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Home Improvement Of Wisconsin Inc
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris W. Made my dream vision of our bathroom area a reality. I’m glad I went with this company. They are very responsive and have excellent communication skills, with great customer service. In the past, I never had good luck with contractors on our home remodels, but they exceeded my expectations. We couldn’t be more happy! Thanks, Kris!"
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Wright Choice Remodeling Services
4.6(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Warranties offered

"Jacob quickly responded to my request. He came to look at the job that day. From his first visit and throughout the project he kept in touch. They removed the old cedar siding, repaired the framing and installed new cedar siding. Then they replaced the storm door. It was nice to have a team of men come to do the work. Jacob and Mario are courteous and knowledgeable and work well together. My wall and new door look great. I am very pleased with the quality of the work. I am looking forward to having them do more repairs."
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+7

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
The Patch Guy
4.9(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Myron was great. He opened up our wall to allow easy access to our closet. The centrally located 6ft doors on a 12ft wide x 30in deep closet weren’t working. He worked with me to create a plan that would work and got the work done in a timely manner. He did a great job."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Transformation Construction Corp.
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Customers say: Quality work

"Nathanael's work if of expert quality. He's prompt, tidy, reliable and very honorable. I am so grateful to have found him to do carpentry for a major renovation of our basement. For sure, he will be my go-to guy for future projects."
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In Progress: Stairwell opened up
In Progress: Tray ceiling installation

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Willows Handy Services, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very impressed with the custom wooden ramp Willows Handy Services build for us. Joe did a great job! Its not just functional, it actually looks great with the house! He used pressure- treated lumber added secure and sturdy handrails, and insured the slope was perfect and easy for wheelchair use. It feels extremely safe and stable. The workmanship is excellent and the price was beyond fair. If you need good quality, long lasting custom wood ramp this is the company to call!"
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Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel

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Elite Building & Design
3.7(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Building and Design did a great job on our deck as well as an addition of a gym and spa in our basement area. The attention to detail, craftsmanship and integrity of their work is unmatched in the industry today! Old school work ethic and values, with modern solutions and innovation. Extremely talented, high end carpentry and building. Our home definitely stands out from the rest! Highly recommend!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Wilmet Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dante was very professional in reviewing the project details with me on site and gave me price options which was simple to understand. He was very prompt with his response. I wasn't able to move forward with the project due to unexpected engine repairs for my vehicle. But I will definitely consider reaching out to him when I decide to proceed to move forward."
Framing
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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