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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 480 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the sales and support staff are exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and always available to answer any questions, making the entire buying process feel remarkably smooth and stress-free. People also deeply appreciate the attentive customer care, regular updates, and clear communication provided by the team throughout every stage of their new home purchase. Some reviewers were not happy with the overall service, pointing out specific problems regarding unresolved snags, build quality, and poor communication after completion. Consumers also noted occasional frustrations with unhelpful staff attitudes and significant delays in addressing property defects before moving in.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bethany from the AfterCare service has been really helpful in getting a few snags rectified. When we reported an issue, people we sent out the following day to get this fixed. Mick also came out to ch... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just dropping a note to thank the Story Homes Team at Heritage Fields who have been outstanding managing or purchase of our new gorgeous home which we completed on today. From start to finish Stacy an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael has been brilliant in solving any difficulties with snags that have occurred within our home. He has been kind, polite, and responsive, ensuring any issues were resolved in a very timely manne... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with Story Homes from start to finish. As a first-time buyer with no chain, the process was incredibly quick and straightforward. A big shout-out to Sean, who was absolutely brill... See more

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  3. Housing Development
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Story Homes builds high quality new homes across Cumbria & Scotland, the North East and the North West. Our homes are designed for modern living and built to last, with a specification that includes more than your average new build.

A Story home has beautiful spaces inside and out, featuring open plan living with kitchen islands, bi-fold doors and light airy spaces.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience with Story Homes

We have had an excellent experience with Story Homes so far. Rebecca has been friendly, supportive and helpful, keeping us informed at each stage to date with clear explanations of the buying process. Her knowledge of the development at Riverbrook Gardens, the homes available and her professionalism and organisational skills have been second to none, and we look forward to next steps in purchasing a new Story home on this beautiful development.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Loraine,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such an excellent experience with Story Homes so far and that Rebecca has provided such friendly, supportive, and professional guidance throughout your journey at Riverbrook Gardens. It’s fantastic to know her knowledge, communication, and organisational skills have helped make the process clear and straightforward. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We spoke to Emma the Story houses sales…

We spoke to Emma the Story houses sales executive.
She was absolutely brilliant.
Answered all our questions in detail, nothing was too much trouble.
She was very knowledgeable too.
Contrary to the sales executive we spoke to in Croft at the Bellway homes site who was not very good and couldn't really answer anything we asked.
Emma needs a promotion in my opinion.
10/10.

24 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi, thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Emma was able to answer all your questions in detail and provide such a knowledgeable and helpful service. It’s wonderful to know she made such a strong impression and helped make your experience a 10/10.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience

Both the sales executive, Tracy and Site manager, Nathan were really helpful and knowledgeable in their respective roles. I have experienced a really positive customer experience so far, having expressed an interest in one of their new releases on Tithe Meadow.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Miss Wilson,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Tracey and Nathan were both so helpful and knowledgeable, and that you’ve had such a positive experience so far at Tithe Meadow.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Tracey and Nathan, and we wish you all the best as you continue your journey with us. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Site Manager visit gives confidence

The opportunity to ask questions for the Site manager visit provided the confidence that we are buying a property that will match are needs.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Simon,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your visit with the Site Manager gave you the opportunity to ask questions and provided the confidence that you're purchasing the right home for your needs.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you all the best with the rest of your homebuying journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge Thank you!

We would just like to give a huge thanks to the staff at Foxbridge Rise, for their amazing customer service throughout our house buying journey! We moved into our gorgeous new home 3 weeks ago & couldn’t be happier… it’s everything we dreamed of & more. Special thanks must go to Wendy, who went above & beyond, even just ringing on one occasion to see if we were getting excited as our move was getting closer! Just such a lovely, personal touch & it meant a lot! Thanks to both Wendy & Tracey for keeping us updated every step of the way & for keeping us constantly in the loop! Thanks to Laura, for helping us with our choices & being so patient with us when we kept changing things!! 😂Finally, thanks to Liam the Site Manager! Nothing is too much trouble for him & he’s so personable & friendly! The whole experience has been positive for us & we would have no hesitation in recommending Story Homes to anyone looking to buy a new build! Thank you!!!!

26 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Helen,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you’re so happy in your new home and that your experience at Foxbridge Rise has been such a positive one. It’s fantastic to know that Wendy, Tracey, Laura, and Liam all played a part in making your homebuying journey enjoyable, keeping you informed every step of the way and providing such personal and supportive service. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Bought a new home on Story Homes St. Andrews gardens site at Thursby in Cumbria. The lovely sales lady, W, was so helpful with the initial purchase. Sadly the sale of our house fell through at the last minute and we were so disappointed. Four months later we were in a position to move and W again was extremely helpful. The sale of an almost completed home had fallen through and we loved it and bought it. Very straightforward process.
We just love the house. Ok, there were a few initial snags, but they were dealt with quickly and efficiently. We were one of only two homes on the site to have an air source heat pump and we had problems with this from the day we moved in.
Story homes sent quite a few people to remedy this and finally, as it was a new system to the builder, we got a brilliant young man fixed the problem. Other slight snags appeared, but were all dealt with quickly and efficiently. The customer service is good, keeping you informed as to appointments etc.
if we ever bought another new build home, we would buy from Story as we trust them to put things right.

26 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Mrs Malcom,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that, despite the setbacks along the way, we were able to support you throughout your homebuying journey and help you find the perfect home at St Andrews Gardens. It’s wonderful to know that you love your new home. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had Lee round to deal with some…

Just had Lee round to deal with some snagging issues. He did a superb job and I am very happy with the results. He also identified an issue with a door and fixed it, even though it wasn't on his job sheet. First rate service.

20 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Jay,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Lee did such a superb job resolving your snagging issues and went the extra mile by fixing an additional door issue during his visit. It’s great to know you were so pleased with the service you received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Customer Service I’ve experienced with a new build. …

I have dealt with customer service when living in a different home builders new build. The difference with Story is 100% better.
Emails are replied to, work is checked up on and nothing seems to be a problem. Always pleasant and never forgotten about. Both the on site team and Michael in The Customer Service Team are a credit to the company.

23 January 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Mr Mulvey,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our team and that you've noticed the difference in the support provided. It’s great to know that our communication, follow-up, and commitment to resolving issues have made such a positive impression.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are delighted to be purchasing a new…

We are delighted to be purchasing a new Hewson home through Story Homes. Sam has worked hard to ensure the buying experience soo far has met all our needs, giving great advice regarding upgrades and where we would best utilise our budget given our needs.
Sam has also advised on how best to sell our property and again has removed the large amount of stress that this process usually causes and we are both extremely grateful.
Not long now till we will be in the house and we cannot wait to enjoy our forever home. Thanks Storey’ for everything.

19 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Ethan,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you're enjoying your homebuying journey with Story Homes and that Sam has provided such valuable support along the way. It’s great to know her advice on upgrades, budgeting, and selling your current home has helped make the process much less stressful.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Sam. Congratulations on your new Hewson home, and we hope you enjoy many happy years in your forever home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We just reserved our new home and the…

We just reserved our new home and the experience with Story’s was excellent. Thorough, considerate and professional. Jay took time to talk us through the process and offered us guidance and advice on a related topics such as mortgage and solicitors. Everything was made very clear and a daunting event made to seem much easier in the process.

19 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that reserving your new home was such a positive experience and that Jay provided thorough, considerate, and professional support throughout. It’s great to know he took the time to explain the process clearly and offer helpful guidance on mortgages and solicitors, making what can feel like a daunting experience much easier.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Jay. Congratulations on reserving your new home, and we wish you all the best for the rest of your journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ladies at the Scotby site

The ladies at the Scotby site, Amanda and Zara, were so helpful and informative and provided information regarding homes for First Times buyers local to the area, I was completely unaware of ! which in turn which help a family member hopefully secure the first home. They are a credit to the company

18 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Mandy,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Amanda and Zara were so helpful and informative during your visit to Scotby, and that they were able to provide valuable information about local opportunities for first-time buyers. It’s wonderful to know their support could help your family member on their journey to securing their first home.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Amanda and Zara.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fairways Penrith

We have just reserved a plot on fairways development in Penrith . Storey houses are definitely one of the best building companies . The particular house we have chosen ticks all the boxes .
Lots of attention to detail and excellent choice of upgrades.
Ruby our sales advisor is absolutely brilliant ! Nothing is too much trouble , she is efficient, warm and welcoming .
We have never purchased a new build and Ruby put our minds at ease , she is very knowledgeable and informative. I just know we are in good hands with her to guide us . Looking forward to the experience.

12 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve reserved your new home at The Fairways and that the house has ticked all the boxes for you. It’s great to know that Ruby has made your first new-build purchase such a positive experience with her warm, knowledgeable, and supportive approach, helping to put your mind at ease throughout the process.

We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Ruby. We wish you all the best and hope you continue to enjoy every step of your homebuying journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Desirable homes

Lovely interiors and Fiona (at Dumfries) was most friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

18 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Alison,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful interiors and that Fiona provided such a friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful experience during your visit to our Summerpark development.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Fiona.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Buying a new house is a massive milestone, and we were so lucky to have such a brilliant agent guiding us.
We bought a new house from Story at Beaumont Grange. Our agent was Sean Platt.
He was extremely knowledgeable, always friendly, and went above and beyond to answer our questions and keep us updated throughout the entire journey.
If you want an agent who genuinely cares and delivers top-tier service, look no further.
Many thanks,
Madalin & Izabela

9 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Madalin & Izabela,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Sean made such a positive difference to your homebuying journey at Beaumont Grange. It’s great to know that his knowledge, friendly approach, and dedication to keeping you informed helped make such an important milestone a positive experience.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Sean. Thank you for your recommendation, and we wish you many happy years in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stacey is the best!

From the minute I meet Stacey I knew I could trust her. She's knows how big a deal it is to find a new home but she also has immense knowledge of the products and processes. Often with sales people it feels like there's a hidden agenda but not with Stacey. She's made the journey so far smooth, easy to understand, special and lots of fun!
Thank you so much for everything so far, we're really looking forward the next steps with your support ❤️

16 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Stacey, thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Stacey has made such a positive impact on your homebuying journey. It’s fantastic to know that her knowledge, honesty, and supportive approach have helped make the process smooth, enjoyable, and easy to understand.

We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Stacey, and we wish you all the best as you look forward to the next steps in your journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly customer service

Michael was extremely helpful, friendly and quick to respond to my enquiry. Although Story Homes no longer managed the area I was asking about, he took the time to identify the correct property management company and point me in the right direction. A very positive and helpful customer-service experience.

16 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Liam,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Michael was able to provide such friendly, helpful, and responsive support. It’s great to know that, even though the area was no longer managed by Story Homes, he took the time to identify the correct property management company and point you in the right direction.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Michael.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roof Trusses

In trying to sell our 7 year old Story Home’s Berkdale house, we were faced with a potential problem in which the surveyor appointed by the prospective buyers claimed that there was a fault with the roof structure. He claimed that roof truss restraint straps were missing from the gable end of the roof.
With the immediate assistance of Michael, Story Homes Aftercare Advisor and their Design Team, it was proved that the design of the roof did not in fact require restraint straps. We are very grateful for all their help and assistance at a very stressful time.

15 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Michael and our Design Team were able to provide prompt support and reassurance during what must have been a stressful situation. It’s great to know their assistance helped resolve the matter quickly and gave you the clarity you needed.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Michael and the team.

Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Fairways

We have recently purchased a property at the Fairways. We are over the moon with our new home, and the service from Story Homes has been fantastic. Right from the point of reservation, our sales executive Ruby, has been helpful and approachable and kept in regular contact with us throughout the build process and during moving in. The site manager Sam has been really helpful and proactive with sorting some (minor) snagging issues when we moved in. All of the staff have been friendly and professional, and clearly take a lot of care and attention to detail with their work. The build quality of our house is amazing and we are so pleased with the options we have chosen. We look forward to making many happy memories in our lovely new home. Thank you Story Homes!

29 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Alice,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

We're delighted to hear you're so pleased with your new home at Fairways. It's great to know Ruby kept you informed throughout the process and that Sam was on hand to quickly resolve your snagging items after you moved in.

We'll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Ruby, Sam and the wider team. We hope your new home is the perfect place for making those happy memories.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic experience purchasing…

What a fantastic experience purchasing our dream home with Story Homes!!
Mark our Sales executive has been fantastic from the very start, communication was great and if ever we wanted more details or change a few things it was never a problem.

The handover process is faultless with Story Homes, Mark ensured we were introduced to our Site Manager Elliot during our home demo and then again from the day we moved. The attention to detail they gave us was superb and ensure everything was perfect in our new dream home.

The build and finish quality with Story Homes is fabulous and that quality is extended through to all the people that you may meet during your new home journey.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi John,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

It's great to hear that Mark made such a positive impression and was on hand to help throughout your purchase. We're also pleased Elliot helped make your handover a smooth experience, and that the care and attention shown by the team stood out. Hearing that you're happy with both the quality of your home and the service you received means a great deal to us.

We'll make sure your comments are shared with Mark, Elliot and the wider team. Thank you for choosing Story Homes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stonebrook Meadows

My partner and I reserved a plot at Stonebrook Meadows in the summer of 2025. We had two sales and unfortunately one of our sales withdrew not long after reservation causing us great stress about possibly loosing the reservation. Mark was fantastic, he was so patient with us, flexing deadlines to meet our needs, dealing with our constant phone calls to keep him updated. Mark promised us the plot was ours and finally in January 2026 we moved into our beautiful home. This was a significant milestone for us, something at times, we didn’t think we would reach.
We would personally like to thank Mark for his customer centered approach, his patience and dedication to meeting our needs. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him.

Once we moved into our home, Richard the site manager took over when we reported our snags, he too was fantastic and dealt with our questions promptly, resolving our minor snags almost immediately. The after care team too have also been fantastic.

Our home is beautiful, a home we never dreamed we would have. The build quality and standards are fantastic and we would highly recommend Story homes to anybody looking to purchase a new property in the future.

Thank you all so much.

16 January 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Claire,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

We're delighted everything came together for you, despite the challenges along the way. It's great to hear that Mark was able to support you throughout the process and that his patience and commitment made a real difference. We're also pleased Richard and the aftercare team have continued to provide the support you needed after moving in.

We'll make sure your kind words are shared with Mark, Richard and the wider team. Thank you for choosing Story Homes and for your recommendation. We hope you enjoy many happy years in your new home.

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