Pulte Homes Reviews in Houston, TX

The experience of purchasing the home direct with Pulte was pleasant. We found the house to have our ideal layout. They included extra favors without cost to us and were much appreciated. The energy efficiency features are noticeable, even when compared to our previous home which was also a new build with similar claims. We generally get very quick responses to fix issues around the house, but the number of issues keep growing. Workmanship and material wise, it is a level below our previous builder. The issues range from things breaking, bad installation, to material choices that could be more thoughtful for long term ownership. The walls and paint crumble at the slightest bump (the surface is also very porous, gets dirty, and impossible to clean without damaging). The kitchen sink bottom was flat - bothered us so much that we spent money to replace the new sink with one that actually sloped down towards the center drain. The wood floors have a surface that dust easily stick to and not easy to simply vacuum. Our previous home had ScuffX paint and quartz sink - incremental qualities that we took for granted looking back that made our homeownership cheaper and more carefree. Then there are the actual issues. Two doors couldn't close. Floor board under carpet popped up. Garage door de-railed. Circuit breaker issues. Sliding door had problems closing tight without force. Plastic bags embedded in the back deck concrete that became exposed. Scars and grooves on the garage concrete from construction. In the community, the gates still haven't worked consistently (remote issues, gates wouldn't open or close, keypad broken, EZ tag feature still hasn't worked). In our first year in our previous new build house, we did the 1-year warranty walked and fixed 3-4 things max, all from the expected house settling). We've blown past that in the first month. ... More

Hired a home inspector is worth it, although my issues are inside the house. I had a home inspector and he save me by pointing out bad work such as the problem with the roof (sloppy work), he saw the standard water and the bad landscape just to name a few. When the homeowner walks through, look at everything, ensure that your upgrade is quality and what you paid for (mine was not), ensure that the floors are free from having paint drip on them (I am still removing paint drip), ensure caulk is where it should be and no hole, ensure the landscape is done right and when using the sprinkler there is no standing water and the water is draining. Ensure the floor baseboard is the length it should be and not short and fill in with caulk that looks like crap and to Pulte, it ok and will not correct the problem. The individuals that work on the house take a shortcut instead of doing the job right the first time. There is no Quality Check over these individuals and it all up to the buyer to look in places he/she might not think of looking or think it might be alright, trust me it is not. Yes, Pulte wants their customer to be happy before closing, what I learn through this process that the homeowner can only sign off on what he/she see when during the walkthrough and when you signed off places you would not think to look because the work thinking the same and when cleaning the homeowner will find all the short cut instead of correcting them Pulte fill in with caulk and probably thing the warranty will expire before the homeowner noticed the damage. Pulte has been responsive to the service requests that I have requested, the problem with their procedures is when a service is a request someone come out to inspect and might agree that the service should be done or not. Pulte had been good in following up to see have the service requests been completed. The quality of the materials is very bad, I paid to upgrade the tub it looking like Pulte got it from a junkyard, it appears to be use and someone had to come and restored it. I paid to upgrade the cabins and some of the doors had to be replaced due to crack, some of the top/bottoms of the cabin doors did not paint to match the other doors and they are not of good quality. Items that are standard in the house such as countertops, carpets are of poor quality as well however Pulte charge an arm and a leg to upgrade and after seeing the tub, cabinets, and tile floor that cost me plenty I am happy that I did not upgrade the carpet it would be money not well spend and probably get much better quality at Home Depot/Walmart. This is the third house I brought under Pulte and the worst! Beware of spending your money to upgrade, the homeowner probably comes out better going with the standard and hire a professional to do the upgrade. The standard and upgrade items are not top quality some look like it had been used, had been sitting outside and is not new. This is the third house I have brought from Pulte; it is the WORST of the three and since moving in and finding all the short cut the workers took to do something instead of doing it right the first time. Pulte's claim to build based on quality - that might have been true in the first two houses I brought in 1996, 2001, it is not true in 2020. Pulte Quality is more like use, very cheap looking and it looks like items are used, came from a junkyard, and Pulte forgot to restore it before installing it in the homeowner's home. Pulte upgrade is not cheap, however; the quality is cheap/used. My overall experience went from happy to disappointed to cannot wait to sell the house! ... More

Someone told me I have to accept that these are "cookie cutter" homes slapped together and sold at highest market value. I like the house but the quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail are lacking. Repairs were sub-standard.

The quality is par - these are workers not craftsman; wish I could send photos of our upgraded paint work - we purchase upgraded paint (white walls and gray trim.). Our gray trim work should have clean lines - this isn’t the case, we have gray smeared into the floor and walls. We were told that they have replaced those workers for others but how does that help us know, as we now need to hire real painters to fix the paint. And not to mention our front door ( outside) looks like a three year old painted it. As for the material used - all we can say is that it’s cheap, unless you upgrade to level 5 or above which is what we did ( almost $50k in upgrades)...except for our shower. We moved in May 22, week one our shower handle feel off - we placed a work order in three weeks ago and was told it was going to take another 2-3 weeks ( so one month to fix something we could fix in 5 min), After looking at what we have ( cheap) we’re now ripping that shower out and replacing with a frameless shower ( something more sturdy). Deadbolts on the back and patio do not work properly. The actual home is beautiful- I can’t say that our construction Mgr was one of the best. It’s not his fault that their material is cheap. ... More

We love our home, but the experience we went through was not pleasant at all. We came to a house to a non working dishwasher, a hole in the outside roof, the grass had foot prints that made the surface uneven.

I appreciated the step by step process by construction and leading up to closing, but then once I closed it was all different. My dishwasher was installed wrong and caused major water damage. This resulted in my hardwoods being removed and replaced during my first week (the very next day I closed). I couldn’t properly move in and access my kitchen for days. There were many issues with how the home was completed with an overall “sloppy” completion. Even when workers were sent back out they did not fix it properly and had to come out again and again. I still have unresolved issues. I have to keep asking and follow up on unfinished work and do not feel that I got what I paid for when I closed. The communication is weak and quality of the finished product is disappointing. As a first time homeowner, I walked into a mess and was completely unhappy my first week when it should have been a happy first week. Now a month into my first home, I’m still trying to get concerns addressed and my home finished. For example, I paid for screens on my siding doors and they never were installed. That’s a month without them while they were paid for and I had to point this out to Pulte myself. Sprinklers were not installed correctly and in the wrong position and I’m still waiting on this repair and cannot use them until they are fixed. Scratches and stain on my kitchen counters. Bath tub dented and scratched. The list continues. Pulte keeps telling me to wait or that they are working on it, but I lost trust in the process. I have to be the consistent reminder and stay on top of every detail. Overall, I am having to take time out of my work schedule to schedule repairs that should have been addressed during inspections. I wish I had a better experience. Disappointed. ... More

As we walk through our home, I see so many flaws, lack of heart put into the smallest things. The caulking looks like a childs work, corners are not squared and off on sides, counter tops drilled for 3 holes and there should have been one. Instead of replacing, it was covered and left as if we wouldn't notice. It was attempted to be fixed, but for sure still noticable! Cabinets are leaning and it has taken forever to get them to even call us back. The carpet on steps is unraveling. Im having a hard time with all the imperfections! On a new home??

The sales rep, mortgage lender were all very nice. The problems came after. The contractor did not fix everything he said he would. He then ghosted us. We had to file warranty claims and of course they couldn’t all come at the same time so I had to take multiple days off from work and one time a worker stepped through our ceiling causing another thing that needed to be fixed. I finally just gave up. The counter tops chipped (in like three different spots) in the first two months. We were told the counter tops were very durable but obviously not. Tried filling a warranty claim and was denied. Apparently everyone needs a water filtration system in the home, that would have been nice to know how bad the water is. What was supposed to our first new home and forever home has been a disaster. Stay away! ... More

The buying experience was great. The builder, Ryan, kept us updated along the way and the mortgage team was very helpful. The overall layout and quality of workmanship has been great. However, since we’ve moved in, the warranty team has been very unresponsive for the issues we have had. We have been in the house almost two months and have had constant AC issues. Multiple rooms, upstairs and down, have been 10+ degrees warmer than the thermostat. The AC company was informative but they told us to make the repairs, they had to wait on Pulte. I reached out to the warranty coordinator multiple times via text and email after I was told what was going on and it took almost two weeks to get any response. Once I got the response, I told the coordinator our availability and the AC company showed up on a day when no one was home. It is getting rather frustrating. I have yet to get a response on some of the other issues we have had. Most things are great but in Texas, constant AC issues with no response is definitely no fun. ... More

I am 2-1/2 months in and here is the list of what I have had issues with. - Cleanliness. The exterior of the home was very dirty and they had to come back 2 other times to clean mud, residues from windows, concrete, and debris. They still left behind razor blades and nails as well as other debris after 2 attempts. - Fence was not finished. Missing topper on front facing section - Wood trusses were missing from the front of the house and one of the ones that was installed was wildly crooked. - Wall plates and other piping that runs into the wall left with gaps where you could behind the drywall - Grouting and finish work in areas that were not visible standing were not done - Cracked kitchen cabinetry was installed and had to be replaced later. The touch up work still has blemishes. - Gouged bathroom cabinet had to be replaced - Broken exterior water spout handle still not replaced - Uncovered wires on AC unit knocked loose by my dog turning off cooling - Crooked overhead shower pipe that as of today I discovered was only bent back into place and shimmed with folded magnets and caulked over. - LED lights in kitchen already gone out - Mold discovered by me during the build process AND THE BUILDER WAS JUST GOING TO FINISH OVER IT. A whole run on 2 sides of a wall had to be removed treated and some of the wood replaced. - Blueprint was wrong and I had to catch the wrong installation of a water heater instead of the tankless system That is what I recall off the top of my head. In my opinion, that's just too much. Another frustrating part is in trying to get all this stuff handled, every time I send in things to be addressed they are never fully taken care of. For example if I have 3 concerns 2 get handled. It's been that way since the build process. The attention to detailed communication is lacking. I will add that I understand the contractor world. I manage flooring contractors in 28 markets across 5 states that service retail customers. I feel like these things are just kicked over and little follow up or accountability to the end result is actually happening. I think it would be nice to hear from someone that is not just in charge of cleaning up the warranty issues. ... More

After I moved in for a month the most feeling is disappointing. I have so much stress from this house. I have spent so much time cleaning this house when I moved in. They don't even clean it before I close this house. There are stains on the bathtub and shower that I still cannot remove. Every window is full of dust. The quality of this house is not ok. The paint on the wall easily falls off. The dishwasher is not working. The A/C has been fixed 4 times and the pipeline issues are still haven't fixed yet. The tile in the master bathroom is broken and is waiting to be fixed. Carpet work is very poor and waiting to be fixed. The work on my house is not what I expect, but according to the warranty group and builder, these are 'human work' so these are normal imperfections. I was gonna buy the house in Richmond but then I was referred by my relative - one of your current customers in the same community. She said Pulte is a good company with good customer service and good quality. But after I buy this house I so regret I did not buy the house in Richmond. Even though my cousin and I have the same floor plan I can see the difference in the work of the houses. The reason why people buying new houses is for fewer issues not like the house I bought. I keep dealing with the warranty group, builder, and the appliance company or A/C company to fix all the issues in my house. And I have to take my work off several days already to stay at home for fixing these issues. Obviously and eventually I will need to take more days off because the tiles and carpet and the A/C pipeline, and dishwasher issues all haven't been fixed yet. I would not recommend anyone to buy the house here since the quality of the house is not as good as it should be. So so so much headache. ... More

We’ve had plumbing issues multiple times. One plumber found paint inside the toilet tank clogging it. The paint inside the home rubs off if you attempt to clean anything off of it. Everything that touches the wall leaves a mark or rips the paint off. We have multiple chipped tiles and it occurred within the first 1-2 months of closing. Roxanne, the sales agent was very unprofessional when we had an issue about a stair-railing selection. Pulte was very prompt in following up with these issues once reported. Our home cost in the upper 300’s, we expected a little more.

I have a bad experience. The house has some issues with doors and the cover plate of the washer & drier and the theater room is wrongly designed and now I can not install an screen and projector and now the project manager doesnt response my calls

Not 100% clarity throughout but overall did not seem bad overall. Disappointed how many things were needed on the blue tape walk. Some repairs had to be done more than once. The thin layer of paint on the walls causes them to mark easily. Some finishing touch not applied. There is an essence of cheapness about the finish. Finding lots of little things post purchase that just spoiled the experience of buying a new home.

We would NOT buy a Pulte home again. Not all bad. Our builder was good, but sales team were liars and deceivers. We were sold a lot on a small lake/ pond that retained water when we bought it. Our contract even called it a lake lot. Then a couple months later, Pulte informed us it would not retain water. It was now going to be a Detention pond. Warranty department very slow in responding to simple issues and then telling me that my Ring door bell that never worked was a Do It Yourself warranty return. HOA management chosen by Pulte charges ridiculous fees to review plans for additions to home, and does not respond in a timely manner. Their restrictions are way too strict. Pool and recreation area was suppose to be completed 2 months ago is still not done. As we meet our new neighbors, we are finding that they are also having the same bad experiences. After you close on your new home, Pulte homes divorces itself from you. All they want is their profits. Also, if you try to call Pulte homes to complain, you cannot reach anyone, and no one will call you back. Beware of this terrible company. ... More

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.

"Hydration" cracks in cement in garage, front porch, back porch. I continue to see cracks, chipping, scaling, chunks of concrete missing from garage and front/back porch areas. Repairs have been made once but cracks continue to expand. I've purchased many homes (both new and pre-owned) and have never experienced foundational cracks to this degree. I am continually told the foundation integrity is solid but I can't see how that is true. Even so, the cracks significantly degrade the "curb appeal" of what is otherwise a beautiful home. Given the cost of the home, I'm extremely disappointed cracks continue to show and expand. Perhaps I should have considered another builder. ... More

The home buying experience is okay. The builder's lender involved some high fees so we didn't choose them. The closing day was okay, but all the documents were delayed so we did not receive community gate access nor trash bins until 6-8 weeks after we moved in. The wood floor and doors are not quality material, chip off easily only a few weeks after moved in. The irrigation valve was broken and Pulte insurance would not take care of it and their management are using freezing weather as excuses. We understand that Pulte home prices are slightly lower than other builders, but quality is not that good given the overall price we paid. Will look for options other than Pulte home in the future. ... More

He wouldnt response to emails, texts or phone calls.

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

Not at all satisfied with the quality and workmanship of the house. The outside patio/deck slope/gradient does not allow rainwater to flow out, this causes stagnant water on the patio, which could produce mold. The front concrete/cement is breaking. The worst and fearful thing is that the upper portion of the house shakes when we run the washer and dryer. The hardwood floor is chipping off. The gutter from roof was broken at the time of closing. The light bulbs started going out soon after we moved in. The garage door makes unusually high noise. There are nails all over the place, during first month we had 4 flat tires. ... More

The house looks nice but the workmanship is poor. Only a couple of days after moving in we found many issues with the house. Crushed ducting in the attic, air conditioner breaking, cabinets not installed correctly, appliances not installed properly, wiring done incorrectly, and poor job on the wood floors to name some of the issues. It has been evident the work was done without any regard to quality in mind. The builder did not follow through on several things we were told were going to get done. When we would call to ask about the issues with the house no one was helpful in how to get it fixed. It seemed as if their job was finished once the house was sold. ... More

Was not the greatest experience overall.

Paint finish quality is horrible. Peeling and chipping paint on walls and doors already. Drywall feels very weak (crumbles when you put basic drywall screws in to mount anything). I was promised at closing that remaining items on punchlist would be taken care of ASAP after I signed. It has been well over a month and we are still waiting on things to be done. I had to go chasing after them for a lot of things. Took multiple calls and messages before any movement on tasks.

It a lot mistake , wall between rooms is too thin . The cleaner is not do right job, paint all over on titles.the caulking is not smooth,…..