Eric Storey

My wife and I purchased a home from Eric Storey and Blue-Collar Homes in September 2026. We understand that every new home will have some minor issues as materials settle and the home goes through its first year. We expected to address a few warranty items, but the number and severity of the problems we've encountered have been far beyond what we believe is reasonable for a home valued at approximately $500,000. Initially, the builder appeared willing to address our concerns and did complete a few repairs. Unfortunately, as time went on, it became increasingly difficult to get warranty items addressed. As I write this review, our home is still well within the one-year builder warranty, yet getting repairs completed has become an ongoing struggle. Below are some of the issues we've experienced:
Multiple nail pops protruding through the luxury vinyl plank flooring.
The kitchen countertop shifted, causing the backsplash grout to crack along nearly an entire 15-foot wall.
Uneven deck boards with exposed fasteners.
Several interior doors that are misaligned and stick when opening or closing.
The office flooring had to be removed so self-leveling compound could be installed due to significant floor sagging.
Cabinets that are misaligned and do not fully close.
A dishwasher that was not properly secured and shifts during use.
Squeaking floors and stairs, which we were told resulted from the subfloor being nailed rather than glued and nailed during framing.
A primary shower that was not installed on a properly supported base. The fiberglass shower pan flexes and pops during normal use and even when walking near the outside of the shower.
Large holes left throughout the yard after construction, along with a pile of construction debris that remained until I contacted the builder several months after moving in.
A driveway that appears to have been poured too thin and with an overly wet concrete mix. It has already chipped and cracked in multiple locations. I work in a related field and understand that some concrete cracking is normal; however, in my opinion, the condition of this driveway reflects poor installation.
The primary shower remains our biggest unresolved issue. The builder initially acknowledged that it had not been installed correctly and attempted to remedy the problem by injecting expanding foam beneath the shower pan. Unfortunately, this did not resolve the movement or noise. A third-party inspector requested the manufacturer's installation specifications to determine whether the shower had been installed according to the manufacturer's requirements. To date, the builder has not provided those specifications. We also attempted to resolve the matter by requesting a written warranty covering any future failures related to the shower. The warranty that was provided was unacceptable because it primarily protected the builder rather than the homeowner. It gave the builder sole discretion to determine whether any future issue would be covered, leaving us with little confidence that future problems would be addressed. After investing a significant amount of money into this home, my wife and I are extremely disappointed in both the construction quality and the warranty process. We have also spoken with neighboring homeowners whose homes were built by Blue Collar Homes and who have experienced similar issues. Based on our experience, it appears there is a lack of quality control and oversight of subcontractors during construction. We did not write this review because we expected perfection. We wrote it because we expected the builder to stand behind their work and honor the warranty in a timely and reasonable manner. Unfortunately, that has not been our experience. We hope this review helps future buyers make an informed decision. I could continue to go on and on and would be more than willing to show any potential home buyer thinking of purchasing a Blue-Collar Home to reach out to me and I will gladly show you my home, photos of past issues, and even messages and emails from the builder showing his attitude toward fixing an issue. Lastly, what is comical is the Builders slogan is “COMMON SENSE. UNCOMMOON RESULTS” this is extremely laughable so buyers beware.

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Working with Kelly was a BREEZE! She was so helpful and went above in beyond in every way to make sure our home showed beautifully and she took so much of the selling/moving stress away. 100 percent recommend her, she is AMAZING!!

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Working with Kelly felt like working with family from day one. She’s knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. She truly cared about getting us the home we wanted and talked me out of settling for less. Highly recommended.

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He was patient with us and never gave up in finding the perfect home for us. As first time buyers we didn’t know much but he was always quick to answer our questions and explain everything with detail. It was a pleasure working with Eric!

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Kelly was absolutely fantastic in every conceivable way. I can not say enough about the service and professionalism she showed.
The home I purchased was around 2 hours from her office and she always volunteered to be there anytime I needed.
She made me feel like I was her only client.
If I had a question about something and she didn't know the answer to (which was rare), she didn't stop until she had the answer.
She saved me a ton of money and went above and beyond anything I expected.
I would definitely recommend Kelly for any and all of your real estate needs.

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