Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Central Wisconsin
Founded in 2004, Schwanz Custom Homes has established itself as a trusted full-service custom home builder serving Central Wisconsin. Our team takes pride in overseeing every aspect of new home construction, from initial design to final clean-up, ensuring projects are completed efficiently with exceptional quality. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in transforming client visions into reality through personalized collaboration.Our expertise spans custom homes, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, and garages, serving communities across Southern Oneida County, Marathon County, and beyond. We maintain a hands-on approach, prioritizing clear communication and attention to detail to deliver homes that reflect each client's unique needs and preferences.
Services
Custom Homes
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Decks
Garages
Hardwoods
Mantels
Siding
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer full-service custom home building with no middlemen involvement
- Our team has completed 348+ projects across 5+ counties since 2004
- We serve 7,854+ square miles including Central Wisconsin communities
- We complete projects rapidly while maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Our owners personally oversee every project from start to finish
What people say
Responsive staff
Professional and responsive
Excellent work
Highly recommend
Timely completion
Services
Custom Homes
We specialize in creating personalized custom homes that reflect each client's unique vision. Our full-service approach covers every stage from initial design to final clean-up. With over 20 years of experience since 2004, our team ensures efficient project completion while maintaining exceptional quality standards. We work closely with clients to incorporate specific design elements and functional requirements into each home we build.
Decks
Our deck construction services offer endless design possibilities from simple upgrades to elaborate multi-level structures. We work with various materials including treated lumber, cedar, and composite decking options like TREX. Our team handles structural verification, material selection, and custom design elements to create functional outdoor spaces that complement your home's architecture and meet your specific lifestyle needs.
Garages
We construct custom garages and outbuildings tailored to individual requirements. Options include pole sheds, stick-frame structures, and attached or detached designs. Our services cover everything from basic storage sheds to large heated workshops with steel or vinyl siding. We collaborate with clients to create durable, functional spaces that meet specific storage and usage needs while complementing property aesthetics.
Kitchens
Our kitchen design and installation focuses on creating functional, beautiful spaces that match client preferences. We offer custom cabinetry in various wood types with options like soft-close mechanisms and crown molding. Countertop selections include laminate, granite, and solid surface materials. Our team guides clients through layout decisions and design elements to create kitchens that balance aesthetics with practical functionality.
Bathrooms
We provide comprehensive bathroom remodeling services that address both aesthetic and functional requirements. Our capabilities include layout modifications, accessibility upgrades, and complete renovations. We help clients select appropriate tile, plumbing fixtures, and layout configurations while ensuring structural integrity and code compliance. Our team focuses on creating spaces that enhance comfort and add value to your home.
People
Luke Schwanz
Owner / Lead Carpenter
With construction experience since 1992, Luke Schwanz co-founded the company in 2004. As lead carpenter, he oversees daily operations and construction execution. His hands-on approach ensures quality control across all projects while maintaining direct client communication throughout the building process.
Becky Schwanz
Owner / Administrative
Becky Schwanz manages estimating, bookkeeping, and contract writing since co-founding the business in 2004. She handles client consultations, design specifications, and project coordination. Her organizational skills and attention to detail contribute significantly to the company's reputation for clear communication and timely project delivery.
Questions
How do I choose a reliable contractor?
Verify licensing and insurance, check recent references, and ensure they provide detailed written specifications. Our team meets all these requirements with Wisconsin licensing and comprehensive insurance coverage.
What does a general contractor do?
We manage all aspects of construction including design coordination, subcontractor management, material procurement, and project scheduling to ensure seamless execution of your custom home project.
Do you offer design/build services?
Yes, we provide complete design/build services handling both architectural planning and construction phases under one contract for streamlined project delivery.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Central Wisconsin including Birnamwood, Antigo, Wausau, and surrounding counties with comprehensive custom home building services.
Can I customize my project budget?
We work with clients to establish realistic budgets based on detailed plans and specifications, offering flexibility while maintaining quality standards throughout the construction process.
What payment options are available?
We discuss payment schedules during contract negotiations, typically requiring 35-50% deposit with structured payments tied to project milestones for larger custom home builds.
Reviews (7)
Fred Smith
Dec 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Becky brings her A game. Kept us very involved through the process and had a lot of good ideas. We were very happy with the final design and the timeliness of getting the project done. Also, very easy to work with.
Service:Design
Becky brings her A game. Kept us very involved through the process and had a lot of good ideas. We were very happy with the final design and the timeliness of getting the project done. Also, very easy to work with.
Service:Design
Leigh T.
Nov 26, 2021
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Excellent workhighly recommend! We have been looking forward to retiring near Antigo, but bad experiences with a home renovation and pool repair in a different state made us wary of trying to get a house built, and we had put it off for several years. Finally we searched online and saw many positive reviews for Schwanz Custom Homes, so we decided to see how the process went. We were prepared to call it off if things didnt seem right. Well, that never happened. We are so glad we went with Schwanz and could not be happier with the process or the results. Luke managed the construction at the
Sunny Alexander
Oct 21, 2021
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We Interviewed several builders before selecting Schwanz Custom Builders for our new lake house. Becki is just wonderful, helped in modifying and customizing a floor plan. She's very detailed and organized and is great with open lines of communication. Luke and Elijah and their crew are super also, the house went up so fast. They are very dedicated under Luke's supervision. We can't say enough about how pleased we are with the progress being made! We feel very fortunate to have found them for our dream house!!
Christopher Mohr
Aug 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Schwanz Custom Homes is going to build our dream home. The staff is very responsive on answering all our questions and very helpful in wanting to make our experience a positive one.
Schwanz Custom Homes is going to build our dream home. The staff is very responsive on answering all our questions and very helpful in wanting to make our experience a positive one.
Daniel Kupczak
Jun 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Becky was a delight to work with! She delivered her bid quickly and the work was completed in a prompt and clean manner. Communication was excellent!
Service:Remodeling
Becky was a delight to work with! She delivered her bid quickly and the work was completed in a prompt and clean manner. Communication was excellent!
Service:Remodeling
Cory Esker
Oct 23, 2020
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Schwanz Custom Homes LLC is currently building my home along with a 4000 sq ft detached garage. They are very responsive to any questions I have had and have been working on a timely schedule. They have been at my project for around 6 weeks and I believe have only pulled off for 1 or 2 days.
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Alisa DiSalvo
Jul 05, 2020
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Fantastic builders! They built a large garage for us and I couldn't be more happy! Becki was detailed in each step and easy to trust with the process. Her quote literally was 5 times more detailed than others and transparent with all costs. The guys building were not only on time and professional, but quite good! They took pride with each step like it was their own home. Would work with again in a heartbeat.
