Spring Mesa Arvada\r
Things to notice before you buy a D R Horton house:\r
1. All grades are certified by Carrol/Lang Surveyors to be less than 3:1 grade. Notice the back yards at Umber Ct. It appears to be much greater. Ours was. Notice this throughout the development. DR Horton denied this until I had it surveyed. They still have not reimbursed me for repairs to resolve this problem. \r
2. Drainage problems. The bottom of our driveway appears to be lower than the street. So water from the swale along the house drains in toward the house.\r
3. Upgraded carpet is see through. I called Shaw Manufacturer about this. They stated they were not surprised by this as it is the “lowest density” they had ever seen.\r
4. Kitchen cabinet-doors continually warp. About 30 new doors have been installed in 3 months. These are the lowest grade cabinets by Aristokraft as per their website.\r
5.Windows leak, rattle, screens are difficult if not impossible to remove. I was told this is how they are. These are some of the cheapest made by Alpine Window as per there manager.\r
6. Lights flicker/dim when others are turned on. Told by customer service this is also normal.\r
7. There are no heat return air vents in spare bedrooms. Therefore these rooms stay much colder than the rest of the house.\r
There are many more issues too. The Vice President of Quality was at the house and informed me that all of these things are normal in a D R Horton house.\r
Please feel free to email me for more information. Bobk101@hotmail.\r
Cons: Too many to list
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