR Horton should stand behind the contractors they hire and their one year warranty. Their contractors that came in to do repairs created further damage that they will not repair.
Can you sue them? This definitely sounds law suit worthy. Sorry you're going through this! These companies need to be held accountable!
Sorry you’re going through this. I agree with the above comment. You should definitely sue. I’m looking into taking legal action against them as well.
Where in ok? I'm looking at one in bixby. May pass.. these homes are 340k ➕️
@@the_ghost_of_cale_gundy In North Yukon
In 2019 I purchased. DR Horton home in Texas. My laminate flooring started coming up 2 years later. 6 months after purchase our hot water heater needed replaced because it was connected wrong. We had multiple electrical outlets non working.
Smh
My DR Horton has ton of issues after four years. It costs us over 20 grants for the repair. Please anyone do not buy DR Horton's homes!
Just was looking in Dayton, NV at three different home models and thought they were all very nice....after hearing this I'm glad we didn't continue with the process to buy!!!
ALWAYS ensure you have an inspector that can do all phases of construction inspections for you. Also, NEVER use an inspector recommended by the builder. Do your homework on an inspector and remember you usually get what you pay for.
Inspectors walked through but did not look at the issues. Everything for him was fine. We were the buyers (not the inspectors) and did not know anything about it until it was happened!
My home is perfect, i didn't had any issues 🙂👌
Mine is too, and it was built in 1962
Well with the price and rates they are offering I don’t have much other choice
So from what they said is buy at your own risk, even though it’s new!
I buy Dr home before some months ago floor is damaged. Garage floor not good condition.garage door locked broken
Asma, sorry to hear about your DR Horton experience. Have you tried to contact them regarding your issues?
Hope everything works out.Really there isn't much protection for home buyers from what I have been seeing. Our neighbor added tons of dirt to their property and flooded us out
Have you tried to talk to your neighbor?
People are more likely to take the time to leave bad reviews.
At least someone is warning us. Builder sure won't tell you what's wrong.
Precisely!! If they are "America's Largest Builder" you cannot tell me every single house they build is shoddy and full of issues. But you'll only hear about those unhappy with their build, not the satisfied customers.
So who ate the best quality builders in south Atlanta?
You may check consumer reviews and rating for different building companies here: www.pissedconsumer.com/search-companies/category/home-builders.html
17:19 this is not great advice, because even though the builder may pay for the agent or the real estate agent, a local agent is not going to want to say anything bad about the builder, knowing that they will get blacklisted by that builder. You need to have third-party, inspectors and engineers along the way. It’s an added expense, but that’s what you need so that you can back out when the builder is not doing the right thing.
Is there a way we could sign for a petition and sue this builder?
They’re already being sued by buyers in several states. Just a horrible company from the top down.
@@Self_Empowered444 Agree. They bid with cheap contractors to build their homes, and many of their contractors don't have much experience. This is what happened to many homes in my area and others. Homes were not actually completed before they handed over the customers' keys!
I had to hire an attorney twice in my first year…DRH tried to drag us out through the first years warranty. But I didn’t allow it, hired an attorney twice, every single defect was repaired, and DRH even offered to pay our attorneys fees…I had not asked for that but when they offered, I sure took the check they brought to me! Once every single repair/replacement was finished, I put the house on the market (had only owned it for 14 months) and fortunately it sold quickly because everything was now up to code. The home we had bought from DRH was in Fairhope, Alabama, a lovely little Hallmark movie-esque town on Mobile Bay.
@@user-xc7sb1gm5s I am now have a second home not built by DRH. This DRH is now for rent. I am thinking to sell it sooner or later.
@@user-xc7sb1gm5s Did DR Horton bring back the same contractors who made mistakes on your home? Who want to have those terrible people did not finish a job right at the first time anyway!
Anyone who builds a home by this builder, did not do their homework for sure.
You are right! Just bought one of their shitty homes last Oct!
17:23 sure, and you also get what you pay for.
Its not just dr horton all of the inspectors and the county or city that give them perments need to be blamed to cause if they would not ok it dr horton would not be abel to get away with it
your realtor may have got an extra bonus for selling there houses.
What? Need a translator
I know, right
She might have a speech impediment.
Dr Horton provides a lot of jobs for sub contractors ans inspectors. They know never to bite the hand that feeds them. Every issue was overlooked and almost never fail an inspection
DR Horton's staff in my area at the time did not over look the house before hanging out the keys. This is part of the problem too. I think he was told to intend to do his job!
To be fair arent all homes like this? Like aren’t all homes kinda shittily pumped out ? And just over the generations we’ve all fixed the drainage issues and straightened trim and whatnot ? Like haven’t houses been built like garbage since Levittown?
It really depends on the local contractors. DR horton can be great in one area and shit in the other.
Run from DR Horton and Lennar BOTH HORRIBLE
A Dr home is being built next door, the crappy construction is crazy to me. The failed inspections and shoddy work tells me they cut corners for profit which is why they make Billions.
**REALITY CHECK** The construction issues described in this thread can happen with any builder. This is largely a handmade product manufactured outdoors that must pass local building codes. I searched D.R Horton reviews and found less than 1000 negative reviews and yes that sounds like a lot and maybe more than others. Apply some simple math, they have built more than 1 MILLION HOMES - That is better than a 99% overall satisfaction percentage!!!
Hi, there are only over 700 online reviews about DR Horton on PissedConsumer: dr-horton.pissedconsumer.com/review.html
They build 81,000 homes a year. They just pump out so many homes. I think some people who buy a new home are entitled and think everything’s going to be perfect. It sucks that it can’t be but the homebuilders have to subcontract out to contractors who use teams of illegals to build these things. They aren’t exactly getting the best to build the homes. These builders might be able to stop working with shoddy contractors but only after they figure out how shitty they are
Imagine not understanding they have PR teams that take care of that lol.
I do not recommend any buyers to purchase a DR Horton's home!
Just bought a DRHorton home, fast,easy to work with, very friendly. It depends on the builders so I feel like you really cant judge an entire company based one some bad reviews. You should check with multiple Builders before buying and not just trust one. To me, it doesn't matter who the company is, you should check as stated in this video, how they handled their complaints. I'm very happy with my home purchase and the quality of the house. I feel like this whole video is just basing off of one complaint with one bad builder.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It's always important to do thorough research and consider multiple factors before making a big purchase like a home. We've stated that in our video here: th-cam.com/video/gOtEagpqrqg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WbKCDH1DIzjvcNsM
We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with DRHorton and that you're happy with your home purchase.
Before leaving a comment like this, you should….. do your research 🤔😂 DR Horton has been paying millions in lawsuits and settlements just in the last couple years because of their business practices and poor construction management. Not just one unhappy buyer bud.
@@Self_Empowered444they'll find out when that NEW HOUSE EUPHORIA wears off.
They'll find out.....
One bad review? You clearly haven’t even done a simple search into who you’re paying a whole lot of money to. It’s bad, real bad
Stay far away from this builder. They build defective homes! STAY AS FAR AWAY AS YOU CAN!
Don’t trust DR Horton, I own one of their homes
What's your story with DR Horton?
@@PissedConsumerCom How many days do you have, in summary the superintendent was very very rude, doesn’t understand anything about construction, promises to fix everything before or shortly after closing but everything goes to their useless warranty department (we need a week to tell some of the horror).
Sales office wants to close even the house is not ready.. Basically they don’t understand quality work and Commitment. My advice run before you put your deposit , hire a lawyer, private inspector , search consumer affairs for complaints and you will never let DR Horton even build you a sand castle. Their famous scam: you don’t understand, but when the inspector say DR Horton superintendent doesn’t know s… about roofing , then you will know you were right with your basic knowledge because you are honest.
this builder is scam
What's your story with D.R. Horton?
I do not understand for the life of me why people continue to buy homes from this Contractor when there are thousands of videos and negative feedback about their work. it is Absolutely ridiculous! At this point it’s the homeowners fault!!!
.................what????