Pulte Homes Reviews

While our home-buying process with this builder started off smoothly, the overall experience has been disappointing. The quality of several finishes does not meet expectations — the interior paint is of noticeably low quality, showing marks and wear quickly, and the doorknobs and hardware feel cheap and poorly installed. These details detract from the overall appearance and craftsmanship of the home. Equally concerning has been the lack of assistance after closing. Getting questions answered or help with issues has been extremely difficult. Communication is slow, follow-up is inconsistent, and warranty concerns often go unresolved without clear updates or accountability. Overall, while the initial purchase experience felt promising, the combination of subpar materials and poor post-sale support has left us disappointed. We hope the builder takes steps to improve both the quality of their finishes and the responsiveness of their homeowner service team. ... More

We chose Pulte Homes based on my personal experience working in the homebuilding industry and their reputation in the market. We were extremely disappointed by numerous issues throughout the construction process and in the end result. We have been in the home for 2 plus months and still have warranty work taking place. This is our 4th new build in Phoenix, and by far the worst experience. Manu of our new neighbors feel the same way, sadly I would not recommend.

Cheap quality. Finished poor. Site sales not satisfied. After service is ok. John is working hard to fix the problems. Can’t call this home luxury as posted on website and signs. However, the neighborhoods are good but would not recommend to. Family or friends.

POC responsible for validating my financial records kept adding requirements until I was told that I couldn't close on the scheduled closing date. Also, my loan was supposed to be for a convential 30-year fixed rate loan, but they showed the final loan to be a VA loan. Also, I was told that I had to provide a letter to explain that I was going to stay at this new home at least for one year (incorrect). I had overpaid on the 20% deposit and was supposed to get a rebate. However, you failed to tell me that you were sending a check to the new home and it got rained on. It was so problematic, that I had to reach out to your leadership to get this resolved. Also, your mortgage company didn't contact me they had transferred my loan to a different mortgage company. Had I known what this process was going to be like, I would have used my credit union for this loan. This was a very bad experience for us! ... More

This was supposed to be an exciting time of my life. Find my first house. It was absolutely horrible trying to close on the house. I’m still dealing with issues that Paul will not call me back about. The backyard has a drainage issue. The sod was not laid properly. For the money spent on this house I think it’s an absolute shame that nobody will respond back. I would not recommend this company nor would I buy another Pulte home that’s my experience.

The quality of the carpet, paint, flooring, and backyard work is poor. Even the chandeliers and taps installed are of a basic type. After signing the contract, it becomes very difficult to receive a response from the sales team, and after closing, it is challenging to get a response from anyone

Our builder rep was good - he alone gets 5 stars. The sales rep I would not trust. Pulte does not respond - you will be referred to the sales rep only. These homes are quite basic with the lowest grade material that can pass an inspection. Buyer beware.

How many surveys do I need to do? I specifically went into detail about my issues with the build when I did the other survey. No response or acknowledgement from that. Now I'm supposed to tell you again?

If pulte does not approve you, do not give up and find another lender who will! Most of the time pulte is not willing to go an extra step for the customer and will put you down through the home buying process. Make sure you have a strong real estate agent to guide you and fight for you. Overall experience was not great and cannot say I recommend the company but love the home!

Pulte showed throughout the whole process that they didn’t care about anything besides bottom line. From getting the wrong lot opposed to the one we discussed to just predatory lending techniques to horrible landscaping. The whole time I was constantly reminded why I and so many others do not enjoy buying from home builders. My yard will need about $50-$80k worth of retaining walls for any part of it to be enjoyed. It’s clear Pulte realized how much soil/walls were needed to make the lots respectable and they don’t care so obviously they’re doing whatever they can to exit with the most money in pocket. No reasonable person would accept these backyards and side yards. I constantly see GCs running down the streets trying to fix landscaping/drainage issues. My backyard has receded due to eroding by 8-10 inches already and I’ve only been moved in for 2 months. Our agent debbie was consistently spilling lies out of her mouth and was horrible with communicating with my agent and helping out my lender. Pulte mortgage tried to get me approved for over 6 months because I have rental properties. My personal lender got me approved in 2 weeks. The whole process was truly just awful. The only bright side was working with Greg. He helped fix some of our yard problems which included their landscaping company that laid sod on top of rocks. Stay away best you can. ... More

Home looks nice, construction was rushed, clear sloppy work

Great sales and beautiful design! The fall out is the financial team, bad knowledge on loan tipes/rules and I would go 3rd party next time and pay the extra closing. House is beautiful but definitely some cut corners, dead tiles in bathroom (crazy a new house has tile that is hollow and builder says needs more for a repair! bad grout Job that needed to be fixed before mold issues. Water issues in front of my house and been getting the run around on a resolution so I called It lake Hale….. get wet every time I take the trash or recycling out. Overall Pulti needs some help to consider themselves a high end build and compete with there competition. ... More

I am extremely disappointed with Pulte’s lack of ownership and follow-through on several unresolved issues that were clearly present prior to closing. Despite repeated assurances, Pulte failed to address multiple concerns including: • Basement debris that should have been cleared before handover • Outstanding water and sewer charges that should have been settled • No gas connection at the time of closing • Other miscellaneous unfinished items that were either ignored or brushed off These are not minor oversights but fundamental responsibilities that should have been completed before closing the home. It’s frustrating to deal with these issues after moving in, especially when they were raised beforehand and documented. As a buyer, I expected more professionalism and accountability from a reputed builder like Pulte. Unfortunately, my experience has been more about chasing down unresolved items than enjoying my new home. If you’re considering buying from them, I highly recommend documenting everything and being extremely thorough before closing — because once the papers are signed, you might be on your own. ... More

I have had a bad experience with Pulte construction, not happy with construction quality and lot of open things left, their PMs don’t respond after closing is done. Support or maintenance team is not responsive.

Quite an eye opening experience overall. If we go back to our “walk thru” - we find marks on my driveway. I was told I could have a piece of concrete replaced OR I could choose gutters - one or the other. First - gutters were never offered to me when “building” things for my home. And things that I said I would absolutely want for my home - I find out after close that I am unable to get like other neighbors have. I have been told many times by Carolina Shores that our house was “too big” for the small size property that we have thus having easement issues. Also another huge thing was where my irrigation was place - AT THE STREET! Therefore I am watering the common area and the street. I asked to have it moved and I was told no - they could only “shut down” that area if I felt it was an issue. No - that is NOT the “only” thing that could be done - you could move it to where it should be - WATERING MY PROPERTY - NOT the common area or street. After being here 2 months, I was sitting on the kitchen floor and noticed a chip out of the flooring that no one would have seen just walking thru our final walk thru. I asked about it and was told “nothing could be done after we closed”. But remember to tell your future buyers that they have a 1 yr warranty by Pulte. (Ya right) I could go on but I think I have made my point. Would not recommend a builder who claims they care so much for the buyers needs and turns out families in our plan are just another $ figure for Pulte. ... More

It has been less than three months since house closing. As I recently moved in, I am still unfamiliar with many aspects of the house. I had questions specifically regarding the electrical system and sent text messages in hopes of receiving clarification, but unfortunately, I received no reply at all.

Important information about the things NOT included in these homes was not addressed by seller or realtor, and novice buyer was ill-informed as well, about some issues, such as the fact that there were no gutters installed in these houses, that there would be problems with TV cable in this area and that the landscaping was improperly installed.

Ad for Pulte shows a person in business casual clothing taking time to sit & talk/work through the process of how things in the house work & some type of information on where things are. Sakes pitch & empty promises. Building manager even told us that he holds the paperwork "hostage" until we agree that the house is fine to get people to sign. I couldn't believe he said it out loud. Total lack of professionalism. Our adult children are out of college & working. They will be in position to buy soon enough & unfortunately we cannot endorse a Pulte purchase. Sad because we were looking forward to ... More

Hi, unfortunately, I’m unable to provide any positive feedback at this time. Our entire community is struggling to get answers regarding improperly installed solar systems—despite having paid substantial sums in full. These installations, mandated by Pulte, were tied to a company that has since filed for bankruptcy, leaving us with unresolved issues and no accountability. What’s equally troubling is Pulte’s lack of cooperation. Beyond the solar debacle, we’re facing significant dissatisfaction with the overall construction quality of our newly built escrow homes. If inspections and quality checks had been carried out thoroughly, we wouldn’t be raising this many service tickets for brand-new properties. Even more concerning, some issues can’t be logged as service requests, despite their potential to cause future damage. For example, we've noticed excessive nails dumped all over on rain guards—posing a clear risk of blockage and water overflow. These oversights reflect a careless disregard for critical construction standards and homeowner safety. ... More

Very unhappy with what we paid for. Feels very unfinished. Outdoor landscaping is a mess. inside wood flooring was installed incorrect wood type and we’re still having issues. Regretting my home buying decision.

Our home buying experience was pleasant until we signed the papers. After that, our project manager continuously dropped the ball, warranty claims have gone unresolved, we were skipped multiple times for sod, and we were lied to. We paid a premium for our lot because we were told that nothing would ever be developed behind us, and before Pulte is even done building in the neighborhood, people are out behind our house to start putting in a bike path. We feel betrayed and scammed.

I want to start off by saying our sales rep and construction manager were the only good thing that came out of this whole process. Tyler and Chris were the best to deal with on a regular basis and went above and beyond when we brought issues to their attention before closing. Pulte Mortgage on the other hand, I believe, should be investigated. I will forever caution everyone I know or meet that is considering buying a home from Pulte to avoid their mortgage department like the plague. Lack of response for months to predatory lending and derogatory/discriminatory comment, they're absolutely awful. We recently closed on a new construction home with Pulte and were initially excited to move into what we believed would be a quality-built, turnkey home. Unfortunately, our experience has been far from what was promised since closing. From the moment we moved in, we encountered multiple issues that should have been resolved prior to closing. The brand-new tile floors had visible stains throughout. While the builder did attempt to clean them, by that point we had already moved in and placed rugs and furniture. Other problems, such as broken or bent window screens, a built-in stovetop that was improperly installed, and wall switches that connect to absolutely nothing, have been frustrating to resolve. Communication has been slow, with us having to follow up repeatedly or wait weeks just to get updates. What’s more concerning is that several of these issues appear to conflict with Florida Building Code (FBC) standards. For example: • The stovetop installation disregarded installation measurements and process as per manufacturer instructions and FBC residential kitchen safety regulations. • Unconnected or “dummy” switches with no load or outlet may violate FBC electrical standards, especially when they create confusion or hazards. • Baseboard caulking gaps and weather-stripping failures undermine energy efficiency and violate FBC requirements for thermal protection and envelope sealing. Even more frustrating is being told, “That’s how we do it on every home,” when raising these concerns as if repeated noncompliance somehow makes it acceptable or the norm. That answer is not only dismissive, it’s also unacceptable when code violations are at stake. Additionally, we’ve seen many signs of rushed or careless work: chipped grout in the showers, uneven baseboards, and functional oversights that go beyond cosmetic inconvenience. These problems directly impact the livability, safety, and long-term durability of the home. It’s incredibly disappointing to invest this much money and be left chasing down the builder to correct basic issues that should have never passed inspection. We expected more from a national builder like Pulte and hope they take accountability by adhering to building codes and delivering on their promises, both in construction quality and customer service. ... More

We moved into our new home 3 months ago. There have been multiple issues since we moved in. These include electric hookups for lights being buried under drywall, the air conditioning not being fully hooked up and requiring additional parts to be ordered to fix it, and the concrete cracking on my front porch after a month. The service department after the closing made me wait for 3 weeks before I even got a response when I brought these issues up. Be wary is my advice as they charge a premium price for these homes but skimp on the quality.

Where to start? Sales associate misrepresented completion date, closed 90 days after date we were told. Massive delays and no one would communicate realistic expectations. Building lead told us he would reimburse for extra expenses incurred due to delay, but never told us it would be taxed. Quality just average, floor had massive issue that had to be fixed twice after move in. Couldn’t get garbage service at property for over two months. Was told we would have driveway paved in May, but still waiting on that. The list goes on, but tired of typing.

They are terrible about taking responsibility after closing.