Del Webb Reviews

The overall home buying experience was a positive event. From Sales, to Design, to Project Management, the Pulte team continued to keep us apprised about the home being built and developed. All involved were exceptional and would recommend the Pulte group for their next home purchase.

We were very unhappy with the experience. We closed on the last day before Pulte shutdown for their extended Christmas break. The house had so many issues, it was impossible to catch or note every problem. We seriously considered listing the house with a local realtor and starting over with a different builder. Fortunately, all of the issues were cosmetic. It was obvious that the closing was rushed to book the sale for YE 2024, and it showed in the quality of the finished product. The only reason we didn't rate every category 1 star is because of the efforts of our project manager, Kevin. Kevin is professional, honest, personable, and a pleasure to work with. Kevin is the reason I rated "Trustworthiness" and "Responsiveness To Issues" 5 stars. Every promise Kevin made, he kept. Pulte is fortunate to have Kevin as a project manager. We were fortunate to have Kevin as our project manager. Even our home inspector commented on how responsive Kevin was to his reports. The inspector also noted that the main structural parts of the construction and the systems of the house were very good quality. It was the cosmetic issues that were the problem. We are grateful for Kevin's efforts to make sure we were happy and would enjoy or new home. We'd also like to note that Kimberley from the design team was also great to work with. She made the process fun, easy, and guided us to achieve what we desired. We understand that time is money, and that is why the closing was rushed. If Pulte wants customers to be completely satisfied and rate every category Great!, then Pulte should eat or pass on the cost to the buyer of a slightly longer build process and delivery homes without countless cosmetic issues. ... More

Adam was very helpful from our first meeting and he has continued to be a great resource. Even after moving in, I feel comfortable reaching out to him if I have any questions or concerns. Throughout the whole process of building my home and now living in Sun City, Adam continues to offer the kind of customer service that makes you glad he is your contact.

We had read several reviews prior to committing to the new build and did have some angst in that they were not all perfect. We went tohrit the process ensuring we did all of the things that would make us feel confident and avoid potential land mines other had faced. It worked Our experience was very good - Great people.

Always available to assist and answer questions, even on their day off.

Very beautiful community and friendly neighbors.

Sales coordinator was excellent. He was caring, conscientious and stayed hands on throughout. The project manager was also excellent until the closing. The quality control contact was , is and more than likely will be outstanding. The QC on line department does not return calls.

The final price was a bit of a surprise. All the options add up really fast and some items we thought should have been included were not included or were not even offered. For the cost we felt closets should not be wire shelves, but should at least be wood, and a pot filler was not an option. The floor plans and style of homes are great and the purchase process was very well organized.

Manager Chris - goes out of his way, to help with any issues.

Our construction manager JC was/is very helpful before, during and after the homebuying "process." He helped make the whole experience easier for both my wife and myself.

Overall Home Buying Experience was excellent. The home (Mystique), local sales consultant (Lynn P.) and home build manager (Mike R.) were outstanding.

It is a lovely development and things are very well organized. For the most part the quality is good but I’m only here 2 months. I do think it is crazy that we need to hire someone to seal our grout. I’m 76 and 5’2”

The actual purchase and inspection was v good. Construction Manager Marvin, awesome. Warranty people are awesome. Dealing with the women in the Viera office is difficult & opaque. Lots of untimeliness, "not my job" & "email only" going on. Except Shannon, she is helpful and picks up the phone. Getting additional landscape is a colonoscopy. Landscape vendor super unreliable, opaque & $$$. Not as easy, breezy as it was made out to be!

I think when you go to closing, you have a right as a buyer to be involved in a convenient time and date for the closing. We had to close on December 20 and we had airline tickets for a Christmas holidays and they would not budge. I think that sucks

Overall I’m very happy with my new home and with the community. Del Webb’s home design baths the interior with natural light and their planning/layout of this community allowed for plenty of natural space. My sales experience wasn’t great, however my GC (Nate) was amazing!! The grading of the lot (water management) and the quality of the build are very good. That said, some of the tradesmen could have done a better job. I hired a home inspector pre-closing and really wish I would have also hired an inspector at the framing stage as some of my neighbors did. Overall, the amenities are nice and the community is nice to walk in. What you won’t learn until after closing is that homeowners must pay additional fees for exercise classes and (for several classes) if you’re not poised at your computer the moment sign-up opens you won’t get in. The dog park is just a fenced area under power lines that couldn’t have been used for anything else. It’s a low area where rainwater runs and is already becoming muddy, plus no running water/water fountain and no equipment aside from benches. All of that said, the residents here are wonderful!! The neighborhood layout/design is lovely!! My home feels spacious with ample storage and is filled with natural light. I would recommend this community. ... More

We purchased a quick move in home. Overall it was great. Salesperson was the best and superintendent has been very attentive.

They take care of issues fast

Not being familiar with the process ahead of time, I found I was behind the curve and in hindsight may have made some different choices; however, all issues were eventually addressed and we were satisfied with the contracting and design process. What was outstanding was the weekly updates from the building manager, and his responsiveness to questions and concerns presented to him. I cannot say enough about his concern to make everything what we wanted and had contracted for. The pre-closing process was amazing. Again, great response and helpful in identifying the cosmetic things that needed to be fixed. My biggest disappointment was the attention to detail by the contractors. Things like corners not meeting - and not puttied to fill in the gaps; putty missing in other places. A warped baseboard was used and not nailed to the framework to make it straight. Doors were delivered with the edges rough, as if they had been run through a saw and shipped as is. There was no attempt to sand them smooth, and even after asking for that to be done, some were missed and had to be recalled. These seem like minor things, and they are; however I built a home 30 years ago, and the workmanship was a step above and I expected the same. ALL WERE FIXED TO MY SATISFACTION! I was just disappointed we found so many little things. The post closing service process is outstanding. There have been a few things we found after moving in, and the process to get them corrected has proven effective and timely. Thanks to great coordination with the building management. Overall, we are happy with our new home, and would recommend a Pulte home without reservation. ... More

Caleb and Steve, onsite project managers were superior to work with, Our concerns were addressed with no issues. One major issue at least to me was the distance of the HW heater to the bathrooms and kitchen. I was told had never been an issue well it is. It takes forever to get HW to the kitchen sink and bathrooms. The Rinnai could have been located 25 to 30ft further down the side of the bldg closer to the source of use. Also, there is no protectove sleeve at grade level that I see protecting the water pipe from the Rinnai, my concern would be a string trimmer ripping into it.

We were rushed through the design center process and were not fully informed about everything. Our preclosing walk through was only one week before closing instead of two weeks before closing. Therefore some issues were not fully resolved prior to closing.

Kevin was the best construction manager he showed us Quality at every encounter, we recommend him to all! Rachael was incredibly helpful. Tara made closing a breeze because she was so exacting & early!

Having built and remodeled a few homes we have a perhaps more critical eye when looking at the construction and finish work - so take that into consideration while reading the review. And right up front, if you asked us if we'd do it again? Yes we would. Always start with the good - Scott our build manager and Lisa our sales agent were excellent! Responsive, understanding and professional - and enjoyable to boot! First off, the permitting/approval process, which to be fair is mostly out of Del Webbs control, took 3-4 months . PA signed in early April ground broke late July. Once the dig started the process moved along pretty rapidly as we closed mid November. If you have the option of watching the process - all I can say is I did as we glad I did, found it fun to watch things unfold. Del Webb is a 'national builder' which as it turns out is different from a 'custom' builder. Perhaps this sounds obvious, but options you have in regards to 'twiddling' your new home are very different. With custom you can do whatever your checkbook will tolerate. With a national builder, you choose from a select set of options. Both in the construction and the finish. While I would have liked to tweak some of the construction choices, (floor trusses instead of beams, mover/remove a wall, shift some plumbing) those aren't options. That being said, we really liked the model we picked out so all is well. The same is true for finish materials. I would have liked higher grade carpet and flooring options but those were not available. What was available isn't bad, I just have the feeling they'll have a shorter lifespan and need replacing sooner. Regarding countertops and tile - while the options were somewhat limited the quality seems really good. Lighting we've found is a excellent way of personalizing your home - so we left it at base builder level and replaced it. A better value for you dollars. One thing I was particularly pleased with was the fit and finish on the trim, doors and cabinetry - all done with care and resulted in very professional look. The one item that was a disappointment, but not catastrophic was the final clean. Construction clean they call it - which really means it not clean - really. Not that it's filthy with debris scattered about mind you. But - my wife had to scrub the floor several times to get the grime out of the flooring, not the experience you'd like upon walking into your new home and the first thing you find yourself doing while moving in. A last comment on national vs custom build. While we were watching our house build, I looked at similar size custom homes being built with similar amenities (but not the Del Webb Community experience), and they were easily 20% to 35% more. From our perspective very consequential price delta and one that didn't warrant the extra investment. And finally, (yes I'm long winded and this is the abridged version!), the 55+ community experience. As one person put it to me, it's the difference between being in a neighborhood and being in a community. You see your neighbors, say hi and maybe hang once and a while - the Del Webb version of community is very different. There's a plethora of activities, groups, and socialization opportunities that you can choose from to tailor your lifestyle experience. And in truth - that's at least as important as the house you build, and why you're building into the community in the first place. Good luck on your journey! ... More

Homes are efficiently and expeditiously built, no wasted time. Some designs are too rigid and don’t allow homebuyers to individualize according to their needs. Prices for options are often higher than local market value. One item that really disturbs me is the electrical outlet in the gathering room floor, $500. for a rubber outlet and cover. Really, that is so cheap! Should have been brass.

David the Builder was a pleasure to work with. He communicated well and was trustworthy. I never felt like we had to "check behind him". We did, but only because we wanted to be responsible home buyers. The contractors used were respectful and did quality work. Is the house perfect? No. There is no such thing as a perfect house. We are very pleased with our home and we love living in SCP.

Construction Managers Allen and Paul were knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.