Shea Homes Reviews in Phoenix Mesa, AZ

We did not spend much (hardly any) time reviewing the options or what we were getting. (I know, dumb.) We simply trusted that Shea would go a great job and build a quality home. We were not disappointed. :)

The number of models and construction options made choosing hard but very satisfying, We got what we wanted. The design center was very helpful in completing our house. Even with a pandemic, Shea kept us informed throughout the construction process and met every benchmark.

Trilogy/Encanterra is a beautiful community filled with lovely homes and people. The staff at Shea were (and are) great to work with and the value you receive for your home buying money is outstanding. I highly recommend this place be put on your list of possibles..... once you drive through the main gate and then tour the model homes and the grounds..... well, lets just say: "resistance if futile". This place will definitely get your attention.

The house is beautifull from the display but once you settle in things begin to appear out of place. I give an overall 3-star experince because the sellers witheld critical information or bully me after I signed the deal and found issues that needed correction and overall poor concept. For example, the guy that handed over the keys did not explain the working of anything in the smart home, shifting the responsibility to white glove that also did not deliver as promised. Same guy became hostile when I pointed out bulbs hanging from the ceiling in bathroom and closet saying the house was sold as is!!!! I have since realized the sprinkler system was broken, the dish washer storing water from the sink, several (about 10) bulbs sparking and blinking when turned on, 6 dead bulbs, security sensors on windows prevent fully opening curtains making it a shady job. The house is drowning in water from broken sprinkers (and maybe pipes as well) because moisture level about one foot high has appeared on the backwall of the house and fence, and the ground is extremely wet that water can be squeezed out of it. It looks like a known problem that was concealed and sprinklers turned on only during the short buying process. This particular problem should have been disclosed before signing as the soil has gradually become saturted with water. Empire's white glove technician stole all equipment and did not install Ring citing "no equipment on site" and has not returned it after my realtor ask them to bring it back. The technician also could not explain the working of the sound system and sprinkles. The design of the house is flashy but poorly conceived. Example placement of the dinning area is a complete failure, facing the toilet! The house does not receive enough natural light to not use lighting in the living area, kitchen and dinning area during the day due to shading of windows by a poorly spaced 2 storey neighboring building. Make sure to take a tour with lights on and out in order to assess the lighting situation of certain areas of the house. As a new home owner I feel taken advantage of and a bridge of trust and transparency as some of the problems only became apparent after signing a house that they say "was sold as is". ... More

some accessories used is old fashioned, Dimmers, Dimmable bulbs, Softclose toilet seats.

All involved from sales to construction to post construction did a good job.

Good company for first time home.

It would’ve been helpful for us to be able to speak with some recent home owners For options. The sales and design people are helpful but depending upon who you work with you will get different answers or explanations of options. I would never use Shea’s landscaping people again as the work is very poor and expensive. I would also get basic flooring and pay to have an outside company redo the floors for about 1/3 the cost Otherwise the home is beautiful seems well-built And the neighborhood is outstanding

Overall I believe Shea builds a very good home. But my opinion There were too many issues incomplete from our walk thru. the exterior painting of the house, the service garage door, our kitchen counter top stained, too many wrong color paint on patch ups, cabinets with scratches marks that are very visible, crack in bathroom sink. I expected more of the walk thru items completed.

Great customer service!! the house took a little longer then expected. Aimee, Kyle and Connie have been great to work with!!!

This was our first home purchase that was a new build and everything about our new home is just fantastic. Great quality by SHEA.

Great experience...nice people to work with...good team work. A few explanations could have been explained a little better, not living in this environment before, but all in all, very satisfied and pleased.

Shea was great throughout the entire building process. When there was an issue they were very responsive to resolve our concerns.

Bailey,Mike an Fabian were great. On the sales end we had several individuals but all were very helpful!

This was our second build in Encanterra with Shea. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and professional. Susan at the design center was very helpful and got us through the process of selecting our finishes quickly. We did spend quite a bit of time before our meeting with her, selecting a lot ahead so our time with her was more efficient. Antonio and Mike, our site managers, were always eager to meet and address any concerns early on.

Bit more custom choices would be nice

Shea representatives from Sales to Building Sup’s and Support Staff, have been fantastic. Many are lifelong employees, which says A Lot, and they all seem to care about providing a great experience and buttoned-up final product. Of course, there are ALWAYS issues at the end of a build and after closing, and you can always expect minor fixes & finishes to be needed. Most frustrations we have had are scheduling trades to fix details post-closing and a few things that could have been avoided with more care during the build (again back to trades - not Shea or Shea employees). Overall - we are very happy, satisfied and recommend Shea! ... More

Claire was extremely helpful,and a pleasure to work with.I highly recommend Shea Homes

Sales was extraordinary making it possible to relocate from VA. Would have been impossible without Margie’s help. Mortgage lending was extremely supportive and innovative. Found a very creative mortgage that was ideal for us! Field mgr was awesome. Jason was a 12 on a 1-10 scale. I’ve built 6 new homes, Jason was by far the best. TLB landscaping is outstanding! Both price and quality exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend to our neighbors!! Very happy with workmanship. Attention to details immaculate. Design outstanding. My only negative feedback is timing? But the house and community were worth the wait. No regrets. ... More

We really liked that Shea had the different stage reviews, in the building process. Especially showing us the walls before closing with sheet rock. This helped in making decision's of where to place things on the walls. It would have been nice, if during the building process, we could have added solar and or if that had been an option. Especially here in Arizona. Otherwise, everything was great. And the superintendent Alexis was GREAT to work with.

Throughout the buying and building experience I was kept informed of progress and given realistic deadlines. Most of my issues have been with the appliances. In general the fit and finish are very good.

Not pleased with the quality of the finishes and appliances at this price point

We bought a spec house and had a good experience.

We had our house built during Covid and while were living in Illinois. We felt the communication with Mike, who was general superintendent for the project, was great. He kept us informed, answered the phone and our questions and always had a terrific attitude. When we got into finishes and punch list items, Conner was fantastic to work with. He was there almost immediately with the normal day to day issues that we asked to deal with and like Mike, always had a great attitude and a smile. This home is amazing and we couldn't be happier.

Shea builds a beautiful home with thoughtful layouts. Let me start with Kara. She was incredible to work with throughout the process. She always went above and beyond for us and helped us during the difficult emotional times of building a home. She is the gold standard for representing Shea Homes!!! Scott was out Field Manager. Like Kara, Scott was a G-d send. He was extremely communicative throughout the build. He always took our calls and responded to our texts. No ask was unimportant to Scott. If it was important to us, he looked into it and responded quickly. Scott had zero black holes. I never had to remind him a second time about anything throughout the 12 month build. His attention to detail was incredible. He would notice various things (ie tile not level, master bath accent tile appearance, and so many other details),that quite honestly, we may have missed, and he would proactively get them corrected until it met his high standards of workmanship. He always explained every detail of the house build so that we understood why certain aspects of the home are built the way they are (ie the attic insulation methodology). As I mentioned, no ask was too much for Scott. We had heard horror stories about other Site Directors which made us feel so incredibly fortunate to have Scott on our home. Like Kara, Scott is the Gold Standard and represents the Shea product to its highest level!!! We are also very thankful to have Steve as our Post-Close Warranty Specialist. Like Kara and Scott, Steve responds very quickly to anything we have and no ask is too big for Steve to handle. We look forward to working with Steve throughout our first year. Design was a total mess!!! The selection offerings were not up to par with the cost of the home and the designer we were assigned to had no idea of what options were truly available and made minimal suggestions. She also struggled immensely with using the design system and selection tools. She made numerous mistakes, that we had to fix after the close, that cost us over $10,000! She even got downright rude at times. The entire design process is extremely rushed and high pressure. They need to completely revamp their Design portion of the build. As a side note, I rated responsiveness to issues a 3 because of the design process not the warranty service. I would actually rate the Design responsiveness a 1 and the Sales, Construction and Warranty responsiveness a 5. Shea Homes did not seem to care, or be willing to assume any responsibility for what happened during design. Our designer was fired, but that does not help us in any way. ... More