ComplaintsforAshton Woods

• Initial Complaint

  04/05/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased a home from Ashton Woods at CaneBay in Summerville South Carolina on 01/06/23. My address is 605 Cavour Ct. Summerville SC, 29486. My home came with a 1 year warranty. I have had a long list of issues with my home. My complaint to the BBB is concerning cracks I have on my garage floor that have been there since we moved in and have gotten worse over the past year. I had a second home inspection done on 07/05/23 by Frank Inspections 127 Kingsbridge Dr. Goose Creek, SC 29445. He stated that my garage floor cracks were created because of slab failure. My home warranty with Ashton Woods states that the cracks have to be 3/16 of an inch or greater to be fixed, which they are in some places. I have photos to prove it. They have had a year to fix this issue and they have not. I have received excuses from the warranty department, specifically Cameron Kirkland ( [email protected]) cell# 317 370-9970 consistently. They are now refusing to fix the issues. The concrete company has not even been to my home to see the cracks in person. Cameron Kirkland refuses to give me the contact information of the concrete company. He has refused to give my his supervisors contact information as well on three separate occasions. Ashton Woods is very unprofessional and secretive about their contractors and chain of command. It has been very difficulty dealing with this company over the past year. We have dealt with 3 major roof leaks causing roof, ceiling, wall and floor damage. My family has had to move out of the house for 9 days so they could replace our floors due to water and faulty installation damage. I respectfully ask for your help in rectifying this issue.

  Business response

  04/12/2024

  Hi Keith -  It is our understanding that you have spoken to our team regarding your concerns and that a meeting has been scheduled for April 17th at 9:00 AM to review your feedback. If you have any additional questions or feedback you'd like to provide, please refer to your division contacts as they are the best positioned to assist you. Thank you!

  Customer response

  04/12/2024

   I am rejecting this response because:  Just because Ashton Woods has set up a meeting on 4/17/24 does not mean they are going to do the necessary repairs required.  Ashton Woods has had 15 months already to rectify my issues and they have failed to do so.  I would like to keep this complaint open and active until all of the listed repairs under my one year home warranty are satisfied.  
  
  Sincerely,
  Keith P******

  Customer response

  04/19/2024

  I am rejecting this response because: 

  Hello Ms. Diaz.
  

  This is Keith P******, I am responding to the attached email I received from you and the BBB.  I am meeting with two employees from Ashton Woods on 4/17/24 to address the cracks on my garage floor and the issues with my improperly installed vinyl plank flooring throughout my home.  The head of customer service for Ashton Woods is Paul Russell 623 7**-****  [email protected].  He is scheduled to come look at my issues with Cameron Kirkland who is the warranty representative.  I have dealt with both of these gentlemen before since I purchased my home on 01/06/23.  I met with Paul Russell when I first purchased my home.  He took photos of all of my issues and scheduled repairs for March 2023, then canceled the day the repairs were scheduled to happen, and then stopped returning my emails, texts, and phone calls.  I then contacted Chris Allen who is the head of construction for AW, his number is 843 999-1018, [email protected].  He helped out with my roof leak.  Communication with Ashton Woods is challenging.  When they do respond and schedule repairs they are usually many months away.  Then when the contractors finally show up, they don't have the right materials for the job or they are not prepared for the extensive repair and leave.  I will let you know what transpires next week when I meet with Paul and Cameron. My vinyl plank floors were all replaced in September 2023.  There are floor planks that were improperly installed and have cracked ends.  I have had two separate flooring repair representatives come to my home, look at the floor, do nothing, and leave.  Cameron Kirkland who is overseeing the floor repair tells me they are waiting to hear back from the manufacturer.  This has been going on since September 2023.  Hopefully, with you getting involved Ashton Woods will follow through with the repair of my cracked concrete garage floor and finish repairing my vinyl plank flooring. I appreciate your help!  Feel free to call me if you have any further questions.
  
  Thank you,

  Keith P******

• Initial Complaint

  10/27/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We closed on our home 5/20/22. We submitted various warranty claims prior to the one year close date. One specific claim was submitted on 5/18 for dark discoloring on exterior paint on both posts and lid/ceiling. (Dated pics attached) which were submitted with warranty claim. Ashton Woods fix was to send a painter on 6/3/23 to paint. Since then the discoloring has gotten worse and the mold is spreading as if it were never properly treated and possibly painted with the incorrect paint. I’m now concerned this could become a health issue. I submitted another warranty claim on 10/9/23 for the same problem on the same exterior posts and lid and on 10/10/23 I received an email saying this is an unwarrantable item and past the warranty date. I text the warranty specialist Paige on 10/12/23 asking if she received my claim. I also called her and left a voicemail on 10/16 to call me to discuss. I then called her manger twice on 10/16 to discuss. Today on 10/27 I sent another text to both Paige and her Manger asking them to correct/repair the problem. I have yet to hear from anyone. I have included dated pics which were submitted with claim on 5/17. I also included todays pics of the escalated problem on posts and lid. Also included dated texts between me and Paige. Emails from Ashton Woods.

  Business response

  11/01/2023

  Hi there -  It is our understanding that you have spoken to our team regarding your concerns. Please know that we encourage our homeowners to have their home pressure washed twice/year to prevent mold and mildew growth on the home's exterior (especially in the humid climate found in the Charleston area). This is considered homeowner maintenance, therefore, your warranty request has been formally denied. If you have any additional questions or feedback you'd like to provide, please refer to your division contacts as they are the best positioned to assist you.  

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Business response

  11/03/2023

  Hi there - Our local team has confirmed that the concerns expressed above are considered homeowner maintenance, therefore, your warranty request has been formally denied. Please know that we encourage our homeowners to have their home pressure washed twice/year to prevent mold and mildew growth on the home's exterior (especially in the humid climate found in the Charleston area). If you have any additional questions or feedback you'd like to provide, please refer to your division contacts as they are the best positioned to assist you.  

  Customer response

  11/06/2023

  I am rejecting this response because it’s an ongoing warranty claim already addressed prior to the one year warranty expiration. It needs to rectified. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  April V********

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