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Construction & Remodeling Experts in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Construction Pros plans and builds kitchen and bathroom remodels, roofing, repairs, commercial projects and new homes for Wisconsin homeowners and businesses. Work here is shaped by a single statewide dwelling code, footings set at least 48 inches below grade, code-required roof snow loads, and a housing stock where more than half of homes were built before 1980. Service areas are still being confirmed, so every project starts with your address and a planning conversation.

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Wisconsin

Construction Pros

Remodeling, roofing, repairs and new construction planned around Wisconsin's cold-climate codes and older housing.

Serving communities across Wisconsin

Service areas

Building in Wisconsin

What shapes a project in Wisconsin

Codes, climate and permit rules differ across Wisconsin. These are the local factors we plan around before any work is scheduled.

  1. One dwelling code, local permit rules

    One- and two-family homes built since June 1, 1980 fall under the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), chapters SPS 320 to 325, which DSPS calls the statewide building code for these homes. Municipalities that enforce the UDC must adopt it in its entirety and may not add requirements within its scope without state approval. The UDC does not cover alterations to homes built before June 1, 1980, unless a municipality adopts it for them, and it does not cover repairs or maintenance. Municipalities may set their own permit rules by ordinance for that work.

  2. Commercial code moved to the 2021 ICC codes

    Buildings with three or more dwelling units and other commercial buildings fall under the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (SPS 361 to 366), not the UDC. DSPS adopted the 2021 ICC codes effective September 1, 2025, and plans submitted on or after November 1, 2025 must comply. Plan review is done by DSPS or, for certain buildings, by a delegated local municipality.

  3. Frost depth, frozen ground and snow loads

    Footings and foundations, including those for stoops and landings, must sit below the frost penetration level or at least 48 inches below adjacent grade, whichever is deeper. Limited exceptions apply, such as a frost-protected shallow foundation designed to the ASCE 32 standard. Footings may not be placed on frozen material. Roofs must be built to carry minimum snow loads taken from the code's statewide zone map.

  4. Two state energy zones, plus radon

    The UDC energy chapter (SPS 322) puts 15 northern counties, including Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Oneida and Vilas, in zone 2 and all other counties in zone 1, each with its own insulation and window tables. New homes must show air tightness by a blower door test under seven air changes per hour at 50 pascals or by a visual inspection option. Separately, DHS reports that about 1 in 10 Wisconsin homes has high radon levels and recommends testing every home.

  5. An older housing stock

    American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 estimates show about 57% of Wisconsin housing units were built before 1980 and about 18% before 1940. About two-thirds of units are single-family detached homes. Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule applies to paid work on homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, which touches many remodeling and repair projects.

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Licensing & permits

Verify any contractor in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin resources for checking a contractor's registration or licence and understanding which permits your project may need. Use them for anyone you are considering, including us.

Contractor licensing

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

With limited exceptions, anyone other than an owner who lives or will live in the home who applies for a Wisconsin uniform building permit on a one- or two-family dwelling must hold a DSPS Dwelling Contractor certification (or a restricted or financial-responsibility version) and must hold or employ a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. Trades are credentialed separately. A business that installs, repairs or maintains electrical wiring needs a DSPS Electrical Contractor license, with limited exceptions, and must use licensed or registered electricians. The uniform building permit also names the Wisconsin master plumber responsible for the plumbing. Paid renovation in homes built before 1978 must also follow the DHS Lead-Safe Renovation Rule. Before signing, check any contractor's DSPS credentials in the state's LicensE license lookup.

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Building permits

Permits in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin uniform building permit for a new one- or two-family home comes from the municipality that enforces the Uniform Dwelling Code, or from a state-registered UDC inspection agency where the state has jurisdiction, and a certified UDC inspector must review the application. For additions, alterations and repairs, permit applications are filed under local ordinances, so rules differ by place. Madison and Oshkosh list roofing and siding as work that needs a permit, and La Crosse issues permits for re-roofing and re-siding. Commercial projects follow the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, with plan review by DSPS or a delegated municipality. The permits your address needs are confirmed during planning, before work is scheduled.

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Our services

Construction & Remodeling Services in Wisconsin

Kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, repairs and new construction, planned around Wisconsin codes and permit offices.
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    Kitchen Remodeling

    Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.

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    Bathroom Remodeling

    Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.

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    Repairs & Maintenance

    Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.

Inspiration

Design inspiration for Wisconsin projects

Styles, materials and layouts suited to Wisconsin homes and businesses, to help you picture your own project.

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Newly built Prairie-influenced two-story home with cream brick, sage lap siding and deep hipped eaves on a Madison-area street lined with autumn maples.
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Remodelled kitchen in a 1920s Milwaukee bungalow with restored oak trim, navy lower cabinets, white upper cabinets and a window onto a snowy backyard.
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Finished lake-home bathroom in northern Wisconsin with a white-pine ceiling, slate-grey tile shower, oak vanity and a window onto pines and birches.
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Crew framing a rear family-room addition on a 1960s Fox Valley ranch house, with sheathed 2x6 walls and a poured concrete foundation.
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Harnessed roofers laying architectural shingles over ice-and-water membrane on a brick foursquare in the La Crosse area, wooded bluffs behind.
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How it works

Our Simple 4-Step Process

A clear path from first conversation to finished project.
  1. 1

    Consult

    Tell us about your project and goals. We review the location, scope and any constraints.

  2. 2

    Plan

    We define the scope in writing, confirm selections and identify permits the work may need.

  3. 3

    Build

    Work proceeds against the agreed plan, with updates when decisions or changes come up.

  4. 4

    Enjoy

    We walk through the finished work with you and hand over care and warranty information.

Questions

Wisconsin Project FAQs

Answers about building and remodeling in Wisconsin. Still have a question? Contact us.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Wisconsin?

It depends on the municipality. The state dwelling code does not cover alterations to homes built before June 1, 1980, unless the municipality adopts it for them, and municipalities may require permits for other remodeling work by ordinance. Madison, for example, lists kitchen and bathroom alterations, plumbing, electrical and HVAC work as needing permits. Permits for your address are confirmed during planning.

How do I check a contractor's credentials in Wisconsin?

Use the DSPS LicensE license lookup, which covers business and trades credentials. To obtain a Wisconsin uniform building permit for a one- or two-family home, anyone other than the owner-occupant generally needs a Dwelling Contractor certification and a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. Licensed electrical contractors must put their license number on bids and contracts.

What should a Wisconsin home improvement contract include?

Under the state home improvement rule (ATCP 110), a written contract is required if any payment is due before the work is done. DATCP says it should list the salesperson's and company's names and addresses, a full job description, materials with brand, size and quantity, the total price and finance charges, start and completion dates, and any warranties. The contractor must also give you a notice of your right to receive lien waivers before the contract is signed.

Can foundation and exterior work be done in a Wisconsin winter?

Some of it can, with planning. The dwelling code bars placing footings on frozen material and requires footings below frost depth or at least 48 inches below grade. That makes excavation and concrete work in cold months slower and weather-dependent, so foundations, additions and decks are usually scheduled with frozen ground in mind.

Should I test for radon or plan for lead-safe work before remodeling?

DHS reports that about 1 in 10 Wisconsin homes has high radon and that testing is the only way to know, so it recommends testing every home. If your home was built before 1978, paid renovation that disturbs painted surfaces must follow Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule, which affects how demolition and cleanup are done.

What if my home is in an HOA or a historic district?

Check both before the design is final. HOA covenants are private rules that can limit exterior materials, colors and additions, so read them and get any approval they require. In cities with local historic districts, exterior changes can need separate review; in Madison, the Landmarks Commission reviews changes to the exterior appearance of designated landmarks and buildings in historic districts.

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