Pulte Homes Reviews in Atlanta, GA

They were way behind their timeline and kept making last minute changes to closing. Subcontractors were terrible and there was little oversight or quality control, so the workmanship is terrible. Lots of promises about things that would be repaired but little follow through. They have a warranty, but you submit things to their portal and never hear back. Beyond the inconvenience and expense of all of the delays and problems lies the fact that if there are so many things wrong with the things that I can see on the surface, what problems lie beneath…

The real estate agent along with the materials given to me summarizing approximate closing dates were deceptive and incorrect. Also, I had done my final inspection ahead of time and someone had come in and kicked a whole in the bathroom wall under sink.

Pulte is a normal builder with average build quality.

The local construction managers were great to work with and did an amazing job helping us get into the house. Unfortunately, there are many issues with the house that they are unable to resolve due to the company policy. The gutters on the house are too small to handle the rain in Georgia and will need to be replaced at my cost. Lots of small issues that we are finding all over the interior and exterior of the home. Based on the lack of workers available and the companies inability to get other contractors, I am not confident that the issues will get resolved. I will end up paying for the repairs myself to get it handled before they become bigger issues. Very disappointing when you pay this much money for a house. ... More

The quality of work and delivered to us as homeowners, completely underwhelmed us and for the price you pay for this property we really felt taken advantage off! I would not recommend.....

If you buy from Pulte while the market is still hot in ATL , do not expect anyone to hear or address your concerns. It is take it or leave it.

Quality issues continue 6 weeks after closing

Hello, I was one of the first people to close on a smart home at Pulte and Georgia Power’s Altus at the Quarter development. Unfortunately, the high hopes I had for my new home were dealt a severe blow due to my horrible experience with closing on my new home. As an initial matter, I was pressured to close on the sale of my former home early so that I could close on my Pulte home on time. Therefore, I worked with my buyer to move up the closing date to May, as I was informed that my new home would be ready to close at the end of May. However, my Pulte closing date was pushed back by two weeks, into mid-June because of issues with obtaining a certificate of occupancy for my new home and last minute changes in the building plans. As a result, myself, my seven year old son and my mother were essentially homeless for this two week period, being forced to live out of a hotel room while Pulte sorted out these issues. Things ultimately got worse when a received a set closing date, but Pulte again had to push it back because it was not granted a certificate of occupancy in time. When a final closing date/time was rescheduled, it was done at the last minute - literally hours after the certificate of occupancy was finally issued. As a result of this last minute delay, my lender was unable to quickly turnaround, update the financing documents and fund the loan for that same afternoon (June 7, 2019). In truly disappointing and upsetting fashion, Pulte’s closing attorney refused to provide myself and my lender the additional hour that would be necessary to close on the 7th (they asked me and my broker to leave at 4 p.m. despite the fact that my lender let them know the funds were in the process of being transferred). As a result of this action, the closing was rescheduled for Monday June 10th and I was charged a daily per diem by Pulte for Friday and every day of that weekend, forcing me to pay over $1600 before they would provide my with keys to the home (this on top of the expenses I paid for temporary housing because of Pulte’s delays in closing the transaction). I reached out to Pulte’s sales team and management and received absolutely NO accommodation on this issue, in spite of the fact that myself and my family had been extremely accommodating to them in light of the closing delays and the certificate of occupancy issues. To say this was disappointing would be the ultimate understatement. I was essentially coerced into a situation where I could either pay this per diem or be left without the keys to my home, all due to delays which were no fault of my own. This completely poisoned my closing experience, and what was supposed to be a joyful time left me feeling taken advantage of. I did not complain about my need for a hotel and the other expenses I incurred as a result of Pulte’s delays. I have since learned that one of my neighbors who also had the same experience was reimbursed for her temporary housing expenses because of the same delays she faced (she resides next door in Lot 47). All together this was the worst closing experience I have ever had. I expected this to be my dream home, but it started out as a complete nightmare, and this issue has been ignored and completely unaddressed, with Pulte placing the blame on my Lender instead of acknowledging their role in this quagmire. In the end, I am the one who was punished for these issues. ... More

What I would tell prospective homebuyers would be to run far and fast away from Pulte homes! This is my 3rd Pulte home and it will be my last. The quality of the work in the house is abysmal! There is basically zero responsiveness to issues. If there is any sort of followup it’s only when asked multiple times and then the work still doesn’t get completed. The finishes are sloppy and careless and if I couid go back in time knowing what I know now I would never have purchased this home.

Have mold after 1 month in basement as it was never built properly. Flag at inspection and during build, was never resolved although promised it would be. Warranty denied for “underground spring” - you are not allowed to build on underground springs and nobody checked or proved that. They just dont want to honor their warranty for poor not up to code build.

We were promised that our home would be completed between October and December 2024. Pulte was fully aware that we had to move by the end of the year—had we known this timeline wouldn’t be met, we would not have proceeded with the purchase. Despite this, we were first told the completion date would be pushed to January 2025, then later to April 2025. When we requested to cancel the contract, Pulte refused, instead offering us a different completed property in the neighborhood, which we ultimately accepted. Unfortunately, just two weeks after moving in, we experienced a major water infiltration issue. While the home is under warranty, Pulte did the absolute bare minimum in addressing the problem, wasting weeks of our time. Every step of the way, we had to argue, escalate, and even hire outside consultants to ensure the work was done properly. Their handling of the repairs was riddled with mistakes, delays, and substandard workmanship, forcing them to redo the entire grading, drainage, and landscaping. I had to demand proper equipment, safety precautions, and sealing of affected areas, all while dealing with health issues from mold exposure and excessive construction dust. Three weeks into dehumidification, the flooring is still not dry, meaning demolition and restoration cannot proceed until the underlying issue is fully mitigated. We continue to have serious concerns about mold and air quality, which remain unaddressed. We paid a premium for a brand-new home, yet we still do not have full use of it. This has been an astoundingly bad experience, marked by broken promises, inadequate repairs, and ongoing issues that should never occur in a new home. Buyers beware. ... More

Horrible experience so far. These folk are the worse. Nothing is getting done in a timely fashion and nobody responds until you act a fool

my backyard is in bad shape. I have sent multiple messages and made calls to address this issue, but no one has responded yet.

I recently purchased a new home from Pulte Homes, and unfortunately, my experience has been far from satisfactory. The quality of the home has been compromised significantly, and numerous issues have arisen. First and foremost, the purchase process was extremely stressful. Whenever Pulte Homes sent a document that required my signature, they marked it as extremely urgent and pressured me to sign it on the same day. They did not provide me with enough time to review the documents thoroughly and warned me that I would have to pay extra fees if I delayed. This high-pressure tactic left me feeling rushed and uneasy. Upon moving in, I noticed several quality issues. The garage floor is already chipping off, and sand comes off while walking on it. This is a serious concern, and I am worried about the overall construction quality. Additionally, the window frames have very little space, making it difficult to install window blinds properly. The carpet provided is of very low quality, which is disappointing given the investment made. Furthermore, the backyard & front yard has many potholes, and the sod was unevenly placed, leaving many patches and an unsightly appearance. Pulte Homes collected HOA fees for the rest of the year, but they did not select a vendor for lawn care for more than two months. As a result, no lawn maintenance was done for almost three months, yet HOA fees were collected for those months. To make matters worse, I discovered today that Pulte has provided wrong zip code in the closing documents. Now, I will have to connect with the law firm to get it corrected. Not sure how big is this change and how much hassle I must go through. In summary, my experience with Pulte Homes has been quite disappointing due to the compromised quality and the multitude of issues. I would caution potential buyers to thoroughly review all documents and inspect the property meticulously before finalizing their purchase. ... More

Matt the Fowler worst construction manager

David H was awesome! Constantly kept me updated the whole process. Took lots of pictures and sent along every step . You could see he truly loves his work and strives for perfection

I bought a quick move in home that was already half way completed when I got it. It took two months for the builder to complete the home and during that process I did not receive much updates on the progress. The day of closing they were still trying to rush finishing the home and installing things like windows or doors. I identified several issues in quality and poor workmanship in the the finishers, paint, materials. I pointed it out the builder whose promised to fix everything within 30 days, and since then it has been 2 months and I never heard from the construction manager again and they transferred all responsibility to the warranty team. Paint inside the home is cracking in several areas, doors are not aligned, floor is cracking, landscaping wasn’t done and looks very abandoned, etc. I am not happy with the quality of the home and do not believe I received the value I paid for. ... More

I cannot express what an awful home buying experience and lack of workmanship and quality. Would not recommend.

This my third new home. I was told this is a great builder with quality homes. DON’T YOU BELIEVE THEM. I tried to get my $15,000 dollars back and move on, but no, they told me even though we said we will have your house ready but did not, we normally don’t do this but pick another house. Out of all the homes I have bought from different builders, this one gets a ZERO. The sales person, sucks, the builder, the worst and the house , equally bad. The wood floor is chipping, the microwave you have to keep slamming the door to get it to start. When you flush the toilet beware you will see it again. The window frame on the side of the house is cracked and the installation inside the window is showing. Hmmm, this is what you get for one half a million dollars. Oh wait, did I mention the builder refused to come and pickup all the paint they stored in the garage for all the other lots, I had to load it in my truck and drop it off at their trailer. You must be laughing by now, while I am crying. If I could roll back the hands of time, I would have rolled past this builder. I am still waiting for service. But please don’t let this email deter you, just talk to my neighbors, they would say, don’t sign away, drive away. Have a wonderful day! ... More

They distract you from the big issues before closing. Then once you close everything has to go through warranty. Don’t close without a professional at your side

Terrible experience with Pulte. This is my fourth new build and I understand there will be problems with the home after it's finished. The workmanship is sloppy, lack of accountability is unacceptable, and communication should have been much better. My small home of less than 1,800 sq. ft. and priced over 500K, and it looks more like a $250K home. Closets and pantry wire shelves are narrow, they could have installed the much deeper size or wood shelves. Vent hood was installed crooked and only attached to wall with one nail, not four like it should have been. When garage door opens it sounds like a tank is driving through the door...extremely loud.! The worst experience was at the Design Center. Design Consultant told me many things that were incorrect. She lacked any attention to my needs and my questions. I was not allowed to return to Design Center when I changed my mind on a few things and they (she) would only forward me pictures via email and/or text to choose my tile from. What happened to "excellent customer service" as Pulte claims to provide? ... More

Roof was leaking, ever since the home was built and house had mold on the walls and under the floor right after closing. Was told by roofer that this was a common issue due to framing. Pulte is still building this elevation, so buyer beware. False promises and sweet talking before signing of contract. Lot premium is a rip off, and appraisal is only for the base price. Base price includes nothing of value. I would NOT recommend this builder, nor would I be buying a Pulte home again.

We had a water leak in the office room downstairs. We put in a warranty claim. The initial response was very fast which we appreciated it. The leak was fixed and stopped quickly. However, we’ve been waiting for more than a month for the drywall and the carpet that were damaged to be fixed. This should not take this long. My wife works from home and uses this office for work. We are having a very bad experience with the warranty issues to be completed in a timely manner. It is very disappointing.

should have finished the garage.

Sales pitch was excellent but after that all that we saw was 1. Poor quality of workmanship 2. Don't care attitude from construction teams and sales team 3. Terrible experience working with Pulte Mortgage (Lied saying they would match the rate but ate up the time for the rate to go up) 4. Did not even care to fix all the issues reported before closing 5. Did not even care to hand over the keys after closing Made us feel that why did we even choose this builder. Regretting till now looking at their worst quality, workmanship and experience with Pulte team. My 2 cents for any buyers in future, DO NOT trust Pulte team as they are one of the biggest builder, do your detailed followup and question them every step of the process (almost every week) make them accountable for issue starting from sales team to construction team & closing team if not you will end up having bad experience for sure. ... More