Public homeowner-survey data only · compiled Oct 28, 2026

Team benchmarks

How builders' sales, construction and warranty teams score on published surveys, what buyers say about each team, and how strong each warranty is.

Team leaderboard

29 builders with at least one published score or award. Click a column to rank by it (blanks sort last). Sales = Avid Quality of Experience; Construction = Avid Quality of Home or NewHomeSource Quality sub-score; Warranty = Avid Overall Responsiveness; Overall = best public survey score. Sources use different methods and scopes, shown under each number.

How to read the scores

#BuilderSales / experienceConstruction / qualityWarranty / responsivenessOverall surveyTeam & CX awardsWarranty (yrs W/S/St)
Mungo Homes4.8Avid: Quality of experience · 1,956 reviews · Company-wide (all markets4.7Avid: Quality of home · 1,956 reviews · Company-wide (all markets4.8Avid: Responsiveness · 1,956 reviews · Company-wide (all markets4.7Avid Ratings · 1,956 reviews · Company-wide (all marketsAvidCX 2026 AvidCX 20251/2/10Quality Builders Warranty
Meritage Homes4.6Avid: Quality of experience · 1,753 reviews · Raleigh division4.6Avid: Quality of home · 1,753 reviews · Raleigh division4.6Avid: Responsiveness · 1,753 reviews · Raleigh division4.7Avid Ratings · 1,753 reviews · Raleigh divisionLifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house · Online warranty claims
Drees Homes———4.6NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · Raleigh-Durham listAvidCX 20261/–/10In-house · 1-yr extended in some regions
Homes by Dickerson———4.5GuildQuality · 611 reviews · 611 reviews from 702 respondents; 255 of 293 would recommend—1/1/–In-house · 3- and 10-month check-ins
Robuck Homes4.4Avid: Quality of experience · 316 reviews · Company4.4Avid: Quality of home · 316 reviews · Company4.5Avid: Responsiveness · 316 reviews · Company4.5Avid Ratings · 316 reviews · Company—1/–/10In-house (self-funded) · 60-day and 11-month service visits
Garman Homes———4.5GuildQuality · 171 reviews · 171 reviews from 1,438 survey respondents; 150 of 170 would recommendGuildmaster 20261/2/10Quality Builders Warranty (structural) · 45-day and 11-month G-Team inspections
Beazer Homes———4.5NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · Raleigh-Durham listGuildmaster 20261/–/10In-house
Stanley Martin Homes4.3Avid: Quality of experience · 11,177 reviews · Company-wide (all markets4.3Avid: Quality of home · 11,177 reviews · Company-wide (all markets4.4Avid: Responsiveness · 11,177 reviews · Company-wide (all markets4.4Avid Ratings · 11,177 reviews · Company-wide (all marketsLifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house · 60-day inspection
Centex———4.4NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · Raleigh-Durham list—1/2/10In-house (PulteGroup Home Protection Plan) · 5-yr coverage for specified water infiltration and internal leaks
KB Home———4.4NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · Raleigh-Durham listLifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house (KB Home Limited Warranty) · Transferable if the home is sold within 10 years
Caviness & Cates Communities4.0Avid: Quality of experience · 585 reviews · Company4.1Avid: Quality of home · 585 reviews · Company4.0Avid: Responsiveness · 585 reviews · Company4.2Avid Ratings · 585 reviews · Company—1/2/10In-house
Del Webb———4.1NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · 368 reviews · Raleigh-Durham area—1/2/10In-house (PulteGroup Home Protection Plan) · 5-yr coverage for specified water infiltration and internal leaks
DRB Homes (Dan Ryan Builders)—3.8NHS Quality sub-score · 271 reviews · Raleigh-Durham area (Quality sub-score 3.8—4.1NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · 271 reviews · Raleigh-Durham area (Quality sub-score 3.8Lifestory rank (national) 20261/–/1010-Year Limited Warranty program (third-party, not named)
Lennar—3.7NHS Quality sub-score · 639 reviews · Raleigh-Durham area (Quality sub-score 3.7—3.9NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · 639 reviews · Raleigh-Durham area (Quality sub-score 3.7Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house (Lennar Limited Warranty) · Handled by Lennar Customer Care
Pulte Homes———3.9NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · Raleigh-Durham listLifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house (PulteGroup Home Protection Plan) · 5-yr coverage for specified water infiltration and internal leaks
LGI Homes———3.8NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · Raleigh-Durham listLifestory rank (national) 20261/–/102-10 Home Buyers Warranty (structural) · Service requests answered within one business day
America's Home Place————Guildmaster 20261/2/102-10 Home Buyers Warranty
Ashton Woods————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10Third-party administered (company not named on site) · Warranty portal
Century Complete (Century Communities)————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/–/10In-house · Transferable
D.R. Horton————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10
David Weekley Homes————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house · Transferable if sold within 10 years
Dream Finders Homes————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/–/–In-house
M/I Homes————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/–/10In-house 1-yr Customer Care; 10-yr structural · 10-yr structural transferable; 1-yr care is not
Ryan Homes————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house (NVR) · Transferable for the remaining period
Smith Douglas Homes————Guildmaster 20261/2/10In-house · Online warranty request
Starlight Homes————Guildmaster 20261/2/102-10 Home Buyers Warranty
Taylor Morrison————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house · Transfers to later owners for the remaining term
Toll Brothers————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/10In-house (Toll Brothers Limited Warranty) · Transferable; new owner must register on My Toll Home within 60 days
Tri Pointe Homes————Lifestory rank (national) 20261/2/102-10 Home Buyers Warranty

No published team scores (15)

Not ranked. These builders have no public survey score or team award we could find, which doesn't mean they score poorly.

Mattamy Homes (1/2/10), Davidson Homes (1/2/10), Eastwood Homes (1/2/10), McKee Homes (1/2/10), Caruso Homes (1/2/10), True Homes (–/–/10), HHHunt Homes (1/2/10), Chesapeake Homes (1/2/10), Upright Builders (warranty not published), Wagoner Homes (warranty not published), Adams Homes (1/2/10), New Home Inc. (1/2/10), JSJ Builders (1/–/10), National Home Corporation (1/2/10), Beechwood Homes (warranty not published)

Team sub-scores (Avid Ratings public profiles)

Builders with all four published Avid sub-scores (n=5). Scale is 1–5; the axis starts at 3.5. Click a bar to open the builder.

Google rating by builder

Main Triangle Google Maps listing per builder (the listing with a link and the most reviews), collected Oct 28, 2026. Hover for review count; lighter bars = limited data (under 10 reviews or nothing newer than ~1 year). Not found on Google: Chesapeake Homes, Caviness & Cates Communities, Wagoner Homes, National Home Corporation, Beechwood Homes.

What buyers say, by team

Short paraphrases of review themes, sorted into the team they describe and tagged by source: Google Maps (collected Oct 28, 2026), Reddit, City-Data, Yelp and earlier review sources. Themes that don't map to one team, HOA complaints and unverified claims are left out. + praise, − complaint, ± mixed. Opinions, not verified facts.

Lennar 11 themes Google 4.4★ (34)

Google: 4.4★ (34 reviews, Lennar at Edge of Auburn) source · 4 other listings: Lennar Raleigh Division 3.0 (2), Elm Grove 5.0 (2), Magnolia Trace 4.5 (15), Hunters Pointe 1.8 (4)

Sales

Construction

Warranty

D.R. Horton 16 themes Google 4.4★ (14)

Google: 4.4★ (14 reviews, Thornton Townes by D.R. Horton) source · 1 other listing: D.R. Horton Raleigh Division Office 2.7 (3)

Sales

Construction

Warranty

DRB Homes (Dan Ryan Builders) 9 themes Google 3.7★ (79)

Google: 3.7★ (79 reviews, DRB Homes Raleigh Division) source · 3 other listings: DRB Homes Sidney Creek 4.5 (51), Bayberry 4.7 (14), Neill's Pointe 3.9 (7)

Sales

  • ± The design studio and on-site agents get praise. Complaints: a 60-day build timeline promised at contract wasn't honored, and one buyer's needs were overlooked. Google source

Construction

Warranty

“What started as a good experience building our forever home, has turned into anything but good experience.”Zbigniew M., May 2026 · Google

Collector note: The old Dan Ryan listing and the Peace River Village listing are permanently closed. Other listings: Bayberry 4.7 (14), Neill's Pointe 3.9 (7).

Pulte Homes 10 themes Google 4.2★ (33)

Google: 4.2★ (33 reviews, Exchange at 401 by Pulte Homes) source · 4 other listings: Pulte Homes 3.8 (23), The Avenue at White Oak 4.6 (21), Davis Park Townes 4.7 (26), Rutherford 3.8 (28)

Sales

  • ± Buyers describe a clear, simple process and a communicative team. One complaint says customer service never picks up the phone. Google source

Construction

Warranty

Centex 3 themes Google 4.4★ (90)

Google: 4.4★ (90 reviews, Hidden Valley by Centex Homes) source

Sales

  • + Generic praise only: "wonderful". Google source

Construction

  • + Generic praise only: "great houses". Google source

Warranty

  • + A snippet from the closed 540 West listing says Centex was "very responsive with the warranty related items." Google source
“Great community and lots of amenities.”Vamshi U., 2024 · Google

Collector note: The newest reviews are 6-7 months old and mostly have no text. 540 West and Highland Creek Townhomes are permanently closed.

Del Webb 3 themes Google 4.7★ (83)

Google: 4.7★ (83 reviews, Carolina Gardens by Del Webb) source · 1 other listing: Carolina Overlook by Del Webb 4.4 (60)

Sales

  • + Praise covers sales, design, mortgage and closing, and buyers say they were kept in the loop. Google source

Construction

  • ± The construction manager is thanked for addressing concerns. One owner says materials could be better and corners aren't square. Google source

Warranty

  • + "A few issues rectified quickly." Google source
“From start to finish we were always in the loop.”Tim W., Jun 2026 · Google
KB Home 7 themes Google 4.8★ (174)

Google: 4.8★ (174 reviews, KB Home Raleigh Design Studio) source · 3 other listings: KB Home Tucker Place 4.5 (19), Richland Reserve 4.5 (12), Brooks Mill Edge 4.4 (9)

Sales

Construction

Warranty

“While the sales and build process is excellent, customer service for warranty work is sketchy.”Elsa L., Sep/Oct 2026 · Google

Collector note: The Design Studio's recent reviews mostly praise one designer, so they aren't representative. Other listings: Richland Reserve 4.5 (12), Brooks Mill Edge 4.4 (9).

Meritage Homes 4 themes Google 2.5★ (2)

Google: 2.5★ (2 reviews, Watkins Glen by Meritage Homes) source Limited Google data

Sales

  • − One 1-star review calls the purchase process disastrous. Google source

Construction

  • − Drywall/cabinet finish issues Reddit r/raleigh
  • − r/raleigh buyer reports 'lazy mistakes' found after 2 years; build felt rushed source

Warranty

“…it was disastrous and ended with me and my kids heartbroken.”Alexis J., Jun 2026 · Google

Collector note: Too few reviews to draw conclusions.

Mattamy Homes 10 themes Google 4.4★ (129)

Google: 4.4★ (129 reviews, Mattamy Homes - Raleigh Division Office) source · 1 other listing: Mattamy Homes - Raleigh Design Studio 4.9 (7)

Sales

Construction

Warranty

“We've had over a hundred emails with their warranty department over moisture related issues…”Seth, Jul/Aug 2026 · Google

Collector note: The 4.4 overall rating is better than the roughly 10 reviews sampled. Many reviews are 5-7 years old.

Toll Brothers 8 themes Google 3.0★ (10)

Google: 3.0★ (10 reviews, Toll Brothers) source Limited Google data

Sales

  • − The same owner had serious problems with the model-home sales agent. City-Data source

Construction

Warranty

“Toll brothers is the best contractor they honor warranty came out and fixed my family's neighbors house last year.”Jess C., 2025 · Google

Collector note: The listing is unclaimed, and no review is newer than about a year.

Taylor Morrison 9 themes Google 4.3★ (31)

Google: 4.3★ (31 reviews, Young Farm by Taylor Morrison) source · 4 other listings: Taylor Morrison 2.3 (16), Forestville Station 4.8 (17), Silverstone 4.6 (13), Hidden Creek 5.0 (6)

Sales

  • + On-site agents are praised as patient, available and thorough. Google source

Construction

  • + Better-than-average tract quality Reddit r/raleigh
  • − Reported foundation/brick failures in Knightdale homes Reddit r/raleigh
  • ± On the Cary listing, owners report many issues per house and one had 5 leaks in 2 years. At Young Farm, buyers say the team was great from sales through construction. Google source
  • − A Knightdale buyer reports cracking brick walls, says the foundation wasn't poured to plan, and has no repair schedule yet. Reddit source

Warranty

  • + Prompt warranty for some Reddit r/raleigh
  • − Warranty disputes Reddit r/raleigh
  • − The warranty contact is called unprofessional, and promised repairs aren't done. One warranty staffer is praised. Google source
  • + An Apex buyer says inspector-found issues at closing and at 11 months were fixed quickly. Reddit source
Ashton Woods 10 themes Google 3.9★ (38)

Google: 3.9★ (38 reviews, Ashton Woods Homes) source · 2 other listings: Savaan 4.3 (81), The Point 4.7 (18)

Sales

Construction

Warranty

“Julia Benjamin at the Crescent Mills Community is by far the best listing agent at a new construction community that I have had the pleasure of working with.”Leslie S., Sep 2026 · Google

Collector note: Recent reviews skew toward realtors. Other listings: Savaan 4.3 (81), The Point 4.7 (18).

Beazer Homes 9 themes Google 3.5★ (12)

Google: 3.5★ (12 reviews, Beazer Homes Roberts Crossing (permanently closed)) source · 2 other listings: Beazer Homes Watkins Grove 3.5 (6), Beazer Homes Stonewood Estates 2.6 (7) Limited Google data

Sales

  • + At Watkins Grove, buyers cite good communication (~Apr 2026). Google source
  • − Older complaints about agents, and frustration over a non-refundable deposit. Google source

Construction

Warranty

Drees Homes 9 themes Google 4.3★ (56)

Google: 4.3★ (56 reviews, Drees Homes Office and Design Center) source

Sales

Construction

Warranty

  • − An older review cites a lack of corporate responsibility. Google source
“DREES (Raleigh) is a high quality, high integrity home builder. While we did have numerous issues crop up, including construction delays that pushed out completion by several months…”Todd D., Sep 2026 · Google
LGI Homes 7 themes Google 3.6★ (22)

Google: 3.6★ (22 reviews, LGI Homes - Riverwalk (permanently closed)) source Limited Google data

Sales

  • + Easy sales process for some City-Data 'BUYER BEWARE'
  • − Misleading advertised payments, pressure to use their lender, and overpriced homes. Google source
  • + Agents were praised ~4 years ago. Google source

Construction

Warranty

“The houses look nice but are very bad quality. Nails sticking up through the carpets, doors and windows dont align properly in the frames, warped baseboards, leaky roof causing water spots on ceiling…”Ryan, 2025 · Google

Collector note: Thin, older data. No active Triangle listing was found.

M/I Homes 8 themes Google 4.0★ (20)

Google: 4.0★ (20 reviews, M/I Homes – Raleigh) source

Sales

  • + First-time buyers in the past month call it seamless. Google source
  • − A contract address mismatch was found days before closing (~2024). Google source

Construction

Warranty

“As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions and emotions throughout the process, but the entire team made everything feel seamless and stress-free.”Emily L., Sep 2026 · Google
Stanley Martin Homes 8 themes Google 3.9★ (26)

Google: 3.9★ (26 reviews, Stanley Martin Raleigh Regional Office) source · 1 other listing: Ansley 4.9 (27)

Sales

  • + Responsive sales/construction teams Birdeye (Washington Terrace, Raleigh)
  • + Agents are responsive, even after hours. Google source
  • − One caller couldn't reach anyone in any division (~Mar 2026). Google source
  • − A recent buyer says they would not recommend Stanley Martin, though they like the home and location. Reddit source

Construction

Warranty

“I'm very happy with my home from Stanley Martin. The quality is great, and the team was easy to work with and helpful throughout the process.”Emily J., Feb 2026 · Google

Collector note: Other listing: Ansley 4.9 (27).

Davidson Homes 9 themes Google 4.9★ (157)

Google: 4.9★ (157 reviews, Davidson Homes - Raleigh Division) source

Sales

  • + Responsive sales/construction staff Birdeye (Tobacco Road, Angier)
  • + Agents get many mentions for clear communication and a smooth process. Google source
  • − A Triangle owner reports a bad design-studio and sales experience. Reddit source

Construction

Warranty

  • + Strong. A warranty rep is named in several reviews (~Jun 2026) for responsiveness and 60-day follow-up, and for helping even after the warranty ended. Google source
“The couple of minor warranty items we have needed addressed were handled efficiently.”Kim M., Jun 2026 · Google

Collector note: The warranty praise comes as a recent cluster of reviews.

David Weekley Homes 5 themes Google 3.8★ (10)

Google: 3.8★ (10 reviews, David Weekley Homes Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill Division Office) source Limited Google data

Sales

Construction

  • − Subpar quality at Encore in Wendell, and windows installed backwards. Google source

Warranty

  • + The warranty coordinator is praised (~2025). Google source
  • − The Wendell reviewer says service was worse than construction. Google source
“My six years in a David Weekley home were wonderful.”Lisa H., 2025 · Google

Collector note: Thin, older data. Nothing newer than ~1 year.

Eastwood Homes 7 themes Google 4.0★ (33)

Google: 4.0★ (33 reviews, Eastwood Homes - Raleigh Division & Build On Your Lot Office) source

Sales

Construction

  • ± Exceptional attention to detail (~Sep 2026). A move-in ~2 months late (~Jun 2026). Poor build quality on an older home. Google source

Warranty

“Our impression of Eastwood has shifted significantly over the past year — from a positive home-buying experience to very disappointing support afterward.”Serhiy B., Jan 2026 · Google
Garman Homes 8 themes Google 4.4★ (34)

Google: 4.4★ (34 reviews, Garman Homes) source · 1 other listing: Allen Park 4.6 (9) Limited Google data

Sales

Construction

Warranty

  • − A buyer says Garman tried to void the warranty over an EV charger install (~2025), and another says they "do not stand behind their product". Google source
“We're closing on our new townhouse in Chatham Park next week and wanted to express our gratitude for the outstanding work and support from Diane, our Sales Ambassador and Kevin, our Construction Manager.”Corinna W., 2024 · Google

Collector note: The newest text review is ~1 year old. Other listing: Allen Park 4.6 (9).

McKee Homes 7 themes Google 3.3★ (21)

Google: 3.3★ (21 reviews, McKee Homes) source · Yelp (Raleigh): 1.7★ (3) source Limited data

Sales

  • + Agents and the design consultant are praised (~2023-2024). Google source

Construction

Warranty

“I've lived in a McKee home for 10yrs now. I absolutely wish I had bought a different home from a different builder. It's been one problem after another.”Red, Jul 2026 · Google

Collector note: Some reviews are from Sanford and Wilmington, outside the Triangle.

Caruso Homes 8 themes Google 4.3★ (6)

Google: 4.3★ (6 reviews, Caruso Homes Raleigh Office) source Limited Google data

Sales

  • + The sales agents are described as welcoming and helpful. Google source

Construction

  • − Contractor changes
  • − One reviewer calls the build stressful with many issues. Google source
  • + Others call the homes beautiful. Google source
  • − Maryland class action alleges sewage backups/defective sewer systems (Bell v. Caruso Homes, not NC) source

Warranty

  • − Warranty concerns (Reddit 2024, from search summary)
  • ± One reviewer says the team is responsive. Another still has problems 5 years after closing. Google source
  • − r/raleigh: multiple buyers report subcontractors swapped repeatedly, poor quality control, unresponsive warranty source
“The home build process with them was utterly stressful.”CAS, Aug 2026 · Google

Collector note: Only 6 reviews.

Smith Douglas Homes 1 themes Google 5.0★ (1)

Google: 5.0★ (1 reviews, Helmsley - Smith Douglas) source Limited Google data

Sales

No team-specific themes

Construction

Warranty

No team-specific themes

“Really nice. Great value”Robert D., Sep 2026 · Google

Collector note: Effectively no Google data.

Tri Pointe Homes 7 themes Google 4.2★ (5)

Google: 4.2★ (5 reviews, Tri Pointe Homes) source Limited Google data · Yelp (Raleigh): 2.3★ (3) source Limited data

Sales

  • + Staff are described as kind, patient and no-pressure. Google source

Construction

  • − Major leak/remediation
  • + Reviewers mention a good handoff from the foreman before closing. Google source
  • + A Raleigh buyer praises an all-star construction manager. Reddit source
  • − A Raleigh review says garage cracks appeared a month after move-in. Yelp source

Warranty

  • − Post-closing communication
  • − "They don't care about you after you close" (~2024). Google source
“Everyone I have worked with from Tri Pointe has been so incredibly kind, attentive, patient.”Lisa F., Jan 2026 · Google

Collector note: Only 5 reviews.

True Homes 8 themes Google 4.2★ (10)

Google: 4.2★ (10 reviews, True Homes Design Studio - Raleigh) source

Sales

  • + Positive sales/build for some
  • + The design studio team is praised. Google source
  • − One buyer was told a floor plan couldn't be built in their community, then saw it built around them. Google source

Construction

  • + Positive sales/build for some
  • − Drainage/grading
  • − Roof/gutters

Warranty

  • − Denied warranty claims
  • − Things were great until closing, then disappointing (~2024). Google source
“True Home is nothing short of AMAZING! From start to finish we were treated like family.”Crystal P., Aug 2026 · Google

Collector note: This is the design studio listing only.

Dream Finders Homes 8 themes Google 4.4★ (14)

Google: 4.4★ (14 reviews, Dream Finders Homes - Raleigh) source

Sales

  • + Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Google source
  • − Agents weren't on duty during posted hours. Google source

Construction

Warranty

  • + Some praise for warranty repairs Reddit r/raleigh
  • + Strong. Several reviewers praise the warranty staff as punctual and responsive, with same-day repair orders. Google source
“I'm specifically reviewing the Warranty Department experience, and it has been excellent.”Neil F., Jan 2026 · Google
HHHunt Homes 7 themes Google 4.0★ (12)

Google: 4.0★ (12 reviews, HHHunt Homes of Raleigh & Wilmington) source

Sales

  • + Responsive sales/construction
  • + Good communication, with weekly updates. Google source

Construction

  • + Responsive sales/construction
  • − Water intrusion
  • − Drainage
  • ± "Quality home that they stand by." Other reviewers report water coming in at a door or window and structural and finish issues at Granite Falls Estates. Google source

Warranty

  • − Several reviews from ~2023-2024 mention issues that were never resolved. Google source
“Great builder. They do what the promise and build a quality home that they stand by.”Chet M., May 2026 · Google
Starlight Homes 3 themes Google 5.0★ (16)

Google: 5.0★ (16 reviews, The Point by Starlight Homes) source

Sales

  • + Heavy praise for responsive agents, including from buyers without a realtor. Google source

Construction

  • + Final walkthroughs went well. Google source

Warranty

  • + An agent kept helping after closing. Google source
“Wonderful buying experience. We went in without a realtor and Wade in the sales office just made the whole process easy and stress free.”Leslie, Oct 2026 · Google
Robuck Homes 8 themes Google 3.7★ (24)

Google: 3.7★ (24 reviews, Robuck Homes) source

Sales

  • + Reviewers praise the integrity and the design choices. Google source

Construction

  • − Drainage Reddit r/cary
  • − Driveway Reddit r/cary
  • − Tile/grout Reddit r/cary
  • ± Some call it top-tier quality. One calls it a substandard build that the builder doesn't stand behind, and another reports road damage in a community. Google source

Warranty

  • + Post-move-in support Reddit r/cary
  • − A bathroom problem has gone unresolved for 2 years (~Sep 2026). Google source
  • + One says the 1-year process was good. Google source
“We bought a Robuck home and once we moved in we realized we received a substandard build that the company does not stand behind.”Jason H., late 2025 · Google
Chesapeake Homes 4 themes

Sales

Construction

Warranty

Caviness & Cates Communities 5 themes

Sales

  • + Smooth buying

Construction

  • + Responsive PMs
  • − Paint/finish
  • − Drainage

Warranty

  • − Punch-list delays
Ryan Homes 8 themes Google 4.2★ (26)

Google: 4.2★ (26 reviews, Ryan Homes at The Glen at Hollybrook) source

Sales

  • + Staff are professional, patient and good with first-time buyers. Google source

Construction

Warranty

  • − Unhelpful warranty Reddit r/raleigh (2026) Reddit r/raleigh
  • ± One warranty rep went above and beyond. One reviewer called the process a hassle. Google source
  • + A 2021 buyer says a drain and a fireplace gas valve were fixed within 24 hours. Reddit source
“Millie is incredible. From the jump, she helped set us up for success.”Jessica D., Oct 2026 · Google
Homes by Dickerson 11 themes Google 4.6★ (151)

Google: 4.6★ (151 reviews, Homes by Dickerson) source · Yelp (Raleigh): 1.7★ (11) source

Sales

  • + Design support Houzz
  • + Project managers are responsive. Reviewers say the team was "on our side" from start to finish. Google source

Construction

  • + Build quality Houzz
  • − HVAC/mold (Yelp) Houzz
  • + Great construction and design. Google source
  • − One dryer vent was installed badly. Google source
  • ± Several long-time owners praise build quality; one 2024 buyer calls the build and ownership a nightmare after the deposit. Reddit source

Warranty

  • − Warranty disputes Houzz
  • + Move-in problems were handled with urgency, and support continued afterward. Google source
  • + Owners say a significant warranty claim and a 1-year punch list were resolved easily. Reddit source
  • − r/raleigh buyer describes contract disputes during build, shower-liner leak denied after warranty, neighbors with same issue source
“Outstanding customer service. Great construction and design. I would recommend HBD”Susan D., Jul 2026 · Google

Collector note: Reviews are recent and mostly positive.

America's Home Place 7 themes Google 4.5★ (124)

Google: 4.5★ (124 reviews, America's Home Place - Hillsborough, NC) source

Sales

  • + Reps are helpful and informative. Google source
  • − One review cites poor communication and follow-through (~Aug 2026). Google source

Construction

  • + Timely builds
  • − Quality (national)
  • + The process is organized. Google source
  • − One review calls the quality of work poor (~Aug 2026). Google source

Warranty

  • − Warranty concerns
“Disappointed With Communication, Follow-Through, and Quality of Work”Hollie N., Aug 2026 · Google
Mungo Homes 6 themes Google 2.8★ (30)

Google: 2.8★ (30 reviews, Mungo Homes - Raleigh) source

Sales

  • − Communication is evasive, and there were delays. Google source

Construction

  • − Poor craftsmanship, and one reviewer had 8 roof leaks in 6 years. Google source
  • + A current owner is happy with the home and customization; mold found pre-drywall was treated. Reddit source

Warranty

  • + Quick minor fixes for some Reddit r/raleigh
  • − Warranty service is frustrating, and the roof warranty is 1 year. Google source
  • − An owner says a foundation crack claim was handled by just sanding the concrete. Reddit source
“So frustrating to deal with its warranty service, will likely never recommend Mungo Homes to any of my clients!”JJ S., Sep 2026 · Google

Collector note: Reviews are mostly recent and negative.

Upright Builders 4 themes Google 2.0★ (3)

Google: 2.0★ (3 reviews, Upright Builders Inc) source Limited Google data

Sales

  • − A walkthrough was unpleasant over a home inspection. Google source

Construction

  • + Craftsmanship (older Houzz)
  • ± The supervisor was responsive. A 2021 review is negative on quality. Google source

Warranty

  • − A dryer problem was unresolved for 3 years. Google source
“The initial home construction was good and our supervisor was very responsive.”Darlene B., Sep 2026 · Google

Collector note: Only 3 reviews.

Century Complete (Century Communities) 2 themes Google 5.0★ (1)

Google: 5.0★ (1 reviews, Triangle Studio by Century Complete) source Limited Google data

Sales

No team-specific themes

Construction

  • − Construction (national)

Warranty

  • − Warranty delays
“Beautiful homes Nice folks”Jacob, Feb 2026 · Google

Collector note: Only 1 review.

Adams Homes 7 themes Google 4.0★ (15)

Google: 4.0★ (15 reviews, Adams Homes | South Raleigh Division) source · 1 other listing: Adams Homes | North Raleigh Division 3.4 (5) Limited Google data

Sales

  • + Sales
  • + A rep went above and beyond. Google source

Construction

  • − Craftsmanship
  • − Unresolved electrical/sewage
  • − Bowed walls, and a 15-month build when 9 months was promised. Google source

Warranty

  • − Warranty communication
  • − A sewage drainage issue went 11 months with little help. Google source
New Home Inc. 6 themes Google 4.6★ (44)

Google: 4.6★ (44 reviews, New Home Inc, LLC) source

Sales

  • − Pushy sales follow-up Reddit r/ClaytonNC
  • + Staff are professional and responsive. Google source
  • − One reviewer had a deposit dispute. Google source

Construction

  • − Some unresolved plumbing/HVAC/finish items Reddit r/ClaytonNC
  • + Quality and detail are "on a different level", with weekly build updates. Google source
  • − There was a site-work complaint. Google source

Warranty

No team-specific themes

“This is the third home we've built, and our experience with New Homes, Inc. has been the most pleasant by far.”Mark & Tracy S., Apr 2026 · Google
JSJ Builders 6 themes Google 3.1★ (68)

Google: 3.1★ (68 reviews, JSJ Builders Inc) source Out-of-area listing

Sales

  • + Reps are friendly and the process is easy. Google source

Construction

  • − Foundation Houzz
  • − Roof Houzz
  • − Tub repairs Houzz
  • ± Some call it "solid, thoughtfully done". One calls it "slap-dash", with missed items. Google source

Warranty

  • + Reps handled a few glitches. Google source
“We recently purchased a newly built home from this builder and have been genuinely impressed from start to finish.”Laurie P., Dec 2025 · Google

Collector note: Fayetteville is outside the area. Mark it as an out-of-area listing.

National Home Corporation 3 themes

Sales

No team-specific themes

Construction

  • − Quality
  • − Drainage

Warranty

  • − Warranty response (from search summary; source unclear)
Methodology, sources and coverage

Buyers spend months with a builder's sales, construction and warranty teams. Many builders measure these teams with homeowner surveys (Avid/AvidCX, GuildQuality, Eliant, NewHomeSource TrustBuilder). We only use results the survey company or builder has published. We never use private, internal or builder-shared survey reports.

What we show

Coverage (44 builders)

SourceBuilders covered
Avid Ratings public builder profile (score + 4 sub-scores)5 of 44source
NewHomeSource TrustBuilder rating9 of 44source
GuildQuality profile score2 of 44source
AvidCX Diamond / Benchmark award (Triangle division, 2026)2 of 44source
GuildQuality Guildmaster 20265 of 44source
Lifestory America's Most Trusted 2026 (national brand)17 of 44source
Eliant Homebuyers' Choice 2026 (Triangle division)0 of 44source
J.D. Power new-home study (discontinued 2011)0 of 44source
Any survey score16 of 44
Any score or award29 of 44
No public survey data at all15 of 44

No public survey data found for: Mattamy Homes, Davidson Homes, Eastwood Homes, McKee Homes, Caruso Homes, True Homes, HHHunt Homes, Chesapeake Homes, Upright Builders, Wagoner Homes, Adams Homes, New Home Inc., JSJ Builders, National Home Corporation, Beechwood Homes. "No public survey data" doesn't mean a builder is bad. Many builders survey their buyers but don't publish the results. Ask the builder for its published survey scores or awards, and ask neighbors in the community.

Gaps, honestly

Cost, HOA, school and quick move-in data

DataSourceRefreshCoverage now
Mortgage rate defaultFreddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average; builder incentive rates from builder promo pagesWeekly (PMMS publishes Thursdays)7.32%, week ending Oct 22, 2026
Property tax ratesNC Department of Revenue county rate table, county and town budget/rate documents; fire district rates where unincorporatedYearly, after budgets are adopted in JulyFY2026-27; town limits not verified per parcel
HOA duesBuilder community pages, HOA documents and disclosures, linked per communityMonthly34 of 142 communities published
Quick move-in homesBuilder quick move-in / available homes listings, linked per communityWeekly105 of 142 communities with a count
School assignmentLinks to each district's official address lookup; reassignment flags from district and news sourcesMonthly, and around board votesWe never list school names; assignment is by address

HOA dues are converted to monthly when the period is published (quarterly ÷ 3, annual ÷ 12); otherwise the amount is shown as stated. A missing value means we could not find it, not that it does not exist.