Del Webb Reviews

Builder did not check for proper operation of items prior to handing over home (no hot water, shower door fit, AC/Heat condensation runoff, dryer electrical outlet upside down, dead plants, Whirlpool microwave/oven combo operation). AC unit positioned outside of Master bedroom window (very noisy).

We had three different building managers during construction. The first 2 were great but the last one seemed to lack the detailed approach of the others. We were Late e in getting into our house due to the pandemic and when we finally got here we found several things wrong and the house was not clean. The process leading up to the build was excellent. The sales and design staff were very supportive and helpful. We felt that the foundation and build leading up to dry wall were excellent. Most of our issues were things forgotten or related to installers (floor, cabinetry, door That doesn’t fit). After such a long wait it was disappointing to find issues (although mostly minor) in our new home. ... More

Very good sales team and design personnel. I think it would be advantageous to hire a construction manager unless you are onsite or nearby to oversee ongoing construction

Disappointed in some of the quality in materials and absolutely the lack of attention to detail. So many defects that have to be corrected but I guess it is worth it to Pulte on how fast the subcontractors get in and out??

Lack of pride in workmanship in interior finishing. Strong QA not done as work is completed and waits for buyer to point out problems as closing closes in. Need QA, QA and QA as each element is finished and have the contractor redo until it is done correctly. Soon the contractor will get the idea it needs to be done right the first time.

.Not always the craftsmanship and the finish was great

Too many rude workers making un necessary noise, music blasting. Pulte does little. Issues not addressed yet, will see if they do on 6/24/20. Closed on 4/30/20.

I’m disappointed with Pulte. Quality control is a major issue. The house was delivered extremely dusty and I suffered some health issues as a result of it. The paint job was terrible. The painters did not cover the floor so I had to painstakingly remove droplets of paint throughout the house. We requested brushed nickel items throughout the house but the garage ended up being chrome. The quartz counter in the kitchen is not perfectly leveled. The quality of the cabinets left a little to be desired. That said, personnel are very friendly. There is follow up on the items we are not happy with. We de love the neighborhood and hopefully we are here for many years to come. ... More

Homeowner needs more say on approving driveway’s, landscaping.

Wish we had been much more pro active in the build and inspections through out the process.

check the contract fully

Overall I am pleased with my new home. However, I am giving a 3 star average rating based on quality review. The kitchen cabinets were not hung evenly. Kitchen windows were uneven. The bathroom cabinets are also slightly uneven.

Be sure any uncompleted issues are well documented and calendared. Work in days/expectations regarding health .covid requirements. It's been 45 days and we are still waiting to hear from the tile company to set an appt.

Sales experience was superb. The on site Pulte manager for our home was awesome. Response to in house issues was great. Response to dead bushes noted at inspection very poor. Lawn damage immediately after closing from mowing crew very poor. Sliding berm fix very poor.

Pay close attention to the build process as items are missed

Great location with close proximity to beach and necessities. Friendly neighbors and nice amenities. Home has nice open concept and favorable features included huge MBR and bath, screened in lanai, convenient kitchen with huge pantry. My main disappointments has been with the interior and exterior paint quality. Paint has peeled in my garage and the exterior hardie boards show some bleed through in spots. All this could have been avoided if the builder would have spent a few extra dollars and PRIMED and added an extra coat of paint. I also have issue with the landscaping. They planted nice plants but they couldn't spend the extra dollars for some quality top soil. The sandy natural soil is not conducive for plant growth and the poor drainage in front of the home has resulted in the lost of two azaleas already. Mosquitos are starting to be an issue also. I feel if the builder would have spent a few hundred dollars more, I probably be giving them at least a 4 or perhaps a 5 rating. ... More

I paid a high premium price for my lot, which not only backs up to a lake, but is also adjacent to a large common area that is to remain vacant. My property only extends 12 feet behind my house, so there is about 60 feet of common area behind my property to the lake. The Del Webb HOA is supposed to install sprinklers and maintain grass in the common areas, but these areas have been neglected as overgrown weed patches instead! The HOA only mows the weeds once a week.

The house at Lakewood Ranch is beautiful and even though we’ve found little things wrong they are going to be fixed. I’m totally unhappy with the closing process and lack of communication from Pulte Title. A closing meeting was scheduled at the Housing Center at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch and nobody knew about and we did not receive our keys on the supposedly closing day. After over an hour of discussions it turned out that no closing meeting was required because we paid cash for the house, nobody told us! In fact 2 weeks before I wrote an e-mail to the Sales Rep. asking if the meeting was still on due to the Coronavirus Restrictions and he said yes. Turns out our keys to the house were sent to our Calif. Resident when we were here in Florida. The whole closing process left me totally unsatisfied and thought it was very unprofessional when your spending good money on a house. ... More

In the middle our home being built we had a change in field managers and the details of our project requirements were not shared. There was also some third party contract pricing issues that were exposed as well. There was some quality control issues as well. I’ve paid a third party to resolve an issue instead of waiting for our warranty service to address our need as we at this time we are still waiting for several issues to be addressed.

Many many little issues and a few larger ones. The larger issues were fixed fairly quickly, mostly by 3rd parties. HVAC by company that installed the unit, same for electric and plumbing. Issues with appliances were done by warranty service companies. Important tip- register ALL your appliances and equipment the day you move in. Chances are you will be asking for assistance before the day and/or week is through. Del Webb people are very friendly but you need to stay on the locals to get things done in a timely manner if ever. If you are good as a handyman, fixes and corrections will get done a lot faster (by you). ... More

We lived close by so were able to watch the building process. We knew right from the sale that it was a "take it or leave it" process because they do not make changes outside their standard. So we knew we needed to watch and be involved in the process. We visited each week. We noted that the furring and studs were not evenly spaced so in one room where it was critical because of the load the wall would bare, we personally added some because they would not. The irregular spacing has created a couple of issues after moving in when mounting things on the walls, such as a lg TV. Our FM was communicative so he would tell us what they would / would not do. Since we moved in we have had bugs in our master bath sinks. Our QA rep has taken no responsibility on WHY we have these bugs and what they are feeding on in a brand new house. So we have had to work with a pest company going on 7 weeks. There have been other workmanship issues that I submit for repair / maintenance. Due to covid shutdowns, we are on a schedule for June. Even with these issues, we love our new home and the location. We just know that we must stay vigilant especially during this first year warranty period. ... More

Quality is an issue for me. We have had major issues with the Whirlpool appliances, HVAC system, foundation crack, electrical problems and that is after two months of occupancy. The Whirlpool appliance required a new control board. The HVAC system electronic air cleaner was assembled wrong and requires a new transformer. The foundation crack was the least of the problem as the team here responded quickly to repair the cracked foundation and stop the resultant leaks. The electrical problem came from our power line being damaged (cause unknown) outside of the home. For what I spent buying this home I would not expect to have make a number of calls to get things fixed or repaired in a new home. One last thing the smart home Wide area access points Had to be required and the Ethernet cabling doesn’t work. ... More

We are happy we bought in Carolina Orchards, but more for the location and amenities than the house. Pulte's design center is very unimpressive, from the offerings to the expertise of the design people. Unfortunately, the people there and in the sales office aren't as familiar as they need to be with items like the functionality of the appliances. They don't tell you what model numbers of appliances you are buying so you have to take their word for the funtionality. I caught a function error in what I was told by the sales person and the manager of the design center about what my microwave/oven combo would do. Once I saw the model numbers when delivered to the property site and looked it up, the information given to me was wrong. They changed the appliances, but at an additional cost of $1800 to me. They had no interest in accepting any responsibility. It was only 3 weeks from our closing, so I really had no choice at that point but to accept it. On the outside of the home, the landscaping is pitiful. Many of our bushes and trees were just dropped into a hole and covered with pine straw. Theres was no dirt around the root ball. Many patches of our sod were and still are completely dead when the house was delivered. All in all, like the title says, its just a production home and all that it implies. On a bright note, our building superintendent was very easy to work with and always responded to issues we had. ... More

Lack of follow-up and poor attitude.

The house design and fundamental build is excellent and the location can't be beat, but the fit and finish of the trim and paint was unacceptable. Be prepared to redo a lot of finish work if you expected a quality job.