We have been working with Dave since last spring. We took a long time choosing a builder (visited and talked with at least fifteen) before making a decision to go with Ravenwood. We are now mid-way through our build and I can say that Dave has been an absolute professional the whole way through. He always returns our calls or emails immediately. He has been patient with my (many) changes and counsels us with local trends.Our project is on time, and so far, looks amazing. My husband (who is in construction) has visited the site several times (we live in NJ) and found the work to be perfect and the site exceptionally clean. Im posting some pictures below and will update this post once the job is done.If you are looking to build in Cape Coral, I would definitely recommend visiting Ravenwood Homes.Update: We are about a month out from the completion of the project. The house looks spectacular! Dave and his sub-contractors continue to be entirely professional. Ill update this once more when we take possession of the home.Update: Our house is complete and we love it! Dave did a great job and was a professional throughout the whole project. The house is beautiful and completely energy efficient. Other people who have visited our home have commented on how clean the work is. Our electric bills are much lower than expected. We highly recommend Dave and his team for any project.
Review №2
2020-05-03
I had Ravenwood Homes build a custom home for me. It was a highly modified Island View floor plan. During the building process I dealt with Dave, Patti, and after closing Eddie. At first, everything seemed to be fine and Dave always answered your phone call or returned an email. I had a big discussion with Dave at the beginning about the house elevation had to be a set height from the shower floor drain so I could get a discount on my flood insurance. He assured me no problem and the elevation certificate would be correct. Of course at closing, I found out the certificate elevation was not what we had discussed, and Dave was then quick to point out the emails I had from him assuring me about the elevation didnt mean anything since we didnt have a signed amended contract. Of course he didnt need a signed agreement when he installed gutters on the house I didnt ask for or other modifications made through out the building process. I believe Daves business is at the point where it is getting to large for him to handle all the facets of multiple homes being built at the same time. This results in sub par quality. I had a six page punch list at closing. Dont expect to get things fixed quick after you have paid all your money to Dave. Highly recommend a hold back of funds until everything is fixed to your satisfaction. A lot of the little details get passed by and for all the mistakes made, Dave is quick to give an excuse as to why something was not done to your specification. Fortunately I had an individual come over and take pictures of the construction process to help identify issues early on. Be prepared to also chase down subs and schedule repairs to your new home without the help of Ravenwood. Customer service after the sell is not high on the priority list. I will give a shout out to Eddie at Ravenwood. He is probably the only person at the business that tries his best to clean up Daves broken promises. There are some good points about Ravenwood and Ill share them as well. I am happy about the sheetrock finish work inside the home and the tile work was very good. The interior paint work was great on the walls, but the doors and trim painting were sub par. Lots of drips and missed paint. The electrical bills have been low due to the well insulated house. I am satisfied with the layout of the home. At the first review of an Island View home, I pointed out to Dave a potential issue with the slope of the roof in the front elevation that could eventually create a water leak at the window and he corrected this on my final house plans. I believe Daves business is at the point where he can not manage all facets of multiple homes being constructed and maintain the necessary quality control. Time for him to hire some QC help with a person dedicated to working punchlist issues than having Patty do that task.
Review №3
2019-11-01
Ravenwood, with Dave and his team, brought great advice and sensibility to our entire build process. Dave helped us decide between two lot choices before the build and coached us through all the construction decisions - at times protecting us from ourselves, with only a few good natured debates.We’ve been in our home for a year now and can testify to Dave’s assurance of HVAC efficiency and quality follow through on any minor fixes needed. I’m sure even a year in he would respond with great advice to our questions or problems.Dave’s got a great team behind him that we know well and value as professionals and friends!
Review №4
2018-12-24
My wife and I hired Davids company to build our custom home, and the experience was fantastic! David and his team kept us informed every step of the way, and worked with us through decisions, helping us make the best choices.We were confident enough that we were able to have the whole construction completed while we were away, and we were delighted with the results.We have been living in the house now for a few months, and we couldnt be happier!We would strong recommend Ravenwood or Gulf Living Homes for any potential home-builder!
Review №5
2015-09-29
We had decided to build in cape coral, we were unfortunately involved in a land scam. This occurred after we had begun construction on the lot. Dave took the time and found us another lot in a better location with 3 months into construction. Since we had less than a year on a lease Dave was able to finish the house in 6 months. The amount of detail work was awesome, and the time he put in for perfection, would dazzle you. He took time to add little things in the construction to beautify the house even more than what we expected. Always professional and was always available for minor changes or to answer questions.The work was impeccable and very fast. I would recommend Ravenwood Homes for a structure that surpasses all others. My wife and I are more than pleased.
Review №6
2015-04-23
Dave and his team built my new home. During the entire experience they were all professional and personable. They were willing to listen our ideas and include them into our dream. They even added in some things that I did not realize were in our plans. Of course as with any building, there were some problems. Dave and his team addressed them immediately and to our satisfaction. If I were ever to build another home, Dave would be one of the first phone calls I would make. I highly recommend them to anyone. I am proud of my home and the job that Ravenwood homes did to make my dream come true!!
Review №7
2020-02-22
David was wonderful during the dating stage. We explained in great detail that we needed someone we could trust to build our dream home because we lived in Vegas and were not going to baby sit the operation. He even had us over to his house. A great first date for sure. As soon as we inked the contract, it changed. Since he knew we were not going to be onsite to monitor the operation, he took it upon himself to modify the plan, and to not only install the 24x24 tile floor incorrectly, but refused to even visit the home while we were here for the closing. We were told he had medical issues. But he never visited the home from that point forward and wasnt available to talk with when these concerns were raised. There were several discolored tile that we were told it was just the lighting. We had them inspected by the supplier and they agreed they were dicolored and installed incorrectly. From the first time we set foot on the tile, we told Patty it wasnt acceptable. She was always the go between, and she always tried her best. We were a month late in closing because the driveway didnt pass code, and since it was a construction loan, there was a penalty for closing beyond the mutually signed and agreed upon date. David refused to pay his portion($1250). So, we were held hostage and had to pay it. Taking him to court wouldve just been more expensive and further delays. When he did take the time to talk to us in the early stages, he made sure to let us know how great of a deal we got because prices went up $50,000 in just over 3 months. To clarify the changes he made without asking us... the kitchen island was supposed to be a flat surface and the outdoor kitchen a bar type. We got the opposite. The kitchen island, since it was going to be a flat top, had the upgraded quartz/granite on it, and then the counters surrounding the gas stove were supposed to be a different granite for contrast. That didnt happen. The double oven was installed 22 inches from the bottom of the floor, clearly too tall to reach the upper oven, and completely against the recommended installation instructions from Bosch that were included. 14 inches was the maximum recommendeded height, and David refused to fix the problem. Didnt even show up, ever. Since we now live in our home fulltime, the floor replacement is $22,000 and thats with the same tile. We paid $800 to have a cabinet installer uninstall and install the oven correctly. We paid $500 to lower the outdoor kitchen hood because it was too high to reach or properly vent. The tile floor is just atrocious. The edges are so sharp in some places, its cuts our bare feet. On a good note... It is a very energy efficient home and has not ever leaked. Just keep an eye on the operation and plan for more costs to fix things that werent done correctly. David built our house between Dec.2015 - Sept 2016....
Review №8
2017-06-07
Response to negative reviews. We have no idea who Joseph Cambron is. We never constructed a home for anyone by this name or affiliation. No one by this name owns property in Cape Coral or Lee County. We believe this to be a false review by a competitor. We have never stolen money. Nor were we sued for not completing a project. This is false information in an attempt to deface our reputation.
Review №9
2016-06-06
Absolutely the worst. Car salesman comes to mind . . . And with a purchase as large as a house on the line, its just not worth the risk!
Total reviews rating 3.9
9 Reviews for Ravenwood Homes 2023:
Review №1
2017-07-20We have been working with Dave since last spring. We took a long time choosing a builder (visited and talked with at least fifteen) before making a decision to go with Ravenwood. We are now mid-way through our build and I can say that Dave has been an absolute professional the whole way through. He always returns our calls or emails immediately. He has been patient with my (many) changes and counsels us with local trends.Our project is on time, and so far, looks amazing. My husband (who is in construction) has visited the site several times (we live in NJ) and found the work to be perfect and the site exceptionally clean. Im posting some pictures below and will update this post once the job is done.If you are looking to build in Cape Coral, I would definitely recommend visiting Ravenwood Homes.Update: We are about a month out from the completion of the project. The house looks spectacular! Dave and his sub-contractors continue to be entirely professional. Ill update this once more when we take possession of the home.Update: Our house is complete and we love it! Dave did a great job and was a professional throughout the whole project. The house is beautiful and completely energy efficient. Other people who have visited our home have commented on how clean the work is. Our electric bills are much lower than expected. We highly recommend Dave and his team for any project.
Review №2
2020-05-03I had Ravenwood Homes build a custom home for me. It was a highly modified Island View floor plan. During the building process I dealt with Dave, Patti, and after closing Eddie. At first, everything seemed to be fine and Dave always answered your phone call or returned an email. I had a big discussion with Dave at the beginning about the house elevation had to be a set height from the shower floor drain so I could get a discount on my flood insurance. He assured me no problem and the elevation certificate would be correct. Of course at closing, I found out the certificate elevation was not what we had discussed, and Dave was then quick to point out the emails I had from him assuring me about the elevation didnt mean anything since we didnt have a signed amended contract. Of course he didnt need a signed agreement when he installed gutters on the house I didnt ask for or other modifications made through out the building process. I believe Daves business is at the point where it is getting to large for him to handle all the facets of multiple homes being built at the same time. This results in sub par quality. I had a six page punch list at closing. Dont expect to get things fixed quick after you have paid all your money to Dave. Highly recommend a hold back of funds until everything is fixed to your satisfaction. A lot of the little details get passed by and for all the mistakes made, Dave is quick to give an excuse as to why something was not done to your specification. Fortunately I had an individual come over and take pictures of the construction process to help identify issues early on. Be prepared to also chase down subs and schedule repairs to your new home without the help of Ravenwood. Customer service after the sell is not high on the priority list. I will give a shout out to Eddie at Ravenwood. He is probably the only person at the business that tries his best to clean up Daves broken promises. There are some good points about Ravenwood and Ill share them as well. I am happy about the sheetrock finish work inside the home and the tile work was very good. The interior paint work was great on the walls, but the doors and trim painting were sub par. Lots of drips and missed paint. The electrical bills have been low due to the well insulated house. I am satisfied with the layout of the home. At the first review of an Island View home, I pointed out to Dave a potential issue with the slope of the roof in the front elevation that could eventually create a water leak at the window and he corrected this on my final house plans. I believe Daves business is at the point where he can not manage all facets of multiple homes being constructed and maintain the necessary quality control. Time for him to hire some QC help with a person dedicated to working punchlist issues than having Patty do that task.
Review №3
2019-11-01Ravenwood, with Dave and his team, brought great advice and sensibility to our entire build process. Dave helped us decide between two lot choices before the build and coached us through all the construction decisions - at times protecting us from ourselves, with only a few good natured debates.We’ve been in our home for a year now and can testify to Dave’s assurance of HVAC efficiency and quality follow through on any minor fixes needed. I’m sure even a year in he would respond with great advice to our questions or problems.Dave’s got a great team behind him that we know well and value as professionals and friends!
Review №4
2018-12-24My wife and I hired Davids company to build our custom home, and the experience was fantastic! David and his team kept us informed every step of the way, and worked with us through decisions, helping us make the best choices.We were confident enough that we were able to have the whole construction completed while we were away, and we were delighted with the results.We have been living in the house now for a few months, and we couldnt be happier!We would strong recommend Ravenwood or Gulf Living Homes for any potential home-builder!
Review №5
2015-09-29We had decided to build in cape coral, we were unfortunately involved in a land scam. This occurred after we had begun construction on the lot. Dave took the time and found us another lot in a better location with 3 months into construction. Since we had less than a year on a lease Dave was able to finish the house in 6 months. The amount of detail work was awesome, and the time he put in for perfection, would dazzle you. He took time to add little things in the construction to beautify the house even more than what we expected. Always professional and was always available for minor changes or to answer questions.The work was impeccable and very fast. I would recommend Ravenwood Homes for a structure that surpasses all others. My wife and I are more than pleased.
Review №6
2015-04-23Dave and his team built my new home. During the entire experience they were all professional and personable. They were willing to listen our ideas and include them into our dream. They even added in some things that I did not realize were in our plans. Of course as with any building, there were some problems. Dave and his team addressed them immediately and to our satisfaction. If I were ever to build another home, Dave would be one of the first phone calls I would make. I highly recommend them to anyone. I am proud of my home and the job that Ravenwood homes did to make my dream come true!!
Review №7
2020-02-22David was wonderful during the dating stage. We explained in great detail that we needed someone we could trust to build our dream home because we lived in Vegas and were not going to baby sit the operation. He even had us over to his house. A great first date for sure. As soon as we inked the contract, it changed. Since he knew we were not going to be onsite to monitor the operation, he took it upon himself to modify the plan, and to not only install the 24x24 tile floor incorrectly, but refused to even visit the home while we were here for the closing. We were told he had medical issues. But he never visited the home from that point forward and wasnt available to talk with when these concerns were raised. There were several discolored tile that we were told it was just the lighting. We had them inspected by the supplier and they agreed they were dicolored and installed incorrectly. From the first time we set foot on the tile, we told Patty it wasnt acceptable. She was always the go between, and she always tried her best. We were a month late in closing because the driveway didnt pass code, and since it was a construction loan, there was a penalty for closing beyond the mutually signed and agreed upon date. David refused to pay his portion($1250). So, we were held hostage and had to pay it. Taking him to court wouldve just been more expensive and further delays. When he did take the time to talk to us in the early stages, he made sure to let us know how great of a deal we got because prices went up $50,000 in just over 3 months. To clarify the changes he made without asking us... the kitchen island was supposed to be a flat surface and the outdoor kitchen a bar type. We got the opposite. The kitchen island, since it was going to be a flat top, had the upgraded quartz/granite on it, and then the counters surrounding the gas stove were supposed to be a different granite for contrast. That didnt happen. The double oven was installed 22 inches from the bottom of the floor, clearly too tall to reach the upper oven, and completely against the recommended installation instructions from Bosch that were included. 14 inches was the maximum recommendeded height, and David refused to fix the problem. Didnt even show up, ever. Since we now live in our home fulltime, the floor replacement is $22,000 and thats with the same tile. We paid $800 to have a cabinet installer uninstall and install the oven correctly. We paid $500 to lower the outdoor kitchen hood because it was too high to reach or properly vent. The tile floor is just atrocious. The edges are so sharp in some places, its cuts our bare feet. On a good note... It is a very energy efficient home and has not ever leaked. Just keep an eye on the operation and plan for more costs to fix things that werent done correctly. David built our house between Dec.2015 - Sept 2016....
Review №8
2017-06-07Response to negative reviews. We have no idea who Joseph Cambron is. We never constructed a home for anyone by this name or affiliation. No one by this name owns property in Cape Coral or Lee County. We believe this to be a false review by a competitor. We have never stolen money. Nor were we sued for not completing a project. This is false information in an attempt to deface our reputation.
Review №9
2016-06-06Absolutely the worst. Car salesman comes to mind . . . And with a purchase as large as a house on the line, its just not worth the risk!