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Real 5-star Google reviews from our Modern Painters customers — the same crew and standard now serving Wisconsin.
The cleanest, most professional paint job we've ever had done. They treated our home like it was their own. Would absolutely hire again.
Eli and his crew were punctual, communicative, and the finished product exceeded our expectations. Our exterior looks brand new.
Had our kitchen cabinets refinished and they look factory new. The prep work was incredible. You can tell they care about quality.
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A recent interior painting customer on what it’s like to work with us — the prep, the care, and the finish. This is the standard, every job.
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Modern Painting & Roofing is a painting and roofing company built for the way Wisconsin homes actually live. Our seasons swing hard — freeze-thaw cycles that pry at every seam, ice and snow load that tests a roof all winter, lake-effect humidity, and hot, sticky summers. We plan our work around that reality, not against it, so the finish you pay for is the finish you still have years from now.
Everything we do starts with prep, because prep is where the real work hides. On the painting side that means honest washing, scraping, sanding, sound caulking, priming bare and problem spots, and only painting in the conditions a coating actually needs to cure and bond — which is why our exterior season runs roughly May through October, not whenever it's convenient. Cut corners disappear under fresh paint for a little while. Then a Wisconsin winter finds every one of them. We'd rather spend the extra hours up front than come back to fix what should have been done right the first time.
We're painters first, and roofing is handled by a licensed Wisconsin roofing partner crew that holds to the same standard we do. That keeps your roof in the hands of people who do it every day, with the same prep-first, do-it-once mindset we bring to a paint job. Whether it's a fresh exterior, refreshed interiors, or a roof that has taken a beating from hail and wind, you get one accountable company coordinating the whole thing and one crew of standards to answer for the result.
We're licensed, bonded and insured, and our work is backed in writing — a clear, written workmanship warranty and a clear written estimate, so you know what you're getting and what it costs before anyone picks up a brush or sets a ladder. No vague promises, no surprise line items, no pressure. Just a plain explanation of the plan, the materials, and the timeline, and a crew that shows up when we say we will and respects your home while we're there.
We're local to Waukesha County and Greater Milwaukee — Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Delafield, Oconomowoc, and on into Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Mequon, Bay View, and Greenfield. We carry the same name and the same standard as Modern Painters in Phoenix, Arizona, our sister company, so the care and the craftsmanship are exactly what you'd expect — just built for snow instead of sun. When you're ready, we'll walk your project, talk through your options honestly, and give you a free estimate with no obligation.
- Prep-first, every job — washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming before a single finish coat goes on
- Two trades, one accountable company — painting by us, roofing by a licensed Wisconsin partner crew held to the same standard
- Licensed, bonded and insured, with a written workmanship warranty and a clear written estimate up front
- Local crews who know Wisconsin weather — freeze-thaw, snow load, lake-effect humidity, and the short exterior-paint season
A finish that lasts through Wisconsin seasons.
Full prep, premium coatings, and clean job sites — interior, exterior, and cabinets.
Explore painting → RoofingRoofs built for snow, ice & storms.
Replacement, repair, and honest storm & hail damage help — fulfilled by our licensed WI roofing crew.
Explore roofing →Paint That Holds Up to Wisconsin
Wisconsin is hard on paint. Freeze-thaw cycles work at every seam and edge all winter, hot humid summers swell and shrink the wood, and lake-effect moisture off the lake never really lets up. Finishes that were never prepped right don't just fade here. They peel, blister, and let water into the places you can't see.
That's why we treat prep as the job, not the warm-up. Before a brush touches your home, we scrape and sand failing coats back to a sound surface, spot-prime bare wood and stains, fill and caulk the gaps where water sneaks in, and let everything cure before topcoats go on. We match the right coating to the surface and the season, so the finish flexes with the wood through the cold instead of cracking off it.
Inside, we paint walls, trim, ceilings, and whole-home refreshes with the same care, and we keep your home livable while we work. Floors and furniture get covered, edges stay crisp, and the air stays as clean as we can keep it. It's the kind of detail you notice in the corners and along the trim, long after the crew has gone.
Cabinets are their own craft. A proper cabinet finish means cleaning and degreasing, sanding for adhesion, and spraying durable coatings that level out smooth and stand up to daily hands, steam, and cleaning. Done right, it gives a tired kitchen a built-from-new look without the cost of replacing the boxes.
We respect your home and your time. Job sites stay tidy from day one to final walkthrough, the crew is courteous, and the cleanup is real, not a quick sweep on the way out. You'll know what's happening each day and what comes next.
Wisconsin's exterior painting window is short, roughly May through October, so the calendar fills fast once the weather turns. If you're planning outside work for this season, the earlier we talk, the better your spot and your timeline. Our work is backed by a written workmanship warranty, and we're licensed, bonded, and insured.
- Interior: walls, trim, ceilings, and whole-home refreshes with clean, low-disruption job sites
- Exterior: prep-first repaints built to survive freeze-thaw and humid summers
- Cabinets: degreased, sanded, and sprayed for a smooth, hard-wearing kitchen finish
- Right coatings for the surface and the season, applied to last
- Backed by a written workmanship warranty; licensed, bonded, and insured
Painting, done the right way.
Exterior Painting
Wisconsin exteriors take a beating — freeze-thaw, ice, UV, and humidity all in one year.
Learn more →Interior Painting
Wisconsin winters are long — which makes the cold months the perfect time to transform the inside of your home.
Learn more →Cabinet Refinishing
A factory-smooth cabinet finish for a fraction of replacement — dust-controlled spray application, durable cured coatings, and a kitchen that looks new without the demolition.
Learn more →Epoxy Floor Coatings
Durable, cold-tolerant epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings for Wisconsin garages and basements — built to handle road salt, freeze-thaw, and moisture, with a finish that wipes clean for years.
Learn more →Roofing built for Wisconsin winters and storm season
A roof in southeastern Wisconsin works harder than most. It carries heavy snow load through January, rides out freeze-thaw swings that pry at shingles and flashing, and takes the brunt of summer hail and straight-line wind. We handle roofing the same way we handle paint: get the details right, document everything, and build for the way our weather actually behaves. All roofing is performed and warrantied by our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner, so the crew on your roof knows local code, local suppliers, and local winters firsthand.
Most homeowners come to us for one of two things. Either a roof has reached the end of its life and it is time for a full replacement, or a specific problem needs a focused repair before it spreads. We walk both the same way — a real look in the attic and on the deck, not a glance from the driveway — so the plan matches the roof you have, not a one-size quote. New tear-offs get proper underlayment, ice-and-water shield in the valleys and along the eaves, and clean flashing details where leaks usually start.
Ice dams are the classic Wisconsin headache. When attic heat melts snow that refreezes at the cold eaves, water backs up under the shingles and finds its way inside. The fix is rarely just the roof surface — it is ventilation and the right protective membrane working together. We look at intake and exhaust, eave and valley protection, and how the whole system sheds water and sheds heat, so the roof stays cold where it should and dry where it counts.
After a hard storm, we provide a thorough inspection and clear, photo-documented findings on hail bruising, wind-lifted shingles, and damaged flashing or vents. We lay out what we see in plain language and honest paperwork you can keep, and we work alongside your process without overstating anything. We do not handle, file, or negotiate insurance claims, and we never touch your deductible — our job is to give you an accurate, well-documented picture of the roof's condition so you can make an informed decision.
Ventilation and gutters round out the system. Balanced attic airflow protects your shingles from cooking in summer and helps keep ice dams from forming in winter, while properly pitched, leak-free gutters carry meltwater away from your foundation instead of into it. We look at these as part of the roof, not afterthoughts — because a roof that cannot breathe or drain will not last, no matter how good the shingles are.
Whether you need a full replacement, a targeted repair, a post-storm inspection, or a second opinion you can trust, our team and our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner stand behind the work with a written workmanship warranty. We serve Waukesha County and Greater Milwaukee — from Brookfield, Pewaukee, and Delafield to Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay, and Mequon — and we treat every home like it has to get through the next winter, because it does.
- Roof replacement with ice-and-water shield and proper flashing
- Roof repair and leak diagnosis, attic to deck
- Storm and hail inspections with clear, photo-documented findings
- Attic ventilation to fight ice dams and summer heat
- Gutter repair and replacement for proper meltwater drainage
Roofing that holds the line.
Roof Replacement
A new roof that handles everything southeast Wisconsin throws at it — snow load, ice dams, freeze-thaw, and summer storms.
Learn more →Storm & Hail Damage Restoration
Hail and high winds hit southeast Wisconsin hard.
Learn more →Roof Repair
A small leak becomes a big problem fast in Wisconsin.
Learn more →Free Roof Inspections
Whether you're buying a home, just had a storm, or your roof is getting up in age, a thorough inspection tells you exactly where you stand — with photos and a clear written summary.
Learn more →Ventilation & Ice-Dam Prevention
Ice dams aren't a roofing accident — they're a ventilation and insulation problem.
Learn more →Gutters & Downspouts
Your roof and gutters are one system.
Learn more →Roofs and finishes built for snow, ice, and storms.
Prep-first craftsmanship, materials matched to our climate, and a written workmanship warranty — for homes across Waukesha County and Greater Milwaukee.
Get a free estimate →From tired to transformed.
A full exterior repaint right here in our Wisconsin service area — same home, brand-new life. Prep-first, finished to last through every season.
The 80% Nobody Sees Is What Lasts
Here's the truth most contractors won't lead with: paint and roofs rarely fail because the product was bad. They fail because the prep was rushed, skipped, or hidden under a fast coat that looked great on day one and started peeling by the second winter. The materials get blamed, but the corner-cutting is what gave out. In Wisconsin, where the surface gets baked in humid July sun and then locked in ice by January, that shortcut shows up faster and uglier than almost anywhere else.
Real prep is the unglamorous part, and it's where we spend our time. On exteriors that means pressure washing, scraping, and sanding back failing layers, spot-priming bare wood and chalky spots, caulking gaps where water sneaks in, and protecting everything we're not painting. On roofing, our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner does the same kind of underneath work: removing the old material, inspecting and repairing the decking, and getting underlayment, flashing, and ventilation right before a single shingle is set. None of it shows in the finished photo. All of it decides how long the finished photo stays true.
Materials matter too, but only once the surface is ready to hold them. We choose paints and coatings rated for freeze-thaw cycles and big swings between humid heat and hard cold, the kind that stay flexible instead of going brittle and cracking when the siding contracts at five below. Roofing systems are specified for ice and snow load, lake-effect moisture, and the wind and hail that roll through with our worst storms, with ice-and-water protection in the vulnerable zones. A premium can in the wrong hands still fails. The right system, installed onto honest prep, is what actually earns its keep here.
We're also realistic about our season. Exterior painting in this climate runs roughly May through October, because temperature and dew point decide whether a coating cures or just sits there and lets go later. We won't push exterior work into conditions where it can't bond properly just to keep a calendar full, and we'll tell you plainly when a window is too tight. That kind of straight talk is the whole point, because the work you can't see is exactly the work you have to be able to trust.
Craftsmanship without accountability is just a good day that happened to go well. So we put it in writing, back our work with a written workmanship warranty, and stand behind what we install with the same crew you met at the estimate. If something isn't right, you talk to us, not a call center. Prep is invisible by nature, which is exactly why we'd rather show you ours than ask you to take it on faith.
- Surface prep first: wash, scrape, sand, prime, and seal before any finish coat goes on
- Materials matched to Wisconsin: coatings and roofing systems rated for freeze-thaw, snow load, humidity, and storms
- Honest scheduling: exterior painting in the right weather window, not pushed into conditions that won't cure
- Written workmanship warranty and the same crew from estimate to final walkthrough
What to expect, from first call to final walkthrough
Hiring a painter or a roofing crew shouldn't feel like a leap of faith. From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, our job is to keep you informed, protect your home, and do the work the way it should be done. Here is how a project with us actually goes.
It starts with a free, no-pressure estimate. We come out, look closely at what you have, and listen to what you want, whether that's a full exterior repaint in Brookfield or a roof that took a beating in the last storm. There's no hard sell and no rush. You'll get an honest read on the condition of your home and straight answers to your questions.
From there we put together a clear written quote with an honest scope. We tell you what we recommend, what we don't, and why, so the price on the page matches the work in the driveway. No vague line items, no surprises halfway through. If something can wait or be done more affordably, we'll say so.
Then comes the part that makes or breaks a job: prep. For painting, that means washing surfaces, scraping and repairing, caulking gaps, and priming bare spots so the finish actually bonds and lasts through Wisconsin's freeze-thaw winters and humid summers. For roofing, our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner handles tear-off, inspects the decking for hidden rot or soft spots, and corrects what's underneath before a single shingle goes down. Cutting corners here is where most paint jobs and roofs fail early, so we don't.
Before any product goes on, we protect the home and your landscaping. We cover and move what needs covering, mask off windows, trim, and fixtures, and lay down protection over walkways, shrubs, and beds. Your property should look cared for while we're there, not torn apart.
Execution is done by skilled hands who take pride in the details, clean lines, even coverage, proper flashing, and fasteners driven right. We clean up every single day, so your driveway and yard stay usable and nothing dangerous gets left out overnight. You're never living on a job site longer than you have to.
When the work is done, we walk the project with you. We point out what we did, you tell us if anything needs another look, and we don't call it finished until you're genuinely happy with it. To stand behind that, your project is covered by a written workmanship warranty, with roofing warrantied through our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner. Honest scope, real prep, and a finish built to hold up to Waukesha County and greater Milwaukee weather, that's what to expect.
- 1. Free, no-pressure estimate and an honest look at your home
- 2. Clear written quote with a straightforward, honest scope
- 3. Thorough prep, wash, repair, and prime, or tear-off and deck inspection
- 4. Careful protection of your home, landscaping, and walkways
- 5. Skilled execution with attention to the details that last
- 6. Daily clean-up so your property stays safe and usable
- 7. Final walkthrough plus a written workmanship warranty
Backed in writing.
Every completed project is backed by a written workmanship warranty. We're licensed, bonded & insured, and we put our standards on paper so you know exactly what to expect — long after the last coat is dry and the final shingle is set.
We're prep-first by default: surfaces are cleaned, repaired, and primed before any finish goes on, because that's what makes the work last. And if anything ever needs attention under your warranty, we come back and make it right.
Written Workmanship Warranty
This certifies that our prep, application, and finish on completed work are guaranteed against defects in workmanship — covered in writing, and standing behind every project we deliver.
Recent projects, real results.
A look at the prep-first standard we bring to every Wisconsin home.
The cleanest, most professional paint job we've ever had done. They treated our home like it was their own.
Proudly Serving Waukesha County & Greater Milwaukee
We're a Wisconsin painting and roofing company rooted right here in southeastern Wisconsin, working in the same neighborhoods we live in. From the older homes near downtown Waukesha to the lakeside properties around Pewaukee, Delafield, and Oconomowoc, we know this housing stock because we've spent years on ladders and rooftops across it. When you hire a local crew, you get people who understand how a Wisconsin winter treats a home and how to prep for it.
Across Waukesha County, we paint and protect homes in Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Delafield, and Oconomowoc. These towns run the full range, from tidy ranch homes and mid-century split-levels to brick colonials and newer builds out by the lakes. A first-coat-of-paint approach doesn't work the same on a sun-baked west wall in New Berlin as it does on a shaded north face in Elm Grove, and a roof in Oconomowoc that catches lake-effect wind needs a different eye than one tucked into a Brookfield cul-de-sac. We plan the work around the home in front of us, not a one-size template.
In Greater Milwaukee, we serve Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Mequon, Bay View, and Greenfield. So many of these homes carry real history, the kind of older plaster, deep wood trim, and original siding that rewards patience and punishes shortcuts. Lake-effect humidity, hard freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy snow load test every exterior surface and every roofline, which is why thorough surface prep and honest moisture management matter far more than a quick coat of color. We treat these homes the way we'd treat our own.
Knowing the local climate is half the job. Our exterior painting season here is short, roughly May through October, so we schedule carefully to put paint down when temperatures and humidity actually cooperate, giving coatings the conditions they need to cure and bond. We watch for the moisture that freeze-thaw drives behind siding and trim, and on roofing our licensed Wisconsin roofing crew accounts for ice and snow load, wind, hail, and the severe storms that roll through every season. That local read is something an out-of-town outfit simply can't bring.
More than anything, we work neighbor to neighbor. We show up when we say we will, keep the site clean, protect your landscaping and walkways, and walk the finished work with you before we call it done. We're easy to reach, we answer honestly, and we stand behind our work with a written workmanship warranty. If you're anywhere in Waukesha County or Greater Milwaukee, we'd be glad to take a look and give you a straight, no-pressure assessment of what your home actually needs.
- Waukesha County — Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Delafield, Oconomowoc
- Greater Milwaukee — Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Mequon, Bay View, Greenfield
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Answers before you book.
What affects the cost of a painting or roofing project?
Every home is different, so the honest answer is it depends on a few specifics. For painting, the size of the surface, the number of stories, the condition of the existing finish, and how much prep and repair the substrate needs all move the price. For roofing, it comes down to the roof's pitch and footprint, the material you choose, and what we find once we get up close. Wisconsin weather plays a role too, since freeze-thaw and storm exposure can mean more repair before we coat or cover anything. We walk the property, talk through your goals, and give you a clear written estimate before any work begins.
How long do projects usually take?
It depends on scope, but we always give you a realistic timeline up front instead of a vague promise. A single-room interior repaint moves quickly, while a full exterior with heavy prep takes longer, especially around our short Wisconsin painting season. Roofing timelines depend on the size and pitch of the roof and the material, and our licensed Wisconsin roofing crew works to keep tear-off and installation tight and weather-aware. Cold, rain, and lake-effect humidity can shift a schedule, so we build in honest windows and keep you posted. You will know what is happening each day, and we do not consider a job done until the cleanup and final walkthrough are complete.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. Modern Painting & Roofing is Licensed, Bonded & Insured, and we are happy to confirm that before you ever sign anything. Roofing work is performed and warrantied by our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner, so that side of the job is handled by a properly credentialed crew as well. We think this should be the baseline for anyone you let onto your property, not a selling point, but homeowners ask, so we say it plainly. Hiring a contractor is a trust decision, and we would rather you feel completely comfortable with who is doing the work and standing behind it before the first brush or shingle goes on.
Do you offer a written warranty?
We do. We stand behind our painting with a written workmanship warranty, so the commitment is on paper and not just a handshake. On the roofing side, your work is covered by a written warranty through our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner, who performs and warranties that scope. We will walk you through exactly what is covered before the project starts, in plain language, so there are no surprises later. Wisconsin winters are hard on finishes and roofs, and we prep and install with that in mind, but a clear warranty is how we make sure you are protected if something is not right. Ask us and we will lay it all out.
What is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Wisconsin?
The reliable exterior window here runs roughly from May through October, when temperatures and humidity let paint cure the way it should. Coatings need consistent warmth and dry conditions to bond and form a durable film, and applying them too cold or too damp invites peeling and adhesion problems down the road. Late spring through early fall gives us the steadiest stretch, and we watch the forecast closely for lake-effect humidity and surprise cold snaps. Because that season is short and books up, it helps to plan ahead. If you reach out early, we can get your exterior scheduled in the right conditions rather than rushing it at the edge of the cold.
Can you paint interiors in winter?
Absolutely, and winter is one of the smartest times to do it. While exterior painting waits for warm, dry weather, interior work goes on comfortably year-round in your climate-controlled home. It is a great way to use the long Wisconsin winter productively and have fresh rooms ready before spring. We are careful about ventilation and use low-odor products where it makes sense, and we mask, cover, and protect your floors and furnishings so the space stays livable. Our prep is the same whether it is January or July: clean surfaces, patch and sand, prime where needed, and apply even, durable coats. Booking interiors in the colder months also tends to mean more flexible scheduling.
What should I do after storm or hail damage, and how do you work with insurance?
First, stay safe and avoid climbing up yourself, then call us for a thorough inspection. Wisconsin storms bring hail, high wind, and heavy snow load, and damage is not always visible from the ground. We get up close, document what we find with clear photos and written notes, and give you an honest assessment of the condition of your roof and exterior. That documentation is yours to use as you work through your own insurance process. We work honestly alongside that process and answer your questions, but the claim and any decisions about your deductible stay between you and your insurer. Our job is straightforward: inspect carefully, document clearly, and do quality repair work.
Do you handle both painting and roofing?
Yes, and that is part of why homeowners like working with us. Painting and roofing both protect your home from the same harsh Wisconsin elements, so it makes sense to have one trusted point of contact for the exterior. Our painting work is done by our own crews, and roofing is performed and warrantied by our licensed Wisconsin roofing partner, so every part of the job is handled by people who do it well. Whether you need a fresh exterior repaint, interior work, a roof repair, or a full roof, we can coordinate it cleanly and keep the communication simple. One call gets you a careful inspection and an honest plan for whatever your home needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Waukesha County and Greater Milwaukee. In Waukesha County that includes Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Delafield, and Oconomowoc. Across Greater Milwaukee we work in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Mequon, Bay View, and Greenfield. These are our neighbors, and we know how this region's freeze-thaw cycles, lake-effect humidity, and severe storms test a home's paint and roof over the years. That local knowledge shapes how we prep and what we recommend. If you are nearby and not sure whether you are in our area, just reach out and ask. We are always glad to take a look and point you in the right direction, even if it turns out we are not the right fit.
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