Lakewood Companies Blog

When it comes to custom remodeling or a building new home, Lakewood Companies is the contractor of choice: We will provide you with the details required to value engineer your project and develop a realistic construction budget. We offer fair and competitive pricing.  Our prices may not be the least expensive, but we will provide… Read More »Advantages of Hiring a Professional Building Company

Design Build At Lakewood Companies, Design Build is not just a tag line.  It is the core of our business.  It is a process that we have perfected and offers the client a seamless transition from a project’s inception through its completion. Project Management and Supervision Lakewood Companies employs a “project manager” model of management.… Read More »Lakewood Companies Goes Beyond Building

Whether you’re building a home or planning an addition for a growing family, finding a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying building or remodeling project. Your home may be your most valuable financial asset. That’s why it’s important to be cautious when you hire someone to work on… Read More »How to Select A Contractor for Your Project

A few tips to help you cope with the natural disruption of your home remodel: Prepare for inconvenience. If your kitchen area is involved in the project, we will help you prepare a temporary food preparation area by moving your refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven to another room. Arrange a clean-up station in the laundry or… Read More »Coping with a Remodeling Project

Licenses   All Wisconsin contractors are required to hold a 1-2 Family UDClicense with two credentials from the Wisconsin Safety and BuildingsDivision; one is the Dwelling Contractor Certification and the other isthe Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification. All other persons orentities, who engage in the construction business or offer to engage inthe construction business that affects… Read More »What You Need to Know About Building in Wisconsin