Pulte Homes Reviews in Cleveland, OH

Dustin and Diane were excellent to work with. Many last minute issues were pulled off to make sure we closed. They went above and beyond! Im more disappointed with the quality of painting, title work and cleanliness at the delivery of the property. For the price I paid, I expected way better.

sharing detail plan would be helpful, if you let the owner make some minor changes will be very helpful. for example some of my bedroom doesn't have two outlet on wall where bed is going instead they put two outlets under windows , some of the outlet is completely out of place. my master bath faucets i requested to change to a more convenient place instead they kept it very far. craftsmanship in paint is very poor also drywall job is very poor lots of wall are not straight

If Pulte would take just a few extra weeks to finish a home it would make a world of difference. Pulte wants their money without regard to the large amount of money buyers are putting down for their homes. Unfortunately everything is driven by closing a certain number of homes every month so the last two weeks are crazy time as they rush to complete jobs. The trades are under pressure to get their respective jobs done so they rush to complete at the expense of quality.

I wrote you an honest review earlier today and you replied saying it does not meet your standards. Because you didn’t like it. So why bother to ask me to write another review? Do you really think my opinion has changed in the last few hours? As I said in the first review, the best thing I can say about Pulte’s Lakes of Orange is that they have a fantastic Field Manager who is responsive and actually cares about the residents and treats them with respect.

Finished product is liveable, but not what we expected for the price. Selections were VERY limited. Communication with the construction crew was limited and at times nonresponsive. Post-closing communication has been much better - seems like the builder is very anxious to deliver what was promised.

As far as an overall experience, the actual purchase part before the build was problematic. We were sold a spec house that we could customize which we did however, after all the selections were made, etc, and submitted, weeks later we were required to select a different elevation due to limitations within our selections. We were basically forced to select a different elevation that was not our first, or second choice however, still nice. This pushed out our close date even further than the initial close pushing us into the new school year which was not desirable. The build process was very good. We worked with our building managers who realized our need to expedite the build as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality. Fast forward to the close and living in the home, the quality of materials and workmanship is not quite what I would have expected from a home in this price range. Doors are quite thin, cement work is questionable. The fit of the windows, specifically with the screens is very poor on every window. The screens are so ill fitting, they leave gaps open to the outside allowing insects to enter. The finish of any painted wood is very rough as if it was spray painted without being sanded at all. Door hinges were loose in some situations. As I stated, working with the building managers, Tom and Rob was great. With the initial sale, planning, materials that were used and general workmanship and quality, especially with the cost of our home one would have expected the better quality. ... 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

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.

My home was completed in about 7 months and looking at the details it shows. My floors are covered with white trim paint, paint on walls missed, glass window put in with scratches all over it, outlets put in 1 CM from the corner (why would you do that?), missing towel rack in our shower we "upgraded", door frame not painted. The attention to detail is just not what I would expect.

I’m extremely upset not finishing work after I moved like my laundry room should be gas point for my dryer I have numerous email phone call text but up to date I’m without dryer construction manager Ryan not helpful at all my flooring needs to fix over a month nothing done broken fence that’s before I moved in and numbers of promises still not been done I would not recommend to my friend or family I really had bad experiences with construction manager I’m very upset Thank you

The quality of home was average. There were a lot of issue in the new home. There are patches of spike obvious throughout the house. Nails popping out from the carpet hurting everyone in the home who is not wearing shoes. Paint is missing on some patches. All electric sockets and switches are crooked. no privacy lock in any bedroom except the master one. Curtain rod and towel rod missing in the full bath. Unremovable lump of glue on the wooden floor. scratches, marks and chemical stains on walls. Poor usage of extra space.

There are a few minor and relatively low cost things that Pulte could do that would greatly increase the quality and experience of the home. The overall build quality is as expected though.

Walls are very delicate. My Kitchen Grantee joints already started gaps.

Chuck and jack are great! The process for getting things done is cumbersome and always an excuse. Too busy, vacation, trades, etc. The workmanship and HVAC balancing have been a challenge.

I had a horrible experience with sales representative, and upon asking the fellow neighbors in our neighborhood they had similar experiences. The sales representative was really rude and arrogant, and sounded like he wasn’t in the business in selling houses. There was a point where e showed me soo much ego and arrogance that I was gonna just walk out the office (his words- if you don’t want to buy houses we have other buyers in the line to buy the house and upon asking the reason for his behavior he responded I ask too many questions), but since I have been living in the neighborhood I really wanted to buy house for my parents. The sales representative was bad and I would not recommend anyone buying the house with pulte if it was the same sales representative. The design center appointment was really good I loved it, she explained and helped us through the whole Appoinment. The project manager/ field manager was awesome all the meeting I had with both the gentlemen was amazing, really helpful in explaining the process. Thanks. ... More

We didn't select Pulte as our builder, we chose a location we wanted and they happened to be the ones building here. We have had similar challenges as other reviewers on this site. We monitored our home throughout the build process and were here every week. It is clear that the quality of some of the trades is lacking and the communication among them was not coordinated. There are so many examples of this, but I'll spare you the details. Lots of rework and repairs that could have been done right the first time if anyone was paying attention. It was very frustrating to watch it all happen and not be able to do anything about it. We were told by our construction manager that "it's all part of the process." We still have punch list items from the build that are not completed over a month later, as many other people have said. The house was certainly not clean as it should have been (or as we were promised it would be) when we took possession. If you are planning to build a home with Pulte, it's good to be prepared for these issues. It was incredibly exhausting to try and manage the build process and keep track of things that we would expect them to keep track of. In the end, we love our neighborhood and we love our home. It could have been a better experience and we would certainly never want to go through it again, but we made it through. Hopefully you will too! ... More

selling agent was great, overall build quality not up to par, lots of details done poorly, some parts appear unfinished. Would be cautious using Pulte for next home.

Unfortunately our experience with Pulte was not the best. We went through 2 field managers Mike and Steve who were not responsive at all and told us the wrong closing date and then ended up moving on from Pulte one right after the other. The good news here is that it brought in Jeremy who has been extremely helpful. We were told many of the things that needed to be completed on the house would be done after closing and to just close and get in and it will be addressed 1 week before and 2 weeks after. However there were many things that needed fixed in our final walkthrough and here we are 3 months moved in and barely anything has been addressed. At this point I am not very confident that the issues will be fixed at all. I feel like we were put at the bottom of the list because we were not constantly griping. In order to get anything done you have to be very persistent and hold their hand. We love our house but the whole experience leaves a lot to be desired. ... More

We were in love with the model and bought the floor plan. We still think the floor plan is great. The issue we experienced is that our move in was delayed because the basement flooded right before we were supposed to close. Then it was repaired and flooded again within a month of moving in. When the house flooded the first time, it appears that all Pulte did was repair the interior damage but not actually repair the issues that led to the flood. When it flooded the second time, we heard from both the customer care agent and the site manager that the flooding was an act of god and that there wasn’t anything wrong with the lot grading. Then it failed the city’s inspection three times! Repeated flooding in a short amount of time is not an act of god, it’s either poor construction or a lot that isn’t graded properly. While we are happy that Pulte finally took care of it, it was very frustrating that we had to call the customer agent daily for updates and we finally had to bring in the construction manager’s boss to get the lot issue taken care of. After talking to our neighbors who have had issues with getting repairs done, it feels like Pulte sells you on a warranty that they are then not too quick to adhere to. The other reason for our lower ratings are that some of the materials and workmanship are not the best quality. The paint they use is awful, flat, cheap paint that smudges when anything touches it. We keep seeing drywall imperfections that we didn’t notice before we moved in. And we have a ton of windows with scratches on the glass that we are still waiting to be repaired. We still love the layout and the way this home fits our family’s needs, but we would not build with Pulte again. ... More

once you move in, radio silence! cant get anything done that was suppose to be completed before closing

You pay Peter to pay Paul and you expect brand new condition items and quality work. You don't get that. Left with dinged up and chipped visible work. Put lipstick over mistakes rather than actually replacing the part they damaged. Tub faucet isn't secured to the tub and turns like a lazy Susan. Backdoor let's water in, flows under the floor boards, and still hasn't been fixed. Windows and mirrors were scratched and not fixed. Carpet isn't properly seated under transition strips and leaves wedges that you slip into when walking across the floors. Not worth spending the price for a brand new house, with over priced labor and low grade work/materials, if the home doesn't look new or have the value that you paid for. Construction managers do the best that they can with what they're allotted to do. ... More

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.

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

House is thin can hear people talking throughout house and everyone and car passing by, If you are outside you can hear them talking inside. Floors creak all over worse than an old house. Trim looks like wood but it’s cardboard inside. Ed was great but other than that it’s a cheap house at expensive price. Cement in basement, driveway and sidewalk already cracked. I will say foundation is awesome,