Pulte Homes Reviews

check the workmanship thoroughly before closing

Don't just sign the contract and take things for granted until the pre-closing walk-thru. We visited the site on a regular basis and asked our construction manager a ton of questions about things that did not look right even to our untrained eye. Fortunately, he was diligent and responsive and did his best to set things right, in spite of being overworked with 14 houses under construction to supervised at the same time. Initial workmanship on framing, drywall and trim finish were below par. Be sure to engage your own building inspector. We paid for independent inspections for both pre-drywall and pre-closing stages and it was well worth the expense as it uncovered a number of major and minor deficiencies in overall build quality. The builder's internal quality control is superficial and inadequate in our opinion. ... More

This home was ‘technically’ finished for closing after 6-8 months. However, multiple work issues remained unfinished after closing. Pulte states they inspect contractor work throughout the build process, but that was not the case. Most neighbors, like myself, had to contact Pulte multiple times after closing regarding pending work. It wasn’t until 2 months after closing that all my contractor issues were completed. Quality of work is questionable. I do not believe Pulte monitored or inspected all contractor work before signing off on progress. I recommend any future buyers inspect their homes DURING the build process. ... More

We have not had a great experience this time around. It’s our second pulte home. So many problems and very difficult to get things fixed in a timely fashion. Our last Pulte home was better quality. This time it feels slapped together.

After living in a house built in the Fulti House for 12 years, I moved to this house, and the materials are messy and the finishing is too messy. Because I am not an expert, there are a lot of problems that I have not found during inspection. This is an expensive house in Las Vegas, but there are many problems, perhaps because it was built in a hurry.

Important qualifier, this is my second time building a home. The first was with another builder for about half the price and slightly smaller home a few years ago. That experience was superior and may have skewed my perspective a bit. My partner was a first time builder, and found the process stressful and was not confident as we moved through. Starting at the beginning, we built the same home as the model. The model was built with a 3 car garage, which was a high want for us. When Pulte laid out the plots, they did not have any large enough for a 3 car garage. Rough start. After that, it felt a bit rushed and seemed like many things did not show up during the selection process, this led us to making a few changes after the fact. FYI they seem to be very resistant to anything outside of their standards. That said, after a bunch of back and forth, we did get what we wanted thanks to pushes from our sales guy and construction manager, who we were pushing. During the construction process, the first phase (foundation and pre-drywall) went pretty seamless. They even did get our last minute changes in there. Credit where due. The second phase is where this thing seemed to get more troublesome. The contractors they use seem not to have much attention to detail and stretch things to the last minute. There was always junk sitting around like bottles and stuff, which happened a little in the first phase too. It wasn't completely ridiculous or disgusting, but again compared to my first build, was noticeable. The attention to detail comes to play with things like drywall cut outs and painting. The construction manager had a ton of patching and painting because of the carelessness of the contractors. It felt like if we weren't there everyday, something would be missed. Ex, they installed our niches in our shower wrong, but I caught it on a visit and they correct. I caught a few significant issues in the basement, mold and water. The end felt very rushed, and even when we moved in, the house still needed a few things done and cleaned, which they did do. This seemed normal to them, but my last build was basically complete a week or two before I closed. We did not expect to move into a house that was not totally done. There is still a smell to this day in one area that will not seem to go away. At the end of the day, we expected a high quality, reputable builder and do not feel that way. At the end of the day, will we build with them again? No. ... More

Once we moved in, some issues were noticed to include a a clean out with standing water in it and a smell in the house that we cannot figure out where it’s coming from. Have submitted a couple post closing work orders on things and it took much longer than expected to have one resolved, while I’m still waiting on the other to be resolved. Speaking with many of our neighbors they have all had similar issues. For the prices that we paid for the house, you’d think/hope that they would get resolved much sooner or more responsive. I understand we aren’t the only house with issues that need addressed, but the turn around time on the work orders hasn’t been what I would hope it would be/assume for the purchase price of the house. To me, pulte is very much a quantity over quality builder. ... More

The final walk-through should truly be just that — final, with all work completed and quality standards met. Unfortunately, that was not my experience, and the home delivered falls far short of what Pulte markets as “luxury.” • Furnace Issue: The furnace was running 24/7 at move-in. As instructed, I called Dan, but he never returned my call. I had to contact Sierra Air directly, who fixed it on Friday. This was a significant issue that should have been identified and corrected before closing. • Framing Problem: While installing a TV mount in the bedroom, I discovered the studs were spaced beyond the standard 16”. For a home marketed as “luxury,” this is unacceptable corner-cutting and well below construction standards. • Granite Countertops: The seams in the granite countertops are extremely poor. In a properly finished home, I should not even be able to tell where the seams are — yet they are glaringly visible and unacceptable. • Paint Overspray: There is paint overspray on multiple switches, showing lack of care during finishing. • Unfinished Cracks/Paint Issues: Several cracks and paint deficiencies noted previously were never completed before closing. • Sales Advice: When I informed my salesperson that I was arranging my own inspection, I was told it was “a little late in the game.” This is bad advice and discourages a fair process. I made sure to document this with my realtor. Pulte promotes itself as a builder of quality and luxury homes, yet what I’ve experienced is cutting corners and workmanship that doesn’t reflect that standard. I expected a finished, high-quality home at closing — not ongoing problems, rushed finishes, and visible shortcuts. it’s about delivering the quality product that Pulte advertises and stands behind. ... More

Buying experience did not live up to any of our expectations.

The home itself is a lovely layout and thoughtful floor plan but many of the design details were missing. For the price we paid I would’ve expected our home to come with towel racks in the bathrooms, higher quality paint on the walls, cabinets that stop at 90 degrees to avoid banging against appliances and cleaner finishes in the details. We also had several things go wrong immediately after closing. The flood light over the garage went out due to an electrical problem, two bulbs in the home died, half of the sod did not take, the bedroom door stuck due to not being level and the sprinklers were broken. Nick, our second construction manager was very help and responsive but our sales associate and first construction manager were slow to respond. The price for the lot was too high and when our house was appraised the month after closing the value came in $100K lower indicating it’s not worth what we paid. ... More

I like the neighborhood and the neighbors, but the home value is only about average.

It wasbtebble lies was told now having problems with getting a section of my back yard fix that their work truck ran over when building on the property behind me

Maybe we got unlucky with the contractors who build our house. The workmanship did not meet our expectations for the price of the home. The build team was hard to reach and not very responsive, there were several framing issues with the home that you wouldn’t expect from a home in this price range. Landscaping was not maintained before taking ownership and the sod in the front yard is mostly dead, drainage was not considered when landscaping so anytime it rains mulch is misplaced throughout the yard. The sliding door is difficult to open and the frame surrounding it is clearly sagging. The sells team was great. ... More

It has been over 2 months and you still have NOT fixed a dangerous, disgusting area next to our driveway. Also the walking paths on the Pulte side of the development are broken and dangerous to say the least. All you do is promise and “guarantee” the work will be done and still nothing. When someone is seriously injured I will be happy to testify against Pulte. I am sure if we were executives with Pulte you would get it fixed. The Toll Brothers side has perfect walkways with lights that work and are not laying on their sides. Also the Pulte sidewalks are high lighted with dog poop bags and dead landscaping. There is absolutely no coordination between Pulte and your management company to get things fixed in any timely fashion. It reflects on the Las Vegas Pulte division that we had to call your Atlanta headquarters to get a response. You should put in your advertisements that Pulte GUARANTEES that you will NOT fix anything no matter how dangerous it is. ... More

I recently purchased a new home from Pulte, and while I appreciate the design and overall layout, I have experienced several quality issues since moving in. These include walls not being square, some doors not latching properly, misalignment with the microwave installation, and grading concerns in the yard. I hope Pulte takes these points into consideration to improve quality control and ensure a smoother experience for future homeowners.

The home is nice but the "turnkey solution" I was sold was not true. Pulte takes no responsibility for items outside of the structure such as irrigation, landscaping, sidewalks, etc. Extend your walk-thru times past the scheduled 1 hour and pay close attention as your building manager tries to speed you through the process - Pulte will not repair items if you find them after signing off on the walk-thru. The "Pulte Limited Warranty" is very limited indeed. Pulte's after sell customer experience team is more interested in putting problems back on you then partnering with you to solve them. You will find kindred spirits in the neighborhood who have experienced your issues and can help you with contractors (that you have to pay) to fix problems after your move-in. ... More

Warranty issues are handled very slowly if at all. We have been waiting months for issues to be taken care of including one issue that is a tripping/ falling hazard on the steps.

Just look for some other builder if possible.

Save yourself both time, frustration and money - buy elsewhere.

Since we are a first time home buyers, we wish we have known or did many things different while dealing with construction manager, he verbally promised to "take care" of the issues I had with the house on the closing day, during next week after the closing but their attitude changed as soon as the house is closed and was very unprofessional later on. had talked to warranty and they said I will have to note the issues down for the one year warranty one time fixes. Should have not closed until everything is fixed, big mistake.

Back yard issue not being resolved.

My home was a “rush” job to close on 40-50 homes at one time. I’ve had nothing but frustration and aggravation from the day I moved in. The finishing is horrendous and I don’t even know where to begin. My white tile floors have residue from grout and tape that cannot be washed off. A crew was sent in to hand clean the mess but it did not solve the problem. I’m still waiting for the floors to be acid washed. That is only one of the issues. The grouting in the shower floor was so bad I actually cut my toe on it. The cabinets throughout need a facial lift because mitered edges are separating. There is not a drop of grout or caulking behind my washer/dryer. I doubt the floors are even level. I didn’t upgrade the appliances because I didn’t feel it worthwhile since appliances barely last two years. The washing machines went off balance several times and I was told there was nothing wrong with it that I wasn’t loading it properly. When the technician pulled it away from the floor I saw rust on one side. It was a scratch and pushed it back before I could say a word. Have no idea if it was even dented! I’d never have known. I have a triple sliding glass door and one has a defect that is between the glass. Another door has a badly dented frame and some of the doors need paint because of marks that will not wash away. Regrettably, I could write a book. Some of the issues have been resolved but the going is slow. The only aspect of all this is that I pray Pulte makes good on repairing every issue to my satisfaction in accordance with their one year warranty. As for what cannot be changed or fixed I will simply have to look away. On the plus side I picked a perfect lot, have a great neighbor and I love my home. ... More

Our home is located in Eagle Run, Calabash, NC. To obtain warranty service someone must be home. This makes it difficult for us to obtain warranty services. We installed a lock box and are willing to let service people enter the home. Post closing we have noticed several areas of shoddy workmanship. We are fixing them ourselves.

Solar system not activated even after 3 months. When contacted pulte homes via email for help, even though we got a auto-reply we will get back to you in 48 hours(indicating email address is correct), there are no response after that. Multiple emails sent with no response from Pulte Homes.

We have multiple issues with the house. First was the A/C which was blowing out cold air from the return. Found that the duct work was backwards. There is no water spickets on the sides or front of the house. So, how do we water the front lawn? The dishwasher does not work, my wife is very mad. there are several spots in the floor of the living room that are not level. Water accumulates in the floor by the back door because there must be a problem with the weather see around the back door to the deck must leak. My wife has been texting the builders rep many times. but he isn't responding. Oh Yea, one of the draw doors in the kitchen has fallen off. We would like someone to respond to us. ... More