r/Homebuilding
300k members
r/Homebuilding is a subreddit with 300k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses builder, foundation, roof, door, and floor plan, and they frequently recommend/review kitchen appliances, caulk, and material.
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
: "Moved into our owner/build! Be happy to answer any questions!"
17 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Independent reinspection found 20 unresolved items on my new Lennar home. Should I delay closing?"
8 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Got quoted $146,400 for a retaining wall on Long Island. Am I crazy or is this high?"
3 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "How to fix this hole?"
2 posts
#5
Ideas
: "How does this layout look?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Homebuilding
#1
Builder
: "Builder Quality issues"
15 posts
#2
Foundation
: "Foundation over pour!"
13 posts
#3
Roof
: "Metal Roofing fasteners"
8 posts
#4
Door
: "Interior Doors solid or hollow core question"
8 posts
#5
Floor Plan
: "How does this layout look?"
8 posts
#6
Struggling With
7 posts
#7
Worst
6 posts
#8
Windows
: "Skylight?"
6 posts
#9
Building
5 posts
#10
Contractor
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/Homebuilding
Kitchen Appliances
42 reviews
#1
Bosch
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#2
Whirlpool
3.9★ from 7 reviews
#3
LG
3.3★ from 4 reviews
Caulk
16 reviews
#1
Silicone
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Quad
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Sherwin Williams Maxflex
4.0★ from 1 review
Material
10 reviews
#1
Pavers
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Stamped Concrete
3.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Belgard Pavers
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/Homebuilding
Yearly
+70k members(30.3%)
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Last updated: July 20, 2026