--- title: "Sisu Builders, LLC — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sisu-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~665075772 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~665075772.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sisu Builders, LLC" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bb43388108a764e9_0852-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "South Range, Wisconsin 54874, United States" latitude: 46.5688 longitude: -91.9352 phone: "(218) 370-9300" website: http://www.sisubuilders.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 4 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # Sisu Builders, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Sisu Builders, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sisu-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~665075772) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** South Range, WI - **Serves:** Superior, Lake Nebagamon, Solon Springs, Iron River, Poplar, Superior Village, Oliver, Cloquet, Duluth, Esko, Hawthorne, Hermantown, South Range, Two Harbors, Wascott - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves Sisu Builders, LLC, is a full-service residential and light commercial general contractor based in Superior, WI. We offer quality, competitively-priced services delivered by a close-knit group of devoted tradespeople. House design/construction, kitchen and bath remodeling,siding, roofing, windows, decks, garages--we pride ourselves on being able to produce quality work in all these areas at all price points. We are the pastor at the shotgun marriage of your dreams and your budget. "Sisu" is a Finnish word with no exact English equivalent. Generally it translates thus: strength of will, spirit, and courage and endurance in the face of adversity. The formation of the company coincided with the death of Helen (Waara) Thornton, the 100-percent Finnish grandmother of Sisu owner Josh Jipson, and the company name is a tribute to her sisu as well as a reminder of some of the characteristics Josh wants embodied in the company. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Porch Design & Construction - Tile Installation - Roof Replacement - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Framing - Green Building - Window Installation - Siding Installation - Exterior Door Installation - Stair Installation - Foundation Construction - Sliding Door Installation - Carport Installation - Trim Work - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Sustainable Design - Crown Molding Installation - Shed Design & Construction - Baseboard Installation - Roof Repair - Subfloor Installation - Metal Roofing - Composition Roofing - Soffit Installation - Roof Waterproofing - Roof Flashing Installation - Slate Roofing - Floor Plans - Construction Drawings - Door Installation - Door Repair - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Roofing - Site Planning ### Areas Served - Superior - Lake Nebagamon - Solon Springs - Iron River - Poplar - Superior Village - Oliver - Cloquet - Duluth - Esko - Hawthorne - Hermantown - South Range - Two Harbors - Wascott ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sisu Builders, LLC | | Address | South Range, Wisconsin 54874, United States | | Phone | (218) 370-9300 | | Website | http://www.sisubuilders.com/ | | License Number | MN: BC647932; WI: 1199311 | | Followers on Houzz | 4 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sisu Builders, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sisu-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~665075772) - **Website:** http://www.sisubuilders.com/ - **Phone:** (218) 370-9300 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-601735327, Oct. 2018** > A neighbors tree broke and fell on our roof / porch area. I called Sisu Builders to come take a look and provide an estimate. They came the same day to look at the damage and very quickly provided an estimate. The price was very fair and appropriate. They started fixing the damage the following week. They did a good job and I will definitely reach out to them for any future needs. **★★★★★ — acalore84, May 2018** > We couldn’t have been happier with SISU Builders. Not only did they do quality work on our kitchen and bathroom remodel, but they were professional, honest, and dependable. They resolved any issues or questions that surfaced quickly and effectively. I would highly recommend Josh and his team at SISU Builders. **★★★★★ — Ryan Scherz, June 2017** > I hired Sisu Builders for a time and materials job in 2016--a bedroom suite in our basement that included creation of an egress window. They got the job done quickly, and I could get a hold of Josh whenever I needed to. Josh is accessible, smart, and conscious of your project goals. I highly recommend Sisu Builders. **★★★★★ — Deborah Moller, March 2017** > If you really want the best this is the one. Josh is fair, dependable and amazingly enough.... honest. I'm currently living in a home he built. Superior quality, super efficient and beautiful. I can't recommend ANYONE more confidently. I have had TONS of work done on my various houses and had completely lost confidence in getting honest real help. Till now. Am planning about a 70k remodel this spring and this will be the company I will keep. **★★★★ — Euan Reavie, March 2017** > Mainly a window job following a massive wind/hail/rain storm. I was very happy with the materials and install, and they did it in the middle of Minnesota winter. I recommend Sisu, and my criticisms are very minor: It is now paid in full but a few touch-ups remain, which I assume will be completed. This was my first experience with home insurance, and if I could do it again I would request a much more detailed quotation with more specifics of the materials and effort required. Some of these details were lacking in our cost estimate and so State Farm made our life difficult... my fault as well for my lack of experience. **★★★★★ — April Johnson, March 2017** > Responsible, knowledgeable and skillful. Outstanding, one-of-a-kind workmanship!! Great communication skills and completion of duties in a timely matter. Highly recommended!! ## Selected projects - [Amnicon House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amnicon-house-pj-vj~2336565) - Location: South Range, WI - Photos: 8 - Description: ​-Countertops are made from a bowling alley floor salvaged in Ashland, WI. -The backsplash and countertop edge are made from an old copper sheet found in a landfill. Some of the copper was shined up and rest was left with the dark patina. -The "mid-span" support beam posts are made from material salvaged from a barn in southern MN. The beam itself, as well as the floor joists it's supporting, are made out of Douglas fir 3x12s salvaged from a bar that burned down in Hibbing, MN. -The second-story… - [Minnesuing House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minnesuing-house-pj-vj~2336578) - Location: Lake Nebagamon, WI - Photos: 8 - Description: -The downstairs floor is stained concrete. Most of the floor is stained a color called "coffee", but the bathroom and utility room are stained a color called "tarnished copper". -There are three separate areas that are open from the first level up to the second level. Not only do these open areas give the house an open, airy feeling, but they make it possible to have no heat source on the second floor. Because of the open areas, and because the house is super-insulated (three inches of foam outs… - [Commercial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-pj-vj~2336576) - Location: Duluth, MN - Photos: 7 - [Decks & Porches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decks-and-porches-pj-vj~2336577) - Location: Poplar, WI - Photos: 3 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sisu-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~665075772) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*