Eau Claire, WI · Trusted Home Improvement Since 1993
Renovation in Eau Claire, WI from a contractor with 33 years on the job. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, and more. Call for a free estimate today.
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Midwest Home Improvements
If you're planning a renovation in Eau Claire, the contractor you pick matters more than the materials you choose. Midwest Home Improvements has been completing home renovations across Eau Claire since 1993, and owner Stephen Bonander still personally oversees every project. We handle complete home remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, siding, and more. You won't get handed off to a subcontractor. Call (715) 894-1120 and talk to someone who can tell you exactly what your project will take.
Eau Claire and the surrounding communities are where we work every week. We know the neighborhoods, we know the housing stock, and we know what projects hold up in a Wisconsin climate. From the older craftsman homes near downtown to newer builds out toward Altoona and Chippewa Falls, we've worked across this region long enough to know what homeowners here actually run into. That local experience is something you can't get from a franchise operation or a contractor driving in from two hours away.
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The most common calls we get from Eau Claire homeowners are kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and window replacement. Kitchens because the layout in a lot of Eau Claire's older homes just doesn't work for the way people cook and gather today. Bathrooms because the original tile and fixtures in houses built before 1990 are past their useful life. Windows because Wisconsin winters make inefficient windows expensive every single month. If you're not sure where to start, that's fine. We can walk through the whole house with you and give you an honest read on what's worth doing first.
Cabinet layout, countertops, flooring, lighting. We don't just swap out surfaces. A kitchen remodel should change how the room actually works for your household. Eau Claire homes built in the 1970s and 80s often have galley kitchens that can be opened up significantly with the right structural changes.
Full gut-and-replace or a targeted refresh. Older Eau Claire homes frequently have cast iron tubs, original tile, and single-sink vanities that homeowners want updated. We handle everything from demo through final finish, including tile work, plumbing rough-in coordination, and custom vanities.
Wisconsin weather is hard on siding. If your home's exterior is showing cracks, fading, or moisture intrusion, waiting usually makes it worse. We install new siding that handles freeze-thaw cycles and keeps your home's envelope tight through the Eau Claire winter.
From decks and railing to full room additions to stamped and colored concrete for patios and walkways, we build exterior improvements that hold up in this climate. We plan for frost depth, drainage, and the kind of temperature swings Eau Claire gets from November through March.
Undersized or failing gutters are a fast path to foundation problems in Eau Claire's snowmelt season. We install seamless gutters cut to fit your home's exact dimensions. No seams means fewer failure points and less maintenance over time.
One-of-a-kind custom windows sized and fitted for your home. Drafty or fogged windows are a constant drain on your heating bill in Eau Claire. Replacement windows pay back in comfort almost immediately, and the right fit matters far more than the brand name on the label.
Honestly, most contractors don't last 33 years in one market without doing something right. We've stayed in Eau Claire because we don't walk away from a job until it's done correctly, and we don't promise timelines we can't keep. Stephen Bonander has been the face of this company since 1993. When you call, you're not reaching a call center. When the crew shows up, they're our crew. We're BBB-accredited, and we've built enough of a reputation in this community that a significant share of our work comes from referrals. That doesn't happen if you cut corners. Check our recent projects to see actual work completed in and around Eau Claire.
The honest answer is that it depends on scope, materials, and what we find once work starts. A single bathroom refresh might run $5,000 to $20,000. A full kitchen remodel in an Eau Claire home with structural changes, custom cabinetry, and new flooring can run $30,000 to $80,000 or more depending on size and finish level. Window replacement is typically priced per opening and varies with window type, frame condition, and whether the rough opening needs modification. We don't give ranges tighter than that because a tight quote given before a proper walkthrough is usually wrong, and you end up absorbing the difference. Every job is different. Contact Midwest Home Improvements for an accurate estimate. Call (715) 894-1120 and we'll schedule a time to see your home.
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A lot of people put off renovations because they're not ready to deal with the disruption. That's understandable. But a failing roof or bad siding doesn't pause while you decide. Water that gets behind siding in Eau Claire's spring thaw can cause rot that doubles your repair cost within a single season. Windows that fog between the panes won't fix themselves. The longer a bathroom's grout stays cracked and wet, the more likely you're looking at subfloor replacement by the time you call. We're not trying to pressure anyone. We're just telling you what we see after more than two decades of experience walking into homes where the small problem became the big one.
Midwest Home Improvements serves Eau Claire and the surrounding areas. Honest. Professional. Affordable. Call (715) 894-1120 or reach out through our contact page to schedule a walkthrough. We'll give you a straight answer on what your project involves and what it'll cost.
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