Blenheim Homes

Please stay away from this builder and look for another one who is professional and trustworthy. The first red flag happened in their sales office where a sales representative was unprofessional and disrespectful as she was literally yelling at people because it was almost 5:00 pm and people were still in the office. In addition, this builder did not disclose that 3 warehouses will be build behind our lot in the agreement of sale and when we confronted them with our findings and let them know that legally they have to disclose it and asked them to either moved us to another lot or return our deposit. After many communications, we finally received an offer to either move us to another lot which is feet away from our initial lot and which is still close to the warehouses or loose our deposit if we disagree. We informed them know that we will engage a lawyer and this is where they offered to return half of the deposit. We were supposed to have an exciting and happy experience instead we went through a lot of stress and anxiety. I would not recommend this builder and please look for another builder that will value their customers and build a lasting relationship. The builder should make every effort to resolve any matter that would come up during the purchase and the construction process. This builder does not value their customers and the only thing that they care about is money.

This builder cuts cost on the main structure of the home. They leave out foundation (see photo) and slab reinforcement, install structural connections wrong, missing supports and if its possible to believe, the building department here in New Castle County allows them to self certify their structural work. Their marketing is great and the community I'm in is full of wonderful people and I love the community but if you choose to buy in New Castle County, get a set of plans from New Castle County Land Use via the Freedom of Information Act and hire a Licensed/Professional Structural Engineer to inspect as a minimum: -Pre sheetrock trusses, floor frame, and garage header (check size also) -Pre concrete pour foundation wall reinforcement and post pour mudsill anchor inspection. -Pre concrete pour porch and garage slab reinforcement I would recommend my attorney write this into the purchase contract. If the builder says no, which they will, then find a builder who will let you. "Failure to build to approved plans or any building code violations should be the basis for contract cancellation". Ask first if they build to code, when they say yes, ask to insert this clause and they will say no! I suspect this is going on with all builders in New Castle County. They are letting the fox guard the hen house by not doing inspections, very sad! If you buy a resale and have it inspected for sagging slabs, damaged trusses, leaning foundations and such, which would typically manifest after a few years. I'm currently retired but thinking of opening my structural inspection business to help all the poor homeowners screwed by this and other builders in this county. If you have questions ....NJSTRUCTURALSOLUTIONS@gmail.com