Elite Improvements started as an exterior company in 2009, and roofing, siding, windows, doors and decks are still a third of what we do. One crew, one project manager, one warranty, whether it is a roof in Burlington or the whole shell of a lake house in Pleasant Prairie.
Roofing
Architectural asphalt shingles from Malarkey, GAF and Owens Corning, with ice-and-water shield to code or beyond, synthetic underlayment, new flashing and ridge venting. Most full replacements run $15,000 to $30,000; steep, cut-up or lodge-style roofs and Class 4 impact-rated shingles run higher. A Malarkey Windsor roof on a lodge home in Burlington is one we still point to.
Siding and trim
LP SmartSide, James Hardie fiber cement, and Norandex vinyl most often, with house wrap, flashing and trim details done the way the manufacturer specifies so the warranty holds. Whole-house residing typically runs $10 to $15 per square foot of wall, so $30,000 to $60,000 on most homes, depending on material and how much trim and soffit comes with it. The Hardie lap siding in slate grey with black trim on our Pleasant Prairie remodel shows what a full exterior refresh does for a lake house.
Windows and doors
Full-frame and insert window replacement at about $1,500 per window installed, patio doors, and Therma-Tru entry doors. On lake homes we often replace a wall of small windows with one big one; the fireplace that became a lake-view window in Pleasant Prairie started as a window conversation.
Decks and porches
TimberTech composite decking on treated or steel framing, screened and covered porches, and lakeside platforms built to the shoreland setback. Most decks run about $100 per square foot, so $25,000 to $50,000 for a typical lakeside deck; a covered porch with a pass-through kitchen window, like the one at Powers Lake, is a different project and we price it as one.
Storm and insurance work
Hail and wind damage in Walworth, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha Counties. We document the damage, meet the adjuster, and build to the approved scope, and we tell you plainly when a roof does not need replacing.
Exterior projects
Home and Garage Roof Replacement
Absolutely stunning right?.
New Siding and Front Walkway
Whether you just bought a new home or you’re finally ready to make those much needed home improvements, Elite is an amazing choice.
Two-Level Deck with Patio Below
Elite Improvements really put their custom deck design and installation skills to work for this Burlington, WI home; designing an upper deck that enhances their…
Decra Metal Shingle Roof
Is this roof not stunning?
Composite Deck with Country View
Elite Improvements did this new composite deck in Waukesha.
Above-Ground Pool Deck
Elite Improvements built this custom above ground pool deck in Menomonee Falls efficiently with perfection.
Why hire a remodeler for the outside
Because the outside of a house is where water gets in, and the inside is where it shows up. Our roofers, siders and carpenters are the same subcontractor crews that build our kitchens and additions, so flashing, housewrap and trim get done by people who have fixed the damage when they are not. Three-year workmanship warranty on everything exterior, plus the manufacturer’s.
How long does a roof take?
One to three days on site for most homes, once materials are in. Siding runs one to three weeks. We schedule exteriors around the weather and tell you the start date the week before.
Can you do the roof and siding while you remodel the inside?
Yes, and it is usually cheaper together: one mobilization, one dumpster, one schedule. Pleasant Prairie was the whole house, inside and out, in six months.
Do you offer financing for exterior work?
Yes, through Houzz Pro. Ask at the planning meeting and we will show you the monthly figure alongside the proposal.
Built once, built right, built for generations. Elite Improvements.