Remodeling and custom homes, built once and built right.
Family-owned, BBB-accredited remodeler and custom home builder based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, lake homes, roofing and siding across Walworth, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha Counties.
Milwaukee NARI · NAHB · WBA · LBA member
WI Dwelling Contractor 101200020
3-year workmanship warranty, interior and exterior
Call or text any time · a live person answers 24 hours a day
One contractor, every trade, one warranty.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Layout changes, custom cabinetry, tile, lighting. Most kitchens $50,000–$150,000+; most bathrooms $25,000–$80,000.
Kitchens · Bathrooms →Whole-home remodels and additions
When one room is not enough. Open floor plans, second stories, primary suites, basements. $200,000–$600,000+.
Whole-home · Additions →Lake homes
Geneva, Delavan, Powers, Pell, Twin Lakes and the Lake Michigan shore. Shoreland permits handled, weekly photo updates for owners in Chicago.
Lake homes →Custom homes
Full custom and semi-custom builds, including tear-down and rebuild on lake lots. 9–14 months, design through move-in.
Custom homes →Exteriors
Malarkey, GAF and Owens Corning roofing; LP SmartSide, James Hardie and Norandex siding; windows, doors, decks.
Roofing · Siding · Decks →What does it cost?
Real price ranges for every kind of project, and how payments work. Published, not hidden behind a form.
See pricing →Real projects, real numbers.
The remodel that became a new lake home
1,800 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, built in six months on a tight lakefront lot. About $789,000.
Whole-home remodel built for Lake Michigan weather
Kitchen opened up, fireplace swapped for a lake-view window, three baths, custom dog bath, Hardie siding and new roof. About $489,000.
Open Kitchen and Living Room Remodel
Finding the perfect home can be tough, but making your home perfect is simple.
From Geneva Lake to the Lake Michigan shore.
Shoreland zoning decides what you can build. The season decides when. And the owner is often two hours away in Chicago. We handle the permits, schedule for the off-season, and send a photo update every week wherever you are.
Six steps. No surprises.
- 1Free planning meetingAt your home. 60–90 minutes. We listen, measure and talk budget.
- 2Written scope and fixed proposalLine by line, allowances spelled out. 1–2 weeks.
- 3Your project managerOne person, one cell number, demo to punch list.
- 4Phased scheduleDemo, rough-in, inspections, drywall, finishes, final. Payments tied to milestones.
- 5Weekly photo updateSame day every week: what got done, what's next, what we need from you.
- 6Final walkthrough and warranty3 years on interior and exterior workmanship, plus full manufacturer warranties on materials.
Rated 4.7 on Google, 47 reviews.
What began as a simple remodel of an older cottage quickly evolved into a full rebuild after it became clear the existing foundation was failing. His honesty and expert guidance gave us confidence to make the right decision for our family. Most importantly, we now have a beautiful forever home that is not only stunning, but rock solid.
Jim arrived the same morning, reviewed the damage and said he could help us. He also handled almost all of the logistics with our insurance company. We are VERY happy with the results.
We have used Elite Improvements for over a decade for all major home improvements. They do incredible work, and the crew couldn't be better to work with.
Jim was so thorough, experienced, helpful and very personable! His team was experienced and thoughtful coordinating all steps to complete the project!
ABSOLUTELY fantastic customer service. Elite came thru 1000%.....not a typo!
Based in Lake Geneva. Working across four counties.
1151 La Salle Ct, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Walworth, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha Counties: Lake Geneva, Delavan, Elkhorn, Burlington, Twin Lakes, Kenosha, Racine, Waterford, Mukwonago and the towns between.
Family-owned since 2009. You talk to Jim first.
Most of our work comes from people who already hired us once. Two project managers, an office manager who answers the phone, and subcontractor crews we have worked with for years. We will tell you when a project does not pencil out.
Meet the team →What remodeling actually costs in Southeast Wisconsin
Kitchens, baths, basements, additions, custom homes, roofing and siding, with the Homeowner's Guide to planning a remodel. No form to fill out first.
Call or text any time, day or night. A live person answers.
Our phone is answered 24 hours a day by a real person who can book your free planning meeting on the spot. Web messages get a reply within one business day, and if it is a fit, we meet at your home within a week.
262-716-6663info@eliteimproves.com · Office visits by appointment