What's Included at Lakeside Landing, Plus the D.R. Horton Warranty
By Jiffy Rozario · · 6 min read
"Every new home at Lakeside Landing comes with the same standard features and the same D.R. Horton warranty, no matter which floor plan you choose. Here's exactly what's included, and how the warranty coverage breaks down.
What comes standard
In the kitchen: granite countertops, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances (a 24-cubic-foot side-by-side refrigerator, a glass-top range with a built-in microwave above it, and a built-in dishwasher), a pull-out faucet, and 36-inch upper cabinets.
In the bathrooms: quartz countertops, tile shower walls, a semi-frameless glass shower enclosure, and full vanity mirrors.
Throughout the home: impact-resistant glass on both windows and sliding glass doors, a tankless water heater, ceramic tile flooring in the first-floor living areas, and carpet in the bedrooms.
Smart home: D.R. Horton's Home Is Connected package, which includes a video doorbell, a smart thermostat, a smart door lock, and a Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener with two transmitters.
Outside: a paver driveway, entry walkway, and lanai, plus a durable metal garage door and a fiberglass front door.
This list is the same whether you choose the Bondi or the Waverly — see Bondi vs. Waverly if you're still deciding between the two.
The D.R. Horton warranty, explained
New construction warranties are layered — different parts of the home are covered for different lengths of time, based on how likely they are to need attention early versus how long they're built to last.
1-year workmanship warranty: covers the things most likely to need a small fix in year one — paint, trim, doors that stick, that kind of thing.
2-year systems warranty: covers your plumbing, electrical wiring, and HVAC ductwork.
10-year structural warranty, backed by RWC: covers the parts of the home that hold everything up — the foundation, load-bearing walls, and roof framing. This is the warranty that matters most long-term, because structural problems are the most expensive to fix.
10-year limited warranty on the Carrier HVAC system.
On top of the warranty itself, every home gets a personalized new-homeowner orientation — a walkthrough with a D.R. Horton representative before you move in — and third-party home inspections during the construction process, separate from the builder's own inspections.
What ""Tradition Series"" means
Lakeside Landing is built under D.R. Horton's Tradition Series, which is the company's mid-tier product line in this part of Florida. It sits between the Express Series (D.R. Horton's more affordably priced line) and the Emerald Series (the builder's premium line, with larger homes and a longer standard-features list). In practice, Tradition Series communities like Lakeside Landing include real upgrades over Express Series — quartz counters and impact-resistant glass as standard, for example — without the higher price point of Emerald Series single-family homes.
Why this matters compared to buying resale
A resale home's systems are only as new as their last replacement — you might be buying a 15-year-old HVAC system or original 1990s plumbing with no warranty at all. A new home at Lakeside Landing starts that clock at zero, with a decade of structural coverage from day one. That's a real, calculable difference in what you might spend in your first few years of ownership, even before you factor in the newer building codes.
The full list, room by room
For a complete picture, here's the standard package broken out by area of the home:
Structure: reinforced concrete monolithic foundation slab, masonry exterior walls, an engineered roof with hurricane clips and bracing, and cement roof tiles with baked-in color.
Insulation: R-30 insulation in the attic above living areas, R-11 batt insulation in the wall between the home and the garage, and R-4.1 insulated exterior masonry walls — all of it working together to keep energy costs down.
Doors and hardware: a fiberglass insulated front door, 2-panel interior doors, and keyed entry hardware throughout.
Flooring: ceramic tile in the first-floor living areas (excluding bedrooms), and carpet installed over dense padding in the bedrooms.
Plumbing: PEX plumbing water lines and a tankless water heater, plus an interior washer/dryer hookup.
Electrical and safety: smoke detectors with battery backup, a carbon monoxide detector, and surge protection on all major appliances.
The Home Is Connected package, in plain terms
The smart home package at Lakeside Landing centers on a touchscreen control panel near the front door, which ties together a video doorbell, a smart thermostat, a smart door lock, and a smart light switch. The garage door opener connects to Wi-Fi and comes with two transmitters, so you can open it from your phone as well as a physical remote. None of this is required to use — the home functions normally without connecting anything to Wi-Fi — but it's there as a standard feature if you want it, without paying extra to add it after closing.
What this looks like against a 10- or 15-year-old resale home
If you're weighing Lakeside Landing against a resale home of a similar price, it helps to think through what you'd likely need to budget for in a home that's already 10 or 15 years old: a water heater nearing the end of its typical lifespan, an HVAC system that may need servicing or replacement soon, and windows or doors that predate current impact-glass standards. None of that is guaranteed in any specific resale home — some are meticulously maintained — but it's the kind of unknown that a warrantied new home removes from the equation entirely.
Common Questions
What is the D.R. Horton warranty at Lakeside Landing?
A 1-year workmanship warranty, a 2-year systems warranty, a 10-year structural warranty backed by RWC, and a 10-year limited warranty on the Carrier HVAC system.
Are the countertops granite or quartz at Lakeside Landing?
Granite in the kitchen, quartz in both bathrooms.
Is impact glass standard at Lakeside Landing?
Yes — impact-resistant glass on both windows and sliding glass doors comes standard on every home.
What does the Home Is Connected package include?
A video doorbell, a smart thermostat, a smart door lock, and a Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener with two transmitters.
What is D.R. Horton's Tradition Series?
D.R. Horton's mid-tier product line in this part of Florida, positioned between the more affordable Express Series and the premium Emerald Series.
Does the warranty cover appliances?
The structural and systems warranties cover the home itself. Appliances typically carry their own manufacturer warranty — ask your sales specialist for the specifics.
Is the flooring the same throughout the home?
No — ceramic tile is standard in the first-floor living areas, while the bedrooms have carpet installed over dense padding.
What kind of insulation does a Lakeside Landing home have?
R-30 insulation above living areas in the attic, R-11 insulation in the wall shared with the garage, and R-4.1 insulated exterior masonry walls.
Ready to take the next step?
Call 561-704-0091 to talk with a National House Search specialist, or See What's Included at Lakeside Landing — Schedule a Visit.
Related reading: Homes for Sale in Royal Palm Beach, FL: A Buyer's Guide, Bondi vs. Waverly: Comparing the Two Lakeside Landing Floor Plans, Buying New Construction in Royal Palm Beach: What to Expect, Step by Step, Schools, Parks, and Getting Around Near Lakeside Landing, and the Lakeside Landing community page. "