DiVosta Homes Reviews in Indian River County, FL

Wish I was kept amore informed in advance about important dates while home was under construction.

This has been the first time we built a home and it was an overall good experience. We like the fact that is builder had many floor plans that suited us.

Subcontractors who can do quality work, but it usually required that someone is watching closely. Once the closing date is set, everyone rushes and you end up with a long punch-list of minor items.

We purchased our home in this community after a year of searching, drawn by the appealing community plans and Divosta's solid reputation. Our journey began in February, and I was fortunate to monitor the construction process closely. I communicated all of the concerns that I noted directly to Zach, the construction manager, who was consistently patient and receptive. I have no complaints about his professionalism or the way he handled everything. However, there are a number of issues that I would strongly urge every potential buyer to take note of. I am disappointed with the quality of the interior paint job throughout the house. Despite being informed by Zach that the walls had been painted and touched up multiple times, I discovered that when I applied blue tape to the wall, the paint came right off with it. The finish appears sloppy and unprofessional throughout the house. Additionally, we have encountered several ongoing issues. These are the most serious. 1. There were numerous problems with the kitchen cabinets and range hood. Some were caught by Zach and another DiVosta inspector, others were noted by me. Most have been resolved but we still have a cabinet door that has the handle positioned incorrectly, a problem I flagged four months ago, but it remains unaddressed because allegedly every time the vendor orders the door, it is shipped in the wrong color. 2. The top of the washing machine is scratched, likely from being used by a contractor as a step stool, and has not been replaced. The dryer also has visible damage, which was only poorly touched up with paint that does not match the color of the machine. 3. The outlets in the bedrooms that were supposed to be switched were not, requiring further work and two visits from an electrician to correct. 4. The cleaning service sent to our home was inadequate; despite multiple visits, we ultimately had to hire our own company for proper and thorough cleaning. 5. A contractor damaged the microwave after using it to heat food. This was AFTER the house was completed. 6. Contractors used our bathrooms, even though there was no water in the toilets. This is a very common problem here, even though there are port-a-potties on every lot. 7-The bathtub in one of the bathrooms was damaged to a point where it had to be re-glazed. Again, Zach caught this and took care of it, but it's just really sloppy and careless work on the part of the vendors. Currently, we are working with Raul, who is handling all of our warranty issues. He is very pleasant and super responsive. He is actively working to resolve the outstanding concerns that have been presented to him and I am confident that he will be the same with anything that we find in the future. Overall, while we appreciate the community the efforts of both Zach's and Raul, the finish work and attention to detail by the contractors has been disappointing. Would we buy another home from DiVosta? Hard to say at this point. Time will tell. ... More

Beware of games they play with pricing on their quick move in homes. We were considering 2 different homes with similar upgrades and pricing. Soon after we signed our contract, they drastically lowered the price on the home we didn't buy and eventually sold it for much less than their original advertised price. We feel that we were not treated fairly and overpaid for the home we purchased.

The actual build experience was good. Our construction super, Bill Novels, was excellent. Good follow through and communication. The problem we're having now is the follow through on items that were not done properly the first time. It seems like it takes weeks to get any follow up. I wish I could say that all the issues were minor, bit for example we have a large bump out on the wall in the master bath. It's on the side wall of the vanity and it sticks out about 3/4 of an inch. We can't have a mirror installed until it's fixed. Additionally the quality of the workmanship was fair at best. We had paint splatter all over the tile floor, the master bath vanity lights were not centered over the sink, the exhaust over the stove doesn't work, there's a cabinet door in the master bath with a hinge missing a part, the front door was missing the top hinge pin and the bypass doors in the third bedroom closet are installed improperly. We are out of town right now and the drywallers wanted to come, after waiting since March 27. I'm hoping when we get back that all these issues can be fixed. And one last thing, when are the refrigerators coming in? The loaner we have is terrible. ... More

My home construction process went very well. My CM was a good communicator and he was very responsive. But....6 weeks after closing my pre-closing punch list plus subsequent warranty lists are still not resolved. I have had to really raise a fuss, which I don't like doing. Multiple emails, warranty requests and follow UPS aren't working. And the sewer backed up in my home and no one has offered to help sanitize that mess. I had to clean it up and complain until they finally sent someone in to test for mold, bacteria (almost 2 weeks later,). That is very disappointing. Will I buy another Divosta home? Probably not. ... More

Over a month before we closed on our home we noticed the landscaping company had put a very large growing tree almost on our property line in the back yard. We had many conversations with Pulte’s people about moving the tree to the left hand side of the common land where another tree is but it’s dying. Prior to closing we were told that Pulte would move the tree. We are having a screen enclosure put up for many reasons but one big reason is the amount of bugs. It is not possible to have the screen enclosure as long as the tree is there.

We did not like the virtual closing.

I love the community and how it is laid out. The landscaping is amazing, not over done. The clubhouse and amenities are first rate. I would recommend this community to my friends. I am happy I made the right decision to move here.

Closing took seven hours instead of 45 minutes - the delay had nothing to do with us! The garage door wouldn't open or close. It took seven days for them to come out to fix it. The employee said he wouldn't charge us this time but the next time we would have to pay! We only lived here a month before it broke. The HOA rep. for Castle group is not helpful or pleasant. After six weeks living here we still have things that need to be fixed - we're sure they will be but we have not been updated.

The home buying experience has been difficult. There are a number of issues with the quality of the workmanship. I have been working to resolve these issues with the warranty team. It is concerning to have to deal with electric and appliance problems in a new home in addition to cosmetic issues.

There is an evident lack of control and supervision in the building of our house. Many details that should be right are not and the response to addressing the details takes too long. There should be more supervision and inspection, as well as a better post-closing service to ensure quality and generate a better buyer experience while keeping trust in Pulte and Divosta.

Im dissatisfied with the finishes. From the They look cheap. From the cheap, plasticy floor that is warped in some areas which creates a weird, dipping effect in some places where you walk. I get the strong impression that the items chosen for the home , all in white mind you, were done so due to their low, bulk price point and not one of first rate quality. Clearly no thought was given to actaul use of home and that bright white paint, cabinets etc are merely a vessel for dirt, smudges, stains etc., I hate the cheap carpets in the rooms. especially when i get to step on carpet nails. When I asked the salesperson if i could pay extra to have a different flooring put in I was told no The carpet is of lower quality as well because places are already started to wear and lose fabric. I hate the sliding glass door assembly that isnt installed correctly. From the massive , disgusting paint mark that someone tried to pass off damage with, to the the cockeyed installation of the frame. The frame has proven difficult to work as Ive tried to install a dog door alongside and it is not lining up straight so that im able to use/lock dog door etc. ... More

Nice house nice area hope all problem get taken care of

Had issues the first day with AC, coil replaced. back again 2 weeks later with a freon leak. These things happen and they responded with some prodding because it was a weekend. First time we use washing machine the sewer line is plugged. again these things happen but should have been addressed before closing with any kind of quality control.

There were many issues that should have been found prior to our move in. The list has been given to rectify and the response to correct has been slow.

Just wish that I knew a year ago what I know about how this builder conducts its business. Word of advice to the next buyer, do your due diligence, take your time and have the house inspected well. It will save you a lot of headaches down the road. Don't sign/agree to anything before you have things fixed.

Quality has gone down. Problems abound after closing 2mos ago!!!

Cannot get the warranty person at the Lakes to answer emails, answer questions about construction deficiencies or schedule contractors to effect repairs. He even told my wife that our problems were "small ". The problems include issues with the windows, doors, HVAC system, tile floors, paint, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, pavers and landscaping. Repeated questions about when and how these issues will be addressed seem to be ignored. Therefore, although the initial construction and communication were good, follow through after closing has been very difficult and frustrating.

Be sure to closely inspect absolutely everything before closing and check that it is all completed before taking possession of your new home.

Issues during build were addressed. Afterwards still waiting for repairs. Doesn’t seem to be a priority. We were told in November of 2021 clubhouse would be finished in a year. Clubhouse isn’t even started October 2022. Gates aren’t closed in the evening as we were told for security.

Lack of attention to detail/finished product.. Sloppy work by construction crew..

This was the second home we have built in less than 4 years and we thought DiVosta was better. Unfortunately for us, we are once again having a lot of the same poor workmanship issues. And the same lack of concern or communication to fix the house issues. Extremely disappointed.

We are now a month past closing and we have many tile, painting, cabinet issues that were supposed to be completed still undone with no schedule for completion.