Perry Homes Buyer FAQ: The Two-Year Workmanship Warranty, Britton and What to Check in DFW

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Perry Homes is a family-owned Texas homebuilder founded in 1967, led by Executive Chair Kathy Perry Britton and CEO Todd Chachere, that builds across Texas and Florida under the Perry Homes, Britton Homes and Mastercraft Builder Group names. In Dallas-Fort Worth it builds in master-planned communities including Cambridge Crossing in Celina, Mantua near Van Alstyne and Walsh in Fort Worth, with its Britton brand in select DFW communities. Perry is known for backing its homes with a two-year workmanship limited warranty, longer than the one year many builders offer. This page answers the questions buyers most often ask before buying a Perry home. It is written by an independent buyer's agent, not by the builder, and was updated in September 2026.

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About the builder

Who is Perry Homes?

Perry Homes has been family-owned and operated since its founding in 1967 by Bob Perry. His daughter, Kathy Perry Britton, succeeded him as chief executive and is now owner and executive chair, with Todd Chachere as chief executive officer. Perry builds in Houston, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio, and in Florida markets including Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Port St. Lucie and Jacksonville. It describes itself as the largest woman-owned homebuilder, and it was ranked first in construction on Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.

What is the relationship between Perry Homes and Britton Homes?

Britton Homes is Perry's luxury brand in select Dallas-Fort Worth communities, named for Kathy Perry Britton. The two brands sometimes sell in the same community, typically with Britton on wider lots and larger plans. The Britton Homes buyer FAQ covers that brand in detail, including how to compare the two in the same community.

If I visited a Britton model, does that count for Perry?

Do not assume it does. Each brand typically runs its own model and sales office, and registration policies are generally applied per builder and often per community. Ask the Perry sales office how registration works before your first visit.

Where does Perry build in DFW?

Perry builds in master-planned communities across North Texas. Recent examples include Cambridge Crossing in Celina, west of the Dallas North Tollway; Mantua, near Van Alstyne along US-75; and Walsh in Fort Worth, where Perry has offered townhomes and single-family homes. Communities change as sections sell out, so confirm current availability before planning a visit

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Warranty and standard features

What is the Perry Homes two-year workmanship warranty?

Perry backs its homes with a two-year limited workmanship warranty, which it calls industry-leading, along with warranty coverage for systems and structure for defined periods. Many builders provide one year of workmanship coverage, so the second year is a genuine difference worth weighing when comparing builders. Read the warranty document for exactly what workmanship includes and excludes, and how requests are submitted.

How should I time inspections around a two-year warranty?

Plan an independent inspection before closing and another before workmanship coverage ends, so anything found can still be submitted. With a two-year workmanship period, you have more room to schedule that second inspection, and it can be worth adding one near the end of the first year as well, since some items appear only after a full cycle of seasons.

What comes standard in a Perry home?

Perry includes smart home technology as standard in its homes and offers a range of exterior architectural styles by community. Standard features and options vary by community and plan, so ask for the included-features list for the specific plan, and compare builders finished home to finished home rather than on base price.

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Design center and selections

Which selections should I prioritize?

Spend first on decisions that are expensive or impossible to change later: structural options, ceiling heights, window placement, electrical rough-in, plumbing locations and built-ins. Paint, light fixtures, hardware and many surface finishes can be changed after closing. Upgrade pricing can add up quickly, so set a total budget before the first design appointment.

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Before your first visit

Do I need a real estate agent to buy a Perry home?

No, you can buy directly. Perry's sales representatives work for the builder. A buyer's agent is the one party working only for you, from contract review and lot and district verification through the financing comparison and the final walkthrough.

When should I involve my agent?

Before your first visit to a Perry model. Builders commonly have registration policies that tie agent recognition to the buyer's first visit, and a buyer who tours alone first may find an agent introduced later is not recognized.

Do I have to use the builder's preferred lender?

You are generally free to choose your own lender, though incentives are often conditioned on using a preferred lender. Compare total loan cost against independent quotes taken the same day. If a lender is affiliated with the builder, you should receive a written disclosure of that affiliation.

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Lot, school district and special districts

Why do district facts differ between Perry communities?

Because Perry's DFW communities sit in different cities, counties and districts. Cambridge Crossing appears on the City of Celina's published list of public improvement districts. Mantua sits along US-75 near where Collin County meets Grayson County, so the county and school district can vary by lot. Confirm the county, school district, campuses and special district status for the specific lot with the appraisal district and the school district before signing. The master-planned community guide and the MUD versus PID explainer cover these checks.

Who developed the community, and why does it matter?

Perry builds in communities developed by others. Mantua, for example, is developed by Risland, which also builds there. The developer typically sets the deed restrictions, controls the homeowners association in the early years, and decides whether to create a special district. Read the association documents during the option period. The Risland Homes FAQ covers that developer.

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Contract

Is the Perry purchase agreement the standard Texas contract?

Builders generally use their own purchase agreements, drafted by the builder's attorneys, rather than the standard Texas Real Estate Commission resale contract. Terms governing deposits, selection deadlines, change orders, completion timing, warranty administration and dispute resolution are set by the builder's document. Read it before signing and have it reviewed. The builder contracts guide covers the categories that matter most.

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Talk before you tour

Considering a Perry home, or deciding between Perry and Britton in the same community? Call before your first visit. The conversation covers which community, lot and plan fit your commute and budget, the district and special district facts for that lot, and how representation works with the builder. Call 469-269-6541 or get in touch. For the broader process, see the DFW new construction guide.