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Lindsey Contractor LLC

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Lindsey Contractor LLC

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Jim Svehlek

5.00(
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Jim Svehlek

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges.

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges.

Genesee Fireplace Co Inc

4.89(
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Genesee Fireplace Co Inc

4.89(
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Additional Address - PO Box 389 Wales, WI 53183.

Additional Address - PO Box 389 Wales, WI 53183.

Tri-County Contracting

4.72(
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Tri-County Contracting

4.72(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tri-County Contracting is a family-owned and operated company in Wisconsin. As a full-service exterior home remodeling company, our family has been helping other families across the Greater Milwaukee area transform the look and feel of their homes for more than 40 years.

"Tri Co Contracting did an excellent job on our roof. Jeff and Luke are professionals, and easy to ask questions and talk to. Our roof is beautiful and was done in one day, they covered everything all around the house. They used a big trailer for the tear off instead of a dumpster that trashes the driveway. All the roofers were polite and worked hard and cleaned up any mess. No nails left behind. They gave us a good price and I looked on their website and checked out their work on other houses. I would highly recommend them to anyone to have work done on their house by Tri County, thank you. Dave Cerny"

David C on June 2024

Tri-County Contracting is a family-owned and operated company in Wisconsin. As a full-service exterior home remodeling company, our family has been helping other families across the Greater Milwaukee area transform the look and feel of their homes for more than 40 years.

"Tri Co Contracting did an excellent job on our roof. Jeff and Luke are professionals, and easy to ask questions and talk to. Our roof is beautiful and was done in one day, they covered everything all around the house. They used a big trailer for the tear off instead of a dumpster that trashes the driveway. All the roofers were polite and worked hard and cleaned up any mess. No nails left behind. They gave us a good price and I looked on their website and checked out their work on other houses. I would highly recommend them to anyone to have work done on their house by Tri County, thank you. Dave Cerny"

David C on June 2024

U-Spray, Inc.

5.00(
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U-Spray, Inc.

5.00(
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stans home repair

5.00(
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stans home repair

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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professional home improvement specializing in roofing . I am licensed, insured and offer free price quotes and guaranty all work.

"It was a reasonable price and excellent service."

James S on May 2019

professional home improvement specializing in roofing . I am licensed, insured and offer free price quotes and guaranty all work.

"It was a reasonable price and excellent service."

James S on May 2019

TILE TIM Contracting

5.00(
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TILE TIM Contracting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Looking for top-notch ceramic tile services? Look no further! TILE TIM Contracting is your go-to choice in Milwaukee. As an owner-operated business, we prioritize quality and customer satisfaction. With us, you can expect transparency in pricing and exceptional craftsmanship. Contact us today for all your ceramic tile needs!

Looking for top-notch ceramic tile services? Look no further! TILE TIM Contracting is your go-to choice in Milwaukee. As an owner-operated business, we prioritize quality and customer satisfaction. With us, you can expect transparency in pricing and exceptional craftsmanship. Contact us today for all your ceramic tile needs!

Backes Fine Carpentry, LLC

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Backes Fine Carpentry, LLC

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21 years of experience

Commercial & Residential – Finish Carpentry – General Contractor – Custom Woodwork – Licensed – Insured – Bonded – Contact Bill Backes: bLLBackes@gmail.com (414) 813-WOOD (9663)

Commercial & Residential – Finish Carpentry – General Contractor – Custom Woodwork – Licensed – Insured – Bonded – Contact Bill Backes: bLLBackes@gmail.com (414) 813-WOOD (9663)

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JM Remodeling & Construction LLC

3.39(
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JM Remodeling & Construction LLC

3.39(
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35 years of experience

25 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Additional email - customerservice@jmremodelingwi.com

"Terrible. The work that was performed was pretty good, but the coordination, scheduling and customer service from the PM was horrendous. A 8 to 10 week (quoted) project took 30 weeks. Only one product held up the project for an extra week, which was no big deal. We were responsible for the demo, appliances, countertops and tile floor which there were no delays. The PM never called or set foot onsite during a 30 week regarding $65K project. I had to re-explain the project to every JM staff and sub on daily basis. Weeks and weeks go by with no responsesfrom the PM (I have it all documented), subs didn't show up as scheduled and then show up unannounced/unscheduled. Terrible customer service and so sad as it could of been easily remedied with a couple of simple calls and timely responses."

Rob O on June 2021

25 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Additional email - customerservice@jmremodelingwi.com

"Terrible. The work that was performed was pretty good, but the coordination, scheduling and customer service from the PM was horrendous. A 8 to 10 week (quoted) project took 30 weeks. Only one product held up the project for an extra week, which was no big deal. We were responsible for the demo, appliances, countertops and tile floor which there were no delays. The PM never called or set foot onsite during a 30 week regarding $65K project. I had to re-explain the project to every JM staff and sub on daily basis. Weeks and weeks go by with no responsesfrom the PM (I have it all documented), subs didn't show up as scheduled and then show up unannounced/unscheduled. Terrible customer service and so sad as it could of been easily remedied with a couple of simple calls and timely responses."

Rob O on June 2021

LUHMAN'S GLASS COMPANY

4.80(
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LUHMAN'S GLASS COMPANY

4.80(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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custom glass shop

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Waukesha, WI

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

The Waukesha, WI homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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