Pulte Homes Reviews

Pulte Mortgage lied about our rate, build quality is poor. Constantly need the warranty team to fix misc. issues.

Please thoroughly review the design diagram, specifications, and dimensions of everything in your home. It will be a large document, but it's important to take the time to go through it carefully. Here are a few issues I personally encountered that you might want to watch out for: No electrical outlet in the gathering room for a TV – this was missed in my case. Bathtub size – the standard tub provided was smaller than expected. Make sure to confirm and request a regular-sized one if needed. Kitchen sink – the installed sink was about 1 inch smaller than the one shown in the design studio. Double-check and request a correction if necessary. Water pooling on the porch – although it may pass code, standing water can freeze in winter and become a slipping hazard. Ask for this to be addressed. Energy leaks in the loft – I experienced a 17-degree temperature difference due to air leaks from the garage attic. These are hard to detect, so consider hiring an external inspector to identify and report such issues. Wavy trim and drywall – check for quality and consistency in finishes. Taking these precautions early can save you from costly fixes later. ... More

this is the worst builder I ever bought from!!! The ac doesn't keep the home cool, all bedrooms and bathrooms as well as the laundry room and livingroom was 80+ degrees AT NIGHT WITH THE AC SET TO 70!!! this is worse when you factor in the outside temp at night is hovering only around 70 degrees every night!!! pulte sent some guy out who is horrible at his job and all he did was blamed us from the start and said we are lying despite me showing him the proof which includes photos and videos of temperature readings!!! the ac issue was a problem on day 1 since we moved in March 27th 2025 and is still ongoing!!! all they do is point their cheap dollar store thermometer device at the air vent and say "well i'm getting between 70-74 in various room so that's normal"!!! that logic is quite redundant because if point a thermometer at the source of cooling such as a fan than of course I'm going to get a much cooler reading but that has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OVERALL TEMP OF THE SPACES THAT I'M MEASURING!!! that's just like me pointing a thermometer at the inside of my oven and getting a hot temp despite the food not being cooked while in that oven!!! another issue is that the cold water doesn't get cold and the hot water doesn't get hot in all areas of the house unless you run the water for about 3-5 minutes!!! I shouldn't have to run my water for several minutes just to get some cold water!!! and I also want to mention that the ac unit and handler are on the cheaper side but are charging top dollar for their homes!!! also, before closing there wasn't adequate insulation in an entire section of the house, several vents were damaged and deformed, and numerous other things that my inspector found a week before closing and the night before closing as well as on the day of closing!!! we been hear for about 2.5 months and we already hate it here and have major regrets because we paid $454,000 for for a cheap home that has been nothing but problems!!! we are very unhappy and very uncomfortable in our home!!! we bought portable ac units to somewhat keep the temperature comfortable but if we turn them off the temperature skyrockets back to over 80+ degrees which means we have to keep claim they do than they would buy back the house as I mentioned, but they won't I'them running 24/7 which increases our utility bill alot!!! my wife and I would like pulte to by back this home and give us atleast and additional $5,000 so that we can move into an apartment and pay movers!!! if pulte stand by their homes like theym sure of that!!! and since I know that they won't buy back the house, we'll have to consider selling the house in the next few months at a loss most likely!!! ... More

My overall experience purchasing a home with Pulte was deeply disappointing. While they are incredibly efficient when it comes to collecting escrow payments, that urgency doesn’t extend to providing timely or transparent updates. We received our official closing date with less than two weeks’ notice—seemingly driven by their internal push to meet end-of-month sales numbers rather than any consideration for the buyer’s planning needs. The sales process was equally frustrating. The sales team uses scripted enthusiasm to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity, suggesting that you’re getting a remarkable deal that required “pulling strings.” In reality, the pricing and incentives turned out to be fairly standard—nothing extraordinary. When I expressed this perspective, the salesperson was visibly irritated, which was unprofessional and disappointing. As for the build quality, it leaves much to be desired. While the finishes might look nice at first glance, they mask the use of noticeably low-grade materials. It’s a “looks good from far, but far from good” kind of situation. Post-closing, the customer service has been a major letdown. The service team is slow to respond, and when they do, it’s typically to deflect responsibility rather than offer solutions. Several issues were dismissed outright or deemed outside of warranty, even though the home was brand new. Getting help from the service team feels like talking to one of their flimsy interior walls—no support, no resolution. In short, this has been an incredibly frustrating experience. While Pulte excels at collecting payments, they fall drastically short when it comes to communication, service, and build quality. I would advise prospective buyers to proceed with caution and go in with eyes wide open. ... More

If I could give 0 stars I would. They have been dishonest and difficult throughout the entire process. We’ve had several issues arising from overall poor workmanship and negligence on part of their subcontractors which they refuse to take responsibility for. They nickel and dimed us for several upgrades, but bait and switched us and subbed out for things that were cheaper than what we had paid for. They have been dishonest and the quality of their homes cannot be justified by their price. I would not recommend at all.

i would prefer Taylor morrison or Aston woods. would not buy pulte homes in future anymore.

While the final product looks nice on the surface, my overall experience building with Pulte was frustrating and disappointing. From the beginning, key design elements were either poorly explained or not presented at all — including options like stair trim, siding choices with certain layouts not available and a natural gas line out back. I later found out these could have been included if I’d been properly informed during the design phase. The mortgage process through Pulte’s preferred lender was also a nightmare, adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult build. Midway through construction, my original building supervisor was replaced, and things only went downhill from there. I dealt with hundreds of issues, both before and after the official inspection — far too many for a brand new home. To their credit, the Pulte Care team has been responsive and fixed most of the problems, and I’m thankful for that. But the overall experience — from miscommunication to poor quality control — left a bad taste. I expected more from a national builder. ... More

takes a long time to resolve problems

Rushed the customer to close before the house completed, wait the keys for couple days when signed all paperwork and payments, Moved in incomplete house inside and outside,roofing fly out couple times when heavy winds comes, lights falls down in the kichen,washing machines unsecured, leak in the kichen

Less than two months since we moved in, there are numerous issues that need to be addressed. The workmanship and materials used are of poor quality. Additionally, the communication regarding the completion of exterior items is extremely poor. We had to follow up multiple times to obtain a timeline for their completion. Overall we are not happy with the purchase and value for the price paid.

The lack of quality control and the incompetence of Pulte homes contractors is beyond frustrating. Ten drywall holes were left to fix various issues ( water pipes , cabinets and more) after closing, and the response time for repairs is horrendous. Multiple follow-ups are required just to get anyone to show up. The shower floors have air pockets in them, causing them to break—this has already happened three times in last couple of months. The cabinets are poorly installed and misaligned, making the kitchen look like a disaster. The upgraded kitchen range burners are constantly malfunctioning, which is unacceptable for a new home. The garage door doesn’t open properly, and one of the panels was bent. Several windows have noticeable scratches, making them look cheap and poorly handled. The surround sound wiring is faulty and shorted. To top it off, the walls in this house are visibly curved at few places, which is something you’d never expect in a new build. The foam trims around the windows outside are misaligned with the stucco, making the exterior look sloppy. There are multiple breaks and cracks in the stucco, and the inside roof drywall finish is a complete mess with nail pops and bad finishing. This is just the start—there are countless other issues that i am not writing here. It’s clear that there’s no quality assurance in place, and Pulte Homes couldn’t care less about the product they’re putting out. They rush you to close, then push you off onto a customer support team that’s completely overwhelmed by the same complaints across hundreds of other homes. I bought this house hoping for peace of mind, but in the last three months, I’ve had more contractors in and out than I’ve seen in my entire life. Honestly, it would have been a smarter decision to buy an older home than to waste my money on a new build from Pulte Homes. ... More

During the final inspections of the house, be careful not to be touched by Isaac De Pulte in Tohoqua. He is an irresponsible person who promises to fix every detail in your house and does nothing. Be careful, Pulte. He should see these reviews and take action first. He is the customer.

Do not go with Pulte Mortgage even if they are offering incentives. Their rates are way high compared to other sources. In addition, the sales consultant at our community is the really bad with communication. He kept us waiting without confirming accurate details that led to delay in closing and costing us with late fees. Its a good community but the experience with Pulte hasn't been great!

Construction was of poor quality. They don't have accountability on any issues. They don't build consistent homes. Similar model homes have differences in the structures. Felt like waste of money buying from Pulte Homes.

We were promised that our home would be completed between October and December 2024. Pulte was fully aware that we had to move by the end of the year—had we known this timeline wouldn’t be met, we would not have proceeded with the purchase. Despite this, we were first told the completion date would be pushed to January 2025, then later to April 2025. When we requested to cancel the contract, Pulte refused, instead offering us a different completed property in the neighborhood, which we ultimately accepted. Unfortunately, just two weeks after moving in, we experienced a major water infiltration issue. While the home is under warranty, Pulte did the absolute bare minimum in addressing the problem, wasting weeks of our time. Every step of the way, we had to argue, escalate, and even hire outside consultants to ensure the work was done properly. Their handling of the repairs was riddled with mistakes, delays, and substandard workmanship, forcing them to redo the entire grading, drainage, and landscaping. I had to demand proper equipment, safety precautions, and sealing of affected areas, all while dealing with health issues from mold exposure and excessive construction dust. Three weeks into dehumidification, the flooring is still not dry, meaning demolition and restoration cannot proceed until the underlying issue is fully mitigated. We continue to have serious concerns about mold and air quality, which remain unaddressed. We paid a premium for a brand-new home, yet we still do not have full use of it. This has been an astoundingly bad experience, marked by broken promises, inadequate repairs, and ongoing issues that should never occur in a new home. Buyers beware. ... More

Bad bad bad bad bad

I would not recommend Pulte or Pulte Finance. Everyone was on vacation and they didn’t close the deal on time like promised. They were too busy on vacation and they wasted a lot of my time.

Bad experience with pulte home purchase, and never recommend to anyone else.

It is impossible to get a response whether it is via the portal, in the office or the 1800 number. The friendly service received during the sales process (although not always efficient) leaves a lot to be desired once the keys are handed over. We have not moved in, 60 days after signing, and there are multiple issues that Pulte is leaving unresolved. Completely frustrated. Highly recommend to plan ample time between inspection, items getting addressed and final signature. Do not sign until it is all done - I was told some things could be handled after signing and clearly not the case. Also recommend to bring in a third party inspector, will be worth the money vs. the time wasted. ... More

We purchased one of the model homes. We've owned a Pulte Home in the past and we're very happy with the workmanship. However, this experience has been quite different. Since moving in we have found a number of issues. We have been met with great difficulty having these issues resolved. The Pulte representatives have been rude, they have put us off for months with excuses. The craftsmanship is not what it once was. I would not purchase another Pulte home at this point. Moving and purchasing a new home is already a stressful experience- this was made even more stressful by your representatives. ... More

I was promised by Dana that Pulte wanted my home perfect that’s why it took so long to finish. Let me tell you my house is far from perfect! On my final walk through with Brian and Dustin I, my son and granddaughter pointed out all the flaws and marked them with painters tape. They took no notes and kept nodding at the mistakes. When I moved in a week later the tape was gone and nothing was fixed. They did manage to put handles on my laundry room cabinets that’s all. I sent them text messages asking when they planned on coming back and was told they were not. My walls have cracks in the drywall, my oven doesn’t shut properly therefore the food isn’t cooking properly, my very expensive quartz countertops have chips in them they won’t even come out to see them, my wood floors have marks and scratches on them, again to bad I’m told, some of my tile doesn’t even go to the wall. My bathroom wall has a hole in it I’m wondering if hold will appear. Something is making me sneeze constantly I can’t wait to see what my doctor says about that. For what I paid for the house Pulte should be ashamed of themselves. You had no trouble taking my money and now you have washed your hands and will not stand behind your product. I also had to pay the first half of the taxes and wonder how long before I’m reimbursed, I wasn’t here until December 17, 2024. I also got a balanced forward on the New Albany Master group. To say I’m totally upset with Pulte is an understatement. Oh I also had my irrigation system freeze and explode water and shoot water all over my dirt for hours, nobody cared to help. Apparently Pulte checked the system and forgot to turn it off. Very sad. I don’t usually respond to review requests but enough is enough! You asked, let’s see how you respond. Do you care! ... More

Very cheap building quality, quick fix repairs, and a company that prides themselves on quality. Their advertised quality and the Pulte care experience was false. They care about covering up their mistakes quickly and quietly, they care about not taking accountability for major defects, and they also don’t care about using the homeowners time to conduct shotty repairs.

I am extremely dissatisfied with the poor workmanship and repeated water leaks in my brand‐new Pulte home. Multiple defects—ranging from improperly installed plumbing to inadequate insulation—have caused water damage to the subfloor, drywall, and carpeting. Despite reporting these issues immediately, the builder’s response has been slow and dismissive, forcing me to personally manage moisture mitigation and mold prevention at my own expense. In my view, these failures go beyond minor oversights; they raise serious concerns about Pulte’s compliance with industry standards and building codes. The refusal to provide thorough inspections or proper remediation, even after multiple incidents, suggests negligence and a lack of accountability. I believe this could leave the builder legally liable for ongoing structural damage and any health risks associated with mold or compromised materials. ... More

Too many things they leftover to fix. They said after closing we will fix but now they don’t show up

The sales office needs a new rep, Craig’s lack of knowledge in real estate is only surpassed by his lack of professionalism. Brian, site manager, could care less about getting “punch list” things taken care of - basically if the structure hasn’t fully collapsed, you’re not getting much attention. The craftsmanship was clearly below average. Measurement markings left behind, unfinished wood work, were all just left to be after closing. It doesn’t seem to be a tall order to have everything completed in full at the end of close. The unit had multiple stains in carpet prior to closing, Brian said it was taken care of - plain as day they still exist. We get it, this community is a cookie cutter development for Pulte to build homes as quick as possible to turn a profit. Somewhere in the process, it would be nice to show genuine support for the customer. Nothing too over the top, just taking care of YOUR shortcomings. Stay away if you’re not pressed for time and can land another property elsewhere. ... More