About Our Journey
Built for Wisconsin · Backed by Expertise
The Exteriors Company was founded with one simple belief: homeowners deserve honest guidance, exceptional craftsmanship backed by warranty, and a team that treats every project like it’s their own. Discover the people, values, and purpose behind everything we build.
Meet The Owner
Ryan Swanson
Welcome to The Exteriors Company, where passion meets integrity in the construction industry. I’m Ryan Swanson, the founder and driving force behind this venture. My journey in entrepreneurship commenced back in 2009 during my college days at Northern Illinois University. Back then, I embarked on my first business venture, a Deck and Landscaping company, which laid the groundwork for my enduring passion for the construction field.
In 2013, armed with a degree in Industrial Engineering, I redirected my focus towards a corporate path, delving into a fulfilling career as an Engineer. Climbing the ranks to upper management over the subsequent decade, I honed my skills but felt a persistent pull back to my roots—the construction industry that had always resonated with me.
In a pivotal moment in 2023, I made the decision to bid farewell to a well-known exterior company and the cherished colleagues I had grown with. This marked a profound shift as I sought to rekindle my entrepreneurial flame and create something meaningful. It was time to build a company not just on bricks and mortar but on values and ethics that resonate with me deeply.
Thus, The Exteriors Company was born—a testament to my commitment to delivering quality services anchored in values. Here, we don’t just construct buildings; we build relationships. My mission is clear: to infuse integrity into every aspect of our work, from the foundations we lay to the relationships we nurture.
The Exteriors Company isn’t just a business; it’s an embodiment of a passion reignited and a commitment to ethical practices. Join us in this journey where craftsmanship meets character, and where every project is a testament to our dedication to excellence in the construction industry. Welcome to The Exteriors Company, where values matter, and quality is non-negotiable.
“I believe when you support your people and you understand your customers’ needs, the rest falls in place. As an owner your biggest assets are your people and customers, without them you are a fish without water.”
Here To Help
Your Trusted Partner In Exterior Resilience
The Exteriors Company places a strong emphasis on fostering meaningful customer-staff relationships. Our contractors and staff collaborate closely with each customer, thoroughly understanding the unique requirements of every project. This personalized approach has proven successful, with our customers appreciating and valuing these relationships as much as we do!
GAF- and Malarkey-certified roof replacement, repair, and storm-damage restoration built for Wisconsin winters.
James Hardie, LP SmartSide, Diamond Kote, and CertainTeed siding that boosts curb appeal and stands up to freeze-thaw.
ENERGY STAR®-rated replacement windows, correctly flashed and integrated with the siding so they never leak.
Seamless 26-gauge aluminum gutters and guards that move water off the roof and away from the foundation.
Inspected, documented, and taken through your insurance claim from adjuster meeting to final payment.
When the roof, siding, windows, and gutters have all reached end of life at once, we replace the entire envelope as one coordinated, correctly-sequenced project.
How An Exteriors Project Runs
On the outside of a house, sequence is everything. This is what “one contractor managing the whole envelope” actually means.
1. Free inspection & assessment
We walk the roof, siding, windows, and gutters, document condition and any storm damage, and identify which trades the project actually needs.
2. Insurance & scope
If storm damage is involved, we meet the adjuster on site, build and defend the scope of work, and make sure nothing gets missed before anything is signed.
3. Fixed written scope
A line-item contract with a real number and schedule, plus material and color selections. No open-ended surprises.
4. Roof first, then wall
The envelope goes on in the right order — roofing and flashing, then windows, then siding and trim — so each layer laps over the one below it and water always sheds outward.
5. The transitions
Step and counter-flashing, window head-flashing, kick-out flashing, and drip edge behind the gutters. This is where a single contractor earns the job — the seams no individual trade owns on its own.
6. Cleanup & final walkthrough
Magnetic nail sweep, full-site cleanup, and a walkthrough before you sign off. One warranty covers the finished exterior.
1. Free inspection & assessment
We walk the roof, siding, windows, and gutters, document condition and any storm damage, and identify which trades the project actually needs.
2. Insurance & scope
If storm damage is involved, we meet the adjuster on site, build and defend the scope of work, and make sure nothing gets missed before anything is signed.
3. Fixed written scope
A line-item contract with a real number and schedule, plus material and color selections. No open-ended surprises.
4. Roof first, then wall
The envelope goes on in the right order — roofing and flashing, then windows, then siding and trim — so each layer laps over the one below it and water always sheds outward.
5. The transitions
Step and counter-flashing, window head-flashing, kick-out flashing, and drip edge behind the gutters. This is where a single contractor earns the job — the seams no individual trade owns on its own.
6. Cleanup & final walkthrough
Magnetic nail sweep, full-site cleanup, and a walkthrough before you sign off. One warranty covers the finished exterior.