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r/Homebuilding

218k members
r/Homebuilding is a subreddit with 218k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
This sub is for discussion and questions concerning all aspects of the home building process - whether in a development by a large builder, custom homes, or DIY projects. While the perspective is generally that of the (future) homeowner, topics from builders and contractors are welcome. NSFW content will result in a ban. Self-promotion and ads are not permitted. No politics.

Popular Themes in r/Homebuilding

#1
Advice Requests
: "2 inch gap to corner. Contractor says it’s fine he’ll just add corner bead. Is that reasonable?"
27 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Did my contractor f this tile install up? Why is it not even???? wtf! Contractors I need ur opinion"
8 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Mid construction, need extra money. Any tips?"
6 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "How much would it cost to build this house reasonably"
3 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Short Square Footage on New Build"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/Homebuilding

#1

New Build

: "New Build Standing Water. Builder Placed Mulch vs Fixing Grade /Adding Drain"
14 posts
#2

Construction

: "Finally closed today on our new home Construction loan"
9 posts
#3

Building

: "First Home Building – What Should I Look For?"
8 posts
#4

Cost

: "Approximate Cost to build house in IL"
6 posts
#5

Foundation

: "We have slab Foundation. Putting in new floors. Found large crack. I know all concrete eventually crack once house settle. Should we be concerned?"
6 posts
#6

Windows

: "Renewal by Andersen vs. Pella: Anyone compared both for doors/Windows? What tipped your decision?"
5 posts
#7

Siding

: "What is happening to my Siding?"
5 posts
#8

Advice

: "How do I avoid making the same mistakes my parents did when building a house?"
5 posts
#9

House

: "Realistic price of building a shop with House inside, pic for example. Location SEAK"
4 posts
#10

Framing

: "We own a sheet metal and Lumber buisness and carry 12' and 16' lumber and have Framing questions."
4 posts

Member Growth in r/Homebuilding

Yearly
+108k members(98.1%)

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