We invite you to browse through our portfolio. Please check back as we will periodically add photos of other projects.

The following are a smattering of testimonials we have received from our past clients through letters and cards. We encourage you to contact our references. Please call us for a list of past and current clients.

“We needed an ‘extreme makeover’ to our dark, cramped late 1960’s design pre-fab lake house and selected Sauter Builders for their reputation for sensitive design, sustainable practices and responsiveness. They listened to us and worked hard to accommodate all our design ideas. In the end, we not only got a house that answered our needs and is a delight to live in, we gained great new friends in Charlie and Denise.”
                                    ~ Ann & Dick

“This house in the northwoods has been our dream for many years. Your enthusiastic support and expert advice at every step has made this house the best that it could be, with distinctive strengths resulting from your special blend of ability and experience.”
                                    ~ David & Suzy

“Because the house is not a typical northwoods architecture, it required an imaginative approach to window placement, kitchen design, and stairwell construction, all of which you skillfully helped us integrate into a well organized pattern.”
                                    ~new home in Presque Isle

“We also want to say how much we enjoyed working with the carpenters as they explained the details of their work day by day and helped us envision how it would look when completed. Their expertise was an essential part of the quality of the whole.”
                                    ~David & Suzy

“We love our ‘new house.’ We’ve received so many compliments on the new look of our Trout Lake home! Thank you for your excellent work and the care you put into our house!”
                                     ~ Dave & Lynn

“If only all business transactions could be handled with as much trust & cooperation as the one you just allowed us to have with you. You did a wonderful job, and anyone else who is lucky enough to have you work with them can’t help but feel the same.”
                                    ~ remodel in Presque Isle

“Charlie built our house as if he was building his own.”            
                                  ~ Jim & Anita

“Thanks for making the past year go so well. We love the cabin & appreciate getting to know you.”                                     ~ Ann & Dick

“Charlie – the house looks beautiful!”           
                                  ~ Greg & Lori

“We want to thank you again for your innovativeness and excellent craftsmanship in making our place what it is. Thanks for a wonderful job.”           
                                  ~ Sam & Joyce

“We’ve built five homes throughout the Midwest prior to working with Charlie and we can vouch that the detailed craftsmanship by his carpentry crew is unequaled.”
                                    ~ Paul & Christy

“Charlie’s reputation of honesty and strong business and personal ethics were important to us and he never let us down. We give him our highest endorsement and would gladly recommend him to our family and friends.”
                                    ~Paul & Christy

“Our house is so tight and well insulated that we have yet to use the air conditioner and rarely use the heat from June to October. Charlie is also very good at translating his clients’ desires into a physical reality; and the carpentry workmanship is excellent.”
                                    ~new home in Manitowish Waters

“For a large 3200 square foot ‘cavernous’ building, our heating costs have been very low. We are very pleased with the quality of the workmanship and the tightness of the building. It was nice and cool during the warmer summer days.”
                                    ~commercial building in Boulder Jct.

“Living 325 miles away in the Chicago area would have been nerve racking to us if we did not have friends up north to check on the progress being done. As it turned out, we did not have to worry about that. Our friends stated that they wished that they could knock their house down and have Charlie build one for them!”
                                    ~Chuck and Judy

“We are very pleased to have Sauter Builders as the builder of the home that will be our retirement home. We would highly recommend them to anyone who is seeking a contractor.”
                                    ~Chuck & Judy