Rooted in family know-how, Wieland Builders creates homes with heart
For over 75 years, Wieland Builders has delivered luxury custom homes to clients across South-West Ohio. Owner and President, Jeff Wieland, takes after his grandfathers and father before him, continuing the family’s long legacy of construction excellence. Today, Wieland Builders is managed by Jeff, and his brother, Mike.
The brothers pride themselves on their technical expertise and hands-on approach, as Jeff begins: “We’ve been around for a long time. I think part of our success comes down to the fact that we’re builders first, and company owners second. We know how to do a lot of the physical labor and technical work that comes with homebuilding. We’re not just managers, we’re also in it with our team, helping bring the project to life.
“On top of that, we genuinely enjoy it. Our father was in the industry, so we were on job sites as early as fifth or sixth grade. That experience gave us a solid foundation to build on. Construction is unique because it lets you create something tangible and lasting with your own two hands.”
Project support
Each Wieland Builders’ project is unique. The company focuses exclusively on custom projects, built and designed according to the client’s vision. While working effectively and efficiently are top priorities for Wieland Builders, nothing is more important than quality craftsmanship, employee engagement, and customer experience.
“I have a lot of conversations with clients which involve working out timelines and budgets before we break ground. A lot of people are concerned about how long the project will take, and I understand that, but we make sure our customers have their time to apply to this partnership.
“Going into a new project, a lot of people are surprised by the sheer number of decisions that need to be made. We pride ourselves on providing support throughout the entire process. It’s definitely a lot of time, but homes are for a lifetime, and we want to give every single one the attention it deserves,” Jeff affirms.
Dedicated process
Planning each new custom home project is a vital part of Wieland Builders’ process. Clients work closely with project managers and architects to finalize the design, and every small detail is determined before building begins.
This level of forethought pays dividends to clients and contractors alike. Jeff details the steps he takes to ensure a quality product: “One of the first things I always ask about is location. We need to get a feel for the land and its surrounding area. If there’s an existing plot, we go out and walk it. Only then do we start thinking about the design.
“We ask clients for inspiration — that can come in the form of reference images, notes, or even just a conversation. We then pass everything over to our architectural team, who work with the initial concept to create an executable design from scratch.
“That’s one of the most exciting parts of the process; seeing a blank piece of paper become the first step towards someone’s dream home. There are multiple design reviews, where the client confers with us and the architect, until everyone is happy to move forward.
“The hand-drawn design is then turned into a 3D rendering, and from there we can begin choosing accents and details, such as paint color, bricks, tiles, and shingles. We’ve found that investing time up-front into planning and preparing for the project helps construction run much smoother. It also gives clients an insight into the scale of the project and keeps them feeling involved in the process from day one.”
Quality focus
This careful and considered approach sets Wieland Builders apart from its competitors. In a world consumed by maximizing productivity, Jeff and his team prize quality construction above all else. As Jeff asserts: “I always tell everyone, my vision for this company is to build as few houses as possible. I come across a lot of people in our industry who are primarily concerned with the number of houses they build. Our team isn’t like that. We care about the vision, the mission, and the work we do. That attentiveness to quality has kept us going for over 75 years — it hasn’t steered us wrong yet.
“Our mission is to maintain a consistent revenue of $12 million annually. With that, we work on a select few projects which we believe we can execute to the highest level of quality. More isn’t always more — if we expanded our output, we’d risk overworking our teams and compromising on the final product. We want to provide an experience that our clients will enjoy, and managing our workload is just one way we accomplish that goal.
“We have a handful of wonderful and reliable people working here — they’re going to have long careers with us, and it’s a pleasure to witness. I just want to keep taking on exciting new projects and working with a team that I deeply love and respect. As long as we stay true to who we are, I believe the company has a long future ahead of it.”