TopBuild Corp. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Subsequent Events (Details)

v3.8.0.1

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 01, 2018	Apr. 25, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events
Cash consideration			$ 26,956	$ 41,242
Amended Credit Agreement \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Events
Proceeds from delayed-draw term loan		$ 100,000
Subsequent Event \| Amended Credit Agreement \| 5.625% Senior Notes
Subsequent Events
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		$ 400,000
Interest rate		5.625%
Subsequent Event \| Amended Credit Agreement \| 5.625% Senior Notes \| Change in Control Scenario
Subsequent Events
Redemption price as a percentage of principal		101.00%
Subsequent Event \| Amended Credit Agreement \| 5.625% Senior Notes \| Event of Default Scenario
Subsequent Events
Minimum percentage of principal of debt holders to declare debt immediately due and payable		25.00%
Subsequent Event \| USI
Subsequent Events
Cash consideration	$ 475,000

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