Professional Porch Installation in Wisconsin
Brew City Builders designs and installs custom porches for homeowners and businesses throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Whether you need a simple covered entryway or a fully customized outdoor living space, our team builds porches that fit your property, reflect your style, and match the way you want to enjoy your home.
Thoughtfully Designed Custom Porches
A well designed porch adds curb appeal, creates covered outdoor living space, and increases your home's value. If you're adding a welcoming front porch, a covered back porch for outdoor entertaining, or a screened porch to enjoy Wisconsin summers without bugs, Brew City Builders has the expertise to bring your vision to life.
We've been building custom porches throughout southeastern Wisconsin since 2003. We handle everything from design and material selection to structural engineering and installation. The result is a porch that looks like it's always been part of your home.
Call (414) 453-1235 to schedule a free consultation and 3D design session.
Bring Your Dream PoRCH to Life!
Ready to add charm, comfort, and lasting value to your property with a custom porch? Brew City Builders designs and installs custom porches for homeowners and businesses throughout southeastern Wisconsin with a strong focus on skilled craftsmanship and a smooth, organized experience from start to finish. Whether you already know exactly what you want or need help exploring design ideas, our team is here to guide you through every step from planning to installation. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward a custom porch built around your needs.
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Types of Porches We Build
Every porch we build is designed with purpose, blending functionality, comfort, and architectural style to create outdoor spaces that feel like a natural extension of your home.
Front Porches
Front porches create welcoming entrances and provide covered protection from weather when entering or leaving your home. We design front porches to complement your home's architectural style, whether that's traditional, craftsman, colonial, or modern.
A front porch might be a simple covered stoop with just enough room for a couple of chairs, or it could wrap around multiple sides of your home with space for substantial seating and entertaining. We customize the design to fit your needs and your home's proportions.
Back Porches
Back porches offer more privacy than front porches and typically provide larger spaces for entertaining and relaxation. They're perfect for grilling areas, outdoor dining spaces, and casual gathering spots.
We can design back porches that connect to your kitchen for easy access when cooking and serving, integrate with existing patios or decks, or create entirely new outdoor living areas.
Covered Porches
Covered porches include roof structures that provide protection from sun and rain. The roof might extend from your existing roofline, or it might be a separate structure supported by posts and beams.
We handle all the technical details including proper attachment to your home's structure, integration with existing rooflines and siding, water management and drainage, and structural support for roof loads including snow.
Screened Porches
Screened porches combine the benefits of covered porches with insect protection. We install screening systems that keep bugs out while allowing breezes through.
Modern screening materials are durable and nearly invisible, giving you clear views while keeping insects away. We can incorporate screen doors for easy access and design screening systems that stand up to Wisconsin weather.
THREE SEASON PORCHES
Three season porches are enclosed spaces with windows that can be opened or closed depending on weather. They extend your home's usable space into spring and fall when temperatures are too cool for open air porches but pleasant enough that you don't need full heating.
These spaces often include ceiling fans for air circulation, electrical outlets for lighting and entertainment, and options for portable heaters to extend the season even further.
Why Add a Porch to Your Home
Porches serve multiple purposes and offer benefits that go beyond just adding square footage.
- Curb appeal and home value: A well designed front porch dramatically improves your home's appearance from the street. It creates an inviting entrance that makes a strong first impression. Real estate professionals consistently note that porches increase home value and help properties sell faster.
- Covered outdoor living space: Porches let you enjoy the outdoors while staying protected from sun and rain. You can sit outside during light rain, enjoy morning coffee without getting drenched by dew, and have shade on hot summer days.
- Bug free outdoor enjoyment: Screened porches give you the outdoor experience without mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. You can leave drinks and food out without attracting bugs, and you can enjoy evenings outside without constantly swatting away pests.
- Extended living space: A porch essentially adds a room to your home. It's space for entertaining, relaxing, dining, or working. Many homeowners find their porch becomes their favorite room, especially during Wisconsin's beautiful spring, summer, and fall months.
Porch Building Materials
We use the same high quality materials for porches that we use for decks.
- Flooring options: Timbertech Advanced PVC provides low maintenance porch flooring that won't rot, warp, or splinter. It's slip resistant when wet and requires only occasional cleaning. For traditional wood porches, Prowood treated lumber offers cedar like beauty with enhanced durability.
- Framing and structure: We use KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treatment) lumber for all structural framing. This dimensionally stable lumber won't warp or twist over time, ensuring your porch stays level and solid for decades.
- Railings: Westbury aluminum railings offer low maintenance and clean modern looks. Fortress steel railings provide traditional styling with superior strength. For unique designs, Dan creates custom fabricated metal railings that serve as artistic focal points.
- Roofing: We coordinate porch roofing with your existing home to ensure proper water management and visual continuity. This might mean extending your current roofline or building a separate roof structure that complements your home's style.
Porch Features and Enhancements
We can incorporate various features to make your porch more functional and enjoyable.
- Ceiling fans provide air circulation on hot days and help keep bugs away. Lighting extends usability into evening hours with options including recessed lights, pendant fixtures, and decorative sconces. Electrical outlets allow for entertainment systems, charging stations, and seasonal decorations.
- Built in seating maximizes space and eliminates the need for furniture. We can build benches with storage underneath for cushions and outdoor items.
- Decorative columns add architectural interest and can be customized to match your home's style. Options range from simple square posts to ornate turned columns with capitals and bases.
- Custom railings from Dan transform standard porches into showpieces with one of a kind metalwork that reflects your personality.
Why Our Porches Look Original to Your Home
The best porches look like they've always been part of the house. Achieving this requires attention to architectural details.
We match rooflines and pitch to your existing roof, select materials and colors that complement your home, design columns and trim that fit your architectural style, and ensure proper proportions relative to your home's size.
Integration with existing siding, windows, and doors requires careful flashing and trim work. We handle these technical details to ensure weathertight connections and professional appearance.
Get a Free Estimate Today!
Brew City Builders is committed to creating porches that feel thoughtfully designed, expertly built, and made to be enjoyed for years to come. Whether you are starting with a simple concept or a detailed vision for your home or commercial property, our team is ready to guide you through the process with experience, clear communication, and dependable craftsmanship. Reach out today to schedule your free estimate!
Our Professional Porch Building Process
Building a porch involves careful planning because it connects to your home's existing structure.
Step 1: Design and planning
We start by assessing your home's architecture, discussing how you'll use the porch, and creating a design that fits your vision and budget. Amy creates a 3D rendering so you can see exactly how the finished porch will look.
Step 2: Structural considerations
Porches must be properly supported and correctly attached to your home. We handle structural calculations, ensure adequate foundation support with footings or piers, properly attach ledger boards to your home's structure, and integrate flashing to prevent water infiltration.
Step 3: Permitting and code compliance
We obtain all necessary building permits, ensure designs meet local building codes, coordinate required inspections, and handle all paperwork and documentation.
Step 4:
Professional installation
Our crew handles every aspect of construction including foundation work, framing, roofing, decking installation, railing installation, and screening (if applicable). We keep the job site clean and work efficiently to minimize disruption.
PORCH Features and Add-Ons
We can incorporate various features to enhance your porch's functionality.
Built-In Seating
Built in benches maximize usable space and eliminate the need for bulky furniture. We can incorporate storage underneath for cushions and outdoor items.
Pergolas & Shade Structures
Pergolas provide partial shade, define outdoor rooms, and add architectural interest. We build custom pergolas that complement your deck design and home style.
Outdoor Lighting
Deck lighting extends usability into evening hours. We install low voltage LED lighting in stairs, railings, and posts for safety and ambiance.
Start Your PORCH Project Today!
Ready to start planning your new custom porch? Visit our West Allis showroom to explore material options and bring your ideas to life with a custom 3D design. Call (414) 453-1235 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
Showroom hours:
1900 S 74th St. in West Allis
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Brew City Builders proudly serves homeowners and businesses throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including West Allis, Milwaukee, Brookfield, Waukesha, and nearby communities. Since 2003, we’ve been trusted for quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a building process that puts our clients first.