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Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
Buying a home is very stressful; however, the KB staff from sales to closing made sure I was happy and informed through every step of the process. Highly professional and very customer oriented staff. Thank you!
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
Don't let the design and the looks of the homes put you off. They look really expensive but they are not and quality does not suffer because they are not highly priced. I urge you to go look at some models and see for yourself. Phenomenal!
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2018
I met with Donna. Having been a realtor myself, I know a good one when I meet one. Donna was very professional and took all the time I needed to understand the prices and to show me the model home I was interested in. Sadly, the subdivision was too far from my wife's work and we had to pass on this sub.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
We purchased a KB built home in the Cary, NC area within the Amberly subdivision. Within months of taking residence, we discovered a foundation issue which KB Homes corrected since the home was under warranty. We've recently uncovered additional foundation issues and only discovered the issue after pulling up the carpet to resolve a water leak resulting from improper installation of the dishwasher. We have reported this to KB Home and have yet to hear back from the company. Since the home is no longer under warranty, we have no speedy resolution without taking legal action. We are in the market for a new home. Never again will we work with KB Home.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018
The whole experience went well. Marshall **, Bruce **, and Brian ** were great to work with and had no real issues. Main issue that I relayed to Marshall was some of the cost for what you guys call an upgrade. For example you get a garage door but the garage door opener is $600, that should not be and should be included in the price of the home from the get go.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018
If you are having a home built you can't go wrong with KB! This my first home and it has been a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff were knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They calmed all fears and anxiety throughout my first home buying experience. The general contractor Eric was amazing and he is a perfect definition of customer service. This veteran was more than pleased.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
Glad we made the decision to let KB build our home. Very satisfied with our home. We were able to pick out our own designs and overall the experience with KB Home has been satisfying. Our family is very happy to be in our own home.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018
KB provides you with a stellar sales, construction, and customer service team to guide you along the way. Being a first time buyer, I was extremely nervous but the staff at KB made the process enjoyable.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
We had been really concerned about buying a home sight unseen. But Norma was always there to hold our hands and was so patient with all of our questions. Michelle in the showroom needs a medal for being so thoughtful and helpful that the fear of making choices we would have to live with was so much easier. Once construction began we would come by once a week and whenever we had questions Mike always responded promptly and put our fears to rest. We are most thankful that we had such wonderful people to help guide us thru the difficult time of buying a home.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
We went to look at the model home at the KB community we liked, and were very impressed by the layout and feel compared to the competition that we'd already looked at. Working with the sales and lending staff, we could see the dedication they possessed in helping us fulfill our dream of being first-time homeowners. When we met with the Superintendent, Chris, we knew right away that we were in good hands. He took the time to educate us and answer any and all questions we had concerning the building process, and was in constant contact with us throughout. The KB warranty service is an added benefit that really lets us know KB stands behind their product, and Marisela from the warranty department has been great with addressing any minor issues or concerns we've had. Bottom line, KB Home delivers an excellent product and unparalleled service, and I would gladly recommend them to anyone interested in purchasing a new home!
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
The KB Home staff gave my wife and I amazing service from start to finish. Their level of professionalism and knowledge is second to none. Each and every member of the KB Home team was consistent in making sure they took their time to explain each and every detail to my wife and I, so we were comfortable throughout the entire process. Building and buying a new home can be stressful but KB made sure the experience was enjoyable.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018
I definitely give a 10 to their staff. Very professional, make you feel like family and the whole process with KB home is just pleasant, I recommend KB Home to anyone that is looking to purchase a new home, they will provide you with the best experience you could ever find in the market. Way to go KB, congratulations, keep up the good work.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2018
KB Home is one of the premier builders. We were able to customize our home to our specifications and if any changes were needed or wanted they responded in a timely and professional manner. Our home has the feel of a home far more expensive, the workmanship is top notch and we would definitely consider purchasing another KB Home in the future.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018
Overall the home seems to have turned out well. We had one issue that I really hope does not affect the integrity of the build. Our garage on the front right side was built with an angle to it. I am speaking about the wall where the house number is located, and I have verified that it has a slope by use of a level checker. The other issue is that the wrong doors were installed, they are quite similar to the ones that are in the home now, so we did not notice until after we had finalized all of the paperwork and closed. I can understand that it was an easy mix up. The biggest reason I cannot give 5 stars is once again, that incorrectly angled wall.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018
We really enjoyed the experience from start to finish. We were excited to see the build go fast. We were able to see every step of the process. We feel very lucky to have had this opportunity as first time home buyers.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018
I enjoyed working with KB Home. My favorite part was being able to customize my home in the KB Studio. Every staff member was friendly and very helpful. I would recommend KB to a friend. Overall working with KB Home was a nice experience.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018
Upon first arrival at the KB model home in Heron Isles we were treated by Charles ** the sales member on site. He was very warm and welcoming and made me and my fiance feel right at home. There was another couple that was talking to the construction super so Charles took us into the model and walked us around telling us all about the Home and its upgrades that it had. I believe that because of how Mr. ** was able to explain the floor plans and options and because he took the time to walk with us around several models that he was a major factor in us deciding to purchase a home from KB Homes.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2018
I've turned in my 1-year warranty items. It was a specific list provided by an inspector. One month later the contractors were scheduled to come to my home. I've had to follow up several times with the warranty contact, and the contact admitted to dropping the ball. I've taken time off work and not all of the contractors were scheduled. I'm extremely disappointed in Round Rock, Texas.
Reviewed July 30, 2018
With the overall experience I've had so far, if I could do it all over again I'd most likely buy a KB Home. It fits my families needs in today market. I just wish the attention to detail was there. Like the attention to detail that was provided with my in-laws new home by Taylor **. We lived in that new home until our KB Home was built. Comparisons are inevitable due to recent living in 2 new homes, and that's why I'm disappointed in the finished product (comparatively speaking). I have a nice KB Home, but there are obvious and definitive levels to builder's quality.
Reviewed July 27, 2018
Awesome Job and I love our home! This is was an overall great experience! Everyone in the process from sales, to lenders, to studio, and construction all played their roles really well. They made this process less stressful than I could have ever imagined.
Reviewed July 27, 2018
I give KB a five, not because they are perfect (nothing is in this industry), but because they are honest, listen to the customer, have good people working for them, and take a lot of pride in building correctly. I am happy!
Reviewed July 26, 2018
We loved our KB Home experience! Everything went so smoothly from start to finish. Everyone we worked with was very friendly and helpful. Our construction supervisor was fantastic and communicated with us weekly about the progress of our home. It was amazing seeing the process from lot to home. The hardest part was just waiting for it to be done because we were so excited to move in! Only thing I would do differently is make two separate studio appointments instead of both appointments in one day. We will definitely recommend KB Home to our friends and family!
Reviewed July 25, 2018
Angie was absolutely amazing. We are excited for our shutters to get put on, she knew us well! I had to request updates on the loans, the rates were not competitive, I had to get another loan quote to show them that we qualified for far better rates than they were offering. At one point to get a response I had to reach out to the manager to get an update. Further, I had an experience where I asked her as she was "matching" my quote where we were on that, we waited 5 full business days for a response to find out that the person who was analyzing it was on vacation. She should have known this from the get go. That is unacceptable. I know she was screening my calls because I would call, not leave a message, and a couple of minutes later get an email about the loan. That's not OK. Pick up the phone and talk to me.
I will say the person, Linda, who was helping me through underwriting did a great job! There were absolutely no issues with her service. Rosa was unresponsive and went on vacation twice during the processing of my loan without at least letting me know with a simple email. Danny when I discussed with him the concerns about the financing and how long it was going, he would reply with, "I'm sorry this isn't going to YOUR expectation, we've done this a lot, YOUR expectation is too high." I've purchased and sold four houses, I know how the process should go. It's not hard. It's their job to meet me where I am and make it easy. This is accomplished through solid communication and understanding. I would never use this loan company again, even if you were offering me a ton of down-payment assistance. I'd eat it.
I had a concern before we closed, and voiced this to Angie **, and the construction foreman, I think his name was Tony, and he said the tree was fine. I still have some major concern about the tree. I think it's going to or is dying. Further, I was told they'd do a deep clean on the house before we moved in. There is still construction debris on the window in the stairwell, which I will have to purchase a ladder and clean, a couple of the light shades in the kitchen and dining room were cracked (not too worried about this because I plan on buying new ones), there are screws that are now showing heads in the master shower (I can fix this, but I shouldn't have to), the water heater is throwing an error and beeping now, I need to call on that, but apparently it's gone back for a while, because the history shows it does, which is scary.
The driveway has divots in it which when the rain comes they fill with water and stay wet. I did also ask before we closed if all of the sprinklers and drip lines work, I have since found out the drip lines on the plants that were there when this was a parking lot are NOT actually hooked up. I asked that the plants be replaced that had died on that hedgerow.
Reviewed July 24, 2018
We had great experience with KB home, Apex at Berryessa Crossing! Went to the model homes so many times, had so many questions, but all of our concerns and questions were addressed by the sales. Thank you for helping us find the dream home!
Reviewed July 22, 2018
KB Home has a really nice floor plans, the team is really helpful, customer service is really good and the construction team is great. The quality of the materials can be better for the price of the houses. In general I will recommended.
Reviewed July 21, 2018
I have never had a home built from the ground up, but I feel that this has been a good experience and everyone on staff fits their job well for the company. Starting with sales and moving on to the final walk through.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
In general, I want to express my satisfaction and experience with KB Home. I believe that KB Home is a company of excellence with an attentive, helpful, friendly and collaborative staff for each of its clients. Due to my experience, I always seek to satisfy and supply each one of the needs of its clients, so that each family has a pleasant and reliable home. Therefore, I recommend to each and every one of the employees of KB home that they continue to offer a quality service to each of their clients, just as they did with me and my family.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Fantastic and a great place to live. KB Home do beautiful work. Nice and friendly staff. Nice and friendly construction crew. Sales was very helpful and at the end of the day with the blessing of God they gave me a beautiful home.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Very disappointed with this experience. Sales staff was great, lender was great, construction was great. The issue was the CORPORATE OFFICE. We are extremely disappointed with the fact that the corporate office absolutely refused to respond to phone calls, emails, and other requests to speak to them. They never showed us the courtesy of returning a phone call. This shows us how they valued us. We were denied a new homebuyer's incentive that was being offered to new customers at approximately the same time we began the process of purchasing our home. KB still has not even attempted to make this right. FOR THIS REASON I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND KB HOMES TO ANYONE. You still have a chance to make this right. Someone from corporate can call me or you can simply ignore this because you already sold the home and you've been paid. It's up to you.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
Sales team amazing, lenders are barely satisfactory, building quality could be better, home is beautiful but the quality of materials used is not the best. Overall it was an okay experience. Closing date kept changing and this was by far the most frustrating part.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
The price is decent, but overall workmanship is not good. KB could have done better on floor plan and design, a lot part were left for home owner to fix later on. KB Home never provide option to fix the issue.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
I have purchased a new home build prior and my experience with KB was far more professional and positive. I really appreciate the clear and concise language all staff are. Your homes are built with quality.
Reviewed July 20, 2018
My experience with KB Home was enjoyable as I appreciate that all partners involved went from the beginning to the end. I did not question the status on the sale, builder, or lender because I was kept in constant contact with each party. They also kept each other informed which helped in case I spoke to any of them and they were able to relay the message. This is my second home purchase, but my first construction home and it was a much easier process when working with the KB Home team.
Reviewed July 6, 2018
Again... my only issue was with the sales staff. There were things that they were suppose to tell me and was not told until studio time. Had issues with incentives that were promised to me and then almost denied to me. Just things like that.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
It was a grate community. I like that we where able to pick our floor plans. And that we have options to upgrade the design of the house to our family needs. This was a good price property. This seems to be a good community for our young family.
Reviewed June 29, 2018
I am completely satisfied with the whole experience. Amy, Josh and Darin went above and beyond to make sure that I was a happy KB Homeowner! If anyone out there is looking for a quality home with a "custom feel" for a reasonable price in a nice neighborhood, choose KB. You won't be disappointed! :)
Reviewed June 29, 2018
I am glad I went with KB because when I hear stories from friends that went with other builders, my experience was by far the best! I get to brag about the relationships I built in the process of me purchasing my home.
Reviewed June 28, 2018
We bought a KB home two years ago... We had a small ranch, built to order for over half a million dollars. The landscaping is the cheapest they can put into the homes and so are the plumbing fixtures. But we can replace those and live with that. Our lot was across from an open area that we were promised was going to look like a "park." What we got is a "native" grass weed lot that matches any intercity vacant lot I have ever been to. When we go to the meetings to complain, we are told though... "That's what the city approved and that's all we are going to do." They lied to us and they will lie to you. Good luck if you don't heed this warning.
Reviewed June 27, 2018
From our first visit to the sales office we knew we were going with KB. Michelle treated us like family. She was very professional and extremely patient with us. The houses are beautiful and the staff is amazing. Extremely happy with the entire experience from beginning to end.
Reviewed June 27, 2018
We are very happy with our KB Home. We search all over Duvall, Saints John's & Clay County Florida to find a home with everything we wanted and their only place we were able to find their Quality and Value was KB HOMES Forrest Hammock in Clay County Florida.
Reviewed June 26, 2018
Being able to choose everything we wanted in our first home was great. With the help of all the different staff members our entire home purchase from design to construction to completion went very smoothly.
Reviewed June 26, 2018
KB made our first home buying experience wonderful and easy. They were very helpful in answering any questions through the entire process, they mapped out exactly how the timeline would be and who you would report to. KB was wonderful to work with and I'm glad to call a KB house our home.
Reviewed June 25, 2018
Our buying experience with KB has been amazing! We will refer KB to our friends and families. The home construction/buying process was much easier than we expected. We are grateful and appreciative of the KB staff for the ease of the home buying process.
Updated review: June 29, 2018
I now realize my comments are unwarranted and presumptuous. I should have reached out to a manager before writing this review. Once I spoke with a manager, KB resolved all matters quickly and effectively; they actually went beyond my expectations. THANK YOU KB AND DIANA!
Original Review: June 24, 2018
I actually thought using a large and well known company such as KB would provide my wife and I protection in an area (home loan) we had little knowledge. BE CAREFUL. Not knowing that the shorter time you "locked" your rate, the lower the rate. Because we will pay for our home for 30 years, ummmm, this is pretty important. Our KB rep, Doug, sent us a rate and estimated mortgage, tax and insurance monthly amount. We understood this was an estimate and also understood this estimate wouldn't be perfect. BUT, knowing our home wouldn't close escrow for 90-days, Doug provided us what was called a "21-day-lock."
Two weeks later we receive a rate a FULL POINT higher. You see, it was simply a means of keeping us moving forward, while Doug absolutely KNEW that rate was incorrect the day he sent it. Now we've sold our home and are stuck unless we want to break our word with the lovely people buying our home. We would not do that because we gave them our word. KB, can't you? I don't expect you to adjust our rate (770 credit score!), I simply expect you to provide the same "credit" you give us to use your dishonest people so we can go deal with an honest company with your same guarantee we were counting on. We'll see if they can step up...
Reviewed June 23, 2018
My experience with the staff and all the contractors was great. I have met some of the neighbors are very nice people and Im very satisfied with the craftsmanship of my home and the overall staff, I would recommend KB Home to friends and family.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
KB does not only provide quality homes but also quality service and quality staff. The customer service is outstanding and the satisfaction of the customer is their top priority. It was a very pleasant experience to buy KB Home and their staff makes it even more worthwhile.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
Great experience. I love my new house. Everything is in perfect conditions. They do it in the time that they tell us was going to be ready for us. Thanks to Alex and Chris you do an amazing job. I don't have enough words to thank both of you for all the time and the compromise that you have with us. Both of you solve any little issue that we need. Thanks.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
I looked at three builders in my home purchase journey, I selected KB Home because of the sales staff and later the home delivery staff. I had a tight timeline due to issues with a previous offer that ended being too close to a sinkhole. I was tired when I began my talk with KB Home and thought I would delay my home purchase for a year. However the professionalism, positiveness, solution minded, and care given to me as a customer won me over. Although my experience with the lending side was not great, I would still recommend KB Home.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
Excellent service. They listened to their customer. Overall, we have an outstanding experience with KB Home and they made sure we are happy and they fixed a lot of minor stuff in the house after we moved in even if these minor problems were a result of our moving in stuff and furnitures but they were happy to fix it for us because their ultimate goal is for their customer to be happy of the house they sold to us. Awesome! Highly commendable to all homebuyers out there! Special mention to Sandy, Charles, and Martin-they are all great and asset to the KB Homes!!!
Reviewed June 23, 2018
We were very happy with the experience. We had minimal issues and for the most part. We were very happy with everyone we had to deal with. There were only a couple small hiccups with the design center and during the building process but nothing that wasn't resolved. Anytime you build something like this you can expect a few issues. We're very happy with our new home.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
My experience was fascinating to watch the entire home come up from this process. It makes us feel proud and to be able to select all the essentials from the inside to the outside to make it to what we desire. Especially that you will be the first owner to live in this incredible home you can call your own it's PRICELESS!
Reviewed June 23, 2018
KB is a really great company, we really enjoyed our overall experience from start to finish. I couldn't get funding through KB and that really bothered me. Everything else was awesome. Thank you very much and we are extremely satisfied with our purchase.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
This is our third home purchase and I can honestly say it has been the best one. KB Home is a great company that builds dream homes for families such as mine. As a veteran of the armed forces, I was very happy to use my VA certificate with this purchase. My family is beyond happy with this house and we feel very blessed to be in it. All thanks to the wonderful staff that was assigned to us. We have no doubt that all our neighbors shared the same experience and we are glad to be part of this group now.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
I was very satisfied with everything. Everybody that was involved was very friendly and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend others to purchase a home with KB. I am extremely happy with my house.
Reviewed June 21, 2018
My overall experience with KB has been fantastic! The open lines of communication throughout the entire process has been very refreshing. Our home is very beautiful and exactly what we expected and helped to design.
Reviewed June 20, 2018
All of the associates at KB were positive, professional, and caring. We had a wonderful first-time home-buying experience with KB. We always felt like we were treated fairly and that all our wants and needs were met throughout the entire process.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
We fell in love and signed on our first visit. Things happened quickly and smoothly. We were very well informed the entire process. The house is beautiful. Everything speaks quality. We have so much value in our home.

Updated review: July 1, 2018
After further working with KB Home we were able to address our issues. Despite my prior experience I am happy that they showed concern, and are coming out to repair our downstairs ceiling as well.
Original Review: June 2, 2018
We really were happy with having a brand new home, and the upgrades while very costly were something we thought we were happy with. I would be singing a very different tune about them if we didn't have such a rough time with their support after though. Almost magically after 2 years their support becomes very dismissive. We had items like our AC unit go out, and had a war to get it repaired after 1 year and spent some time without AC on a 1 year old house. We also had cracks form in our bathtub on the very bottom, and I was basically called a liar when I said I didn't drop anything on it since the representative said it had a mortar bed across the whole thing. Now we had to take it out since a larger hole broke in it, and they changed their mind once it became know that the mortar barely coverage half the bottom and now claim its just been too long.
Their support doesn't care if the issues start before your two year warranty ends, and it really feels like they just try and limp you past it. I would be very careful about buying from them, and keep thorough documentation. This last event really soured my review of them, and sadly I am being pushed into a class action with several neighbors due to the most recent events.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
From the time I walked in to the sales office (model home) & Pat told me they had a move in ready home available, to the day I closed it was a very easy process. Pat, Lori, Steve & Dale were all very proactive in getting me closed as quickly as possible & were very informative along the way. I cant thank them enough for all they did to get me to closing within 30 days.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
This is our first time building a home but our second home we have bought. KB has been fun watching the house go up and discussing all the ideas. Our backyard has a pond and it's nice watching the geese and ducks. Very happy overall!
Reviewed May 17, 2018
We were very happy with the overall experience with KB Home. We found the process to be straightforward, honest and easy to follow. All the staff specially Mrs Georgean ** were very helpful and keep us on the loop through the process. Everyone seemed genuinely helpful and excited for us and our home. Thank you Georgean. :)
Reviewed May 17, 2018
We had an amazing experience in this purchasing! We are in love with our new house! Since day one to the end of my closing day Pat and Lori were a blessing from heaven whom made my dream come true. I cannot be more thankful and happy because of their professional experience, knowledge, and help through the entire process I own my dream home in Florida. I encourage anyone who wants to buy a house in Jax to look for Pat and Lori because they will make it happen. Thanks my dearest Pat and Lori for all your support and all your help, my family and I are so happy and we really appreciate all you have done in this purchasing.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
The sales and construction staff were wonderful to work with. We feel they went above and beyond to make us happy. They were very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. Freddy and Joseph made the experience a wonderful one.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
Every cabinet in the kitchen or bathrooms opens into something. Several doors hit walls. The attic ladder runs into the office door Jam. When I was buying my home I referred a friend who bought home as well. I was told I would receive $250 then was told, "No. It's only $50." Never was paid a cent. KB Home sent out several surveys which I completed with this information in them and have never hear back from anyone. The house is delivered all at once nailed together with Gusset plates. My issues here is KB does not want to hear about the design issues. What is the point of sending out surveys.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
We are a little over 2 months into our new home purchase and everything went not only according to plan but better than in some situations. You get a great value for what you pay and they are there at every step to help you in your home buying process. I highly recommend KB Home to you and your family.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
Overall, KB builds a great home. I've heard many horror stories about other builders and great things from realtors and others about KB. We recognize that nobody's perfect, but KB has taken steps to remedy anything we've been unhappy with - which isn't very much - and that's very important to us. We are also very happy with all the features of the home.
Reviewed May 7, 2018
In April 2016 I purchased a new residence from KB Home (Mission Gate). Since that date I have filed multiple claims (10+) with their warranty department for construction defects and workmanship issues. KB Home has refused to address my concerns after multiple attempts to remedy many outstanding issues citing that everything was "industry standard".
Issues ranging from drywall (nails/texture/etc), plumbing (failing fixtures/shower leaks/etc), improper hood range install (including improper ventilation), exterior stucco cracks, garage/driveway concrete issues (including stains/improper movement, undersized HVAC system (including coils/ducts), improperly installed cabinets, crooked granite countertop and front yard landscaping (including no drainage/dead plants/soil issues/no weed barrier).
Exhibit A: Improperly sized HVAC system including uneven attic insulation and poor ductwork with uneven airflow. The current system does meet federal regulations. This repair item exceeds $20,000. Exhibit B: Failing garage concrete including staining/efflorescence/etc. Driveway concrete has been sliding down towards the street causing lower curb/street damage. This repair item exceeds $15,000.
KB Home has falsely advertised that this home is Energy Star Rated: There is not a single LED light in the entire house including the garage. The recessed light housing was not wrapped properly for heat leakage. There was no smart thermometer installed for efficiency. Closets/etc. have no ventilation which generates trapped heat. No indication that energy efficient wall insulation was installed.
I have not received the HERS report from KB Home. Furthermore the developer provided an unspecified energy inspector report that was both false and misleading. The windows may or not be energy efficient. The solar panels only generate about $7/month. KB Home claims that there is an energy savings factor with no evidence. There is however evidence that KB Home and their contractors cut corners in an attempt to save money. I have had multiple contractors confirm that the workmanship is the worst they have ever seen in a new home.
I decided that I would e-mail Rich Howard (Senior VP, Inland Customer Service) addressing my issues. Mr. Howard decided that I was not worth his time. As a direct result I filed a complaint against KB Home through the Contractors State License Board (http://cslb.ca.gov). Upon receiving the complaint letter KB Home offered to resolve any outstanding issues. After completing a single repair they ignored the remaining issues and made false statements in an effort to have the complaint closed.
After speaking with the agent handling my case the complaint was then sent to an enforcement specialist. KB Home demanded that an industry expert be sent to my residence in an effort to "prevent [them] from incurring a cost for [their] defense." After submitting multiple invoices and letters from licensed contractors I discovered that KB Home went on the offensive. Their attorney contacted the licensed HVAC contractor who wrote an evaluation and threatened him with a subpoena.
Then that same attorney "accepted a new position" after I reported him to the State Bar. As the arbitration date was fast approaching KB Home sent me a lowball offer and wanted me to sign their non-disclosure agreement basically waiving my legal rights. Not only did they want to protect themselves but every single subcontractor they currently use for their existing developments. I declined and the arbitrator awarded me an undisclosed amount. This entire process took nearly two years with KB Home dragging out the process. They even continue to claim that they don't owe me anything.
If you purchased from KB Home I would highly suggest that you hire an experienced home inspector. Make sure that this individual checks everything from top to bottom including your foundation (if possible). Don't forget that you have legal rights which protect you against construction defects. Make sure that you document your warranty claims. I would highly recommend that you submit your claims through e-mail for future reference. If the issue does not get resolved the first time then make sure you notify the developer. This way you are prepared for arbitration/legal issues/etc. Do not forget that you signed an arbitration clause and therefore you must attempt to resolve your complaint(s) in arbitration before taking legal action. KB Home is currently being investigated for construction defects by Milstein Jackson Fairchild and Wade LLP.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
KB Home is DEDICATED to customer satisfaction which extends throughout every facet of their business. Our home buying experience was stress free knowing that if there were any issues, KB Home would solve the issue without question. We are extremely pleased and have confidence that we purchased in the right neighborhood with the right builder!
Reviewed May 1, 2018
When we started the process we were not at all ready to buy a home, we just went to a seminar to have an idea how the buying process would be since it was going to be our first home. After the seminar we were sold and started the process of buying right away. We got much help from the realtor, sales associates, lender etc... to make the home buying process a reality. Overall the experience with KB Home was great and we would recommend KB Home to friends and family as well.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
The home is beautiful! We love our KB Home and feel happy with our decision. Not happy with our backyard and gate. Can barely get trash cans through the door. Would love it if they built homes with more backyard room. The backyard is disappointing. Overall, the house is wonderful and well insulated with energy saving features and beautiful upgrade options. We would recommend KB Home. Make sure you ask lots of questions before purchasing.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
Before buying my KB Home, I had read reviews or heard negative comments about this builder. I bought here because my good friends bought a home previous to me in this development. My entire experience was nothing but exemplary. The sales, financing/loan, design, construction, and post-sale staffs were all top-notch and I have no complaints. I'm happy with the quality, the design, the features, and the value. Overall an excellent new home-buying experience.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
We were very happy with the overall experience with KB Home. We found the process to be straightforward, honest, and easy to follow. All the staff were very helpful and kept us in the loop through the entire process. Everyone seemed genuinely helpful and excited for us and our new home.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
Tyler and Matt have been great throughout the entire process, helping in every way they can without first home buying experience. Michele up at the sales office was wonderful also. They all did a fantastic job and made our first home buying experience fun, easy and a very pleasant experience.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
I would recommend KB. I read a lot of reviews prior to building with them and most of the issues I found could be resolved if the home buyer got their own inspector. I found this to be the case for me as well. My inspector found several issues during the home building process and KB responded quickly to resolve them all. At the end, everything is fine with my house one month in. I will say, the inspector commented that the house was being built well and all the issues he identified were minor.
Reviewed April 23, 2018
Absolutely the worst buying experience in my adult life! The two factors centered around disrespectful conduct by sales agent and a lack of communication. As an employee on Ft. Sam Houston, I cannot say at this point that I would recommend KB as a builder to meet a home buying need.
Reviewed April 22, 2018
I visited different new construction neighborhoods in the immediate area, I found the KB Home sales staff to be more personable and outgoing as I looked at the models. The model homes had good layouts and were more reasonably priced than the surrounding neighborhoods. Very happy with my decision to buy a KB Home.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
KB Homes exceeded our expectations. The most surprising aspect of our experience happened after they completed that house. You would think they will just disappear after they turned over the house to us, but they did exactly the opposite. They always check up on us to make sure everything is in working order and to our satisfaction. Nothing is ever perfect and KB Homes know that. What is important to any customer is how fast issues are addressed. KB Homes not only addresses things almost instantaneously, but they also check up on you regularly to make sure everything is to our satisfaction.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
Since the first moment I met with Sarah and Ronnie they were so nice, explained me everything very clearly and they sent pictures every week to keep me updated. Edwing explained me all the construction stuff.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
The KB Home team is great they are always there from start to finish. They are always available for any questions you may have. The workmanship is top notch. They follow up on any questions or concerns that you may have.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
Very efficient process to purchase a new home. We were not on the area when our home was built so we have to rely on the KB team to keep us informed and to resolve any issues. They did a great job keeping us informed about our build!
Reviewed April 17, 2018
From beginning to end, Alex was there to answer all the questions and was very cooperative with our schedule which I really appreciate. Our new house is great with so much natural light and great new features. We love our new house and all our friends/family fall in love with it as well.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
I needed a house to close in 6 days. That was accomplished. The title company and the building company all worked together to get that accomplished quickly. This is a national company with experience from many state codes and restrictions. So your house gets the benefit of a national code versus a limited local code. This was especially beneficial in Bexar county where there are no building permits.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
We have had a wonderful experience purchasing our home. The sales and construction staff are friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly patient. From the outset we described this as probably our last home purchase. Now that we have moved in, we feel even more strongly that will be the case. Thank you KB for our beautiful home.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
I couldn't have chosen a better Builder. I wish I could do all over again, and in the SAME perfect way. Thank you, to Everyone in the KB Home family that was part of my Beautiful journey that I take with me FOREVER.
Reviewed March 29, 2018
Our entire experience from beginning to end has been exceptional with KB Home. We have built several other homes and this was the best experience we have ever had. The quality and energy efficiency of our home is exceptional, and every member of the KB Home team was so helpful and made the homebuilding process an enjoyable one. We had been looking at this KB model for several years and although we visited many other builders we always kept coming back to this neighborhood. We are now living in our dream home and appreciate KB for helping make that happen.
Reviewed March 28, 2018
Peggy ** is great! We glad we have her as our sales agent! She is courtesy, knowledgeable and patient. KB Home is lucky to have such great employees! According to her great performance and detail explanations, we had decided to buy other home with KB again.
Reviewed March 28, 2018
KB HOMES is an outstanding builder with excellent employees. They care about the home owner and the purchasing experience. Customer satisfaction is a priority with KB Homes, they go above and beyond to address any concerns and answer all questions at every level, from sales to closing, and beyond, with follow-up and customer feedback. The warranties on the home meet or exceed other builders that I have researched. We love our homes interior and exterior design.
Reviewed March 27, 2018
We saw the house and immediately fell in love. The outside could be a different color but we can live with it. From the time we saw the house to closing we had constant contact with Lori and Dale to make sure everything was coming along as planned and we closed on the exact date we had planned all along.
Reviewed March 27, 2018
The best value in a house we’ve ever seen. They curate the product offerings based on feedback from previous homeowners--generally, we found that this means we get better quality stuff and great prices due to national-level sourcing. Great design studio to help pull it all together and upgrades are reasonable price. Only issue we had was our closing date kept getting pushed out when we were within a week of closing--this led to a lot of tense moments as we negotiated with our landlord to let us stay longer than our stated move out date (we had to give this 60-days in advance, and we even padded it with a week).
The main issue is KB wants you to be 100% happy with the house at move in, which is great, except when “perfect” becomes the enemy of “have a place to live next week”. KB needs some way to make the final weeks more predictable, either by expediting work via overtime or allowing contingent (<100% done) move-ins. For us, it was a sewer line issue that took two tries to fix (w/in a week of closing). Had to dig up yard and our sod twice to get the fix done. After two months in the house are quite happy with our purchase.
Reviewed March 24, 2018
Building a home with KB Home has been a great experience. You are never alone for a single step in the whole progress. The staff is great and all work together to build your dream home. Great quality and workmanship. I recommend KB for all my friends and family! Thank you for a wonderful experience -- I love my home!
Reviewed March 22, 2018
KB has surpassed my expectations. My home is beautiful and well built. The staff remains available to me and I get calls and emails reminding me that they are there for me. I still can't believe it's mine!
Reviewed March 22, 2018
Even if I had same negative observations on the work done I still say KB HOME is the builder I would chose and recommend against every other builder from the area and for sure I talked to people about building here if they want a good house. Please understand I am very demanding when I buy a house, because I buy a house not a chicken (as funny as it might sound).
Reviewed March 20, 2018
We choose our dream house- Elevation B, $14,146 upgrade and a $2,000 fridge credit for $288,136. As soon as we gave the $5,000 down payment everything change quickly... We end up with an Elevation A, $3,878 upgrades and $0 credit= NO FRIDGE house for $286,218. Looking an estimated 5,918 dollars.
Reviewed March 20, 2018
From the initial walk in of the first model home, to the sales staff I was instantly sold on what I imagined my family and I spending much of our time and lives together. The open floor plan, amazing kitchen & island, and overall practical layout of the home made it an easy decision. Compared to the competition, the price of the home along with the feature made it make sense. I checked in throughout the construction process with the proactive staff often and never had a need or question left unanswered. The process was fast, friendly and exciting. The home for us turned out even better than the model home! We are so happy overall and thank every single person who help make this a reality for our family.
Reviewed March 17, 2018
We had a KB Home built Sept 2017. The home was built over 1 month past the scheduled completion date. Most things in the home look like they were just thrown together. Most of the floors feel like they have air pockets in them, the cabinets are crooked, doors don't close properly in some areas, crown molding looks like it was just thrown up there, pencil marks everywhere they installed something, paints spots all over the hardwood floors. They just put the house together like they didn't care about the homeowner would feel about the finished product. I would not recommend anyone to have their home built by KB Homes.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
We have been trying to purchase a house since Oct 2017...retried again In Feb. 2018. We did everything we were told to do fixing our credit...lower our credit cards and still nothing. The only person that helped us was Alejandro ** from Las Misiones. We spoke to 2 loan people. Mr. **...I never heard from him again then we were talking to a Gloria **. We spoke to her 1 time. The rest never heard from her again. We would leave msg. and text and no reply back. Very bad experiences. Although the only person that replies back is Alejandro and I appreciate that but looks like we will be going elsewhere.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
This company clearly doesn't care about their customers. They leave you high and dry when their subs use faulty products and you're forced to fend for yourself against contractors who don't care about making things right. I've reached out to my local KB office multiple times and am not getting any response about my fire sprinklers that have been proven to go off WITHOUT A FIRE, resulting in total devastation. A handful of my neighbors have had their entire homes flooded and destroyed, and now their homes have to be rebuilt.
NO ONE at KB is returning my messages or trying to help all of us in these homes built between roughly 2013-2015 which are affected. The sub KB used is grossly understaffed to deal with this issue so all contacts with that company have resulted in very lame conversations with zero answers about when our fire sprinklers will be replaced. The fire sprinkler manufacturer also will not allow any other contractors to do the replacement and will not provide replacement product for us to get this taken care of on our own. In the meantime, we just have to wait and hope our homes don't flood and destroy all of our belongings.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
I purchased my home about 1.3 years ago. Several surveys have come out and some of the design issues I put on there were. Several kitchen cabinet doors open onto something like the microwave the oven and that goes for the same in the master bath. My backyard door opens into a low ceiling. My pantry door opens into the a kitchen counter. The master bath bathroom door opens into the bathroom counter. The attic stairs open into the top of my office doors and the stairs have cracked because you really have to push back on them to get them to open.
The house next to me is the same model and they built it window for window do bedrooms, living room window and dining area look right into the house next door. I asked KB to at least extend the fence down. They said no. Referred a friend. They bought a house. I was told I would receive $250 referral then they changed it to $50. Never got it. No one has contacted me about these issue. Seems like they don't care.
Updated review: March 10, 2018
While I still don't love some of the policies of the company, a few of their employees went to bat for us in a big way. I do now feel valued as a customer.
Original Review: March 5, 2018
This company has less than zero interest in the customer. There are a few that are nice in terms of customer service, but they are hamstrung by a company policy that clearly believes in doing anything to save a buck. I have been lied to by employees (including management), they work with businesses who can't get anything done and they don't have any interest in taking responsibility for what they do. This is literally the worst experience you could have while buying a house and they have no interest in even communicating. Run screaming from this terrible company.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
KB Home built defective houses all over the state of Florida. I own one. They refused to honor warranties for years. After the whole state contacted lawyers, politicians, FTC, they repaired them. MY REPAIRED HOUSE IS LEAKING LIKE A SIEVE. They fixed the house with only one coat of stucco when three are required. The windows are not installed correctly. The whole stucco system does not drain correctly and the house is leaking and full of mold. The Attorney General found them guilty of deceptive practices but that still did not get the houses fixed. I'm ruined financially. 70% of our neighborhood defaulted. There is even one wrongful death lawsuit for exposure to mold of a child. How does this company have a high rating when they used to have hundreds of complaints on your site? Shame on you Consumer Affairs. I'm a senior citizen, my husband is a disabled VET. Shame on you all!
Reviewed March 2, 2018
Very satisfied and extremely happy with the purchase of our new custom built home. Our experience has been amazing from finish to end. We have never dealt with such professional, experienced and caring team members. Every one we had to deal with always was available and exceeded our expectations. We are so HAPPY we chose KB HOME and will recommend to others. If we had to choose all over again, it will definitely be KB HOME.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
I was surprised to see my new house was completed professionally without any problem or issue. It was beautifully built and exceed our expectations. KB Home is doing a great job. Thanks so much for a nicely built house.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
KB Homes are very affordable for me. As a first time home buyer I am very satisfied. I would buy my next home from KB. I'd like to service the staff. Overall a good company to work with as far as promptness and ability to get things done in a timely manner.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2018
We received a home built with our personal style without the hassle of a do it yourself job. It was amazing to see the home in its different stages from field to lot, to block, then frame, walls and flooring. I am so pleased my family was able to get with KB and now have a home my family can grow into for years and years.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2018
I am very happy with my experience with KB. My home is Beautiful. The building experience was great. I want to thank Nickie for reaching out to us at the model home. Me and my husband went to model home just to look and she made it happen. Thank you Nickie. Chandler thank you for always having the answers to our questions regarding the house and being available when we contacted you!
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
My KB home is poorly insulated. The heater keeps coming on all night but the upstairs is overly warm. There is a noticeable difference between the upstairs and ground level (4-5 degrees.) This causes the heater to overwork. The master bath is cold in the winter so we have to use the other bath. The heater is underpowered. The unit barely puts out any air and because of the insulation in the walls on the ground floor we have to shut the vents upstairs to help heat the ground floor. Even doing this the heater has to run all night. The heater has been repaired 6 times in the first 5 years. The repair company knows our house.
The electrical is another issue. The light switches are going out so often I have to keep spares on hand. I also have found a short in the wiring found in one bedroom and until I can afford to have the walls opened to repair it I have to shut down the circuit breaker. The lights in our kitchen started to go on and off. I tried replacing the bulbs but found out it's the socket. When they installed the linoleum they did not complete the installation under the refrigerator. They left it cut at an angle and not up to the wall. Every time we need to move the refrigerator it snags going in and out.
Every house I have seen sold around me the first thing I see come out is the bathtub. When they installed them they didn't put enough cement under them to support the bottom. They all have started to rust where the bottom flexes. I thought it was me weighing 250lb but I noticed that all of them had the same issue. The front door was shimmed poorly and is pulling out. Unfortunately we had a screen door installed by a company that makes it difficult to repair. The light fixtures in the bathrooms are poor quality and the chrome is rusted through. The exhaust fans in the bathroom failed too.
I have cracks above my doors upstairs where the foundation moved and my front door has to be pushed so hard to close and open. It's painful. You have to have two hands to open the door pull real hard with one and turn the key with the other or you will break the key off. The sliding door to the back was installed wrong and the locking mechanism broke. Fortunately for us I could repair it. The carpet and insulation are the cheapest I have ever see. Together the total thickness for the carpet and insulation are almost 1/2". I have more but you get the idea. It's no wonder that they have so many consumer complaints and lawsuits. There is no telling what will happen next.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018
Staff was very helpful, did not try to pressure into make a purchase. Build quality of homes and communities are excellent. Definitely would recommend builder to others, will be purchasing my home from builder. Could see the care and effort they put into constructing the homes and the available options.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
New Build Copper Leaf village. The builders turn around a decent product but details are sloppy. I have a job which is very inflexible and the builder threatened me with fees when their shortcomings delayed our closing date. I had to do ridiculous things to meet their timelines for closing since supposedly they lose a lot of money per day, yet the company could care less about how they affected me. They blamed my lender, even though they messed up carpet, delayed closing and failed to account for the laws around an appraisal. Overall, I would not do this again. It is easier to buy a new home without the drama of a builder! I do not recommend this route unless you have a really flexible job and care less about customer service. The design center is okay, but pretty overpriced. Like I say, in the end, I would not recommend KB to friends, unfortunately.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018
We had a very pleasant experience. Our house was almost finished by the time we found it and were still able to add on a few things that we really wanted. Dawn answered every question I had and was knowledgeable about EVERYTHING. We couldn't have picked a better starter home I don't think and I'm so excited to see this community grow and flourish.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018
The plans of KB Home are very good with the open space and gorgeous high ceiling plus bay windows, making regular single family home look like luxury mansion. Excellent sales staff and customer service as well as warranty service. Buyers are fully satisfied and worry-free.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
Our KB Home experience was absolutely great! Michelle and Tyler communicated with us throughout the whole process and kept us in the loop with everything! It was such a smooth process for us, which we really appreciated since we were first-time homebuyers. My husband and I would highly recommend KB Home to anyone looking for quality and care from start to finish.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018
Michelle at KB Homes has been phenomenal keeping us apprised of construction of the house at Alberhill Ranch. I get a call once a week from the superintendent to give me an update of my house. Hoping the house will be done end of February. So far KB Homes has been a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
The KB sales office at Loma Mesa has been very helpful and professional throughout this process. The KB Home studio has excellent options and answered all my questions. The loan side has room for improvement, but my experience with purchasing my first home with KB has been splendid. I am excited to have my new home.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
Ernesto has been a very awesome person trying to help my family get our first home. Soon enough our mortgage will go through and we will be enjoying our new house. We love the community. We have tried with other communities and no good results.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
I am very satisfied with the price of the house, the house itself and the community. The staff are very approachable, from sales, customer service rep and to the construction manager and they act on time for your concerns.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2018
Be VERY careful and ask All your questions & Read the reviews. This builder agent said December and now it's Feb 15th. They don't care how inconvenient you are & if you back out they just keep your money. So Never put down more than you have to. I was told today from the KB REP, "We could be delayed a year and we still wouldn't give you any money back." I ask her to compensate us by upgrading my dishwasher from black to stainless and she said, "NO. KB will not do that." So I've had a really bad experience with KB Home Watercrest and can't say I would Ever recommend this builder.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
We are the second owners of a condo by KB Home in 2009. Unbeknownst to us, there were problems with the original installation of our laminate floor, which KB attempted to repair for the original owners. The floor was improperly installed, too close to the wall and was glued down. Therefore, it cannot expand/contract as humidity dictates. Last winter in California we had heavy rain after many years of drought. Our floor began buckling. KB came out to inspect, and at that time told us of the prior repair. However, since then they have refused to remedy the situation, citing various inapplicable statutes and code sections. Every time we pointed out an error in their legal argument, they changed their theory. We are to the point of consulting with a construction defects attorney, but clearly KB is not proceeding in good faith.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
Fast and efficient, sometimes at the cost of quality work. Be involved and vigilant, even if you are being reassured that everything is fine. The homes are beautiful inside, but the details are breezed over with very little care.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
My overall experience with KB Home is they are an experienced group of people that can help get you a decent house and get a deal closed. I feel overall quality is less than excellent, based on my home and neighbors', but that the price paid tends to be appropriate for the craftsmanship. I would recommend to an entry level buyer to pay on the low end of the market, but I would encourage anyone interested in an entry level home to give KB Home a look.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
We had never built a home so we really didn't know what to expect, however our experience with KB Homes overall was a great one. As we lived out of state, the sales staff, design center staff and construction manager were very accommodating of our timeframes. All parties were very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Our house was built within the promised timeframe despite Hurricane Harvey hitting the Houston area. There were minor glitches along the way but they were always promptly addressed to our satisfaction.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
I purchased my home Oct 11, 2017. There are many issues with my home that was not move in ready when KB approved the closing date. It rained through my kitchen door, ceilings cracking, lower flex wall cracking, Hearing whistling noises through the bathroom vent when it’s windy, bathroom floor not leveled, back and front doors are not closing properly, garage door falling apart, recess lights flickering. KB repairmen have informed me to leave my own home if there is a storm because of the material KB uses. The electricians that KB sends have been to my home at least 4 times and my recess lights are still flickering.
All of the electricians said KB are buying cheap products that are not compatible with the dimmer. KB repairmen do not repair anything. It’s just a temporary fix for 2 weeks then I’m calling again about the same thing. Now, KB refuses to even attempt to repair anything because I’m fed up and suggested to get an attorney in order for them to fix things correct in my home. My home is under warranty. How can KB refuse to repair this house which is falling apart?
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
I couldn't ask for a better first time home buying experience. The entire staff have been extremely professional, and upfront in all aspects of the build, and purchase experience. I would recommend KB Home to anyone looking to build a home.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
We made the right choice in buying a KB Home. I was told the home buying process was not pleasant or easy. KB's staff blew that inaccurate assessment out of the water. This process was totally stress-free. The staff was excellent.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
My best way to say it will be Sheryl ** for being there for us from beginning to the end. Very well job done overall. She deserve all the credit because if she was not there we never have the house. Thank you Sheryl for everything you did tea job, and also to Jeff ** for helping us on teaching the procedures of the house and walk us to everything regarding the house. Thanks Jeff...
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017
The process was really fast and easy. From the sales person to the construction manager, every person that helped me through this process was very knowledgeable and honest. I'm really happy with my new home.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
Customer satisfaction at its best. My experience overall with KB Home made my first home buying experience a breeze. Everyone was an expert in his/her field and made me feel like family. Thank you again.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
We had an outstanding experience from start to finish with our KB build. From the start of the sales experience with Mila, the studio with Brenda, and the absolutely outstanding service from Jeff and Chad during construction, everything went smooth and we're thrilled with our home. We would highly recommend our team to anybody looking for a home in New Braunfels!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
All the KB Home employees we worked with from initial sale to closing have done an amazing job and have been a pleasure to work with. However, the people actually building and doing construction or repairs on the home do a subpar job compared to what I expected given the cost of the house. We are working with warranty service to resolve the issues, but it's still annoying to have deal with so many problems in the first place.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
KB Home gave us individualized, personal attention throughout the entire home construction process. We received information and guidance during our selection process and especially appreciated visiting the design center. Weekly updates from our sales counselor and building superintendent kept us appraised of the construction progress.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017
With only a minor exception, I got exactly what I was promised when I first spoke to my sales agent. It was quite a long process, but the team was very supportive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017
My experience with buying this KB home went really good! I moved her from California and the constant contact with me and making sure that I understand my home and also providing information that I needed coming to this new location has made me feel good. I am thankful for Tony who comes and check to see if I need anything, he is great person.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017
My overall experience with KB Home was fantastic! KB has a staff of professionals who are attentive and knowledgeable. They make sure you understand every step of the home building/purchasing process, are always kept in the loop in regards to your home and make sure you are satisfied. I would recommend KB to my family and friends in a heartbeat. I could not have had a better experience!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
It was a very memorable experience. I was very pleased with my service and the house was given on time. My clients were very happy with the construction and the services that came along with it. I would definitely work with you guys again.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2017
KB Home offers a wide selection of homes for many budgets while offering exceptional design and construction. The lot sizes and locations are one of the major reasons why we have selected KB Home over other developers. To state it simply, you get a great home with exceptional value.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
Outstanding staff, passionate, caring, and very knowledgeable of their duties; at least the ones I directly interacted with. They'll do what they can to make you happy. Downside is, their contractors lack attention-to-detail.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
Awesome Builder, Their house are well built and energy efficient. The most part I like of this builder is that they give the buyer the options of customizing their home picked model by adding or taking away with the options they really need in it, in difference of other builders that don't have this option for the buyer.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
They really take care of my customer satisfaction. They spend enough time explaining all features and details of the house. I enjoy my experience in KB Home. I found smart and friendly people and my home has everything I need.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
We never thought we would be homeowners, We wandered into the Wedgewood Falls sales center and met this wonderful man - Bill **. Bill encouraged us to apply after speaking with his Loan Officer Charlotte **. Well we didn't have perfect credit and life's pitfalls kept happening. With such a fierce team behind us and encouraging us every step we finally closed and are proud owners of the most beautiful home on the block. Each and every member of the KB team was here for us and our champions along the way. We are forever grateful to these wonderful people and the support they gave us. Our construction crew were incredible.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
KB Home has their act together and has really streamlined providing a quality home buying and home building experience for clients. We encountered no major hiccups or difficulties in our home building process, and our house was delivered on time and superbly constructed. We could not be happier!
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
KB is great, I think you guys provide a quality home at a great price and for someone like myself and wife, we are starting out and this is our first home. It was hard to find a quality home in our budget, competitors either exceeded our budget, or quality was far below what we expected from price. KB fills a void by giving quality at a great price. Exceeded our expectations, very appreciative how you really want the customer to be satisfied and this really shows in the staff. Always friendly and polite, Happy we chose KB.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
KB Home provided a wonderful experience and when issues arose, their staff worked on our behalf to get the finished product done right. The entire staff was professional, courteous, and provided high-quality service consistently.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2017
What to say in order to convey our utter and complete satisfaction and love of our new home from initial design, which is great, and the ability to add things like a fourth bedroom, the third bathroom, the 300 sq foot covered patio, the rock exterior and the finished garage. We choose the larger baseboards as well as the bigger door casings. The value in changing all the interior door and the ability to choose our granite from a large selection at the design studio. We absolutely love our new home and highly recommend buying here to anyone interested in a life enhancement move. Come join us!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
I don't even know where to begin... From the sales, to the construction, all of the employees, customer service follow-ups, we have not had one positive experience in purchasing this house. I have already posted one review from before we moved in (yes it was even a nightmare then) and our problem then was rectified, but that doesn't even scratch the surface for the problems we have encountered in the year we have lived here.
During the construction of the subfloor on the second floor, the workers "forgot" to leave the 1/8" gap between the boards (even leaving some boards not even screwed in) causing them to warp from our furniture being on them for an extended period of time. The longer we lived on them the worse the warping was until they were protruding through our carpet, I've attached photos. Nothing was done about the aforementioned issue in 10 months of living in our home and we finally had to circumvent Logan, the onsite construction manager, to a higher level. Not only does this hinder our resale of the home but is malpractice on the construction of the structure of the house.
When said issue was taken control from Patrick, a higher level construction manager, we negotiated that I would be staying in the home while they would fix the floors - under the caveat that I would have decent sleeping/safety arrangements for my family. This was the worst decision ever. Not only did we not have decent sleeping arrangements, the construction lasted 2 full weeks and not one single safety precaution was set in place for my family.
Tac strips on thresholds were left open for days (while we had to live here and we have two small dogs), plastic curtains with zippers were left in doorways as well as one unanchored one to go up and down the stairs (not only one but two of us tripped on this almost falling down the first flight of stairs), the subfloor or glorified plywood was exposed to walk on (for multiple days to and from my children's rooms), all the while we had to remain in my home from 8am-4pm most days to let workers in and out, supervise and clean up their mess once they left. I'm including pictures. Let me add at one point that my other available options were that we could "sleep downstairs on an air mattress" or "find a place to stay with friends or family". Note that we are military, no friends or family in sight, and that I have 4 kids with my husband out to sea (known by the construction manager) for the duration of the construction on the floors.
We had a meeting with Patrick on Halloween (2 weeks ago) to have our 10 month walk through, 1 month late. There 21+ warranty items that have yet to be fixed. 1 has been fixed in the last two weeks. I was contacted by a customer service rep 2 weeks post construction, I believe his name was Darren? He said he would send me an email with his contact info and some kind of something to rectify the construction issue. That was almost two weeks ago. No email, no returned call.
Some of the major issues included in the warranty work needed: Backsplash - was compensation for installing the wrong cabinets... The guy came twice to put the backsplash in without the backsplash. On the second time, I told him to install the one they were supposed to with my original kitchen (it was taking up 1/4 of the floor in my garage). He installed it, missing the wall by the fridge, not installing the bullnose and kindly washing his grout mess all over my landscaping without cleaning it up. This was promised to get fixed, and nothing.
Concrete - It is literally crumbling every time it rains. I pressured washed some cobwebs off my front entry and there are now ripples. Same crumbling is even happening in my garage just where we walk, not even exposed to the elements. The sides of the screened in lanai and the front porch have bigger pieces actually missing (Logan claims the skidster hit part of it, but was just going to leave it at that and not fix it). I've included pictures. This was promised to get fixed, and nothing.
Baseboards - From the completion of the floor warranty work, the carpet installers completely jacked up our baseboards. Not a single care was taken when they were cutting and installing the new carpet. They banged their carpet stretcher all up and down the staircase and didn't clean up their mess when they were finished. Also, there was a HUGE language barrier and I could not communicate these issues with them at all. Every baseboard they touched needs to be fixed. This was promised to get fixed, and nothing.
Overhead lighting - By now I'm sure it's no surprise, but even the design studio had issues. I was the first customer for Rena and not only did my appointments last longer than they should have (2 8 hour days) she completely bypassed the overhead lighting in every single bedroom of the house. If we didn't upgrade to a ceiling fan or can light, it doesn't have a light at all. Same for the coach lights at the garage. None. So the only room with overhead lighting is our master, where we put a fan. This was promised to get fixed, and shocker, nothing.
Counter - The seem keeps separating (3 times now) said it will get fixed, nothing. We have continually been disappointed by the lack in care for us as customers, and the severe negligence and oversight in the construction/sales of this home. Nothing has been done in the year we have lived here to make us happy, or fix our issues to any kind of higher standard. Seriously think twice before purchasing from KB.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
Out of all the home builders we looked at KB Home provided us with the most professional home buying experience and recommended a lot and floorplan based on our needs that we fell in love with. After the home was built their support has not stopped there. They continue to ensure we are happy with our new KB Home which we are!
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
BEWARE. KB Home does not care about your house once you sign the loan documents. When things break and you have proof, they play the blame game and end up doing nothing. It is always someone else's fault. Buyer beware!!! My neighbor's water lines are buried in the same trench as mine and his line is vibrating and it is resonating into my house and causing damage to my wall. I can't even get them to come and look at it. Aside from that, my foundation cracked all the way across my house, cracked tiles, cracks in walls, doors that do not sit level and open and close on their own. Not happy at all with this company!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
It was great. The staff all around was very helpful. Especially since my loan was turned down by KB bank and I had to get my own lender. Sales staff, Carlos **, was very positive about going forward with purchase.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017
We had been looking at houses steadily for about 2 years. The minute we viewed this house we knew we wanted it and KB helped make that happen. Accepting our offer quickly, keeping in daily contact and helping ease all the stress of buying a new house made a huge difference for such a big transition. Our new house was ready and beautiful with the KB team here to support every move.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
My home has a number of structural issues due to the foundation. KB sent an engineer that they use. I had no choice in who to use. The report stated that my foundation is not needing repair. I’m stuck with a house that’s cracking.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017
I am so glad I chose KB for my first home buying experience! If you are debating buying a new home, take the step and walk into the sales office! You'll be so happy you did! I walked in unsure but all of my questions were answered quickly and my concerns were at ease. The staff was so welcoming and allowed me to have the time I needed to ensure that I was making the right decision. I visited KB at the start of my home buying journey and decided to take a break as I thought I wasn't ready. About 6 months later, I walked into the same sales office and the sales team (Yolanda specifically) remembered me! I definitely felt like family and I knew I wanted to work with KB for this wonderful experience!
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
Our experience with KB Home was very positive. All the staff we met with personally were both very professional and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend KB Home to other buyers. Being a part of the design process was the best part. We are now literally sitting in our dream home. We had a vision and now we’re living in it! Thank you so much to everyone at KB Home!
KB Home Company Information
- Company Name:
- KB Home
- Company Type:
- Public
- Ticker Symbol:
- KBH
- Year Founded:
- 1957
- Address:
- 10990 Wilshire Blvd.
- City:
- Los Angeles
- State/Province:
- CA
- Postal Code:
- 90024
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.kbhome.com
