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Avatar for Meinen Homes, LLC
Meinen Homes, LLC
4.6(
40
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim did his best to solve our problem, but through NO fault of his own we had to stop because of technical complications. If and when we proceed I would call Jim Meinen again!"
Cedarburg exterior staining
Newburg exterior project
Newburg exterior project
Cedar Grove, Lake Michigan home
Cedar Grove, Lake Michigan home

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
77
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project turned out great. Cesar and the crew did a fantastic job. The did the whole house. If I ever need any work done I will have them do it for sure. They are trusting and show up when they say they will be there."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mr. Bilder
4.4(
99
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Bilder resurfaced old wood deck with composite boards and trim. He did an excellent job. Got his bid on time and had materials on-site and installed in 2 days. Would highly recommend him."
Pergola
White Picket Concave
Cedar Porch
Cedar Double Gate
Composite Deck

+8

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Napravnik Construction, LLC
4.8(
66
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles was so pleasant to work with, reasonable, and so hardworking!! On time and reliable! Canâ t say enough how great the fence looks. Will definitely hire for other jobs as well. See you soon Charles! 𠤣"
French Kitchen
Custom Homes
Room Additions
Modern flare
Custom Garages

+4

Response time2 days
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Amethyst Contracting Inc
4.8(
51
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted Kristi Minser after seeing her website and reading the reviews here.  After about 60 minutes on the phone one evening, I was completely comfortable.  It was just a "click!"  
Kristi designed a 24 x 28 "shed" only 20 feet from the existing garage.  We live in a 3 story Georgian home so having something that looked like a pole barn was the furthest thing from my mind.  What we got was a very serviceable building for my husband's stuff with an upstairs for storage and future usage.  Kristi managed to work it so the single garage door is accessible from the existing driveway with only a short concrete pad.  The floor is concrete. It is 2x4 construction with ample lighting. The yellow siding with white trim matches the stucco of our home.
So that was my husband's part of the project and he is happy.  He's got big plans for retirement in that "shed." But let's see what I got!
From the garage door on the"shed", we turn right through an aluminum gate on the decorative aluminum fence.  This takes us onto the "piazza" - a 20' x 20' expanse of concrete stamped and colored with a pattern reminiscent of Paris streets. The side bordering the garage has an 18" open space and clematis vines clamber up the wall.  A winding path leads to the kitchen door past the rose bushes edged with lavender.  Directly across is a 28'x10' porch.  There's white wicker on one end, room for a table in the middle and another seating area on the other end.   The roof is supported by round pillars. We'd planned on railings but eliminated them as we wanted every square inch we could use.
We entertain endlessly on our piazza and porch.  The cool thing is the "front" of the shed with its balanced facade and double doors, faces the yard.  This makes it appear far more like a "summer kitchen" from the 1700s than a modern building.  It complements the house perfectly.
We say the shed is from Mars and the porch is from Venus.  The design is all Kristi Minser.
All that being said, every single subcontractor was easy to work with and willing to be "creative" if necessary.  The few small problems were addressed easily with a text to Kristi.  It's obvious that she trusts these people and with good reason.
PS  Little tiny misleading thing: Kristi did not do the roses and lavender or clematis.  Everything else is true!"
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+19

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elevate Home Interiors
5.0(
5
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good pricing very knowledgeable professional . I was impressed that he seemed to know what would be needed to do a good job he had exceptional attention to the details and brought them to my attention up front. Impressive knowledge of paints and surface preparation."
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+1

Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shoreline Drywall LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Mequon, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adan and his entire crew provided impeccable service. From the quotes and answering questions thoroughly, to the attention to every detail. Hire Shoreline for your next project - you will not be disappointed! They provide drywall install, framing and painting."
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept
HouseRemodel Open Concept

+48

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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