Gentoo Homes reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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The most amazing team and service.

Our family had an amazing experience with Gentoo Homes, especially thanks to Lynn. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions, and she was incredibly helpful and patient every step of the way. She went out of her way to accommodate our requests and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for. I spent a lot of time speaking with her, and she was always so kind and supportive. Honestly, if it wasn’t for her, none of this would have come together. She stayed on top of everything, kept us updated, and was always available.

Izaz · 12 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Outstanding customer service

The customer service provided from Michelle is truly unmatched. From the first phone call, to getting our keys, Michelle has made the whole process seamless. As first time buyers this was completely new to us and of course we had many questions, Michelle put us at ease and answered every single one of them without making us feel silly! The house itself is amazing, Tony is absolutely brilliant, also answering any questions we had. The support and warmness from both throughout the journey of buying our first home was second to none. A big thank you to the Gentoo team.

Natalia · 23 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Incredible customer service

Buying a new build with Gentoo Homes has been an absolute pleasure. Michelle is absolutely amazing, and I can't think of when I've received better customer service fom anyone. The process was as quick and straightforward as it's possible to be buying property, and she made sure I was informed and looked after throughout. Of course as with any new build there are snags, but Michelle and Tony have been brilliant at getting them raised and fixed. The house is beautiful and im particularly happy that the ceiling is higher than a lot of new builds, which really gives a sense of additional space, especially for a tall person like me. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Robert · 7 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Michelle

We would like to say a big thank you to Michelle who helped massively to make our dream of owning a house in the UK come true. Thank you for all the support you gave us through the process and for helping us all through. We were at the brink of changing our minds because the property didn't tuck all our boxes but for Michelle's help and encouragement. You sold us on the property at Chester Gate. Thanks for everything Michelle you were a star from start to finish and kept us updated all the way.

Folasayo · 5 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Literally the worst company I’ve ever…

Literally the worst company I’ve ever had the misfortune to deal with. Months of delays actually completing on the house that ended up being 9 months later than our original date. Since moving in we’ve been plagued with snags; some of which have been serious in nature and actually dangerous. Our roof had not been installed correctly which only came to light when tiles came off and landed on my car. That could have been a person! No use of the main bathroom for 4 months because of a tiling issue only to be followed by no use of the en suite shower for 5 months because of a leak. 1.5 years in and we still have snags to be resolved. Avoid!

Sonya · 18 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Scholars Gardens

We have recently bought our home at Scholars Gardens which has been built by Gentoo. Since moving in they have been absolutely amazing! From keeping us updated with what’s happening on site to just being a massive support in general. Jack (site manager) has been amazing, so welcoming on site and again been great at keeping us up to date with what’s going on onsite. The idea of moving onto a new build site is daunting with the noise but the guys on here have been so considerate of the families moving in. Thank you so much!!

CG · 21 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Despicable untrustworthy housing place

No one at all should trust this gentoo,my experience is they suddenly turned up entered our home & demanded to search the rooms we refused & asked for a warrant & they said move or we get police to drag you out & we will still search them!then we discovered they actually allow adjoining property's to be used for surviellance into your property by way of listening & technology that allows to see through walls,technology that they don't want us to know they have,we tested it & they reacted every time,pretended to have something illegal to carry in public 3 times all 3 times police pulled & checked us but we didn't take anything out we just pretended to & sure enough they reacted to it,repairs done so bad we had to redo them at our expense,fake gentoo workers being loaned gentoo clothes & van to illegally enter homes & tampered with fittings in the house as we proved,seems this place is ran by some pretty unsavoury people thats corrupt to the core so bad that I'm registering as homeless in a few weeks as would rather that than this,I suggest anyone getting a place to get it checked for hidden cameras & microphones & check adjoining property void spaces for holes knocked through into your property where you can't see them,I've plenty photos of the ones in here & builders don't miss huge holes in places when building property's,especially just the corners,use these as the very last option if you must,shadiest landlords I've ever dealt with & totally lawless with cowboy repairs,fake staff pretending to be gentoo but with their property,and demands for illegal house searches & taking advantage of vulnerable elderly who say yes to everything asking them to phone as soon as their carer goes out so they can get a yes to everything they ask to do!blatant taking advantage that is and its disgusting,i wonder how many others they've got away with doing this to

John · 1 June 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Sale of House

I just wanted to. say a massive thank you to Michelle who helped me sell my house and buy my new house. Thank you for all the support you gave me through the process and for helping me through the ups and downs when my sale fell through. It was you who helped me not to lose faith, eventually resulting in me moving to my new comfy house. Thanks for everything Michelle you were a star from start to finish and kept me in the loop always.

MsErandeepKaurSahota · 29 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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fabulous experience with Gentoo homes

fabulous experience with Gentoo homes, our property is wonderful and very attentive service from all the team. very pleased and cant wait to begin our journey in our new home. Pauline and Peter.

Pauline · 14 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Why are others do different from others

Well today I bought a house in sweetbriar Pk Darlington and we'll after lots of deliberations as they say the advisor who is beyond my imagination has sealed our life completely with her warm and undulating personality and I am in ore of the woman who will obviously be a true friend to everyone she passes over a new home to and me included and that's a fact so thank you Adele and all gentoo team involved amen. Martin

Martin · 6 May 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I purchased a "Avoid: Premium Price for Substandard Quality and Zero Aftercare"

I purchased a "premium" property from Gentoo Homes in scholar gardens chapel park, but the experience has been a nightmare. It has been a year since I moved in, and critical issues remain unresolved.

Ram · 3 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Churchfields Sunderland

We have purchased a brand new home and have found the whole process incredibly easy. The sales reps Adele/Jordan/Kerry were all brilliant and made the reservation/extras and purchase a very good experience. Our home was ready ahead of time and we are really pleased with it. There were snags as expected but we’ve had really good engagement in getting these rectified. I’d highly recommend Gentoo and would have no hesitation in purchasing from them again.

David · 13 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Deplorable

Moved in to 4 bed detached home 16 months ago. When speaking to customer service for ongoing problems in November and being promised callbacks by Lisa and Sandra (who I believe is the head of customer service), we have received none to date. Gentoo are living up to their deplorable reputation. I would not recommend this builder.

Wendy · 9 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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The Fairways, Marsden

The whole process of buying our house from Gentoo has been hassle free.As first time buyers Michelle made us feel at ease when taking us through all the steps needed for a smooth completion.Feeling like she went the ‘extra mile’. As for John the site manager he has been brilliant in making sure we have been satisfied with our home and acted very efficiently when sorting out any issues that we’ve had.

Rebecca · 20 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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By A Gentoo Home with CAUTION

Just over 2 years on moving in to a brand new home we had water ingress through our kitchen ceiling.

Alan · 23 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid GentooHomes!

Quite easily the Worst customer experience I have ever experienced. I know buying a house is stressful but buying a Gentoo Home is genuinely a painful experience.How Gentoo homes managed to get a 5 Star Rating in the past is beyond me! Everyone I have dealt with associated with Gentoo is either a liar, or useless. Constant delays, inaccurate information they had to move one sales executive off the site entirely due to his incompetence and lies. Their complaints procedure is a joke, none of them are willing to take responsibility and constantly blame each other for their failings. When you complain to the so called “Managers” Instead of talking to them I would have been better off punching myself in the head repeatedly for 20 minutes as it would have the same outcome, get no further forward and have a splitting headache.Now that we are in the home the finish is cheap, materials are cheap, and the work carried out is equally as cheap.From lights not working, to bathrooms falling apart, doors not closing, damage all around the house, inside and out, outside brick walls built poorly and unsafe, no shed, no fence no shrubs, so much for curb side appeal and no sign of any of it getting fixed or replaced so I’m having to sort it out myself.If you’re thinking of buying a Gentoo home, I would really reconsider!! There is better, cheaper higher quality alternatives in this area if I could go back in time and not buy this house I would, I’d be less stressed and mentally better off just setting fire to all my money and sleeping in the ashes.Check the pictures that go with this review so you can see exactly the quality Gentoo think is 5 Star!I will update this review as necessary, we are now almost 4 weeks after completion and we are still waiting for our home to be finished, fence still not fitted, plants still not planted, tiling is still horrendous and none of our initial snags have been rectified, the two things they did come out to do where done so poorly that I have just started to fix thingsReceived an email for the chance to recurve £250 vouchers if I recommend someone to buy an available property and they complete at The Fairways there genuinely isn’t anyone I hate that much to do that to them.

Adam · 23 November 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do NOT buy from GentooHomes

Quite easily the Worst customer experience I have ever experienced. I know buying a house is stressful but buying a Gentoo Home is genuinely a painful experience.How Gentoo homes managed to get a 5 Star Rating in the past is beyond me! Everyone I have dealt with associated with Gentoo is either a liar, or useless. Constant delays, inaccurate information they had to move one sales executive off the site entirely due to his incompetence and lies. Their complaints procedure is a joke, none of them are willing to take responsibility and constantly blame each other for their failings. When you complain to the so called “Managers” Instead of talking to them I would have been better off punching myself in the head repeatedly for 20 minutes as it would have the same outcome, get no further forward and have a splitting headache.Now that we are in the home the finish is cheap, materials are cheap, and the work carried out is equally as cheap.From lights not working, to bathrooms falling apart, doors not closing, damage all around the house, inside and out, outside brick walls built poorly and unsafe, no shed, no fence no shrubs, so much for curb side appeal and no sign of any of it getting fixed or replaced so I’m having to sort it out myself.If you’re thinking of buying a Gentoo home, I would really reconsider!! There is better, cheaper higher quality alternatives in this area if I could go back in time and not buy this house I would, I’d be less stressed and mentally better off just setting fire to all my money and sleeping in the ashes.Check the pictures that go with this review so you can see exactly the quality Gentoo think is 5 Star!I will update this review as necessary, we are now almost 4 weeks after completion and we are still waiting for our home to be finished, fence still not fitted, plants still not planted, tiling is still horrendous and none of our initial snags have been rectified, the two things they did come out to do where done so poorly that I have just started to fix thingsReceived an email for the chance to recurve £250 vouchers if I recommend someone to buy an available property and they complete at The Fairways there genuinely isn’t anyone I hate that much to do that to them.

Lennon · 23 November 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Cottier Grange Review

We had some serious concerns after reading the reviews from previous phases, we also compared other newbuild sites in the area too, but the house, area and location were perfect for us, and the drive into the estate is truly stunning. So, we decided to purchase our new house in Cottier Grange, Kerry on the sales team was excellent and kept us informed and updated at all stages.

Tony · 10 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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DO NOT BUY A HOME FROM GENTOO!

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Esosa · 21 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Smooth Purchase at Scholars Gardens, Chapel Park

We recently purchased our new home at Scholars Gardens, Chapel Park with Gentoo Homes, and the experience has been excellent.

Jordan · 3 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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We are buying our Gentoo home in Newcastle…

We are buying our Gentoo home in Newcastle and have found the help, support and service from Lynn, Jack and Sheena to be exceptional. They have provided valuable advice, timely reminders and excellent customer relations.

Elaine · 18 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Louise and Sheena making the home…

Louise and Sheena making the home buying process so much easier and always being so helpful. Lovely and welcoming ladies working at churchfield. Thank you so much.

Dayna · 14 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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From Buying to Moving In, Gentoo Made It Easy.

We recently purchased our home through Gentoo Homes and couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team has been incredibly supportive, making the whole process smooth and stress-free.

Theresa · 4 May 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Trying to apply for a 2 bedroom house…

Trying to apply for a 2 bedroom house to be told because my son doesn't stay 4 night a week I can only have a 1 bedroom, Gentoo penalising single fathers and preventing them from spending quality time with there children

MR · 29 December 2024