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McBride Homes

Home builder · O'Fallon, MO · reviewed since 2017

How 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%9+4.9Reliability 24%0+0Value 14%76+10.7Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty32−6.8Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 5Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.5SCORE
FGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#56 of 56 home buildersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.5 ★★★★★ 448 Google reviews · 24 photos
87%five-star reviews
3.69★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
42.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
37%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

McBride Homes at a glance

McBride Homes holds a 4.5 rating from 448 reviews, with owners responding to 37% of feedback. Positive reviews highlight the sales process, praising staff for their knowledge, patience, and clear communication while helping buyers select floor plans and manage budgets. Conversely, critical reviews frequently cite poor build quality, such as roof leaks and siding issues, along with inadequate post-closing support and limited warranty coverage.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 448 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 448 Google reviews (435 with written comments, 18 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 37% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
  • Service: Home Builder serving O'Fallon, Missouri.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other home builders

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: replies to reviews and value; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction9Reliability0Craft & service32Value76Momentum0Replies to reviews81Satisfaction: 9 (median 88)Reliability: 0 (median 82)Craft & service: 32 (median 89)Value: 76 (median 95)Momentum: 0 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 81 (median 81)
McBride HomesHome Builders median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.McBride Homes: 9/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.F
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ReliabilityReliability · 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.McBride Homes: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.F
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Craft & serviceCraft & 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.McBride Homes: 32/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.D
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ValueValue · 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.McBride Homes: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.B
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MomentumMomentum · 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.McBride Homes: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.McBride Homes: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
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Star ratings

448 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars38887%
  • 4 stars61%
  • 3 stars41%
  • 2 stars51%
  • 1 star4510%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 435 written reviews

  • Praise50193%
  • Complaints407%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price536%
  • Reasonable643%
  • Overpriced321%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude18234%
  • Quality & results12122%
  • Speed & response8015%
  • Would recommend6712%
  • Communication6111%
  • Honesty & trust214%
  • Price & value92%

What customers talk about

We read 435 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “From the very first appointment Adam was so helpful.”
    “The customer service representative is very harsh and rude.”
  • “Great experience with Piper - appreciated her extensive knowledge and recommendations tailored to our preferences and needs.”
    “Terrible build quality and wont take responsibility for their shitty work”
  • “out the entire process, she was always available by phone and email, promptly responding to our questions and sending us information whenever we neede…”
    “They build houses cheap and fast, but are slow to actually repair problems with your house when they have your money and your warrenty timer is ticking.”
  • “…, other homes in the community, his personal experiences and what he would recommend.…”
    “I would not recommend buying a home from McBride based on my experience.”
  • “…erent communities, waited while we went to view some other homes and walked us through the process without ever feeling rushed or pressured.…”
    “Reported a few issues that never got addressed/were ignored and never fixed despite listing it and contractors marked it as "finished" when it was not.”
  • “Beyond being knowledgeable and professional, Piper is genuinely friendly, personable, and easy to work with.”
    “Today I found out that McBride lied on the city inspections and plans filed with the city.”
  • “Jaren has made this experience awesome and well worth it.”
    “Way over priced for the quality that was provided.”

People customers mention

  • Greg 59 reviews
  • Kemp 33 reviews
  • Todd 31 reviews
  • Derek 22 reviews
  • Pretak 18 reviews
  • Crossing 18 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired McBride Homes for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

John5 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Piper Kaiser was extremely knowledgable of the selling process & made this a great home buying experience.

Reasonable priceLuxury home building
christine18 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Piper Kaiser helped my son build his home. 10 out of 10. Please give her a raise

AlizaLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Piper was amazing! So accommodating and so pleasant to work with. She made us feel at ease during this exciting process. Totally recommend!

Home building
Kevin9 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Great experience with Piper - appreciated her extensive knowledge and recommendations tailored to our preferences and needs.

Home building
Amber6 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Carlton made the home buying and building process easy! Great to work with and very helpful. Would definitely recommend working with him if you're thinking about a McBride home!

Reasonable priceHome building
Diane11 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Carlton was a great help !! Explained everything really good!! Very happy with my purchase!!

Reasonable priceHome building

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 448 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Keegan SpitzLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Keegan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Terrible build quality and wont take responsibility for their shitty work

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Home building
John cosby5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Piper Kaiser was extremely knowledgable of the selling process & made this a great home buying experience.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Luxury home building
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Dear John, We're delighted to hear about your experience! Hearing that your experience went well really makes our day. We will pass along this review to Piper! Thank you and welcome to the McBride Homes family!

christine Bond18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Piper Kaiser helped my son build his home. 10 out of 10. Please give her a raise

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Christine! Thank you so much for the great review! We will pass along your kind words to Piper as well. Our team takes pride in providing a world class customer experience every time! Thank you and have a great day!

Austin Borgard1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Austin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I would not recommend buying a home from McBride based on my experience. Throughout the process, our sales manager, Piper, made multiple statements that turned out to be inaccurate. One of the most significant issues was being told that we would receive a $1,000 credit at closing for using McBride's preferred title company. However, when it came time to close, we did not receive that credit, and the contract did not include the provision we had been told it did. What was most disappointing was that, after bringing this issue to McBride's attention, the company did not take responsibility for the misinformation or offer a meaningful resolution. I believe customers should be able to rely on the information provided by company representatives, especially during such an important purchase. I encourage anyone considering buying from McBride to carefully review all documents and ensure that any verbal promises are included in writing before moving forward.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had such an easy home-buying experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Piper—she'll be thrilled to know she helped make the process smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing McBride Homes, and welcome home!

Dahlia Grueneberg1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dahlia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have had the easiest experience working with McBride, and Adam Yates, our New Home Sales Consultant. From the very first appointment Adam was so helpful. We were not even sure if building the house we wanted in the area we wanted would be feasible for us. Adam worked with us and priced out different homes in different communities, waited while we went to view some other homes and walked us through the process without ever feeling rushed or pressured. We went into this a little apprehensive, worried we would feel pressured to make upgrades or changes we weren't comfortable with. The changes were offered and we either accepted or declined. No pressure or guilt if we chose not to go with something. If we wanted an opinion Adam would give us information on other buyers and what they chose, other homes in the community, his personal experiences and what he would recommend. It never felt like talking to a pushy sales person...ever! We settled on a Sterling in Wildflower Manors and we are so excited. Adam even kept in contact with us while we were still deciding and once we did, he took time out of his scheduled PTO to get us our contract signed so we didn't miss out on the lot we wanted. He has worked with us at every turn. Sometimes when you purchase something, once you sign on the dotted line you sort of get passed off or forgotten about. Adam has checked in with us every step of the way and continues to keep us informed of our homes progress. Also, Anne at the Design Center is such a delight. She helped us get all of our meetings scheduled and so sweet while we were there. Our Design Consultant was Ashley Poore and we felt just as comfortable with her. Again we worried about pressure to upgrade. There was none. She offered opinions when we asked but otherwise we just said yes or no and moved through the list of options. If you're even thinking of building with McBride, my advice would be go speak with them, Adam if you can, and see what they have to offer. We thought it was a longshot for us, but were so pleasantly surprised.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home building
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear Adam Yates made your homebuilding experience enjoyable and stress-free from start to finish. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Adam, Anne, and the rest of our team—they'll appreciate the recognition. Congratulations on your new Sterling at Wildflower Manors, and thank you for choosing McBride Homes!

Aliza SchulerLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aliza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Piper was amazing! So accommodating and so pleasant to work with. She made us feel at ease during this exciting process. Totally recommend!

  • Services: Home building
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear Piper made your homebuying experience such a positive one. We appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your feedback with her. Congratulations, and thank you for choosing McBride Homes!

Kevin Brown9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience with Piper - appreciated her extensive knowledge and recommendations tailored to our preferences and needs.

  • Services: Home building
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Piper. It's wonderful that her knowledge and personalized recommendations helped you find the right fit for your preferences and needs. We appreciate you choosing McBride Homes!

Amber Hartman6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlton made the home buying and building process easy! Great to work with and very helpful. Would definitely recommend working with him if you're thinking about a McBride home!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home building
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear Carlton made your homebuying and building experience an easy one. We appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing McBride Homes!

Diane Russo11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlton was a great help !! Explained everything really good!! Very happy with my purchase!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home building
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear Carlton was able to explain everything clearly and make the process a positive experience. Congratulations on your new home, and thank you for choosing McBride Homes!

Kori MarshLocal Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had an outstanding experience working with Piper at McBride Homes. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to help us find the right home. Piper was incredibly patient as we went back and forth between different floor plans, communities, and options. She pulled up information on multiple homes several times, answered every question thoroughly, and took the time to explain all of our choices so we could make an informed decision. What impressed us most was her dedication and commitment to customer service. She even met with us and showed us a home during her personal time and stayed late to accommodate our schedule. Throughout the entire process, she was always available by phone and email, promptly responding to our questions and sending us information whenever we needed it. Beyond being knowledgeable and professional, Piper is genuinely friendly, personable, and easy to work with. She made us feel comfortable every step of the way and never once made us feel like we were a burden, despite all of our questions and requests. If you're considering a McBride Home, we highly recommend working with Piper. Her exceptional customer service, patience, and willingness to go the extra mile made our experience truly enjoyable.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that Piper provided an outstanding experience throughout your home-buying journey. Her dedication to keeping buyers informed, answering questions, and going the extra mile to accommodate their needs is exactly the level of service we strive to provide at McBride Homes. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Piper and recognize her for the exceptional care and commitment she showed throughout the process. Thank you for trusting McBride Homes with your new home purchase. We wish you many happy years in your new home and truly appreciate your recommendation!

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