Del Webb Reviews

I have built more than one home. Based on my experiences, this builder is above average in all areas of the process of buying a new home. I would recommend them to others. However, there were issues that could be improved and areas I have seen done much better by other builders. My intentions for providing this review is in hopes that it would help a potential buyer and help the builder improve. Initial purchase included walking homes that were built and ready within a timeframe I requested. This process was fine. I would advise homeowners to ask questions such as, what are the differences in these home, please show me the upgrades, does this home come with the standard features that were provided? My salesperson was not forthcoming of this type of information and a major standard feature was missing. Once I brought this to their attention they had the missing feature added to the home in a timely fashion. Inspections done by independent inspectors identify many items that the builder say are not required to be addressed due to code differences. Additionally the buyer cannot always verify a repair was done. This unfortunately is the nature of the beast and buyers that have not been through this process may need to be informed prior to inspections. I have built before so I was aware this would be the result. Final move-in was less than stellar. During the walkthroughs items for repair were marked with blue tape. However many items identified were not corrected by closing as promised. It appeared that the blue tape was removed without making the repairs. The home was very dirty, from the tile floor to windows you could hardly see out. Some of these items were cleaned after move in which is very inconvenient to the buyer. Quality is questionable. Since before the first walkthrough the external doors have been difficult to lock, requiring two hands which is not easy for older adults and the internal doors rattle when closing them. The irrigation system design is extremely poor, the trees provided were diseased and the grass is a patchwork of different varieties of bermuda. Expectations of how long a repair should take are not properly explained. The builder representative should set timeframe expectations that are reasonable based on their experience. Even if the timeframe is going to be 4-5 weeks it is better to set that expectation up front. Responsiveness to small or emergency issues has been timely. ... More

Painters were horrible. unresponsive to issues.

Del Webb home: 1. Quality of workmanship is poor. Examples: a) shower pan in master bathroom is not level, the result is pondering and poor drainage. Additionally, the metal plate does not securely fit into the opening.- i have cut my foot on this twice. b) faucet in kitchen sink is poor quality- the extension and retraction features do not work well. I expect it will fail within a few months. c) the floor in master bedroom is uneven and has rock-like substances under the carpet, which hurt feet when walking on it barefoot. d) poor ventilation in bathrooms (despite using exhaust fan in bathroom for several hours after a shower) there is a very strong mildew smell. Additionally, this is poorly designed because the window in the master bathroom does NOT open. e) there is NO ventilation exhaust fan in the laundry room. f) there are significant gaps around baseboards where insects can enter the house. g) extremely poor planning of landscape design- we have many plants which are dying. h) The laborers that put are home together didn’t use acceptable industry practices of making sure things (such as floors cabinets and shower pans) had a level surface before installation of materials. I definitely would not recommend this property to friends or relatives. ... More

We had three different sales reps during our sales/buying cycle. The first two were promoted during our cycle but unfortunately the 3rd was a "rookie" and we knew more about the product & process than she did by that time. Our workmanship was just OK, but I guess that is to be expected for such "cookie-cutter" houses however the lack of true options to customize things such as kitchen appliances was very disappointing. After-the-sale responsiveness to house faults and issues is lacking severely - it is as if Pulte is saying "now that we have your money we don't care about any issues you are having with your house". One has to be very persistent in calling repeatedly to get anyone's attention at Pulte. Very frustrating! ... More

Our builder was very informative, kept us update as to the progress of our house. We feel the interior paint and windows are of low quality. The windows are cold and get near the wall with anything and you leave a mark. The stove fan installation was terrible. Parts of the mounting equipment we missing, it wasn't level.

I do like what I ended up with, but looking back, this is an overpriced product. Pulte has builder level product, builder level quality, which I can get at any Home Depot. My expectations for the price I paid were much higher. Based on stories from others in our neighborhood, I feel very lucky with the sales person and construction supervisor we had - both were excellent in my opinion.

Overall, I would give the home quality a B-. There were many items that should have been completed prior to closing and we are still having issues with some of these items. Rough 85% of the home is great... it's that 15% that was not completed correctly that is a bit frustrating. On the plus side, your warranty people have been very polite and professional... just takes a while to get things done.

No oversight on workmanship leading to many problems which should not have passed. Still waiting on some items to be fixed. The HOA fees went up $70 per mo. right after moving in. Many HOA issues like cafe losing 50 cents on $1. Very limited seating indoors and out. Kitchen too small to serve enough people. Monthly food & beverage increased to $80. Architectural committee taking too long to review and approve home changes. Love community, clubhouse, fitness center, pools, clubs, and fitness classes. Love style and amenities in our home. Glad we are here, but it has been costly and time consuming. ... More

Experience was pretty good until after closing. My construction manager was responsive and tried to help but seemed to have little authority to help resolve concerns. They should have more authority since on the front lines. Even going up the corporate ladder a bit had the same experience. Pulte is a large corporation and primary focus is on selling and getting homes closed. The attention drops significantly after close. Every new home is going to have some issues so it would be great if Pulte gave the same attention post close for up to a year as during the sales cycle. I feel forgotten once you close. Also the interior painting on these homes is sub par. The paint is very watered down and who uses flat paint on interior walls anymore? I will also add that almost no upgrades are included in the base price. So the finished product far exceeds baseprice if you want even some of what is considered basic items/finishes. There are also landscaping issues with for example a very low berm in the backyard that is not what was "sold" and will deliver absolutely no privacy. I have already surfaced this to Pulte but no action so far. My neighbors have the same concern. This issue is not going away....we plan to continue to pursue. On the plus side, I am excited to be living in SunCity with all the amenities. I worked long and hard for many years so it's nice to finally be able to enjoy this last chapter of life. ... More

When we first signed the Contract, we were very excited about this new-built Home, While the buying experience was good, when we moved in, we found that Pulte had cut corners. Investing a little into simple, cosmetic features would go a long way. I am hoping that the core construction is good because that will stay with us for a long time. We liked the electrical design of the switches, etc. -- very well thought-through. While other builders like K Hov, and Toll Brothers use local subcontractors, overall, I think that the Construction Manager was not on top of the overall quality. The responsiveness of the post-close customer service of warrantied items could be better. ... More

The Del Webb/Pulte homes are not built for people over 55 years of age. We were never told that our house would barely fit on our lot, thereby making our back yard very small and our driveway very short. The attic stairs are very steep, unstable and have a leap from the top stair to the attic landing. In addition, there is nothing to hold onto in order to pull yourself up. Because the stairs are in a tight space, there isn’t enough room to pull the stairs down safely. You have to be tall to pull the stairs down and we are short. Why you would place the a/c handling unit in the attic is a mystery. We are unable to access the attic to change the a/c filter. When I told the Del Webb building supervisor that something was wrong with the trash drawer pullout, I was repeatedly told it was a “dirt in the track” issue. Upon further inspection, it was due to a bent rail. The floors are not level. We were told that due to damage, our driveway would be re-poured. Instead, it was “resurfaced” and 1 week later it was peeling. The cheapest wire shelves were used in all of the closets. We have a few roof shingles that are not nailed down, but I was told the summer heat would fix the issue. So far, the shingles are still sticking up. The upgrades were way overpriced and our LVP floors appear to have marks in them. We were told that the marks were part of the floors, but I’ve never seen those marks on any other floors. We don’t like being treated like we’re stupid, nor do we like being lied to about mistakes made by the builder. ... More

The walk thru went o.k. with the builder, some items where in need of replacement and/or repair and for the most part were done. Some items were not checked, (i.e. irrigation system) and it is NOT currently working properly. It was an Inventory Home, and we needed to move quickly, so we saw what we liked, but later found out that the house was not in a condition that needed to be. As an example, the PAINT workmanship needs a lot of improvement! Since the interior paint was already an upgrade, we had no option than to accept it. We pointed out some places that needed to be repainted, but after moving in, we found that the painters had still missed some areas, but even more concerning was that their attention to detail was terrible! Splatters of paint thru out the house, on the floors on the carpet, in the pantry/shelves, light switches painted, on the master bathroom commode and on the kitchen cabinets! Every time we do something or move something in the house, we continue to find problems with the paint job! Unfortunately, we didn't have the option of not having the paint upgrade because we would have never opted for that option! It was somewhere in the neighborhood of $2300 dollars for the upgrade (I believe) and NOT WORTH IT! Other items were also found to be in need of looking at or repair or replacement and we have contacted the appropriate personal with a list of items last week and was told via email that someone would contact us within 24-48 hours, and WE ARE STILL WAITING! I am not one to wait or have someone give me excuses for not contacting us, especially with all the forms of technology now a days to get in touch with someone, so I am also not one to continue to ask and submit issues when it was already done in the first place, so I will then start doing things myself and not be dependent on Del Webb to do what they promised to do. It might seem like some minor details to some, but you expect for the builder to at least follow up and let you know that they will eventually get back to you and take a look at your concerns! Finally, we did buy the Del Webb property because of its location! It is currently nice and peaceful and that is something we hope to enjoy for years to come! As they say in Real Estate, Location, Location, Location! Would I purchase again from Del Webb/Pulte Homes? I have to think about it... ... More

Just found out there is homeless shelter for families going in next door which wasn’t revealed during the home buying process. Happy with the swimming pool and recreation center but now wonder if it will be crowded when they finish building all of the units. Paying the HOA fee has turned out to be an incredibly difficult task since the HOA administrators are incredibly disorganized - I have sent in both a direct withdrawal form for my checking account and a check when that didn’t work and they didn’t take the funds with either method. Quality of the units aren’t great- I have upgrades for everything including the flooring and kitchen. The cabinets are particle board and the tile floors were completed sloppy. ... More

Not very happy with the response for some repairs

Renee and Josh were enjoyable part of the experience. Follow up on issues has room for improvement. Quality of workmanship I would rate as average and suffered from project manager being stretched too thin.

I had a great experience working with Brian, Jeff and Terry from the initial contact to closing. Unfortunately, once we closed on the home I have run into several brick walls trying to resolve lingering construction issues. I would advise buyers to get everything in writing and never sign off on punch list items that have not been completed.

The builder neglected details and was in a rush. Grouts in the bathrooms are barely there and rough. I wonder if the tiles will stay together much long and grout sealer was not even applied where the bathtub and floor meet and the grout is cracking from drying. Generally the workmanship is quite poor. I wonder what else I will notice later. And the doors are too big where the space is small; they hit together. Buying process was pleasant.

The HOA increased monthly dues w/o notifying prospective buyers. changed rules to home ownership and contract. pulte did not finish courtyard created additional expenses. When buying into community have about $20K available for landscaping and other costs. the hoa rules now require homeowners to have landscaping installed 90 days after move in\-a change from original hoa rules sent to me upon contracting that stated plans must be submitted 90 days after move in. The buying process was easy.

The community we have moved in to is amazing and close friendships are already established. Unfortunately, the experience of building this house was not a good one. Lack of communication and concern by the builder has left us with a less than desired result. This is the 5th home we have built and had more issues with poor workmanship and choices. From the design center to the final walk thru the process was rough. Having to add so much electrical to have lighting, the paint that is nothing more than primer that you can't wash. Not given any options on color but you should be given a finish that doesn't rub off. You should not have to hire a painter! It's like having a white chalk on your walls! Silicone and grout to hide mistakes. Window screens that are too small. No pride in finish carpentry. Outside stucco painted instead of having color added before application. These items were brought to the attention of the supervisor who did not follow thru on correcting before closing date. ... More

It seems after Pulte gets your money that they dont have any concerns about addressing your issues that arise after the sale. Emails went unanswered and nobody seems to care about the items that need addressed after the money changes hands.

Delm Webb has a great reputation but the workmanship and fitgnish work especially is terrible. Production houses have subcontractors with little or not Q/c except the customer service reps who are responsive and well intentioned but overwhelmed. If you want to live in a home being adjusted to various issues, things will eventually get done. Not fun at age 77 with some health issues. BUT still glad we bought just disappointed with initial work

Sales coordinator Jill was awesome, workers showed little pride in quality of their work in several areas though construction project manager Jordan communicated well and was somewhat effective in getting problems addressed. Have had poor post close communication and no resolution efforts on any defective work after 45 days since close.

Quality of construction is very low, overpriced and low control of process, a lot of waste of material. Good looking models and beautiful community attract me to this place. Convenient location.

We do enjoy our new home. The lot, the view, the finishes, all meet our expectations. HOWEVER, requests for updates on the multitude of warranty issues that have been submitted remain either uncorrected, or completely ignored. NO NEWS IS NOT GOOD NEWS! We want what we paid for and although I know it takes time, I do not appreciate being ignored! Because of the current labor and supply chain environment, proactive communication should be THE top priority for your customer service / warranty department. When the response is "crickets", it is 100% disrespectful. We mattered a lot before you received our money. Now that you have it, that same level of service would be appreciated. ... More

We were very disappointed with the quality of workmanship of our new home. There are many drywall, imperfections and paint was everywhere including the floor drips on the walls. Just not very good attention to detail or craftsmanship.