Fast and honest service with all calls returned on the same day. We work 7 days a week. I can do almost everything with a house after 35 years in business. As owner I am on the job site at all times and payments are only needed when the job is complete. Roofs. Gutters. Trim. Insulation. Doors. Tile. Light plumbing and electrical. Siding. Painting. Interior and exterior. Soffits. Framing. Recrooms. Drop ceilings. Handyman service. No job too small.
"Excellent. Very good work."
Carl M on September 2024
Fast and honest service with all calls returned on the same day. We work 7 days a week. I can do almost everything with a house after 35 years in business. As owner I am on the job site at all times and payments are only needed when the job is complete. Roofs. Gutters. Trim. Insulation. Doors. Tile. Light plumbing and electrical. Siding. Painting. Interior and exterior. Soffits. Framing. Recrooms. Drop ceilings. Handyman service. No job too small.
"Excellent. Very good work."
Carl M on September 2024
We handle all the details, Scheduling appointments and arriving on the time to complete your project efficiently. Freeing up your valuable time.
"My wine bar looks great!"
TORI R on April 2025
We handle all the details, Scheduling appointments and arriving on the time to complete your project efficiently. Freeing up your valuable time.
"My wine bar looks great!"
TORI R on April 2025
We turn your current home into a dream home. With over 30 years of experience in the home renovation industry, we specialize in transforming spaces to match your unique vision and lifestyle. From kitchen and bathroom remodels to full-scale home renovations, our expert team is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. **Our Services:** - **Full Home Renovations:** - **Kitchen Remodeling:** - **Bathroom Remodeling:** - **Basement Finishing:** - **Exterior Renovations:** **Why Choose Us?** - **Experienced Professionals:** Our team of craftsmen, and project managers have years of experience and are committed to excellence. - **Customized Solutions:** We understand that every home is unique, and we work closely with you to ensure that your renovation reflects your personal style and needs. - **Quality Materials:** We use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your renovation is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting. - **Transparent Pricing:** No hidden fees or surprises. We provide clear, detailed estimates and keep you informed throughout the entire renovation process. - **Customer Satisfaction:** Our goal is to exceed your expectations, and our numerous satisfied clients are a testament to our commitment to quality and service. **Get Started Today:** Ready to transform your home? Contact us today for a free consultation, and let’s start planning your dream renovation. Your home’s potential is our passion.
"I’ve used Core Vision for two projects (exterior shutter removal, front-door handle repair) and both had fantastic outcomes. He’s responsive, reliable, and transparent. Will hire again!"
David B on November 2024
We turn your current home into a dream home. With over 30 years of experience in the home renovation industry, we specialize in transforming spaces to match your unique vision and lifestyle. From kitchen and bathroom remodels to full-scale home renovations, our expert team is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. **Our Services:** - **Full Home Renovations:** - **Kitchen Remodeling:** - **Bathroom Remodeling:** - **Basement Finishing:** - **Exterior Renovations:** **Why Choose Us?** - **Experienced Professionals:** Our team of craftsmen, and project managers have years of experience and are committed to excellence. - **Customized Solutions:** We understand that every home is unique, and we work closely with you to ensure that your renovation reflects your personal style and needs. - **Quality Materials:** We use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your renovation is not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting. - **Transparent Pricing:** No hidden fees or surprises. We provide clear, detailed estimates and keep you informed throughout the entire renovation process. - **Customer Satisfaction:** Our goal is to exceed your expectations, and our numerous satisfied clients are a testament to our commitment to quality and service. **Get Started Today:** Ready to transform your home? Contact us today for a free consultation, and let’s start planning your dream renovation. Your home’s potential is our passion.
"I’ve used Core Vision for two projects (exterior shutter removal, front-door handle repair) and both had fantastic outcomes. He’s responsive, reliable, and transparent. Will hire again!"
David B on November 2024
WASCO Windows opened in Milwaukee in 1957 as Wisconsin Aluminum Supply Company, and was purchased by Dave Paulus in 1983. At that time, the company manufactured aluminum storm windows, siding and awnings. Under Paulus’ direction WASCO became the first company in this area to manufacture then-new vinyl replacement windows. Since 1983 the Paulus family has transformed WASCO into a company that leads the industry in manufacturing and installing highly energy efficient window products, engineered for Wisconsin’s unique climate.
"Not well."
Kevin R on July 2023
WASCO Windows opened in Milwaukee in 1957 as Wisconsin Aluminum Supply Company, and was purchased by Dave Paulus in 1983. At that time, the company manufactured aluminum storm windows, siding and awnings. Under Paulus’ direction WASCO became the first company in this area to manufacture then-new vinyl replacement windows. Since 1983 the Paulus family has transformed WASCO into a company that leads the industry in manufacturing and installing highly energy efficient window products, engineered for Wisconsin’s unique climate.
"Not well."
Kevin R on July 2023
Fresh Start Restoration is your go-to choice for all your handyman service needs in Milwaukee. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for a fresh start on your home projects!
"Do not trust Keith elliot and fresh start renovations. Keith started working for us on January 28, 2025. We met him at a coffee shop and told him exactly what the job position entailed. He seemed like a great fit. He said him and his brother owned like 5000 units. Now I question that. He’s very personable. Do not be fooled by him. He is also seems very educated on maintenance and construction projects. I asked him if he knew how to run ductwork for an existing air handler at a house we were selling? He said oh yes, I know how to do it. Keith and Rick his co-worker spent a few days re-running all the duct work. It looked like it was done right. He charged us. $3126.40 for labor & $1098.04 for material. We called a professional license company to hook up the air handler. He came over to give me an estimate on the air handler and said will be more than happy to do this. However, your duct work is completely done wrong. I was in shock I said what do you mean it’s done wrong? He said all the runs are too small. It will not do anything. It’ll never be able to keep up and explained what had to be done. unfortunately, it had to all be redone. I had told this to Keith that it’s all going to have to be redone and that he’s going to have to repay us back for the labor. He agreed that he would pay it back. In hindsight, we should’ve saw the signs. He had excuses when he wouldn’t respond to us for days on end. We have tenants that needed maintenance done that he was ignoring. He also did other maintenance or projects wrong that ended up costing us a lot of money and materials and labor that he charged us for even though it wasn’t done correctly. Our gas fireplace was not working. He put the parts of $550 in it worked for a minute. Then stop working. I asked him if it’s not gonna work then we need to take these parts back. That was a whole another fiasco. They take one part out and take it back to Racine all dirty and the company didn’t want to take it back. I asked him to clean it up and why would he try to return it like that? Then there’s another part once again had to go back to the house take it off and return it. We were charged all this time in labor? We asked him to wrap some pipes in the basement. They wrapped it with some silver aluminum material. It looked really stupid and that was more cost that we couldn’t return the material because it was already used. We send them over to one of our other properties had a water leak going to the downstairs. He said it was a shower. I was getting ready to redo the whole shower. Thank God he didn’t show back up because it wasn’t the shower. It was the roof vent. Early on when he was working for us, we asked him to pick up a Well from Lisbon and install it at one of our properties outside. It’s a front window for the basement. They don’t install it. They just said it next to it for somebody to steal. I’m sure there’s a lot of other issues that we dealt with, but this is just some of them and he only worked for us for a couple months. We have repeatedly tried to resolve this without taking us to the authorities to fall on deaf ears. He would say yes I’m coming over. We would set a time and not show up and now he’s just ignoring our text messages. He has been warned. Unfortunately, now we have to report him and his business to the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s list where we found him and end up having to sue him in court if he doesn’t settle up with us. Like I said, he’s a very nice guy and very personable, but not trustworthy. He not only kept the 60 receipts of ours. He kept our Home Depot card and our master key and I’m gonna call the state of Wisconsin to see if I can file a report for theft of Contractor. Very sad that you can’t trust anybody these days because he seems so trustworthy."
MaryJo M on May 2025
Fresh Start Restoration is your go-to choice for all your handyman service needs in Milwaukee. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for a fresh start on your home projects!
"Do not trust Keith elliot and fresh start renovations. Keith started working for us on January 28, 2025. We met him at a coffee shop and told him exactly what the job position entailed. He seemed like a great fit. He said him and his brother owned like 5000 units. Now I question that. He’s very personable. Do not be fooled by him. He is also seems very educated on maintenance and construction projects. I asked him if he knew how to run ductwork for an existing air handler at a house we were selling? He said oh yes, I know how to do it. Keith and Rick his co-worker spent a few days re-running all the duct work. It looked like it was done right. He charged us. $3126.40 for labor & $1098.04 for material. We called a professional license company to hook up the air handler. He came over to give me an estimate on the air handler and said will be more than happy to do this. However, your duct work is completely done wrong. I was in shock I said what do you mean it’s done wrong? He said all the runs are too small. It will not do anything. It’ll never be able to keep up and explained what had to be done. unfortunately, it had to all be redone. I had told this to Keith that it’s all going to have to be redone and that he’s going to have to repay us back for the labor. He agreed that he would pay it back. In hindsight, we should’ve saw the signs. He had excuses when he wouldn’t respond to us for days on end. We have tenants that needed maintenance done that he was ignoring. He also did other maintenance or projects wrong that ended up costing us a lot of money and materials and labor that he charged us for even though it wasn’t done correctly. Our gas fireplace was not working. He put the parts of $550 in it worked for a minute. Then stop working. I asked him if it’s not gonna work then we need to take these parts back. That was a whole another fiasco. They take one part out and take it back to Racine all dirty and the company didn’t want to take it back. I asked him to clean it up and why would he try to return it like that? Then there’s another part once again had to go back to the house take it off and return it. We were charged all this time in labor? We asked him to wrap some pipes in the basement. They wrapped it with some silver aluminum material. It looked really stupid and that was more cost that we couldn’t return the material because it was already used. We send them over to one of our other properties had a water leak going to the downstairs. He said it was a shower. I was getting ready to redo the whole shower. Thank God he didn’t show back up because it wasn’t the shower. It was the roof vent. Early on when he was working for us, we asked him to pick up a Well from Lisbon and install it at one of our properties outside. It’s a front window for the basement. They don’t install it. They just said it next to it for somebody to steal. I’m sure there’s a lot of other issues that we dealt with, but this is just some of them and he only worked for us for a couple months. We have repeatedly tried to resolve this without taking us to the authorities to fall on deaf ears. He would say yes I’m coming over. We would set a time and not show up and now he’s just ignoring our text messages. He has been warned. Unfortunately, now we have to report him and his business to the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s list where we found him and end up having to sue him in court if he doesn’t settle up with us. Like I said, he’s a very nice guy and very personable, but not trustworthy. He not only kept the 60 receipts of ours. He kept our Home Depot card and our master key and I’m gonna call the state of Wisconsin to see if I can file a report for theft of Contractor. Very sad that you can’t trust anybody these days because he seems so trustworthy."
MaryJo M on May 2025
Platt Home Repair is a family owned and operated home improvement and handyman company with industry experience since 2012. In addition to handyman services and home renovation, we offer landscaping, junk removal, and will quote odd jobs. BBB accredited business. We're available 24/7! Give us a call -or- click to schedule a free estimate!
"Went very well. They were prompt and efficient. They made sure all my curtain rods were installed sturdy and measured correctly. They cleaned up the jobsite when done, which was appreciated. Cost was very reasonable and fair. I look forward to using them again."
Carol F on May 2025
Platt Home Repair is a family owned and operated home improvement and handyman company with industry experience since 2012. In addition to handyman services and home renovation, we offer landscaping, junk removal, and will quote odd jobs. BBB accredited business. We're available 24/7! Give us a call -or- click to schedule a free estimate!
"Went very well. They were prompt and efficient. They made sure all my curtain rods were installed sturdy and measured correctly. They cleaned up the jobsite when done, which was appreciated. Cost was very reasonable and fair. I look forward to using them again."
Carol F on May 2025
Why Choose Big Dave’s? To state it as clearly as possible, we’re not the right fit for everyone. We’re not the fastest. We’re not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we’ll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!
"The very best thing about Big Dave's is that he shows up when he says he will, he does the job we agreed on, and he cleans up after himself. Very different from any other GC I've dealt with in nearly forty years. Superior work at all times; fixes issues when required without question or demur. I'll have no other GC darken my doors ever again."
John B on September 2023
Why Choose Big Dave’s? To state it as clearly as possible, we’re not the right fit for everyone. We’re not the fastest. We’re not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we’ll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!
"The very best thing about Big Dave's is that he shows up when he says he will, he does the job we agreed on, and he cleans up after himself. Very different from any other GC I've dealt with in nearly forty years. Superior work at all times; fixes issues when required without question or demur. I'll have no other GC darken my doors ever again."
John B on September 2023
S.R.M CONTRACTING has been in business for the last 3 years. Any job I take on. I work at it as if I was working on my own stuff. I am honest and to the point. I will not waste your money or my time. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent quality. Highly responsive and accommodating to our requests. The final cost matched the original quote."
Matt A on October 2024
S.R.M CONTRACTING has been in business for the last 3 years. Any job I take on. I work at it as if I was working on my own stuff. I am honest and to the point. I will not waste your money or my time. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent quality. Highly responsive and accommodating to our requests. The final cost matched the original quote."
Matt A on October 2024
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
Pocket doors are more expensive than standard pre-hung doors. While a standard interior door installation costs around $150 to $200, installing a pocket door can run from $1,000 to $3,500, especially on existing walls. The higher price is due to extra work like demolition and modifications. While more costly, installing pocket doors offers benefits like saving space and modern aesthetics that are worth the added expense.
To frame or retrofit a pocket door, you'd need to modify an existing wall to fit the door and its hardware. This process involves opening the wall, ensuring the door has space to slide, and adjusting any wiring or plumbing inside. After creating space, a new frame and track are installed so the door functions properly.
You can use some standard doors as pocket doors, but they must fit the required dimensions. The door has to slide smoothly into the wall cavity, so it must be the right size and thickness. Also, any existing hardware holes need to be adjusted or covered up to work correctly, increasing labor costs.
For a pocket door, you need enough wall space for the door to slide into. A standard 32-inch-wide door requires about 66 inches of wall space in total—including the doorway and the pocket. The wall you install it in should be at least four inches deep to fit the door's thickness.
Installing a pocket door usually takes about six to 12 hours. If your project requires extra work like wall modifications or electrical adjustments, it might take a couple of days. The exact time depends on your home's layout, the type of door you’re installing, and the complexity of the project.
Removing a pocket door involves more than just taking down the door. You'll likely need to open up the wall to access the door mechanism, adjust any wiring or plumbing inside, and then rebuild the wall afterward. Costs can range from $1,000 to $3,200, depending on how much work is needed.