BUILDER SELECTION PROCESS:

Deciding to build a custom home is a momentous occasion, and frequently the homeowner tasks associated with selecting a builder and building the home can be daunting.  Choosing the right builder for your custom home project is perhaps the most important decision of all. When you begin searching for a Northern Michigan Builder for your custom home, make sure to do your research, including asking some key questions as listed below.  We welcome your questions - in fact, we welcome your visit to tour our facilities, examine our craftsmanship and building process first hand! Please feel free to Contact Us by calling 800.968.3178 for immediate assistance.

 

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK A PROSPECTIVE BUILDER:

How long have you been in business?  Town & Country Cedar Homes has been building custom homes in Northern Michigan, nationwide and internationally since 1947.

Are you a member of your local or national builder's association? Town & Country Cedar Homes, Inc. is a founding member of the Log Home Council of the National Association of Home Builders, also a member of the Building Systems Council of NAHB, as well as members of the Little Traverse Area Home Builders. 

Do you have references or client testimonials? Absolutely - in fact most of our business is gained through client references to prospective new homeowners. Town & Country Cedar Homes is proud to offer excerpts of written client testimonials throughout this website. In addition, we'll be happy to supply prospective clients with custom homeowner contact information so that you can check our references. Simply contact your Sales Consultant at 800.968.3178 or Click here to Contact Us.

What styles of custom Northern Michigan homes are you experienced building?  Town & Country Cedar Homes is experienced in building virtually all styles of homes. We've been building homes since 1947. We typically use Northern White Cedar on many portions of our home's exterior and interior finishes, based on the clients' dream.  But we also can produce homes using the building finish of your choice, including conventional framing and finishes such as brick, stone or stucco - or in some cases, vinyl or cement board siding.  Click here for floor plans and archiitectural styles.  Click here for Interior and Exterior finishes.

Who are some of your sub-contractor references? Town & Country as a custom builder maintains very strong relationships with sub-contractors whose ethics and quality of work are exceptional.  We are proud to consider them part of our team.  We would be more than happy to provide with appropriate contact information.

Have you won any awards or recognitions? Town & Country Cedar Homes, has won numerous design and construction awards during the last six decades.  Please view our award listing here.

What is your home warranty? Town & Country Cedar Homes offers a 20 year structural warranty on their custom homes in Northern Michigan.

Who are your on-staff team members and their responsibilities in the building process? We are pleased to introduce you to our Architectural Design and Engineering Team Members, as well as our Construction Services Team Members.