Pulte Homes Reviews

We thought we were going to have a beautiful home built for us. We walked through the model and fell in love. Unfortunately, we ended up receiving a completely different product than what we were anticipating. We feel very mislead. We have many issues with our house. We are hoping everything can be fixed, but I'm not feeling too optimistic. I believe for the amount of money spent on this house, the craftsmanship and attention to detail should be close to perfect. I am not at all pleased with the quality or lack there of of this house.

This is our first time buying a Pulte Home, we've owned a DR Horton home. Pulte did offer everything that we were looking for in a home, which was the reason why we went with Pulte. But Pulte lacks that eye for detail in the workmanship of their homes. Poor caulking technique throughout the home, grout on the tile that was not cleaned up before we moved in, lack of detail in their sheet rock cutting. Follow up is poor to get the work completed. Would I purchase another Pulte home in the future if given an opportunity...probably not.

Fair construction overall but they don’t want to hear about or address issues until you sign on the dotted-line. Received no response on repair request until issues were escalated to management. My impression on Pulte has lowered signifIcantly.

Pulte homes go up quick and look good from a distance. It’s clear that the work is rushed and vendors are under paid by Pulte. Pulte will fix anything you point out but it’s a job to find everything. Why should I have to??? The finish work and paint is rough at best. The home was dusty and needed to be cleaned. They delayed closing because work needed to be complete which puts you in a bind with your move in date and forces you to settle with many mistakes. It’s a quickly built home but it offers a poor value.

Pulte staff good to work with. Overall quality of workmanship/construction is well below the standard for the price and “luxury townhomes”

Watch your house being built as much as you can. Sub contractors are not the best tradesmen. Many issues during the build and more with the finished product.

We love our house and location but we had no shortage of issues from the very beginning and all the way through in working with Pulte. There is a clear leadership issue in this region. I would buy one of their spec homes but I wouldn't build with them ever again in South Carolina. The location is key and the houses are beautiful once they're done just be prepared to fight for what's right along the way.

Basic things were not provided. I was disappointed on the way handling the issues

We didn't get truthful information about the number of basements in the addition from the sales person and that is why I am giving a 1 star review on trustworthiness. I feel like this is basically a good home, but we can't get some of the last detail work completed which is why I am giving a 1 star review on responsiveness. I'm also frustrated because it's early June and one of the few sunny days we've had since we closed in April, but there are no landscapers working in the addition. At this rate it's going to be fall before we get sod and landscape.

Be very careful of doing a contingency with this company. They will start building the home prior to the contingency expiration. Get things in writing from your sales rep so that you have proof of what they tell you. Upgraded cabinets to a level 3 and they were not installed correctly. Placed hands on stair railing end piece, with some weight behind me and it broke (inside is pressed board). Paint used on walls is poor quality (1 wipe with a washcloth and it comes right off). The only highlight to our home was our Project Manager Mike was friendly and is working hard to help fix our problems. We are currently setting up our new home with 2 holes in the wall a broken pendant light and several spots that still need fixed. Main regret is we wish we would have went with a different builder. If you decide to use Pulte as your builder take the time to meet and ask questions to the other residents in the development regarding their experiences (most of our neighbors our unhappy with the quality of the homes) if we had talked to any of them beforehand we would not have purchased a home through Pulte. Also, be careful of picking out your lots... ask detailed questions about will it look the same when my house is built on it... Lot was flat when we picked it out... they created a berm in our backyard that took away about 6' x 68' foot of our yard and now we have to pay and add'l 10,000 dollars for a retaining wall. Overall I would not purchase another home from this builder. ... More

Pulte does a poor job inspecting the quality of their installations. They prioritize speed and will accept risk if it results in a short cut. We had many issues with our kitchen and it was on us to find and report them. This put a lot of stress on us. We did not find all of them and are now stuck with some damaged cabinets.

Multiple issues addressed prior to closing were not resolved. Closed in March issues not resolved until May - this included a leaky roof. Would not purchase from Pulte again.

We are not happy with the quality of the house built by Pulte. Our previous home was also a Pulte home and was in a great condition after more than 10 years. We are disappointed to see that the quality has gone down with the new house even though it is a more expensive home. There were many errors in the building process that we caught and had to bring to the field manager's attention. There were still many issues that need to be addressed after the closing.

The finishing of the house is below average and the price paid for the house seems pretty high. The corners are very rough and not finished as per expectations. Those were not smoothen for a nice look. The baseboards were left with holes; though the field manager send someone to fix those but those are still looking pretty rough. The paint on the baseboards is not smooth; it is still showing the filled holes different from the paint. The transitions and turns of the baseboards are not aligned and shows big gapes. The woodwork on the stair doesn't seem to be done by a professional at all; the nail holes are filled but are very prominent and can be seen easily at a first glance. The window frames were left very rough and were not smoothen for a nice look. I believe the house is completed in a rush and lot of things to be fixed are left without any attention. Pulte really need to revisit the house and fix those things to the minimum expectations. ... More

Pulte did not meet our expectations with respect to the quality of workmanship of the house. There were so many drywall issues before closing which Pulte didn't bother fixing and asked us to close the home first and rest will be taken care right after closing. It's been 6 weeks since we moved in and our drywalls were not fixed as promised. They kept postponing dates and only performed temporary fixes and not resolving the issue as a whole. Due to this we are unable to settle down in the house as quickly as we could. If I could build a home all over again, I would go with a different builder.

Pulte responds to minor issues in a timely manner. However, I have no driveway, only rocks and front steps that are pressed wood. Very unsafe. Have lived here almost a month and they say “soon.” Why? It’s almost June. My back porch is about 4 feet off the ground. No railings.

Not trustworthy, they ignore issues that are brought to their attention. Rude foreman, lied to us several times. I will not buy from them again.

After submitting an offer that was excepted, a deposit was made, and a very important item that was agreed upon was taken away. It’s tough and I could forfeit my deposit I was told I would not get the item after three weeks into this and there was nothing they could do about it. I was told I could forfeit my deposit if I didn’t like it. I was hoping after communicating back-and-forth for weeks on this item that it will come to a resolution that I was very happy with and unfortunately it did not. Another frustration I have concerns a privacy fence request that I submitted weeks ago. I have been told that my fence request and anything to do with ARC is on hold because we have no HOA. I don’t understand this as the majority of the homes being built in the same neighborhood are all getting fences. In conclusion I was disappointed with the sales team and management of sales, but very happy with the efforts of the of construction and project managers. (Jordan, Rob)They did a good job in solving any issues I had in their control. The overall townhome is nice, I am enjoying it. ... More

We had a great initial experience while at the model home and home design process. There were minor issues which were easily resolved. Towards the end things went poorly. It was obvious there were milestones that needed to be met even if standards would be sacrificed. We ended doing our final walkthrough with the home being unfinished. There were literally walls that were unpainted and holes. When we closed there were actually still open holes with exposed electrical pieces. I received many apologies and excuses. It is now two months after closing and still receive intermittent emails about how they will update me in 48 hours and this is over a week ago. My biggest mistake is giving good marks on their quality survey, which they will ask you to do. I guess it was foolish of us to think that they would not complete the work that needed to be done if we gave the low survey scores they actually deserved. We spent well over $500k on our home and would recommend that you consider your options carefully given what we have experienced and are currently experiencing. ... More

The woman who handled our purchase has been great and has been very responsive when we brought up concerns. However, the man responsible for our home construction was nice enough, but we are still waiting a month later for him to fix problems noted prior to closing. Though he repeatedly told us that he would be with us for thirty days following closing. The warning about “getting work done before they get your money” could not be truer. He missed two options we had requested. The first was fixed prior to closing. The second was a double sink in the bathroom. There was only one sink installed. He “guaranteed” the correct set up within 4 days. Then it was moved to the next week and then moved again. Finally, we said enough. However, the job we finally got left the bathroom filthy with three areas of the drywall needing attention (which I will end up doing). And now neither the mirror nor the lighting fixture is centered. So we are forced to accepted substandard work because he did not read the plans. We also paid a lot of money for upgraded walls. As we paint the walls, I cannot believe all of the wall prep that I have to do to fill in problems with the drywall and sand down huge areas of paint drips. (I won’t even go into how bad the paint is.) But I will mention the poor workmanship with the baseboards. There are numerous gaps that they attempted to fill with caulk only to even do a bad job with the caulk. Right now, we are dealing with popping noises coming from the canned lights in the kitchen and bathroom, and a loud garage door opener. While these are the problem areas, there are some things that are done well and some nice unexpected touches. ... More

Disappointed in some of the bathroom fixtures, about as cheap as they could get. Frustrated that homes that have not closed have their cement sidewalks and driveways in and we have been hear over a month and still do not have our cement. Still are not graded either so we cannot plant grass. When painters came in to fix items they rushed and did not do a quality job. Front door repair looked like a 6th grader did the work. other homes being built in subdivision, so nails and screws all over the street and no-one ever cleans them up except me. Takes like 10 minutes, someone at Pulte could do it, as a result I have had a flat tire already. The paint is frustrating because it is easily marked and cannot be cleaned, must repaint. Disappointed in the return venting, rooms have vents above door instead of return vents in rooms, so allows noise and light in. ... More

Will never have Pulte build me a house again

Terrible quality and very poor responsiveness when issues identified during construction process. Don’t build with Pulte!

I want to first recognize Jeff, the Construction Manager, for the great job he did throughout the process. Jeff consistently kept me updated on the progress of construction and truly went above and beyond to ensure the project was completed on time. Because of his efforts, I was able to move out of my apartment and into my new home on the day of closing. His professionalism, communication, and dedication were excellent. Unfortunately, my concerns are more with Pulte as a company and some aspects of the construction quality and homeowner experience. Some of the layouts and materials used feel very basic for the price point. There were also several issues after move-in: Incorrect information was provided regarding trash and recycling. I could not connect to internet service when I moved in, which prevented me from working remotely. Spectrum had no answers and referred me to the HOA, where the response I received was very rude and unhelpful. The construction quality in certain areas has been disappointing. The window screens do not fully seal all four corners, allowing bugs and flies to easily enter the home. The sliding lanai door does not have a screen, and bugs constantly come into the house. I wake up almost every morning to dozens of dead bugs inside that I have to clean up daily. Another major issue is that my unit’s water meter was apparently being used for community irrigation without this ever being disclosed to me before closing or before I was instructed to place the meter in my name. I only discovered this after receiving my water bill and contacting the city myself to investigate. Homeowners should not have to discover issues like this on their own or front costs for irrigation and then wait for reimbursement.( this issue is still not resolved) Overall, while I appreciate Jeff’s efforts and professionalism, I believe Pulte needs to improve communication, construction quality, and the overall homeowner support experience after closing. ... More

My home floors was in horrible condition still is as of today , they lied to me said they would take care the problem , they did nothing about it !!! Problem still exists as of today , now it’s time to have my furniture to be delivered my flooring still a horrible messed!!!!!