Remodeling and Home Construction in Wilmot, WI
Wilmot is 4.5 miles from our home base in Twin Lakes, so kitchens, roofs, decks and basements here are close-to-home work.
Our work in Wilmot
Remodeling and building in Wilmot.
Wilmot is a short drive from Twin Lakes, and its history shows in its houses. A post office has served the community since 1849, so older homes may sit alongside newer ones. Older houses can bring surprises behind the walls and under the paint. We plan for that with a careful first walk-through, a free written estimate and a free design before any work begins.
Wilmot is part of the Village of Salem Lakes, so permits follow the Kenosha County process. We take on kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks, roofs, windows, siding, painting, flooring and tile, plus some commercial work. Pembroke Construction is licensed, insured and bonded. Military members, seniors, teachers, first responders and people with disabilities qualify for discounts.
The area
About Wilmot.
Wilmot is a community in southwestern Kenosha County with ZIP code 53192. Since 2017 it has been part of the Village of Salem Lakes, which had 14,601 residents in the 2020 Census. The Kenosha County Fairgrounds on 111th Street host a five-day county fair each August, Saturday night dirt-track races from May through September and a Sunday morning flea market. Wilmot Union High School is in town, and the school's own history traces classes back to 1879. With a post office dating to 1849, older homes are likely mixed in with newer ones.
Projects
What we build in Wilmot.
Local conditions shape the work. Here is what we pay attention to in Wilmot.
Windows in older homes
Original windows are common in older houses. EPA notes that replacing windows in a pre-1978 home can stir up lead dust, so ask any contractor how they handle it.
Exterior painting and siding
Good prep decides how long a paint job lasts. We repair rot, fix trim and prime bare spots before the finish coat.
Roof replacement
Winter precipitation in Wisconsin is up more than 20% since 1950, so decking, flashing and attic ventilation deserve a close look at every tear-off.
Kitchens and baths
Homes of different ages need different plans. We check what is behind the walls before we settle on cabinets, tile and plumbing layout.
Every trade
Everything we do, in Wilmot.
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 Wilmot.
Permits come through Kenosha County
Wilmot addresses fall inside Salem Lakes, where building and zoning permits are handled by Kenosha County. You apply through the county's online portal, eTRAKiT, and a county building inspector handles inspections. The county building office is at 19600 75th Street in Bristol. Village Hall in Salem handles village matters. We walk you through each step so you know what to expect.
Wetter winters, deeper footings
Wisconsin's annual precipitation is up about 17% since 1950, and rain on frozen ground tends to run off instead of soaking in. That is worth remembering around foundations and downspouts. For decks, the state's dwelling code lists 48 inches as frost depth, so footings go well below the surface.
Homes built before 1978
If your Wilmot house was built before 1978, paint on windows, trim and siding may contain lead. EPA recommends hiring a contractor who is EPA or state certified and trained in lead-safe work practices for renovation, repair or painting. Ask every contractor how they handle it, including us. We will walk through the plan before work starts.
Questions
Wilmot questions.
Things homeowners in Wilmot ask before they start. Don't see yours? Just call.
Prefer to talk it through? Call and ask for a free estimate.
Is Wilmot its own village? Where do I get a permit?
Wilmot is a community inside the Village of Salem Lakes, which formed in 2017. Building and zoning permits go through Kenosha County's Planning and Development division and its eTRAKiT portal. Salem Lakes Village Hall handles village matters such as driveway permits on village roads. If you are unsure who to call, we will help you sort it out.
My Wilmot house was built before 1978. Does that change the work?
It can. EPA says renovation, repair and painting in pre-1978 homes can disturb lead-based paint, and it recommends a contractor trained in lead-safe work practices. That matters most for windows, siding, trim and painting. Ask any contractor how they handle it, and ask us as well. We will go over the setup with you before work starts.
How do I check whether my Wilmot lot is in a floodplain?
Salem Lakes points residents to FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, which it calls the official public source for flood hazard information, and the village updated its floodplain ordinance in 2024. Check your address there before planning an addition or a basement finish. If you are not sure what the map means for your project, bring it to the free estimate.
Nearby
Towns close to Wilmot.
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.
- Wikipedia, Wilmot, Wisconsin
- Village of Salem Lakes, Building, Zoning, Planning and Land Use
- Village of Salem Lakes, Floodplain Update
- Kenosha County, Planning and Development Online Portal (eTRAKiT)
- SEWRPC, 2020 Census Profile for Salem Lakes Village
- Travel Wisconsin, Wilmot Flea Market
- Travel Wisconsin, Wilmot Raceway
- Visit Kenosha, Western Kenosha County Lakes and Parks
- Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, Wisconsin's Climate: Warmer, Wetter, and More Extreme Events
- Wisconsin DSPS, Inspection Checklist for One and Two Family Dwellings
- US EPA, Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Consumers
Free estimate
Thinking about a project in Wilmot?
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