Frequently Asked Questions
Most of the queries we’ve received over the years have been specific to our construction process and how it can save time and money without ever sacrificing quality or the ability to customize. If you've been questioning some of these same points, the information below will help.
- Can we use our own floor plan?
- If I’m not sure how exactly I want my new home to look, can you help?
- Will you help us find a lot?
- What if we already have a lot?
- Do your Independent Wausau Homes Builder have recommended vendors?
- Is there a cost for an initial design rendering?
- How long does the homebuilding process take?
- If I want to tear down and re-build, how does this differ from the usual process?
Can we use our own floor plan?
Yes— Your independent Wausau Homes Builder can build from any plan that you like, and can fine-tune existing plans even further after taking your lifestyle and living habits into consideration.
If I’m not sure how exactly I want my new home to look, can you help?
Of course! We realize that homebuilding is a complex process and that everyone’s needs are different. You’ll sit down with your independent Wausau Homes Builder and discuss things like budget, your family size, desired square footage, and current home likes and dislikes. From there we’ll help you figure out how to work all of this into your new home design.
Will you help us find a lot?
Certainly. Wausau Homes Independent Builders often have relationships with realtors and land developers to help you find the perfect spot to build your new home. Your independent Wausau Homes Builder will also work with you to identify potential unforeseen expenses for things like utility installation or excavation.
What if we already have a lot?
Great! After you’ve met with your independent Wausau Homes Builder to discuss your vision for your new home, they’ll schedule a lot visit to help lay out and visualize where certain rooms would place on your land.
Do your Independent Wausau Homes Builder have recommended vendors?
Your independent Wausau Homes Builder has access to a large number of quality name brand suppliers. Their products are frequently displayed in the Builder’s design studio, which makes it easy for you to choose the quality elements for your home. You can also work with the local specialty retail store of your choice.
Is there a cost for an initial design rendering?
When you are comfortable with our building process, you will pay a design fee for design services and plans, if you do not already have adequate plans from another source. Then you and the Builder will negotiate a contract* to build the home. Your independent Wausau Homes Builder will ask for a deposit that can then be applied to the final purchase price of your home. This amount is agreed upon and collected by your Builder once all of your selections have been made and the contract signed.
How long does the homebuilding process take?
Wausau Homes has a simple step-by-step process to guide you through decision-making and planning. You and your Wausau Homes Independent Builder will create a progress and payment schedule targeted toward your anticipated move-in date. Once the design and contract are completed and the site is prepared, the Wausau Homes components are delivered and set on the foundation. From there, your independent Wausau Homes Builder works with subcontractors and material suppliers to build the home. The time for completion varies with the size of the home and other factors. Each situation is different, so you and your Builder can negotiate a completion date to include in your contract. As with any construction project, there could be factors impacting completion that are beyond the Builder’s control.
If I want to tear down and re-build, how does this differ from the usual process?
Tearing down and re-building is similar to building a custom home from scratch. Your timeframe to move in with be discussed with your Wausau Homes Independent Builder. Your timeframe will only extend slightly for the amount of time it takes to tear down, clean and prep the land.
*Wausau Homes is not a party to that contract and does not guarantee the Builder’s obligations under the contract.
