Georgia homeowners sue D.R. Horton over defective pipes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 13:41 · Archive

Sixteen homeowners in Georgia are accusing D.R. Horton of selling them houses with defective plumbing that began leaking about four years after purchase.

Sixteen homeowners in the Stonewood Creek subdivision near Dallas, Georgia have filed a complaint with the American Arbitration Association on 22 December 2025, accusing D.R. Horton of selling them houses with defective plumbing systems. All the homes were built by D.R. Horton and contain cross-linked polyethylene pipes manufactured by Uponor Inc. The homeowners report that the pipes began leaking approximately four years after they moved in.

Matthew Ardis, who purchased his home in the subdivision in 2019, said the pipes have leaked repeatedly. 'I stopped counting somewhere in the teens for a little while because they were coming one after the other, day after day,' he said. Ardis holds D.R. Horton responsible for the damage. 'I'm realistic that as a homeowner, there's going to be repairs, but nothing to this extent,' he said. 'They have the responsibility to provide me with a livable home.'

Other homeowners described similar experiences. Rosemary Pastula said the situation has left her in constant anxiety, describing it as 'like a time bomb'. Yazmin Roman said the leaks have altered her daily routines, making her reluctant to leave home for fear of finding damage on her return. The homeowners report that repair costs have been significant.

How it is being reported

• These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’Homeowners in Georgia are accusing D.R. Horton of selling houses with defective plumbing systems.KNOE · 5 Nov, 13:02
• These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’Homeowners in Georgia are accusing D.R. Horton of selling houses with defective plumbing systems.WAFB · 5 Nov, 13:02

In this story: D.R. Horton · Uponor Inc. · Matthew Ardis · Rosemary Pastula · Yazmin Roman · Georgia · Stonewood Creek subdivision

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