Exterior Remodeling & Window Replacement in Milwaukee, WI
Wilco Exteriors helps Milwaukee homeowners with window replacement and installation, residential roofing, siding, exterior doors, gutters, and soffit and fascia. Most people call us because something has stopped working the way it should. Maybe a window lets in cold air or won’t stay open, the roof is dropping shingles, the siding is warping, or the front door drags on the threshold. We’ll inspect it for free, explain what we find, and give you a clear written estimate.
Window Replacement & Installation in Milwaukee, WI
On a cold, windy evening, try walking through the house with your hand held an inch from each window frame. The ones that need attention usually make themselves known right away. There’s the living room window with a steady stream of cold air along the sash, the bedroom window that opens about three inches and then quits, and the kitchen window that won’t stay up unless something is propping it. You may also have a pane with fog trapped between the layers of glass, a lock that stopped lining up a while ago, or a sill that flakes paint every spring.
Wilco provides window replacement in Milwaukee for homeowners who are ready to fix those problems at the source. We install energy-efficient vinyl and fiberglass replacement windows in the styles that fit your home.
Professional window installation is what turns a good window into a good result. We measure every opening individually so each new window is sized for its space. During installation, we set each unit plumb, level, and square so the sashes move easily and the locks engage cleanly. We seal the full perimeter against air and water, then finish the trim inside and out so the opening looks clean and complete.
A window that’s poorly installed can still leak air, stick in its track, or let in moisture, no matter how well it’s built. Getting the fit and seal right is how new windows deliver the comfort and function you’re paying for. For more on window materials and glass options, visit our window replacement page.
What We Hear From Homeowners
These are the window issues Milwaukee homeowners describe most often:
“I can feel the air with my hand.” Drafts slipping in around the sash or frame.
“It opens a few inches and quits.” Sashes that bind or catch partway up the track.
“I prop it with whatever’s handy.” Balances too worn to hold the window open.
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“The lock stopped lining up.” Hardware that no longer pulls the sash closed.
“There’s fog between the glass.” A failed seal letting moisture into the unit.
“The frame is falling apart.” Rotting wood or cracked, brittle vinyl.
Each of these points back to a window that’s lost its fit or seal. A properly installed replacement window is made for its opening, secured in place, and sealed around the edges, so the paths air used to take are closed. The space near the glass stops feeling colder than the rest of the room.
Energy-efficient glass adds to that improvement. Insulated panes slow heat transfer in both directions, helping your home hold warmth in winter and limiting heat gain in summer. Your heating and cooling system has less to overcome, though how much you notice will depend on your home and the windows being replaced.
New windows are also simply easier to use. They move with light pressure, stay put, and lock on the first try. And because windows are such a visible part of the exterior, replacing them gives the whole house a fresher look.
Replacement Window Options for Your Home
The right window depends on the room, the size of the opening, how you want it to operate, and your budget. We’ll walk through each opening with you and help you choose.
Double-Hung Replacement Windows
Double-hungs are a familiar, flexible choice for bedrooms and living spaces. Both sashes move, so you can open the top, bottom, or both for airflow. The sashes tilt in, so cleaning upper-floor windows doesn’t require a ladder.
Sliding Replacement Windows
Sliders glide horizontally with a light push, with no lifting required. They’re a practical fit over kitchen counters, in basements, and in wide openings where a tall window won’t work.
Picture Windows
A picture window is a single fixed pane that lets in as much daylight as possible and keeps the view clear. It’s often paired with operating windows on each side for ventilation.
Custom-Fit Replacement Windows
Openings in existing homes are often a little out of square or a non-standard size. We measure each one and order windows to fit, which helps each window seal tightly and look finished once the trim goes on.
Vinyl or Fiberglass
Vinyl windows are the most popular choice for many homeowners because they’re cost-effective, available in a wide range of styles, and need very little maintenance. There’s no scraping or repainting, and the frames don’t rot like old wood. Fiberglass costs more but is a stiffer material that holds its shape well as temperatures change. We’ll explain how each fits your home, your budget, and how long you plan to stay.
What to Expect During Window Replacement
We keep the process simple and make sure you know what’s happening at each step.
Free Consultation and Estimate
We’ll meet you at your home to talk through what’s bothering you and what you’d like to change. We’ll also ask how you use each room. Then we look at your windows in person. The consultation and estimate are free, and there’s no obligation to move forward.
Evaluating Your Existing Windows
We test each window’s operation and lock, look for fogging and failed seals, and inspect the frames and sills for rot, cracks, or warping. We also check the trim and wall around each opening for signs of moisture and explain what we find in plain terms.
Choosing Your Replacement Windows
Based on the evaluation, we’ll help you pick styles, materials, and glass for each opening. We take exact measurements and give you a written, itemized quote, so you know what’s included before anything is ordered.
Preparing for Installation
When your windows are ready, we’ll set an installation date that fits your schedule. We’ll also let you know how to prepare, like moving furniture away from the windows and taking down blinds or curtains, so the crew can get started right away.
Replacement Window Installation
Our crew removes each old window, cleans and prepares the opening, and sets the new window plumb, level, and square. Each one is secured, sealed, and trimmed. If we find hidden damage in the framing, we’ll show you and talk through the repair before continuing.
Cleanup and Final Walkthrough
After installation, we haul away the old windows and clean the work areas inside and outside. Then we walk through your home with you and test every window so you can see it opens, closes, and locks properly.
Your project timeline depends on the number of windows, their sizes, and the condition of the openings. We’ll give you a realistic schedule during your estimate and keep you informed if anything changes.
Residential Roofing in Milwaukee, WI
Wilco Exteriors is also a residential roofing company serving Milwaukee homeowners. If you’re comparing roofing companies, here’s what to expect from us: we inspect before we recommend, explain what we find in plain language, and only suggest the work your roof actually needs.
Roofing calls usually start with something a homeowner noticed. Shingles might be lying in the yard after a windy night, or a few along the ridge might look cracked, curled, or worn smooth. A water stain may have appeared on an upstairs ceiling after heavy rain. Flashing around a chimney or vent might be lifting, or granules might be collecting at the bottom of the downspouts. Sometimes nothing is visibly wrong, but the roof has some age on it and the homeowner wants to know where it stands.
Wisconsin weather wears on a roof one season at a time. Snow can sit on the roof for weeks, and ice builds along the eaves. Spring and summer storms bring wind that lifts shingle edges and rain that tests flashing, valleys, and seams. Freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal temperature swings slowly loosen fasteners and break down sealants.
Much of that wear isn’t visible from the sidewalk, so our roofing services start with a close look at the entire system. From there, we recommend what fits your roof’s condition. That may be a targeted repair, a storm-related evaluation, or a full replacement with a new asphalt shingle roof.
A few damaged shingles or a loose piece of flashing usually doesn’t mean you need a new roof. As your roofing contractor, we’ll tell you when a repair makes more sense, and we’ll show you why when a replacement does.
Roof Inspections
A roof inspection gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition before you decide what to do. It’s worth scheduling if you’ve noticed missing or damaged shingles, a leak or water stain, loose flashing, or visible wear, or if a storm recently passed through. It’s also helpful if your roof is getting older and you’d like to know how much life it has left.
We check the shingles across the entire roof, the flashing around chimneys and vents, the valleys and roof edges, and any areas that seem soft or deteriorated. If there’s a leak, we trace it back to where water is getting in. Storm-related damage is documented. Then we explain what we found and recommend a next step, which is often a repair rather than a new roof.
Roof Replacement and Installation
A new roof makes sense when the overall condition of the roof calls for it. We look at the age of the materials, how far wear and deterioration have spread, how extensive the damage is, whether leaks or other problems keep coming back, and the condition of the decking and underlayment. When those factors line up, a roof replacement is usually more practical than continued repairs.
When a new roof is the right choice, our crew handles each step:
Removing the existing roofing materials
Inspecting the roof deck and underlying structure
Installing waterproofing and underlayment
Installing your new asphalt shingle roof
Cleaning up your property thoroughly when the job is done
Good roof installation depends on getting each layer right, from a solid deck to well-sealed flashing and proper ventilation. Before work starts, we’ll review the scope with you, help you choose asphalt shingles in a color and style that suit your home, and explain what to expect. We keep you updated throughout. When the roof is finished, we clean up and inspect the completed work before calling the job done. Learn more on our roof replacement page.
Siding Installation & Replacement in Milwaukee, WI
Siding is your home’s outer layer against rain, snow, and wind, and it shapes how the house looks from the street more than almost anything else. When panels crack, warp, work loose, or fade unevenly, the siding starts falling short on both jobs. Water can get behind damaged sections, and a well-kept home can begin to look tired.
Homeowners usually come to us with one of two goals. Some need siding replacement on part of the house, like a wall damaged in a storm or a side that’s weathering faster than the rest. Others want complete siding installation as a full exterior update, often paired with new windows, a new roof, or new gutters.
Wilco handles both. We start by inspecting your current siding and the wall behind any damaged areas. Then we help you choose a style and color that suit your home. Our crew removes the old material, addresses any issues we find underneath, installs the new residential siding, and finishes the trim around corners, windows, and doors so the exterior looks clean and complete.
Because siding covers so much of the house, replacing it changes the home’s appearance more than almost any other project. We’ll help you get the details right. Learn more about siding replacement.
Exterior Door Replacement in Milwaukee, WI
An entry door gets opened and closed more than any other part of your home’s exterior, so wear shows up fast. You might feel a draft along the edges, fight a door that sticks when the weather changes, or have to lift the handle just right to get the latch to catch. Weatherstripping can crack and flatten, and the door itself can warp, dent, or fade. Sometimes the door works fine but simply doesn’t match the rest of an updated exterior.
Wilco handles door replacement for entry doors and patio doors. Much like windows, the installation matters as much as the door itself. We measure the opening carefully, make sure the new unit sits square in the frame, and adjust it so it swings smoothly and latches cleanly. Then we seal it against the weather and finish the trim so the entryway looks sharp.
A new exterior door can make your entry easier to use every day and give the front of the house an updated look. It’s also a natural project to pair with window replacement or new siding. Learn more about door replacement.
Gutter Installation & Replacement
Gutters collect water as it runs off the roof and carry it away from your house. When they leak at the seams, sag between hangers, overflow during heavy rain, or pull away from the roofline, that water ends up running down your siding and pooling near the foundation instead.
Wilco provides gutter installation and replacement using seamless gutters. Each run is formed in one continuous length, so the only joints are at the corners and downspouts. Fewer seams mean fewer places for leaks to start. We size the system for your roof, set the pitch so water flows toward the downspouts, secure the gutters to the fascia, and position downspouts to direct runoff away from your exterior walls and foundation.
If your gutters only need a minor repair, we’ll tell you. When problems show up along several runs, new gutters are usually the more reliable fix. Learn more about gutter replacement.
Soffit & Fascia Replacement
Soffit and fascia finish your roofline and quietly do important work. Fascia runs along the roof edge, supports the gutters, and helps seal the roofline from weather and animals. Soffit covers the underside of the overhang, and vented soffit helps air move into the attic. Signs these boards need attention include peeling paint, soft or rotting wood, loose sections, and visible gaps along the roof edge. Replacing them protects the roofline and gives the exterior a clean, finished look, and it pairs naturally with new gutters or a new roof. Learn more about soffit and fascia replacement.
Why Milwaukee Homeowners Choose Wilco Exteriors
Multiple Exterior Services From One Company Windows, roofing, siding, doors, gutters, and soffit and fascia are all handled by our team, so related projects can be planned together.
Recommendations Based on Your Home We inspect first and recommend second, and we’ll tell you when a project can wait.
Clear Communication You’ll know the scope, cost, and schedule before any work begins, with updates until it’s finished.
Careful Installation Our own crew handles permits, installation, and cleanup, without subcontractors, and pays close attention to fit, sealing, and flashing.
Respect for Your Property We protect your home while we work, clean up thoroughly, and walk through the finished project with you. Wilco is locally owned, licensed, bonded, and insured, and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Client Testimonials
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Serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wilco Exteriors provides window replacement and installation, residential roofing, siding, exterior doors, gutters, and soffit and fascia to homeowners in Milwaukee and the surrounding area.
Every part of your home’s exterior deals with something different through the year. Windows and doors take months of cold that test their seals. Roofs carry snow and ice, then handle wind and heavy rain once storm season begins. Gutters take on meltwater and downpours, while siding and trim take years of sun, moisture, and temperature swings. Most of that wear builds slowly until it shows up as a draft, a leak, or damaged siding.
When you notice something, we’ll come out, find the cause, and explain your options clearly so you can decide what to take care of now and what can wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include drafts around the frame, fog between the panes, sashes that stick or won’t stay open, locks that no longer catch, and frames that are soft, cracked, or rotting. One minor issue might be fixable with a repair. When several windows show multiple problems, replacement is usually the better long-term choice.
Our crew removes each old window, prepares the opening, and checks for hidden damage. The new window is set level and square, secured, sealed around the perimeter, and finished with interior and exterior trim. Before we leave, we clean up and test every window with you.
Yes. Many homeowners start with the windows causing the most trouble, like a drafty bedroom window or one that won’t open, and replace the rest over time. We’ll help you prioritize and make sure new windows work well with the ones you’re keeping.
Yes. Wilco installs both vinyl and fiberglass replacement windows. Vinyl is a popular choice because it’s cost-effective, comes in a wide range of styles, and needs very little maintenance. Fiberglass costs more and is a stiffer material that holds its shape well as temperatures change. During your estimate, we’ll explain the differences and help you choose the right fit for your home.
Replacement is worth considering when shingle damage is widespread, leaks keep returning after repairs, the decking feels soft or uneven, or the roofing materials have reached the end of their useful life. Damage limited to one area can often be repaired. An inspection will show which situation applies.
Look for cracked, warped, or loose panels, uneven fading, gaps at seams or corners, and sections that look wavy or bulged. Moisture stains or soft spots on interior walls behind the siding can also point to a problem. We’ll inspect the siding and the wall behind it before recommending replacement.
It may be time if you feel drafts around the edges, the door sticks or drags, the latch or lock is hard to use, or the door is warped, dented, or damaged. Sometimes an adjustment or new weatherstripping solves the problem. If the door or frame itself is failing, or the door no longer fits the look of your home, replacement is usually the better choice.
Watch for leaks at several seams or corners, sections that sag or pull away from the house, gutters that overflow even when they’re clean, and visible rust, cracks, or dents. If you’re repairing the same gutters every season, new seamless gutters are usually the more practical fix.
Ready to Get Started?
If your windows are drafty, foggy, or hard to open, pick a time on the calendar and we’ll come out to take a look. We can also inspect your roof, check your siding, or look at an entry door or gutters during the same visit. Your inspection and estimate are free, and there’s no pressure to decide on the spot.