2nd Life Home Remodeling in New Berlin WI
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Home Remodeling in West Allis, WI

Kitchen, bath, basement, and attic remodeling for West Allis bungalows, duplexes, and Cape Cods — by a family-owned team that knows pre-war construction.

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★ 5.0 (10)
Houzz
★ 4.7 (31)
Google
★ 4.8 (111)
Angi
A+
BBB since 2011
NARI
Certified Member
WI Lic#
1192772
Since 2003
Family-owned
1-Year
Workmanship warranty

Trusted Remodelers Serving West Allis

West Allis was built for the people who worked at Allis-Chalmers, and the housing reflects it: block after block of 1910s–1940s Milwaukee bungalows, duplexes and flats, and postwar Cape Cods, laid out tight on narrow lots. The craftsmanship is real — hardwood floors, plaster, built-ins — but so are the dated systems behind the walls.

2nd Life Home Remodeling is family-owned and based about 15 minutes west in New Berlin. Pre-war homes are our comfort zone. We’ve spent 20+ years modernizing kitchens and baths in bungalows like these without stripping out what makes them worth owning, finishing lower levels, and converting attics into real bedrooms and offices. We handle West Allis permitting through Building Inspection & Neighborhood Services.

Our West Allis Remodeling Services

Four core services, tailored to West Allis’ homes.

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Remodeling in West Allis: Local Know-How

What West Allis homeowners should know
Permitting
West Allis permits go through the Building Inspection & Neighborhood Services Department at City Hall (7525 W. Greenfield Ave; (414) 302-8400). Applications and plans are submitted to the department by email, and inspectors take scheduling calls in a set early-morning window — most inspections need 48 hours’ notice. We manage the submittal and the scheduling.
Home styles & era
1910s–1940s Milwaukee bungalows, duplexes, and flats through the older grid; Arts and Crafts and Tudor influences near the parks; and postwar Cape Cods and ranches toward the city’s outer edges.
Older-home notes
West Allis homes of this era commonly hide knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, plaster-and-lath walls, and little to no wall insulation. Narrow lots and tight stair runs also affect how material moves in and out — we plan the logistics, not just the design.
Climate
Milwaukee winters and humid summers are hard on century-old roofs, brick and block foundations, and original windows. Insulation, ice-dam protection, and moisture control are written into the scope from the start.
Historic Six PointsDowntown West AllisState Fair Park areaGreenfield ParkNational AvenueHoney CreekBeloit Road70th Street corridor

Recent West Allis-Area Projects

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What West Allis Homeowners Say

★ 5.0 Houzz (10)  ·  ★ 4.7 Google (31)  ·  ★ 4.8 Angi (111)
“Great communication — Tim let us know what was happening every step of the way. Our house was built in 1922, so hurdles were expected, but the crew showed up on time each day, cleaned up, and met all our requests. When a small flooring issue came up months later, they honored their one-year warranty and came right out. Highly recommend — we’ll be using them again.”
— Elizabeth P., verified 2nd Life client ★★★★★ via Angi

West Allis Remodeling FAQs

How do West Allis building permits work?
Building Inspection & Neighborhood Services (7525 W. Greenfield Ave, (414) 302-8400) reviews applications and plans submitted by email, then issues the permit for pickup. Most inspections need 48 hours’ notice, and inspectors take scheduling calls in a set early-morning window. We handle all of it on your behalf.
Can you remodel a West Allis bungalow without ruining its character?
That’s the whole goal. The original trim, hardwood, and built-ins are usually the best thing about these houses. We modernize the kitchen, bath, and systems while protecting the details that can’t be bought back once they’re gone.
What about knob-and-tube wiring or galvanized plumbing?
Extremely common in this housing stock. We identify knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, and insulation gaps during design and build the fixes into the scope up front, so the price you approve is the price that accounts for them.
How far is 2nd Life from West Allis?
About 15 minutes west in New Berlin (18480 W. National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146), family-owned since 2003.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor License #1192772, NARI Certified Member, BBB A+ since 2011, and a one-year workmanship warranty on every project.

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