Del Webb Reviews in Sarasota Bradenton, FL

We were overall satisfied with the purchase process. However, after signing the purchase agreement, we were pressured by the builder to close substantially earlier. Then, as we got close to the new close date, the builder let us know they wouldn’t have construction completed on time. We ended up with only two days between the final walk-through and the new closing date. This didn’t allow enough time for walk-through issues to be fixed. Now that we’ve closed, the builder has been somewhat slow in addressing these issue but they are getting done.

Home built quickly and with very few issues. The increase in owners has caused a delay in response time that should have been predicted and addressed (can’t keep blaming COVID-19 four years later, despite the workforce..not wanting to work!). Considering the price we are paying for a home here, response time should be faster.

It was q very easy process.

Overall we are happy with our new house… that said the construction part went really well but the finish work, painting , tile work etc. was on the sloppy side.Things that should have been done before closing were not done or not checked by the builder..two months later still no hurricane screens.

From the sales team always the ways thru to the final inspection it was as a great experience. The construction team proved to be knowledgeable and experienced and in the end delivered us a fabulous home.

I did not buy a Del Webb home, I bought a Pulte home in a Del Webb community. Also, I do not own a "scenic 40", I own a "distinctive 50". It should be noted that Pulte now owns the Del Webb brand. Living in a Del Web community has been an incredible experience full of fun and new friends for many years. Having to suffer through the Pulte home building experience and dealing with what I call "Pulte quality" makes it hard to say it is worth it anymore. There is no customer service at Pulte. I cannot recommend anyone buy a Pulte home.

We had a good experience with Frank, our Field Manager. However, processes and product switches were not good customer service. Our appliances were switched from original, no smart lock as advertised, and no impact windows as advertised. The window issue supposedly was due to supply constraints, however, houses built before and after ours did get impact resistant windows. The price of our house was never adjusted. Very unsatisfied. Also, moving here from Del Webb Orlando, we were familiar with the logical placement of the HVAC equipment on the outside of the house, on the center of the side. Here, a very poor decision was made to place that equipment on the rear of the side. As a result, our neighbors compressor sits just outside our lanai making a lot of noise and not conducive to enjoying the lanai. Very unsatisfied. ... More

Windows and doors installations have significant opportunities to improve on. Having to come back to align, reinstall doors and windows is not efficient. Getting contractors back out is a struggle.

The Del Webb people are friendly but it is difficult to get minor issues and repairs done in a timely manner.

Closing was delayed because we didn’t have a certificate of occupancy. Our home builder and I had to follow up several times with the closing department to let them know the certificate of occupancy was finally granted. Our home builder went above and beyond to get us in the home and addressed all issues. This is our third Pulte home and we know they build a good product. Just very frustrated with the closing process.

Overall the house is OK, lots of issues yet to be addressed. Wish they would handle punch list issues within a set time frame, like 30-60 days after closing. I like the neighborhood and the amenities but the inside finishes do not align with the cost of the house.

Overpriced homes with poor quality workmanship. In addition, the builder is very poor in responding to and correcting issues.

For the most part the home is good, like any new construction build there are issues to resolve. The builder puts in a very good effort to resolve any and all issues. The value (price to product) is average but to be expected in these escalating cost times. Final feedback cannot be given until ALL issues are resolved as there are still one or two issues unresolved nearly 2 months after closing. I do have confidence however they will not let them go unchecked.

Whilst we identified our sliding door as an issue on our punch list upon closing it took two weeks and multiple outreaches to have someone come out and look at the door. They were able to fit a functioning lock but the door still does not slide. Advised someone would return but has been over a month and no communication.

All in all a positive experience. Disappointed that we were not provided hurricane impact windows. Closed with two broken windows - repair person came but did not fix bathroom window based upon anticipated rain but has not yet rescheduled. Other window in flex room requires our shutters to be removed first.

If del webb wants happy home owners, start with the final touches and make sure the house is at least clean before telling them to close. Regardless of all the things not being completed, that was the most important to me, especially after being told it was done. The plant beds are horrible, almost dead when I closed. I've been watering them. One plant is dead and the grass is dying. I pull my own weeds. I was told I didnt have to do anything in the yard, but I dont want it to die. I still don't know if my sprinkler system is working because I have never seen it come on. The windows are covered with caulk. The final touches are terrible. I've never seen anything like it in my life. ... More

Our Project Manager (Francisco) was a 5 star individual. Building a home is a very complicated process, but the Pulte Team really showed a great deal of care in every regard. Great selection of standard options so there was no need to add many upgrades. Would definitely buy another Pulte home.

We were very hands off on this build and everything turned out just fine. Any minor issues are being addressed timely and appropriately. We are very pleased.

Communication between Pulte and the subcontractors (Trades) was the biggest complaint we had with the process. It also seems like the job of the project managers is to schedule jobs to be done by the Trades, but not to actually check the quality of the work. Pulte set our initial closing date, under the assumption that the home would be finished by then. We had an independent inspection performed 4 days prior to close, that ended up being 139 pages long. Maybe half of the issues were cosmetic in nature, but several were structural/insulation/roofing/gutters/floors. We had to reschedule closing for 8 days later, knowing not everything would be completed, but our lease was up and we had to get out. It's been a month since we've closed and most non-cosmetic issues have been addressed, but not all. Project manager tells us that Trades are scheduled to be here at a specific time, but half the time they don't show up or even bother to call. Very frustrating. Our last home was a custom build that went exceptionally smooth and was a great value for the price. We were spoiled by that experience. But that builder had a smaller operation and employed most of the Trades, or had very close working relationships with the subcontractors. Pulte is a much larger company with very little control over the Trades. If Pulte is the dog, then the Trades are the tail that wags that dog. The project managers are easy to work with and do their best, but the process restricts what they're able to control. Like many of our neighbors have told us, don't expect everything to be cleared off your punch list anytime soon. Some of them have been waiting well over a year for issues to be addressed. Don't get us wrong, we're happy to be in Del Webb BayView. The people we've met here are great and the neighborhood amenities are wonderful. But the building process leaves much to be desired. ... More

When doing a review of Del Webb you must also include Pulte Builders as they build the homes in Bayview. My overall rating is 3 stars. My wife and I have moved 18 times and usually buy new homes. The duo of these two companies probably ranks below average of the homes we have had built. We have been in our home 2 months and are still waiting on a list of items to long to include here to be completed. I realize covid and reduced manpower have caused some of this problem but to be honest Bryan our construction manager probably was our main problem. He promised things to be done at a certain time and probably missed the timeline in over 50% of the time. We were never told we would have to pay for a reclaimed water on our utility bill for irrigation when we signed our contract or when we closed. The HOA fee went up $60 a month just as we closed but we still have to pay for this reclaimed water irrigation bill every month. This is the first HOA I have ever been charged for irrigation. Simply ridiculous ! To some it up I would recommend DelWebb and Pulte but suggest you ask a lot of questions and make sure your construction manager has a good resume. The people at Pulte have far too many homes to handle per each manager. I am sure this review will never be shown to the general public but if it is please be VERY careful when deciding about not only the developer but more importantly the builder. ... More

The most disorganized company I have ever experienced and worked with! Pulte advertises “Quality” associated with their homes and what you get is far from that! Cheaply built homes! Their trades (sub contractors) are unskilled labor. The trades will tell you that - they show up, make $600 a day, no training required! I paid thousands of dollars in upgrades only to get products that are sub par, damaged with an attempt to be covered up hoping it goes unseen. The fact that Pulte considers this “Quality” is disgusting! My home looks like it’s been lived in and used with wear and tear (doors, trim, casing, bulging walls, paint all over carpet, tile, hardware, windows, switches and outlets etc. uneven floor tiles, bathtub with scratches and gouges on the surface, cabinets that have damage, accessories that are hung crooked) A brand new home should be turn key homes! With Pulte, expect to deal with items needing repair as soon as you move in and expect to wait for such repairs for months and years to come and upon repair, expect it to take multiple attempts because Pulte is cheap! ... More

Great community, but building process was the worst I have ever experienced. The quality of workmanship by the trades is poor in general. Pulte escalation was effective, but they are limited when quality is poor. Seems to be theme with all builders. During the sales presentation the multi step quality check process does not meet expectations. If your lucky to get a good field manager it will help. Need to check progress frequently and hire a home inspector for predrywall and final inspection.

Our project manager Max was the best part of our experience. We had issues when we first moved in and Max and the warranty department have been great. I think some of the subcontractors work was done poorly, maybe rethink who you use. I would have rather waited a month more to move in if the finisIhed product was done better. We still after a month have some issues that need to be resolved and I am sure that before the year is done we will have more. I would like to have another chance to write a review after our year walk through.

Our build manager,Andrew, did an awesome job taking care of our build. Shilo and Kathy at Pulte mortgage made the loan process super easy and stress free. We’re just over 30 days in and the few nits that we have are being worked (or are already done).

We really appreciated the work Tim (Salesman) did for us. Daniel at the Design Studio did a phenomenal job helping us pick out interior options. Trent our Construction Mgr did an incredible job overseeing the construction. Our home is our dream come true!