Shea Homes Reviews

We now are happy with the result but did have to work out some details that at first were not being handled well. We did work everything out and love this new home now.

I don’t think the workmanship ( ie cabinetry, electrical quality etc ) is very good As well as how parts were designed Also upon buying there should have a bit more ability to make changes

Make sure you get Everything in Writing. Because you will not get what you were told you would. Then the explanations for that from Management will be: They should not have told that. There is nothing we can do now. Sorry about that. That is an error in our system and that is what you are getting. OOPS!!

I want to share my experience with Shea Homes, highlighting both the positive aspects and the areas where communication and transparency could be significantly improved. From the beginning, I encountered challenges in selecting a floor plan. One of the most frustrating aspects was the lack of explanation as to why a balcony was not included in the design for the location I had chosen. I specifically wanted a balcony, but it wasn’t offered—and this important detail was never clearly communicated during the selection process. Another major concern arose when I discovered a $6,000 charge for a three-panel sliding glass door I did not request. It was automatically included in the home’s price, despite the absence of a balcony. Paying for an upgrade that serves no functional purpose felt unnecessary and unjustified, and again, there was no prior discussion or approval from my end. During the first walk-through, I identified numerous construction issues. Fortunately, the builder addressed them promptly, and I want to commend Vince, the superintendent, for his responsiveness and professionalism. However, the final walk-through was poorly communicated. I was not clearly informed about the timing or process, which left me confused and unprepared. After moving in, I was disappointed to discover the water in this area is extremely hard. I later learned—on my own—that Shea Homes offers a water softener installation during the building phase. Unfortunately, I was never informed of this option. Had I known, I would have absolutely included it, as hard water has a long-term impact on plumbing, appliances, and daily comfort. This lack of proactive communication resulted in a missed opportunity that continues to affect my home experience. Additionally, the post-move-in requirements from the Homeowners Association (HOA) added an unexpected layer of stress. I found it odd and somewhat unreasonable that homeowners are required to complete their yard landscaping within six months, yet the HOA’s own design approval process takes more than four weeks. On top of the delay, we were required to pay an additional fee for architectural design approval. The communication around this process was not smooth or supportive—it came across as demanding, without offering clear guidance or flexibility. I believe this process could have been handled more collaboratively to reduce unnecessary pressure on new homeowners. On a more positive note, I want to highlight the outstanding support I received from Mr. Will Duke, the warranty representative. He went above and beyond to resolve several post-move-in issues, including improperly installed bathroom drainage, water heater concerns, and electronic problems. His responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine concern for my satisfaction made a meaningful difference. I truly commend him for his dedication and customer care. Overall, while there were positive elements to my experience, including some helpful individuals along the way, I feel that several important details were either omitted or poorly communicated throughout the process. The lack of transparency around the balcony design, sliding door charge, water softener installation, and HOA landscaping requirements significantly impacted my overall satisfaction. I hope Shea Homes and its partners will take this feedback seriously and improve the level of transparency, communication, and homeowner support moving forward. ... More

We were part of the first buyers, so there were no models to view. The sales staff were very good. We were not allowed to make some changes that we wanted with options/upgrades, and they were very over-priced. We're paying the HOA fee, but not receiving any benefits from that yet, as the clubhouse amenity is a long way from completion. The front landscaping was not done very well, no weed barrier, so we are pulling weeds every a few times a week,

Shea nickle and dimes you to death with charges for every single thing. This was my 2nd time having a home built in a community. My first experience included a lot of options in the purchase price with levels of upgrades, but Shea doesn't really give you a single option in the base price. You're stuck with everything basic, not even a choice of paint or flooring color differences. For a price $1M+ for a new home, you'd think it would include all the lighting, a landscaped backyard, high quality paint, window shades/coverings, smart home technology everywhere; however, none of this was included and all of it was additional costs. The $1M+ for the base price literally includes the four walls and base materials. ... More

Several issues during the first three months. Warranty team responds but not a good expereince finding these many issues with a brand new house.

due to circumstances we did not immediately move in,our mortgage payments were mailed to us,the only way i knew about payment was when you sold my mortgage,no contact ,no emails zero

Great floorplans, although quality of workmanship in some areas leaves much to be desired

Understand all of the options and research to materials. Work closely with your construction and design experts.

Over all nice home - Not a custom experience Some things that we were sold to was not the entire story

Pay attention to the details, pay attention to the difference between model and real house...a lot of what shown in the model after signature you discover in not there....good people in general but sales really focussing in maximizing profit and not to take care of client after sales. Before closure order an home inspection...you might be surprised, reply worth .

My experience with the builder could have been better. The house is okay... Because of when I purchased the home, I was not able to choose any options/ upgrades. Therefore, there are many materials use in the house I do not like. I will now have to spend a lot of money upgrading my house....

From initial visits, things changed ie: when we entered the interest list, fencing was included, then when it was time for the contracts, fences were not included. Some homes in the track get them, others do not. It is being marketed as a gated community, however there are large perimeter openings where anyone can enter.

The location is great. I felt that Shea was underquailified to deliver this type of home. There was constant delays and the workmanship was just fair. I ahve bought many higherend homes and that were delivered much better.

I had to deal with a lot of issues after i moved in. for example; heater did not work, ring doorbell had an issue. issue with pool access. issue with HOA.

We had such a bad experience during our first move in week there was a leak they had to open the walls and fix a plumbing issue, making it harder with all things getting wet and damaged as well as carpet it was so hard to get it fixed I had to call numerous times because I expressed it was a safety Issue since I have two kids because it was open. I had to miss work to be home for them to come and fix it after a month making hard because with a new home comes a lot of new expenses. It felt like they hurried to finish and it would be nice to get some sort of credit because of time missed from work and the unprofessionalism. ... More

I think it is very tough to give a review when this is a seasonal home and we have only spent one week in it. We have not even had our first walk thru. I have had two appliance issues. Once had to be completely replaced and I had to fight just to get that done and the 2nd I had to fight with GE and still fighting. So I don't think filling out a survey is going to be very fair to anyone at this point until we know that our walk thru items are going to be handled at the first walk thru this week.

Many nice people living in the community, lots of events, clubs and something to do for everyone. Shea Homes salespeople are wonderful to work with. Many things in the choices need to be improved upon when designing the home. Better attention to individual homes for completion. Move in inspection should be improved upon also.

the build time exceeded over a year. this was unacceptable and caused us to lose our rate lock. our construction manager was fantastic and communicated terrifically.

There is a lot of below-quality workmanship we found out. Most electrical power outlets were installed unsymmetrically. The kitchen cabinets have a lot of dings. One of our windows is uneven measurements. That's what we observed within the first few weeks of moving in

Took way too long to build this house. It would sit for weeks at a time with nothing getting done. After an entire year they still changed our close date and messed up our schedule to get additional work done. I would not have purchased if I knew then what I know now. We would have never started working with Kristen if we knew then what we knew later......she made the experience uncomfortable. Also. house appraised for a fair amount less then what we paid for it,

Stay on top of each phase with the length of time it takes now to build a home and the number of homes each building director has to oversee!

Builder is a bit inflexible, "this is how we build it, no changes allowed" Understandable, I suppose, but not especially customer focused. The home is advertised to be energy efficient but really only meets minimum building code standards for insulation. HVAC unit and hot water heater are not energy efficient. Builder cheapened out on several items that I would have preferred to be able to upgrade. Lighting fixtures in closet and laundry are ugly tube flourescent that are fine for the garage; Fancy iDevice switches are nice but if they are installed to control dimmable bulbs, they should have used the version that supports them. Garage door opener controller should have been provided with the motion sensor version to turn on the lights automatically when entering. No landscape fabric in the garden area, so weed popping up. Lots of small details were simply overlooked by providing the cheapest options. Cracks in the garage concrete floor they would not repair even before closing. Light switches for the flex room are not in convenient locations, neither is the switch when leaving the master bedroom hallway into the great room, hard to find them in a dark room. Maybe not a builder problem, but I wish they would have worked closer with the HOA. There was no internet when closing, in fact it was not even arranged to be hooked. In general, quality is good, Some trades were better than others. ... More

I don’t like leaving reviews that are less than great but sometimes it just is. Lots of imperfections in the drywall can be seen once painted. The builders paints is seriously watered down which can be seen in the coverage. Whoever lays the sod does a terrible job and it is not because it shrinks, way to much space between rows which creates ruts. To fix they put down dirt filled with stones and seed which I am to water twice a day. That isn't what i paid for. They had to replace 2 toilet tanks that were cracked, and 4 doors had to be fixed because they didn't close right. The floors are beautiful and good workmanship as are the cabinets. ... More