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Panther Builders - Custom Homes

Featured in Waterloo Today 4.40 (17 reviews)(319) 768-7235

Panther Builders is a Cedar Falls custom home builder with homes in Waterloo. Buyers can build from scratch, choose a plan, purchase a completed home or buy a homesite.

Business Highlights
  • Panther Builders says its 10-year protection warranty comes standard with every home.
  • Panther Builders says its price guarantee means the quoted price is what the buyer pays, without hidden costs or unexpected bills.
  • Its Home Transition Program offers temporary housing, if needed, at no cost while a home is being built.

Service Area

Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly and Jesup.

Featured on ProsGrade. Panther Builders - Custom Homes is one of 7 home builders ProsGrade lists in Waterloo, Iowa.

Listing details

5 services listed, including Custom home building, Floor plans and customization and Design packages. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.4 from 17 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Panther Builders - Custom Homes compares with the other 6 home builders on ProsGrade in Waterloo, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 7 Waterloo home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Has more Google reviews (17) than 4 of the 6 other Waterloo home builders on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

5 services
  • Custom home buildingFrom-scratch builds or a fully custom design
  • Floor plans and customization12 plans; 3D changes with estimated update costs
  • Design packagesDesigner, Luxury and Signature Series
  • Completed homesFully completed homes
  • Residential lotsLots in Cedar Falls and Waterloo communities

Reviews

What customers say

Several customers describe an organized build and responsive communication. One customer appreciated seeing finish options in person at the design center, while another praised clear pricing and scheduling and said changes were easy to manage. One reviewer reported that mud kept sliding onto a driveway after rain and said repeated calls and voicemails to the person they had been told was in charge went unanswered.

Customer Reviews

Antonio Islas

I have contacted the city and a phone number I was given to the person who I was told was in charge of this new development, I have called numerous times and no one answers I have left voicemails and no call backs, this is what my driveway looks like after heavy rain, I have cleaned it up twice, and every time it rains the mud slides right back, how would you like it if you came home to this every day for the last 2 weeks? What do you think our neighbors are thinking when they see mud smeared all down the street? ? I have kids who love to play outside and when they do guess what they bring inside? I’m hoping with this post you guys have the decency to come clean this up and pressure wash my driveway and fix the slope that is causing the mud slide, the city has cited you from what I understand and you have yet to do anything about it, what kind of business is this? If there’s a problem do you just brush it under the rug and hope it goes away? I hope you do the right thing and come clean this mess up.
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Kyle Marcum

My wife and I built our Ashley plan with Panther Builders in Cedar Falls in 2022, and overall we had a really positive experience throughout the process. The Panther team did a great job making the process feel organized and manageable from start to finish. One of the things we appreciated most was the communication. Our personal builder Mason stayed involved throughout the build and was always easy to get in touch with if we had questions or wanted updates on progress. It made a big difference having someone who was hands on and willing to walk through things with us so we always knew what stage the house was in. Like with any construction project there were a few small things that came up along the way, but whenever we mentioned something it was addressed quickly and professionally. Another part we really liked was the design and selection process. The design center made it easy to see options in person and helped us feel confident about the finishes we chose for the house. Now that we’ve been living in the home for a while we’re still really happy with how everything turned out. We’ve recommended Panther Builders to friends who are considering building in the Cedar Valley and we’d definitely encourage anyone thinking about building in Cedar Falls to at least have a conversation with their team. Overall it was a great experience and we’re grateful to have a home we really love.
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Eric Sitzmann

From the beginning stages of thinking about building, to the final walkthrough, we loved our experience with Panther Builders. The whole team was a pleasure to work with, listened to our preferences and had helpful suggestions along the way. We felt like our ideas and wants were made a priority, and they delivered exactly what we wanted and envisioned. Mason was incredibly attentive and quick and easy to communicate with. Any changes we made were easy to navigate, and the pricing and the schedule was always very transparent. We could not be happier with the process and the final results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Panther Builders keep homeowners updated during construction?

Panther Builders says it provides weekly updates; homeowners can view progress, schedules and change orders through a personal Builder Trend portal, and may observe construction meetings.

What does Panther Builders’ 10-year warranty cover?

Panther Builders describes one-year coverage for workmanship and materials defects, two years for plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical systems, and three years for basement and roof leakage. It describes major structural-defect coverage as lasting ten years.