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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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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

Fantastic

Great experience buying from Story Homes, Robinson Fields development.
Handled expertly from the outset by the sales team namely Brooke, Rachel (and Amber who left earlier on for maternity leave).
Very professional and excellent communication throughout..nothing was too much trouble.
Site manager and aftercare very thorough.
We felt very guided and supported throughout the whole process and are beyond happy with our new home .
With thanks !
Barbara & Andrew Duggan

22 May 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Barbara & Andrew,

Thank you for your fantastic review.

We're pleased to hear you had such a positive experience at Robinson Fields and that Brooke, Rachel and Amber provided great support throughout your journey. It's also great to know the site management and aftercare teams helped make the process a smooth one.

We'll be sure to pass your feedback on to everyone involved. Thank you for choosing Story Homes, and we hope you're very happy in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rebecca from Story Homes Aftercare Team

We have been dealing with Rebecca from the Story Homes North East Aftercare team. We have had first class customer service from Rebecca in every aspect. Each email has been swiftly and professionally answered . We have been kept up to date with our issues. Today we have had Colin out to our property, he is a very hard working conscientious employee who has done a marvellous job.We have peace of mind about our Story Home purchase and the after care team

9 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Brian,

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your experience.

It's great to hear that Rebecca kept you updated and provided the level of service you expected throughout. We're also pleased Colin was able to resolve the issues and make a positive difference.

We'll make sure your feedback is passed on to both Rebecca and Colin. Thank you for choosing Story Homes, and we hope you continue to enjoy your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have just moved into our Story Home…

We have just moved into our Story Home and it instantly felt like home as soon as we walked through the doors. We first visited the show homes at Beaumont Grange in summer last year and since then Sean was amazing, very informative, helpful and quick to respond to any emails, calls or questions. Since moving, agin the team have been great, Sean, Chris and Dan are right at the end of the phone if you need them. The home is built to such quality and any issues are responded to quickly. I have already recommended Story Homes to a lot of of my friends! Thank you to Sean and the team from the Myers family 😁

7 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear your new home felt like home from day one and that you've had such a positive experience throughout your journey with us.

We'll make sure your kind words are shared with Sean, Chris and Dan. It's great to know their support has continued after you've moved in, and that you've been pleased with the quality of your new home and the service you've received. Thank you for recommending Story Homes, and we hope you create many happy memories in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently bought a home in Beaumont…

We recently bought a home in Beaumont Grange, Darlington and had an exceptional experience from start to end. Sean was amazing throughout the process, he was knowledgeable and diligent, kept us informed and made the whole process smooth and easy the whole way through. Our home was finished to a great standard and we are very happy in our new home. Big thanks to Sean and the whole story homes team.

19 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Sam,

Thank you for your review. We're so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience at Beaumont Grange and that you're happy with your new home.

We'll be sure to pass on your kind feedback to Sean and the wider team. It's great to know their communication and support helped make your homebuying journey a smooth one. Thank you for choosing Story Homes, and we wish you all the best as you settle into your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service from the team at Heritage Fields

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 and Amber had been fantastic, keeping us abreast of the progress and checking in with us during each stage, without them, we would not have had such a smooth and swift purchase. Well done Story Homes, our new (Hewson) home is beautiful and the Demonstration went smoothly as predicted today. V&T Pick

6 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing Story Homes. We're so pleased to hear you're enjoying your new Hewson home and that your home demonstration and completion day went smoothly.

We'll make sure your kind words are shared with Stacey and Amber. It's great to know their support and communication helped make your purchase such a positive experience. We wish you many happy years in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our new Story Home on the Fairways! 🏡

Our experience buying a Story Homes house has been brilliant. Ruby, our sales executive, was superb throughout the entire process - she was really communicative, supportive and a joy to work with. We used the part exchange scheme which took the stress out the process and had access to the portal which provided descriptions of all the build stages. Ruby also gave us regular updates on the build progress and helped us choose our options which was a really exciting part of the experience- it definitely helped seeing them in person!

The home demo was the first time we saw inside our home (and the first time we saw the views of the fells from the upstairs windows!) and we also met Tom, the Assistant Site Manager, who took us through everything in our new home and answered all our questions, even the really specific/niche ones we had.

On completion day, Zara was absolutely fantastic, really patient and accommodating and made sure everything happened smoothly. We also had another visit from the other Assistant Site Manager, Sam, whose genuine care for our home is evident. He very quickly grabbed some of the site team to investigate a couple of minor issues which gives us confidence that the aftercare we receive will be as good as pre-completion.

The house is amazing, with high quality and excellent craftsmanship throughout, it's clear that time and care has been taken to make sure that the end result meets the high standards that Story Homes are known for. We're really pleased with how all of our option choices have come together. We also chose to include flooring which was a good decision as the fit and finish is great and having it all ready for move in day made bringing our things in much easier.

We seriously cannot thank the entire Story team enough for their hard work and efforts but in particular Ruby who has helped us move into our dream home.

3 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Tom,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We're really pleased to hear you've had such a positive experience from reservation through to moving into your new home.

It's great to know the Part Exchange scheme, build portal and options process helped make your homebuying journey as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. We're also delighted to hear you were so pleased with the quality and finish of your new home.

We'll make sure your kind feedback is shared with Ruby, Tom, Zara and Sam. It's clear they all played an important part in your experience, and we're sure they'll appreciate your recognition of their support, communication and commitment throughout.

We hope you're settling in well and enjoying those views of the fells. Thank you again for choosing Story Homes, and we wish you many happy years in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visit to Fairways

Initial contact over the last few months to find out more about the Fairways at Penrith. The website is good and you can find out what you need in advance. It is good you can see information on current planning applications on the website. It was easy to make an appointment to view the show house. When we visited, the information we received was helpful and we left knowing everything we needed. Although we are not building experts :) you can tell the houses appear to be built to a high standard and internally everything appeared to be 'finished' well. Where the building is ongoing the site looks very tidy too - not something you see in many housebuilders. We would not really look to buy a new build ideally, however Story are one of the few we would consider - also based on the feedback we have read. We are not sure if this is the development for us, but based on our experiences to date, we would have confidence in Story if we wished to progress with a purchase.

5 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Joanne,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear you found our website helpful, your show home visit informative, and that the quality of our homes and the presentation of the development made such a positive impression.

It's great to know your experience has given you confidence in Story Homes, even while you're still deciding if The Fairways at Penrith is the right fit. We appreciate your kind feedback and wish you all the best with your home search. If we can help with anything further, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Emma from the Story Homes site at Elmbrook, Coppull was nothing short of brilliant! We walked in curious to see if we liked the estate and walked out booking a reservation appointment.
A natural at her job, chatty, engaging and honest. Emma’s interactions with us is what made us so certain about purchasing a property with Story Homes. A credit to the company!

5 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Emma,

Thank you for leaving us a review. We're delighted to hear Emma made such a positive impression and helped you feel confident in choosing a Story home. We'll be sure to pass on your kind feedback to her – she'll really appreciate it.

Thank you for choosing Story Homes, and we look forward to supporting you through the next steps of your homebuying journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service.

Emma dealt with us and she was amazing. Super helpful and clearly very knowledgeable around the development. She was able to answer all are questions and was super friendly. As soon as we entered we were offered a drink, it’s those little details t at really make this place that bit extra special!

5 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi James,

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear Emma made such a positive impression and was able to answer all your questions. We'll be sure to pass on your kind feedback to her, and we're glad the warm welcome helped make your visit an enjoyable one. Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiona was extremely helpful in…

Fiona was extremely helpful in explaining all the new builds soon to be available and allow us to visit the show house as well. Story homes is all about good and safe living environment. Loved the quality of build and overall peaceful, clean and tidy community for familles

3 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Sumera,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased to hear Fiona was so helpful in explaining the available homes and showing you around the show home. It's great to know you were impressed by the quality of our homes and the clean, welcoming environment of the development. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiona has been and is a very…

Fiona has been and is a very informative and supportive person. She has answered all our questions honestly. We have been happy with the Story home service.

5 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Joy,

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear Fiona has been informative, supportive and able to answer your questions throughout your journey. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback, and we're glad you've been happy with the service you've received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication

Good clear communication and quick response to enquiries

5 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi David,

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you found our communication clear and that your enquiries were responded to quickly. We appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

I purchased my first home with story homes and could not fault them. Rachel from Robinson fields has been amazing for keeping us updated throughout the build process and answering all our silly questions promptly. Our demonstration and handover day was smooth due to Rachel’s knowledge, support and help. I would recommend the brand to friends, family and others.

3 July 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Imogen,

Thank you for your review and for choosing Story Homes for your first home. We're pleased to hear Rachel kept you updated throughout the build and made your demonstration and handover day run smoothly. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to her.

We really appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy your new home for many years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying our forever home

Buying our new home with Story Homes has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. The whole process was made so much easier thanks to Stacey, our sales executive.

From our very first visit, Stacey was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer any questions we had. She went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and helped us get settled into our new home, making what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and enjoyable.

Nothing was ever too much trouble for Stacey. She kept us informed throughout the process, was always approachable, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy every step of the way. Her professionalism, dedication, and personal touch made all the difference.

Stacey is a real credit to Story Homes, and we can't thank her enough for everything she did for us. We would highly recommend Story Homes to anyone looking to buy a new home, especially if they're lucky enough to have Stacey guiding them through the process!

30 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear Stacey made the buying process straightforward and kept you well informed throughout. We'll make sure your feedback is passed on to her – she'll really appreciate it.

We hope you're settling into your new home well, and thank you for choosing Story Homes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Aftercare Service.

The Story Homes Aftercare team dealt with my issue very professionally. Julianne was very pleasant to deal with, and was very proactive in accommodating the appointment at short notice, for which I am very grateful.
On the day of the appointment, Derrick arrived early and was very keen to get on with solving the issue, but took the time to explain what may need doing and where he may be a nuisance beforehand, such as any excessive noise and limited access, when resolving the issue. Derrick was very polite and friendly throughout, whilst ensuring that the work area was tidy once the work was completed.

Overall, the whole experience exceeded my expectations.

24 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Ed,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Julianne was able to arrange your appointment promptly and that Derrick provided such a professional, considerate, and thorough service while resolving your issue. It’s great to know he kept you informed throughout and ensured the work area was left tidy once completed. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our house buying experience

From the first time we visited the show home, Stacey has been amazing. She talked us through the whole selling / buying process and has kept us updated every step of the way. We have visited the office on numerous occasions with family members to show them what our new home will look like and she has been really accommodating and extremely helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to ask her anything about the whole process. She’s amazing at her job!

19 April 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Anna,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Stacey has provided such outstanding support from your very first visit, keeping you informed throughout the process and making every step of your homebuying journey a positive experience. It’s great to know she has been so accommodating and helpful whenever you’ve visited.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stacey has been helpful in absolutely…

Stacey has been helpful in absolutely every way imaginable and could not possibly have done any more.

I can honestly say without a shadow of a doubt that me and my partner would not be getting the home of our dreams without the support of Stacey. I would have given up weeks ago

In this day and age to know that there is an actual human being answering the phone and supporting is rare in itself but when that person is as friendly and helpful as Stacey and every conversation is enjoyable and useful it has to be said that she is one of life's heroes

25 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your incredible feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Stacey has provided such exceptional support throughout your homebuying journey and that her dedication, kindness, and personal approach have made such a meaningful difference. It’s wonderful to know she has helped you and your partner on the path to your dream home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time buyer experience

As first time buyers, the purchasing process can be confusing and daunting. Stacey has guided and supported us through each stage, which made the process of buying our first home very pleasant and exciting. Together with Amber, they form an excellent team.

26 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Scott,

Thank you for your great feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Stacey has helped make your first homebuying journey feel straightforward, enjoyable, and exciting. It’s also great to know that Amber has been there to support you along the way, and that together they’ve made such a positive impression.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

I recently contacted Story Homes regarding a leak, and I was very impressed with the service I received from Michael and Chris. They were both friendly, attentive, and highly professional throughout the process. They took my concerns seriously, kept me informed, and worked efficiently to rectify the issue. I'm very happy with the support they provided and the outcome achieved!

25 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Gabriella,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Michael and Chris provided such friendly, attentive, and professional support while resolving your leak. It’s great to know they kept you informed throughout the process and that you’re so pleased with the outcome.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience at Woodbridge Green

My wife and I recently reserved a plot at the Woodbridge Green development, and our experience so far has been exceptional. The sales team have been consistently supportive and knowledgeable. Sarah, who has since moved to another site, and John, who has continued her work seamlessly, have both been fantastic. They guided us through every choice for our options and upgrades and have always been welcoming and accommodating, even when we’ve dropped in unplanned.

Kyle, the site manager, has also been brilliant. He is friendly, approachable, and clearly very knowledgeable. We really appreciate the time he has taken to explain the build process, his attention to detail, and the opportunity to view our plot when it has been safe to do so.

From reservation to exchange of contracts and through all our choices, the entire process has been smooth and supported by a genuinely lovely, personable team. We can’t wait to move in!

24 June 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Hasan,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your experience at Woodbridge Green has been so positive and that the team has provided such supportive and knowledgeable guidance throughout your journey so far. It’s great to know that Sarah and Jonathan have both been so helpful with your options and upgrades, and that Kyle has been approachable and informative on site.

We really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to share them with the team. We wish you all the best as you look forward to moving into your new home.

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