Top-rated home builders.

Get matched with top home builders in Shell Lake, WI

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your home building project in Shell Lake, WI?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SHELL LAKE, WI HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.4
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon11
    Verified home building services reviews

Find Home builders in Shell Lake

Avatar for Bigfork Valley Log Cabins LLC
Bigfork Valley Log Cabins LLC
4.4(
7
)
Find a Custom Home BuilderFind a Modular Home Builder

Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"The service was excellent! They're very reliable, easy to work with, and very accommodating. We've been very happy working with them. This is the 2nd cabin they're building for us. I highly recommend this company. Their work and craftsmanship were excellent. They are high standards. We're very pleased with their service."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Integrity Residential Construction, LLC
Integrity Residential Construction, LLC
5.0(
2
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave's communication with us was timely and efficient! After he visited our home for a free estimate on our bathroom remodel, we had the work order and invoice over email that same night! He kept to the work schedule he'd offered. He was friendly and helpful; Dave even gave us some consultation advice on home projects we're doing ourselves! His installation of our new tile floor was perfect!!! High quality work and expert professionalism!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Sentri Homes
Sentri Homes
2.7(
59
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lakeside Carpentry, Inc.
Lakeside Carpentry, Inc.
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Shell Lake, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a small family owned business focusing on building 1-3 custom homes per year. Our homes have a rustic style while providing the very best in energy efficient products. Custom work is our specialty, providing unsurpassed attention to detail. Passive solar design, green building products and sustainable, responsible building are key ingredients to our success. If you want something special that doesn't resemble the cookie cutter or the McMansion, please give us a call.

Engelking
Sand
Model Home
Engelking
Sand

+9

Showing 1-10 of 14
Home Building questions, answered by experts

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

The Shell Lake, WI homeowners’ guide to home building services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.