K. Hovnanian® Homes Reviews in Phoenix Mesa, AZ

I had issue with Mailbox keys and kHOV has been pointing fingers on others like USPS and they point to HOA & in turn HOA says it's builder who made the mistake. I as home owner & tenant are going in circles from almost 2 weeks and so far we don't even know who owns this problem but the Owner & Tenant is suffering. This is not acceptable, period.

I worked with Shane. He was untrustworthy and ruined the entire experience for me. He/you were inflexible with deadlines and dates. I was not local, and worked during the day. I was lead to believe if I didn't comply with his schedule, I would push my closing back and potentially lose out on the deal. I will not be recommending KHOV for anyone to build. On the positive side - Mark (construction) has been extremely helpful and did his best to help turnaround my experience.

Many of the frustrations from our home purchase came from the financing of the home itself. We were voiced that we would be saving 7k off the price of our home by going through their mortgage lender, and ultimately it was a disastrous experience. I understand wholeheartedly that when selling a home and buying another, there will be many more stressors involved than our first home purchase where our main concern was just purchasing the home. However, the amount of additional (and ridiculous) documents needed, the fact that the home appraised for 15k less than the settled upon price (realistically it was 22k less as we "saved" 7k by using their lender), and the sense of lack to transparency was the most frustrating. Initially the gentleman that sold us our home had voiced we could speak to negotiating the price as well as small features to be included such as blinds and a gas range for the home. Once we decided to negotiate (and they knew we were interested) that changed very quickly to an all or nothing mentality. Ultimately we decided to go through with the purchase price with small features being added in (mainly just blinds). One the appraisal had come through and we were 15k under the asking price, a VP conferenced into the phone and was the epitome of a shady salesman. From the sale of our previous home, we were wanting to put 20% down to avoid PMI, however when the home doesn't appraise the bank won't loan you the full amount so our 20 percent turned into 17%. The gentleman voiced nothing would change to our down payment or our monthly payment so it would be a wash and they would pick up the PMI payment on our behalf as it was "important for the first model to sell high". That is an exact quote. What they failed to mention was that while our monthly and down payment wouldn't change, that 15k was going straight into their pocket and while I knew this is what was happening I wanted to see if he would come out and voice it to us, or if he would hope we didn't have the understanding to see what was going on. Because we did we were going to walk on the property and days later the builder's rep did call us to apologize for the interaction and stated they would meet us halfway. Considering the sales of our home would cause more stress, we decided to go through with it. The mortgage company asked for document after document that we never would have needed through our old lender, and the most frustrating part was having 5 people reaching out to us for documents and then asking the account manager questions about the docs, and them not having any idea who or why they were asking. Lastly, upon the closing documents of our home were to be signed, we signed them based on the agreement we made with the re-negotiated price point and once we went to pick up keys for our home, that closing costs were changed again so we were asked to sign documents once again prior to receiving keys. This led to another few phone calls for that to be resolved. Please remember for the folks reading this review and considering to purchase a new built home, most closing costs go right into the builders pocket (that's why they can waive so much up front) and they are the HOA. This The home itself is really nice and the only issue I have with the quality of work is the paint being so cheaply done. Other than that it is the normal settling issues that are to be expected with a new-build home. ... More

There is a definate lack of quality control during the handover to the owner. It is clear that during the build all trash, excess nails, wires, screws are just swept into the backyard and burried. The features are not well thought out do not work well with all models. Some features do NOT have professional planning involved, it seems they where options to raise the overall purchase price. Every container of paint left was open and unsealed. Many minor details that lead to a long lasting easy to maintain home are overlooked or not an option. The finance company associated with KHOV should be audited and does not follow proper protocol. The floor is very nice. Cabinets are worth the upgraded stain. The neighborhood here has a good vibe and the abjacent open desert is nice for walks. ... More

overall issue after issue quality poor honesty poor no happy about my hone buying experience

We were very disappointed with our new home. The workmanship and materials were not what we expected for the price we paid for our new K. Hovnanian Home. Some of the issues -- the paint was thin, the carpet and pad are low quality even though we paid for an upgrade; the seams on the carpet are sticking out in most of the doorways; the grout work is very poor quality; a couple of the bathroom sinks were chipped and the repair work was shoddy at best; the frames of the windows and sliding glass doors are stained with paint/sealant and were not cleaned; and the house had not been thoroughly cleaned prior to our moving in. ... More

From the very moment we set foot in our new home we were disappointed. The house was still a construction zone with literal piles of dirt on the floors, paint splatter, construction dust, plastic, grout that hadn’t been finished, paint that was not done well, outlets that weren’t level, a window that wasn’t square, an AC unit that was physically damaged, scuffed cabinets, warped doors, scuffed handles, mismatched pulls on vanities, faucets that didn’t match, and the list goes on and on. It was as if there was no quality control whatsoever. We have had to report the same issues over and over and over. We have had to send the same pictures over and over and over. We are now 4 months in and there are still issues that haven’t been dealt with or had a firm schedule put to them. We have had ti submit the same issues so many times it has made our heads spin. This home, if done right, is absolutely beautiful, but we should not have been given a dirty mess upon delivery. When we complained, they sent cleaners who were here for less than an hour. When they left, there were still dirty surfaces and paint splatter all over the place. It was extremely disheartening. There seem to be two teams here. Team Construction vs Team Warranty. The constant arguing between them over whose job it was to have something done is incredibly unprofessional. A customer should never know whose job it is, it should be dealt with behind the scenes and taken care of in a timely manner. ... More

The entire experience from start to finish was a very rocky road. I told my parents not to buy a house here because of it.

You're getting a vastly overprice "starter" home simply because of market conditions. You get a bathroom with one towel rack for two sinks and no medicine cabinets. You get 10'x10' bedrooms, barely large enough for a queen size bed and a bureau. Their design centers offer limited, but overpriced, selections.

Home took more than one year to complete. While this is frustrating, I believe Covid has a lot to do with materials and timing. I did not get the lot I wanted because I was strongly encouraged to get another lot as the one I wanted was supposed to take a lot longer to complete--both mine and the lot I wanted completed at the same time. Such a huge disappointment. The model is misleading. IThe models make the backyard look significantly larger than the reality. Also, one of the building staff told me he thought the lots in the row of homes where mine is located are significantly shorter by about 5 feet which makes a huge difference since the yard is so small. The backyard is sooooo much smaller more closed in than I ever thought possible. Finishes were done very poorly at my walk through that I literally wanted to cry. I am not excited, rather I am left with a pit in my stomach as this was supposed to be a new chapter(our retirement) and an exciting one. Finish workmanship was done extremely poorly and appeared rushed; the reason given was, "we are having a hard time finding qualified and experienced workers." My response to K. Hov--Why am I still paying a premium???? I picked k hov because of the model and sales people. I feel like I was mislead. This may not be K.hovs intent, but this is now my perception. The thing is, I flew to Arizona numerous times as I am out of state. I spent a lot of time and money and since we are near retirement, our funds are NOT endless. ... More

A lot of different small problems through the house that should have been fixed prior to giving me the keys. The whole process with the sales agent was terrible .

Good communication during the build process. Drastic change in customer service after closing. Very disappointed. Wouldn’t recommend based on post close customer service alone.

Hello! I have nothing but amazing things to say about Tracey R. during the process of buying a home. She answered all my questions, very easy to work with, and was always available for anything I needed. Unfortunately, that was the only positive part of purchasing my home. Don’t get me wrong, I love my house but there are so many issues around the house. The walls have a lot of scratches, paint all over the window frame, ceilings look like a train marks all over it (it’s so bad). Truly lazy work from the builders, I have no idea how anyone can sign off to my house being complete. I understand it’s my fault and should not have moved into the house until it was in great standing for a new home but I couldn’t delay the process of moving in. I recommend to stay away from K. Hovnanian® Homes. ... More

The designs of the houses are beautiful, however the construction aspect is not what I had expected. They will tell you that the wall texture is considered an "upgrade" to have the flat walls because it shows all the inpuriries, when all it is is sloppy drywall work! The tile floors are uneven and I have holes in the grout theoughout the house. The building material are not what I expected either... the cabinet doors are very thin and flimsy as well as the sliding glass door. The overall workmanship is poor and just sloppy. I am very disappointed! After talking to my neighbors we all have termites and I hope I don't have some of the other issues they have experienced! ... More

Very very poor quality and construction. Not able to settle down because of repairs after repairs .

starting prices in no way match the model home you are shown. Once you buy and then start the selection process you find out that all the things you liked about the model are upgrades. Choices for standards are way outdated. Before closing you have a 3 hour window to walk through the your home and point out any problems. You can't possibly do this in 3 hours and on top of that we shouldn't have to because all we hear about is the quality workmanship that is put into these homes. We found several items that were problems that should have never been allowed to pass any inspections. Once closed you have 10 days to point out any other cosmetic problems. If any are found after that 10 day window they are now the homeowner responsibility. We have been very frustrated with this builder and would have a hard time recommending. ... More

We’ve been in this house 3 months. Poor quality workmanship. People are very nice but like I said the quality is not there. There are seams in carpet and the carpet does not ware well, walls are painted uneven and marks can be made so easily they use flat paint. When asked to fix these issues their response was, “that’s how it is in the model” but my bathroom was built differently than the model which threw me off when ordering storage. Been here 3 mo. So far the heating and cooling and appliances are fine.

My sales person and others on the selling side of things were great. My community service person is responsive and goes above and beyond, as have the construction managers, even if what was promised took a long time to make happen. The problem is that the quality of construction materials is below expectations for a home in the million dollar price range, and workmanship in general is poor. The attention to detail is lacking, especially in the finishing. From crooked outside windows with gaps in the framing around them to a shower that pools water because it wasn’t put in to drain correctly, I could go on. This builder cuts corners in every way. For example, no drawers in the guest bath, just the false fronts, just to name one. One reason I didn’t move in sooner was that I had the entire interior painted rather than put up with white paint that came off if I rubbed my hand over the wall. The builder representative handling service requests outside of the community representative is abrupt and rude and makes it clear he just doesn’t care. He won’t address concerns he doesn’t have to address, which includes “cosmetic” issues (I.e.,scratched, dinged cabinets) that are discovered more than 10 days past closing date, no matter when the homeowner actually moved into the home. I would never buy another home built by K Hovnanian, nor would I recommend this builder to anyone looking to buy a new home. ... More

This is not the first new home that we've had built, so we have some prior experience, including with custom builds and "cookie cutter" homes. The 2 KH salespeople we worked with were great in all respects. The closing company KH uses was not trustworthy. (one of us was also a realtor with firsthand experience working with closing companies) The workmanship and attention to detail in the home were poor. When quality issues were brought up, excuses were made as to why the something was done poorly, or that it will be corrected eventually (don't hold your breath waiting), or with the excuse that sounds something like "it's just the way things are" and we should learn to live with this. Neighbors have shared similar stories, something we did not experience in other new neighborhoods we have lived in. I will be surprised if this is published. ... More

We were out of state buyers so we were unable to check on our house regularly. We trusted the process and unfortunately we were very disappointed in the final product. The builder rushed to get our home finished and sold. This resulted in our house missing insulation in attic/ceiling, gas not hooked up to our stove, cracks in our cabinets, chipped tiles throughout the house, damaged doors, damaged driveway, broken shower door, and the list goes on. You also have to be ok with a level 2 finish which just gives them an excuse for a poor mudding job throughout the house. Overall we have a beautiful home but 3 months later we are still dealing with getting all these issues fixed. ... More

I’ve purchased multiple houses during 2021 and 2022 and the final home I received from K Hovnanian was the worst purchase ever. The materials used to build the home are extremely cheap and the finish product was junk. Cabinets wouldn’t align, contractors had forgotten to set up the plumbing die for second laundry, counter tops were in even and wouldn’t align either. Best advice, don’t buy from K Hovnanian. Try different avenues kick Richmond Homes.

buyer be aware.... poor subcontractors, horrible electrical company they used, sheet rock was riddled with silver fish, still dealing with that problem, had to hire a bug control company. poor workmanship..... the sour lemon house

1. The foundation had a chunk of concrete missing. 2. The cabinets in the kitchen was missing paint 3. The walls throughout the entire house was half painted. 4. The drywalls had multiple texturing imperfections 5. The sink pedestal was installed off centered and rotated 6. The side walk and the front porch had a height difference causing a trip hazard. 7. The drain pipe in the master bathroom tub wasn't properly installed which caused the cap to constantly fall into the tub. 8. All of the towel and toilet paper fixture were literally dangling on the walls 9. the drip pan to the hot water heater was bent at a 90 degree angle and forced into place 10. The wiring to the surround sound was installed less than 2inches from the air vent making it impossible to install speakers. 11. The tile near the tub was cut 1\2 inch too short, instead of re-cutting the piece the installer filled it with grout. 12. The refrigeration unit makes a clunking noise each time in shuts off ... More

Had a horrible experience With k hovanian Mortgage team. They were too many people that we were dealing with and sending paperwork to without any timely response. Very poor communication from their end.

Your company took advantage of a veteran wrote experience all the way through.