Shea Homes Reviews

Not the quality for the price. Not custom. Not clean. Layer of dust throughout, AC filters cakes with dust that unit was struggling to work, a professional was called and discovered every air filter was clogged with construction dust. Roofing was damaged and inconsistent to the point of risking leaks. Cabinets were not fully painted. Etc, etc, etc.

Sales process was great, design center process was a nightmare ! The design center messed up a lot which made the building process very stressful for me.

The buyer must ask questions. Example: Find out if interior paint can be upgraded. More orientation on light switches, waterless tank, and thermostat. Concrete and paint spills on entrance stoop and patio. I'm still waiting for a stovetop and additional water tank remote. This is beyond reps control. He is very responsive. I appreciate his efforts.

Worst experience we have ever had in buying anything. Constantly had to have things redone and waited for that to be done. Suppose to close December 28, 2021 and closed February 4, 2022. As of April 12, 2022 still scheduled repairs to be completed.

It was a mixed feeling experience. Sometimes the customer care was there sometimes it wasn't. We had an issue with closing and it felt like all transparency went out the window. Without that issue it would've been an amazing experience.

Major options in the model may not be available to you. Ask about every option prior to signing. Finish work is horrible but, they do try to make repairs if you point out the issues. Some repairs work, some, not so much. I personally believe in delivering an acceptable and finish product without the customer having to point out issues. Pricing on options. Any upgrades are priced without considering a credit for the included option. Ex. A change from the low grade carpet to a mid level carpet is as much as having the carpet torn out and replaced with high grade product after the purchase closes. In most cases it is cheaper to have something done after the fact. Remember that the design staff work on commission so there may be room to negotiate. I simply said to delete the upgrade, commission on a lesser amount is still better than on zero. ... More

Make sure you keep track of everything otherwise they might try and switch out things you ordered and then make you feel like that was never an option. Overall the experience was okay. They do provide differential treatment to some buyers that are able to do modifications where others are told no. After moving in everything is great except for the caulking. There are holes in it and door jams not completely caulked. Most things seemed rushed instead of taking the time to make sure it’s right.

To get the lot I wanted I had to purchase a Shea Designer home. This meant I could not add any options to the home. While I understand not being able to delete anything, I fail to understand why buyers are not able to add options like an outdoor fireplace which would have increased the sales price and profit of Shea, and would have been a huge service to the buyer.

Disappointment Evaluation – Shea Homes - Trilogy Delivery While I was very pleased with the professionalism and support of the sales and design team — both made the planning and selection process enjoyable and well-organized — the overall home delivery experience from Shea Homes was disappointing. The delivery process lacked the level of care and attention to detail expected from a company serving a 55+ community. Communication was limited, timelines were inconsistent, and follow-through was minimal. The home was not as clean or complete upon delivery as I would have liked, leaving several small details unresolved. In addition, the front yard and side yard retaining wall issues continue to be a disappointment, both in appearance and execution. These areas detract from the overall presentation of our home and should have been addressed prior to delivery. Ensuring quality and readiness should not fall on new homeowners to discover and correct after move-in. I hope Shea Homes reviews its final inspection and delivery procedures to align with the excellent service provided by the sales and design teams. If asked about Shea Homes, I would tell my friends to pay close attention to the details and proceed with caution. ... More

I have had 3 water leaks in my apartment before I even moved in. I had work going on in my apartment for the first 30 days after I received the keys and was not compensated for anything. Very poor management. Would not recommend them again.

I purchased approx 10 plus residential homes, and Sheahome delivered the poorest house quality I have ever purchased. I think I requested 5-6 warranty services within one month.

First off, my mother passed away in January and yet this is still addressed in her name. Shea needs to check their records before they start sending out communications asking for opinions. The process to buy the home was unclear in regards to how interior design choices cost extra. During the process I felt that this was hidden and is unethical. Working with the sales team was stressful and information wasn't shared transparently as one would expect. There was definitely a delay in closing on the home due to Shea wanting to hit a number this calendar year because the house was ready by October/November which caused significant issues on our end for planning. The entire experience was frustrating and needs improvement. ... More

The inside of the home is very nice, and I'm happy with it; however, and it's a BIG ONE. When I walk to my back yard, my neighbors and I can see 100% of everyone's yard. There is zero privacy. They could have raised the fence or at least told me because had I known, I would not have purchased this condo.

We had a Shea home built in a 55+ community. It was not a good experience. The quality of the materials used and workmanship was poor. The walls are not straight, the floors creak, the options for finishes are the lowest quality possible with awful color choices, and you have no control over any of it. There was one person who was responsive to questions in a timely manner, but most were not. You are just a number. They are only in it to make money not for the customer service or overall quality of the home.

The post sale representative doesn't do his best job to inspect and verify if the issues have resolved. The manner is subpar and I don't feel respected as a shea home owner.

I have bought more than one Shea homes due to there quality and customer service and decided to buy this one too from Shea homes. Man what a big mistake, the sale person specially Cathy was just a pain. She made us feel so low from day one and more of a pain during closing. I couldn't understand why she makes stories and screams on you to get her point. I am never ever going to buy anymore homes from Shea just for that reason.

This has not been a good experience. Have been in house over 3 months and still dealing with necessary repairs and there seems to be no sense of urgency. My main concern is that the wood floors have never looked good and this was a very expensive upgrade. They were evidently never cleaned properly and there’s always been kind of a cloudiness and still has some adhesive smears here and there. The Shea warranty dept has made several attempts to take care of them but hasn’t been successful. I contacted Shaw, the manufacturer of this flooring and they emailed me detailed instructions on how to clean floors after completion of construction. They said if it ‘s done properly the floor should look like it just came out of the box but if not, they described it as a post construction haze. I’ll forward these instructions to Shea Warranty Dept. Until the floor is right I don’t want to put down new rugs, get new furniture, etc because it will all have to be moved out again to do whatever is necessary to make these floors look like they should. Hopefully one day soon everything will be taken care of and I’ll be enthused again over this pretty little house, but not yet. ... More

Home was delivered with a lot of visual imperfections (chips, dings, dents, etc) and things that were not fixed depsite notating them in the pre-close walk through. The superintendent called "Shorty" is incredibly rude and incompetent and less than helpful.

The only outstanding part to our experience was the project superintendent (Will Lewis). He did a great job.

We've had several issues which the builder has been very slow to respond. Communication channels no longer exist. One month issues still unresolved more than 6 weeks later. No communication on when. HELP please...

Disapppointed with the finishes on the house, seems very rough and ready. Since moving in, we’ve seen quite a lot of imperfections that overall just feel like the house was very rushed and little care was put into it.

We know people that have bought in other Shea communities - Washington, southern California and Arizona. Build quality and process is night and day over Shea Trilogy Valor. The build quality has fallen short in most major categories, both interior and exterior. We were advocates of Shea Homes prior to buying into Valor. The only bright and shining stars in the home buying process are the warranty specialist and the representative of the homeowner's association! Very attentive, efficient and knowledgeable. Thank you.

To sum this up: the field people are terrible at quality control! Going back and forth 3-5 times for the same issue is poor management.

Thus far we are mostly enjoying our new home. However, the punch list and warranty process is terrible. They push you to close on your home but it is only 90% complete. There are many small details that are not complete and the fine details are of poor quality. Floor creaks, paint issues, exterior issues, door issues etc. They try to get things taken care of but just can't seem to get them resolved. They need to at least double if not triple the number of people they have for their construction punch list and warranty issues. We were only allowed in our home on Sunday's to inspect as the work was going on. They need to allow homeowners to visit daily if they wish to point out and correct issues before it is too late. ... More

Pros 1.The Hyde floor plan in Luxe at Canyons is great and the main reason we bought the house. Cons in order of priority 1. Final Walkthrough and Handover : We are pretty disappointed with this process. Firstly the house lacked a professional deep cleaning and there was still a lot of dust and dirt from construction. Second about 90% issues we found in final walkthrough were not fixed before closing and these were not handed over to the warranty rep. We pretty much had to do this all over again with warranty rep at 1st month and many of these are still not fixed. Finally I am left chasing individual contractors (through Shea) to schedule, inspect their work and ensure I get all the issues fixed. We expected much more from the handover rep and warranty rep. 2. Quality of Materials and Work: We are extremely disappointed in the quality of work and appliances for the price we paid for the house. Within our first month we had a roof leak and the vent stopped working the first time we used it. The quality of hardwood floors seems sub-par even though we picked the upgraded Elite package. It has a lot of dents and wear off from just a month of normal use. Also very disappointing to learn these are not covered by first year warranty. The list of medium/smaller issues goes on as we discover something new everyday day. Additionally the appliances are not covered by Shea and I was left to call the manufacturer multiple times to get a part shipped, tech come out etc when the appliance stopped working. 3. Design Choices and Value for Money: The design packages are not very buyer friendly and the way these are combined did not make a lot of sense e.g floor and counters are part of the same package. Offering a design plan that is more customizable where we can pick and choose different packages for each room will help customers since most other builders offer that. Also disappointed that Shea is the only builder in Canyons that doesn’t landscape front yard for buyers. 4. Specific to Luxe : Luxe is supposedly the higher end of Shea collection in Canyons. But the lots in Luxe are sub-par to other lower end collections such as Gallery. Also some friends who are in Gallery and other Shea collections seem to have better experiences with warrant etc. We would expect the opposite where Luxe has superior service since our house and lot premiums are much higher. ... More