Frequently Asked Questions

At Burback Builders, we specialize in three core residential services:

• Custom home building — from concept to completion, we craft fully custom homes designed around your vision. 
• Home remodeling — whether updating a kitchen or adding on a major addition, our certified remodeling team handles it all. 
• Residential (and light commercial/multi-family) construction — if you already own a lot, or you’re looking at multi-unit construction, we have the experience. 

We’ve been serving Muskego and the surrounding communities since 1979 — over four decades of experience in custom home and remodeling work. 

Yes — we provide full-service capabilities. From initial design concepts (including customizing one of our floor plans) to selections, permitting, construction, and project management — our goal is to guide you through every step in a seamless way. 

Absolutely. If you already own a lot, we can work with it (subject to site conditions, zoning, and feasibility). We also have lots available in our own subdivisions to make the location and building process turnkey. 

While our base is in Muskego, WI, we serve clients in Muskego and the surrounding communities of southeastern Wisconsin. Please contact us to confirm whether your specific location falls within our service range. 

Every custom home is unique in scope, size, finishes, site conditions, and complexity. After a consultation, we’ll provide more precise pricing based on your pecifications, lot, and desired finishes. We strive for transparency and work with you to set realistic budgeting. 

Typical steps with Burback Builders:

• Free initial consultation: we meet with you to discuss your vision, lot (or lots you might consider), budget, timeline, and desired finishes.
• Design phase: we either help customize one of our floor plans or develop a fully custom plan. 
• Permitting & site prep: we handle the site conditions, permitting, and prepare your lot for construction.
• Construction phases: foundation → framing → mechanicals → finishes — we coordinate each step with clear communication.
• Final walkthrough & delivery: we walk you through your new home, and ensure you are satisfied with craftsmanship, finishes, and functionality.

Timing depends heavily on home size, complexity, lot conditions, and finish selections. For many custom homes, several months from groundbreaking to completion is a realistic expectation. We’ll give you a more accurate timeline once your project is defined.

Yes. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured to give you peace of mind throughout the construction process. Our reputation is built on integrity, quality craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships. 

Yes. We provide warranties on our workmanship and certain components of your home to protect your investment and ensure your satisfaction. 

Yes. If you want to update, expand, or remodel your existing home — we can handle that too. From design to finished renovation, our certified remodeling team is experienced in interior and exterior transformations. 

Simply contact us to schedule your free initial consultation. We’ll meet (or start virtually as needed), review your goals and vision, discuss budget, timeline, lot or existing home conditions, and then recommend next steps for your build or remodel.

As a custom builder, you have wide flexibility in floor plans, materials, finishes, architectural style and layout. We work collaboratively with you — customizing one of our existing plans or designing completely from the ground up to bring your vision to life. 

Important factors include:

• Experience (we’ve been building since 1979)
• Craftsmanship and quality of finished work
• Transparency in communication and pricing
• Licensing, bonding & insurance
• A builder who treats your project as a partnership, not just a transaction.We believe in building relationships, not just structures. 

Once your lot and home concept are defined, we’ll prepare a detailed budget including site work, construction, finishes, and allowances for upgrades. We keep you informed of any changes, and manage allowances so there are no surprises.

Yes — we encourage you to visit our model home in Muskego (for example, the 2025 Woodford Model Home) and explore our gallery of completed homes and remodels. It’s a great way to see our craftsmanship, material quality, design approach, and local expertise. 

With over 45 years in the business, being family-owned and locally rooted, Burback Builders stands out through:

• A steadfast focus on integrity, precision, and client relationships. 
• Full-service design-build capabilities, meaning you don’t have to juggle multiple contractors.
• A reputation for craftsmanship and quality, backed by industry accreditations and decades of work in southeastern Wisconsin.
• We’re not just building a home — we’re building something you’ll love for years to come.

• A production home typically uses standard floor plans and finishes with very limited personalization.
• A semi-custom home starts from a base plan with some adjustments allowed (layout tweaks, finish upgrades).
• A fully custom home is built from the ground up to your specifications (floor plan, finishes, lot, etc.). At Burback Builders we specialize in fully custom, with flexibility to tailor your home to your lifestyle.

Yes — we can evaluate your existing plans and work with them. We’ll review feasibility, zoning, lot conditions, and provide a bid or build-plan. It’s important to discuss how using outside plans fits into our contract and allowance structure.

Change orders are common. They can impact budget, timeline, and sometimes contract terms. We’ll clearly explain how change orders are handled: process, added costs, impact on schedule, and how we communicate them.

Building a custom home involves more involvement than buying an existing home. You’ll make design and finish selections, attend meetings, approve plans, sign off on milestones, and make decisions in a timely manner. We handle project management so you can stay focused on your life while we focus on building.

Site work includes land clearing, grading, utility hookups, driveways, septic or sewer, etc. These costs can vary significantly by lot (terrain, trees, accessibility) and are often in addition to the base cost of the home. We’ll review these costs with you during planning.

It’s wise to include not only the home construction cost, but also site work, design/engineering fees, permits, landscaping, utility connections, and contingencies. Ask for a transparent cost breakdown and allowance management, which we provide.

Timelines vary widely depending on size, complexity, weather, and site conditions. Some examples range from several months for a simpler custom home up to 12-18 months or more for larger homes. We’ll provide you with a more realistic schedule once your project is defined.

We provide standard finishes in our base pricing, and offer upgrade packages for premium materials. It’s key to understand what’s included and what qualifies as an upgrade, and how those upgrades impact your budget and timeline.

Our work is backed by warranties on workmanship and certain home components. We’ll walk you through what is covered, how to submit claims, and what support you can expect after move-in. 

Delays can occur for many reasons. Our team is committed to clear communication, providing updates and managing expectations upfront. We work to build in buffers and keep your project moving as smoothly as possible.

Yes — we encourage walkthroughs at certain stages so you can see progress, make timely decisions or catch issues early. We’ll outline when we’ll allow site visits and what to expect during each phase.