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re: DR Horton new construction framing finds by home inspector
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:10 am to SulphursFinest
Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:10 am to SulphursFinest
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DSLD and DR Horton don’t even belong in the same sentence. DSLD is still cookie cutter, but it’s much better build quality and reputation
My mom just bought a new house from DSLD in Abita. I walked thru it several times while being framed and electrical and plumbing rough ins and was impressed at the build quality. They skimp on many other things and make the homeowner pay extra for them such as cat 5 cable to TVs, countertop up grades, can lights in ceiling, outdoor fan etc.
This post was edited on 4/28/24 at 7:11 am
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Posted on 4/28/24 at 7:32 am to magicman534
Yeah I’ve been in one (DSLD) for 5 years. Probably selling in 2 years. Has been a great first house for me. They definitely go cheap on paint and doors and light fixtures, but that’s also why they are affordable.
I paid $113/sqft, and looking at the prices now it’s going to be hard to want to build anything else
I paid $113/sqft, and looking at the prices now it’s going to be hard to want to build anything else
Posted on 4/29/24 at 7:46 am to magicman534
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My mom just bought a new house from DSLD in Abita. I walked thru it several times while being framed and electrical and plumbing rough ins and was impressed at the build quality. They skimp on many other things and make the homeowner pay extra for them such as cat 5 cable to TVs, countertop up grades, can lights in ceiling, outdoor fan etc.
Can confirm. 5 years in a DSLD home.
Construction Quality isn't terrible. But yes the interior paint and fixtures are pretty cheap unless you pay for upgrades. We've been overall very pleased with our house.
But something funny I tell people:
I owned 3 older homes before this one and I never knew that cheap interior paint was a real issue. But we learned.
ANY THING that touches these walls leaves a mark.
PS These homes are very energy efficient. We do the level billing and over 5 years it ranges from $80-$120/month.
Gas is about $28/month(stove, water heater, and fire place)
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 7:48 am
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