Windows, Bathrooms and Exteriors in La Crosse, WI
Firm Foundation Construction is based on Hauser Street in La Crosse. Fourteen years in, the standard has not changed: straight answers, clear communication and craftsmanship that holds up through Wisconsin winters. We are licensed and insured, and we work on homes all across the city.
La Crosse homes: what the numbers tell us
La Crosse is an older city. According to Census-based estimates, the typical La Crosse home was built around 1965, and more than half of the city's homes date to before 1970. Roughly a quarter were built before 1940, and in the 54603 ZIP code around our Hauser Street office, close to a third are that old.
- Typical home built around 1965.
- Roughly 26% of homes built before 1940.
- Roughly 30% built between 1940 and 1969.
- About half of the city's housing is single-family detached homes.
Homes this age come with quirks: windows cut to non-standard openings, compact bathrooms, plumbing that deserves a look once the walls are open. We check for all of it at your free consultation, so nothing catches you off guard halfway through.
Replacement windows in La Crosse
In an older La Crosse home, the original windows are often drafty, painted shut or cut to an opening no catalog size will fit. We replace them with energy-efficient double- or triple-pane units in durable vinyl and other frames, measured to your openings and installed with care.
Replacement windows in La Crosse
Bathroom remodeler in La Crosse
Many La Crosse bathrooms are compact and built around a tub-and-shower combination. We turn them into rooms that work harder: a walk-in shower, smarter storage, custom cabinetry, or a complete remodel.
Bathroom remodeler in La Crosse
A recent La Crosse project: a new first impression
One La Crosse home recently traded a tired cream exterior for deep green siding. While the crew was already working at height, we added crisp white window wraps, which frame every window and tie the whole look together. The red arched front door now stands out as the centerpiece it was always meant to be. Read the full before and after.
Kitchen remodeling in La Crosse
Kitchens in older La Crosse homes are often compact and closed off from the rooms around them. We reshape them around the way you cook and gather, with custom cabinetry and finishes chosen to last.
Kitchen remodeling in La Crosse
Custom decks in La Crosse
A deck stretches your living space through a Wisconsin summer, as long as it is built to handle the winters. We design and build custom decks with durable materials such as TimberTech.
Visit or call our La Crosse office
Firm Foundation Construction
2120 Hauser Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
Phone: 608-721-1991
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Why a La Crosse office matters
Having our office in La Crosse means you can reach a real person who knows your area. You are not calling a distant call center or waiting on a crew that is hours away. When something comes up mid-project, the people who planned the work are close enough to look at it. That local presence is part of what we mean by "white-glove" service.
La Crosse questions, answered
Can I stop by your office?
Our office is at 2120 Hauser Street in La Crosse and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on weekends. Call 608-721-1991 first and we will set a time so someone is ready to sit down with you and look at your plans.
What happens at the free consultation?
We come to your home to talk through what you want, or to look at damage if something has gone wrong. You leave with a detailed assessment at no cost. We also cover materials and timing, so you know what to expect before you decide anything.
My La Crosse home was built before 1940. Can the windows be replaced?
In many cases, yes. Older homes often have non-standard openings, so we measure carefully and look at the condition of the framing during the consultation. We will tell you what the job involves and recommend replacement only where it makes sense.
Can I combine projects, like siding and windows?
Yes, and it often makes practical sense. On a recent La Crosse siding project, the crew was already on site, so we added new white window wraps in the same visit. Tell us everything you are considering and we will suggest a sensible order of work.
What materials do you use?
We use American-made products wherever we can, with brands such as Pella, Malarkey and TimberTech. We choose them because they are built to stand up to the Wisconsin climate. At your consultation we will explain which options suit your home.
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