Usually, yes. University Heights is one of Madison’s local historic districts, so exterior changes generally need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Madison Landmarks Commission. We help plan materials and details that fit the district’s standards before work starts.

Yes. Once the limb is off the roof, we provide same-day emergency tarping and board-up to stop water from getting in, then document the damage for your insurance claim and handle the roof, siding or gutter repairs under the same claim.

Yes, and fiberglass is often a strong fit. Its frames are narrow and paintable, so it can match the look of original wood windows better than vinyl. In University Heights and other historic districts, approval is case by case, and clad wood is usually the safest choice. We’ll help you pick the option most likely to be approved.

In most cases, yes. Damage from a tree or limb falling in a storm is usually a covered peril under Wisconsin homeowner policies, minus your deductible. Coverage depends on your specific policy, so we document the damage and meet your adjuster on site. See how our insurance claim process works.

Yes. On older homes in Vilas, Regent and Dudgeon-Monroe, we pull the old siding back far enough to check the sheathing and wall framing before anything new goes on, because hidden rot is common on homes this age. James Hardie fiber cement is a popular choice here for its durability and its historic look.