Del Webb Reviews

Watch every detail and don't move-in until you are satisfied. I am still waiting for a light bulb in my front porch and many other things to be fixed or explained how to be set up.

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We moved into the house a few weeks ago. During this time we have noticed multiple cracks in the house. The paint quality in the house is not great. The wall panels in the second bathroom were so thin grab bars could not be installed. We had to pay several thousand dollars to replace the panels and install drywall just to install the grab bar.

Our bathroom tiles were so bad that it took seven times to fix. Sometimes they just wouldn't show up and other times didn't have proper tools (had to use ours)!! Very disappointed that builder contractors and reps. made us promises that were forgotten.

Make sure the repairs from Home Inspection have been completed before you sign, because they do not show up even if an appointment is made.

Sloppy workmanship, workers trash and tools/supplies left in and on property, lack of attention to detail: never cleaned before closing, paint and concrete/stucco left on patio and drive, poor paint job inside. Only lip service from field manager, no follow up, jobs are still incomplete,

Be cautious of Upgrades you select. Request picture of Actual items.

At the beginning we were excited and confident. During the meeting at Design Center we realized some loopholes in the process. Complete misinformed and disappointed during the building process. The quality of painting, floor, garage door and others are very low. The team from Design Center do a poor job. Many things are not fixed after signing the closing documents. Very disappointed.

Our realtor was warm and responsive to our concerns throughout the process, with pictures and updates. Other than an e-mail to transfer our funds (in red ink), we did not hear from her after we closed on the house, very disappointing since we were actually visiting another Del Webb community when homeowners were receiving their keys. The staff was enthusiastic, very proud, and gave the new residents a beautiful welcome basket. We receive a blue cloth shopping bag with a box with our new locks and keys. We expected more of a "class act." The agent in the design center was very patient and helpful. We love the design of the home itself. Everything is falling into place and how our guided decisions made it possible. During construction we lived 6 hours away. We were told that there would be a walk-through after framing. We were never informed of it, even though we made arrangements so that a family member living close by could do the walk-through for us. Our realtor said an e-mail was sent but later apologized that it was not sent. Our house is in a small pocket that does not receive cell phone service. We should have been informed of this challenge long before we moved into the house. There should have been some disclaimer. This was a major challenge and actually a health risk, especially if any emergency medical care might be needed. You had to get in the car and drive somewhere else to call. There were many things that still needed to be completed. We definitely felt the rush on Pulte's part to get us in the house so that the money could be collected by the end of the year. The property was deeded by the end of the morning. We were told to please come by later, as the house was being cleaned. We arrived at 4:15 to find the floor wet and the heat blazing, with no thermostat on the wall and the master water closet window open. We were not able to close it because a spring was broken. The house was not cleaned well; windows were poorly cleaned and paint splatters were on the floor. We later learned that the hot water was not turned on for the dishwasher. One very upsetting area to still be addressed is the dust and perhaps paint embedded in our hardwood floors. The design has stress marks in it; many of the marks now have white in them. This is truly distressing (no pun on words intended) in that while the house was under construction, the floors were never protected by any kind of cover once the hardwood was installed. This was mentioned to the staff, but it never did get covered. This was an expensive upgrade and yet it was not protected. Dust and concrete rocks were dragged into the house. Thereby, undue rough wear and tear on our floor has occurred. Also noted during the building process was a black area in the floor of the master shower. We pointed this out, but it was not addressed until three weeks after we moved into the house. The black area was mold! This is unacceptable. The project manager was very courteous and said that things would be taken care of even though we were moving in. It has been a steady stream of subcontractors moving in and out since we moved. We purchased a Samsung refrigerator which tripped because of the GFI outlet required by city building code. After a visit with the electrician and the project manager, it was not working. We have just now learned from another home owner that an arc was put in so that their fridge and washing machine would work. This was not presented to us as an option. It has taken 3 technician visits sent by Samsung with no resolution. Finally, the unit will be accepted back. However, we really like the design of our Samsung fridge and would like to keep it. We learned about the arc being installed just two days ago. Johns' first response to our call about the arc was that he was not aware about the GFI arc and that he had to check with the electrician. We have experienced a great deal of stress regarding the many challenges we have dealt with, including the infringement of our time (very extensive regarding the fridge, especially) and having to be available so that subcontractors could resolve the issues. With the follow-up concerns, all staff members at one time or other (Chris, Paul, John) did respond with, "It's not my responsibility." Very slowly our many concerns are being addressed, sometimes with a supportive response from the team, sometimes with resistance. This whole experience has been stressful, disappointing and unexpected. We chose to go with Pulte Bldrs. and Del Webb based upon our experiences with Del Webb communities. ... More

I walked in to my new house for the first time to find dust everywhere, paint everywhere, need for touch ups everywhere and many issues that even now after a month and half have NOT gotten fixed. Extremely dissatisfied. :(

Our final “walk through”, consisted mostly of signing papers then rushing off to closing. It’s important to have time to check every single detail, because the contractors don’t always do so. Our dishwasher was installed crooked and the door wouldn’t open all the way. Some of our stove top burners were installed improperly. It took us over 3 weeks after moving in to get these issues resolved.

Floors were chipped, caulking is horrid, walls need a lot of help, grass and plants are cheap. Materials are not the best.

Some of the sixteen problems we reported with our brand new home included an improperly-installed dishwasher that leaks every time we use it, a clogged shower drain, a broken door lock, a scratched refrigerator with non-functional ice maker, a defective water softener, two worker-stained carpets, and just discovered—“marble” kitchen counters that change color in response to becoming wet. Several of these have been fixed to our satisfaction, but some we’re still waiting for action on.

Quality of workmanship in various trades that Pulte Homes is using is severely lacking, not only in my new home but seems to be consistent with many neighbors I have spoken to. Hard to notice every little thing or detail on final walk through. Even after some of the corrections are made, they are still deficient in quality work. Either Pulte is hiring subcontractors that do not have extensive home building trade experience or their subcontractors are not utilizing experienced people that take pride in their work. They seem to just rush through a project so they can go on to the next project. Very disappointing. ... More

Most home buyers end up doing the quality control function for new homes with many and varied issues. Poor paint, caulking, tiling are common as are more serious issues with roofing, missing insulation, granite quality, HVAC balancing, noisy vents when the wind blows 10mph, etc.etc The builder claims to minimize the “cookie cutter” look but bends the rules on occasion when it means a sale and does not take advantage of opportunities to add variety through house or paver colors, landscaping, and other exterior options. Interior options are very limited and base level of flooring, cabinets, appliances are among the lowest level and quality available. Expect to pay significant amounts beyond the base price to get even average (big box) quality upgrades as well as very high lot premiums. Sales and marketing are the strengths, construction management understaffed and inadequate to manage subcontractors and level of homes under construction. ... More

Waiting on issues to be addressed after 2 months

Don’t move in til everything is done! Buyer beware!

Workmanship of contractors

So many issues with our house would have been avoided, and given Dell Webb a great reputation if they just slowed down. So many silly mistakes : pendant light electrical not hooked up, many outlets weren't working, blinds were jammed and had to be replaced, dishwasher didn't shut so it wouldn't work, bathroom door stopped closing, surround in guest bath was cut and left a gaping hole, taping of wall is covering the trim that runs along the floor since it's obvious they are in a hurry. The most frustrating part( and actually rather deceptive), was when we were told upon purchasing that we could either buy the landscape package for $8,000 of get it way cheaper, so we opted out. Once we moved in, after 6 bids, we found out it would cost 2 times that. We called to see where the cheaper ones should be and nope. All those bids were equally doubled. We asked if we could now get the original offer and it were told no. So, we feel very, very misled, to put it mildly. I've read multiple complaints about Pulte on the neighborhood Facebook page and it's become a common occurrence to call it 'cheap', at the very least. It's a huge shock to find you have to pay $15,000 for landscaping, out of pocket, once you invest in the home and were told it would be way less than $8,000. Very deceptive. ... More

During final inspection it was noted that our irrigation system extends some 8 feet off of our property onto an adjacent 20 foot storm drain easement. Staff had two men come to "fix it". They took 2 to 3 minutes and said it was taken care of. THEY DID NOT CUT AND PLUG OUR SYSTEM. THE 10 HEADS ARE STILL CONNECTED TO OUR SYSTEM AND STILL ACTIVE. That portion of our system needs to be cut and plugged. The 20 foot storm drain easement adjacent to our property has NOT had sod placed on it. There is no ceiling light in the flex room/library. The light switch is in an unacceptable location. The sod on our property was poorly installed with gaps between the sections, portions missing and rocks left on the site. The master bath floor tiles are uneven. There are still dead plants in the front yard that were dead because of the watering ban before closing. Two of the pullout trays in the kitchen are defective. The back splash in the kitchen caulking has cracked. The door to the electrical panel in the garage does not latch. There is considerable construction in our area. There is NO daily cleanup effort made. The roads are left with mud and grave all over. The once per week street sweeping is grossly inadequate. Mud tracks on vehicle wheels onto the driveway and into the garage and tracks into our homes when we walk through the mud. ALSO, UNACCEPTABLE!!! We have spoken with two Pulte employees about these items. We were informed to send an e-mail which has been done. WHEN WILL CORRECTIONS BE DONE???? OUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE WITH PULTE IS VERY DISAPPOINTING TO SAY THE LEAST. ... More

Based on my experience and talking with other home owners it seems that things would be better if everyone slowed down a bit and did things right the first time. It shouldn’t take multiple redo’s to finally get things right.

After living in my Pulte home for a few weeks, I am seeing multiple problems as a result from poor workmanship and multiple cosmetic issues needing attention. I moved here from a Pulte home that was constructed well. After this recent move, I would NOT recommend Pulte to friends and family. I am working with Warranty on urgent issues but told the majority of corrections would have to wait for the 11 month walk through! “Don’t be rushed through all walk through stages.” Functional corrections were being made as I was closing that was already delayed d/t builders issue with contractors. I lived close and checked on construction every day. I brought up several concerns. Some were addressed and some were not....or hurriedly corrected and sloppy. “ If possible and affordable, do not close until you have hired an independent inspection.” ... More

Pulte builds a very low quality home for the $600,000 we paid. Their field managers and others should only be working in $200,000 markets.

Maybe my expectations were way too high. I still can't believe the lack of craftsmanship and care. I'd be embarrassed to have others look at my work and feel the way we do.

I am truly disappointed in the workmanship if our home and would never recommend a friend after seeing the finished product. It is amazing that they can make the models look so good and then give customers sub standard quality. We paid a lot of money for our home. Very disappointing. Our salesperson was very helpful and our field manager did what they were allowed to do but their hands were tied as far as who the company hired for subs and the materials used. This is the fifth home that we have had built for us and probably ranks very low for quality for price paid.