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Looking for the Right Remodeling Contractor

One of the most difficult decisions to make, once you have decided to make improvements to your home, and spend your hard-earned money can be choosing a contractor.
Research is everything when you are choosing a remodeling professional to come into your home.
First of all, make SURE they are professional !!

• Are they State Licensed?

• Do they have proper insurance, and current documentation, to prove it?

• What trade organizations or business associations do they belong to?

Those simple questions can tell you  much, about the integrity of  any business you may be dealing with. Never be afraid to ask. It's YOUR home.

Baldwin Building Improvements 

is a State Licensed & Fully Insured company.
We are also an A- rated company, by the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau.
We are a proud member of NaVOBA, the National Veteran Owned Business Association.
We maintain a listing on Manta & LinkedIn, both business-to-business networks, providing interaction with small businesses throughout North America and beyond.

Another reason to consider hiring Baldwin Building Improvements is that we will subcontract, if & when necessary, to only licensed/insured plumbers, electricians, and HVAC installers. This ensures that all facets of your remodeling project will be done safely &  professionally, and all building permits will be obtained, inspected, and present. You won't have to get estimates from all of these trade professionals, on your own .... We can schedule with the homeowner and any/all trades to be involved,  & all will be present to discuss the scope, budget, and expectations  of the customer. 
This also minimizes the confusion of several different trades having to orchestrate when their specific duties need to be performed. No one wants needless delays in their renovation project, waiting for the plumbers to finish, when they thought they were waiting for the electricians to finish .... We maintain efficiency, and will complete your project in a timely manner, in order to keep the homeowner's disruption & inconvenience to a minimum.

Appleton Area & Fox Valley:
Giving Your Home a New Facelift

Everybody's doing it:

Remodeling their homes that is, or so it would seem. The housing market may be caught up in the current wide-spread downturn, but home improvements continue to move forward as many homeowners are opting to remodel instead of moving. Selling the home you currently own and live in, as well as, trying to get financing for another home to move into, can be a mildly daunting task.  Not to mention the move itself, the possibility of new schools for your children, different routes to your job, losing established neighbors/services, etc.
 

The average home in the Fox Valley is about 45 years old, and with the nation's aging housing stock, renovation projects such as replacing windows, doors, siding, re-insulating, and upgrading roofs are an ongoing necessity. But home aging  aside, people are adding on, upgrading and remodeling their homes in greater numbers than ever before. The Fox Valley is a big part of over 25 million U.S. homeowners undertaking some sort of home improvement project annually. Whether it's the addition of a new room, adding an outdoor living space, completely remodeling an existing interior space, or upgrading a kitchen, bathroom, or basement, major remodeling projects now make up a considerable portion of home improvement investment dollars.

Choose Wisely....

We have been in business since 1985 and have kept abreast of newly emerging green practices, up-dated license regulations, ever-changing insurance requirements, and constantly evolving safety practices.

Getting Value for Your Remodeling Investment Dollar

When planning your home addition, remodel, or upgrade, it's important to remember that certain projects will add more value than some others. Generally, kitchen, bathroom, and basement upgrades will show the greatest return for money invested should you decide to sell.  Additions usually do not provide the best return on your investment, in the short-run, but if you're interested in an addition to your home, you have probably decided to stay there, for the next several years, anyway.

Even if you simply want to give your home a face-lift, with new siding, roofing, a new deck or driveway, maybe a sunroom etc.,  it’s important to choose the right remodeling project(s) to suit your style, needs, budget, and your local remodeling contractor should be able to help you with the jobs you can do to maximize the value of your home. Finding the money for your improvement project is also something a homeowner should think about. If you need to borrow money for a major remodeling project, you should be aware that there are a number of ways to get the money you need. You always want to shop for remodeling loans with the lowest interest rates. Credit unions typically have more favorable rates, than the larger banks. Make certain you apply for tax credits on energy-approved upgrades, and most importantly, don't put yourself in the situation of over-borrowing and possibly adding finacial distress, down-the-road.

Determining a Budget for Your Home Improvement Project

If you’re planning on undertaking a home renovation, it’s important to have a plan and determine your budget to see if your plan is financially feasible. You’ll have to decide if you need a loan and what type of loan will be best for you. It's important to talk to a qualified remodeling professional to make sure you can get the appropriate permits before you commit to any project. It's true that a home remodeling project can be a trying time, but if you take the time to do a little research first and discuss everything with your licensed & insured remodeling contractor, you'll find that your remodeling job can be a complete success.