Pulte Homes Reviews in Cleveland, OH

takes a long time to resolve problems

Overall decent house, they cut corners where they can. Trades need to be watched lights not centered, toilet not centered. Tough to get them to respond to issues.

Overall I would rate Pulte a 4 ob scale of 5, due to lack of flexibility in some changes/additions. Quality was as expected and follow up has been good. Some minor is Pulte should have alerted the new owners, like no mail delivery after 60 days and “smart Home” with coordination between Guardian and Spectrum would have been appreciated. Communication on details.

Diane was our sales representative, and from the start, she helped us envision what we wanted in our house. She wasn't pushy, she was very nice. So, between Diane and Ray, we have a lovely home. Don't be afraid to ask questions if they don't know the answer, they will find out from someone.

The house is perfect for my needs The layout and all the options I chose are just what I envisioned. Construction manager informative and kept me up to date and responds promptly to emails. Minor problems delt with quickly. Only complaint house was winter build. Now weather better no driveway or final grade done although new builds have these

Quality of home and materials was overall up to standards and workmanship was 8 out of 10. Our building manager was knowledgeable and responsive. Some original design decisions were unusual and sometimes difficult to make a change. Appliance quality was satisfactory but upgrades not available. Fair price. Home buying process and staying on schedule was very good however.

Responsiveness to issues post construction has been severely lacking. Most times I don't even get a response to inquires on issues.

We started this in June and moved in January, and the entire process was seamless. Our complaints are with the trades. There are so many oops in our home that need to be fixed that we feel bad for the project manager. We have baseboards with dents and door frames with notches that clearly should have never passed final inspection. We have walls that had indents that the painters completely missed. Although we know it’s hard to find good workers some of these people really need to be let go. Again our project manager is amazing and attends to all our needs to the best of his ability as fast as he can. ... More

From the beginning our sales rep Ashlea was fantastic at sharing information, going over the information needed to help us with our home. Jeff B was amazing general manager for the project. He kept us informed throughout the process.

We recently purchased a home with Pulte, and overall, our experience has been okay. The home itself meets our expectations, but the process, particularly regarding walkthroughs and post-closing follow-ups, has been less smooth than we had hoped. There are still outstanding items from our initial walkthrough that have yet to be addressed, and communication on the next steps has not been very clear. Despite following up, we have not received updates on when these issues will be resolved. This has made the process feel a bit frustrating and uncertain. While we understand that delays can happen, better communication and a more structured follow-up process would greatly improve the overall experience. We hope to see these issues resolved and would appreciate more transparency moving forward. ... More

Very informative and very professional quality experience!

We were living out of state and working so it was hard to coordinate walk throughs but my sister and brother in laws did the walk throughs for us and Pulte representatives were great. We did meet with Garrett and the warranty representative after we were moved in for three weeks, they were very informative. We are going to send in via the service link as directed items we have seen since we moved in.

The sales office needs a new rep, Craig’s lack of knowledge in real estate is only surpassed by his lack of professionalism. Brian, site manager, could care less about getting “punch list” things taken care of - basically if the structure hasn’t fully collapsed, you’re not getting much attention. The craftsmanship was clearly below average. Measurement markings left behind, unfinished wood work, were all just left to be after closing. It doesn’t seem to be a tall order to have everything completed in full at the end of close. The unit had multiple stains in carpet prior to closing, Brian said it was taken care of - plain as day they still exist. We get it, this community is a cookie cutter development for Pulte to build homes as quick as possible to turn a profit. Somewhere in the process, it would be nice to show genuine support for the customer. Nothing too over the top, just taking care of YOUR shortcomings. Stay away if you’re not pressed for time and can land another property elsewhere. ... More

SOOOOOO many issues. Not only with poor craftsmanship and materials, but with Pulte Mortgage and Title too. My recommendation: CAREFULLY review your Settlement Statement as well as EVERY detail in your home BEFORE signing ANYTHING. As things stand, Pulte under paid me $1,188 in property taxes. Given I took title 5 days before the end of 2024 I didn’t think much of Pulte crediting me $1383 for 2024 taxes. That is until I learned the taxes for 2024 were $2,571. When I called Pulte Title to understand why they didn’t cover the entire sum (minus my five days of ownership), I was told, rather defensively, that the $1383 was based on a 2023 estimate and that given I signed the document, I agreed to the 2023 estimate. That is just wrong. At that point in the year Pulte could have easily accessed the correct 2024 tax information from the county website. I'd like to talk to my neighbors to see if this was their experience as well. And yet it’s still not over. Because though Pulte Mortgage alleges they transferred $1,285 (or first-half taxes) from my escrow to the county a month ago, the county has no record of receiving it. I’m now three calls in with Pulte Mortgage to resolve the issue and facing delinquency charges if they are not paid by March 3. What is most interesting to me is that I never would have discovered any of this if I hadn’t had such a hard time trying to transfer water from Pulte to me and had to reach out to the county. Regarding the construction issues, I feel I am making some headway in getting them resolved. So far a broken shower tile has been fixed as well as most (but not all) of the “wood” trim damage, toilet paper hardware has been installed, and varnish drippings have mostly been removed from staircase poles. Dry wall issues have been flagged (literally all over my home with green frog tape) by a Pulte customer service rep, but I have yet to see a work order. There are more items, but at this point I plan to wait until my one year walk through. In the meantime, it will be interesting to see what awaits me in spring when I’ll have a chance to take in the outdoor construction and landscaping. ... More

The care, attention to detail, and kindness received from Kayla the construction manager and Erin the Pulte representative were unparalleled. These two went above and beyond to help me and my small family get settled into a safe, affordable, and finished home. I am very grateful for their assistance.

Very rigid in choices. Would have liked to pay for options we presented. I.e. paint colors within Sherwin Williams paint brand which you use. Instead we had to pay after closing to have walls painted colors we chose from Sherman Williams. Also, not meeting ada requirements. I.e. shower stalls. The given one is very tiny. Will not allow for shower seat for handicap. For the $$$, very dissapointed. Would like more options. Also, wheelchairs do not fit through doorways, too tight of turns. Had to take doors off to maneuver! Pathways tight and tiny. Definitely not ada or senior complient. Suggest you walk through floor plan before choosing it! Also took over 2 months for countertop replacement. No option for types of sealers. ... More

We love our Pulte home. We built with Pulte 9 years ago in Newell Creek. We chose to downsize to a ranch with up bonus area that is being used as an in-law suite. Their layouts are amazing- they utilize all the space for creative layouts. Our salesman Steve was great as well as our Project Manager Nick. We enjoyed working with our team. I would recommend Pulte for ver any other builder. Thank you, Michelle

The layout and options available in the houses are great. However, I do wish Pulte would offer more customization on certain things, such as HVAC choices, shelving in closets, allowing multiple interior paint choices, and just interior design choices in general. We have a lot of small issues in the house and a couple of bigger issues, but Pulte has so far worked with us on a lot of them. Something that’s rather frustrating is that you have to really stay on them to get things done. Sometimes they’ll push back but if you’re persistent then they will work with you. Lastly, the quality of some the work they do is sub-standard, especially trim work. Some of the trim has gaps in it, is uneven, and a lot of it has gashes or scratches. Pulte says they will address this at the one year mark, so I cannot give them a complete review until then. Overall, I would recommend for someone who wants a quick build and is looking for something budget friendly. ... More

The sales associate with Pultle homes was excellent to work with. Thank you for all of the help in purchasing the home.

Our home buying experience started out great but we ended up regretting our purchase. At a quick glance the homes seem well out together, we noticed issues during our final walkthrough that weren’t all completed by the time of closing. Once we moved in we have not enjoyed our home. Outside of the lack of quality workmanship on details such as paint, trim, and drywall. The home is freezing. Our heat has to be almost up to 80 while wearing long pants and a sweater to be comfortable. Our 1 year old daughter has to be bundled up to eat breakfast in the morning. When you sit on the sectional you can feel the cold air blowing on your feet and neck. There is condensation on the new windows. Having owned a home in the Chicagoland area that was 6 years old we never had these issues, and our previous home was on a slab and it never felt this cold. We were going to build another home with Pulte but luckily were able to back out with only losing a small deposit. Would not recommend as a builder ... More

Working with Jack, Ed and George throughout the entire process. They were very helpful and made the process super easy. Highly recommend.

This is our 3rd home to build with Pulte and our experience was exceptional. From the sales and selection process with Ashlea to the building process with Jeff, we are beyond pleased with the service and the quality of the construction. We highly recommend Pulte and the Carlton Estates team.

Great experience from contract signing, selection of options, communications during the construction process and closing with their title company. Home delivered on time per the contract. Pulte's staff very helpful and always responsive

Kept in the loop the whole process

Questionable work by contractors. Poor drywall work, crooked walls, nail pops in ceiling, uneven flooring, lumps in carpet, caulking separating from counter, dings in cabinets.