Home Remodeling and Construction in Genoa City, WI
Genoa City is about three miles from Twin Lakes, so free written estimates and free designs come from a crew that is practically next door.
Our work in Genoa City
Remodeling and building in Genoa City.
Genoa City is the closest town on our service list, about three miles down the road from Twin Lakes. That makes it easy to stop by, measure and talk through a project in person. Kyle Pembroke and the Pembroke Construction crew take on kitchens, baths, basements, decks, roofs, windows, siding, painting, flooring and tile for Genoa City homeowners. You get a free written estimate and a free design, and one crew handles the job from first measurement to final sweep.
Housing here skews older. The village's own comprehensive plan says most homes were built before 1980, and homes of that age often need a new roof, an updated bathroom, better windows or a kitchen that fits how families cook today. We look at the whole house first, talk through your options in plain language, and put the plan and the estimate in writing before any work starts.
The area
About Genoa City.
Genoa City is a village on the Wisconsin and Illinois line, in the southeast corner of Walworth County, with a few parcels across the line in Kenosha County. The 2020 Census counted 2,982 residents. Two railroad lines arrived in the 1850s and 1862, the village was first incorporated as Genoa Junction in 1901, and a fire in 1884 destroyed many Freeman Street businesses before new ones went up in the 1890s. In the Walworth County part of the village, 2020 Census figures show 1,174 housing units, and about 79 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The village's plan says most of its housing predates 1980.
Projects
What we build in Genoa City.
Local conditions shape the work. Here is what we pay attention to in Genoa City.
Kitchens and baths in older homes
The village's plan says most homes predate 1980, so original layouts, worn surfaces and outdated fixtures are common reasons to remodel a kitchen or bath.
Roofs, siding and windows
Climate researchers expect wetter winters and springs and more heavy-rain days in southern Wisconsin, so aging roofs, siding and windows are often the first things to replace.
Decks and screened porches
A deck or screened-in porch gives a small-town yard more living space. Wisconsin footings must reach 48 inches below grade, which shapes the plan and the schedule.
Basement finishing
A finished basement can add a family room, office or guest room without changing the footprint. Moisture control and exits come first, especially in older homes.
Every trade
Everything we do, in Genoa City.
One crew handles the whole list, so a kitchen and a new roof can share one schedule.
Good to know
Permits and local details.
Every town has its own rules. Here is what we found for Genoa City.
Permits and inspections
The Village of Genoa City requires a building permit before a one or two-family home is built, enlarged, altered or repaired, unless the work counts as a minor repair. Starting before the permit is issued can double the fee. The village works with a contracted building inspector and a zoning administrator through Village Hall on Fellows Road, and we walk you through the steps.
Older homes and lead-safe work
Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule covers paint-disturbing jobs, such as window replacement and remodeling, in homes built before 1978. With most Genoa City housing built before 1980, many projects here may be affected. Ask any contractor you hire whether they are certified for it before you sign.
Zoning and setbacks
Genoa City handles zoning permits locally, and even a detached garage can need a conditional use permit (a recent Village Board agenda listed one). Setbacks and lot lines decide what a deck or addition can be, so we check them before your free design is final.
Questions
Genoa City questions.
Things homeowners in Genoa City ask before they start. Don't see yours? Just call.
Prefer to talk it through? Call and ask for a free estimate.
Do I need a permit to remodel in Genoa City?
Usually, yes. The village code requires a building permit before a one or two-family home is built, enlarged, altered or repaired, unless the inspector treats the work as a minor repair. Call Village Hall at (262) 279-6472 to confirm your job, or ask us. We help with the application and the inspections.
Genoa City is on the Illinois line. Which building rules apply?
Genoa City is a Wisconsin village, so Wisconsin rules apply, including the Uniform Dwelling Code that the village adopted for one and two-family homes. A few parcels in the village sit in Kenosha County, but they are still inside the village. Illinois rules do not apply to a Wisconsin address.
My house was built in the 1960s or 70s. Does that change how you remodel?
It can. Homes built before 1978 fall under Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule for paint-disturbing work, so ask any contractor how they handle it. Older houses can also hide surprises behind walls and under floors, so we explain what we find and update the written plan before moving ahead.
Nearby
Towns close to Genoa City.
We also work in these nearby towns, and about 45 minutes around Twin Lakes.
Where this information comes from
We checked the details on this page against public sources. Rules and fees change, so confirm anything specific with your local building office or with us.
- Village of Genoa City, Community Profile
- Village of Genoa City, Community page (parks and history)
- Village of Genoa City, Government page (Village Hall contact)
- Village of Genoa City, Businesses and Organizations
- SEWRPC, 2020 Census Profile of General Population and Housing, Genoa City village
- Genoa City, Wisconsin (history and geography)
- Wisconsin DHS, Lead-Safe Renovation Rule
- Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, The Future of Wisconsin's Climate
- Fox Crossing Decks Brochure (summarizes SPS 321.16 footing depth)
Free estimate
Thinking about a project in Genoa City?
Tell us what you've got in mind. We'll set up a time to look at it, and you'll get the scope and price in writing, with the design work on us.
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- Twin Lakes, WI and about 45 minutes around it