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Always Building Custom

Drywall, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, General Remodeling,

About us

I am a custom remodeling and building contractor that always shows up. I have been in business for 25 years and have many great references. My many hands on skills keep a job on budget and on schedule. Please call for a meeting that will result in a verbal estimate and a written, detailed, easily understood estimate in just days.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Building homes. Remodel kitchens, bathrooms, & rec rooms. Additions. Windows. Doors. Porches. Decks. Ceramic tile. Laminate floors.

Services we don't offer

If I do not offer the service I will have a high quality contractor that does. Call for all your residential needs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.563 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
65%
4
16%
3
11%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.5
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 51-63 of 63 reviews

Sarah R.
06/2015
4.0
basement remodeling
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$111

AMY S.
03/2015
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: It was a deal for $99for 4 hours of drywall repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Steven S.
12/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

LINN E.
12/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They tore out and rebuilt my back steps after removing badly-laid tile from a previous installer. They also spec'd and installed Pergo flooring in that hallway as well as my kitchen. They were timely, neat and personable - I enjoyed having them in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Jennifer S.
01/2014
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michele O.
11/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Drywall repair. Great job!
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Always Building Custom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JAMES A R.
05/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Great
Description of Work: Fixed drywall cracks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

John N.
04/2011
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
He did a great job. I'm getting him back to do some painting work, for a different contract. He has got a lot of experience. He does a very professional job. He explained everything that had to be done. He knew some things that I didn't see and how to make things little better. He said that, he was doing these things from a long time and I didn't realize. I started looking at his website and on Angie's list. I saw that he also did painting work. I asked him about it, last time when he came over. He said he was doing that for years. He is just not a building contractor, but he did all these things. I thought of taking advantage of him then. It was just one person who came to do the work. He just came in and did what he had to do. He came back the next day for work. Then he came full time for the final work and primer work. He is very professional and does a great job. Let?s see, he is coming for the painting work. He will get three or four people along with him to do the work. He said that he will be there all the time himself. The kind of work that he did, would have taken time for someone to do, so his price was reasonable. Couple of days after when I ordered the coupon, I was thinking about giving him a call and setting up an appointment. He emailed me and said that he wanted to get together. He is very responsive. He does his bidding work on Saturdays and Sundays. He works on weekdays. Only two days after, he started working on the project. He was very punctual. He said he would be here on certain time, and he was here. If you give him a window of 2or 3'0 clock, at 3'0 clock he would be here. He is going to come here to do the paint work for dining room and kitchen next week.
Description of Work: I used Always Building Custom for drywall repair. There were several places that needed repair and did put some primer over it. He came couple of weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$399

JEAN Z.
03/2011
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I got Angie's List's "Big Deal" of 4 hours of drywalling for $99. Steve fixed all the worst areas. He added the drywall to the ledge in the stairwell and he repaired the bad areas elsewhere. He planned his work on all the areas so he was always working most effectively. He came back a week later for final finishing. He even made a trip to the store to buy a special texture finish. Both days he was here, he was punctual and accommodating. He was fun to talk with and he gave me good advice and some tips. Final painting was not part of this "Big Deal" but Steve told me how to finish it myself. I would certainly use him again.
Description of Work: I completely rehabbed this entire house a while back. The original drywallers/painters did a very poor job. Some areas needed repairs to, and even completion of, the drywalling. The original workers did not prime correctly and never came back at the end to complete the paint touch-up. In the stairwell, a ledge was missing the top piece of drywall. In the shower stall, the final caulking was not done, and there were two areas of very bumpy drywall. In addition (due to settling of the house rather than poor workmanship) another area of the wall had cracked a bit over time. Throughout the entire house, there were many, many other areas of poor workmanship on the drywall and paint, but these were the worst. I'd had two other contractors come to give me estimates to fix everything, not just these worst areas, and their estimates were both over $5,000, about the same as the cost of the original job. The $99 to fix the worst of the areas was well worth it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Timothy M.
03/2011
5.0
drywall, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Email from Angie's list...came over within a few day...nice guy.
Description of Work: $99.00 for 4 hours of drywall reapair did a great joe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

CHRIS & GERT G.
03/2011
5.0
drywall, remodeling
  + 0 more
Steve, from Always Building Custom, replied promptly to my email. We set up an appointment, and he arrived at the time specified. I was very impressed with his friendliness and professionalism. He repaired the holes in my ceiling, explained everything he was doing, and gave me tips for future home repairs. He cleaned up thoroughly before he left, and made sure everything was to my liking. I would use his services again.
Description of Work: I took advantage of one of Angie's Big Deal. $99 for four hours of Drywall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Joanne F.
02/2011
5.0
bathtub refinishing, ceiling fans, ceramic tile, decks, drywall, remodeling, home builders, insulation, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting, plastering
  + 10 more
STEVE USELMANN of ALWAYS BUILDING CUSTOM is SIMPLY THE BEST WE'VE EVER HAD. After being burned by numerous others during remodeling of our homes, WE WILL NEVER CALL ANYONE ELSE BUT STEVE USELMANN. Honest, Reliable, Outstanding Craftsman, Always Shows Up, Tells Us the Money We Don't Need to Spend, Respects and Cares for Our Home, Trustworthy and Able to Work Alone on our House While we are Out of Town. STEVE USELMANN IS THE BEST PROFESSIONAL WE'VE EVER KNOWN IN HOME BUILDING, REMODELING. Eric Franck, M.D. Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Description of Work: STEVE USELMANN IS WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD! Steve was able to fix the problem in our Elm Grove home after numerous other remodelers, roofers, contractors and tens of thousands of dollars could not. WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO HIS HONEST, CAPABLE WORK ETHIC AND SKILL. We had a persistent leaking roof/ceiling around our fireplace that no one else could fix. Steve was honest about his uncertainty of the problem, but carefully investigated, solved and fixed it when no one else could. He could have charged us ten times what we paid and we'd have never known the difference. Subsequently he has become our go-to remodeler for all projects. We are now making plans for him to build our next family home and lakefront vacation home! Eric Franck, M.D. Elm Grove, WI

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

GREG S.
05/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, ceramic tile, decks, drywall, remodeling, insulation, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting
  + 7 more
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!! Steve Uselman, owner of ABC Alway Building Custom is, by far, in the top 2 contractors that my wife and I have ever hired. He was honest, professional, and courteous. He showed up on time every day and stayed within budget. His workmanship and meticulous craftsmanship set him apart from any contractor we've used before. He knows how to do everything from installing our new ceramic tile floor to the ceiling fan and recessed lites and everything in between. He did a complete gut, insulation, drywall and finish, ceramic tile shower, vanity and sink install and everything else that goes along with a bathroom remodel. HE ONLY WORKED ON OUR JOB AND DIDN'T TAKE ON OTHER JOBS UNTIL HE WAS FINISHED. I would highly recommend Steve for any remodeling project, inside or out, that you may need. Also, in the summer of 2009, he installed our wood deck and that's what made me decide to use him for our 2nd floor remodel. His workmanship and attention to detail are unsurpassed. Please feel free to contact me at (414) 870-6102 and I'll be happy to email photos to you as well.
Description of Work: Complete Gutting and Remodeling of 2nd Floor Bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
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Contact information

18500 W Lawnsdale Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Basement Remodeling,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Lighting,
Insulation,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Ceiling Fans,
Plaster

FAQ

Always Building Custom is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Always Building Custom accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Always Building Custom offers free project estimates.
No, Always Building Custom does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Always Building Custom does not offer a senior discount.
No, Always Building Custom does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Always Building Custom offers warranties.
Always Building Custom offers the following services: Building homes. Remodel kitchens, bathrooms, & rec rooms. Additions. Windows. Doors. Porches. Decks. Ceramic tile. Laminate floors.
If I do not offer the service I will have a high quality contractor that does. Call for all your residential needs.

Contact information

18500 W Lawnsdale Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM