Pulte Homes Reviews

- The real estate agent was excellent in his service (Mr. Chris). - The bank was very bad; they were still asking for documents on the day of closing (I don't understand). - The materials are by the type of property purchased. - The workmanship was not good, as we had flooding in the yard and alley almost every time it rained. We requested a solution, but nothing was done (we are worried that it might get into the house). - We have some minor issues related to painting, drywall, and electrical work, but they have not been resolved either.

There is a long list of issues, including faulty Procom Ethernet cables, large divots in the lawn that make it unsafe for play, water leakage in the basement and sunroom, and missing items from documented change orders, among other concerns.

My house has an unknown water leak in the floor that Pulte is struggling to find the source. Investigation continues but based on a number of other quality issues I would never recommend a Pulte home.

Needs improvement of there quality and work.

I don't recall any positive moments throughout the process. Quality questions/concerns were flat or ignored throughout the process, to say communication was poor would be an understatement, having to push closing because of multiple instances of negligence by construction teams, replaced damaged grass with dead grass after rutting up front yard fixing the damaged driveway, and no walk through with anyone except the completely incompetent and rude construction foreman who couldn't answer a single question just finished it off.

We were moving from out of state so just really felt like we were forgotten or intentionally pushed to the side because of that. We had delay on top of delay, which we understand happens in construction and wasn’t 100% Pulte’s fault, but they way they handled it left us feeling very discouraged and nervous. We had a really poor experience with our sales guy who called us every day before putting the earnest money down and then rarely heard from unless prompted by us during the building process. Our construction manager was great and super friendly! We still had a few issues that never got resolved but she was prompt in responding and helped us feel like at least she cared. Long story short, closing got pushed back so far we had to start our jobs here so we’re in hotels and moldy airbnbs, and even that didn’t seem like it mattered to get the job done well/right. For our first walkthrough, the house was a MESS. It still very much looked like a construction zone with mud everywhere, chips, missing paint, bricks in the yard, etc. No one seemed to care or take accountability and kept saying “oh, I can’t do anything for you, you need to call ___.” So we would but just kept going in circles. Even if nothing could be done, some communication could solve a lot of our realest feelings. Someone could easily say, “unfortunately we have a policy that doesn’t allow us to do that, but let’s see what we can do to get us in a spot where you feel comfortable.” Instead, we left the closing table crying instead of rejoicing in buying our very first home! Since moving in, the house had been fine. The warranty team seems great and hoping they can really help us with all of the issues we are still having. We felt like our house was forgotten and then thrown together and it still does a bit but they’ve really tried to help us as much as they can at this point. Don’t know if I would buy from Pulte again but we don’t regret this purchase and hope we are an anomaly to the process. ... More

A lot of construction issues we found after the closing. We are not satisfied with the purchase.

There have been a few issues with Pulte. The first day we moved in the AC was not working; the water heater was not working correctly for the whole month of June and almost halfway through July. The plumber came out anywhere from 5-7 times and finally got it fixed. The master bath faucet, when running the water the water splatter out. The oven was not preheating like it should. Pulte sent someone out and they informed us that the oven was good but that the electrical wiring was not hooked up correctly. So then an electrician was sent and they fixed the problem. However, in the process of the oven being fixed it was discovered that the microwave/oven was put in crooked and was being held evenly by a piece of wood. I feel these issues shouldn’t have been issues especially with us barely moving in on 5/31/24. ... More

Communications with the construction manager is utmost important in the whole home purchasing process. Our experience with Tony was horrible. We were told by Tony that the foundation was going to be poured after the New Year holidays 2024. It was poured right after Christmas 2023 without our knowledge and as a result things were missing. This is July 2024 two months after our closing, we are still not able to enjoy our new home because there are still things that need to be fixed.

the build quality is horrible and the home was not even cleaned properly before i was given the keys on the day of closing. the build quality is such that , i keep finding some or the other stuff wearing off every single day. the construction manager doesnt even respond after closing. the island was never painted properly. just another sloppy substandard housing community which cramp into each other.

We relocated from Wisconsin; thrilled to move into a brand new home. However, we were hit with a sobering reality that a new home doesn’t mean that the builder put any care into the home. We moved into a home with broken cabinets, literal holes in the flooring, pealing paint, pools of water in the lanai, electrical sockets not properly installed, improperly installed doorbell, mismatched windows, parade of ants, cheap appliances, and a sheer lack of care for the build of this home! We are left heartbroken for selling out beautiful home in Wisconsin for THIS! Would not recommend Pulte!

Details is very no good

Lack of communication and poor craftsmanship was the biggest issue.

Quality has always been my main concern owning a property. There has been uneven patch up padding on the carpet, bathrooms exhaust fans and air condition vents are loud. We were told that there is nothing that can be done “It is what it is.” I feel that it’s all about making a profit!!!

We purchased a home from Pulte as we liked the floor plan and overall our experience with Pulte has been very disappointing. The home we brought is over $1.3 mil , for that much we would expect better quality of material, workmanship, better finishes and overall a much better looking neighborhood. I don’t think that Pulte is partnering with top quality subcontractors and have qualified staff inspecting the work being performed. Overall buying process : Fairly decent. Nothing special or nothing bad. They were easy to work with and seemed organized. Construction updates: Very good We were always kept informed about status of the build, any issues or delays were discussed timely. We were getting an email from our construction manager every week. Material , build quality and workmanship: fair Quality of material seems very average. Definitely very builder grade. This is not a starter home and we expected better quality of materials for items like doors, windows , switches, plumbing , hardware , light fixtures , but all seems very low to mid quality. Since closing and within a month we have had issues with electric with power to light fixtures in kitchen and hall way going out, power to HVAC going out, security lights going out. Carpets have nails sticking out from perimeter and doorway which pinch you pretty hard if stepped on. Note that we had selected a level 2 upgraded carpet ! I have requested Pulte to help fix this, but the response has been that pounding down these would void the warranty as it will damage track strips used to keep the carpet stretched. I have tried to work with them on this issue and have requested a transition to be put in at least in the doorway so that it is covered but it has not been accepted. Pulte customer service will simply echo what their carpet vendor is stating without coming out to my home to inspect the problem in person. All instructions from CRI to carpet manufactures state clearly that track strips should not be installed in the doorway for this very reason. Even the home inspector that I hired stated that but for some reason Pulte is not seeing this as a workmanship problem and seems to be telling me that this is how it is suppose to be. The garage door came out from its tracks and got damaged, we are still working with the vendor on the fix. Hopefully this is covered in the warranty. Lawn is not graded properly has low spots that have puddles of water and take 2-3 days to dry out. There are several other smaller issues that I keep reporting to customer service. Value for money: Poor Unfortunately, again very disappointing. To be fair the cost of everything had gone up but still compared to a $1.3 mil house from other builders in the same city, we feel the overall look, finishes , designs are much more dated and does not feel like it’s decent value. There is not much landscaping provided, elevations of houses look dated, not much variation in houses in the same street making the neighborhood look cookie cutter. Customer Service: OK I will say the customer service is quite responsive, they issue work orders promptly and try to help. But that’s pretty much it. As a home owner prepare to coordinate between the sub contractor and Pultes customer service. There is no follow up from Pulte to see if the work was completed properly. The construction manager is not involved after the home is closed. So you are pretty much dealing with subs on your own or getting caught up between all. Overall, it has been dissatisfying experience building with Pulte. We don’t think we will build with Pulte again. ... More

I think the main problem is that the Construction Supervisor is new to this type of house, so the subcontractors took advantage and did subpar work! Overall it is a good build, it’s just that all the little things have added up. It started with the HAVAC system wired wrong it took two appointments to correct. Gutter system installation was and remains incomplete. Promised a “Smart” home with Google nest thermostats instead Pulte installed old Honeywell T6 thermostats. Most requests for warranty service have been submitted twice.

If you are buying standing inventory it will be "as is" and told that nothing will be fixed before move in. We were told contradicting information and even lied to regarding our landscaping, sod and irrigation. Conduct a personal inspection and hire a cleaning crew before you move in. Inspect your driveway, garage and yard for nails, metal, cigarettes, razor blades and such before driving or walking in those areas.

Unfortunately, the process was marred by numerous issues that have left me extremely dissatisfied. Below is a detailed account of the problems I encountered and the lack of adequate response. 1. Quality of Materials and Craftsmanship: Throughout the construction, I had to frequently report problems related to the quality of materials and the craftsmanship involved. Here are specific examples: Wood with Fungus: Structural elements of the house were constructed using wood that had visible fungus, posing a significant risk to the integrity and safety of the structure. Sub-Fascia and Trusses: These components were not adequately secured to each other, raising serious concerns about the structural stability of the roof. Missing/Cracked Mortar: There were numerous instances of mortar missing or being cracked, which compromises the strength and durability of the masonry. Structural Elements: Issues with critical structural components such as gusset plates, “H” clips, and anchor bolt nuts were prevalent and not adequately addressed. Loose Roof-to-Wall Connections: The connections between the roof and walls were found to be loose, which is a major safety concern. Insulation Problems: Wet, broken, and dirty insulation was used, which is unacceptable for ensuring proper thermal efficiency and indoor air quality. Damaged Tiles: Many tiles were broken, detracting from the overall aesthetic and functional quality of the home. 2. Response from Construction Management: Despite documenting and reporting these issues, the responses from your construction team were inadequate: Construction Manager: Constantly minimized the serious construction problems I highlighted, not taking ownership and avoiding issues that kept arising Area Construction Manager: Similarly, minimized the issues and expected that I, as a client, accepted defects or damaged items. The person even commented that Pulte was a large production builder and not a customized builder. When I always requested to have what I was shown to expect from the model home Involvement of Pulte Florida Central Office: I escalated these issues to the Pulte Florida Central Office, expecting a resolution. However, their lack of action further exemplified the company's disregard for customer concerns. They fell short of ensuring the traders took responsibility for the poor quality work and suppliers material quality Overall Experience: It is evident that Pulte is not a customer-oriented company. The primary focus seems to be on constructing expensive houses with poor-quality materials and subpar craftsmanship, expecting clients to accept the shortcomings without recourse. Given this experience, I urge your company to take the following actions: Conduct a thorough review of the materials and craftsmanship used in their homes. Implement strict quality control measures to prevent such issues in the future. Ensure construction managers and other relevant personnel are adequately trained to effectively address and resolve customer concerns. I hope my feedback will be taken seriously and that corrective measures will be implemented promptly. The quality of your homes and the satisfaction of your clients should be your utmost priority. ... More

The details inside the house were not cleaned up. Trim is in terrible shape. The walls needed more painting as spots were missed. Whoever they sent out to fix the problems would just half work what needed to be done. For a $437k house, I dont feel like im getting my moneys worth.

Disappointing experience with Pulte Homes. Little customization options were available even when willing to pay for basic changes such as adding tile to a room instead of carpet. Felt mislead and lied to at various parts of the process as the sales office would tell you what to expect or what is upcoming but when you got to the build process that was not the case. Stressful closing process as the house was not completely ready and the builder fell back on excuses of "you can trust me" or the warranty will cover that after closing. Construction crew left trash throughout the house and yard after close. Final walk through felt more like a lip service and a head nod to 90% of the complaints because Pulte already moved on because according to the builder they only care about the structural stuff being right. ... More

I highly recommend high windows in the living room.

Do not think that they care about you, because they don’t. From the beginning rude salesmen, craftsmen ship is shoddy. The only person that did a good job was a guy name Wes and his Boss. Buying a Pulte home wasn’t fun, and I already have my home up for sale.

We love our FLOORPLAN. The process caused so much unnecessary stress and frustration though. Our sales rep would tell us one thing, then lie and say she never said it ( though i had all the proof ) miscommunication was a constant issue. It wasn’t until after we closed we found out we lived in an area where you hear gunshots, ringing almost every day. As if they purposely scheduled us on days and times that the gun range was closed. The design center team told me at my first visit that I could not get something in my floor plan later found out that I could have gotten the specific upgrade. We had to go months without any updates because our initial construction manager was incompetent and decided to leave the company. In that time of having no construction manager and no updates, the contractors were building us the wrong floorplan layout, and it wasn’t until we decided to stop by, we made them stop what they were doing. Our new construction manager, Chris tried his very best to make The rest of the process smoother for us but I had to get with him also for wanting us to close with a known hole in our drywall behind our kitchen oven range and the backsplash. The one good thing I can’t say is one of the upper management personnels did ask us how they could rectify all of our issues that we experience but before we could answered, Pulte legal team, decided to hit my realtor with a cease and desist Because my realtor called them out on everything shady they were doing and held them accountable. Even after that, the issues still continued. The final straw that made me completely over Pulte is the fact that our closing was pushed out one week due to Pulte, not completing the requirements from the appraiser report. And each time the appraiser came out to our home, with the OK from Pulte, and being advised that all items have been fixed, all items were in fact NOT fixed, causing us as the buyers to pay THREE!! additional appraiser fees of $785 EACH. Pulte should have fixed the issues the first time and they didn’t care how it affected us as the buyers. Pushing our closing out because the home was not ready also made us accrue additional closing fees because we closed in the beginning of a new month. Thousands of dollars we lost out on because of that. And lastly, Pulte promised to give us about $45,000 worth of incentives regardless of the lender we chose.(In house or outside) . This was listed in our contract and verified multiple times. The moment Pulte got notice that we were going to stick with our outside Lender, Pulte decided to be really nasty and push our closing up 3 weeks , Thinking we would not be ready as the buyers when again, they were the ones who did not have the home appraisal inspection ready) and all of the incentives they were going to give us they decided to put on the buyer side of the CD documents after they realized we were scheduled to receive money back at closing On top of the adjustments we received for all of the inconvenience during our process. Real nasty work I tell ya! When we finally made it to our closing day, pulte gave the other five buyers a closing gift, i know because they made us wait 3 hours for our keys and we saw all of the bother buyers being handed a gift, but they did not give us one at all. Now that we have been in our home for two months, we experienced a leak in our secondary bathroom. Because the shower head was switched out, Warranty tried to blame the leak on that and did not want to fix it. The plumbing contractors they use actually sent out an apprentice worker to our home to rectify the leak issue and this apprentice specifically stated that he apologize, he only been on the job for five weeks and he had no idea what he was doing or where the leak was coming from. Pulte cut a square in our drywall To try to see where the leak was coming from and have yet to come back out and fix it . we hired our own professional plumbers to come out and rectify the issue and they were able to confirm within minutes the leak had nothing to do with us having the showerhead switched out, but it came from the piping behind the wall that was not screwed on tightly. This would have only been found by cutting a hole in the wall. It’s mind blowing that their contractors could not find the issue though. Pulte has yet to come out And repair the drywall. And they also do not want to fix the issue in my owners bathroom because my shower It has been spray-painted, but the issue is also too. The owners bathtub as well, and those fixtures have not been switched at all. The issue is behind the walls though.. so far, those are the major issues that we are experiencing after closing everything else seems to be fine. We paid for the tv mount upgrade in every room, so that The cords Would be behind the wall, but we cannot use that feature because whoever installed it install the piping for the cord and the electrical socket too far apart . but I’m more than sure that is because I stayed on top of there every morning throughout the process to make sure nothing else would Causes any major issues. ... More

I can’t say my experience was all that great. I had my sales person hold a lot for me because it wasn’t released for sale. I made an appointment to come purchase my home and the day I arrived he gave my lot away even though I communicated with him several times about it. The lot they sold me they said was a 60’ lot and it wasn’t it was 50’. My construction manager changed three times during the building process. The quality of the finishing work is very poor. Hope the structural is better. I bought this home because my friend had bought a Pulte home 3 years prior and the quality of hers is much better. Very disappointed in the whole thing! Feel like I’ve really overpaid for what I have. I was told the driveway extension would set the house back further not take away more driveway which it did. ... More

I recently purchased a new construction home more than two months ago, eagerly anticipating the joy of settling into our dream house. However, our experience thus far has been nothing short of disappointing and frustrating. Despite promises from the property management office, our backyard and front yard remain unlevelled, the pavement unfinished, and landscaping incomplete. This lack of attention to detail has not only marred the aesthetic appeal of our property but has also rendered it practically unusable. While neighboring homes (purchasing their homes after us) have seen progress in their pavement and landscaping, ours has been neglected, leaving us feeling isolated and unable to entertain guests as we had hoped. Repeated attempts to address these issues with the property management office have been met with indifference and inaction, further adding to our frustration. As a homeowner who invested in good faith, I am deeply disappointed by the lack of accountability and follow-through from the property management team. It is unacceptable that we continue to face inconvenience and disappointment in our own home. Potential buyers beware – unless you’re prepared to endure endless delays and subpar service, I would caution against investing in properties managed by this company. ... More