Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about timing, budgets, styles and where Scott builds.
How long does it take to build a custom home on a lake lot in northern Wisconsin?
There is no honest single number. A lake lot adds steps before construction: checking shoreline zoning, planning the septic system and driveway, and getting permits. After that the build follows the size of the home and the weather. Plan on many months from first call to move-in. Scott gives you a schedule once he has seen your lot and your plan.
What styles of home do you build?
Modern lake homes with simple shapes, gradual roof pitches and a lot of glass, and classic Northwoods designs with timber and stone. Many homes blend the two. Scott will tell you what suits your lot and your budget.
Can I build a modern home in the Northwoods?
Yes. Modern lake homes are part of what Roshak Builders builds, often with a few Northwoods touches such as stone or timber, and a clean interior with drywall walls instead of wood on every surface.
Where do you build?
Across the Northwoods, including Minocqua, Eagle River, Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Woodruff, Tomahawk, Arbor Vitae, Boulder Junction and Manitowish Waters, and also Lake Tomahawk, Land O' Lakes, St. Germain and Sayner. Scott will also build elsewhere in Wisconsin, including Appleton and the Fox Valley, Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee, for the right project.
How do you keep a build on budget?
Realistic allowances up front. A past client wrote that Scott did not low-ball allowances, so they did not end up over budget. Scott also gives cost-saving suggestions during planning.
Do you help with the land?
Yes. Scott helps with lot evaluation and land acquisition support: topography, soil, zoning, septic and utilities. Lot to keys covers land, design with an architect, budget, schedule and construction.
Do you work with an architect?
Yes. Scott works with an architect to draw a new plan or modify one you already have.
When is the best time of year to start building in northern Wisconsin?
Design, lot evaluation and permits can happen any time of year, and many owners use the winter for planning. Site work and foundations depend on frost and ground conditions, and spring thaw can bring seasonal road weight limits that affect deliveries. Scott will tell you how the season affects your project.
Do you build outside the Northwoods?
Yes, for the right project. Scott built homes in the Appleton, Fox Valley and Green Bay areas before moving north, and he will build in places like Appleton, Madison and Milwaukee.
How do I get a quote?
Call or text Scott at (920) 707-1895, or send the form with where the lot is and what you want to build. He will talk it through and tell you the next step.
Planning a build? Tell Scott about your lot.
Call or text, or send a message. Scott will get back to you.