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Questions people ask

Straight answers. Call if yours isn't here.

How much does a remodel cost?

Start with the pricing guide. Those are real ranges from jobs we've built. Most of our work is $50K to $1M+.

Do you give estimates over the phone?

Yes, a ballpark. We'd rather tell you a range before anyone drives anywhere. If the range works, we meet at the house and get specific.

What does design/build mean?

One team designs it and builds it. We design to your budget from day one instead of pricing somebody else's drawing after the fact, which is where most remodels blow up.

Where do you work?

Waukesha, Walworth, Milwaukee, Rock and Jefferson counties. Lake Geneva, Oconomowoc, Mukwonago, Elkhorn, Delavan, Janesville, Beloit, the Milwaukee metro. If you're near a lake in southeastern Wisconsin, we're probably already working nearby.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Most jobs are fixed price with a detailed scope. Cost-plus is available if you prefer it. Either way you know what's in and what's out before we start.

How long will it take?

Design and preconstruction: 1 to 3 months. Construction: three weeks for a deck, a year for a custom home, and everything in between. You get a real schedule before signing, not a guess.

Can we live in the house during the work?

Usually. We talk through logistics early and plan around your routine. Whole-house renovations are easier if you can be out for part of it.

Do you handle permits and engineering?

Yes. Permits, structural engineering, surveys, inspections. That's our job, not yours.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Wisconsin dwelling contractor license, general liability, workers' comp and commercial auto. Certificates on request.

What's the warranty?

Two years on workmanship. On a new build it starts at occupancy.

Do you work with second-home owners who aren't local?

Most of our clients are. We run jobs remotely every day: photo updates, video walkthroughs, decisions by email. You don't need to be on site.

Have a project in mind?

Tell us what you're thinking. We'll give you an honest range before anyone drives anywhere.

Start with a ballpark