Everyday we have the privilege helping people like you design the most perfect and unique home they can imagine. Next we bring together a group of very talented and skilled home building professionals who shape and give life to those dreams.
Everyday we have the privilege helping people like you design the most perfect and unique home they can imagine. Next we bring together a group of very talented and skilled home building professionals who shape and give life to those dreams.
To make your home building experience a positive and enjoyable one. Fostered in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust with conscientious, honest, and straightforward communication.
Our team of experienced professionals simplify the construction process through all phases.
Our focus is to make your entire home building process positive, informational and enjoyable.
Whether you are a long time resident owning the perfect site or a newcomer ready to discover the joys of country and lakefront living in the beautiful Southeastern Wisconsin communities of Lake Geneva, Delavan, Elkhorn, Whitewater and others, we can help you design and build your dream home!
You are ready to build a new home. What do you do first? Do you select the style and a plan – or do you select the building lot? Both approaches have merit. Having an idea of the architectural style you prefer will determine the size and characteristics of your ideal building site. You’ll run into problems if you select a specific floor plan too soon though. You can always design a home to suit the landscape, but you may not be able to alter a landscape to accommodate a predetermined house plan. Great custom home design always starts with the site. A truly special home is never designed first, and then placed on the property. Every person has a different idea of what is the ideal location for their dream home. It’s important to do your homework and learn all that you can about the property before jumping in. Take the time to truly evaluate the amenities you’d like in the area. The following are some of the key issues to consider.
Location The most important is location. What to evaluate when selecting the location?
Improvements and Features The next step is to determine what the lot offers in terms of improvements or features. Most rural locations, outside of towns are well and septic. The cost of improvements to keep in mind is:
Features and challenges to evaluate:
Subdivision Controls If you are considering a subdivision location, you will need to have a sense of the type of house you’d like to build. Then check each development’s protective covenants to make sure your house fits within those guidelines. Some subdivisions may have:
Take your time evaluating each proposed home site. You may also be tempted to skimp on the cost of the land so you can spend more money on building your dream home. Don’t. The cost of altering an unsuitable lot is likely to be more expensive that purchasing land that meets your needs and your dreams. How much should you spend? There are exceptions, but in most areas your land will represent 15% to 25% of your total building costs.
For such as important decision, we’d be happy to offer our input on the home site you are interested before buying. Because while many details about your new home can be modified in later years as your lifestyle evolves, changing the location is not one of them!