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Find a Location

The Drees Company has 40 locations, listed below.

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    • The Drees Company

      211 Grandview Dr Ste 300 Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-2726

    • The Drees Company

      5294 Station Dr South Lebanon, OH 45065-8725

    • The Drees Company

      2150 Commons Cir Batavia, OH 45103

    • The Drees Company

      2150 Crossridge Dr Batavia, OH 45103-7114

    • The Drees Company

      8310 Ashmont Way Mason, OH 45040-5006

    Business ProfileforThe Drees Company

    Home Builders
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    On February 1, 2001, The Drees Company purchased the assets of Zaring Homes Inc. Zaring will continue to operate as a subsidiary of The Drees Company, using the name Zaring Premier Homes. A separate company, First Cincinnati Inc., will handle warranty service for Zaring homeowners who closed before the 2/1/2001 acquisition date.Separate BBB reports on Zaring Premier Homes and First Cincinnati Inc. are available upon request.First Equity Mortgage Inc. is a subsidiary of The Drees Company. A separate report on First Equity Mortgage is available upon request.
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.58/5stars

    Average of 24 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    31 complaints closed in last 3 years

    7 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview

    The Drees Company in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky offers new home design and construction. Headquartered in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh, Washington D.C., Austin, Dallas and Houston. The company operates as Drees Custom Homes in Texas. 

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    The Drees Company has 40 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

      Country
      Please enter a valid location.
      • The Drees Company

        211 Grandview Dr Ste 300 Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-2726

      • The Drees Company

        5294 Station Dr South Lebanon, OH 45065-8725

      • The Drees Company

        2150 Commons Cir Batavia, OH 45103

      • The Drees Company

        2150 Crossridge Dr Batavia, OH 45103-7114

      • The Drees Company

        8310 Ashmont Way Mason, OH 45040-5006

      Headquarters
      211 Grandview Dr Ste 300, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-2726
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1970
      Years in Business:
      96
      Business Started:
      8/1/1928
      Business Incorporated:
      8/27/1968
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Drees Company
      • Marquis Homes
      Business Management
      • Mr. David Drees, C.E.O.
      • Mr. Ray Neverovich, Division Manager
      • Mr. Jeff Hebeler
      • Mr. Mike Conklin, Division Manager
      • Mr. Kevin Knochelmann, Manager
      • Ms. Gina White, Corporate Manager
      • Ms. Misty Iles, Executive Assistant
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. David Drees, C.E.O.

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Misty Iles, Executive Assistant
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (859) 341-5854
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

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      Customer Complaints

      31 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/25/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Hi, We bought a brand new home from Drees. As part of our home purchase we have a 1 year walk through for any warranty related items. We had hired a home inspector and also did a walk through with Drees warranty department. They agreed to fix all my items. However it's been 3 years since that walk through and a lot of the items are incomplete. I am not getting any response from the warranty department. Every time I call my warranty rep his voicemail is full. Please let me know what other information you will need and I can product that to you.
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      Customer Reviews

      24 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Nilaj R

      1 star

      06/20/2024

      My experience with Drees has been a complete nightmare. Having owned multiple homes across the US, I can say that this has been the worst encounter I've had with any builder. It starts with misleading marketing tactics and false promises. During the design phase, essential upgrades were either completely forgotten or unavailable. Their floor plans and design center options are like relics from over five decades ago. Throughout the construction, critical installations were frequently overlooked. Attempts to rectify these issues resulted in poorly executed patch-ups and touch-ups. The paint used is of shockingly poor quality. The painting contractor did such a substandard job that it resembled work one might expect in a budget home rather than a high-value property. Despite investments in upgrading kitchen fixtures, the delivered cabinets are so poorly crafted that they pose a constant risk of causing injury. Drees charged exorbitant premiums for lots infested with overgrown bushes and poison ivy. Moreover, they neglected proper yard grading, leaving uneven surfaces that collect water, presenting a potential hazard. Their touted 90-day warranty turned out to be merely a façade. When I brought numerous defects to the attention of their customer rep, I encountered indifference and a complete lack of accountability. Their dismissive attitude suggested that addressing my concerns was a favor. In summary, Drees lacks the expertise needed for high-value residences. The materials used, the builder and labor skills are below standard, resulting in a living experience akin to residing in a flimsy cardboard structure. Customers who invest their life savings and future security into a home, it is disheartening to see Drees prioritize profit over delivering a quality product / service. I strongly caution prospective homebuyers to exercise extreme vigilance when considering Drees. It is crucial to spread awareness and warn others about their deceptive practices.

      The Drees Company Response

      06/24/2024

      Nilaj - Quality and customer satisfaction are extremely important to us, and we apologize that we fell short of your expectations. We have shared your review with our Cincinnati-area leadership team, and it is our understanding that our team is currently working with you to review your concerns. Should you need additional assistance, please dont hesitate to reach out to our *************************

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