Home Remodeling and Construction in Mukwonago, WI
Remodeling, decks, roofs and siding for Mukwonago homes, from lots near the Phantom Lakes to neighborhoods built up since the 1950s.
Our work in Mukwonago
Remodeling and building in Mukwonago.
Mukwonago is about 25 miles from Twin Lakes, at the far edge of the area we serve, and we are glad to make the drive. The village grew fast after the 1950s, and Interstate 43 opened in 1972, which made it an easy commute to Milwaukee. Many houses here are now old enough to need new roofs, siding, windows or floors. You get a free written estimate and a free design before any work begins.
The village wraps around Upper and Lower Phantom Lakes, and the Mukwonago River runs through it. If your home sits close to the water, floodplain and shoreland rules may shape what you can build, so we sort that out early. Kyle Pembroke owns the company, and the crew that measures your project is the crew that builds it. We are licensed, insured and bonded, and we offer discounts for military, seniors, teachers, first responders and people with disabilities.
The area
About Mukwonago.
Mukwonago is a village in southeastern Wisconsin, mostly in Waukesha County with a small southern part in Walworth County, about 30 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Its name comes from a Potawatomi word that roughly means bear's home. The village wraps around Upper and Lower Phantom Lakes, and the Mukwonago River runs through it. Mukwonago was incorporated in 1905, its population boomed after the 1950s, and Interstate 43 opened in 1972. The village's 2024 economic profile reports 8,262 residents at the 2020 Census and about 3,300 housing units, roughly two-thirds of them owner-occupied.
Projects
What we build in Mukwonago.
Local conditions shape the work. Here is what we pay attention to in Mukwonago.
Decks near the water
Lake and river lots make a deck the summer living room. Mukwonago asks for a plat of survey, structural drawings and a deck worksheet, and we help prepare them.
Basement finishing
Many older basements could be family rooms. Mukwonago lets pre-1980 homes vary slightly from the Uniform Dwelling Code if the inspector approves, and we plan with that in mind.
Roofs and siding
New or replacement roofs and siding need a village permit. The state allows two layers of shingles at most, so a roof with two layers may need a full tear-off.
Kitchen and bath updates
Swapping cabinets in the same footprint needs no building permit in Mukwonago, though new plumbing or wiring has its own permits. We sort out which rules apply.
Every trade
Everything we do, in Mukwonago.
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 Mukwonago.
Permits and inspections
Mukwonago handles building permits through Building Inspection Services at Village Hall, using an online permit system. New contractors must register and be approved before applying. Roofs, siding, decks, additions and foundation repair need a building permit, and electrical, plumbing and HVAC work each have their own. The village says re-roofing and siding contractors need valid State of Wisconsin certification.
Shoreland and floodplain zoning
Mukwonago's village code has floodplain districts (floodway, floodfringe and general floodplain) and shoreland-wetland zoning, including a shoreland protection overlay with floodplain and wetland setbacks. With the Phantom Lakes and the Mukwonago River running through the village, check the zoning map before planning an addition, deck or shed near the water. The village offers an online zoning lookup.
Older homes and basements
The Uniform Dwelling Code is Wisconsin's statewide building code for one- and two-family homes built since June 1, 1980. Mukwonago says basement and rec room finishing must meet it, with some flexibility for older homes if the building inspector approves. Foundation repair and drain tile work also need a building permit and a certified contractor.
Questions
Mukwonago questions.
Things homeowners in Mukwonago ask before they start. Don't see yours? Just call.
Prefer to talk it through? Call and ask for a free estimate.
Does Mukwonago require a permit to replace a roof or siding?
Generally yes. The village requires a building permit for new or replacement roofs and siding unless the work is part of a larger project that is already permitted. Gutters do not need one. Roofing and siding contractors need valid State of Wisconsin certification, so ask any contractor about it. We walk you through the application.
Can I finish the basement in an older Mukwonago home?
Usually, yes. Finished space has to meet the Uniform Dwelling Code, though the village says homes built before June 1, 1980 may vary slightly if the building inspector approves. We measure, look at moisture and exits, and draw a plan you can take to the village. The design is free with your estimate.
What does Mukwonago need before I can build a deck?
A deck needs a building permit. The village asks for a plat of survey, structural drawings showing footings, beams, joists, ledger attachment and tie-downs, elevation drawings, and its own deck worksheet. Near Phantom Lakes or the river, floodplain and shoreland setbacks may also apply, so we check those before design.
Nearby
Towns close to Mukwonago.
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 Mukwonago, Items Requiring Permits
- Village of Mukwonago, Building Inspection Services
- Village of Mukwonago, Quick Links (online permits, Zoning Hub, code of ordinances)
- Village of Mukwonago, Economic Profile 2024
- Village of Mukwonago, Indianhead Park
- Encyclopedia of Milwaukee, Mukwonago
- Mukwonago, Wisconsin, Wikipedia
- Wisconsin DSPS, One- and Two-Family Uniform Dwelling Code
Free estimate
Thinking about a project in Mukwonago?
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.
- Free written estimates and free designs
- Discounts for military, seniors, teachers, 1st responders and people with disabilities
- Twin Lakes, WI and about 45 minutes around it