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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 469 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful, friendly, and exceptionally knowledgeable staff for providing wonderful guidance throughout the entire property purchasing process, ensuring everything feels straightforward and completely stress-free. Reviewers also deeply appreciate the professional customer care team, highlighting that appointments are always clearly communicated ahead of time and maintenance issues are addressed promptly and effectively. Many people emphasize that the sales executives go above and beyond to keep buyers fully informed at every single stage of the journey. Some reviewers were not happy with missing financial support for legal costs, unhelpful staff attitudes during site visits, and concerns regarding property development locations.

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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

We visited the Story homes site and show home at Scotby Grove Carlisle. Amanda at the show house was engaging helpful and gave us really good advice and information about the houses available and ta... 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

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... See more

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  2. Construction Company
  3. Housing Development
  4. Real Estate Developer

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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

Michael was a fabulous help and offered…

Michael was a fabulous help and offered support straightaway: very quick and efficient. Michael also said not to think twice before contacting again if we needed anything else. Thanks so much for your help ☺️

August 3, 2026
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Hi Emma,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Michael was able to provide such quick, efficient, and supportive service, and that he made you feel comfortable getting back in touch if you needed any further help. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say a big thank you to…

I would like to say a big thank you to Story Homes for your excellent service. I had a problem with my shower chrome tap, and your team came and fixed it quickly.

I really appreciate that my home has a two-year warranty, and every time I have had an issue, you have resolved it professionally and without any problems.

The quality of the house is excellent, and I am very happy with my home. Thank you for building such a beautiful, high-quality house and for providing such outstanding customer service.

Thank you again to everyone at Story Homes. I truly appreciate your hard work and support.

July 27, 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Mojdeh,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your shower tap issue was resolved quickly and professionally, and that you’ve been so pleased with the support you’ve received from our Aftercare team.

It’s fantastic to know that you’re happy with the quality of your home and that our warranty and customer service have given you confidence and peace of mind. We really appreciate you taking the time to share such kind words with the wider Story Homes team. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiona Ure has been so helpful

Fiona Ure has been so helpful. Always very welcoming and answers all our questions.

August 1, 2026
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Hi Georgia,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Fiona has been so welcoming, helpful, and always on hand to answer your questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Michael in aftercare!

I dealt with Michael from Aftercare on a matter over the last few days and he has been so responsive and helpful that i just wanted to say thank you. Speedily and efficiently solved a problem. Superb service, thanks Michael.

July 29, 2026
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Hi Matt,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Michael provided such responsive and helpful support and was able to resolve your issue quickly and efficiently. It’s great to know you were so pleased with the service you received.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't recommend

I can't recommend Story Homes after my awful buying experience.
Everything started off great but turned sour before completion.
After waiting almost a year for my perfect home with 30 odd grand of 'upgrades', I first entered the house during a snagging inspection and left extremely disappointed.

I was given a legal completion date and arranged for an independent Snagger to attend site the week before. The appointment was arranged by the snagger through the sales office so we could attend at an appropriate time. When I arrived with the snagger, the house wasn't complete and ready for snagging, and there were a number of tradesman in laying carpets and rectifying brickwork defects so we had to rearrange for a later date. I did however notice a lot of quality defects during this first visit, one of which was the wrong colour internal doors. During the options appointment when asked if I wanted white painted doors or unpainted oak doors I opted for unpainted and even changed my mind on the flooring colour so it would better match the oak doors which I loved. However on arrival, white poorly painted doors had been fitted so I immediately reported this to the site supervisor and also mentioned it to the sales woman (as I was concerned the newly fitted carpets would get dirty when they changed the doors) to which she rolled her eyes and laughed "not again!". She reassured me these would be changed and sheeting would be used to protect the carpets, so I left slightly less disappointed.
Later that week I got an email to say the oak doors weren't on my 'upgrades' order form, despite discussing this in extensive detail at my options appointment on and on several occasions before that! The sales agent had missed it from the order and I hadn't noticed as I hadn't even been told the unpainted doors were something I would have to pay extra for, so the wrong doors had been ordered and fitted and apparently there's nothing they're prepared to do about it.

The second snagging inspection visit was rearranged for 3 days prior to legal completion and when we arrived the ground workers were laying the garden turf in a very unconventional fashion (directly onto dry stones then pressing it on with a roller!).
71 snags were listed in the inspectors report, some of which are major. The inspector commented that the Quality of Story Homes has massively gone downhill since the last time he snagged one on another site. He said "they used to be one of the good ones".

I'm so disappointed and upset with the poor quality and workmanship throughout my brand new house that I'm no longer excited about moving in. The whole thing has just been rushed and I'm shocked at how little pride some people take in their work. It's got me extremely depressed, and it's totally ruined the experience for me. Combine that with the HORRIBLE attitude of the sales manager, their refusal to rectify snags before I move in (I'm told Miller Homes on the same site rectify all reported snags within a week) and their obstructiveness when trying to arrange a day to pick up the keys - I wish I'd never bought from them.

If you don't mind cowboy builders and do choose to buy from Story, I'd say don't waste your money on any of the 'upgrades', they're a total rip off and not worth what you pay. You'd be better off getting the standard stuff and refurbishing afterwards with good quality materials and trusted tradesman.

July 24, 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you feel disappointed with your experience.

We take customer feedback seriously and having considered the concerns raised we are confident that our team has acted appropriately and in accordance with our Customer Journey.

We remain committed to supporting your move in and ensuring any agreed outstanding matters are addressed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding experience with Story Homes at Elmbrook Park, Coppull

We have recently exchanged contracts on our new home at Elmbrook Park with Story Homes, and we couldn't be happier with the experience.

From the start, Emma and Naila have been exceptional. They are professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. Their communication throughout the process has been excellent, keeping us informed every step of the way and ensuring that any questions were answered promptly.

Buying a new home can be stressful, but Emma and Naila made the entire journey straightforward, smooth, and stress-free. Their commitment to providing outstanding customer service truly sets them apart and has made this a very positive experience for us.

Thank you both for all your support and hard work in helping us reach this exciting milestone.

July 18, 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Pauline,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve now exchanged contracts on your new home at Elmbrook Park and that Emma and Naila have made the journey so smooth and stress-free. It’s fantastic to know their professionalism, knowledge, and excellent communication have helped make such an exciting milestone a positive experience.

We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Emma and Naila. Congratulations on reaching exchange, and we wish you all the best as you look forward to your new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had such a wonderful experience with Tracey at Tithe Meadow

We had such a wonderful experience with Tracey at Story Homes. She was warm, gentle and incredibly friendly, creating a relaxed atmosphere from the moment we met her. She was never intrusive, and at no point did it feel like a sales pitch.

It is clear that Tracey has complete trust in the quality of the homes she sells, and this came across naturally without any pressure. She made us feel comfortable, welcome and able to take our time. She is a real credit to Story Homes!

July 26, 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Emily,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Tracey made you feel so welcome and comfortable during your visit, providing a relaxed and pressure-free experience. It’s fantastic to know that her genuine confidence in our homes came across so naturally.

We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Tracey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had our hand over day for our…

Just had our hand over day for our house on robinson fields, initially we dealt with amber until she went on maternity leave then have dealt with Brooke and Rachel and I must say fantastic service from all three, what little snags were spotted on home demo day by ourselves and our snagging inspector, 90% have already been rectified by story homes, also great to deal with John and Chris both very approachable and accommodating.
Upto now very happy with the house build quality and service from all the story staff we have had contact with.

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Peter,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience throughout your journey at Robinson Fields, from Amber through to Brooke and Rachel. It’s also great to know that the team has been responsive in addressing the snags identified and that John and Chris have been so approachable and accommodating. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A warm welcome from Emma at Story Homes

Emma was both friendly and professional and exceptionally helpful today when we visited Elmbrook Park. Thank you Emma, we hope to see you again soon. Regards, Helen, David and Katy

July 27, 2026
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Reply from Story Homes

Hi Helen, David and Katy,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Emma was so friendly, professional, and helpful during your visit to Elmbrook Park. It’s great to know she made such a positive impression, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

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

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.

July 26, 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.

July 24, 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.

July 22, 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.

July 17, 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!!!!

June 26, 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.

June 26, 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.

July 20, 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.

January 23, 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.

July 19, 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.

July 19, 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

July 18, 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.

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