Del Webb Reviews

I would not want home buyers to know my experience.

Terrible communication throughout the process. One issue after another with a new construction home.

Pulte Homes does NOT build a good quality home. Their product is terrible and the warranty process is ridiculous! Our air conditioner did NOT work because of it NOT being tested at time of build. Our clothes dryer plug was a refrigerator plug! Outlet wasn't even connected to a wire! And lots more but this gives an idea of the quality of our home. This is supposed to be a home built for an older person and our shower is the most dangerous concept...just STUPID! You have to step DOWN 4 1/2 inches to get into a shower pan...it's actually a 6 inch dropdown in the center by the drain. Imagine being wet and stepping up 5 inches onto slippery tile!!!! The actually purchase experience was not great as we had to beg our sales person for our purchase contract because he had too many customers. Let's wrap this review with this....we would NOT buy a Pulte home if we didn't have to...we love this community and that's the only reason we bought Pulte again. This is our 3rd Pulte built home and it's obvious what Pulte thinks of their customers. TERRIBLE QUALITY, TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!! ... More

Our project supervisor, Zach, has been WONDERFUL. If he can get things done, he absolutely does; if he can't it's because "his boss", "Pulte", has his hands tied. Our landscaping/grading of back yard is a mess - you can't grow grass on clay whether you water it or not. You can't walk on the lawn there are so many rocks underneath; I'm afraid I'm going to twist my ankle. The side of the house is pitched so steep you can't walk on that either. We are supposed to have a retaining wall and fence on the bottom of the "cliff" of our back yard and don't. Pulte representative(s) are blaming the Town of why we don't have a retaining wall/fence. Last time it rained you could watch the mud (because the sod is a joke), washing down into the property below us (which is a small "park" with corn hole boards). Spoke to representative(s) of Town and they said Pulte should have put a retaining wall/fence, but didn't. Before we closed, we walked the property and I questioned the grading of the back yard and absence of the retaining wall and fence that is behind all of the other homes next to us. I was told "don't worry about it - it'll be fixed." STILL NOT FIXED ALMOST 2 MONTHS LATER AND NO ANSWERS FROM ANYONE. ... More

The quality of my home that was turned over to me was subpar to previous Pulte Home I had purchased in the past. My home was turned over to me with major roof issues and to date have not been repaired. My patio sliding door at closing would not properly close and lock. Construction Manager assured me repairs would be done ASAP. It took 3 weeks for repair company to respond due to poor response and follow-up from my Construction Manager. Overall this home buying process was very stressful and unpleasant. I will never purchase a Pulte home again.

Extreme drama at last minute regarding possible change of closing date. Items identified pre-closing were not resolved. Many instances of shoddy workmanship.

Three weeks before our close date, the dishwasher was installed wrong, resulting in a flooded kitchen. Flooring and cabinets had to be reordered and installed, resulting in a 3-day delay on our closing. When we finally moved in, we found the new kitchen flooring to be damaged once again and, after talking to our construction manager, we learned the plumber had flooded the kitchen when reinstalling the pipes. We are now awaiting our third kitchen floor. Last night my husband came home and found wet carpet in the guest bedroom. After further investigation, he discovered that the AprilAire system had not been properly installed and leaked from the second floor through the walls and into the lower-level bedroom. For me, the thrill of building and owning a new home has been lost in these issues. I'm currently living with a dehumidifier running full time, a half-cement kitchen floor, and a flooded bedroom with no end in sight to the construction that will need to be done to repair the unsatisfactory work by subcontractors. ... More

Sales office and rep was fine. Building was a disaster. Wrong tile in two bathrooms. Wrong cabinets in kitchen. Build manager tried to be good but his hands are obviously tied by corporate. Nice guy but just a puppet for corporate. Pulte lied to us about the issues until we came up with written proof. Poor quality- everything sloppy work. Doors arrive to Pulte not square- embarrassingly with a problem, Pulte says sorry that’s the way they come from supplier. Cheap and sloppy workmanship and toilets. Sorry but this is honest.

They lie to you about everything to sell you the home they change anything they want but we can’t change anything if I knew I could not screen in front porch I would not have built here the only thing good I can say is the warranty people are great

Having built 3 homes previously, with generally very good to excellent experiences, we were shocked at how horrible this building experience was and how disappointing the end result upon move-in was. The issues are too numerous to list all, but some of the more egregious ones follow. First, fighting for months to get garage door windows and front glass door to be impact-rated in an “impact-glass” community and in accordance with Building Code in a Wind Bourne Debris Region (This involved personally sending DW relevant building code multiple times, having private inspector detailing in report, reaching out to upper management and attempting to make them understand that the paperwork that they provided to the county and to us did not match the installed product, and finally eventually having Brevard County Code enforcement sending someone out to inform DW that doors were not impact-rated as required). Next, supervision and quality control was limited to nonexistent: workers urinated in our guest bathtub (urine marinated there for 6 days before being emptied out/cleaned - tub was eventually replaced) and defecated in both toilets with no water service (toilets were eventually replaced prior to closing). In addition, Our luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed in a non-climate controlled environment (no AC in 90+ degree weather) invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty. The builder had to rip it out and replace it once the air conditioning was turned on. Communications were frequently inaccurate. On the day of closing, the house was filthy, had numerable bugs, spiders and spider nests covering walls and ceilings, unpainted window sills and numerous touchups needed, paint/grout splotches on floors… We think we are finally rid of the indoor pests after having our own cleaning woman spend a considerable amount of time cleaning up. The keys we were given at closing did not open any of our doors. The house has pockets of a “grease” smell that’s disgusting. Upon hectic move-in, we realized that there was no coat closet, the builder apparently forgot to build one despite being clearly documented in the the blueprints. It is currently under construction post closing. This experience was beyond awful, indescribably painful, and in an entire league of its own. We would not recommend that anyone use this builder unless like us, they want to be in an impact-glass, 55+ community in Brevard that eventually, once Amenity Center opens one year later than originally stated (now summer 2025), should be very nice. On a side note, several items promised upfront have now changed. Temporary “Lifestyle” House was to have a pool, but will not. HOA fee was to include Internet/TV but now it appears, per most recent newsletter, that this will be billed to homeowners. ... More

Deceptive marketing - very controlling- refused to provide requested information making it extremely stressful and difficult without reason

I would not recommend Pulte unless you expect to miss the original delivery date by over 6 months, expect the quality of the workmanship to need extensive rework and the installed products to not meet your expectations even with upgrades.

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When we made the decision to purchase a home in this community after viewing the model, the Dell Webb representatives stressed repeatedly on the quality of Pulte homes. The builders in this neighborhood are in way over their heads, Almost every section of our home had an issue with poor quality workmanship. It was very stressful to see so many things wrong. Blue tape of punch list issues all over our home. We have been here 5 weeks now and there is still unresolved issues. It may take time and they are making progress, but it shouldn’t have been this way to begin with. The price of these homes does not match the quality delivered. Now we are concerned with what may fail after warranty. So very disappointed. ... More

Inexperienced construction manager assigned. We are in this home almost 3 months and have already logged more than 80 punch list items. Construction issues identified throughout the build would have gone uncorrected if I did not insist on fixes while walls were open. Plumbing issues - no hot water in master shower - tile had to be broken to access ports; waterproof seals not installed on shower valves; toilet knockout plugs allowed to drop into pipes causing blockages that had to be manually removed; bath tub not placed on hard undersurface, side of tub is cracked. Electrical issues - no power at fan outlet in guest bedroom - switch not connected; floor outlet not secured to box; exterior outlets connected to interior light circuit; exterior pole light not connected to day/night switch. Carpentry issues - windows and doors are not plumb and not rectangles; front door howles when wind hits it; sliding doors scrape on Schluters - tile extends to far into the door path; one door was cut to allow movement voiding the door warranty. Shower doors obstructed by towel racks; Roof vents crushed by roofers; roofing material thrown from roof penetrated lanai screen and scarred cross member. Screens missing from windows. Stucco not removed from hvac covers, pool equipment, lanai members. Interior walls not smooth finish to hide construction errors. Contractors do not show up on dates assigned to fix problems. Warranty dept is understaffed, overwhelmed with issues and complaints they have to deal with. My patience is wearing thin as these repairs have to be rescheduled and we have to be home when they come. ... More

Settlement date was not negotiable even though the house was not completed. A certificate of occupancy was issued but should not have been. The inspection process seems to be shoddy. Construction supervisor, foreman, crews are unresponsive to fix deficiencies noted. Very unprofessional. Would not recommend this builder (Pulte) to anyone. They do not stand behind their product or process.

Low Quality and low quality company management.

If you want a punch list a mile long that never get finished then this is the house for you. If not beware! Appointments are made and NOT kept and Pulte’s customer care group DOES NOT care.

Poor quality of contractors and workers, Homes sites were not kept clean as well as the interior of the homes were filthy. There was no respect for the buyers home and options put in the house. Home was drywalled before they stuccoed resulting in water damage and multiple replacement of dry wall. Mold on roof trusses. Pulte would have left the house with wet dry wall and mold if we hadn't been in Florida to watch the build. I became the general contractor for my new home since there was very little attention given to the build by Pulte employee's. Pulte was only concerned about closing before the end of the quarter and there are multiple issues that haven't been resolved both with our home and so so many others. Very disappointed with the whole process. Pulte upper management should pay more attention to quality and being pro active before things get out of control. ... More

If I'm being honest, I found the builder rushed the whole process and was far too intransigently rigid, from the time I won the bid to the time the home was eventually completed (behind schedule). And no one ever bothered to provide me with details of the process, incl. Design Center expectations, or HOA requirements (such as finishing the backyard within 6 months). The builder prematurely set a "finish date" (before end of November), but they still didn't have the home ready on the date they set. I offered to give them time, but was assured the home would be ready. So I was asked to come down to close, but the house wasn't ready -- it didn't even have toilets, carpet in certain rooms, no water meter, etc. I wasted two weeks waiting and it still wasn't done, only to return back home (with no compensation for my time and costs). And then I had to spend money flying back a week later, but it still had uncompleted things or issues that needed fixing, but I decided to close anyway mid-December as I had already wasted enough time and money. Due to rushing the whole process, I found the quality of workmanship was exactly that -- rushed, with flaws and other problems that still have to be corrected. I appreciate the apologies from the Sales person and Construction manager, who did their best. But whatever rigid "corporate mentality" that exists to meet a quota deadline, it needs to change to make the process best for the customers purchasing the homes -- by having the home actually "done" before asking them to close. If it's possible to change the rigidness of construction upgrades, that would be appreciated. I lost the original bid, but two weeks later was told the person who won backed out. But I was informed I had to accept whatever construction upgrades the original bidder selected as they could not change anything. Although I offered to pay more for the changes I preferred, the Sales person said it can't be done. So, I accepted, even though I wasn't happy about that. Lastly, why the builder would close homes located in the middle of the construction site (on the same street) is beyond me. It would make more sense to finish and close homes at one end of the street to the other. Instead, I had to drive past construction material all over the street, ease around trucks, tractors, etc. to reach the house in the middle to meet with the Construction manager. The workers didn't bother to clean anything up. In the process, I got two nails on the side edges of one of my new tires (which only occurs on a sloped sidewalk, such as at the construction site). It couldn't be repaired so I had to buy a new tire. When I asked for compensation, they said they don't offer any (as they said I could have gotten the nails anywhere). I told them I'm forced to drive through a construction zone to reach the home, which isn't cleaned up of debris, and having to drive up sloped sidewalk to avoid their trucks, so the only place I could get nails in the side area of the tire is at Del Webb. So, I would definitely say my "new home experience" at Del Webb isn't everything I hoped it would be. And it appears there were others (some who sold their homes based on the expected closing date, thus were ready to move in, or those who stayed weeks in hotels waiting), so I think Pulte / Del Webb management needs to adjust it's mentality to make the "home buying experience" one that is more enjoyable and less troublesome (or traumatic for some). ... More

There was no “ wow” factor in this new house. The builder forced us to close earlier than we were originally scheduled for and we wound up having to complete many projects that the builder did not finish. Our trees and bushes were dead or dying, a/c system inoperable, doors with no locks, no access to cable television, shoddy electrical work, and many more issues we’re still dealing with. It boggles our minds why they couldn’t wait two more weeks and present us with a finished product.

These times are unique but the true mark of reputable builder is one who is able to manage the entire building process despite them which far is from our experience. Shifting the blame to others for your end results is inexcusable and only poor management.

My construction was delayed and resulted in me having to stay in a rented residence more than 3 months @ $2350. Pulte has ignored my request for reimbursement. The house was not finished properly and my construction contact was not very helpful. He accused me of causing damage to a bathroom tile which is untrue. Refused to help . Very disappointed in the way the house was completed.

While we're happy to have moved in and for the most part (the big things) the house is ok there are TONS of little things that need to be addressed. In addition, we've had to have numerous items fixed and then re-fixed because they weren't fixed correctly the first time. We're now 2 months in and still have numerous issues with no real end in sight since things keep getting delayed and incorrectly fixed. Overall we're rather disappointed and for what we paid, we expected much better quality and better response to issues.

Realtors did not DISCLOSE ALL FACTS. And when showing them the mortgage documents, they didn't know how to read them. Said that they "were wrong". It was a $30,000 difference! I've been in the real estate industry for many years. I need to give them a crash course in how to read a mortgage loan statement and to advise them that they have an ethical obligation to DISCLOSE EVERYTHING UP FRONT. And if you don't know something, admit it. Don't say "the bank is wrong". I was not told of the extra $195 to Town of Tradition either or the controverial path. Property manager just as rude or maybe just as unknowledgeable. Again I have my CAM license, so I'm aware of what managers go through. Say you "don't know" but don't be rude. I pay for them....they work for us, the owners. ... More