Before You Hire a Custom Home Builder in Southern Minnesota — Read This First
A simple, no-fluff guide that helps you avoid costly mistakes, blown timelines, and surprises — even if you never work with us.
Building a custom home should be exciting.
For most homeowners, it becomes stressful for one simple reason:
They don’t know what they should be asking before they ever break ground.
I’m Peter Grubish. I’ve been building custom homes in Southern Minnesota for over 25 years.
And I’ve seen the same problems show up again and again — not because clients were careless, but because nobody ever explained how to choose the right builder in the first place.
That’s why I created the Build Smart Guide.
Not as a sales pitch.
Not as marketing fluff.
But as a clear, practical checklist you can use to protect yourself before you sign anything.
What the Guide Helps You Avoid
This guide will help you:
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Spot red flags most homeowners don’t notice until it’s too late
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Understand what “transparent pricing” actually looks like
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Know which questions separate professional builders from risky ones
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Avoid timeline traps that quietly add months (and stress) to your build
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Feel confident you’re making the right decision — not a rushed one
Whether you build with us or not, this information will save you time, money, and frustration.
I love what I do...
My family and I live in Southern MN and I’ve spent decades on job sites, in budgets, and in real conversations with real homeowners. I love what I do.
This guide is simply me passing that experience on — so you can move forward with clarity instead of guesswork.
Download the Build Smart Guide
Know what to look for before you hire a builder — and before mistakes get expensive.
If you have questions after reading the guide, I’m always happy to talk.
Even a short conversation can save you from a long headache.