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Akel Homes

Solana Bay at Avenir

45 Homeowner Reviews Completed Jun 2024 - Jul 2025

Akel Homes

Overall Satisfaction

4.7
Customers' overall satisfaction
4.3
Rating of homeowners' willingness to recommend this builder

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Overall Experience

4.5

Purchase Experience

4.7

Home Personalization Experience

4.8

Construction Experience

4.7

Pre-orientation Experience

4.9

Pre-drywall Orientation Experience

4.9

Customer Care Experience

4.8

Home Readiness

4.6

Installation & Workmanship

4.5

Community Profile

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Akel Homes is an award-winning semi-custom homebuilder based in South Florida. Founded by Ramsey Akel and led by his son, Alex, the Akel family has built and sold over 4,000 residences in the past thirty years and is currently developing Sundance, a 2,500-acre master-planned development approved for 8,000 homes in Port St. Lucie. The Akel Advantage is our commitment to providing a personalized new home experience. Our homes are designed with forward-thinking architectural designs and built with high-quality, tech-focused, energy-efficient, and healthy building materials. 

At the Akel Design Studio, personalize every detail of your home, room by room, from a selection of hundreds of unique finishes. We build where you want to live with new communities in premier locations. Our communities are master planned to bring out the best of Florida living – glistening lakes, stunning open spaces, and world-class resort-style amenities. The inspiration for each and every home and community is drawn from our homeowners who bring them to life. Our homeowners’ feedback inspires our creative process. That is the hallmark of the Akel Advantage. Together, let’s build the life you love.


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MOST RECENT HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - All
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Jul 06, 2025

I’m very happy with my house, as a builder I know what look for. They do quality work

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jul 08, 2025

Amazing experience, very smooth process

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jul 12, 2025

NA

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

[name removed] is great, communicates quickly and easily. [name removed] has been good since moving in.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jun 30, 2025

Great customer service. The team treat you like family and stand behind their product

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jul 01, 2025

They make you feel like family

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

I expected our home to be ready closer to December-January, felt my home was delayed while catching up other projects when it could have made that date. This caused some work challenges that were difficult to work thru as I wouldn’t have chosen to build new had I truly expected it would take until March. Closing attorney, date setting, expectations in general about closing were like pulling teeth and it puts a damper on the job [name removed] does up front to build excitement.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on May 12, 2025

Some of the finish work was not a 10 out of 10. Interior paint job was not well- done.Example- every outlet & receptical cover was painted in - not removed prior to painting. Under various degrees of sunlight - you can see blemishes in paint and sheetrock seams.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on May 18, 2025

Loved the overall experience. From the sales to construction to the post construction repairs, the team has been magnificent. One issue I have, and I know it may be small to everyone else, but it is a big problem for me, is that the regular bathroom fans are exceptionally loud and basically unusable. An embarrassing install for a quality home indeed. I asked for a change of these fans and was told that was not possible even though the installed primary bathroom fan is appropriately quiet (so materials are available).

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

Home quality overall is good. The reason it’s not great is the Sheetrock finishing is poor. I paid an upgrade to gave to my ceilings finished appropriately and between the ceiling and walls I have many waves and blemishes. I expected to repaint my living area and contractors are unwilling to put eggshell paint due to the finish quality. With a child and two dogs, I paid well above what should cover a flawless finish. A level 5 finish cost less. Overall, your staff is good. They work through challenges and are friendly, just expected more with the price per sq ft. Other challenges include Envira having only 1 star reviews, bad choice of gate service. Landscaping issues have been rampant. The development should be meticulously maintained and it’s far from it - ant mounds, bad edging, weeds, lacking mulch. My overall grade of the property management at this point would be a 1. Asking for patience from us as they work through their failures and showing no patience to homeowners as we move in.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Apr 29, 2025

HOA and lawn care needs better communication and service

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on May 04, 2025

The customer service team with Akel is top notch. Any issues that have occurred were taken care f in a very timely manner

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Mar 11, 2025

I have liked Akel homes responsiveness to all issues in the house and the neighborhood

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

Traffic is a little tough. I think more needs to be done to improve the sites appearance for the early buyers. Delays repairing the front entrance post storm are unnecessary and having half of the gas lit each night is a slap in the face to those paying the bills. The state of the development should simple be better to accommodate kids and dogs which were are attraction for us. Not to mention the unsightly mound of dirt we now have to stare at next door.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Apr 28, 2025

Best sales team

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 03, 2025

Still hear highway traffic.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Apr 12, 2025

We really appreciated the attention to detail and the quality of the homes. The team was responsive and supportive throughout the process, which made my experience enjoyable. The communication was consistent regarding timelines. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I would recommend them to others.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Feb 12, 2025

I like their people, quality and follow up if / when issues arise.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 03, 2025

Sales and design teams

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Feb 07, 2025

Felt like I bought a custom home. Truly treat you like family. Staff is professional, knowledgable and personal. Rest of team is amazing as well.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 03, 2025

Punch list and day 2 action items.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jan 22, 2025

The [name removed] is very organized and always ready to answer any questions

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

There was absolutely nothing we were dissatisfied with throughout the entire process. Every aspect exceeded our expectations!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jan 12, 2025

Excellent and timely feedback with repair arrangements.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

The community has been welcoming and it’s a beautifully designed and well maintained community!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Dec 04, 2024

When I have any problems, they are quickly resolved

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

We are extremely satisfied with the entire process from the signing of the contract to move-in. The communication was clear and timely. The project was completed on time, and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. Our home was emasculate and the final result was impeccable. Overall, it was a very smooth and enjoyable experience.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Oct 14, 2024

The responsiveness and willingness to resolve issues in a timely manner.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

I’ am extremely pleased with the builder’s work, as they exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, the quality, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. They went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the project was completed to the highest standard. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results and would highly recommend their services. Thank you to the entire Akel team!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Feb 21, 2025

very nice and professional staff. all issues were addressed quickly and professionally.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Feb 17, 2025

Everything was very good!

4.4
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Feb 17, 2025

NA

4.4
Verified Homeowner

MOST RECENT 15 HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - Purchase & Move In
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Jul 06, 2025

I’m very happy with my house, as a builder I know what look for. They do quality work

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

[name removed] is great, communicates quickly and easily. [name removed] has been good since moving in.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

I expected our home to be ready closer to December-January, felt my home was delayed while catching up other projects when it could have made that date. This caused some work challenges that were difficult to work thru as I wouldn’t have chosen to build new had I truly expected it would take until March. Closing attorney, date setting, expectations in general about closing were like pulling teeth and it puts a damper on the job [name removed] does up front to build excitement.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

Home quality overall is good. The reason it’s not great is the Sheetrock finishing is poor. I paid an upgrade to gave to my ceilings finished appropriately and between the ceiling and walls I have many waves and blemishes. I expected to repaint my living area and contractors are unwilling to put eggshell paint due to the finish quality. With a child and two dogs, I paid well above what should cover a flawless finish. A level 5 finish cost less. Overall, your staff is good. They work through challenges and are friendly, just expected more with the price per sq ft. Other challenges include Envira having only 1 star reviews, bad choice of gate service. Landscaping issues have been rampant. The development should be meticulously maintained and it’s far from it - ant mounds, bad edging, weeds, lacking mulch. My overall grade of the property management at this point would be a 1. Asking for patience from us as they work through their failures and showing no patience to homeowners as we move in.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 15, 2025

Traffic is a little tough. I think more needs to be done to improve the sites appearance for the early buyers. Delays repairing the front entrance post storm are unnecessary and having half of the gas lit each night is a slap in the face to those paying the bills. The state of the development should simple be better to accommodate kids and dogs which were are attraction for us. Not to mention the unsightly mound of dirt we now have to stare at next door.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 03, 2025

Still hear highway traffic.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 03, 2025

Sales and design teams

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Apr 03, 2025

Punch list and day 2 action items.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

There was absolutely nothing we were dissatisfied with throughout the entire process. Every aspect exceeded our expectations!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

The community has been welcoming and it’s a beautifully designed and well maintained community!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

We are extremely satisfied with the entire process from the signing of the contract to move-in. The communication was clear and timely. The project was completed on time, and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. Our home was emasculate and the final result was impeccable. Overall, it was a very smooth and enjoyable experience.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Mar 02, 2025

I’ am extremely pleased with the builder’s work, as they exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, the quality, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. They went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the project was completed to the highest standard. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results and would highly recommend their services. Thank you to the entire Akel team!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Feb 21, 2025

very nice and professional staff. all issues were addressed quickly and professionally.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Feb 17, 2025

Everything was very good!

4.4
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, FL, on Feb 17, 2025

NA

4.4
Verified Homeowner

MOST RECENT 15 HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - 5-6 Months after Move In
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Palm Beach Gard, on Jul 12, 2025

NA

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jul 01, 2025

They make you feel like family

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on May 12, 2025

Some of the finish work was not a 10 out of 10. Interior paint job was not well- done.Example- every outlet & receptical cover was painted in - not removed prior to painting. Under various degrees of sunlight - you can see blemishes in paint and sheetrock seams.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Apr 29, 2025

HOA and lawn care needs better communication and service

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Apr 28, 2025

Best sales team

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Apr 12, 2025

We really appreciated the attention to detail and the quality of the homes. The team was responsive and supportive throughout the process, which made my experience enjoyable. The communication was consistent regarding timelines. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I would recommend them to others.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Feb 12, 2025

I like their people, quality and follow up if / when issues arise.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Feb 07, 2025

Felt like I bought a custom home. Truly treat you like family. Staff is professional, knowledgable and personal. Rest of team is amazing as well.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jan 22, 2025

The [name removed] is very organized and always ready to answer any questions

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jan 12, 2025

Excellent and timely feedback with repair arrangements.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Dec 04, 2024

When I have any problems, they are quickly resolved

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Oct 14, 2024

The responsiveness and willingness to resolve issues in a timely manner.

5.0
Verified Homeowner

MOST RECENT 15 HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - 10-12 Months after Move In
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Palm Beach Gard, on Jul 08, 2025

Amazing experience, very smooth process

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Jun 30, 2025

Great customer service. The team treat you like family and stand behind their product

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on May 18, 2025

Loved the overall experience. From the sales to construction to the post construction repairs, the team has been magnificent. One issue I have, and I know it may be small to everyone else, but it is a big problem for me, is that the regular bathroom fans are exceptionally loud and basically unusable. An embarrassing install for a quality home indeed. I asked for a change of these fans and was told that was not possible even though the installed primary bathroom fan is appropriately quiet (so materials are available).

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on May 04, 2025

The customer service team with Akel is top notch. Any issues that have occurred were taken care f in a very timely manner

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Palm Beach Gard, on Mar 11, 2025

I have liked Akel homes responsiveness to all issues in the house and the neighborhood

5.0
Verified Homeowner