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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 1,605 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly helpful, friendly, and supportive staff for making the home buying process exceptionally smooth, welcoming, and entirely stress-free. Buyers genuinely appreciate the clear communication, detailed explanations, and professional guidance provided by the team throughout their property purchasing journey. Some reviewers were not happy with quality issues, noting that communication often stalled and essential aftercare or property repairs were significantly delayed. A few customers also reported intense frustration regarding unresolved snags, poor workmanship standards, and a frustrating lack of responsive support after the purchase was completed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had great experience with Ashberry homes, New Cardinton gate, Bedford.😃 At first, we went to Ashberry office just for an enquiry and within two months , we achieved our dream house. House b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've just moved into our new house at Prince's Gate, Blindwells, after using Bellway's Part-ex and everything has gone smoothly. Tamara Strang at the sales office has been great from start to fini... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark and Alison have made us feel valued and there is no question that we ask them, that they cannot answer making sure that we feel supported and informed. All communication visla email or call has... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from the first day i visited Victoria Gate Bellway homes in Stafford, met Kim in the sales office what an amazing lady very welcoming and professional. Kim took all her time to list... See more

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  1. Home Builder
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  3. Housing Development

About Bellway

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Welcome to the official Trustpilot page for Bellway, one of the UK's leading housebuilders.

Britain needs more homes, and at Bellway we’re rolling up our sleeves to help make that happen. But building at scale doesn’t mean everything should look the same. We believe every home should feel unmistakably yours, so we give our customers choices that let your personality shine through.

From the first sketch to the final flourish of the paintbrush, we think about the details that make life flow, where the morning sun lands on your breakfast table, how rooms work for everyday living, and how green spaces spark neighbourly chats.

Every decision is shaped around creating a place our customers are genuinely proud to call home.

And because a great home should last, we’re focused on the future too. We use sustainable materials and forward‑thinking technology to create homes that are comfortable, efficient, and ready for whatever comes next.

Bellway. Feels like home.

With energy efficiency as standard, a range of affordable buying schemes to choose from, and over 250 charming developments spread across England, Scotland and Wales, it couldn’t be easier to find the perfect home for you.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ABOVE AND BEYOND, Thank you BELLWAY

From the moment we reserved our new home to the day we moved in, the whole experience with Bellway has been a really positive one.

A huge thank you to Helen in the sales team, who has been amazing throughout. She was always friendly, patient, and happy to answer our many questions, keeping us updated every step of the way. She made what could have been a stressful process feel exciting and straightforward.

We’d also like to give special recognition to Rob and Sam from the engineering team. They have both been absolutely brilliant. Nothing has ever seemed too much trouble, and they’ve gone above and beyond to make sure everything was completed to a high standard. They were always approachable, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy with our new home. It’s clear they take real pride in their work, and it certainly shows.

Buying a new home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and thanks to Helen, Rob, and Sam, we’ve felt supported throughout the entire journey. Their excellent customer service, professionalism, and willingness to help have made a lasting impression.

We’re so happy in our new Bellway home and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bellway to friends and family. Thank you for helping make this such a memorable and enjoyable experience

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

HelloNeethi and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team at The Crescent. This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would not recommend buying a Bellway…

I would not recommend buying a Bellway new build based on my experience.

The workmanship has been extremely poor. Numerous defects have required multiple visits to fix, but many of the repairs have not been completed correctly, meaning the same issues keep reoccurring. As a homeowner, it's incredibly frustrating to have tradespeople repeatedly returning because the original work and subsequent repairs haven't been carried out to an acceptable standard.

The site manager has always been polite and has tried to help, but the quality of the workmanship has been disappointing. Unfortunately, my experience with the handyman has been less positive. He has been abrupt, swore while carrying out repairs, and even commented that I "needed to get stronger" when I explained that a faulty door was difficult to open. I found this dismissive and unprofessional.

The customer care team encouraged me to email them with any further issues, assuring me they were happy to help. I did exactly that, but despite receiving an automatic acknowledgement stating someone would contact me within two working days, I have still received no response nearly a week later.

There are also numerous cosmetic issues, particularly the decorating, which is of a very poor standard. At this stage, I've chosen not to report every snag because previous repair attempts have often resulted in further problems rather than solutions.

I have kept photographs, emails, and records of the issues and repeated repair visits. I expected a new build home to be finished to a much higher standard and supported by reliable aftercare. Sadly, that has not been my experience, and I would not recommend Bellway.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Jade and thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
Please be assured that your concerns have been passed along for investigation to our management team for your division.
Should you have ongoing concerns regarding the service that you've received from our team, we would encourage you to report them to us in line with the Bellway Complaints Procedure. Our procedure is designed to provide you with clear points of contact and escalation for your concerns, and will ensure that your enquiry is promptly received by the most appropriate person(s) in the business to assist you at each step. Full details of our Complaints Procedure, and links to locate key contacts at your division can be found on our website here: www.bellway.co.uk/customer-support/complaints-procedure Thanks, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kept us updated every stage of the…

Kept us updated every stage of the house process. We have advance meetings with the site manager to show how the house was built and answered any queries.
The staff members are friendly and supportive.

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Reda and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received and wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking the state of this…

Absolutely shocking the state of this new house drains keep blocking and this is still not resolved 18 months down the line.
Bellway you should be ashamed of yourself selling substandard builds like this and you have the audacity to give yourself a 5 star rating

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Julie and thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
Please be assured that your concerns have been passed along for investigation to the relevant divisional team.
Should you have ongoing concerns regarding the service that you've received from our team, we would encourage you to report them to us in line with the Bellway Complaints Procedure. Our procedure is designed to provide you with clear points of contact and escalation for your concerns, and will ensure that your enquiry is promptly received by the most appropriate person(s) in the business to assist you at each step. Full details of our Complaints Procedure, and links to locate key contacts at your division can be found on our website here: www.bellway.co.uk/customer-support/complaints-procedure Thanks, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent.

Our experience of buying on the Spirewood Grange site in Salisbury has been totally positive. From February to July, Kerry, the site agent, has been magnificent. Nothing was too much trouble, everything was carefully explained and the part exchange process has been completely trouble-free. We moved in on Thursday 30th and it has become apparent that we have made a very good decision to come here. Connor, site foreman, is also a star.

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team at Spirewood Grange. This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stewart has been incredible from the…

Stewart has been incredible from the very start. Looking forward to moving in. Highly recommend!!!

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Bobby and thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review regarding the outstanding service you received from your Sales Advisor, Stewart! We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home and would love to hear back from you once you're all settled in? Thanks again, Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the team we have dealt with have…

All the team we have dealt with have been friendly and professional.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Barry and thank you for your excellent review! We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home and really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Many thanks, Alex

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Falcon grove new build

Sales office explained the whole process and answered our numerous questions. They also kept us informed throughout.
We appreciated the 'meet the builder' meeting and the home demonstration meeting.

July 29, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Dave and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! We're happy to hear of the lovely service you received and wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

House was lovely and clean to move into

House was lovely and clean to move into
All site staff were extremely helpful
Felt very happy that any issues that may arise will be dealt with quickly and efficiently
Sales office and site management made us feel very welcome and welcome gifts were a nice surprise.

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Janice and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received and wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prince's Gate, Blindwells

We've just moved into our new house at Prince's Gate, Blindwells, after using Bellway's Part-ex and everything has gone smoothly. Tamara Strang at the sales office has been great from start to finish, assisting us with options and keeping us up to date with the build progress on a weekly basis. Lyn Maloney setup and talked us through the part-ex and also kept us updated, ensuring we were aware of everything going on.
Once we moved in, the site managers, Barry & Reagan talked us through all functions of our new house and showed us how to work things such as the heating controls.
Moving house is stressful but Bellway made it a lot easier than we anticipated.

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Martin and thank you for your excellent review! We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home and really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review following the amazing service you received at Prince's Gate. Many thanks, Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Victoria gate Stafford

We’ve just bought our first home at Victoria gate in Stafford. I couldn’t have asked for a better duo than Sophie and Kim. They guided us through the process and it was seamless. Kim is an amazing sales rep for the company and goes above and beyond. Sophie knows her stuff and is amazing as a dep site manager.
Cannot recommend the team at Victoria gate anymore, the house is also fabulous

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Sam and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team at Victoria Gate. This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sale manager was very polite and…

The sale manager was very polite and she has good communication

August 3, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Helen and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received and wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If Carlsberg did Newbuilds……..

Unbelievably good experience from start to finish. Steph at Desborough did an amazing job of looking after us during the five months or so between reservation and completion and we always felt that nothing was ever too much trouble. Once in the few snags we experienced were dealt with within 20 minutes of us reporting them! This service was absolutely jaw-dropping. We are two very happy customers in our dream home!

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Andrew and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team at The Wickets. This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Show house is far different than the…

Show house is far different than the real house don't fall for it.

July 26, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
Should you have ongoing concerns regarding the service that you've received from our team, we would encourage you to report them to us in line with the Bellway Complaints Procedure. Our procedure is designed to provide you with clear points of contact and escalation for your concerns, and will ensure that your enquiry is promptly received by the most appropriate person(s) in the business to assist you at each step. Full details of our Complaints Procedure, and links to locate key contacts at your division can be found on our website here: www.bellway.co.uk/customer-support/complaints-procedure Thanks, Sam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic first time buyer experience

I’ve had a fantastic first time buyer experience buying with Bellway. From Helen in the sales office to Darren, Sam & Rob down at site - everyone has helped make the process an enjoyable one. I was originally referred by a friend and would definitely refer someone who is looking to buy a home.

July 16, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Tadi and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team at The Crescent. This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

£275K horror show at Bellway Elemore

Horrible shoddy cowboy work, house is not ready to move into! The amount of snags and serious issues is staggering! The finish is shocking!Left them keys and gave extra time so they could rectify the most serious issues inside property so we could move in but within the extra time they had nothing was done and some things instead of repairing were made even worse! The only good thing about this place is sales staff, but that's usually the thing across most of the sites and developers, after they get your money you are left alone with all the issues...
To everyone reading this,please stay away from Hellway Elemore Houghton Le spring, save yourself your hard earned money!

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Slawomir and thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
Please be assured that your concerns have been passed along for investigation to the relevant Customer Care team.
Should you have ongoing concerns regarding the service that you've received from our team, we would encourage you to report them to us in line with the Bellway Complaints Procedure. Our procedure is designed to provide you with clear points of contact and escalation for your concerns, and will ensure that your enquiry is promptly received by the most appropriate person(s) in the business to assist you at each step. Full details of our Complaints Procedure, and links to locate key contacts at your division can be found on our website here: www.bellway.co.uk/customer-support/complaints-procedure Thanks, Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bellway Homes in Chertsey is a…

Bellway Homes in Chertsey is a fantastic development. The quality is excellent, and the marketing team, Eva and Dona, are doing a great job. The team provides excellent support. I would give Bellway a five-star rating and want to express my sincere gratitude to the construction site staff and the site manager.😊

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Mathai and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team in Chertsey This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The buying process was really smooth…

The buying process was really smooth and the team members are very helpful and supportive.

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello and thank you for your excellent review! We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home and really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Many thanks, Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service. Nothing to complaint above, no negative comments. Sale representative was fantastic, so calm and professional, people's person, went extra mile to support a good service. At one point when things wanted to go south, the positive support I got from her put me back on track. Well done "A:. Also your manager was quite understandable and gave an excellent support for things to work. Thank you so much "A" and your manager.

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear of the excellent service you received from the team. This really is the type of feedback that we strive to ensure we receive!
We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home! Thanks again, Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth process throughout

Smooth process throughout. Very knowledgeable staff

August 2, 2026
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Reply from Bellway

Hello Omowunmi and thank you for your excellent review! We wish you all the best in your new Bellway home and really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Many thanks, Alex

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