HSH Recommended Contractors

CHIMNEYS & FIREPLACES

THE FIRE FACTORY
Owner - Larry Berg (special guest on the Helpful Home Inspector)
2440 State Highway 33
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: 262-377-5809
Showroom hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
The Fire Factory is the place to go for all of your fireplace needs.  Whether its a push button gas fireplace insert, a natural wood fireplace, a pellet stove or anything in-between they've got you covered. The Fire Factory's goal is to offer customers the best products from the best brands at the best prices. They consistently do their best to meld old school reliability with new style by keeping their customers informed about current technology and offering the best products on the market. All of the brands they carry are known for their customer care, reliability, and commitment to high-quality. The Fire Factory also offers parts and installation services, as well as gas line installations throughout Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Washington County, Ozaukee County, and Southern Sheboygan County.
CHIMNEY CONCEPTS
Owner - Larry Berg (special guest on the Helpful Home Inspector)
​2440 State Highway 33
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: 262-377-5811
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 10am -2pm
chimneyconcepts.com
Chimney Concepts has been in business since 1997 and they offer a wide variety of services to maintain, repair, clean, and construct chimney's. Chimney Concepts is a professional, reliable, experienced, and educated team of chimney and fireplace professionals with a focus on customer service, safety, and satisfaction. We are based out of Port Washington, WI and serve communities throughout Ozaukee, Washington, Milwaukee, Waukesha, and southern Sheboygan counties. At chimney Concepts they know how frustrating chimney and fireplace issues can be, and how overwhelming it can be to try and locate a company you can trust to help you resolve the issue. We’re here to put your mind at ease.We’re the only masonry chimney repair company in our area that never uses subcontractors, but instead of relies on our own highly-trained staff. Our team of technicians has studied the industry and worked to continuously add to their knowledge and perfect their skills as members of the Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG), and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Milwaukee Chapter.

ROOFING

LIFETIME ROOF & CHIMNEY
Shawn Mangan
kanyonklimber@yahoo.com
http://www.lifetimeroofandchimney.com
Cell: (262) 224-5916

A Germantown, Wisconsin based roofing company that has been satisfying customers since 1996. Our dedicated team of professionals, is here to provide you with the best quality of work covering Franklin, Elmgrove, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls and Mequon areas. We are here to assist you with all your roofing needs.  Emergencies  are our #1 priority, if a problem arises don't hesitate to call us for a fast response.
What makes us different?
  • Integrity - In business for over 15 years.
  • Honesty - For your peace of mind, we have chosen to be a drug-free workplace.
  • Quality - Our roofing specialists have been trained, tested and certified by our product manufacturers, assuring you of the most qualified roofing crews anywhere.  Only about 3% of all roofing companies are certified.  Every job must pass a final inspection by one of our supervisors.
  • Experience - Shawn Mangan has been roofing since 1990.  He started his own business in 1996.

iNFINITY EXTERIORS
Aaron Bargurdes
aaron@infinityroofing.com
http://www.infinityroofing.com
Office: (262) 650-5040
​Cell: (414) 870-1522

You don’t have to worry about a manufacturer warranty being voided, because we never rush or take shortcuts. You will receive timely installations done the right way.  Infinity Exteriors has the highest customer satisfaction rate in the state of Wisconsin. We take pride in the work we do and understand the importance of protecting your investment. We wouldn’t still be in business if we slacked on our work.  In addition to our quality workmanship guarantee, we also offer a Price Match Guarantee. If you see another roofing contractor in the Milwaukee area offering the same services for less, let us know! Infinity Exteriors can beat or match what our competitors are doing. Don’t sacrifice quality for price!

Murphy's Exterior Construction
Shaun Murphy
shaun@murphysexteriorconstruction.com
http://www.murphyexteriorconstruction.com
Cell: (262) 370-6157

Shaun has a great reputation in the area and I have seen his top notch work many times over.  He has a lot of very talented people and will give you a fair price.  Shaun does just about any sort of exterior construction from windows and siding to roofs and gutters.  Let him know Matt the home inspector sent you and he will take extra good care of you.

Brown Contracting
Dave Brown
Cell # (414) 788-3955

dbrown165@wi.rr.com

Dave has many years working in the roofing industry and working with every type of roof out there.  He is one of the most honest guys I know and you can count on him charging you just enough money to stay in business.  He does high quality work and if he is going to do the work he insists on doing it right the first time.  he is very thorough and pays close attention to every detail.

HOME WARRANTY SERVICES

HSA Home Warranty Services
Customer Services - (800)367-1448
For over 39 years, we’ve helped homeowners like you protect that investment with exceptional service and customizable coverage options.An HSA home warranty is a one-year service contract that helps you pay to repair or replace covered parts of many home systems and appliances when they break down.

​Home breakdowns always seem to happen when you least expect them. Service requests can be submitted 24/7 online or by phone. With a nationwide network of thousands of qualified, independent contractors, help is never too far away.

See the plan contract at onlinehsa.com for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions.

Link to HSA brochure:
https://4bbdwp2p.media.zestyio.com/HSA-Wisconsin-Interactive-Brochure.pdf

HOME ENTERNTAINMENT

Flanners Home Entertainment and Technology Services

​Hour of Operation
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Grafton Location
(414)800-1480
2600 Washington Street in Grafton, Wisconsin

West Allis Location
(414)800-1480
331 S. 108th Street in West Allis, Wisconsin

A locally owned specialty retailer of better quality Audio and Video products, with expert advice to help with your selection and design. Flanners is your destination for leading edge technologies in audio, video and home automation! Give Flanners a call for all of your home audio, video, furniture, outdoor entertainment, home automation, racks, TV's,and SMART home technologies.

RADON MITIGATION SERVICES

Badger State Radon Services
Eric Lehner
stonedevinc@gmail.com
tel: (414) 659-0928

Radon mitigation is something that really takes a professional hand and these guys do great work.  I have seen a great deal of they work and have been very impressed.  They can come give you a free quote and they have the ability to work fast when needed.  There work is well polished and has a great appearance and will likely last the life of the property. They do guarantee their results and explain the system and its performance very well.

GENERAL CONTRACTING/REMODELING

Heidtke Builders Inc.
Ryan Heidtke
Tel: (414) 418-3908

These are the do-it-all guys in the contracting world.  From remodeling to new construction they can handle it all.  They are reasonably priced, have a lot of years of experience, and they employ nothing top notch professional craftsmen.  For a free quote give them a call and they would be happy to help.

FLOORING

B & C Flooring--
Robert Kondziella
bncfloorco@att.net
(262) 257-0404

These guys impressed me first when I saw the floor of a past client at a house warming party.  they took a damaged, stained, and disgusting floor of a foreclosure, that had years of carpet glued to it and nailed to it, and turned it into a beautiful master piece.  It seriously looked like they just put down brand new floors.  The color was so constant and the floor was so soft.  They even got down and did all of the corners of each room by hand. People will say wow every time they walk into your home.

HVAC

Jon Mitchell Air Conditioning and Heating
​Jon Mitchell
jon.mitchell@att.net
(414) 530-6556

Jon has extensive experience working in the HVAC industry.  I worked closely with Jon, over a period of 12 years, on more than 60+ HVAC related issues ranging from furnaces and A/C to ducting and venting.  Jon is very personable and takes pride in everything he does.  He also has an uncanny ability to take complex systems and put them into terms that every person can understand.  Jon is detail oriented and always leave a job cleaner than when he got there. 

Horsch & Miller
Derek Kuepper
www.horsch.miller.com
​Cell: (262) 644-5466

Horsch & Miller Inc., is committed to providing our customers with top quality products, installations and service. Horsch and Miller offers heating and cooling services and are based out of Slinger, but are will to travel longer distances if need be.  Not only do they provide top notch equipment, but group that with top notch craftsmanship and customer support.

PLUMBING

Horsch & Miller
Derek Kuepper
www.horsch.miller.com
​Cell: (262) 644-5466

Horsch & Miller Inc., is committed to providing our customers with top quality products, installations and service. Horsch and Miller offers heating and cooling services and are based out of Slinger, but are will to travel longer distances if need be.  Not only do they provide top notch equipment, but group that with top notch craftsmanship and customer support.

CONCRETE SERVICES

Level Headed Mudjackers LLC
Sam 
Cell #: (414) 552-0397
Office #: (414) 353-3133
Email: levelhm@gmail.com

Sam and his crew specialize in mudd jacking and flat work. They do a great job and just tell Sam you got his name from Matt the home inspector and he will do his best to give you a round about number, but he can't give you a hard quote without seeing and measuring the project.

Rodney Kreuger Concrete Services
Cell # (262) 237-4309
Office # (262) 241-3759

Rodney is an experienced concrete contractor specializing in flat work (patios, driveways, stairs, and walkways).  His specialty is stamping and coloring.  Concrete is what he does and its ALL he does.

Absolute Masonry LLC
Jesse Denz
(262) 483-0778

Jesse works for many large builders and has a great reputation in the construction industry. His attention to detail will leave your neighbors asking for his number.

PAINTING & DRYWALL/PLASTER SERVICES

JB Custom Drywall LLC
Jon Brown
Office - (262) 617-0637
​www.jbcustomdrywall.com
​Email - jon@JBCustomDrywall.com

We consider drywall to be more than just a building material. We approach drywall as art, and we specialize difficult and unique designs. You can count on us for complexly textured finishes that add excitement and character to your décor. We also provide more traditional wallboard when that is what the job requires. You can rely on us for complete drywall services.

FOUNDATION REPAIR SERVICES

Gaidisch Foundation Co.
(414) 282-1800
​www.gaidischfoundation.com

Specializing in foundation repairs and water sealing they can do it all.  They will do what it takes to make your foundation strong and your basement dry. Jeff and his team at Gaidisch have been working for my clients for a long time and have done outstanding work at a reasonable price.  They provide quality information and top notch services.

Advanced Restoration Inc.
Jordan Dimmer
Office - (414) 692-6575
​Cell - (262)770-1998

Jordan runs an outstanding group of professionals that perform a wide variety of repairs at residential, commercial, historical and institutional properties
  • Exterior - Tuck Pointing, Caulking, building cleaning and sand blasting
  • Foundations - Parging, foundation repairs, and drain tile repairs
  • Certified - WI Certified Lead Abatement & SIKA Aproved Contractor

GRADING / LANDSCAPING / PAVING

Unique Services Inc.
Jonathan Schultz
(262) 338-4804
​http://us-landscapes.com/

Unique Services, Inc. is a family owned, full service landscape company established in 1984. Since then we have provided our customers in southeast Wisconsin, and beyond, with a great value in landscape products and services by utilizing cutting edge techniques and proven industry practices.  It is our goal to help our customers realize their dreams.  We have the capability of offering creative landscape design alternatives to meet the needs and desires of our customers.  Whether it is an entire project start to finish, a design, or just the materials and technical help to install your project yourself, we can help!  Please let our experienced staff assist you with any of your landscape dreams.

Landscapes Master--James Schumacher
http://www.landscapemasterwi.com
(262) 617-5019

If landscaping is your needs these guys can definitely help make your yard look like a million bucks.  They specialize in stone work )walkways, retaining walls, water features, etc.)  Give James a call and see what he and his staff can do for you.

Creek View Landscaping
Steve Zoromski
http://www.creekviewlandscape.com/experience.html
(262) 644-9622

Great vision for every setting and they have the people to get the job done in a timely fashion.  Steve won't do it halfway so please don't ask him too.  He wants to do it right the first time, which is the sign of a true professional.  They do it all from maintenance to design.  Give them the idea and they can make it into a reality.

Gierach's Grading and Paving
Dale Gierach
http://www.gierachsgrading.com
(262) 238-0900

Dale has been doing grading and paving for upwards of 20 years and I have known and trusted him with referrals for just about as long.  Dale is great guys that will give you an honest price for a well done professional job. he specializes in  asphalt drives and parking lots as well as stone drive installations.

WINDOWS, GLASS, & DOORS

Wing Span Glass
http://www.wingspanglass.com
(262) 252-0303

Located in Menomonee Falls they do an outstanding job with windows, doors, glass shower doors, thermal pane replacement, Storm & Screen doors, and can handle jobs big or small.  Give them a call today for a free quote.

All American Window & Door
(262) 255-7170

WHY CHOOSE ALL AMERICAN WINDOW & DOOR? 
Because from whom you buy can be just as important as what you buy.
  • Huge show room located on Mequon Road in Germantown
  • A refreshing experience awaits you when you choose All American Window & Door.
  • Celebrating 33 years in the business of providing great customer service and high quality products
  • Top notch sales, installation, and repair teams
  • Free quotes

Total Glass Service
Jeff Hader
(262) 673-4090
​www.totalglassandpaint.com

Located in Hartford on Hwy 83 and Monroe a one stop shop for all your window, door, and painting needs 
Reasonable prices, prompt quality service, and design services available.
  • Huge show room just south of downtown Hartford
  • Residential & Commercial Glass and door mobile service 
  • Family owned and operated since 1960
  • Full service glass and paint shop specializing in many types of high quality paints, shower doors, mirrors, glass replacement, screen repair, window treatments, and commercial door and window repair
  • Free quotes and a huge showroom of the latest and greatest in glass products

GRANITE / STONE / MASONRY

Grimm Construction, Inc.
Barry Grimm
(262) 490-7517

Barry and his  family have operated this family run business for many years and offer all forms of masonry construction services.  As is with all of the contractors I refer he will give you a free honest quote and they do absolutely beautiful work.

Anderson Granite Works
Gary Anderson
andersongraniteworks@hotmail.com
(262) 252-2035

Beautiful work and craftsmanship backed by outstanding customer service.  Gary has a great reputation in the area and works with a wide variety of builders.  He would be happy to give you a free quote and make your dreams become a reality.  If you want a high quality granite job at a reasonable price he is your man.

Windisch Tile & Stone
Matt Windisch
twindischtile@yahoo.com
(262) 384-0368

Matt has worked with a number of my clients and done beautiful work and left them very happy about their project.  He works fast and cleans up after himself so you can enjoy your project. Over the last 25 years he and his crew have done large scale projects for big companies like Kohler to tiny little half bath floor jobs.

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

Hartland Overhead Door
http://www.hartlandoverheaddoor.com
(262) 966-9811

I have worked with this company for the last 10 years on the multi-unit properties I managed and they were always on-time, did quality work, and charged a reasonable price.

Cedarburg Overhead Door
Jerry Herbst
http://www.cedarburgoverheaddoor.com
(262) 377-3620

Call Jerry at Cedarburg overhead door.  This guy even answers the phone on Sunday's.  He fixed my folks door a few years ago and my dad said you have to recommend this guy.  I don't subject new clients to my contractor experiments so I waited until I needed some work done and go figure I had a spring go out on Sunday so I gave them a call and this guy answered the phone and was even willing to come out that same night to take care of it. Unbelievable...Jerry take a day off.

ELECTRICAL

Current Electric
https://currentelectricco.com/
​(262) 236-7120

Professionals who explain the process from start to finish. Recommended by Realtors we work with regularly.