Custom Deck Building
Custom deck building and porch remodeling.
Custom Deck Building and Porch Remodeling in Lake Mills, WI and Surrounding Areas
At Howell Building Care, we build and remodel beautiful, durable decks and porches for homeowners in Lake Mills, WI and nearby communities including Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, and Sun Prairie. Since 2020, we’ve been known for high-quality workmanship, honest pricing, and great customer care. Whether you’re replacing an aging deck, upgrading to composite materials, or converting a porch into a three-season room, our team brings expert craftsmanship to every job.
Decks That Are Built to Last
We design and construct custom decks that meet manufacturer specifications, local building codes, and your design goals. Our deck services include:
- Complete deck builds using composite or wood materials
- Custom railings, stairs, and picture framing details
- Deck resurfacing and repairs
- Covered and screened-in porch additions
- Porch conversions using high-quality vinyl windows
- Historical porch restoration
We also inspect existing joists and structures to determine if resurfacing is an option, helping you save on framing costs when possible.
Composite Deck Specialists
Most homeowners today are choosing low-maintenance composite decking with aluminum or decorative railings. We work with leading materials like Trex and Deckorators, and we install everything to manufacturer specs so your deck is protected by warranty.
Details matter to us. We picture-frame every deck to hide unsightly cut ends and give your deck a polished, finished look. We also miter and finish stair treads for a clean, custom appearance that sets our work apart.
Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space
From small back decks to multi-level builds, we help homeowners make the most of Wisconsin summers with outdoor living spaces that are both beautiful and functional. If you’re looking to:
- Replace an old wood deck with composite
- Add a screened-in porch to your home
- Create a space for grilling and entertaining
- Restore a historic porch with era-appropriate materials
…we’re ready to help.
Trusted in Jefferson and Dane Counties
We’ve completed deck and porch projects throughout the Lake Mills area, and
we’re proud to serve:
we’re proud to serve:
- Lake Mills, WI
- Jefferson, WI
- Fort Atkinson, WI
- Watertown, WI
- Sun Prairie, WI
- Nearby towns in Jefferson and Dane Counties
We’re fully licensed and insured, and we handle all required permits so you don’t have to worry about the details.
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Google Reviews
This is our second project with Caleb and his crew. First one was new windows for the house. It was a challenging project with some unique sized windows and it turned out wonderfully. Most recently we had our basement finished. Added a full bathroom, family room, and a bedroom. It’s beautiful and our family loves it. I find Caleb, his brothers, and crew to be extremely professional with excellent craftsmanship. If subcontractors are needed they do an excellent job of managing them. I highly recommend them for any home project.
We hired Howell for our basement finish project with the expectation that our project would be managed professionally and completed in a timely manner.
As the homeowners, we originally intended to manage the project ourselves and hired Howell for carpentry work. While we had no problems coordinating the trades we managed directly, Howell eventually assumed more of a general contractor role, with Caleb recommending bringing certain subcontractors under his management. We agreed because initially Caleb seemed responsive, responsible, and trustworthy. Unfortunately, that shift marked the beginning of the problems.
Our experience was marked by consistent lack of communication, poor project management, and ultimately, an incomplete job. Throughout the project, we had to chase down Caleb for updates and eventually coordinate directly with subs under Caleb’s management. The only time we received prompt communication was when a new invoice was being sent. When we raised concerns about incomplete work and withheld payment as leverage to encourage progress, we were immediately threatened with collections (just one day after an invoice was due).
Caleb has even admitted what we had suspected, which was that he had taken on too much work and our project was not a priority because it wasn’t as profitable (or large) as others he had later taken on. As a result, our job remains incomplete and has ultimately been abandoned by Howell. Howell’s intention to abandon the project was further evidenced by Caleb’s attempt to pass us off to another local contractor (but not as a sub and with no intention of honoring our agreed-upon price).
Despite having a signed agreement and multiple written requests to finish the work, Caleb has refused to schedule the remainder of our project and has argued (wrongly, in our opinion) that the signed estimate doesn’t constitute a binding contract. He now refuses to return our calls since receiving final payment. Ironically, the only portion of work that remains incomplete is Howell’s self-perform piece of finish carpentry work.
We have no complaints regarding the quality of carpentry work started by Howell, but we are deeply disappointed by the lack of professionalism and accountability. We typically like to support local business, but we would not recommend Howell to others based on our experience.
As the homeowners, we originally intended to manage the project ourselves and hired Howell for carpentry work. While we had no problems coordinating the trades we managed directly, Howell eventually assumed more of a general contractor role, with Caleb recommending bringing certain subcontractors under his management. We agreed because initially Caleb seemed responsive, responsible, and trustworthy. Unfortunately, that shift marked the beginning of the problems.
Our experience was marked by consistent lack of communication, poor project management, and ultimately, an incomplete job. Throughout the project, we had to chase down Caleb for updates and eventually coordinate directly with subs under Caleb’s management. The only time we received prompt communication was when a new invoice was being sent. When we raised concerns about incomplete work and withheld payment as leverage to encourage progress, we were immediately threatened with collections (just one day after an invoice was due).
Caleb has even admitted what we had suspected, which was that he had taken on too much work and our project was not a priority because it wasn’t as profitable (or large) as others he had later taken on. As a result, our job remains incomplete and has ultimately been abandoned by Howell. Howell’s intention to abandon the project was further evidenced by Caleb’s attempt to pass us off to another local contractor (but not as a sub and with no intention of honoring our agreed-upon price).
Despite having a signed agreement and multiple written requests to finish the work, Caleb has refused to schedule the remainder of our project and has argued (wrongly, in our opinion) that the signed estimate doesn’t constitute a binding contract. He now refuses to return our calls since receiving final payment. Ironically, the only portion of work that remains incomplete is Howell’s self-perform piece of finish carpentry work.
We have no complaints regarding the quality of carpentry work started by Howell, but we are deeply disappointed by the lack of professionalism and accountability. We typically like to support local business, but we would not recommend Howell to others based on our experience.
After being ghosted and over quoted by a bunch of the competition we found Howell. They came in gave us a fair quote, did the work when they said they would for the price they quoted And did a wonderful job. Very happy, highly recommended.
Excellent service and experience on our upstairs bathroom remodel. The project was a full gut and start over including all new plumbing and electrical. Caleb coordinated all of the sub-contractors and the whole project was stress free. The crews were always professional and thorough. Highly recommend and we'll use them again for future projects!
Caleb and his team are the best at what they do! Professional, speedy and extremely thorough service and great customer service! Highly recommend Howell Building Care for your needs!!
Very professional. Good communication and great work!!!
Caleb and team all do top notch work and at a fair price. They made what can be a very stressful event as easy as possible. It was a pleasure working with them!
Caleb and his team are efficient and were great with explaining options on my shower project. They also have great sub-contractors they trust, and I didn't have to find someone for my tiling!
Can't say enough great things about Caleb. He started on our basement after the water softener flooded it, and we kept him on to do the main floor also.