Gleeson Homes - Head Office Reviews

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Regrettable Experience with Gleeson Homes: A Cautionary Tale I had high hopes when I chose Gleeson Homes, but after living in our home for two years, the experience has been nothing short of frustrating and disappointing. From day one, it became clear that their focus is more on cutting corners than delivering quality homes. The build quality is subpar at best. We’ve encountered numerous issues, including poorly fitted windows and doors that let in drafts, a leaking roof, and even loss of heating. The finishing touches, which you would expect to be done with care, were rushed and sloppy. Walls are unevenly painted, and it's evident that attention to detail is not a priority for Gleeson. The customer service has been another nightmare. Once you’ve signed the dotted line, their interest in your satisfaction seems to vanish. Getting any issues resolved requires relentless follow-ups, and even then, the responses are slow, unhelpful, and often dismissive. Simple requests turn into drawn-out battles, making the entire process exhausting. To add to the frustration, the timeline for repairs has been consistently missed. Despite promises of prompt attention to the snags we reported, weeks turned into months with little to no progress. We even arranged dates with the site manager in advance, only for them to do nothing on the agreed date, wasting our time and the holidays we took off from work. It feels like they’re more interested in selling the next property than in taking care of their current customers. One particularly alarming incident occurred in November 2023 when we experienced a power outage. Unlike a typical outage, the entire street wasn’t affected—just our home. After 16 hours without power, we finally received a temporary repair. The cause? A damaged electrical main and water line under the shared driveway, which had been compromised before we even received the keys. When speaking to GTC, we were told that if the cable had blown, it could have taken out the gas main, leading to a catastrophic incident. Gleeson’s response? They suggested that I should have discovered this during the key handover inspection—apparently, they think I have X-ray vision to see under tarmac! This response only reinforced my belief that Gleeson is not interested in, and does not care about, their customers' safety. I now live in fear, and this issue is currently being pursued with the New Build Ombudsman. Overall, I deeply regret choosing Gleeson Homes. The combination of poor build quality, lack of attention to detail, and abysmal customer service has turned what should have been an exciting experience into a constant source of stress and fear. If you’re considering buying from Gleeson, I strongly advise looking elsewhere. The initial savings are simply not worth the long-term headaches and potential safety risks.