Home Remodeling and Construction in Twin Lakes, WI
Pembroke Construction is based in Twin Lakes, so remodeling near Lake Mary and Elizabeth Lake is work close to home.
Our work in Twin Lakes
Remodeling and building in Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes is home base for Pembroke Construction. Many houses here sit close to Lake Mary or Elizabeth Lake, and that shapes how a job gets planned. Lots are often narrow, the ground near the water can be low and wet, and some homes are used only part of the year. We plan around those things from the first measurement, whether the job is a kitchen, a bathroom, a deck, a roof or new siding.
You get a free written estimate and a free design, and one crew handles the work from the first measurement to the final sweep. We are licensed, insured and bonded. Since we are local, a visit to look at the lake side of your house, the basement stairs or the roofline is a short drive. We also offer discounts for military, seniors, teachers, first responders and people with disabilities.
The area
About Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes is a village in Kenosha County on the Illinois border, with 6,309 residents in the 2020 Census. Its namesake lakes, Lake Mary and Elizabeth Lake, hold roughly a thousand acres of water together, and a small piece of Elizabeth Lake lies in Illinois. Lake Mary borders the village's commercial center. A regional planning study notes that nearly all the shoreline suited to homes has been built on, that lots are generally narrow, and that some channels were dug through wetlands to give lots water access. About one in five housing units (738 of 3,424) is held for seasonal or recreational use.
Projects
What we build in Twin Lakes.
Local conditions shape the work. Here is what we pay attention to in Twin Lakes.
Kitchen and bath updates for lake homes
Smaller lake houses often need kitchens and baths reworked to fit how a family lives in them now. We plan layouts around the plumbing and floor plan already there.
Decks and porches facing the water
Footings go below frost depth, which Wisconsin's dwelling code lists as 48 inches. The village inspects deck footings, rough work and the final.
Roofing and siding
Tear-offs often show flashing, ventilation or trim problems that were hidden. The village's inspection list calls for a final inspection on roof work.
Finished basements on low ground
Many shoreline parcels around the lakes are low-lying, so we check for moisture before finishing a basement and plan walls and flooring to suit it.
Every trade
Everything we do, in Twin Lakes.
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 Twin Lakes.
Permits and inspections
Building permits in Twin Lakes go through the village's Building and Zoning office, and the Building Inspector handles inspections. The village's required inspections list shows a final inspection for roof, window and door work, and footing, rough and final inspections for decks. Forms are on the village website, and Village Hall at (262) 877-2858 can confirm fees. We walk you through the process.
Lakes and shoreland
Elizabeth Lake and Lake Mary have a Lake District that works on shoreline protection, water quality, aquatic plants and stormwater. Wisconsin's shoreland rules can reach 1,000 feet from a lake, and villages write their own versions. Before a deck, porch or addition on a lake lot, we suggest asking village zoning about setbacks and runoff. We can help you with that call.
Outdoor lighting rules
The village has an outdoor lighting ordinance. It asks that fixtures be shielded and aimed so light does not spill onto neighbors, roads or the water, and it bans flashing and strobe lighting. Dock and pier lights must be shielded and point down. If your deck, porch or dock plan includes lighting, we choose fixtures with those rules in mind.
Questions
Twin Lakes questions.
Things homeowners in Twin Lakes ask before they start. Don't see yours? Just call.
Prefer to talk it through? Call and ask for a free estimate.
Do roof, window and door replacements in Twin Lakes need an inspection?
The village's required inspections list calls for a final inspection on roof, window and door work. Permits and inspections go through the Village of Twin Lakes Building and Zoning office, and rules and fees can change. Village Hall at (262) 877-2858 can confirm what applies to your job. We walk you through the permit steps so nothing gets missed.
Can you remodel a lake house we only use part of the year?
Yes. About one in five housing units in Twin Lakes is held for seasonal or recreational use, so working around a part-time schedule is a common situation in the village. Tell us when the house is empty and when you plan to visit, and we will build the schedule from there. You still get a free written estimate and a free design.
What should I know before building a deck on a lake lot?
Start with the footings. Wisconsin's dwelling code lists 48 inches as frost depth, and the village inspects deck footings, rough work and the final. Near the water, ask village zoning about setbacks, and expect any deck lighting to be shielded under the lighting ordinance. Our free design lets you see the layout before building starts.
Nearby
Towns close to Twin Lakes.
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 Twin Lakes, Building and Zoning Forms
- Village of Twin Lakes, Required Inspections
- Village of Twin Lakes, Lake District
- Village of Twin Lakes, Outdoor Lighting Ordinance 2026-6-1
- SEWRPC, 2020 Census Profile for Twin Lakes Village
- SEWRPC, Lake Management Plan for Elizabeth Lake and Lake Mary (draft)
- SEWRPC, Shoreland Zoning in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin DSPS, Inspection Checklist for One and Two Family Dwellings
- Visit Kenosha, Western Kenosha County Lakes and Parks
Free estimate
Thinking about a project in Twin Lakes?
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