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1,830 reviews across 2 offices and 2 platforms
Avant Homes Midlands has two offices, in Derby and Swadlincote. Together they have 1,830 reviews on two platforms, rated 3.7 out of 5 overall.
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1/5
TrustpilotTerrible aftercare
I saw the bad reviews before buying an Avant home and thought it cannot be that bad. The design of the house itself is really nice but as soon as you have handed over the money the service you receive is shocking. I have been in my home now 16 months and the snagging has still not been completed. The communication is terrible and I would never buy from them again in the future!
5/5
TrustpilotGave all the information required to…
Gave all the information required to make an informed choice.
5/5
TrustpilotWe brought a 4 bed Detached at the Clay…
We brought a 4 bed Detached at the Clay Cross site. I can’t fault the builder. We exchanged contracts with in 4 weeks. The house was ready in time and very little snagging required. I have been selling New Homes for over 25yrs, so my expectations are high. I just want to say I huge thank you to the Site Manager Ben, Liz in Customer care, James and Andrea on Sales. They go above and beyond. Love the house and the Build and finish I can’t really fault. My little snagging list has been dealt with very quickly thank you Liz. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5/5
TrustpilotCarronfeld, Larbert
I can recommend Avant as my experience was completely different to most of negative comments. It might be due to the fact that our house is on different site as I was happy with the finish. We arranged snagging ( what I will always recommend ) but no major issues were identified, and the few more significant ones were quickly rectified. There were some minor snags that were noted, although Avant is proactively addressing all of them so really I there is nothing I could complain. John and Christine are always very helpful.
5/5
TrustpilotThe lady was really kind and helpful…
The lady was really kind and helpful and advised us with utmost sincerity.
5/5
TrustpilotA really nice young man ,came here…
A really nice young man ,came here today, to reseal my bath, he was very meticulous, very polite, extremely good at his job a pleasure to have come from Avant Homes ,I couldn't give him enough praise, for doing such a good job well done ADAM KNIVETON 👍 👏
1/5
TrustpilotStay clear
Avant homes were ok when we first moved 2 and a half years ago. So since the take over customer services are worst than useless They don’t respond to emails and when you do get them it’s a I will call you back I. 10 mins as I need tm check something and I’m still waiting h as usual for the call 3 weeks later . I have a rusty towel rail in main bathroom that I have complained about to 18 months only to be told , after the two year warranty is up ,, that’s it’s moisture damage !!!! It’s a towel rail in a bathroom . This is just one issue they are trying to get out of . Stay clear of a company that has changed and the customer is no longer a priority but profits obviously are ,
5/5
TrustpilotSales team was so professional and feel…
Sales team was so professional and feel comfortable to meet them.
2/5
TrustpilotThere have been several issues with the…
There have been several issues with the house in which they have fixed most. I have noticed the more expensive replacements they have been resistant to.2 months after the snagging period (2 years) has ended (1 month of which I was in hospital) I noticed a new issue with the exterior building work. Who knows when this issue happened. Avant have refused to look into it when it is clearly a quality building issue. The metal work that covers the join between the roof and wall has come off on its own. The mono block work is now exposed.
5/5
TrustpilotTop class service
We have bought 3 new build homes over the past 8 years. Avante Homes have to be the best without fail. Everything that we have noted on our minor snagging list has or is in the process of getting dealt with. Very efficient service from the whole team especially John.
5/5
TrustpilotGreenlock Place
Have found Lewis very helpful and informative. He has gone the "extra mile" in providing exemplary customer service. Whilst we won't be buying a new home in the immediate future, I would certainly contact Avant again as and when the need arises!
5/5
TrustpilotHelpful Sales
I found Lisa to be very helpful and friendly. She was able to give me any information I needed to make a decision and showed me homes which she felt would appeal to me.
5/5
TrustpilotChaucer's Green
I last posted to this site on 15 March 2023 sharing my views and experiences to that point. Well, I have now made the move and have been living in my new home for one week!Although Jane moved on to another site in March, her replacement James has continued the excellent service with communication being very good, regular and friendly.I had heard of a very negative experience at a nearby Avant development which prompted me to commission a professional snagging company but they found my home to be of a high standard with very few issues to be investigated.This hasn't surprised me having met Steve, the site manager, who has been most accommodating, keeping me informed of all impending works that will impact me and my home. When he says he will do something, he does it.The moving in experience has in large part been very relaxed, to which I can only thank and credit Avant for contributing to.Keep up the good work and you will have many more happy and satisfied customers.
1/5
Trustpilot18month and now everything reported is not warranty
Disgusting experience! Been an absolute farce for the last 18months! Nothing is covered under their warranty and just tell you to go to the nhbc. Like anyone with a job or family has time to do this. Talk rubbish about excellent customer care but this is a blatant lie! Wish I would have seen the reviews before wasting money on this joke of a house!
5/5
TrustpilotGreat customer service
Laura Channer, at Avant Customer Services in Wakefield, has been extremely helpful and professional when dealing with all our snagging issues. She has dealt with all issues promptly and it has been a pleasure dealing with her.
5/5
TrustpilotBig thumbs up to the Wilbur Chase team for a happy on schedule house completion!
When my wife and I were researching to buy a house in Nottingham while we were in the USA last year, Julie of Wilbur Chase team (Avant Homes) was the only one, amongst 12 other developments I emailed, who responded in detail the processes involved in buying a house in the UK, including contacts of financial advisors and conveyance solicitors. That led to my initial visit to the showhome back in Aug last year. The site manager Lee together with Julie took us for a tour and gave a very professional introduction to the different features of various house types. That led to our reservation on our house 2 days after the visit. Then they ran the extra mile to spend hours going through the extras and options with us that week even before we exchanged contracts because we had to fly back to the USA. Months flew by: Julie and the site team kept regular contact via email on the progress of the construction and we got our keys last Thursday, all according to schedule. A big thumbs up to a very dedicated and professional team and special thanks to Julie and Lee
5/5
TrustpilotJust moved into our new home
Just moved into our new home - so far it’s been great. Julie, from the Wilbur Chase site, has been wonderful throughout and has very clearly worked hard to provide everything we’ve asked for. Great service. The people on site have also been great, very accommodating and checking in on us to see if everything is ok.
5/5
TrustpilotDraffen Park in Stewarton
Ashley at Draffen Park in Stewarton was very professional and helpful in finding us a home at Draffen Park. Ashley made the process very easy for us, Giving us the information and details we requested ,and kept in touch throughout the process via email, site visits and phone calls. Without Ashleys help we may have bought eleswhere.
4/5
TrustpilotGreat follow up in Scotland
Thought I would wait until today 3rd July, as this is 4 months since we moved in.Just a shout out of praise to Angela and the (Scottish?) Customer Care Team.Yes, we has issues when we moved in, but these have been mostly, resolved by the customer care team, for us. Last week we unexpectedly, had a follow up call from customer care to check the promised work had been/ was being carried out, that for me shows they are doing what they promised, Thank you
5/5
TrustpilotI would like to say Lewis who has been…
I would like to say Lewis who has been helping us buy a home is wonderful, patient, knowledgeable and he even went above and beyond in securing me and my partner’s first ever property. His service has been smooth throughout the process along with his after care. I would definitely recommend to buy from her especially having Lewis as your guide !
5/5
TrustpilotWe just moved into our new home at…
We just moved into our new home at Shipley Lakeside yesterday so I wanted to write a review to say how brilliant Avant have been. Ellie has been great right from the get go and couldn’t do enough for us. She’s been accommodating, reassuring, kept us in the loop and the best thing is she somehow managed to get us excited and smiley again every time it got stressful. We had a few issues at the start of the process but they were resolved and they did so much to make sure we were happy. As we got further into the process we were assigned Jenny as our coordinator and I’m not sure I could say enough good things about her. Our process was stressful to say the least (due to our buyers solicitors, not Avant) and Jenny was there at every turn to apply pressure to the agents, work with our solicitors and keep me updated at every step. The last week in particular was extremely stressful and there were several points I didn’t think we were going to do it… and I don’t think we would have done if it wasn’t for her. We had our home demo the day before we were due to complete (still not knowing if we would) and Ellie made sure we enjoyed the experience despite us being really stressed. We had lots of laughs, managed to forget about it all for an hour, and went away with a smile back on our faces. Neil, the site manager, was absolutely brilliant and made us feel like he just wanted to make sure we had the best experience and love our new home. We finally completed yesterday (right up to the wire) and we were met by Ellie and Amanda celebrating with us and it was exactly what we needed - plus the hugs and happy tears! Yes, we will probably have a few snags, but I have absolutely no doubt they will be resolved because of the care we’ve received so far. Couldn’t recommend the team here enough.
5/5
TrustpilotI Would Like to Mention Jacqueline…
I Would Like to Mention Jacqueline McPhee, Who was amazing . She is Sales Advisor for Avant Homes Jackton Green and was amazing from Inception to the handing over keys to us.
5/5
TrustpilotChaucers Green- Avant Homes.
Chaucers Green- Avant Homes.I cannot fault Avant Homes. My first shout out goes to Jane/James (sales staff). I first met Jane after viewing the showhome prior to my house being sold. She was professional & kept in regular contact with me. She then passed me across to James who was there on exchange then completion. James has been a friendly face & hands on when asking for any advice. My second shout out goes to the Site Team. Steve the Site Manager, Matthew & all the staff have been great. No job too big or small. My worse fear being a sole buyer following a separation was being scared to ask for help but these lads have put me at ease & always on hand. I will miss them when they go!! Finally… I can honestly say I love my new home. The plot, design & finish are fab. Credit where credit is due.
5/5
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Derby has the most, with 1,748 reviews rated 3.7 out of 5, followed by Swadlincote with 1,668.
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