Custom home builder · Toledo, OH · reviewed since 2016
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%43+23.5Reliability 24%42+10.2Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%17+1.2Craft & service penalty7−9.3Experts Score= 39Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.39SCORE
DGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#103 of 103 interior designersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.5★★★★★136 Google reviews · 23 photos
79%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
11.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google users rate Homes By Josh Doyle 4.5 out of 5 based on 136 reviews. Positive feedback highlights the custom design process, 3D rendering tools, and attention to detail during construction. However, several low-star reviews cite recurring issues with post-construction warranty repairs, missed deadlines, and communication breakdowns. The owner replied to only 3% of the total reviews.
Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 136 reviews (79% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 136 Google reviews (87 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 19, 2026.
Service: Interior Designer serving Toledo, Ohio.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other interior designers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: craft & service.
Homes By Josh DoyleInterior Designers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Homes By Josh Doyle: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.C
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Homes By Josh Doyle: 42/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.C
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Homes By Josh Doyle: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.F
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Homes By Josh Doyle: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Homes By Josh Doyle: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Homes By Josh Doyle: 17/100 on this factor. Category median: 44.F
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Star ratings
136 Google reviews we collected
4.5of 5
5 stars10879%
4 stars107%
3 stars54%
2 stars21%
1 star118%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 87 written reviews
92%praise
Praise17792%
Complaints168%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price571%
Reasonable229%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude4523%
Speed & response3518%
Communication3217%
Quality & results2815%
Would recommend2312%
Price & value168%
Honesty & trust147%
What customers talk about
We read 87 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We enjoyed working with HBJD’s knowledgeable staff throughout the entire building process from start to finish.”
“Homes By Josh Doyle is unprofessional.”
“…andle myself, but for the most part everything was taken care of in a timely manner.…”
“5–2 month delay in framing with little to no communication from HBJD unless we reached out to them.”
“Communication was also pretty good throughout the build, and if there was something I needed to know, they made sure I knew about it.”
“Doyle and his team ignored my emails and calls and never fixed what they said they would fix.”
“They have serious attention to detail and are so kind.”
“If you are unlucky enough to have property adjacent to a project by Homes By Josh Doyle, expect the worst.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the final product and would definitely recommend Josh Doyle to anyone looking to build a home.”
“Josh Doyle looked and listened to our exact design needs, and offered us a home that was beautiful and custom, yet still affordable.”
“…ed to via email and then also in person at an open house about their price per square foot, which we were told by one person that they will say anythi…”
“That honesty and integrity is hard to find and much appreciated by my wife and I.”
People customers mention
Matt16 reviews
Doug9 reviews
Mike7 reviews
Brianna6 reviews
Laurain5 reviews
Jake3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Homes By Josh Doyle for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Whitney4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
We love our new home! So much thought and craftsmanship goes into every detail! Kyle really helped make the process run more smoothly for us and has been instrumental in helping to problem solve hiccups along the way.
Logan1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
We absolutely love our new home and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! The entire experience was amazing from start to finish, thanks to such a great team of people who made the process smooth and enjoyable. We truly love living in our HOME by Josh Doyle!
Home building
Denise11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
My husband and I are retired and moved to the Monclova area to be closer to grandkids. We have known the Doyle name for years and were very pleased to have Homes By Josh Doyle build our dream home. We enjoyed working with HBJD’s knowledgeable staff throughout the entire building process from start to finish. We…
Great priceHome building
Max5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
I absolutely love my new home! Homes by Josh does it the best. I reccomend relying on them. They have serious attention to detail and are so kind. They did a great job and made the process feel really smooth.
Reasonable priceInstall flooringHome building
Vera14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
As a Real Estate Agent I feel Josh Doyle has the best built homes in our area! I have sold several throughout the years and plan to build my next home with him. He offers custom floorplans, awesome basements, high quality materials, and great attention to detail!
Nicholas7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
No one builds a more beautiful home for the price point.
They never sacrificed structural integrity.
I picked Josh Doyle because I had heard they made the custom home building process pretty seamless, and since I had never built a house before that was important to me.
The process was really easy overall, and I especially appreciated how simple the pre-building process was. I was able to get the home design and all of my selections done in one day, which made things a lot less stressful.
Like any construction project, there were a few issues along the way and a couple things I didn’t expect to have to handle myself, but for the most part everything was taken care of in a timely manner. Communication was also pretty good throughout the build, and if there was something I needed to know, they made sure I knew about it.
Most importantly, I absolutely love how the house turned out. I couldn’t be happier with the final product and would definitely recommend Josh Doyle to anyone looking to build a home.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Custom home design
Whitney Frederick4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Whitney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We love our new home! So much thought and craftsmanship goes into every detail! Kyle really helped make the process run more smoothly for us and has been instrumental in helping to problem solve hiccups along the way.
Logan Hadding1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Logan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We absolutely love our new home and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! The entire experience was amazing from start to finish, thanks to such a great team of people who made the process smooth and enjoyable. We truly love living in our HOME by Josh Doyle!
Services: Home building
Denise Matson11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I are retired and moved to the Monclova area to be closer to grandkids. We have known the Doyle name for years and were very pleased to have Homes By Josh Doyle build our dream home. We enjoyed working with HBJD’s knowledgeable staff throughout the entire building process from start to finish. We highly recommend, to anyone who is thinking of building their dream home, to consider Homes By Josh Doyle. Their entire team will treat you as family!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Home building
Max Chernow5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Max has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I absolutely love my new home! Homes by Josh does it the best. I reccomend relying on them. They have serious attention to detail and are so kind. They did a great job and made the process feel really smooth.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Install flooring, Home building
Vera Wiskochil14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Vera has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As a Real Estate Agent I feel Josh Doyle has the best built homes in our area! I have sold several throughout the years and plan to build my next home with him. He offers custom floorplans, awesome basements, high quality materials, and great attention to detail!
Nicholas Gillispie7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Homes By Josh Doyle is the pinnacle of custom home building from design to finish. Amazing people that deliver an even more amazing experience and product!
Corey Brittenham1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Corey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
