Pulte Homes Reviews in Cleveland, OH

scratched windows holes in walls missed paint Really Really bad drywall.

Make sure everything is done before you close.

This is the second home we built with Pulte. The quality isn't the same and there were minor changes that impacted overall quality and value. Cabinets were made cheaply, front steps are no longer concrete but small TREX steps, porch is barely wide enough to walk, garage is ridiculously small and you need to pay extra to get a larger garage. My third row SUV BARELY fits! Cars are larger nowadays and families have bikes and cars, golf clubs, snow blowers, lawn mowers that need to fit in a typical garage and they don't! This is where the value for what we paid has gone down. Buyers need to be aware that standard options aren't suitable for most families, and you need to upgrade a lot to be comfortable. ... More

Overall ok. But no proper response for any issues.missed few things.

Working with Robb was great and he was very helpful throughout the whole building process. He took his time to explain everything to us along the way and was very responsive to questions and concerns. We love our new home. Our experience during the sales process was not good. Jessica was great and so was the salesperson we talked to from the Avon Lake community, but Tom was incredibly rude to us. We almost did not buy a Pulte home because of Tom, but decided to look past his horrible attitude because we wanted the quality of a Pulte home in Avon. While we were deciding if we wanted to buy we had a lot of questions as this was a huge financial decision for us, and he told us we were irritating him. He was sarcastic and short with us regularly and was not pleasant to work with. My guess is he didn’t think we were serious potential buyers, but regardless he was very rude. ... More

I normally wouldn’t do a review until everything all the issues that have been identified in the home are complete. The quick response from Pulte title company was great. However, when it came to fixing issues it is a little subpar. After closing over a month in half I am still waiting to close out an item that needs fixing which was identified prior to closing.

I would tell buyers to hold off on completing evaluations until after living in home for a few weeks. My issues were dismissed or deflected after title transfer.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Overall, I do like the home itself, but my experience with Pulte was disappointing. The option-selection process lacked transparency, and several important details were either not clearly explained or were outright misrepresented. I was told certain features could not be done, only to later see those same features included in nearby homes. For example, I requested basic wooden steps off the back slider and was told this was not an option, yet a quick-build home next door received them. I was also told a side entry door for the garage was not possible, despite multiple surrounding homes having one. These inconsistencies were frustrating and eroded trust. Additionally, within a week of moving in, a window seal began leaking moisture. When colder weather arrived, the window cracked. Nearly two months later, the issue remains unresolved. While the house itself is nice, the overall experience left me feeling misled. If I had to do this again, I would choose a different builder. ... More