Del Webb Reviews

The floor plan works well for me. The finishes are problematic. Drywall, texture, molding are all sloppy. Since moving in spent time cleaning up paint splatter off of floor, glue off of countertops. Will end up sanding down repainting areas of baseboards. Big issue such as frameless shower door that doesn’t close is being addressed quickly after working with warranty office.

THE QUAULITY OF THE CONSTUCTION AND FINISH OF THE HOUSE IS JUST OK. BUILT LIKE A RENTAL HOUSE. #1 THE GARAGE SHOULD BE INSTALLATED AS A STANDARD FEATURE. I TRIED TO GET PAUL TO HAVE THE GARAGE INSTALLATED AT A STAGE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEM, ONLY THE WIRING WAS DONE I WAS WILLING TO PAY FOR IT. I ALSO TRIED TO GET GET THEM TO ADD SOME ELECTRICAL NO NEGATION. THE UPPER MANAGEMENT IS NOT WILLING TO WORK THE CUSTOMERS. I HAVE BEEN IN A CUSTOMER SERVICE TYPE BUSINESS FOR 45 YEARS AND IF YOU WANT REPEAT CUSTOMER YOU NEED TO TREAT THEM A LITTLE BETTER. AFTER TALKING TO OTHER BUYERS THEY SAID THE SAME THING YOU GUYS ARE VERY HARD TO WORK WITH. ... More

Very difficult to get issues fixed. Quality issues especially with paint and trim

Lots of issues with the home found in the first month! Still waiting for repairs. Closed late. Overall, not happy!

The salesperson Tim was excellent. The oversight and quality control by the general contractor Trent is obviously lacking. We came from out of state and put our trust in him to give us a quality home. We have a 2 page punch list of repairs for sloppy workmanship that we paid for. So far, the repair people have not showed up or say they will come back and didnt. This is such an inconvenience and has ruined any excitementwe had moving to Florida. Having bought new construction before, this is not acceptable.

Unprofessional between my realtor and sale person for pulte homes bellweather. Del web. Poor communication with us and realtor. House basement floor cement had to be topped very rough. Had to keep on sup. Windows not sealing in bedroom needed weather strip on doors. Painting not professional. House not very clean when moved in. Glue on the floors light bulbs out in bath. Door bell not hooked up. Ect Ect. Nick worked with us but his boss would not. Just close the house and deal with it later. So be where it’s not what they tell you. They make it sound great but the quality is not their material or workmanship. Will see if they walk the talk. ... More

We have been in the house for almost 4 months now. We made a HUGE mistake. We believed that the issues that we found before closing would be addressed in a timely manner. We were so WRONG! When we did our walk through on the house with a couple weeks before closing, we noted multiple items that needed to be addressed. We were assured they would be finished prior to closing. When they weren't done, we were again assured that they would be finished within days of the closing. Now 4 months later, they have been here 4 times to address the issues and have still not gotten it right. They have ordered the incorrect parts 3 times. My suggestion to anyone dealing with Pulte/Del Webb is this. DO NOT close until you are completely satisfied with the finished product. ... More

Be sure to take a long time to inspect every detail of every aspect of the home.

Not a good value at these prices.

Sales team was very efficient Construction team was friendly but inflexible Finishing details are substandard HVAC is difficult to manage Appliances are cheap and not what we ordered

I found that a lot of what I was told during the construction process was either blame someone else or deny there is a problem. We were told that our house should be finished in late July or early August. Based on this information we sold our home in Washington State and drove to Texas arriving on July 1, 2022. We expected to stay in hotels for a month but no longer than two months. At the end of August, we became very concerned because our house sat for 8 weeks with little or no activity. The reason given was they could not get brick. The last week in August I was tired of the excuses and hod the Construction Manager meet me at the house to solve the problem. I forced him to call the brick supplier to see why they had promised to deliver the brick for the last 16 weeks. The call was made on Thursday and the brick was delivered on Friday. The problem with the builder's system is the Construction Manager has no authority and to relies on their expeditor and weekly computer print outs. My other problem is the contact is always referred to when they don't perform but when they don't provide items like building requirements for VA financing, they ignore them and refuse to build per the specification in the contract. My suggestion is to make sure you are aware of how the builder, Pulte homes performs on construction and warranties. ... More

During construction there were constant starts and stops, which is to be expected these days, however builder completely stopped work on my home for more than 6 weeks without giving me a reason. During that time, they were moving along quickly with other homes on my block and many of the “spec homes” they started long after mine. My home was delivered 4 months later than promised. Additionally, they left the membrane covering (underlayment) on my roof exposed to the elements for well over the 6 month limit for that product. When questioned about it, I got no answers at all… not even a response to my several emails on the topic. Fit and finish are sub-par, based on reports of those that had homes built by builder several years ago. It has been over 2 months since move-in, and many of my “punch list” items have not been addressed. Some of these items are: no locks on any internal doors (bathrooms or bedrooms); still don’t have our permanent washer or dishwasher (we have “loaners”); many pavers are broken and paint splattered, requiring replacement; new pool (installed by builder subcontractor) stained and dirty despite multiple calls and requests to resolve this issue; shelves missing from kitchen cabinets and laundry room… supposedly “ordered” but still not in place; and the list goes on and on. I would think long and hard about buying another builder home considering my experience. I think the worst part of this was the attitude and push back relieved from builder’s “managers” when I inquired about various issues. We (my wife and I) were literally warned by the regional building manager to not push the assigned site supervisor regarding our issues because “I don’t want to lose another site supervisor because of bullying from home owners.” WE WERE THE ONES BEING BULLIED! After that, and other comments similar to that, we felt less able to communicate effectively with these folks. When someone spends nearly a million dollars for a new construction home, there should be easy, clear, and accurate updates provided to owners on a regular basis. We got none of that! The ONLY time we got ANY information during the build was when we inquired. ... More

Bayview Del Webb is the worst Del Webb built and trustworthiness. I visited Del Webbs in Raleigh, NC and every single DelWebb in Florida. I bought here because it was new and I believed in all the other properties I saw. That it was basically following LakeWood Ranch Plan. Now I find out a 5 story apartment complex and strip mall are going in behind me! No privacy. And I’m at the mercy of all the noise that will come from the apartment complexes and the strip mall. Did my salesperson tell me this NO!!!! Just wanted to get the property sold and built out before this became a known reality. DelWebb has no plans to put up a concrete wall and tall trees. So the Oasis I experienced at all the other Del Webbs will not be my experience and the dream I thought I was getting. I cannot wait to sell in 2 months!!! Never again. ... More

Expected better quality for price paid.

The project manager did not build a quality house. He disrespectful me on our very first meeting - I should of reminded him I pay his check. Lots of poor workmanship! The mortgage company was a nightmare.

There were issues with our home prior to closing that were promised to be resolved and still are not 6 weeks after closing. The finished product had many flaws and the closing construction inspector did a poor job is assessing completeness of the interior and exterior of the home. many flaws. This did not live up to the Pulte reputation or our expectations. We would have not have closed had we know it would be such a problem to get things resolved.

Oven didn’t work and we’ve been waiting weeks for repair. Tile has drywall mud caulk and grout all over it. The entire house was filthy when we moved in. We have not been able to get them to clean it. Shelving in closet came down. Very disappointed in this house and pulte’s response to date

Communication or lack thereof is a major issue. For an operation this large you’d think they’d have the process nailed but they don’t. They make a big deal about their build quality process which is mostly just PR. We were rushed through the final walk-through (what they term the Build Quality Celebration). The house was still dirty. There were holes in a cabinet and bathroom door, paint splatters were all over the floors, we got about zero info on how the house actually worked, the back sliding door is almost impossible to “slide”, etc and we were lucky. Some new neighbors were pushed to close without gas and electric service being turned on. we are the last phase of this development and Pulte clearly wants to get done and move on. The solar company that installed the required rooftop system/ Sunpower, is terrible/ has lousy customer service. Buyer beware! ... More

Have not recieved gas cooking stove I bought with house packege( 2 months and waiting) make calls no response. Want my stove I paid for. Cart garage door was installed wrong, does not fully open. Lack of fix to problem or communication about the problem as in situation is being ignored.follow thru after closing is terrible

For 30 years I have worked as a salesperson in real estate. Building with Pulte was the epitome of "no service to the buyer". All communication and scheduling and procedures are there for the convenience of the seller. I liken it to a procedure on how to screw in a light bulb, and have 14 different people involved in the event and have none of them communicate or assist one another. "That is not my responsibility and I cannot comment or help you in that concern" is prominent attitude of all the people in the process. Only exception was Eric the supervisor. He was awesome. We love the community, but would rather not concentrate on the "birth" of our home, and move on to enjoying the home and community. Pulte has a lot of room for improvement, and has to overhaul it's entire culture, of "whom do we serve and are our systems set up to accomplish that task. ... More

When you go to the design center it is too overwhelming. There should be a list of options and the prices. Had 4 different project mangers. The quality of the work is very poor. I am sure the concrete will not hold up. How could someone not get the right permits?

After closing on my new house expecting everything to be in a good condition.My new wooden floor had chips and dings in it the top kitchen cabinets doors had gaps where they were supposed to meet plus no glass in the doors or glass shelves!The shower floor had to be completely replaced not able to shower in master bathroom for four weeks.I’ve been here for two months it’s been very stressful trying to get the issues fixed and I’m still waiting for glass shelves and the wooden floor still needs replacement planks kitchen cabinet doors still don’t meet! Forgot to mention there was white paint splotches all over the wood floor and no electrical wiring behind the t.v.The Sheetrock had to be cut out in order to rectify the problem.All in all not impressed! ... More

Although we are generally happy with the home and the community, we have been disappointed by some of the workmanship with the home and the responsiveness to repair. Our oven was defective and will not be repaired until after the holidays. Why weren't the appliances tested? Our back door lock has been stuck since September and we are still waiting repair. Our hose bib continues to be broken and we continue to wait for a plumber to repair it before the freezing weather sets in. This doesn't include all the nooks and crannies that weren't finished properly and that it appears that no one will return to repair. My street number is obscured by a bush that was planted directly in front of it. So, my recommendation is that you need to be aware that the promises made in the advertising about the workmanship of Pulte homes and that they will meet all expectations are really not 100% true. ... More

The initial experience of selecting a lot and house options was good and efficient. The Building process was average, and communication was good. The final inspection and closing process was not good and we felt rushed and pressured to sign off that everything was complete (less than 2 hours). We all know there are always errors/fixes after closing, but the Pulte philosophy is once closing happens don't bother us until month 11 of the first year, not acceptable. The post closing process with Pulte is terrible and response has been slow to non-existent for broken light fixtures, weather stripping install, exhaust fan fix, refrigerator water dispenser not working, mis-matched cabinet doors, etc. Pulte Management is invisible and not involved. Plus no home mail delivery for 4 weeks after move-in due to mail box assigned not forwarded to USPS and no HOA information at Closing. Plus we have to endure a A/C compressor swap out after closing because Pulte ignored county code for install. ... More

Our first contractor was Dale. He told us all about himself but never listed to us. He only responded when we tracked him down on the build site. Promises were made but not followed through. A frustrating experience. At closing a new contractor, Warren was assigned. He listened to our issues and is trying but lacks the power from Pulte to get resolution. Incomplete work or problems with construction were listed on the closing document to be addressed post closing. To date, some items have been fixed but most are left incomplete, ie Crooked walls, appliances not working correctly, bubbles in the ceiling, etc. Lots of emails with lists of outstanding problems have been sent. Still waiting! ... More