Del Webb Reviews in Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill, NC

Difficulty getting repairs made that were identified at move in. This particularly related to porch screen section not installed straight.

The home buying experience was rushed because I took over someone else’s purchase. There were corrections that needed to be made prior to closing that were not completed. I became aware of them two hours before the closing. I was promised at the final walk through that they would be completed. Days after my closing the project supervisor was dismissed so there went my promised corrections. There is a lot more to say, but I think one of the last things I will say is that my closing was classless, I met with an attorney, there was no Del Webb/Pulte representative, I didn’t get a welcome plant, keychain or even an envelope for my closing paperwork. I understand that the developer owes me nothing, but for the premium I paid for this home I think a keychain or a plant is not a lot to ask for. Do better Del Webb/Pulte. ... More

Ask a lot of questions, email everything so you have documentation. Get to site often to verify being done to the specs of your home.

Once closing was done, it seemed that our concerns were not addressed.

The time frame for building my house is 8 months too much. Almost everything is extra charges except structure. My best advice to buyers. Buyers are aware.

Being a first time home builder I would have expected to have better responses to simple questions and service after we closed.

It’s a very nice community! With new homes there are always issues and I feel they should address some of them sooner than eleven months!

Home is of average quality. Heating system is poor as temperature is not consistent throughout house. Some rooms are very cold while others are quite warm. Lighting plot is awkward with light switches inconveniently placed. Wall boards are thin and window areas are cold. Pulte seems to cut corners wherever possible.

Builder did not check for proper operation of items prior to handing over home (no hot water, shower door fit, AC/Heat condensation runoff, dryer electrical outlet upside down, dead plants, Whirlpool microwave/oven combo operation). AC unit positioned outside of Master bedroom window (very noisy).

You have to watch your builders like a hawk! No a critique of people but the slap, dash process. Hey too often were dismissive of concerns until we elevated to higher and higher levels.

We are on our 4th refrigerator (1st one was wrong model, next 2 were damaged, 4th we’ve kept). Our major problem is we have no Air Conditioning in the front half of our home!! This was noticed before we moved in (less than 6 weeks ago) - HVAC people have been out 4 times and have been unable to resolve the problem - although they acknowledge there is no air coming out of the vents. Lead tech is scheduled to come tomorrow to inspect the problem. At present, our guests staying in the front bedroom are in a Hot Zone - same with the bathroom, study and entryway. Very frustrated with the lack of resolution to this problem! ... More

The kitchen cabinets are too high for my height. I asked to have them installed lower but they would not even consider any changes to the house.

I have filled this out 3 times - can't go "back" after checking out your terms. Just forget it. Probably will hold it all against us anyway. Would love to show our 40 day punch list to you. Rated below par since there was so much that needs to be addressed.

Nice neighborhood basically nice home, but don’t miss anything on your final walkthrough which is only about an hour. Everything you missed is a challenge. Most of the things we miss should have been corrected by the construction manager who’s job is to ensure quality control.

Pulte is a large builder and part of a conglomerate. Things will be done according to their schedule, not yours with no apologies. My home was completed within their predicted time frame. However at several points in time, it sat for a week with no progress in the building process. I could have been completed more quickly without sacrificing "quality". So far, with the exception of one request, my experience with the warranty department has been very disappointing.

I was mislead on the market for selling me house to buy this one. I was told the down turn would not effect North Carolina. I took a 70k loss on selling my house and was forced to pay top dollar for this one because I had put a down payment. The price of this house is way too high for what you get and the fit & finish is subpar. I could right a book this.

It’s a nice house but several things unfinished. I think the development went up too quickly. For example my dishwasher has screws missing. Before I moved in we blue taped things needed to be fix. Blue tape still in my laundry room. Flooring doesn’t come to trim in corner. One of light bulb was missing in guest bathroom. Should have checklist to review before a person moves in.

The quality of the workmanship on my home is below average. The subcontractors have no respect for your home. They seem very less than skilled. We are to the point where I want to hire my own people to fix the problems that have not been addressed.

Master bath tile needs to be redone in areas and waiting for time to be scheduled on that. Electrical outlets all had to be rechecked due to loose wiring that caused flickering of light fixtures and kitchen lighting to not work. We feel the construction was rushed and very disappointing for a Dell Webb home.

We would never purchase Pulte again. The finish work is Terrible. Lots of damage. The house was treated like garbage. We are living with permanent damage to floors and sinks, windows that are not straight, imoroperly mounted doors,, etc.

For $185 per sq ft, I expected better quality material used. Including doors, windows and fixtures. Drainage on the lot is a total mess. Still trying to get punch list items resolved. HOA for exterior is way too restrictive. Guest passes for club house should be allowed to roll into following years. We should not require a pass for grandkids to use facility between 4-6pm, that’s just crazy since we pay for the usage of the facility. If people are abusing it, then add those types of restrictions.

Options overly expensive. Punch list items still working on a month later. All 2 by 4 construction with wide spacing in ceiling so attic can’t be used for storage.

Poor quality ie. No insulation on hot water lines under concrete floor, specs for laundry room cabinets is 0.5” to low to accommodate a pedestal mounted washing machine underneath them, sink disposal switch is under the sink in a cabinet which is difficult for seniors over 55. Foundation insulation is poorly protected with a parge paint that is damaged easily and cracks easily, missing shelves in kitchen cabinets, door locks/deadbolt wouldn’t latch properly, many issues found by our independent inspector that were missed by the “Pulte Quality Build/inspection process”, ceiling led puck light look very cheap, concrete flat work was very poor with cracking and large ridges which are a trip hazard, smoke detectors false alarm regularly, poor/low water pressure, LVP flooring has gaps/hollow spots to the concrete floor, sod is layed very poorly with gaps, holes, ruts all over the lawn, build sites are not kept clean with debris, trash and plastic blowing all around and in neighbors lawns and green space. ... More

We never had contact with agent after sales contract was signed. Never received welcome packet till after finding out there was one. Never told that PO Box should not be included in mailing address. USPS was as confused as we were! Took weeks to receive mail. Building manager addressed our initial concerns but after two weeks will not answer our texts.

My Home Buying Experience was pleasant! I have been in my home for approximately 60 days and have enjoyed the experiences. The community is delightful. However, the HOA experience not so. I am very concerned about getting satisfactory responses for reported Service Requests.