Pulte Homes Reviews in Cleveland, OH

The people that work for Pulte made for a great experience

Dustin, Diane , and Allyson were always on top of issues, they replied to concerns in a timely manner, and they work well as a team. When you build you will always have issues come up. They did a fantastic job of fixing them. They are each experts in their field and do a wonderful job helping you figure out options for your home.

Diane made me feel welcome and so comfortable as I never built a new home before. Her expertise and personal attention made the entire process exciting and comfortable. Dustin was also exceptional in keeping me informed of my building stages and what to expect and told me to come to my new build as often as I wanted. He quickly responded to my questions via email and was so thorough and pleasant on my few walk-throughs.

Great process throughout our build.

Diane (sales) and Dustin (Construction Manager) are very helpful. They responded very quickly to our questions and concerns. They kept us well informed during the construction process. Pulte was able to hit all the dates, including the closing date.

When working with Diane and Dustin, I felt confident that my questions and needs were met quickly and honestly through the entire process. From the initial sale process to building process - everything was excellent.

I really wish I could include pictures. The craftsmanship of my home is embarrassing. Corners are not 90 degrees (I was told this happens in every Pulte home). Front door doesn’t close/latch properly. The ceiling texturing doesn’t do all the way to the wall in some areas. My floors are uneven. None of the molding on the corners are smooth and the wood trim everywhere I looks like I plastered and painted over it. Interior doors are peeling at the top and bottom. So many fixtures are crooked. There is paint all over the floors. Carpets peel up at the corners (I was told this happens in ever Pulte home). My back door is not sealed properly and I can see light coming in therefore cold air and warm are will get in as well. So much caulking is messed up. My curtains move when the windows are closed due to a draft. Three issues I made tickets for have yet to be addressed (master bath temp/pressure, ac issue, and flooring). I don’t have the time to schedule everything. I expected more from Pulte. I had a really positive experience working with Allison on design. Please tell your buyers the slope of the lost when they select a lot. Had I known our backyard would be sloped like this I would have selected another lot. ... More

Buying our dream home was supposed to be a joyful journey, but it turned into a stressful rollercoaster ride. Our experience, riddled with ups and downs, left us feeling both disappointed and hopeful. From the outset, our initial excitement was dampened by a less-than-ideal interaction with our salesperson. Their lack of transparency and communication left us feeling like we were in the dark throughout the process. It was a stark contrast to our expectations, and we found ourselves questioning our decision. In fact we would question his character as many things he said turned out to be false. However, amidst the turmoil, a ray of hope emerged in the form of our construction managers. Their dedication and professionalism shone brightly, helping to alleviate some of our concerns. Their attention to detail and willingness to address our concerns gave us a glimmer of hope that our dream home might yet be realized. We find ourselves hoping for the best. The journey has been far from smooth, but with the support of the construction team, we're cautiously optimistic that our new home will provide the comfort and happiness we originally envisioned. ... More

I would never recommend building a home with Pulte to anyone. We have been in our new home for about 3 weeks and the entire experience start to finish was miserable. The sales guy, Tom H, has no customer service skills and once our deposit check cleared, he basically told us we weren’t a priority and that we were at the mercy of Pulte given we signed the Purchase Agreement. The quality of our very expensive home is terrible. For example, it’s not even an optional upgrade to add vanity light fixtures in your bathrooms…despite having these in the model home—what a sham! There is evidence of cutting corners and poor workmanship throughout our home—chipping/peeling paint, popped drywall nails throughout, gaps between the flooring material and the baseboards, and we discover new problems almost everyday. When we reported some issues prior to closing, we were told that everything was “construction grade” and acceptable to Pulte. Pulte rushed the closing despite the house being unfinished, demanded the glass contractor hang glass that didn’t fit, and now we are paying the price. My baby and toddler step on exposed carpet nails constantly. We have submitted multiple service requests post-closing and there has been no response! Our yard is a rocky mud pit but we have been told it will be months before they finish our final grade. Meanwhile, the Quick Move-in homes’ yards are a priority, graded and landscaped promptly. AVOID PULTE AT ALL COSTS! If you’re in NE Ohio (specially Avon Lake), do your homework and shop around. ... More

Robb and Garrett were very responsive and very helpful. We would recommend both of them. Corey was misleading and frustrating. We would not recommend Corey. Overall we are happy with the purchase. We still have open items after our purchase.

We moved in from day one we had issues with the plumbing

Allow me to begin by saying that the project managers here have both attempted to rectify the issues I have been experiencing. They have been amiable and tried to be on top of most things that have gone wrong. However, when one can hear water continually pouring and into the front sump pump and be kept awake all night by the pump flushing out three times every five minutes, there is an issue. Initially, I wrote as well as spoke with both the project manager and my salesman about the sound and was pacified with the explanation that it was a very wet, spring and summer. However, it has been dry for weeks now, and it is apparent the issue is much greater. I have had architects and engineers in here, and I even called my own plumber. A remedy, for this is more than merely replacing what I now know from other plumber to be a ver low quality concrete sump pump. Would that remedy the situation I would have gladly paid for two new sump pumps, but the professionals in architecture and engineering have told me this will not be the case, I am not exaggerating when I state that the sound from the flushing of my front sump pump can be heard by neighbors across the street and three doors away. I have not slept a full night since I moved into this house due to the sound of continuous flushing in the front sump pump as well as the every couple hours when the flushing in the back of the house, sump pump, rattles my bedroom. I am distressed as this was not my first choice of lots, but rather the one my salesman strongly suggested I take. (I might also add that I was among the first five individuals to purchase in this development, so I did have my choice of lots) I’m beginning to feel as if I should put a sign in my front yard. “Let the buyer beware! If you are considering purchasing here come sit on my steps or in the bedroom and listen to this noise. Likewise look at the sinkhole that, though it has been filled, is again sinking.” If one’s bedrooms are all affected by the noise of the sump pumps, and the inhabitants of said bedrooms cannot sleep, can this really be considered inhabitable? I would appreciate it if somebody from Pulte with step up and do whatever is necessary to rectify this issue. I am in the Lyon plan and I have paid for a great many upgrades. I like the house, but do I think it’s perfect? No! Point they are many things that are not exactly up to snuff, particularly the finish work. Nonetheless, I can look beyond that, but I can’t look beyond this drainage issue. Please have the courtesy to contact me. In full disclosure, allow me to say that one of the architects consulted is my son who runs the school of architecture at one of the top schools of architecture in the nation, Likewise, one of the engineers is also from that university. I don’t really think they are going to give a five star rating. ... More

Home ready when promised. Initial problems handled quickly.

Overall our experience with pulte was great. Allyson at the design center was very helpful with what upgrades were worth the money and also helping us pick out everything to match. Tom and Rob are ranked high in the country and built us a solid house. We love the floor plan and the design and when we do have to submit a work request claim someone is always out within a couple days to address issues.

The construction process went well. The managers of the job communicate effectively and do a great job of keeping us apprised of what is happening. Things happened as they described. That said, the final product leaves a lot to be desired. The trim carpenters and painters are not very good. Some trim pieces they used were obviously damaged. The final painting of the home needs a ton of rework.

Craftsmanship could definitely use more pride, there have been multiple issues we have experienced finish wise on our new home that I wish builders would have taken more care and personal pride in. Getting issues resolved includes a lot of emails back and fourth and is time consuming, which is understandable since they have to fix everyone else’s issues. Overall happy with our new home and the space is perfect for us and our growing family.

We had been looking for older homes for a while but after seeing the Townhomes at Legacy Isle it became clear that it was the better choice. And all of Pulte companies made the process so easy that it didn’t feel like the regular home buying process.

What a smooth transition for us. Estimated completion date was spot on. Workers were polite. Dustin is totally awesome. Diane so friendly and always got back to us within minutes. Dawn and Caitlin awesome as well. I would highly recommend Pulte to anyone. I love our new home.

We had a great experience building in The Retreat at Legacy Isle. We highly recommend them and we are thrilled with our new home!

Great experience and super professional

It’s a nice house For our situation; Not what we bought, or expected. Many disappointments. Misrepresentation. Slow or no follow ups.

The overall home is very nice. The market is high right now so I believe we paid more than what it is worth, but it is comparable to others in the area. The hardest part we have had with this builder is getting things corrected when they aren't right the first time. Getting the crews to come back after you have closed on the house is horrible. It takes a very long time. I would highly recommend if you can to visit your house often before closing and have everything fixed PRIOR.

This is potentially a pre-emptive review, but since we were prompted by Pulte Homes to submit a review, here's where we are now: - The home is beautiful and we love our lot and community - We have water intrusion on multiple floors of the home: > The living/gathering room windows (plural) are leaking water into the window sill when it rains. Contractor has been out twice to resolve - issue persists. > The basement foundation has a 1/16" crack (extends ~4'), and this is resulting in water in the basement of our brand new home

Poor quality of equipments, HVAC and AC had major issues, my tenant keeps complaining of this stuff. My intention of buying a new property was to ensure I don’t face such petty electronic issues, but Pulte made it happen. I don’t think I’ll buy another Pulte property and will inform my acquaintances too if my experience.

Very responsive to issues and requests. Takes the time to explain what is going on with the building process. Does his best to make things right.