Pulte Homes Reviews in Santa Fe, NM

I feel like I got a great deal for my house and generally things are fine. However my house was NOT complete when I moved in, my construction manager ghosted me, leaving me to work with the warranty department. Very unprofessional.

Work list was not completed before closing. Calls to realtor and title company were not returned after closing.

With any new build, there are going to be issues and naturally the construction crew is going to be understaffed and overworked. The quality of the materials are just OK, especially the cabinets. The wood is soft and the paint scratches off so easily. Ours weren't installed correctly so we had to go through and re-install a lot of them. And there are always going to be little things that just weren't done correctly. Switches that weren't installed correctly, or one switch for 7 different lights. It took the entire length of the build, from framework until 6 weeks after we moved in for them to finally install a window in our guest shower area that didn't show the entire neighborhood the person showering there. I asked and asked and asked. So if you can overlook little things like that and the standard crazy upcharges for everything, then this was overall a good home. Our purchase experience was just OK, we just wish more things had been explained to us at the get go. But overall we are happy with the home. It was just an exhausting experience to go through. ... More

Overall good value. Makes sure you do pre-closing inspection and get a commitment as to when things will be fixed. Hooking up to the internet is a nightmare but not a Pulte issue.

None of Pulte sales or construction people knew when I would close. Offered my neighbor upgrades to compensate for delays but didn't offer me nothing. I was discriminated against. My home was vandalized after I signed. A day later notified Construction Manager Joed and sales Susan and NO took responsibility for the damages done to my home. They verbally/written told me the house was in there possession. So admittedly they knew they were at fault for damages they caused intentional. Pulte lacks in many areas from inspection of constructors workmanship to training employees sales and construction managers. I had to pay cash to the Construction Manager to clean up the vandalism. Joed yelled at me in front of my young child with the Warranty Manager and Construction Supervisor present like I did anything wrong but point out their negligence. Pulte has sloppy construction and contractors who do the minimum to get a house built than Im forced to work with one Warranty person to correct several issues with all different contractor who may not be well educated in correcting problems in one visit. For example my thermostat is not working properly and it takes 5 times for anyone to correct the issue by replacing a faulty thermostat. When asked to speak to a supervisor no one ever calls back but Im sure they all get paid for not responding. Pulte is definitely not worth wasting time and money in! ... More

The interior paint job was very sloppy. It looked like they didn’t prepare with tape and drop cloths. Many paint spots on the carpet.

Pulte builds a good home but they rigidly control their building techniques and do not look favorably upon changes. It’s, “The Pulte Way” or no way. I was surprised by this.

My home took 4 months longer than the original estimate, and almost 8 months longer than homes the same builder built in another community. We had to inspect the house almost weekly to bring issues to the attention of the construction manager or they wouldn't be resolved. And despite that, it has taken several months to resolve all of the issues. And these aren't small issues either. It feels as though they're building them as fast as they can, forgetting to compare to plans, and then expecting the owner/warranty to fix issues after the sale. I don't appreciate it.

Edward has been absolutely outstanding. That guy really cares and it shows. Hope he is promoted. Grading on the house was done incorrectly and I am working with warranty department To correct. Water drains toward house in numerous spots. Garage doors need to be replaced with wood doors like all the others in neighborhood. Membership to club was honored. Thank you.

Pretty good value and generally responsive to our needs. Big company offers advantages of scale but also suffers from to many moving parts.

Susan was great in showing us all the community has to offer and would highly recommend her to anyone. We have always been a fan of Pulte and have been following their progression in the area for the last 10 years, so I am a bit disappointed to finally have a Pulte home and immediately have to address many albeit minor but many issues through the warranty process despite having the builder promise to address most of the issues prior to closing. The warranty process can be great if you can get someone to message or call you back. It takes longer for customer service to acknowledge your issue directly than it did to close. However when you do get ahold of customer service they have been responsive. There are no regrets with buying a Pulte home but wish the quality inspection they claim to do when the home is ready was actually a quality inspection as opposed to a check the box and sign. This inspection is done by the subcontractor that takes no pride or ownership in their work and signs off to get paid which is unfortunate. ... More

The most important things like roof, structure, foundation appear to be just fine. I just think fit and finish on cosmetic things lack true craftsmanship and attention to detail for what I would consider luxury homes at this price point. Pulte “sells” their internal QC program and it was nonexistent on the interior finishes phase of the house. I purchased a Pulte home in a different state over 10 years ago for a third of the price and I was much more impressed. This go-around was definitely disappointing. Home buying options in Santa Fe are limited and I would not say don’t consider Pulte, just be ready to put in a bunch of requests into their warranty department. The mortgage and insurance and closing process I would give them an A+. I think it boils down to the limited amount of skilled labor available. They are decent folks with limited resources. ... More

Frustrating trying to get outstanding problems taken care of. Interesting that we were told by Pulte that to keep tradesmen safe they were stopping warranty problems until January 1. Today a tradesman showed up to take care of a problem that was identified before our move in October 15. He had not been notified not to keep the appt for his safety and ours.

The first steps of buy this home were easy but during the build and after closing working with the company, specifically outstand work, has been challenging. We closed over 2 months ago and still have work that needs to be done that was promised to be completed within 2 weeks after closing.

Was easy process, however we are having trouble getting the contractor come back out to fix issues that we saw on our walk down. House was not clean and found sun flower seeds in the carpet. Workmanship is not the best. Easy communication when we were buying the house.

Working with the Pulte agent Susan was great. She was responsive and attentive. Working with Pulte mortgage was an unimitigated disaster. They were terrible. I can't recommend working with them EVER. We are finding issues with the finish work as we make our house a home. Some of the issues we have uncovered in the 2 months since we moved in: Missing baseboard Misaligned cabinet doors Missing cabinet drawer hardware Missing faceplate screws on light switch covers Completely missing light/fan stubs Existing light stubs for pendant lighting not actually wired to receive power When I submit a service request, the response has always been very prompt which I appreciate and the issues have been remedied so far. I wouldn't have expected these oversights and issues to be present in something I was hoping was high quality. ... More

The experience with Pulte has been problematic from well before we closed on our home. Communication during the completion of the build was poor and we rarely received status updates in a timely fashion. We were shocked at how unprepared the home was at the pre-closing orientation walkthrough with the construction manager. It would have taken hours to catalogue all of the obvious finish defects; some systems were inoperable; and it was obvious that no one had been actively supervising the the finish work during the last several seeks of construction. At the final closing walkthrough many of the corrections notes the previous week had not been addressed and our Realtor advised us not to close; however the sale of our existing home had already closed, we were renting temporary quarters, and the movers were scheduled to load the following week, so we completed the purchase. We're now almost four months is and are still waiting for many of the repairs to be completed. ... More

We would like to share our recent experience with Pulte Homes regarding the purchase of our new home. While we had high expectations based on Pulte's reputation, certain aspects of the process and final outcome left us feeling disappointed and stressed. 1. Tile Work Concerns - During the construction phase, we noticed issues with the tile work and promptly reported it to the construction manager—this was nearly three months prior to closing. Despite raising the concern well in advance, the problem was only addressed a week after closing, causing unnecessary stress and inconvenience. Given the time available to address this issue, we feel this could have been resolved before closing. 2. Paint Quality Issues - We also observed that the paint quality used in the home appears subpar. Minor scratches easily strip away the paint, revealing an overall lack of durability. We expected higher-quality materials to be used, especially given the investment involved. 3. Customer Service Response- While the local sales representatives in Santa Fe were excellent, the supervisor from the selling department fell short in addressing our concerns. When we raised the issue regarding the tile work, we were advised to "redo the tiles ourselves"—an unacceptable suggestion, particularly after paying $18,000 for a tile upgrade. This response left us feeling dismissed rather than supported. 4. Bathroom Fixture Problems - We acknowledge that we selected the bathroom fixtures, but we did not anticipate functional issues such as water leaking around the pull-out faucet, which is damaging the surrounding board. When we reported this, the plumber's recommendation was to "avoid splashing water around the faucet," which is neither practical nor a lasting solution. 5. Repeated Pushbacks and DenialsFor nearly every issue raised—whether related to tiles, faucets, or paint—Pulte representatives have provided pushbacks and denials, citing these issues as meeting "Pulte Standards." Unfortunately, this response does not address our concerns and leaves us questioning the standards being applied. 6. Quality of Workmanship - We cannot help but feel that some of the subcontractors employed may not have delivered the level of workmanship expected. There is a noticeable lack of attention to detail and an unfinished feel throughout the house. Interestingly, this seems inconsistent with the quality of Pulte Homes in other parts of the country. We share this feedback not to be overly critical but in the hope that it highlights areas for improvement. As customers, we expect quality, durability, and professionalism—values that Pulte Homes is known for. Addressing these concerns proactively can help maintain and even enhance Pulte's reputation as a trusted homebuilder. ... More

The process started off easily, but then my house sat with no work being done for a month until right before closing. Then closing had to be pushed back twice. I’ve been in the house for a month and it’s still not done.

Many systems in the house are very good but poorly integrated. Very good HVAC, very good home controls, good lighting but the ceilings in the house have holes everywhere. None of the systems are aesthetically aligned, multiple access panels for service, each contractor did what they wanted without any overall management. Cleaners came in and ruined stained doors and trim by using bleach and water to sanitize home. Kitchen cabinets are not commercial. Installer drove nails through the side of cabinets, smeared putty all over finished surfaces, cabinet trim fell off, scratches everywhere, no trim around dishwashers, no trim around laundry room cabinets, more issues than I can list. The amount of rework required to resolve ceiling integration, re-stain the woodwork,, and replace cabinets will require us to move out for a few weeks. The only reason we proceeded with the sale was because of the current field superintendent and sales person. By the way, we went thru 3 field superintendents during the build of the home. Needless to say, management and leadership during the build was lacking. ... More

No sense of urgency to resolve issues raised. Closing was delayed as a result. Walk through items never followed up on. When walking with the CM to close items, majority of items not compete and evident the CM was not following up to ensure complete. Pulte sales agent did not honor items in contract and threatened to go to litigation over a small issue. Rather than honoring purchase agreement, a credit was provided and I had to perform work after closing.

From beginning to now not even completed it is the worst experience and poorest quality home we have ever had

List of punchlist items that were to be completed between the final walkthrough and closing were not completed and remain incomplete three months later. Inconsistent communication with agent and construction manager. Last minute delays and confusion was common. Good service from title company. Numerous warranty items need attention but cannot be submitted as you are only allowed one opportunity to request warranty work on construction items.

I have bought 3 new homes in the last 15 years and by far this was the worse experience ever. Promises were made to have me rate high but then weren’t even attempted to be kept. A signed contract by Pulte and I was redone removing all incentives less than a week before buying the house (huge red flag). The microwave was broken, made a load sound when turned on, was replaced by a used microwave which is missing parts. Very expensive home, quality of structural is good, but experience leaves a lot to be desired.

Painful from start to move-in.