FAQs

Our primary building area is within 60 miles of Fargo-Moorhead and in the Minnesota lakes region. However, please don’t hesitate to contact us if your dream location is outside of that radius; we’ll be happy to talk about how we can make a partnership work.

It generally takes six to twelve months from the date construction begins to the day you move in. It all depends on the difficulty of the site, the complexity of the structure and the level of finish. (Those are also the items that drive the cost.)

Dietrich Homes owns several lots in various areas of the community that are ready for construction. If you already have a site in mind, our owner, Clay Dietrich, will meet you there and give you his expert opinion regarding its “buildability.” He also can help you compare two or more sites.

Yes. Site development costs can vary greatly, even in the same development. Slope, rocks, utilities and access all have an impact. If you’re looking at one or more lots, our owner, Clay Dietrich, will meet you there to give you his expert opinion regarding site-prep costs.

The short answer is no, we don’t. If a change is necessary to make sure the end result is truly your dream home, making a change is usually worth the extra cost and time in the end. However, to minimize the potential for changes, we do everything we can at the beginning of our design-build and renovate processes to ensure we fully understand your needs and preferences.

We’ll explain carefully how the change will impact your cost and how far back it will push your move-in date. If you want to move forward, we’ll get a solid price quote and present it to you for review. If you again decide to go ahead, we’ll complete the change as quickly as possible.

Every change, no matter how small, can add time to the homebuilding process. How much will be determined by how many changes you make and how extensive they are. The good thing is you can make them so your home will be just the way you want it.

Depending on the stage of construction and type of request, we might be able to implement it in as little as a couple of days or it could take weeks. Picking out a different paint color or carpet that costs the same might not add anything, unless you make that choice after the original material or supplies have been purchased. More extensive changes that involve design and structural issues require building department and homeowner association approval, not to mention additional construction time. Please keep in mind that many hours of behind-the-scenes administration and on-site coordination are needed to ensure a change gets implemented properly.

Yes. Changes and alterations are a double-edged sword. They allow you to implement a new idea, but they almost always add cost.

Yes. However, for insurance and safety purposes, we ask that you call to schedule site visits with the job superintendent. We’ll do our best to schedule a time that works well for you.

Yes. As long as your friend or family member is in the trade, licensed and insured, we’ll ask them to submit a bid along with our regular subcontractors.

Each state has its own requirements. Dietrich Homes follows the warranty requirements set forth by the states of North Dakota and Minnesota. We’ll be happy to discuss which warranty laws apply to your situation. In terms of items such as appliances, shingles and windows, we transfer the manufacturer’s warranties to you.