Del Webb Reviews in Hilton Head, SC

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

low quality of finish work, house was filthy when we moved in, most appointments made to complete the punch list were ignored and we wasted hours and hours of our time waiting and we still have 20 plus items that need to be fixed/addressed and we have owned this home for one month

Poor quality in workmanship and not responsive to fix them

Our field manager Chris was wonderful. We had & still have issues that need to be addressed. He was there for us & tried his best to get things accomplished. The house was not in presentable shape at the closing . Moving into a new house should be exciting not this disappointing.

Experience with Pulte’s representatives has been less than stellar, from sales representative to field managers to mortgage company - lack of the "Courage To Do The Right Thing". Extreme lack of communication and false promises from Zach and Hampton. As the field managers, one would have thought that Zach and/or Hampton would be responsible for quality control regarding the work product of the parties constructing and providing services to the homes. Unfortunately, quality control falls to the homeowner, if we are lucky to observe issues, before Pulte pushes on and covers any issues. I discovered beer cans and bottles on site several times and reported it to Zach – only for the cans and bottles to continue to show up on site. I reported blood splattered down the sides of the cabinets and it took 3 weeks or more for the blood to be removed. Due to the installation of dormant grass squares in my yard and the interspersing of live grass, I now have a patchwork quilt lawn. Pulte needs to invest in skill construction workers that understand construction and can resolve issues on site. Current workers’ responsibility seems to be putting together the pre-fab puzzle pieces, whether or not actually they fit. Wall are not plum or level, floors are not level and showerheads are install incorrectly. Tile work is below par and not sealed. One of the first things Zach said to me during our walk through was that I needed to have the tiles sealed – if tile work needs to be sealed, then why is it not part of the original installation? In addition to Zach’s lack of professionalism is his lack of organizational skills and ability to answer a question. Pulte Mortgage company representative were difficult to reach, not very responsive and requested the same information over and over and over again – lack of organization. Unfortunately, in visiting with my neighbors, we all seem to be experiencing the same issues with Pulte. ... More

They advertise a "quality build experience." However, there appears to be limited quality control. They use poor quality and inferior products. We have bowed and crooked walls, peeling floors, unpainted and poorly painted/mismatched areas. Many of the doors and much of the trim work look like a dog or rodent has been chewing on it for years. It does not look new. They got paint on the carpet and floors and left it. The floors have divots and high and low spots. The electric outlets and light switches are not always flush, not always straight, and do not match up in several places where consistency and aesthetics matter, especially considering the price paid. Some towel bars and toilet holders are falling off the wall, and they put towel bars over electrical outlets and light switches. Who does that? Don't bother with most upgrades; the inferior products and finish work are definitely not worth it. Upgrade it yourself later if you decide to build here. An exception to that would be the countertops if they still use the same company, and some of the tile work was nice (it will depend on your installer), although the products are not always great. You don't know what crews will be working on the various stages of your build, and it is obvious that some are better than others. Good luck. A part of the problem appears to be that different trades are not respectful of work done by other crews, and they damage each other's work. Wouldn't it be better to do it right the first time and use caution when working in the homes? DW responded to some of our initial complaints (not always satisfactorily), but now our emails often go unanswered, and we are not kept apprised of changes in scheduled work, nor are we always consulted as to what dates fit into our schedule for necessary repairs. The community is very nice, but we cannot recommend the builder, especially if you cannot be there frequently to assess the products and workmanship throughout the process. Having your own inspector helps, but is no guarantee. If you decide to build here, be prepared for a frustrating experience and a future money pit. ... More

The workman did not seem to know or care about the job they were doing and materials for the most part seem inferior. The foreman did what he could considering the workman, materials, and how many homes he was overseeing.

I was not happy with the way the my house was done. Painting was sloppy both on the inside and outside. Light fixtures were poorly done. Bathrooms walls are uneven and the fan sounds like a truck when turned on. On a windy day, the kitchen vent makes a flapping sound. Calls made were usually just lip service with no response to fix the problems

Bad experience would not trust Pulte builders.

We ordered the features for our house and Pulte built a feature we did not request which took away significant square footage from our house. They never told us about the variance and we found the problem when we did a final walkthru. They would not work with us to resolve the issue. They can not be trusted.

Very poor fit and finish to interior and exterior of these homes. Pulte promises follow-up for fixes, but it's been weeks since we had response to requests for warranty repairs. Sales staff are poorly informed about what they are selling. Construction management is overwhelmed and non-responsive. Pulte business model appears to be to put homes up as quickly as possible and then turn them over to buyers to deal with the poor results. VERY POOR model for building a quality home. Finally, plans for amenities are now changing despite what was promised apparently due to unresolved politics between builder, county and state. BUYER BEWARE. ... More

Doors and trim bad quality wood, doors and trim not plumb, hard wood floor damaged throughout, caulking is messy throughout, painting is unprofessional with drips throughout, subway tile not in a straight line, fireplace set too high so can’t see flame, dirty windows and concrete splashed on windows, backdoor sill wouldn’t let door open, laundry room sink drain ring not centered on drain, kitchen cabinets trim miters don’t come together, wrong bathroom hardware-still waiting for it, toilet paper holder fell off wall, thresholds to shower, kitchen sink and tub deck scratched, small black hole in white porcelain kitchen sink (very noticeable), kitchen cabinets don’t line up, three way light switch in great room activates fan not ceiling lighting, outside fan vent for kitchen closed, window shades hanging crooked, front door finisher ruined the front door-it has drips of stain dried on in streaks, overspray in many places in house, nails bent over in floor quarter round and then painted, door latches leave marks. The builder recognizes all the discrepancies but little action to rectify. ... More

We purchased in March of 2022, at the height of the hysteria, and closed on 2/10/23. Had the home inspected 3 times, and found pages and pages of issues, which were addressed. The worst was yet to come with the finish work. Beaten up trim, gouges, dings, and paint speckles all over the wood floors have created a mess. Spent 14 hours scraping the paint off the floors! We didn't move in, had the crew come back for fixes, which they rely heavily on selling you the concept that you have a year to use the warranty if you're not happy. We still haven't moved in, as we are from out of town and could not supervise the work. Unless you can be on site, supervise the work, you'll wind up with a product that requires REWORK! Many folks around us are so disgusted with the quality, they are living with iit as it is....as they don't want the crews back in the house. We bought the model. It's fair they deliver the same quality. We won't give up. What an incredibly stressful thing to go through, for our dream home with a price tag of over $650K. Buy used and remodel, unless you have the time to supervise every day for a year while it's being built. If we could get our money out of it, we would sell this house and start over with an existing home. Pulte gets another shot at fixing the trim, more paint on a perfect floor, and we will be present to supervise. Exhausting!!!!! ... More

From the moment we walked into the Sales Office, Pulte demonstrated a high degree of a lack of integrity through the entire process. The Sales Team initially lied to us regarding our initial visit arrangements. Sales Team members do not get back to you when you have questions. Project Managers do not have a handle on their projects and communicating with the customer. Post close, Pulte cannot fix in a timely manner the outstanding issues which remain. Bottom line. What Pulte says they will do and what actually happens is the real issue. It comes down to integrity.

My experience during the build process exceeded my expectations. Lance was proactive and responsive throughout. However, I was encouraged to close with several punch list items that are still outstanding almost two months later. It seems that once you close you move way down on the priority list. Sadly, this has tainted my opinion of the house and community.

The worse experience of life

Do not believe everything you are told by sales or project management. Models look good but quality of workmanship in house is none existent. This is the third house we have built in various parts of the country. This was the most stressful and worse quality of the lot.

Buyer Beware! Pulte craftsmanship is absolutely abysmal. Defects in trim, drywall and painting is a nightmare! So much caulk is used to cover up mistakes. What is worse is that Pulte admits that trim, drywall and paint is the cause for most of the rework. Our neighbors have the same complaints. There is a lack of training and supervision, and no apparent quality control program. All of the work is apparently being done by an army of vendors and the vendors can't get qualified workers. The mantra seems to be build as fast as you can and we will fix it later after closing. The Sun City community is delightful, the amenities are great and the neighbors are terrific. Buying a Del Webb Sun City Hilton Head home is a bit like pushing a boulder up hill with one arm tied behind your back. The blind bidding process to purchase the lot was especially frustrating as the bidder isn't told the value of the winning bid. This would be useful info for submitting future bids on other lots. The winning bidder is guaranteed to overpay for the lot. ... More

The lack of quality and quality control is non-existent resulting in multiple attempts to resolve the same issue. It is exhausting to say the least. There is also no accountability. Pulte blames the contractors and the contractors blame Pulte. Run, do not walk, to a community that does not use Pulte. This has and continues to be an exercise in futility. Forget about any relaxation while you own a Pulte home.

I am so disappointed with the quality of the craftsmanship. My house has problems

poor workmanship poor materials, lowest grade floor covering, over priced