Mon–Sat 7AM–6PM
Kitchen remodeling in Whitefish Bay, plus bathrooms and basements, planned around the character of older Colonial and Tudor homes. Free walkthrough, written quote and our own crew.
Older houses need careful planning, whether the job is one bath or the whole first floor. These are the rooms we remodel.
Showers, tile, vanities, fixtures and layout changes.
Many older baths are small, so layout and storage take the most thought.
Explore
Cabinets, counters, lighting, flooring and new layouts.
Kitchens here often need more room than the original plan allowed.
Kitchen remodelsOur kitchen remodels start at $30,000; above that we can work with most budgets. ExploreWhitefish Bay became a village in 1892, and Census figures put the median home at about 1944. A state survey counted nearly 2,900 historic houses, with Colonial Revival the most common style and Tudor Revival second.
Kitchens in houses this age were planned for a different way of living. Taking out a wall or pantry can open them up, once we know what the structure allows.
Plaster walls and original woodwork are hard to match. We plan new work around them and tell you early if something cannot stay.
Many older homes started with a single upstairs bath. Adding a second one often comes down to finding a path for the drain and vent lines.
Houses from this era can hold old wiring, galvanized pipe and lead paint. We look closely at the walkthrough, and you should still keep a buffer in your budget.
Interior remodels generally get their permit from the Village Building Inspector. New buildings, additions and major exterior changes go to the Architectural Review Commission first, and the filing deadline is 17 days before its meeting.
Starting before the permit is issued means double fees, so we plan your dates around these steps. The Village also keeps a file on every property, often with the original building permit, and it is worth a look before you plan.
An addition in the plans? See our guide to home addition permits.
We handle every permit
Licensed in Wisconsin
Lexi, our project consultant, answers your questions from the first visit to the last. These are the five steps.
Free on‑site walkthrough
We look closely at how the house was built.
Written scope and quote
Everything is in writing before a deposit.
Schedule and milestones
Dates allow for any review or permit time.
The build, with daily cleanup
Our own crew, with cleanup at the end of each day.
Final walkthrough
We go through every detail with you.
Anthony helped us make the best decision for our home based on our concerns and after a thorough inspection. His team was professional and efficient and we are beyond happy with the results.
…really did a great job handling our garage door and roof install. There were a number of tricky elements to it, with the garage settling over the years, but the install turned out really well!
Yes. Whitefish Bay is in Milwaukee County, about 30 minutes from our Wauwatosa office. Call (262) 202-2481 to set up a walkthrough.
Usually not. Village code sends new buildings, additions and major exterior changes to the commission. Interior alterations generally go to the Building Inspector, and we confirm your project at the walkthrough.
Plan early. Applications must be filed 17 days before the Architectural Review Commission meets, and the permit must follow within 180 days of approval. We build those dates into your schedule.
Our kitchen remodels start at $30,000, and most budgets above that can work. Older homes can cost more when walls, wiring or plumbing need updating. Your written quote follows a free walkthrough.
Yes, that is part of the plan. We look at trim, plaster and built-ins first, then plan around what you want to keep. If something cannot stay, we tell you before you approve the scope.
Often, yes. The main question is where the drain and vent lines can run. We check the framing and plumbing at the walkthrough, then put the plan and price in writing.
Generations employees handle the remodel from demolition to final details. Licensed plumbers and electricians handle their trades.
Tell us about the house and the room you want to change. A written quote comes before you pay.
Free on-site estimate
No deposit until you approve the written scope. Fields marked * are required.
Our crew comes across the county from Wauwatosa for North Shore work. Close by, see home remodeling in Milwaukee.
Up the lake, see remodeling in Mequon. Shorewood, Fox Point and Bayside are close too, so call if you live there.
Wauwatosa, home to our office, has plenty of older houses as well. See remodeling in Wauwatosa.
Every town is listed on areas we serve.
Call Monday to Saturday, 7AM to 6PM, or send an email. Older houses raise good questions, and you can ask them before any paperwork.
