Del Webb Reviews in Austin, TX

Stay involved in the building process. Don't assume anything.

Del Webb tends to squeeze its subcontractors to the point that only the most egregious issues are addressed -- *IF* you notice them and *IF* you vociferously complain. There is no pride in the work that is done and the finishing touches are just plain missing. Regular inspection of the construction process and rigorous screening of specs are a must. Also, ensure that any promises made during the construction are in writing. But, overall, they are admittedly a notch better than some other builders (Perry Homes, K&B, DR Horton).

I’ve found several major issues with the house since I moved in and contacted the warranty division. They’ve come out to look and agreed repairs are needed, but nothing has been taken care of.

The workmanship in our home is, to be polite, poor. Paint spatters on the floors in every room in the house. Out of square walls. Doors that don't fit the frames. These are just a few of the issues we have had with this house. We never heard from our salesman again after the contract was signed. Overall this was not the experience we had looked forward to. It's not likely that we would ever buy another Pulte home.

This is my third home in Sun City and this last home we had build was way below standard . I wish I could show the interior to a top executive from the Pulte Homes ! Believe me it would make him cry to spend $ 500.000.00 for this property .

Our salesperson Sarah was great. She has been very helpful. Wish I could say that about the construction process. We signed contract Feb. 1 and closed Dec. 16. The house was not ready to close. Lots of issues and the paint and texture job was terrible. Still trying to get everything taken care of two months later. Jesse in Warranty has been very helpful but lots to do.

Can’t believe anything said

Make sure you inspect construction through the stages of build where possible.

Be aware that the labor used to build the home are less than skilled. Most likely they were picked up at Home Depot for the day. Rugs laid wrong, poor grouting, kitchen cabinets damaged, painting was sloppy, all over windows and driveway when we closed on the house. I have previously purchased 19 new homes. This was the worst.

Of the more than 15 new homes we have built or purchased, this has been the worst experience. There is no pride of workmanship, quality is terrible and response to issues has been poor.

Every house I see in Sun City has a rain sensor with a bracket on their gutter. When I looked for mine it is sitting in my gutter. So I am thinking why would someone just put my rain sensor in my gutter instead of using a bracket like everyone else? It did not fall there someone had to do that instead of doing it right. That is my reason for the low rating.

The experience was less than positive due to lack of information on what to expect, being 1500 miles away and finding out things we should have been made aware of during the purchase AFTER we moved in.

Pulte was very responsive to the quality related issues encountered. We saw shortcuts that led to some of the quality issues.

Disappointed in the quality of the workmanship compared to other Pulte homes. Cracked concrete, inside doors that are not leveled / can't be closed and which were fixed by bending door hinges. Kitchen cabinets that needed touching up. Door seals that needed to be replaced since they were short of the door width. Misaligned garage door, Paint droplets on tile floor. We had 4 windows glass panes replaced. Not sure whether the work was rushed to meet closing date.

The model was beautiful but after interest money/or deposit - letter tells the homebuyer-you will be getting NOTHING you saw in the model. Quality of kitchen cabinets, fake quartz, finishing of concrete (front porch, back patio) very low quality. Any complaints are met with-This is the way it is, we can't do anything about your complaint) They do respond to problems-but often say-can't do anything about that) RUN the other way when you hear the word Pulte.

Pulte builds a minimal home that in my opinion is hastily and sloppily built. After purchasing the home and employing workmen to do renovations/upgrades, it is apparent Pulte's workmanship is sub-par--floors & walls uneven, trash stashed behind the walls, quality of cabinets are cheap, offerings to personalize are limited (why we can only have one choice in flooring that encompasses all the extra bathrooms and laundry room and why we cannot have better quality tubs and tiled shower floors in the extra bathrooms or the option to pay for soft close on all the cabinets is ridiculous!). And while I appreciate the warranty process for things not working or in need of repair, when we do get people to come to do the repairs--they are incompetent, sloppy and usually create a mess that needs a follow up repair, particularly with Jkraft cabinets and the flooring company. Not impressed but we wanted to live in Sun City. ... More

The construction manager did no quality control/management on the home because from the start we had to call warranty service to get items repaired and had our walls ripped apart due to electrical shortage problems. Stripped out parts were put in and the list goes on. The front tree is dead but isn't covered because it's a landscaping issue and that's not part of warranty. We didn't even have a choice of the tree we wanted in the front yard even though we were able to choose all the options of the home from the ground up. Not the quality and experience we were expecting when we choose to build. ... More

Save your money. I bought a $150,000 KB Home in 2005 that had zero upgrades and was more focused on craftsmanship than this $650,000 Pulte home. Baseboards and door trim cut short and filled in with caulking. Wavy baseboards down the wall. Trash drawer bearing falling out. GFCI breaker keeps tripping. That's little stuff. I'm waiting on the big issues to show up. I doubt this house will last over 10 years without a serious remodel. Additionally, if you live in an unfinished neighborhood, you will be living in a dump with constant junk in the street and trash (Beer cans, food wrappers, construction materials) in your yard from the construction workers. Pulte doesn't make them keep the area clean. The only positives is that it energy efficient and Pulte does respond to warranty calls. Unfortunately, we had to buy new build as we are under 55. Our plans are to sell this one and buy an older "non-cookie cutter" Dell Webb built home when I turn 55. ... More

There is little or no attention to detail. Quality control is most definitely lacking. My saleslady was the highlight of my whole experience. In a couple of instances, I was lied to which affected my trust. My end result is good...but could be so much better. One buys for lifestyle in Sun City and no home quality!

We paid 895K for this home. One wall is crooked, the oven hood leaks grease between the hood and the backsplash, and it has caused staining on the grout. Now my special needs son's bathroom is backing up from the walk-in shower all the way to his room door. I'm so disappointed I have no words to express it in a respectful way. If I'm asked, I will tell all we've been through unless it can be made right. a brand-new home with grease leaking out of the stove hood and a shower backing up into the bedroom. What a mess and disappointment.

The experience left us exhausted and extremely frustrated. 1. Pulte employees continually state that they are a “production builder,” yet they have the audacity to charge custom home prices. 2. The attention to detail was non-existent in most regards (walls in/out of square). We pointed out several things and time and again subcontractors had to be brought back as they couldn’t seem to correct the issues the first or second time. If Del Webb was still building here in Sun City, I would hope it would be a much better experience. Sadly, Pulte is the only choice of builder if you want to live in Sun City. To sum up, each and every new neighbor we’ve met have similar or worse experiences than ours. By far and away the worst professional experience of our lives. ... More

The most important items that are visible for fit and finish leave a lot to be desired. Painters don't properly tape around hardware. Many things aren't square and is obviously visible. Warranty calls are in a backlog for obvious reasons.

The selection process is extremely rushed, and you cannot make changes. I had the home inspected, and there was multiple issues on a “completed home”. Construction manager taken off job, and customer service is slow to make needed repairs.

Not a custom home. Average quality at best! Construction manager missed many quality issues. Poor response to questions during process. Many items not completed prior to closing. Sales and interior designer best part of process. Sub contractors work poorly monitored.

The floor plan works well for me. The finishes are problematic. Drywall, texture, molding are all sloppy. Since moving in spent time cleaning up paint splatter off of floor, glue off of countertops. Will end up sanding down repainting areas of baseboards. Big issue such as frameless shower door that doesn’t close is being addressed quickly after working with warranty office.