DiVosta Homes Reviews in Sarasota Bradenton, FL

Overall the experience has been very disappointing for the expense of the house we purchased. Builder only seemed interested in taking our money and building as fast as possible. Quality of finishes is lacking and have needed warranty work. There were no proactive updates during construction process as promised, unless we asked. There has been consistently very poor communication and follow up, unless we pushed for it. Numerous construction quality issues still being worked on months after closing. The people are nice, but the delivery and quality of the work needs improvement.

Virtual closing was poor quality via FaceTime. Home had several issues not reviewed at closing. Lights and outlets not working. We were able to go to our villa a few weeks later to review the condition. The house was supposed to be move in condition. The Hot water was not on, damage you a cabinet door that needs replacement, damage to bathtub. Lights and outlets not working and a running toilet. Certainly not the move in condition as promised. The condition has been reported to the customer care team Only received notic of on item scheduled for repair. Most oft the items should have been completed by now but it’s not. I closed virtually and expected if anything needs repair it will be done immediately. Very disappointed. ... More

First, it was six months before the slab was poured. A couple months for permits but six months is unacceptable. We did get delayed, probably a months worth by Ian, not the builders fault. We had three different CMs (Construction Managers) that are supposed to manage the build but we had a difficult experience with the lot. Nadine ghosted us, Justin was there briefly but left Divosta/Pulte and Dan was new and inexperienced. Joe is the manager of the local CMs here and he's a good talker, just not good in meeting the expectations he made in the discussions we had with him. In all three CMs we got to the point that they stopped communicating back to our request for more information and/or next steps. The CMs have been overloaded and they are ineffective under that overload. It took just under 18 months to finish our home which cost us thousands more in rent and storage. We also had to manage the project way more than we wanted and our punch list is over 40 items long. I doubt that all 40 items will be done in the 12 month home warranty period and I am seriously looking at retaining a attorney who is good with the arbitration process. Love our location but had I know this builder would be so sub-par I would have looked further. ... More

We bought many new homes from various builders over the years but I can safely say Pulte is by far the most disorganized, non-communicative, with sloppy construction controls, and incompetent and unskilled sub-contractors (including electricians, plumbers, roofers, framers, painters, appliance installers, etc.) Our pre-closing punch list was 5 pages long, and our post-closing punch list was 4 additional pages long. Now, months after closing, the punch list is still 3 pages long, and no-one at Pulte could care less. Heck, it took Pulte 5 days after closing just to get us the keys to our house. They didn't even know where the keys where. The post-close punch list includes a bathtub that does not drain, wall outlets with no power (still no power after 2 repair attempts), floor tiles that were install that were more pink than white (but they just installed them anyways), missing doors (yes, no doors!), missing trim casings, stonework with gaping holes in the concrete, kitchen counter-tops that sloped sideways, water heater that drains into the garage instead of outside, shower doors that are anything but vertical. All defects identified pre-closing. The worst part is that every time a sub-contractor is deployed to repair issue, they end up making things worst. Fix an outlet, disconnect the ceiling lights. Fix the countertop, break the cabinet. And since every task is sub-contracted to different contractors, instead for repairing things, they just point fingers at each other and nothing get fixed. "It's not my job" is the most common response heard in a new Pulte Home. The models run a continuous video on the TV proclaiming their high quality of materials and workmanship, yet they can't even correctly install a front door peephole that is functional. ... More

Based on my experience: the new build was dirty on move in date, the kitchen wasn't fully functional and after one month basic repairs and finishes are not complete. It appears there was little quality assurance at the finish and we were moved to "warranty" to resolve obvious flaws, repairs and incomplete items that were clear and pointed out over one month before the close. Based on my experience it's very important the owner is well acquainted with the contract and the upgrades, the builder representatives tried to convince me of items that were not accurate per the actual contract terms. Such as: I was told my upgraded appliance wasn't an available upgrade and I had the highest availalbe upgrade - not accurate; I was told the substitute appliance clause required the owner to dispose of the substitute appliance - not accurate. I had to show the language in the contract before they agreed they were not correct in their assertions. ... More

There doesn't appear to be anyone involved in our home to be dedicated or committed to getting the issues resolved in a timely manner - there is no sense of urgency by anyone!!! We have a $10K zero corner sliding glass door that hasn't worked and we're still waiting to have it repaired after 7 weeks.

Buy a existing home.

Shoddy workmanship and no customer service

All though COVID was a big issue when it came to building and quality of help. When it came to Managerment which didn’t change not helpful made the whole experience not pleasant Even now trying to get a response practically impossible So overall I would say very disappointing

House was not ready at closing, field mgr seemed to be more interested in completion than attention to known issues, seems we paid the price with unacceptable conditions for being proactive on items needing attention. Very disappointed in the whole experience to date

incorrect appliances, poor tile installation, terrible outlet and light switch placements. overall a terrible experience. if we didn't like the amenities of the community, we would have purchased elsewhere.

Our construction manager never communicated with us until about three weeks to closing stating that DiVosta was not going to meet closing schedule. Eventually we closed after another delay. Dealing with Pulte mortgage was a nightmare. I was sent a recap of the loan documents there approximately five issues including the wrong sales price and missing about 70% of my assets. The loan people didn’t know how an insurance annuity works. I gave up and paid cash. Your quality process is atrocious, your trades don’t cleanup afterwards leaving paint, grout and mud on the floors we paid $40k extra for. You left off items that we paid for only through asking questions at multiple walk throughs did we discover they were missing. We have very little positive things to say about this home building with DiVosta. ... More

It is a disappointing experience because this is our last home, our retiring home, and besides being the smallest, and the third built it was the worst experience we have had as home owners. I honestly would not recommend Divosta.

Beautiful homes, great people within the community. Lots of pain and suffering to get to completion. Deleted over 5 months taking T total build time of 15 months. Hard to get repairs. Imported timely after sale closed. Disappointed with all the commitments by Divista that didn’t happen. Divosta is still telling home buyers unrealistic delivery durations.

First of all we had to tell construction the office window was off by three inches and not centered the double den doors. The framing in the shower was hanging over the shower pan three inches. An a nice note on the front block wall “ chip away” because the block was laid a little short as proven by the overhang in the shower pan 3”, the den window 3” off. All because the supervisor doesn’t check the jobs. Secondly the second story was supposed to be railing, they built the knee wall instead. We had to tell them to correct it. Thirdly the wood interior window sills were not level in two rooms. They were like that for months during construction until we told the supervisor to fix it. The issues in the field are caused by failure to walk the job and inspect the trades work. They damaged the garage floor with gaping holes probably from dropping scaffolding to the ground. We had to ASK them to fix it prior to closing so we can have the floor done before moving in. Many areas with crown molding awful work. We can tell non of the subs were forced to do a punch out And if they were asked it’s obvious no one checked the work Then we have the glorious walk of the house 7 days prior to closing. The walk agent placed tape on items we wanted marked down so that they can be fixed prior to closing 7 days later. Obviously the work was not completed and all of our markings were gone BUT THE DEFECT STILL THERE. Which means all those items prior to closing are now the responsibility of the customer service Warranty person. The customer service agent after closing is the only person who cared. Finally moved in and unpacked. We text both Supervisor of construction because I failed to get the direct phone number to Customer service agent. Neither construction supervisor even replied. We were not their problem any longer because we closed on the home. But to totally ignore someone was a joke. I have continued email tread keep asking and asking. And they both ignored each request. We lost The customer service agents contact info. You could be bleeding to death and those two would walk on by. We decided to report all the damaged toilet seats caused by people standing on them for 5 months. Only to be told it’s a cosmetic and not covered after 30days” Here we go!!! ... More

What happened with the amenities and facilities center. I was told they would be open for use by June of 2023. That's a lie. Not open and available for use as of Nov 19. Rule of thumb with Beachwalk owners, is that if lips are moving in the sales office, there are lies to be had. I could continue but why?

Divosta took 18 months to build our new villa. Interest rate doubled and our costs completely doubled. We were barely able to sell it and break even as soon as we took possession from Divosta. We planned to keep it BUT the huge delays and costs prevented us from keeping it. Their contract gives them 2 years to build so they weren’t concerned about the delays and our costs doubling. Will NEVER buy from them again.

It ha been a nightmare. My backsplash has yet to be finished as well as the hole that was dug in the garage to fix a broken pipe and the floor in the master closet. I have got nothing but delays delays delays and promises and lies.

Pulte was terrible from the builders to the mortgage company to the insurance company. They had numerous things not done when we closed. That are still not fixed !!!! I would never use Pulte again or recommend then to anyone these

1. Ceiling not taped and bedded correctly 2. Walls not straight 3. Floors re "peaking" 4. Door molding 1/4 inch from floor filled with caulk 5. Painting had many drips 6. Molding not painted correctly

Horrible building experience and horrible builder. Not only did it take 22 months to build, but their workmanship and lack of attention to detail are horrific. I’ve already replaced the tile for kitchen backsplash as well as the tile in the master shower stall. They use substandard subcontractors for everything and it shows in the quality of their work. There is NO communication during the building process and you’ll be left regretting ever buying a home with Divosta/Pulte. It is BRUTAL.

Very poor communications no one would follow and as we went to supervisors further up the management chain for assistance the would not follow up with us. This is the worst company I have ever felt with and recommend to anyone seeking a new home to look at other builders.

The construction process was the antithesis of the communicative engaging process shown in the promotional videos. I'm an architect and the DiVosta policies and techniques don't pass construction 101. Who builds a house, brings in doors, trim, and cupboards and then leaves the finished house in an environment that is not temperature or humidity controlled for June and July? Drywall, painting, and carpentry are terrible.

What a nightmare! I’ve built several homes over the years and have always enjoyed the experience. Building always has issues but as long as the builder is honest with you it all works out. There were many instances where Divosta/Pulte was not honest with me. So disappointing. The problems were not due to supply chain issues, it was the dishonesty from several employees of Divosta/Pulte. They just don’t seem to care about the homebuyer. You’re just a number. They certainly don’t make your home purchase an exciting time, just super stressful and unpleasant. The finished product has potential - just still have many major corrections to be fixed - after the closing. Such great home models and design choices! What a mess they make out of the process. ... More

The house was filthy and clearly was thrown together by unskilled laborers. This was particularly true with the tile work and grouting. Multiple chipped tiles were installed on the bathroom walls, floor tiles were laid unevenly, grouting is lumpy, inconsistent and varied in color. Managers admitted to us that no supervisor was on-site to oversee the grouting, and agreed that the poor quality grout job encompassed the entire house. When a crew was sent in to address the problems with the tile, they did not protect the tub so it is now scratched and gouged. After efforts to improve the grout, there was little to no improvement in the quality workmanship. The garage door has a large gap which allows bugs and other creatures to enter the garage. The front door does not create a seal allowing light to come in on the bottom corner. The garage entry door is misaligned preventing the lock to engage. The ceiling in the master bathroom bows upward. The sill under the lanai sliders looks as if chunks of cement are missing. We were and continue to be shocked and disappointed that a company that was so highly rated could allow anyone to walk into a brand new home that looked as bad as this. ... More