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The Drees Company

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 38 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 21 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:08/04/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I initially filed a warranty claim with ****** regarding flooring issues in my home. I was then instructed by Drees Homes to coordinate directly with their subcontractor, ****** ***., to handle the matter. I followed those instructions and made all necessary arrangements with ****** ***., including scheduling an inspection.

      However, the process was never completed. The inspection report was never submitted, and the claim remains unresolved. Despite multiple attempts to follow up, I have not received any communication or resolution from either ****** ***. or Drees Homes.

      As the builder and primary contractor, Drees Homes is ultimately responsible for ensuring that warranty claims are properly handled, even when subcontractors are involved. I have attempted to contact Drees Homes directly to resolve this issue, but I have not received any response.

      I am seeking a resolution to this matter, including the completion of the inspection process and fulfillment of the warranty claim. I also request improved communication and accountability from Drees Homes regarding subcontractor-managed claims.

      Business Response

      Date: 08/05/2025

      Unfortunately, the home warranty with Drees lapsed 4 years ago. 
      Drees reached out to the subcontractor to see if they could be of any
      assistance and was told ****** Flooring has been in constant contact with *** ******** through email, phone calls and text messages.  The report and
      denial letter were originally sent from ****** Flooring to *** ******** on June 16th.   After
      claiming he didn’t receive these reports, they were sent again on July 7th,
      and a follow up email was sent on July 8th.  As mentioned
      before, the warranty with Drees lapsed in 2021 and *** ******** will need to
      reach out to ****** directly at this time. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 08/05/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.


      Has the company addressed the issues of this dispute?
      No. While Drees Homes acknowledged the concern and mentioned the expiration of the home warranty, the core issue remains unresolved. The final inspection report, which is critical to progressing this claim, has not been properly delivered despite multiple follow-up attempts on my end.


      If not, why?
      Despite several follow-ups, I did not receive the final report from ****** Flooring as claimed. The business states it was sent on specific dates, but I never received it. Therefore, the matter remains open due to lack of proper delivery and confirmation of this essential documentation.


      If an offer of resolution was made, has the company fulfilled the proposed?
      No. There has been no fulfillment of a proposed resolution. I am still waiting for the final report. I request that it be either re-sent by email or mailed to ensure receipt and bring closure to this matter. While the Drees warranty has expired, the ****** flooring warranty remains active. Unfortunately, I cannot work directly with the manufacturer and must rely on the builder and subcontractor for assistance.






      Regards,



      ******* ****** ********

      Business Response

      Date: 08/18/2025

      As mentioned before, *** ********** home warranty with Drees lapsed 4 years ago.  Drees does not have access to the report that the homeowner is requesting.  *** ******** should be working with ****** Finishes to obtain the report.  

      Customer Answer

      Date: 08/18/2025

      I have reviewed the response provided by the business and must respectfully state that it does not resolve my complaint. Below are the reasons for my continued dissatisfaction:
      While I acknowledge that the warranty provided directly by Drees Homes has expired, I believe the company still holds a responsibility to assist homeowners in navigating warranty claims related to third-party vendors they have contracted—specifically, ****** Finishes and ******* flooring
      The contact I have been working with, who was also referred to me by Drees Homes, is ******* ********* at ****** Finishes. His contact information is as follows:
      Email: *************************************
      Phone: ###-###-####
      I am seeking Drees Homes’ support in facilitating communication or providing guidance on how to proceed with warranty-related concerns involving ****** Finishes, as this vendor was selected and coordinated by Drees during the construction process.
      Thank you for your continued attention to this matter.





      Regards,



      ******* ****** ********

      Business Response

      Date: 08/19/2025

       


      Limited Warranty and Guide to Your New Home - 2019-2020.pdf;


       

      This first attachment is a copy of the warranty guidelines.  (Pages 3 and 7 discuss the 1-year limited warranty.)  The second attachment is *** ********** signed contract agreement which also states he received the warranty guide.     

       

      Thanks so much,

      Misty

       

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/09/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We purchased a Drees Home in ******** ** in February 2025. They did not clear the lot properly and left compromised trees in the backyard. In June of 2025, one tree fell on the house and damaged the roof. We’re having to pay $7500 out of pocket in order to get the tree removed and the roof repaired. Drees homes refused to cover the damages sustained by the compromised tree falling on the home.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/16/2025

      The
      homeowner's assertion that we have done anything erroneous is inaccurate.  The homeowner knowingly
      purchased a lot with an undisturbed wooded area at the back of the homesite
      that was left untouched.  A tree located approximately 110 feet
      from the home fell onto the house after severe storms, with winds up to
      70 mph, swept through the state.  Drees is always willing to provide warranty
      and service on home building defects, but obvious acts of Mother Nature are not
      included in our warranty which the homeowner has acknowledged.   

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/21/2025


      This is ***** ********. I would like to reject the business response with relation to the complaint referenced above. I tried to submit my response online but it would not go through. I called the BBB this morning and they told me to respond directly to you and you can submit the response on my behalf. Please see the response below along with some photos. Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if you're unable to download the photos. 


      The builder did not clear the lot appropriately - there was a rectangular section of land that was completely untouched by developers, with both dead and compromised trees that flood when it rains. The same builder is currently developing the lot next to us and they have cleared the land and all the compromised trees (See attached photos for comparison). There was indeed 70 MPH wind that day, but this tree in our yard was the only one that fell in the entire neighborhood. We were lucky no one was home at that time or injured, and that we only sustained roof damage. Between clearing the tree and the damages to the house, it will cost over 10k to repair. Because we believe this to be a result of negligence on the part of the developer, we are asking the builder to reimburse us for their costly oversight.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/23/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.



      The builder did not clear the lot appropriately - there was a rectangular section of land that was completely untouched by developers, with both dead and compromised trees that flood when it rains. The same builder is currently developing the lot next to us and they have cleared the land and all the compromised trees (See attached photos for comparison). There was indeed 70 MPH wind that day, but this tree in our yard was the only one that fell in the entire neighborhood. We were lucky no one was home at that time or injured, and that we only sustained roof damage. Between clearing the tree and the damages to the house, it will cost over 10k to repair. Because we believe this to be a result of negligence on the part of the developer, we are asking the builder to reimburse us for their costly oversight.


      Regards,



      ***** ********

      Business Response

      Date: 07/29/2025

      The homeowner continues to direct blame for a natural cause
      at Drees.  We treated all homes in the community the same by preserving as
      much of the wooded area on the homesite left by the developer as practical and
      safe.  The wooded area was undisturbed and not compromised by Drees,
      maintaining the integrity of the trees.  Drees’ care for the trees in the
      community is evident with only one tree in the entire neighborhood falling
      during such an intense storm. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 08/08/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.


      This home builder continues to deny responsibility for their negligence and inability to landscape the yard properly. Not only did they left compromised trees, they also didn’t have adequate drainage in the backyard and water would collect after heavy rainfall with nowhere to go. We brought those issues up to their home rep Chad but he ignored all of our concerns. All they cared about was a five star review after we closed on the home. Unfortunately, they’re not willing to take responsibility and reimburse us for the damages our home sustained. We have paid close to 12k to repair the roof and removed the compromised tree which they left so they can cut their costs. 




      Regards,



      ***** ********

      Business Response

      Date: 08/14/2025

      The unfortunate damage to the homeowner’s home was caused by an act of
      Mother Nature and is not included in our warranty.  The purchase agreement
      entered into by and between the homeowner and Drees clearly states “In the
      event that any portion of the real estate is wooded, the Seller, in its sole
      discretion, may leave said portion of the real estate in its natural state and
      shall not be under obligation to seed or grade such area.  Seller may
      remove trees and shrubs as it deems necessary.  Seller does not guarantee
      the survival or condition of the existing trees, shrubs, lawn or other
      landscaping installed by Seller.”.  Drees left the rear portion of the lot
      in its natural state so to preserve the nature of the lot and the homeowner
      acknowledged our intentions.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/16/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My husband and I built and purchased a home with Drees in October 2024. The property was sold with a one-year builder warranty and a ten-year structural warranty. Unfortunately, we are now facing unresolved issues with the home and a sudden, unjustified denial of our warranty rights by the builder.

      The Core Issue:
      We have experienced significant cold air drafts surrounding our gas fireplace, with indoor temperature readings nearly 20 degrees colder in its vicinity. Upon inspection, the fireplace installer stated there was nothing wrong with the insert and that it also should not be drafty. We believe the issue stems from inadequate insulation or sealing behind the fireplace—a concern that has gone unaddressed despite our repeated efforts to communicate with Drees.

      Escalation and Denial of Warranty Services:
      After multiple attempts to seek resolution, including a promised but unfulfilled inspection, two customer care representatives visited our home on March 25th. Their conduct was dismissive and unprofessional, and when my husband asked them to leave after a disrespectful exchange, we received an email a week later from the company stating that all warranty services were being terminated due to a “hostile environment.” We have video and audio footage of this encounter that proves he was not hostile. This response was both retaliatory and devoid of any effort to investigate or mediate the situation, in clear contradiction to the dispute resolution clause in our warranty agreement.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/22/2025

      We are willing to work with the ****** to investigate
      further what might be causing the issue with the difference in temperature at
      their fireplace. The supplier has looked at it twice and determined that it is
      normal for a fireplace to have a difference in temperature near the glass when
      outside temperatures get too cold due to convection.  We have not been
      able to verify the temperature difference because the outside temperature has
      not been cold enough to measure it at the times someone was there.  We offered
      to remove the siding and sheathing from the exterior of the fireplace in order
      to determine if additional insulation or sealing was needed, but that offer has
      not been accepted yet.  At the last meeting, our customer care
      representatives were told to leave the house after this option was offered
      because the customers wanted an answer to how we would address the issue and we
      didn’t have one for them yet.  We would like to resolve this without
      further complication and want to work with the customers towards a solution.  If we are not able to reach a solution that is acceptable to
      the customers, we are also willing to go to arbitration to settle any dispute
      they might still have.  We would prefer to settle their concerns without
      resorting to this option, and far less than 1% of our contracts ever result in
      arbitration.  But if that is the route we need to take to come to an
      equitable resolution we are willing to do so.  We are hoping to be able to
      discuss this further with the customers and come to an equitable solution for
      them.  

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/30/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

      Drees' response to the BBB was riddled with inaccuracies. The letter they provided you paints a false narrative—suggesting they were open to resolving the matter—when in fact, the attached letter we received from them a month ago states the opposite. It explicitly declares that they are unilaterally voiding our warranty and that no further correspondence regarding this or any future warranty claims would be accepted. There was no invitation to continue dialogue or resolve the issue, as they have now claimed.

      This situation escalated precisely because of that letter, sent by Drees’ manager, Jeff. In it, he stated: “this matter is now considered closed, and no further correspondence will be entertained regarding this issue or with any future warranty claims.” This was not a misunderstanding or a breakdown in communication—it was a clear and deliberate decision made without involving us. Drees later claimed that the matter had received “thorough consideration and review,” yet we were never consulted or given an opportunity to present our side.

      I do appreciate that, following our BBB complaint, Jeff has now reached out to us and expressed a willingness to revisit the situation. He apologized and stated, “It sounds like I may not have had all of the information, and I should have investigated further.” While that acknowledgment is a step in the right direction, it comes after an entire month during which our warranty was unjustly voided.

      Given that lost time, we requested a one-month extension to our warranty to account for the period in which communication was cut off. Despite everything we’ve experienced, Drees has declined to commit to even that small, reasonable accommodation.

      We’ve been assigned a new customer care manager, which we view as a positive step. However, the individual—Gary A****—is based in **********, and we live in ****** ********. This raises some concerns about scheduling and responsiveness. Gary has reached out to us, but only to suggest setting up an appointment three weeks from now to discuss issues that have been ongoing since January. After months of delays, shifting explanations, and no resolution, this additional delay feels unacceptable.

      While we are cautiously hopeful about a more productive working relationship with a new representative, we continue to believe that more can and should be done by Drees to make this right.


      Regards,



      ***** *****

      Business Response

      Date: 05/06/2025

      We have reached out to the ****** and have
      informed them that we would like to work with them to resolve their issues and
      that we are not rescinding their warranty.  They had concerns about
      working with the same Customer Care Manager and Representative, so as ******
      states in her response we have assigned our ********** Customer Care Manager to
      assist them.  Unfortunately, his schedule does not allow him to meet with
      them until after May 20th.  This does not reflect any lack of
      interest in helping to resolve their issues, he is just unable to meet with
      them sooner due to previous customer appointments that were already set. 
      If there is an urgent issue that is causing damage to their home or
      an inability to live in their home comfortably, we would immediately address it
      with an emergency response, but we have not been informed of any occurrence of
      that nature.  We are looking forward to working with the ****** to
      discuss and resolve their concerns.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/14/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

      We have been treated poorly by Drees and our concerns for
      our new build have been ignored. Jeff lied in his response when stating they
      are not receding our warranty. His official letter, provided previously to the
      BBB, shows he voided our warranty with no review or considerations from us. He
      has since apologized and reinstated our warranty but refuses to make it right
      by extending it a month to give us the 12 months we have paid for.   

      After kicking the can down the road for months, ignoring the
      problem and saying to, “light the pilot light ONLY to stop condensation,” -then
      Drees agreeing to remove the siding and sheathing to fix the issues -only
      followed by canceling our warranty for a month -just to apologize and say they should
      not have canceled our warranty -then still delaying any services for another
      three weeks. Our newly assigned customer care manager works in ********** and
      only takes appointments from 8-3 (our warranty hours are 8-5). I do not
      understand how there is only one customer care manager in all *** and there is
      no one closer more available to work with than the new guy in **********. After
      all the delays and poor treatment our concerns should be made more of a
      priority. For every unproductive meeting we must take off work to get nowhere
      with our issues. We've been gaslighted and brushed off.

      Jeff response states, “If there is an urgent issue that is causing
      damage to their home or an inability to live in their home comfortability, we
      would immediately address it with an emergency response.” These are urgent
      issues as he stated it is affecting out heating and cooling bills and our “ability
      to live in our home comfortably.”  The fireplace
      has been an ongoing issue that we have had to deal with since moving in (7
      months ago) and we have been trying to get it fixed since January (5 months
      ago). Now that they agree to do the work (remove siding and sheathing to examine
      and fix the issue) they are continuing to make us wait another month and three weeks
      just to meet with them. 

      We have made Jeff aware of other issues that meet Drees’ definition
      of “emergency” yet he still refuses to prioritize us and address our issues
      with an emergency response as he just stated to the BBB he would. 

      We are ready for the repairs to begin now.

      Regards,

      ***** *****



      Business Response

      Date: 05/29/2025

      We continue to work with the ****** to try to resolve their
      issues.  They did not want to work with the ******** ** Customer Care
      Manager, so I arranged for our ********** Customer Care Manager (who works in a
      different division) to work with them.  We have many Customer Care
      Representatives, but because the ****** have escalated their concerns, I
      believe we will serve them best by having them work with a Customer Care
      Manager, and there are only two of them in the greater ********** area. 
      Our ********** Customer Care Manager and a Customer Care representative had an
      appointment with ***** ***** on 5/20/25 and created a work order
      with 25 items on it to be addressed.  They are scheduled to meet again on 6/5/25. 

      Our warranty hours are correctly stated as 8:00 –
      5:00.  The last available appointment is at 3:00 so that we can spend two
      hours assisting our customers on an appointment. 

      The ****** requested to extend their warranty for a month
      to cover the period that their warranty was suspended.  That is not
      necessary because we are retroactively covering any issues that may have arisen
      during that month.  If there are any outstanding issues at the time their
      warranty expires, we will discuss with them how they will be addressed at that
      time. 

      The issues that the ****** provided to us do not meet the
      definition of “emergency” as cited in our warranty documents.  However, we
      are working on a plan to address the issues they have presented to us at their
      recent appointment in a timely manner.  

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/11/2025

      Better Business Bureau:




      Subject: Feedback on Complaint ID ******** Resolution

      Dear Drees Customer Service Team,

      I have reviewed the resolution provided for complaint ID ******** and find it satisfactory at this time. I appreciate the efforts of the ********** team, whose professionalism and dedication were exceptional throughout this process. I look forward to them conducting additional infrared readings when there is a more significant temperature difference between the interior and exterior of my home to confirm the effectiveness of the implemented solution. I remain optimistic that the issue has been fully addressed.

      However, I must express my disappointment with the overall experience during our warranty period. The initial poor treatment by Drees, combined with the significant effort required to achieve a resolution, was frustrating. Additionally, I find it concerning that our 12-month warranty, which was assured at the time of purchase, was unjustly voided. While I appreciate the retroactive reinstatement, I believe that if Drees stands by the quality of its homes, extending our warranty by an additional month should not pose an issue, especially given that we should not need to utilize it. Throughout this process, we have felt dismissed and gaslighted, which has diminished our confidence in the company.

      I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as my goal is to ensure a positive outcome and maintain a productive relationship moving forward. 

      Sincerely,
      ***** *****




    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/17/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased a new Drees home in November 2024. At closing, I noticed that the wood floors in the house appeared dirty, as did some other areas of the home. This is our fourth new home, and I found this situation fairly typical. However, upon cleaning the floor, we discovered that the substance was not dirt but construction glue used to secure the wood floor.

      We contacted Drees within a few days of closing, and they sent the wood floor company to try to remove the glue, but their attempt was unsuccessful. They sent a third-party inspector come out to assess the wood floor, who sent a sample to the manufacturer. The manufacturer confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the wood, but the issue was with the installation. Drees now wants to clean the wood floor using another company, but only plans to clean certain spots we mark ahead of time. The problem is that depending on the angle, time of day, and lighting, the glue residue is sometimes visible and sometimes not. Kind of like spot cleaning you car, just wash the whole thing.

      In addition, the garage floor had large patches where the concrete was faulty. I attempted to get it repaired before closing, but I was told that my only options were to lose my deposit or buy the house. When working with Drees on the wood floor issue, I showed them the concrete in the garage, and they agreed it needed to be treated with epoxy. The company they hired did a terrible job. You can still see all the patchwork underneath the epoxy, and two weeks later, when water gets on the epoxy, it stains the surface yellow. To make matters worse, the workers used hand grinders to grind down the concrete floor and didn’t bring a vacuum. Instead, they used a shop vac, turned it on in the back of the garage, and blew concrete dust into the front of the house for the entire day.

      Drees told me that although you can see the patchwork under the epoxy, it’s only cosmetic.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/20/2025

      Flooring company, *** has agreed to hand-clean the areas that show glue residue and then go over the entire wood floor with their machines.  As soon as *** provides availability dates, Drees will schedule the cleaning with the homeowner. Regarding the garage floors, the homeowner was offered an epoxy before closing, but declined.  After using the garage, he decided he wanted the epoxy.  Drees is working with the homeowner regarding the garage floor issues, but the homeowner has stated he does not want the epoxy company to return to his house.    

      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/20/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.


      I was not offered anything to repair the garage floor prior to closing. I spoke with Jake your realtor, and he said he asked and there was no money for epoxy. I even offered to pay for half of it and was told no. My wife and I both spoke to him and your foreman Tyler was present during the conversation. Whoever told you I did not want the garage floor epoxied before I moved in is sadly mistaken. 
       
      Regarding the wood floor this has been dragging on since November. They have professionally cleaned it once, this will be a second attempt. Hopefully it works.


      Regards,



      *** **********

      Business Response

      Date: 03/31/2025

      During the New Home Presentation (orientation), the builder offered to epoxy the garage floor and coat the driveway, but the homeowner stated it wasn't a "big deal".  Attached is the signed NHP form.  

      Regarding the flooring, it does look better after the cleaning, but the homeowner is still seeing a haze on the floor.  Drees is setting up an appointment with upper management at the flooring company to look at the floor and decide next steps.  

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/04/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are. 

      The floor issue is still not resolved. Yes cleaning helped some but by no means fix the problem. I paid for a new house with an expensive upgraded wood floor.

      With regards to the garage I did ask for it to be repaired and offered to split the cost and was told no prior to moving in.  When Drees finally agreed to repair it, the company they sent out to epoxy it did a poor job. They were also very unsafe. They had no vacuum equipment and used a leaf blower to blow the concrete dust out onto the driveway. This is not OSHA approved. No I don’t want them back on the property, they are a joke. I have video but it won’t let me attach it to this document. 

      Regards,



      *** **********

      Business Response

      Date: 04/11/2025

      The flooring company, ***, has agreed to replace the wood floor.  

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/10/2025

      Type:Facilities Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Closed on my house on the 28th of February. Moved in on the 4th and the kitchen hasn’t been barely functioning since then. The oven CB is not to code, not a single outlet in the kitchen works, the stove top is malfunctioning. I have contacted them numerous times with unsatisfactory results.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/12/2025

      IES Residential installed
      new GFCI breakers in the kitchen on 3/10/25.  As of 3/11/25 the homeowner
      has confirmed the outlets and oven are working properly.  The homeowner is
      also contacting the warranty department at ********* regarding the cooktop
      stove to ensure it is working properly.     
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/19/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I closed on my new home in July of 2022. In January 2023, we noticed that one of our picture windows had failed. We filed warranty claims with the window manufacturer and the homebuilder, and the window was replaced. Parts were covered by the window manufacturer and labor was covered by the Drees company under warranty. In January of 2024, a second window failed. Warranty claims were again filed with both companies, but we were now outside of the warranty period with Drees. The parts were covered by the window manufacturer and the labor was covered by the homeowner. In December of 2024, a third window failed. The homeowner covered the cost of repair for this window. The homeowner's service provider stated that windows would continue to fail unless a cap seal was installed. In February of 2025, a fourth window failed. All four windows have failed in the same manner due to Drees' failure to install a cap seal. The service provider provided a quote to the homeowner for approximately $1800 to install a cap seal on all windows. The homeowner contacted Drees, and asked Drees to cover the cost of the fourth window repair, as well as the cap seal install, as this is an ongoing issue that began under the warranty period. While the homeowner included all documentation that Drees asked for, Drees manager Kevin K********** denied the homeowner's request in just 12 minutes. Because water is coming into the home and Drees has denied to honor the warranty, the homeowner must now take swift action to repair the emergent problem with their own service provider. While the homeowner continues to seek repair parts to the fourth window under the window manufacturer's warranty, the homeowner seeks reimbursement of the $1800 cap seal cost from Drees. Drees failed to ensure that the cap seal was installed which resulted in ongoing window failures that began during the warranty period, and has failed to repair/reimburse homeowner or remedy the root cause.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/25/2025

      After reviewing *** ********** claim regarding his windows,
      we have determined that the window manufacturer, Simonton, would be responsible
      for addressing any warranty concerns as defined by our warranty agreement with
      the customer.  The Drees warranty, which was provided to the buyer at the
      time of their purchase, states that all products and workmanship in the home are
      warranted for one year, but any additional manufacturer warranties are also
      passed along to the buyer.  The buyer has already used the Simonton
      manufacturer warranty as stated in his complaint, which is how the warranty is
      supposed to work after the first year.  The buyer also states that, “All
      four windows have failed in the same manner due to Drees' failure to install a
      cap seal.”  This is not an accurate statement because Drees never installs
      a cap seal.  The cap seal is installed by the window manufacturer during
      the manufacturing process, that is why this issue is covered by the
      manufacturer’s warranty.  Our Customer Care Manager is reaching out to the
      customer to see if we can help them in getting assistance from the window
      manufacturer.  Given the fact that this falls outside of our one-year
      warranty period, the manufacturer warranty is now the only warranty that
      applies in this situation.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/05/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We purchased our home from Drees on 12/2021. The driveway had one rust stain and small crumbling within the drive by 12/2022. By January, 2025, driveway is completely discolored, cracks and holes within the driveway itself. We have been working with Drees for almost 2 years on this, and they state its the way the concrete was mixed and there is nothing they can do. Concrete was poured twice by Drees initialls, as they installed incorrectly the first time. Both slabs of concrete have the same discoloration and breaking. Drees also did not pour our front walkway to spec (actual blueprints) and we have requested this be repaired and have continue to be ignored for the last 3 years. We would like the driveway re-poured as well as the entryway poured properly. No other homes in the 50 home track have similar problems. Nor do they have incorrect entryways that do not pass HOA guidelines. We also have multiple statements from certified contractors stating driveway was poured oncorrectly.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/10/2025

      Drees has agreed to have an engineer test the concrete to verify it was installed with the proper PSI specifications.  Drees is trying to schedule this test ASAP and will be in touch with the homeowner. 

      The front walkway was poured per the plan and was also approved by the HOA.  

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/22/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We have been in our house 4 years and we have issues with the basement that require major repairs. Issues with the water table around the home are causing leakage and the foundation to shift. There are many cracks in the foundation around the house. The repair is going to cost $39,367, and significant inconvenience. I am requesting reimbursement from Drees. This is unacceptable for a four-year-old house.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/23/2025

      Drees is aware of this situation and has been in contact
      with the *****.  Drees offers a one-year warranty on foundation leaks;
      with the house being four-years old, this is not a warrantable item at this time. 
      Rather than going through *******, Drees advised the ****** to contact ****
      regarding their five-year warranty with them.  If this issue falls outside
      the warrantable item, the fix would be much less than $39,000.        

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/23/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 



      Regards,



      **** *****
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/01/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We closed on a Dree’s brand new inventory home August 2023. Fast forward to Oct 2024 and we find out that we had a moisture problem with humidity levels reaching 70% or higher and staying there for long periods of time. Which caused an overgrowth of mold expanding throughout my entire first floor of my home. Now we are being forced to vacate the property. Drees will not provide a place for us to go, or any information on reimbursement and this involves at least 8 more homes on my street alone! They have been hiding information and are taking months to get my reports to me. They will sometimes respond to my questions I ask them with generic apologies but no actual solution. We need Drees to come up either a plan to repair the home and with a reimbursement plan so we can move forward with our lives and get our 8 year old daughter back to some normalcy.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/03/2025

      Drees Custom Homes LP first received warranty complaints
      from the Customer on or about October 28, 2024, which are the subject of the
      Customer's BBB complaint to which this Response is provided (the "Customer
      Warranty Claim"). Drees, who is neither an HVAC expert nor a mold expert,
      then engaged a qualified third party mold and HVAC consultants (the
      "Consultants") to open an investigation of the subject matter of the
      Customer Warranty Claim, in an effort to understand the scope and cause of the
      subject matter of the Customer Warranty Claim, and to subsequently advise and
      guide Drees as to the most appropriate remediation action with regard to the
      same. On November 6, 2024, Drees provided to the Customer a document detailing
      the plan for reimbursement for temporary housing/living expenses. Drees has
      timely shared with the Customer the information in Drees' possession which
      relates to the findings and opinions resulting from the Customer Warranty Claim
      inspection undertaken by Drees' qualified Consultants, and has kept the
      Customer reasonably informed as additional information comes into the
      possession of Drees throughout the remedial process, being the phase Drees is
      now in. Drees remains committed to following the advice and guidance of its
      qualified Consultants in bringing the remedial process through to completion in
      an efficient manner. 

      In summary, since Drees was first notified of the Customer Warranty
      Claim, it is Drees' position that it has: (1) diligently engaged the
      appropriate parties, i.e. Drees' qualified Consultants, to fully investigate
      the Warranty Claim and advise/guide Drees as to the most appropriate course of
      action with regard to same; (2) shared, and not hidden, the Consultant
      information in Drees' possession with regard to the Warranty Claim, and
      otherwise kept the Customer reasonably informed as additional information comes
      into the possession of Drees; (3) actively and diligently followed the advice
      and guidance of its Consultants with the goal of bringing the Warranty Claim to
      resolution in an efficient manner; and (4) provided the Customer with a
      reimbursement plan and a remedial plan, both of which pre-date the Customer's
      BBB complaint.  

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/07/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

      When I spoke to Curtis on the phone asking him about temporary housing reimbursement, he said that he was going to send what they typically cover. And attached is what was sent. however, that’s as far as any temporary placement or reimbursement talk went. Curtis never told me where to send my receipts or reimbursement request despite being asked on the phone multiple times for him to send me the information on where to send and collect. Attached dated 12/31/24 email I still hadn’t received that requested information. When toner came out to my house he said my report would be finished in two weeks. I voiced my concerns about the holidays and temporary housing multiple times and that our pockets are not endless. Toner’s report was sent to us by Craig on 12/12 (9 days after toners report was completed) at this point,  I still hadn’t received any word on reimbursement while still living in toxic mold environments and going to hotels when we could. Only yesterday 1/6/25 TWO months later did they tell me they would reimburse me. Hopefully they hold up to their word. 
      Drees had ****** come to my house along with Ross B****** on 11/1 and never provided me with the HVAC reports from either of them even though I have asked for them multiple times. Finally on 12/27/24 Craig sent me one from Ross B****** and oddly it is not dated. 

       

       


      Regards,



      ******** *******

      Business Response

      Date: 01/20/2025

      Drees first
      received the ********* warranty claim concerning their wood floor on October
      28, 2024. Drees immediately processed the warranty claim, and performed a site
      visit to meet with the ******* family at their home just a few days later on
      November 1, 2024 to discuss their warranty claim. Just a few days
      later, on November 6, 2025, Drees sent an email to the ******* family,
      informing them that Drees would offer financial temporary housing support in
      the event the ********* desired to move out of their home while Drees undertook
      its warranty claim investigation and curative process (the "Temporary
      Housing Email"). The Temporary Housing Email included a form which Drees
      asked the ******* family to sign and return in order for Drees to move forward
      with processing any temporary housing request from the ******* family. The
      ******* family did not sign and return the form for temporary housing at that
      time, and Drees did not hear from the ******* family further regarding
      temporary housing at this time. It was not until January of 2025 that the
      ******* family continued the discussion with Drees concerning temporary
      housing. Drees timely responded to the ******* family's correspondence
      regarding the same, and it was at this time that Drees first learned that the
      ******* family had temporarily moved out of their home in early November, yet
      had moved back into their home soon thereafter. 

      In
      light of the above, Drees was surprised to read the ******* family's statements
      in their BBB complaint regarding their recount of the temporary housing
      discussions between the ******* family and Drees, as Drees has many written
      communications between Drees and the ******* family which fully support Drees'
      statements in the first paragraph of this response. Drees has provided the
      ******* family with funds to support a three-month temporary housing stay so
      that Drees may commence and complete the warranty work in response to the
      ********* warranty claim. Drees is uncertain at this time whether the *******
      family continues to live in their home despite having received such temporary
      living financial support from Drees. 

      Concerning
      the ******* family statements indicating that Drees delayed providing
      information from Toner Home Performance or Ross B******, and similar to the
      temporary housing matter noted above, Drees has written communications between
      Drees and the ******* family demonstrating that Drees provided such information
      to the ******* family in a diligent manner, and has neither withheld, nor delay
      providing to the ******* family, information which Drees agreed to provide to
      the ******* family relating to their warranty claim. 

      Drees
      continues to work towards a successful resolution of the ********* warranty
      claims, and hopes to work together with the ******* family toward that end. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/18/2024

      Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My wife and I were misled by the sales agent as to some very important desired features to our new home. We were told that the home would have multiple linen closets, but upon seeing final drawings the home had none. The sales team also gave us the run around about actual cost of home after design center. We did not pay the second half of deposit because we wanted to see what we were financing, but the account manager was pushy pressuring my wife to send additional deposit even though we were already in default of original agreement. After walking a similar floor plan in the community that our home was to be built and noticing that the quality of construction was not on par with the model from another community, we really became skeptical of the entire transaction. The home looked cheap and even the builder/contractor mentioned that they recently had to replace all the floors in the new homes in community due to company using substandard materials. The final straw was when the actual sales price came in close to 550k which is 70k more than we were told our house would cost originally (which we couldn't afford). Seeing as Drees had not even starter building our home at all, my wife contacted Drees about our concerns and after talking knew that they could not remedy the issues. We let sales agent know we did not want to continue with transaction and was basically threatened by Shannon R** (sales manager) that if we didn't move forward, we would lose our deposit (a portion of which she obtain in default of original agreement). I am a veteran, and was shocked a company would treat people this way. They could not deliver what was promised, but decided to steal 11k in money they did not earn.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/30/2024

      The ******* signed off on the
      floor plan when they signed the contract and then again at the plan review
      stage, so they were aware of how many closets were in the home.  Drees
      tried to work with the Jones family by allowing them back into the design center
      to amend their selections in an effort to lower their purchase price, but they
      refused to come in or remove any options.  The contract is clear on when
      all funds are due.  Drees again tried to work with them by giving them a
      grace period to come up with the funds that were needed to start construction,
      but those funds were never received.  On 9/1/24 the Jones family sent an
      email stating that they wanted out of the contract, so a cancellation letter
      was sent but they refused to sign it.  On 9/5/24 is when Drees sent a
      default letter. 

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