Home Remodeling and Construction in Union Grove, WI
Union Grove is a small Racine County village about 16 miles from Twin Lakes, and Pembroke Construction brings the same one-crew approach to its homes.
Our work in Union Grove
Remodeling and building in Union Grove.
Union Grove is a village of about 4,800 people in Racine County, named for an oak grove on the west side of town. It grew fastest in the middle of the 20th century, so many homes here were likely built in those decades. Pembroke Construction is about 16 miles away in Twin Lakes. We remodel kitchens and baths, finish basements, build decks, and handle roofing, windows, siding, painting, flooring and tile. Estimates and designs are free.
Many Union Grove houses have been through a few owners and a few decades, and that is where a careful remodel pays off. Finished basements, reroofing and decks all typically need permits here, and the Village holds the homeowner responsible for getting that right. We keep the paperwork straight, send one crew and explain each step in plain language. Discounts are available for military, seniors, teachers, first responders and people with disabilities.
The area
About Union Grove.
Union Grove is a village in Racine County, covering about 2.6 square miles. The 2020 Census counted 4,806 residents. The area was established in 1838, and Governor Henry Dodge named it by joining Union and Grove, for a stand of oaks on the west side. The village grew steadily from 412 residents in 1880, with its fastest growth in the middle of the 20th century. The Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department provides fire and EMS service. Public parks cover about four percent of the village, with Lincoln Woods Memorial Nature Park and Lauer Wildlife Preserve as its two largest conservancy areas.
Projects
What we build in Union Grove.
Local conditions shape the work. Here is what we pay attention to in Union Grove.
Finished basements
The Village publishes a basement remodeling brochure, and finished basements typically need a permit. We plan moisture, egress and framing before we start.
Reroofing and siding
The Village's permit brochure lists siding and reroofing among work that typically needs a permit. We handle the application and schedule inspections with you.
Decks and porches
Decks and porches are also on the Village's list of work that typically needs a permit. We design to fit your lot and the village setbacks and rules.
Kitchens and baths
A kitchen or bath remodel often touches plumbing and electrical, which the Village says generally need permits and licensed trades. We explain those steps up front.
Every trade
Everything we do, in Union Grove.
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 Union Grove.
Permits and inspections
Permits go through the Village of Union Grove Building Inspection Department, reached through the Village Office at 925 15th Avenue, (262) 878-1818. Building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work generally need permits. Even when a contractor does the work, the Village says the homeowner is responsible for making sure a permit was pulled, and fees double if you apply after work has begun.
Zoning comes first
For new structures, or changes that add height or volume, the Village's first step is usually a zoning permit. It asks for a lot survey from a licensed land surveyor showing setbacks, easements, driveways and drainage. A zoning permit expires six months after issuance unless substantial work has started, so we plan the start date with you.
Frost and footings
Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code calls for footings and foundations at least 48 inches below adjacent grade, to get below frost. That matters for deck footings, porch posts and additions. Anyone digging post holes should call Diggers Hotline first, and we ask about your lot early.
Questions
Union Grove questions.
Things homeowners in Union Grove 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 finish my basement in Union Grove?
Usually yes. The Village lists finished basements among the work that typically needs a permit, and it has an information brochure on basement remodeling. Once the work is done, you contact the building inspector to schedule an inspection. We help you with the application and the timing.
Who is responsible if a contractor skips the permit?
The homeowner. The Village says you are responsible for making sure permits were obtained, even when a contractor does the work. Fees double if you apply after work has started, and unpermitted work can lead to forfeitures. We go over the permit with you before work begins.
Do window replacements need a permit in Union Grove?
The Village's permit brochure lists siding, reroofing, decks, porches and additions, but it does not specifically mention windows, so we confirm with the Building Inspection Department before ordering. If your house was built before 1978, lead-safe work practices apply to window work as well.
Nearby
Towns close to Union Grove.
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 Union Grove, Building Permits and Projects
- Village of Union Grove, Permitting Requirements Information Brochure
- Village of Union Grove, Parks System
- Village of Union Grove, Your Community Parks and Trails
- SEWRPC, 2020 Census population counts for Racine County
- Union Grove, Wisconsin (history, fire department)
- Village of Fox Crossing, Decks Brochure (summarizes Wisconsin UDC SPS 321.16 footing depth)
- EPA, Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Free estimate
Thinking about a project in Union Grove?
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