Top Homebuilder Ratings & Reviews

Newcastle Homes

Melrose Landing

57 Homeowner Reviews Completed Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

Overall Satisfaction

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

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Purchase Experience

4.7

Home Personalization Experience

4.7

Construction Experience

4.6

Customer Care Experience

4.7

Home Readiness

4.7

Installation & Workmanship

4.4

Community Profile

At Newcastle Homes we strive to make a difference in the lives of our clients by developing personal relationships with our homebuyers and building carefully crafted homes in thoughtfully planned communities. We approach each home and community with a discerning vision, ensuring we select locations and cutting edge home designs that fit our homebuyers’ lifestyles.

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

Birmingham, on Oct 30, 2024

The water feature in the common area needs work.

4.2
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Dec 12, 2024

Newcastle is not truly repairing anything. They are just putting bandaids on warranty items.

2.2
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 15, 2024

Fun and easy process. Lots of options for customization

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Oct 09, 2024

I liked the fact that our home looks so beautiful inside and out. I dislike all of the issues we’ve experienced with it.

4.1
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 03, 2024

Nothing

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Dec 08, 2024

The response to my requests have been immediate. However, there seems to be a misconnect as to getting the workers here to do the work in a timely fashion.

4.7
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Aug 01, 2024

The responsiveness to all issues reported to Newcastle has been great. Each Newcastle team member has been friendly, extremely knowledgeable and very professional in every encounter. The only dislike I had was with a portion of my slopped yard (beyond the sodded area) that was left rocky and ungraded. It would have been more useable if it has been at least evened out. Also, pendent lights should have been included over the island same as in the other homes. I asked about it but was told that the kitchen is wired for them but none were installed. Other than those 2 items, our experience with Newcastle Homes has been great.

4.7
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Nov 15, 2024

I have reached out about a couple of things and I have been contacted by the builder to take care of the things I reached out about. He has taken care of them in a timely manner and also was respectful of my schedule. I appreciate [name removed] making sure things are taken care of for me. I love my new home!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Nov 24, 2024

I wish I could have been able to make a couple of improvements before my furniture and things arrived

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 23, 2024

Easy to finish closure and financial was not complicated.problems was resolved quickly by builder.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Oct 29, 2024

Overall response has been good

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on May 09, 2024

Newcastle has responded quickly to every request I've made for a repair.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 17, 2024

We really had no issues. Everyone at Newcastle has been great to work with so far.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on May 01, 2024

I don’t like not being able to speak with someone about the issues I am having. Also, I don’t like that some issues aren’t being resolved.

2.4
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 01, 2024

No complaints

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Apr 18, 2024

We love our home! We have voiced our complaints a few times already. It is over the “pond” behind our home. And the weeds around the pond that back up to our metal fence, and the debris in the water.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Sep 28, 2024

[name removed] was wonderful and very helpful. She is very responsive and helped me decide on this lot and floorplan. She was patient and a wonderful representative of NewCastle. My design meeting was more difficult and stressful than it had to be because [name removed]'s first words to me were "I'm going to run this meeting. Not you". in the end, I feel very vindicated because two of your other clients (Mr. and Mrs. [name removed], and [name removed]) both wanted to copy my house exactly. In fact, Mrs. [name removed] has made most of the exact same design decisions I did. Both family loved my exterior and interior colors, but I was made to feel "less than" by [name removed]. There were also several hiccups because I elected some design options that the build team wasn't comfortable with. Closing in space for an additional pantry caused issues with the beams because the team wasn't all on the same page. As an experienced certified Project Manager, I feel like I managed as much of the build as [name removed] did, though I was careful never to direct his teams directly. By the time move-in day came, we were all stressed and "over it".

3.8
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Apr 01, 2024

All has been good so far. [name removed] is great to work with.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Sep 27, 2024

Very easy process, builder has been great to work with and fix any issues we’ve had

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Feb 20, 2024

Good

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Sep 19, 2024

The process was seamless from start to finish. One of the easiest purchase processes I've been through.

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Feb 16, 2024

We love the quick, friendly, personalized responses we’ve received when submitting a warranty item. The customer service is excellent and everything was addressed to our satisfaction.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Aug 14, 2024

Closer inspection after move in reveals alot of blemishes on some areas of wall and ceiling. Can still see some of the lines where wall panels are attached to each other. Drywall person/contractor did not seem to have good attention to detail. The rest of the process from contract to move-in was great.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Aug 02, 2024

[name removed] and [name removed] were responsive to any questions we had. They made the process seamless!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jul 15, 2024

I was very informed about how the steps were going to go as far as my frame walk, times of my next appointments and when to get things moving on my current house.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jun 23, 2024

Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful and always available to answer our questions

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 27, 2024

Good communications.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 26, 2024

Construction debris still remains on my property

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 26, 2024

I liked the fact that what I wanted was exactly what I received.

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 26, 2024

I’m very happy with my purchase! There are always a few glitchy things with a new build, and they promptly did so.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 16, 2023

We had an experience with the Brick and Mortar on the front of the house that did not sit well. Also not allowing us to expand our shower. Great job with moving the garage walk-in door.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 14, 2023

[name removed], the builder, and [name removed], Melrose Landing agent, were amazing!! [name removed] kept me up to date with texts and pictures of my house while being built. Everything was explained to me and all my questions were answered. They both were professional but VERY personable! They made me feel like family. The house is well built and I am very happy with the whole process and would recommend Newcastle Homes!!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 26, 2023

The entire process was very organized, efficient, convenient and thorough. New Castle Homes staff were all very professional, friendly and accommodating. The communication was excellent.

4.9
Verified Homeowner

MOST RECENT 20 HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - Purchase & Move In
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Birmingham, AL, on Dec 15, 2024

Fun and easy process. Lots of options for customization

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 03, 2024

Nothing

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Nov 24, 2024

I wish I could have been able to make a couple of improvements before my furniture and things arrived

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 23, 2024

Easy to finish closure and financial was not complicated.problems was resolved quickly by builder.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 17, 2024

We really had no issues. Everyone at Newcastle has been great to work with so far.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 01, 2024

No complaints

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Sep 28, 2024

[name removed] was wonderful and very helpful. She is very responsive and helped me decide on this lot and floorplan. She was patient and a wonderful representative of NewCastle. My design meeting was more difficult and stressful than it had to be because [name removed]'s first words to me were "I'm going to run this meeting. Not you". in the end, I feel very vindicated because two of your other clients (Mr. and Mrs. [name removed], and [name removed]) both wanted to copy my house exactly. In fact, Mrs. [name removed] has made most of the exact same design decisions I did. Both family loved my exterior and interior colors, but I was made to feel "less than" by [name removed]. There were also several hiccups because I elected some design options that the build team wasn't comfortable with. Closing in space for an additional pantry caused issues with the beams because the team wasn't all on the same page. As an experienced certified Project Manager, I feel like I managed as much of the build as [name removed] did, though I was careful never to direct his teams directly. By the time move-in day came, we were all stressed and "over it".

3.8
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Sep 27, 2024

Very easy process, builder has been great to work with and fix any issues we’ve had

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Sep 19, 2024

The process was seamless from start to finish. One of the easiest purchase processes I've been through.

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Aug 14, 2024

Closer inspection after move in reveals alot of blemishes on some areas of wall and ceiling. Can still see some of the lines where wall panels are attached to each other. Drywall person/contractor did not seem to have good attention to detail. The rest of the process from contract to move-in was great.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Aug 02, 2024

[name removed] and [name removed] were responsive to any questions we had. They made the process seamless!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jul 15, 2024

I was very informed about how the steps were going to go as far as my frame walk, times of my next appointments and when to get things moving on my current house.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jun 23, 2024

Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful and always available to answer our questions

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 27, 2024

Good communications.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 26, 2024

Construction debris still remains on my property

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 26, 2024

I liked the fact that what I wanted was exactly what I received.

4.6
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Jan 26, 2024

I’m very happy with my purchase! There are always a few glitchy things with a new build, and they promptly did so.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 16, 2023

We had an experience with the Brick and Mortar on the front of the house that did not sit well. Also not allowing us to expand our shower. Great job with moving the garage walk-in door.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Dec 14, 2023

[name removed], the builder, and [name removed], Melrose Landing agent, were amazing!! [name removed] kept me up to date with texts and pictures of my house while being built. Everything was explained to me and all my questions were answered. They both were professional but VERY personable! They made me feel like family. The house is well built and I am very happy with the whole process and would recommend Newcastle Homes!!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, AL, on Oct 26, 2023

The entire process was very organized, efficient, convenient and thorough. New Castle Homes staff were all very professional, friendly and accommodating. The communication was excellent.

4.9
Verified Homeowner

MOST RECENT 20 HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - 5-6 Months after Move In
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Birmingham, on Dec 12, 2024

Newcastle is not truly repairing anything. They are just putting bandaids on warranty items.

2.2
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Dec 08, 2024

The response to my requests have been immediate. However, there seems to be a misconnect as to getting the workers here to do the work in a timely fashion.

4.7
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Nov 15, 2024

I have reached out about a couple of things and I have been contacted by the builder to take care of the things I reached out about. He has taken care of them in a timely manner and also was respectful of my schedule. I appreciate [name removed] making sure things are taken care of for me. I love my new home!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Oct 29, 2024

Overall response has been good

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on May 09, 2024

Newcastle has responded quickly to every request I've made for a repair.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on May 01, 2024

I don’t like not being able to speak with someone about the issues I am having. Also, I don’t like that some issues aren’t being resolved.

2.4
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Apr 18, 2024

We love our home! We have voiced our complaints a few times already. It is over the “pond” behind our home. And the weeds around the pond that back up to our metal fence, and the debris in the water.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Apr 01, 2024

All has been good so far. [name removed] is great to work with.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Feb 20, 2024

Good

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Feb 16, 2024

We love the quick, friendly, personalized responses we’ve received when submitting a warranty item. The customer service is excellent and everything was addressed to our satisfaction.

5.0
Verified Homeowner

MOST RECENT 20 HOME OWNERS' VERBATIM COMMENTS - 10-12 Months after Move In
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Birmingham, on Oct 30, 2024

The water feature in the common area needs work.

4.2
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Oct 09, 2024

I liked the fact that our home looks so beautiful inside and out. I dislike all of the issues we’ve experienced with it.

4.1
Verified Homeowner
Birmingham, on Aug 01, 2024

The responsiveness to all issues reported to Newcastle has been great. Each Newcastle team member has been friendly, extremely knowledgeable and very professional in every encounter. The only dislike I had was with a portion of my slopped yard (beyond the sodded area) that was left rocky and ungraded. It would have been more useable if it has been at least evened out. Also, pendent lights should have been included over the island same as in the other homes. I asked about it but was told that the kitchen is wired for them but none were installed. Other than those 2 items, our experience with Newcastle Homes has been great.

4.7
Verified Homeowner