Top Homebuilder Ratings & Reviews

Giddens Homes

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12 Homeowner Reviews Completed Feb 2023 - Jul 2024

Overall Satisfaction

4.5
Customers' overall satisfaction
5.0
Rating of homeowners' willingness to recommend this builder

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Purchase Experience

4.1

Home Personalization Experience

4.8

Construction Experience

4.5

Customer Care Experience

4.6

Home Readiness

5.0

Installation & Workmanship

4.5

Community Profile

Giddens Homes is the leader when it comes to building your dream home on your lot. We specialize in building estate homes in the northwest suburbs of Austin. Owner and President, James Giddens has been building in this area since 1982.

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

Liberty Hill, TX, on Jul 09, 2023

Likes: worked through changes with us, timely with the schedule. Dislikes: feel like they could have given better advice sometimes. For example the hose bibs in back, one should be next to the porch, the shower should have a built in shelf by the faucets, the front door knob didn't turn easily and required 2 repair attempts, more thorough discussion about landscaping would have been helpful.

4.2
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Sep 10, 2023

As we have spent more time in our home, we have discovered things that we did not notice on the walk through. Things we don't love.

4.1
Verified Homeowner
Cedar Park, on Nov 10, 2023

Beautiful home, great communication, excellent workmanship

4.3
Verified Homeowner
Jonestown, TX, on Jul 07, 2023

Overall everything was great. No issues.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Jonestown, on Jul 24, 2023

We like working direct with [name removed].

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, on Aug 15, 2023

The follow up service has been tremendous. And I am still in awe of the fact that they completed my home in such short time, especially given the extraordinary market conditions.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, TX, on Dec 14, 2022

We felt fully involved in the entire process. Communication was excellent and the whole team's commitment to quality was evident.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Georgetown, on Feb 01, 2023

The team is extremely responsive. I feel like I have a personal connection to their team.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on May 12, 2023

I liked most everything. What I did not like was my experience with the HVAC provider. My home's AC main unit does not meet the standard 18 degree delta between intake and coil. Both units used to have this problem but the Superintendent was able to get the vendor to bring them both closer to inline. During the time I was experiencing this issue, the HVAC vendor removed both of my AC air filters and I didn't notice it for 30days. The coils got dirty and the vendor initially refused to clean them. If it weren't for [name removed] helping us, I'm certain we would have been left hanging. The people who work for [name removed] are great. *We still have no method of finding the under drive way and walk way conduits to run our low voltage lighting with. The concrete vendor did not mark them and [name removed] was not able to find them. This has kept us from running our lighting.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Sep 22, 2022

Fast turnaround on any questions or issues.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Georgetown, TX, on Nov 26, 2022

The staff was very knowledgeable and were on-top of every little detail of our build. They communicated frequently and effectively regarding any observations along the construction process.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Feb 22, 2023

Trustworthy team and quality home.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Leander, on Jun 14, 2020

I get timely responses when I ask a question.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Leander, on Sep 28, 2020

[name removed] lives up to their reputation. I got a high quality home with a personal touch and was never left to guess on status or next steps. A huge shout out to all the [name removed] staff that worked together to deliver a top notch product and a positive customer experience.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, TX, on May 18, 2022

Liked the experience. Very upfront and transparent details about the overall build and purchase process. No surprises.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Cedar Park, on Jan 21, 2019

Having a great project manager.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, on Jan 07, 2020

We've not had very many issues but the ones we have reported have been resolved quickly.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Georgetown, TX, on May 08, 2022

Pleased with all aspects, from choice of plan, selection process for all items in the house,kept me informed of what was happening each week, [name removed] took care of any issue that came up, regularly checked during construction and happy with contractors,

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Apr 23, 2018

The structure of our home is very good, I.E. framing, rock work, floors, etc. However the finish work is not what it should be. Paint job is not satisfactory, finish trim work required fixes, plaster dropped on porches [removed] driveway not cleaned up. sidewalk at step broke.

4.2
Verified Homeowner
Leander, TX, on Jan 02, 2022

Initially we were told that we had to do a walk through several weeks before closing and then we could no long enter the house. It did not turn out like that. We had a second walk through near closing so all was well. They agreed with us on the issues we pointed out and so the final experience was great.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Leander, TX, on Jan 20, 2020

My sales rep ([name removed]) and construction manager ([name removed]) were proactive about keeping me informed of progress and what to expect next. Given that my build was a "Build on your own lot" versus a [name removed] developed community, I was concerned that there might be extended gaps in getting crews to my location. That was absolutely not the case. [name removed] had things moving like clockwork. These guys are outstanding!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, TX, on Aug 13, 2019

We lived on the lot while the home was being built. This allowed us to review [removed] provide input along the way. Often times finding things that needed to be corrected before inspections.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Jonestown, TX, on Apr 28, 2018

[removed] Homes was easy to work with, very responsive, [removed] they catered to my requests.

5.0
Verified Homeowner

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

Liberty Hill, TX, on Jul 09, 2023

Likes: worked through changes with us, timely with the schedule. Dislikes: feel like they could have given better advice sometimes. For example the hose bibs in back, one should be next to the porch, the shower should have a built in shelf by the faucets, the front door knob didn't turn easily and required 2 repair attempts, more thorough discussion about landscaping would have been helpful.

4.2
Verified Homeowner
Jonestown, TX, on Jul 07, 2023

Overall everything was great. No issues.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, TX, on Dec 14, 2022

We felt fully involved in the entire process. Communication was excellent and the whole team's commitment to quality was evident.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Georgetown, TX, on Nov 26, 2022

The staff was very knowledgeable and were on-top of every little detail of our build. They communicated frequently and effectively regarding any observations along the construction process.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, TX, on May 18, 2022

Liked the experience. Very upfront and transparent details about the overall build and purchase process. No surprises.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Georgetown, TX, on May 08, 2022

Pleased with all aspects, from choice of plan, selection process for all items in the house,kept me informed of what was happening each week, [name removed] took care of any issue that came up, regularly checked during construction and happy with contractors,

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Leander, TX, on Jan 02, 2022

Initially we were told that we had to do a walk through several weeks before closing and then we could no long enter the house. It did not turn out like that. We had a second walk through near closing so all was well. They agreed with us on the issues we pointed out and so the final experience was great.

4.0
Verified Homeowner
Leander, TX, on Jan 20, 2020

My sales rep ([name removed]) and construction manager ([name removed]) were proactive about keeping me informed of progress and what to expect next. Given that my build was a "Build on your own lot" versus a [name removed] developed community, I was concerned that there might be extended gaps in getting crews to my location. That was absolutely not the case. [name removed] had things moving like clockwork. These guys are outstanding!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, TX, on Aug 13, 2019

We lived on the lot while the home was being built. This allowed us to review [removed] provide input along the way. Often times finding things that needed to be corrected before inspections.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Jonestown, TX, on Apr 28, 2018

[removed] Homes was easy to work with, very responsive, [removed] they catered to my requests.

5.0
Verified Homeowner

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

Liberty Hill, on Sep 10, 2023

As we have spent more time in our home, we have discovered things that we did not notice on the walk through. Things we don't love.

4.1
Verified Homeowner
Jonestown, on Jul 24, 2023

We like working direct with [name removed].

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Georgetown, on Feb 01, 2023

The team is extremely responsive. I feel like I have a personal connection to their team.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Sep 22, 2022

Fast turnaround on any questions or issues.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Leander, on Jun 14, 2020

I get timely responses when I ask a question.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, on Jan 07, 2020

We've not had very many issues but the ones we have reported have been resolved quickly.

5.0
Verified Homeowner

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

Cedar Park, on Nov 10, 2023

Beautiful home, great communication, excellent workmanship

4.3
Verified Homeowner
Round Rock, on Aug 15, 2023

The follow up service has been tremendous. And I am still in awe of the fact that they completed my home in such short time, especially given the extraordinary market conditions.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on May 12, 2023

I liked most everything. What I did not like was my experience with the HVAC provider. My home's AC main unit does not meet the standard 18 degree delta between intake and coil. Both units used to have this problem but the Superintendent was able to get the vendor to bring them both closer to inline. During the time I was experiencing this issue, the HVAC vendor removed both of my AC air filters and I didn't notice it for 30days. The coils got dirty and the vendor initially refused to clean them. If it weren't for [name removed] helping us, I'm certain we would have been left hanging. The people who work for [name removed] are great. *We still have no method of finding the under drive way and walk way conduits to run our low voltage lighting with. The concrete vendor did not mark them and [name removed] was not able to find them. This has kept us from running our lighting.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Feb 22, 2023

Trustworthy team and quality home.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Leander, on Sep 28, 2020

[name removed] lives up to their reputation. I got a high quality home with a personal touch and was never left to guess on status or next steps. A huge shout out to all the [name removed] staff that worked together to deliver a top notch product and a positive customer experience.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Cedar Park, on Jan 21, 2019

Having a great project manager.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Liberty Hill, on Apr 23, 2018

The structure of our home is very good, I.E. framing, rock work, floors, etc. However the finish work is not what it should be. Paint job is not satisfactory, finish trim work required fixes, plaster dropped on porches [removed] driveway not cleaned up. sidewalk at step broke.

4.2
Verified Homeowner