Richmond American Homes Reviews

My family just moved in to our new home. We love it. With anything built by human hands we expect some flaws. Some of our doorknobs where installed upside down. Other than that, this house has been great so far.

Anastasia was fantastic in the sales process, made it very easy and smooth! The Richmond finance side were also great, very responsive and we got an incredible interest rate!

Review I just submitted for Richmond: I am overall happy with my home. I love it. It’s very comfortable. Sales person Glenda was amazing! I am disappointed in the workmanship of a few items. Some things I know can and will be fixed but there are a few big things. One, the drywall in the home is terrible. You can see bowed areas in the hallway now that we have painted. The drywall is literally cracking at the seams in other places, so you can see clear seams and cracking of the walls coming through. Now this will need to be fixed and I am told my paint will not be fixed. The builder paint which is of course a different color than my newly painted interior will be fixed, but not my paint. I’m not happy about the inconvenience this will cause of course but now the expense of repainting due to nothing I have done wrong is unacceptable. The second big thing is that apparently my home is missing some AC connectors and returns in a few rooms making one room that my daughter lives in very warm. We’re waiting for the parts for that and hopefully there will not be damage. So those two major things that will require literal cutting into the home are very unfortunate and disappointing to say the least. It would be appreciated if at least Richmond could not just dismiss my request to fix my paint after the drywall gets cut into. At this point, I’m on the fence about whether I would recommend Richmond. I suppose it depends on how these two huge items are handled. ... More

I love the home but here are the issues and this isn’t all of them. The air vent is located right next to the shower so it blows cold air right on you in the hot shower that’s a poor design, closed the air vent and that resolves that. Electrical issues lights blink in one area and fireplace makes a weird clicking sound repetitively that’s maddening. The major issue is I haven’t can’t cook a meal on my stove and I’ve lived there over a month because no one wants to fix or take responsibility for it not working and I’m currently going through the GE appliances website scheduling an appointment two weeks out so it’ll probably be two months in before I can cook a meal on the stove which is frustrating. ... More

Buying experience was very positive including the walk-thrus however items not completed remain unfinished after follow up.

I am very disappointed with the quality of the appliances. This home was very expensive, but the appliances are very low-grade. Poor quality. I’ve had nothing but trouble with each of them. This being a model home I expected top grade appliances, but I receive low quality.

Response time and action taken is lengthy

They buying experience was made really easy with the help of Ester she was extremely help. Joel has been very responsive but with Josh the has he would reach out and schedule someone to fix some cracks on our corner beads and has not reach back out and scheduled any date for repairs. Most of the team for Richmond has been fantastic

The sales agent in Lodi, CA, is amazing.

The sales dept was fabulous. Tanner did a fabulous job. The mortgage qualification was horrendous. Major overhaul needed only to find out mtg was sold before I made one payment. Had a keak behind master sink over 30 days ago. Today the counter top and medicine cabinet sit in my bedroom on the floor. Paul tried to schedule the carpet to be replaced before the counter top and medicine cabinet was reinstalled. Have not heard from him in 10 days and I won’t let carpet be installed until these are done. Who wants brand new carpet trampled on by plumbers, cabinet people. Very poor communication when there is an emergency. It’s almost like you don’t care about your customers once the ink is dry. Need much better communication ... More

Purchasing/ management side was fantastic! The only downside is the builders. When I pointed things out to fix, the builders would cut corners ie. Asked for large rocks & trash removed from crawlspace. Later found out they moved it into a dark corner and put plastic on it to hide the issue... be sure to check EVERYTHING you point out to fix because if they think they'll get away with it they'll try to... their manager was good though I blame the workers.

That the builder gave a good warranty on their products.

The purchasing process was AMAZING! However some of the appliances were or are still defective or damaged! Some of the shrubs are dead and have not been replaced the Patio door only works on one side and will not lock! There are some cosmetic issues as well! The concrete is still red from the mud in the area. I was promised it would be cleaned however the homes around me that have not sold have all had their concrete pressure washed and they passed right by me! Have a defective window and was told a new one was ordered before we moved it! Still has not been replaced! I am pretty easy going but getting very frustrated with the lack of response to the issues! ... More

Richmond Homes was our first experience purchasing a home, and overall, it was excellent. Our sales associate, Myesha, was highly knowledgeable and guided us through every step required for the purchase of the new home. She was always available to answer our questions, and we felt confident knowing we were in capable hands. After closing escrow and receiving the keys, we had the opportunity to meet Jerry and Rigo. They provided a detailed walkthrough of the home, pointing out any flaws they had already identified and initiated work orders for. They also explained the warranties and maintenance requirements for various materials in the home. When we later noticed a few additional issues with the craftsmanship, they were quick to assist, either addressing the concerns directly or placing work orders for repairs. The team at Richmond Homes exceeded our expectations with their dedication and continued to provide exceptional customer service even months after we settled into our new home. ... More

All of our contacts with Richmond American were positive and helpful.

My driveway is not acceptable! It is already breaking up. I have NOT used salt on it.

Richmond American Homes team helped make buying our first home a great experience. We’re gracious about helping us through the process.

The paint contractor did a horrible job and cleaned his paint brushes in the kitchen sink! All the doors in the house have issues with paint splatters and don’t look like they were cleaned or sanded before painting. Upstairs bathroom has a piece on the bottom of the door coming off (can’t be replaced because it was seen at walk through! Puddling water between the houses.

I am pleased with the home (Alexandrite Floorplan). The construction manager is mostly responsive to questions, repairs, and concerns now but wasn't very responsive in the beginning. It takes tenacity on the part of the homeowner to get things addressed. The community is better than most because the homes have substantially different exterior designs than most new communities. It's not as "cookie cutter" as other communities. The interiors are also nicer than most builder grade new construction. The high ceilings and quartz counter tops are a nice touch. The closets could use more shelving and are a bit on the small side. The sales staff are friendly and responsive. Their mortgage company is fast and responsive. ... More

Jessi is absolutely the best! She has gone above and beyond. Our experience with the sales process has been top notch. We haven't moved in yet, so answering the questions about the materials, value, and responsiveness are difficult to answer at this time. I really don't have enough information, so I chose the middle rating. I wish I could have sent the review without having to give a rating for each item. I suspect they will be all be 5 stars once we get settled in.

Concern Regarding Wall Issue in My New Richmond Home I specifically chose to purchase another Richmond home because of the exceptional experience I had with your team when I bought my first Richmond property. While the new home is stunning, I have significant concerns about the quality of construction in one area. The wall above the fireplace is visibly uneven, something that was not immediately noticeable during the walkthrough but became apparent on the first day we hung a television. Being informed that this issue is not covered under warranty—just two days after closing—is both surprising and disappointing. I have always associated Richmond with superior quality and service, which is why this experience feels especially disheartening. It gives the impression that Richmond’s commitment to homeowners ends at closing, which I hope is not reflective of your company values. ... More

The home is wonderful. We had a great experience purchasing the home. The only thing we have had trouble with is responsiveness to issues, but it is in the process of getting fixed.

The salesperson and loan officer are very helpful and responsive. Catered to me every step of the way. The only thing that got me were the placements of the thermostat upstairs and downstairs. Both are only about 42 inches from the floor. Way too low for me. I’m 5’8 and my son is over 6 feet. I am a disabled veteran and I can’t see LCD screens unless they are straight in front of me. I asked for them to move it higher as like any other new or old homes I’ve been to that I and all I got was static and a definite no. I looked at all the other Richmond American homes in my neighborhood and non are happy about it. Other than the usual few scoffs here and there for minor mistakes and mishaps, the thermostat really bugs me the most even just by looking and thinking about it. I have a brand new home and apparently it is made for very short people to have the thermostat close to eye level. Finger and hand prints all over the place and the garage not painted inside. Only 2 drawers in the house. Just cabinets with no drawers in the kitchen and bathrooms. Other than that, I love my new house. I just wish they can fix the small things such as raising a thermostat. IT REALLY BOTHERS ME!!! —Nick ... More

We had a great sales representative, Allison at Tributary. She was so easy to work with and responded to all of our questions. On the warranty side, we still have some outstanding items that need to be addressed. Hopefully they will be completed soon.

Richmond American Homes provide a combination of Great Floorplans, Price Point Value and Overall Buying Experience at the Entry Level - Mid Level Housing Arena !!