Before move‑in, I discovered that the fiber line terminated in the garage and then looped the single in‑wall Ethernet drop back outside, leaving indoor‑rated cable exposed to the weather. CBH said this was the ISP’s problem, but the ISP tech showed that CBH’s mis‑routed drop left them no choice. The tech rerouted the cable properly—keeping all wiring indoors—at no extra cost. Issue resolved, although most homes in the neighborhood appear to share the same CBH wiring oversight.

After moving in, I inspected the HVAC fresh‑air system and discovered the intake only had a minimal filter. Because Boise’s wildfire season can bring heavy smoke, I asked CBH’s HVAC subsidiary to install a whole‑home filter to clean the incoming outdoor air. The crew did quality work at a fair price and the new filter has performed well. I still plan to add a higher‑grade pre‑filter directly after the fresh‑air intake—unfiltered air can still get in under the current design.

CBH Homes addressed the persistent flickering issue by replacing several ceiling light bulbs. During the service visit, a technician suggested that “dirty energy” being pushed back through the grid might be contributing to the problem—a theory that adds a conspiratorial twist to the situation. It’s worth noting that the home’s lighting fixtures predominantly use low-cost LED bulbs, which are known to have shorter lifespans due to substandard components like low-quality capacitors, making them more susceptible to flickering and early failure. So, while the “dirty energy” explanation adds intrigue, the root cause likely lies in the economical lighting choices.

Brought back the same independent inspector who performed our pre‑closing inspection to do a one‑year follow‑up before the workmanship warranty expired. The inspection confirmed several items still unresolved and documented new issues to include in our next round of warranty claims.

I tried calling both CBH and the warranty company to let them know to hold off on the scheduled carpet inspection the next day, as the flooring issues seemed more involved than just the carpet. Neither picked up their phones or responded to my calls.

During the carpet inspection visit, we discussed that there were likely more significant issues with the subfloor that needed to be addressed before any carpet work could begin. The inspector advised me to call his office, who acknowledged the challenge and provided me with CBH’s main office contact info for further clarification. I called the CBH warranty office, left a message, but never received a response.

Sent an email to the warranty coordinator with a video (filmed April 27, 2025) highlighting ongoing flooring and window/door issues, and asked for confirmation that the link was accessible. Reiterated that all warranty claims will continue through this email thread and the builder’s portal. I let them know I’m launching CBHReviews.com to publicly document our experience—clarifying it won’t change how I submit claims. Also reminded them that several “completed” window and door items remain unresolved and promised more photos/videos before the one‑year deadline.

Sent an email attaching a document outlining finish defects (drywall, paint, trim) and a video (https://youtu.be/cfJz3YfAIV8) showing additional squeaking and hollow/clicking LVP in the kitchen and dining room.

Sent an email attaching documentation of exterior and crawl‑space defects and noted that more images would follow later in the day to capture additional exterior issues.

Received the warranty team’s status list for all reported issues. Replied the same day—still waiting on the builder—to stress that the upstairs squeaks also create vibrations strong enough to rattle nearby furniture and décor, and asked that this detail be added to the existing carpentry  framing claim.