Pulte Homes Reviews in Indianapolis, IN

Not impressed with this home.

Overall nice home but they do not allow for ANY customization which is a significant disappointment considering how expensive these homes are. They have a decent selection of finishes, but upgrades are costly from base selection and even basic items are costly to upgrade. Overall feel of house is nice and would only change a few things like increase the size of the garage and adjust layout of the basement if the builder would allow. Absolutely avoid Pulte Mortgage at all costs.

Had some major issues prior to closing. Gave Pulte more then a month of heads up. Was told it will be taken care of. It of course was not done prior to closing. Now months after moving in still dealing with people coming in and out getting things done. Not talking about punch list, paint areas type of items. Major headache for something that could have been addressed prior to me moving in. Pulte is doing what they said they would but I am having to constantly remind and send emails to ensure that things get done. I am having to project manage basically and stay on top of things which should have been done prior to move in. I do not think I would build with Pulte again. Premium price for average to below average quality of finish. For sure do not get their options! Do it yourself through contractors after close and save yourself the extra headache and $$$. ... More

Should have 3 total walk throughs. Because when work isn’t done at 2nd walk through...and you are heading to closing, it puts you in a bind.

I still don’t have a mailbox! I was told it would be about 3 weeks. It is now 2 months. They put up a temporary but the post office will not deliver. I have to go to the post office to get my mail. I called but still no resolve.

This is the second home my wife and I have constructed in Indiana and the fifth home owned. Overall, there has been a lack of quality control and attention to detail during the construction process. Following are examples - Dishwasher was either defective or installed incorrectly. The result was the soaking of the subfloor of the kitchen. The level of damage required a water restoration company to come to the house to remedy. The process is ongoing and may require disassembly of the cabinets. Landscapers have cracked sidewalk and driveway while operating a bulldozer. In the building process, after drywall installed, workers punched a hole through the wall to run an extension cord. The steel I Beam running the length of the basement has construction mud caked in multiple spots. Pulte process appears as we will fix on the backside rather than quality control on the frontside before the owner closes on the house. We specifically chose Pulte because of the floor plan of the house and the Hidden Pines neighborhood. ... More

All depends on how Pulte handles the problems AFTER the closing, we were told to wait one year before we can report any problem.

Craftsmanship is a lost art. From concrete issues to drywall there are plenty of ways that the quality could have been better

Maybe we got unlucky with the contractors who build our house. The workmanship did not meet our expectations for the price of the home. The build team was hard to reach and not very responsive, there were several framing issues with the home that you wouldn’t expect from a home in this price range. Landscaping was not maintained before taking ownership and the sod in the front yard is mostly dead, drainage was not considered when landscaping so anytime it rains mulch is misplaced throughout the yard. The sliding door is difficult to open and the frame surrounding it is clearly sagging. The sells team was great. ... More

My experience building my first new home has been deeply frustrating. A major leak above the furnace caused severe mold growth, clearly pre-existing before closing. Neither the construction manager nor the warranty team caught it. Despite the mold’s presence, the warranty personnel refused air quality or mold testing, dismissing concerns based solely on photos. I’ve had to pay for testing myself to protect my family’s health. Other issues, like cold drafts through outlets and wall dripping, are brushed off as ‘normal.’ The warranty team refuses to investigate insulation or ensure the home meets code. This builder’s claims of quality and energy efficiency feel entirely misleading. I cannot recommend them based on my experience. ... More

OK house in the end but not a great expirence

These town homes are thrown together pretty fast. The garage walls do not get full dry wall coverage. We noticed water damage when we were conducting a walk through which was minor at the time turned out to be a leak in one of the walls which was causing water to pool under the downstairs flooring causing damage to about all of our lower cabinets and trim we are well within our warranty so they are going to replace everything. Idk these are not forever homes so I guess I should have lower expectations. We will be moving once we get it together.

My experience with purchasing a spec home from Pulte Homes has been mixed. Initially, the salesperson who assisted me was very pleasant and helpful throughout the buying process, which was reassuring. However, upon moving into the house, I encountered several issues that have been frustrating to deal with. One of the most surprising discoveries was that the kitchen exhaust was not installed. When I raised this concern, I was informed that it wasn't included in the specifications for the home. Frankly, I find it hard to believe that any modern home would be built without such a basic feature. One of the most surprising discoveries was that the garage door did not include an automatic opener. This seems like a basic feature that should be included in any modern home, yet it was not part of the package for my home. This omission has been inconvenient and unexpected, adding to the frustrations of settling into a new home. Shortly after settling in, I noticed a leak between the second and third garage spaces. I promptly reported this to the appropriate contact at Pulte Homes, who initially came to inspect the issue. They acknowledged the problem and mentioned they would consult their manager. Unfortunately, despite my follow-up emails, it took weeks for them to return and address only a portion of the leak, leaving the drywall still in need of repair. Further complicating matters, the ceiling lights began malfunctioning not long after. Despite reporting this issue promptly, I have yet to see any resolution after several weeks. Another disappointment has been with the backyard landscaping. The yard was delivered with straw installed, but underneath it, there are large rocks that have made it challenging for the grass to grow evenly. It's clear that this was not disclosed or adequately addressed during the purchase process. Reflecting on my experience, I would strongly advise prospective buyers to thoroughly inspect every aspect of the house before finalizing their purchase. While the initial sales process was positive, the ongoing issues with construction and responsiveness to repairs have been disappointing. ... More

We love the Cardinal Point Community and lifestyle associated with it. Our home plan is perfect for us however the quality is not what it should be for the price paid. We have been told we can't request service unless it is something major so we are living with sticking doors, uneven paint, poor drywall finish (garage is atrocious), cracking driveway among other issues.

Once they have your money they are very unresponsive and do not stand behind even their stated timeframes. As an example when you enter a ticket they will “get back to you within 24-48 hours”. Often it is weeks and sometimes not at all. As this is my second Pulte build I thought the first was “COVID related”. It is not. They don’t respect your time, or your property. Very disappointed with customer service and lack of care once the property is sold.

Pulte did a lot of things right but missed the mark on the finer details of completing the home. Work after the close is ongoing.

Overall home quality is ok

The quality we were expecting from Pulte and this price point for this home just was not there. We should not be having all these issues. Future home buyers definitely spend the money to get your own inspector. That was our big mistake. You want to be excited about purchasing a new home. It’s stressful enough just moving, but add on the back and forth process trying to get major things fixed on your new home is another level of stress. The sense of urgency is lacking and the builder should have caught these problems during the build process. At this time we are filled with regrets towards this purchase. Just too many major issues to deal with on a new home. We hope this changes if things are repaired properly. ... More

Pulte is just ok- not exceptional

Pulte's finishes are weak at best. Their finishing work is suspect and truly they use low-grade products and market them as high-end finishes. If you love the neighborhood and location, just get a bottom-end house from them and have a contractor come in and do the upgrades. You'll pay less and actually get some qualified contractors to do solid work.

After reported the issue as part of new home warranty, it took a long time to schedule the service. Hope Pulte Homes take care of customers even after purchasing a house.

Once home is signed for Pultie s very slow to respond to home issues let along give direction on how to get things fixed. Been here 7 weeks and still no back yard. Pultie won’t come and fix things, like painting, leftover blue tape for 10 months! No one wants to take responsibility for home issues, granted they are little but paying what we did for a home we shouldn’t be treated this way.

My experience at the time of buying and after buying isn’t good and didn’t expect this kind of quality work

Bad responsiveness by those in construction leadership positions. Apathetic responses to concerns that were raised.

Andy and Ryan were phenomenal as Project Manager/Sales Rep. The trades were beyond horrible with craftmanship and response times. Crooked drywall, crooked cabinets, crooked countertops, and crooked door trim and frames awaited me everywhere on the day of my closing. During the build, the trades were scheduled for a certain day and/or time, which was relayed to me by Andy, but when I would check on the house, that particular item was not completed. Sometimes the delay was a week, sometimes the delay was a month. The trades would also have a punch list of five items that I would present to Andy; however, only one item would get completed. If I did not visit the construction site every day, and relay to Andy the issues I found at the time, who knows how bad the framing and some finishing touches would have been. I was told that the closet in a bedroom would be square before HVAC was installed. Unfortunately, the drywall was installed to prep for the furnace and not much could have been done with the wall afterward. I combed through the house searching for any and all crooked walls and was able to point most of them out. Unfortunately, when the drywall was cut, you can see curves and angles that are not square or straight. I will give props to the company that tiled the master shower. Other than that, you need to find tradespeople that give a crap. ... More