Testimonials

This was a great experience for us. The process from start to finish was smooth and well defined. There were no surprises along the way. Oyvind and Tim worked with us on customizations that really made a huge difference at the end. They took our ideas, had ideas of their own we hadn’t thought of ourselves. The end product was our dream home that surpassed our expectations. Even with the customizations the project came in on budget.

Heather did a great job during the selection process. She made what could have been a painful process, fun and smooth. During the draws and payments for design changes Allison was very helpful. She patiently explained statements and what to expect next.

Loren was a great expediter to work with. He was always available to answer questions, and went above and beyond to resolve issues.

Mecca was always there looking for a dog treat and a pet when we would stop by the office. Would definitely build with Hillcrest again, but we don’t have to because they put us in our dream home.

- Dave

We would highly recommend Hillcrest Builders to anyone thinking of building their home. Oyvind Solvang (owner) was great to work with, from the first email to the last, Oyvind always responded quickly. Hillcrest worked with us to completely customize our house plan and were responsive to any questions or concerns throughout the building process. We were moving from out of the state and were concerned that the house wouldn’t be done on time, but they went above and beyond to make sure they met the deadlines they gave us. We had a great time making our selections with Heather and John was there throughout the process to make sure everything was done correctly and on time. When we moved in, the house was perfect, we didn’t even have a punch list of items that needed to be completed. Everyone that walked in said it should be in a magazine! We had one small warranty issue a few months after we moved in and Oyvind made sure it was fixed and stood behind his work. I want to personally thank Oyvind for building us an amazing home and always being there to make sure we were happy.

- Dan

My family and I are starting the process of building a home with Oyvind and Hillcrest. I recently read a review, where the timeline for the entire process was documented, as well as the impression at the time of the post update. I thought it was a great idea and decided to do the same for our experience now.

After meeting with several builders in our area, we decided to move forward with Oyvind and Hillcrest in early 2020. We met several times, and outlined a home that fit what we needed. During this time, we met exclusively with Oyvind and he was great. We needed to walk away a week or so after signing into contract due to Covid. Oyvind spoke to us about it, and was very kind. We were able to walk away and did not forfeit any money. Fast forward 12 months later (December 2020), and we are again back and under contract with Hillcrest. We are now awaiting next steps to include selections, bank appraisal, etc. I think its good to point out at this point, why we went with Hillcrest. By far, our money went farther with Hillcrest. The product did not feel or appear as cheap as others (of note we live in a new construction currently, by another builder, within a community where Hillcrest has also built). The experience/service we had with Oyvind to this point, stood out compared to others. Really felt that rather than trying to just sell us a home, he was ensuring the home we built with him fit what we needed and we would not be back at another builder in a few years. I will continue to update periodically as big milestones occur with the build.

Update 4.19.21 We are a good 4-4.5 months into our process, and are still having a great time! Lots has happened since we have last visited this post. First we went through the selections process - flawless and effortless. I think its important to leave out names of those that we are interacting with, in an effort to respect their right to privacy within their job. Nonetheless, the selections representative was outstanding! They were able to maintain accurate records of every detail, despite changes coming from our end like a blizzard. In our mind selections was a great experience for two reasons: first the selections representative was organized, well versed, and navigated us through all the sections with ease. They stayed on top of changes and did a great job navigating when our eyes were bigger than our budget (which lets face it will for most individuals ALWAYS happen at some point). The second reason the experience was great is that we did a great deal of homework/research and were true to our budget. We knew the brand and model of pretty much everything we wanted in the house (faucets, toilets, lighting designs). We also looked at the project in totality, meaning we did our best to not get hung up on the small things that turned out to be inconsequential the following week. Oyvind during this entire time was great also. Responsive, informative, and respectful of our decisions. Always willing to educate us on different products, or when we are stuck provide information/opinion that helps us move forward.

Last week we met our project manager who is also great! Conversation was effortless and they are great at providing leadership on a variety of topics within the build. Whether that is advising on a design change (and the potential impact to finish date), or educating us on a non-attractive component of the build.... the septic tank. Again, common theme of respectful and ridiculously responsive. Again, we send an email and within the hour a response, on topics ranging from a question on purchasing appliances to a change order.

Perception is reality for everyone - at this point, I am just very impressed with our entire experience. We no longer feel like we have simply hired someone, but rather have friends we trust building one of our most prized possessions. In case your interested, we are building a 5 bedroom/4 bathroom home, on 2 acres with a budget of 450-500K.

- Joshua Prostek

"We are very happy with our Hillcrest home. Oyvind and his Team were great to work with on the front end, allowing many alterations to the original model plan, always willing to figure out how it could happen. Jon Lilyquist the Project Mgr was excellent during and after the build. As a Realtor, I can attest that Hillcrest is known in the real estate community as quality built homes."

- Mark Rittorno

"Working with Hillcrest and there team was easy and seamless. From starting the project with Dan to finishing it with Jim. And everyone in between. We now have a great home at a great price!"

- Pat Zuelsdorf

"Very Good Builder in the area.
You need to know what you want and they would deliver what you have asked for."

- Raju Dakoju

"Hillcrest helped us build a very nice home. Their home plans are very well thought out. It was very easy to work with them. When we had questions about it we called them and answered all of our questions. Even after we moved in when we had questions Jon is available to answer them. I would build with them again."

- Mike Cortez

"I would like to give a very positive shout our to Nick who has been our Expeditor for the past several month in Saukville. Since Nick joined Hillcrest Builds and became our Expeditor things have greatly improved with regard to completing remaking construction issues in our condo. Nick kept us informed regarding progress with our corrections, took time to understand the nature of he problem, as also ways friendly in his interactions with us, and go things done. His knowledge of home construction, good communication, and friendly manner make final completion of our home less stressful and from a homeowners point of view reflects positively on Hillcrest Builders.
Sincerely,
Ken"

- Ken

"Loren has been very easy to work with and addressed every issue we had. A really nice guy to talk to and answers all our questions."

- Ann Kaczkowski

"Our house was build by Hillcrest. Excellent service and beautiful people to work with."

- Mansoor Mirza