Schnettler Benning Custom

At Schnettler Custom Builders, we are dedicated to creating a truly unique and high-quality custom home for our clients. With over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, we have earned a reputation for our commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction. Our team, led by Bill Schnettler, works closely with clients to design and build homes that reflect their individual style and meet their specific needs.

Bill Schnettler, our founder, has a construction management degree from Mankato State University and has also earned credits in the School of Engineering at Arizona State University and in the School of Business at St. Cloud State University. Bill has been active on the CMBA Board of Directors and the Local Government Affairs committee, demonstrating his commitment to the industry and the community. With over 40 years of experience, Bill is known for his ability to formulate creative design solutions, making each custom home truly unique.

Lynn Schnettler, Bill's wife, is recently retired from teaching at College of St. Benedict / St. John's University. She enjoys working with customers throughout the design process, ensuring that their needs and preferences are met. Jason Frieler, an electrician by trade with a jack-of-all-trades skill set, has been with the company since 2020 and is an integral part of the team.

How We Build

The home building process at Schnettler Custom Builders starts by creating positive relationships and building client trust. We work closely with customers to design and create unique and individual home plans for unique and individual lots. A computer-aided design process is used to create custom plans in a timely manner, and each plan is fine-tuned until it is right for the customer. The 3D design process allows customers to easily visualize both interior and exterior 3D models of their home early in the process and make adjustments as necessary to fine-tune the project to their custom needs.

Construction on all homes with living space below ground level begins with a strong, dry poured concrete foundation. The vast and valuable experience of Saldana Concrete provides Schnettler Custom Builder homes with top-quality foundations. Above the foundation sit wood floor trusses. Simonson Lumber's Components Division creates trusses specified by Schnettler Custom Builders that far exceed the requirements of building code. Two by six wall framing is typical, but what clients are surprised to see in our exterior walls is the consistent use of laminated beams and headers. These laminated beams are expensive but very strong and, unlike solid lumber, resist shrinkage. Shrinkage of solid lumber causes most drywall problems and door sticking problems. We avoid these types of problems by thinking ahead and by using top-quality materials.

Those materials include Andersen windows, which we feel, after 40 years of building experience, are the best windows on the market. After living in their new homes, our customers agree. The roofs on Schnettler homes are built with high-quality trusses constructed by Simonson Lumber. Intricate roof designs are fabricated and made to order. On the exterior of the home, durable, low maintenance products are used. For example, look for exterior stone and brick on Schnettler homes to be "the real thing" supported on a concrete foundation. Cheap imitations that lack durability and character are not on the selection list. Long-lasting exterior materials that can survive a tough climate are the focus.

On the interior, Schnettler Custom Builder Homes are imaginative, unique, and high-quality custom work. Custom cabinetry comes from a number of different shops and is chosen to best fit the needs of the client. Most millwork (casing, base, crown molding) is custom made by a custom mill. Because we buy directly from the mill, Schnettler Homes can offer custom trim at an "off the shelf" price.

Our Services

At Schnettler Custom Builders, we offer a wide range of services to ensure that our clients receive the best possible experience. From the initial design process to the final walk-through, we are dedicated to creating a custom home that meets all of our clients' needs and exceeds their expectations.

Our services include:

• Custom Home Design: We work closely with our clients to design a custom home that reflects their individual style and meets their specific needs.
• Lot Selection: We help our clients find the perfect lot for their new home, whether it's in South St. Cloud or another desirable location.
• Construction: Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to building high-quality homes that are both beautiful and functional.
• Customer Service: We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction, both during the building process and after closing.

Our Mission

At Schnettler Custom Builders, our mission is to provide our clients with a truly unique and high-quality custom home that they will love for years to come. We are dedicated to building positive relationships, creating imaginative designs, and providing exceptional customer service. We believe that every client deserves a home that reflects their individual style and meets their specific needs, and we are committed to making that a reality.