Renovations and Additions
Whole-home renovations, additions, kitchens, baths and the carpentry that ties an older house together.
Older lake houses deserve careful work
Many of the finest properties around Geneva Lake, Delavan Lake, and Lauderdale Lakes were built decades ago. The setting is irreplaceable. The house often is not. Renovating one well takes a builder who respects what is there and rebuilds what is not, without losing the character that made the place worth keeping.
That is renovation work the way Monien Construction does it: opened floor plans, rebuilt kitchens and baths, additions that disappear into the original lines, and structural corrections handled while the walls are open, not papered over.
Like every Monien commission, a renovation runs under one owner, one crew, and one point of contact. Nick Monien quotes the work, runs the work, and walks it with you at the end.
Whole-home renovations
Full-floor and full-house transformations, from structure to finish, sequenced so the project keeps moving.
Estate additions
Great rooms, primary suites, second stories, porches, and detached structures, matched so the seam disappears.
Kitchens
Custom cabinetry, stone, lighting, and layouts built around how the room is actually used.
Baths
Primary baths and spa baths with tile, stone, and fixtures installed to a furniture standard.
Outdoor living
Covered porches, decks, and timber-framed outdoor rooms that extend the season on the lake.
Architectural carpentry
Built-ins, stair work, beam and shiplap ceilings, and trim, all done by our own crew.
Renovation collections
Recent Monien renovations, one collection per project. Open any project to walk through it from the build to the finished work.
Delavan Master Addition
Delavan, WI · 23 photos
Delavan Lakefront 4 Season Room
Delavan, WI · 29 photos
Delavan Full Exterior and Addition
Delavan, WI · 24 photos
Fontana Full Renovation
Fontana, WI · 56 photos
Avalon Addition and Remodel
22 photos · In progress
Monien Office Renovation
44 photos · In progress
Delavan Railroad Exterior Upgrade
Delavan, WI · 7 photos
Clinton Basement
Clinton, WI · 10 photosRecent renovation details
I hired Nick to renovate the first floor of my 1940's lake house. Besides his carpentry skills, his vision helped transform my home to a warm, delightful retreat.
Leslie Cross · Lake House Renovation
Common questions
Do you renovate older lake houses?
Yes. We renovate older lake houses and cottages around Geneva Lake, Delavan Lake, and Lauderdale Lakes, including whole-floor and whole-home renovations that preserve the character of the original home while rebuilding what is behind the walls.
Can I live in my home during a renovation?
Often, yes. It depends on the scope. We phase work where possible, seal off active areas, and keep a clean site, and we will tell you honestly during planning whether staying is realistic for your project.
Do you build additions?
Yes. Additions are a core part of the work, from great rooms and primary suites to second stories, porches, and detached structures, matched to the original home so the seam disappears.
Who does the finish carpentry?
Our own crew. Built-ins, stair work, timber details, and trim are done in-house rather than subcontracted, which is how the finish quality stays consistent. More answers on the Questions & Answers page.
Tell us about the house.
Tell us what the house needs to become. Nick follows up personally to walk the space and talk through a realistic plan.
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