--- title: "CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/cream-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~687963567 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~687963567.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/63333b8b0c4ddcf7_8259-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3112 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208, United States" latitude: 43.0488 longitude: -87.9625 phone: "(414) 774-7870" website: http://www.creamcityconstruction.com rating: 5 review_count: 28 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 133 last_updated: 2026-09-15 --- # CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION Original Houzz profile: [CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/cream-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~687963567) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Milwaukee, WI - **Serves:** Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Glendale, Fox Point, Elm Grove, Bayside, River Hills - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (28 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Your home is your space, a reflection of your style and your place of comfort. With more than 50 years of experience in designing spaces in the Milwaukee area and throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, Cream City Construction staff understands that each home design is as different as each individual we work with. We also understand the importance of paying attention to detail: learning about our clients, listening to their wishes, and staying on budget. We create custom spaces, applying our expertise to your needs, wants, and lifestyle. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Building Design - Basement Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Home Restoration - Floor Plans - Basement Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Home Bars - Laundry Room Design - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Space Planning - Historic Building Conservation - Deck Design - Mudroom Design - Drafting - Radiant Floor Heating ### Areas Served - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa - Brookfield - New Berlin - Menomonee Falls - Mequon - Whitefish Bay - Shorewood - Glendale - Fox Point - Elm Grove - Bayside - River Hills ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 750,000 It all depends on the project, size, fit and finish. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION | | Address | 3112 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208, United States | | Phone | (414) 774-7870 | | Website | http://www.creamcityconstruction.com | | License Number | 1274385 | | Followers on Houzz | 133 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cream-City-Construction/160905868373?ref=bookmarks - X (Twitter) — \`https://twitter.com/CreamCityConstr - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-grote-9643536?trk=hp-identity-headline - Blog — www.creamcityconstruction.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/cream-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~687963567) - **Website:** http://www.creamcityconstruction.com - **Phone:** (414) 774-7870 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - State and National Design Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2012–2026), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/milwaukee-nari-home-improvement-council-inc-pfvwus-pf~436210834) - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 28 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Gretchen Farrar-Foley, March 2025** > We used Cream City Construction to remodel a bathroom in out 100 year olds house. We replaced a tub with a walk-in shower. They took it down to the studs, put in lots of thick insulation, took out the door way to an adjoining bedroom, removed a radiator and replaced it with a heated floor. We got everything we wanted: fully tiled shower space with dual shower heads and a bench, lots of storage, a warm floor that also warms the room, and an extra medicine cabinet. The contractors who came were great! Very polite and knowledgable--cleaned up their messes every day. Jim, the owner, was here with any workers to go over the plans and supervise the work. We are very happy and highly recommend Cream City Construction for any remodeling job--no matter the size. **★★★★★ — tbrauer15, Aug. 2023** > My husband and I hired Cream City Construction to completely renovate our 1920s kitchen and back entryway. It would be an understatement to say that we are completely thrilled with our new kitchen and entryway. When Jim came over to first take a look at our space, he told us not to shove things in drawers or closets. He wanted us to let him see how we honestly used our unrenovated kitchen every day. At the time, I was thoroughly embarrassed by all of our clutter, but it immediately went away when Jim showed us the drawings for our new space at the second design meeting. He took the struggles we told him we were having (plus the ones he saw we were having) and gave us drawings that reflected kitchen dreams that we didn't even know we had. A built-in pantry, additional under-island storage, an extra large sink so dishes aren't piled up - Jim completely knocked the design out of the park, and then coordinated with his team to bring his drawings to life. I work with construction clients as part of my legal practice and am no stranger to home renovations. Despite the extensive nature of the renovations needed (including removal of a concrete subfloor!), it was the most seamless project I have ever experienced. Jim and his team were consummate professionals throughout the process, promptly answered questions, and provided us with frequent updates. They even delivered ahead of schedule! We will definitely be using Jim and his team for all of our future renovations - I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. **★★★★★ — Tom Laack, Jan. 2023** > I hired Cream City Construction to design and manage construction for a new kitchen in my Wauwatosa bungalow. Throughout the process, Jim and the team were responsive to my questions and requests. They managed all of the trades, resolved issues, and constantly communicated progress to ensure my project was completed within budget and within the project timeline. I would highly recommend working with Cream City! **★★★★★ — HU-133585955, Nov. 2022** > Could not have asked for a better experience!! Having recently purchased our first home, my husband and I considered ourselves fairly naïve to the renovation process. After a so-so experience with another company, we looked to Cream City Construction to guide us in our endeavors – And we haven’t looked back since! > Jim has been a joy to work with - Thorough, patient, present, readily available, answering questions we didn’t know we had. His ability to both appreciate our values and perceive our vision has been remarkable. > Looking forward to working with Cream City again soon! **★★★★★ — HU-614393238, Sept. 2022** > We had Cream City remodel our main bathroom, as well as a small guest bathroom. We love the final results! Both bathrooms look beautiful and we’ve received numerous compliments. The owner, Jim, provided us with good design ideas, was receptive to our input, was always responsive, and was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Cream City! **★★★★★ — baloopa3, Oct. 2021** > We recently used Cream City Construction for a bathroom update in our 1936 colonial home. Before meeting with Jim, we thought we would have to gut the bathroom to get everything we wanted, which I was having a hard time with. We liked the floor, bathtub and tile and really didn’t want to get rid of it. After meeting with Jim, he felt confident we could keep everything we wanted and still get everything we were hoping for. From start to finish, the project went very smoothly. The communication was great from both Jim and Todd. The contractors were friendly and did a great job cleaning up after themselves. The project came in under the original quoted price and we couldn’t be happier with the finished bathroom. It is both beautiful and functional. We would work with Cream City Construction again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — HU-115496386, Jan. 2021** > Cream City Construction made a vision and dream come true for our family. From the beginning, everyone was attentive, creative and engaged, all the way to the very end of our project. We are so happy to have worked with Jim and Todd. They made the process easy and are always willing and available to help. > The quality of the work they provide is exceptional. The attention to detail is evident when appreciating the fit and finish to the craftsmanship provided. CCC helped us with a full remodel. Jim's expertise, knowledge and honesty were so greatly appreciated. His direction and expertise are invaluable. CCC exceeded all of our expectations and have created a house that is truly a beautiful, well crafted home for our family to enjoy for many years to come. Thank you CCC for a spectacular job!!!! **Comment from CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION:** > Thank you for your kind words of CCC. We truly enjoyed working with you to make your new house your HOME! It has been our pleasure and privilege to work with you and your family! Enjoy making new memories in you beautiful home! **★★★★★ — Fred, Dec. 2020** > We used Cream City Construction to remodel the kitchen of our 1920s home. Working within the original footprint, they gave us a fantastic updated look that added space and beneficial features. Jim and his team kept us updated on the construction and delivered on time and on budget. Their subs were all professional, courteous, and provided quality workmanship. We would use Cream City in the future and would recommend using Cream City for any renovation project! **Comment from CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION:** > Thank you so much for your glowing review of CCC. We enjoyed working with you and your family! Enjoy your new Kitchen! **★★★★★ — David Schroeder, June 2020** > We have used Cream City Construction repeatedly since 2000 for a wide variety of remodeling needs, both large and small. Projects have included a complete Kitchen renovation, 2 bathroom renovations, a front porch replacement, a "hidden" TV installation, and a mud room remodel that included a custom designed shoe closet, door replacement and flat roof replacement. In all of our interactions with Cream City, we have been consistently impressed with their ability to create designs that fit perfectly into our 1920s era Tudor home and then complete high quality construction work with an incredible attention to detail. When unexpected challenges come up (as can be expected when dealing with a 100 year old home), they have been great at solving problems while keeping us well informed along the way. > > We have have been so happy with their work over the years that we have contracted with them again, this time to remodel our master bedroom. **Comment from CREAM CITY CONSTRUCTION:** > Thank you so much for your kind words about Cream City Construction! We appreciate you and look forward to our upcoming project with you. > Thank you and so grateful! **★★★★★ — madducci, March 2019** > We hired Cream City Construction to design/build a fairly sizable kitchen and powder room gut-remodel project in our 1920s Shorewood home. Jim and the team were great to work with and kept us up to date on progress/schedule throughout the lifecycle of the project. Finished product was outstanding and we couldn’t be happier. Their subs were also excellent; courteous, friendly, reliable, and punctual. > > Would recommend to others and will likely use CCC for our next major project. **★★★★★ — John Reisel, Jan. 2019** > We really enjoyed working with Cream City Construction on our kitchen remodel. They did a great job communicating with us before and during the project. Before the start of the project, they presented us with a week by week schedule, which was maintained until almost the very end (when the holiday season pushed back the planned completion date by a few days). They promptly responded to our questions and concerns, and made sure that we understood what was going on and that we were happy with the work. The workmanship displayed by their subcontractors was outstanding, drawing high praise from our designer. The village inspections of the work passed with no problems. > > We would happily use Cream City again for future renovation projects. **★★★★★ — tricia oksiuta, Dec. 2018** > I would highly recommend CCC to anyone looking for quality build/remodeling. > > they were very professional, receptive to our input and gave courteous feedback based on their experience when appropriate. they also were very easy to communicate with and were prompt with their responses even for very small questions. > > most importantly, they were very organized and kept to their planned schedule, even when there were setback/scheduling issues from subcontractors, which is extremely common. based on our previous experiences with other remodelers and from other experiences we have heard from friends, this is extremely rare in the build/remodeling business. > > in hindsight, we wish we would have used them for all of our previous remodel projects and will definitely use CCC for any future projects. ## Selected projects - [Tudor Bathroom renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~5997694) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Kitchen renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~7307608) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Bungalow Kitchn Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bungalow-kitchn-renovation-pj-vj~7307607) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Master Bathroom Project Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-project-transitional-pj-vj~6303569) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Our company converted a hallway bathroom into a master bathroom suite. We infilled an existing hall/bathroom door and created a new opening between the master bedroom and the newly created master bathroom - [Irish themed lower level Pub](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/irish-themed-lower-level-pub-pj-vj~2973694) - Location: Milwaukee, WI - Photos: 18 - Description: Amazing lower level authentic Irish Bar, entertainment area and poker room. We also created a 'Streets of Dublin' cityscape in the lower level! - [Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2224947) - Location: Whitefish Bay, WI - Photos: 13 - Description: Clean master Bathroom in white - [Master Bathroom Remodel Tudor Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-remodel-tudor-home-pj-vj~2926909) - Location: Wauwatosa, WI - Photos: 6 - [Front Entry Canopy Rework](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-entry-canopy-rework-pj-vj~7018726) - Location: Whitefish Bay, WI - Photos: 7 - [Georgian style kitchen renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-style-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1872896) - Location: Milwaukee, WI - Photos: 16 - [First Floor Rework/Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/first-floor-rework-renovation-pj-vj~588535) - Location: Whitefish Bay, WI - Photos: 46 - [Colonial Revival Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-revival-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~5905323) - Location: Wauwatosa, WI - Photos: 7 - [Bathroom Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-villa-pj-vj~1374354) - Location: Milwaukee, WI - Photos: 11 - [Lower Level Wine cellar, tasting room and media room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-level-wine-cellar-tasting-room-and-media-room-pj-vj~2822289) - Location: Milwaukee, WI - Photos: 10 - [Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~25710) - Location: Milwaukee, WI - Photos: 30 - [Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cellar-pj-vj~2304896) - Location: Mequon, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: Beautiful conditioned wine cellar. - [Classic Living Room Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-living-room-renovation-pj-vj~148492) - Location: Whitefish Bay, WI - Photos: 5 - [Tudoor Style Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudoor-style-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2294977) - Location: Wauwatosa, WI - Photos: 9 - [Classic white kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-white-kitchen-pj-vj~148489) - Location: Whitefish Bay, WI - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen Remodel 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-2-pj-vj~25711) - Location: Shorewood, WI - Photos: 7 - Description: English Tudor - [Beautiful Tudor Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-tudor-addition-pj-vj~2323909) - Location: Shorewood, WI - Photos: 5 [See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/cream-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~687963567) ## Ideabooks - [ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98030757/list/ideas) — 2 ideas - [Christenson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117703453/list/christenson) — 4 ideas - [Kimmel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112095006/list/kimmel) — 3 ideas - [Gaertner](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108170841/list/gaertner) — 1 idea - [Kaufman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98452390/list/kaufman) — 10 ideas - [Kaufman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98907372/list/kaufman-kitchen) — 4 ideas - [Billings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98030511/list/billings) — 7 ideas - [powell](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67728346/list/powell) — 4 ideas - [Sprau](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6936482/list/sprau) — 12 ideas - [Scarlett](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42418290/list/scarlett) — 5 ideas - [gundersen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29077228/list/gundersen) — 1 idea - [Hansen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28351365/list/hansen) — 5 ideas - [Lori](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24616797/list/lori) — 3 ideas - [Lipscomb](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24085527/list/lipscomb) — 1 idea - [Ben B](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18265926/list/ben-b) — 1 idea - [Rob and Jan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15002910/list/rob-and-jan) — 1 idea - [Paul and Amy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14608266/list/paul-and-amy) — 5 ideas - [Cindi's Bed/Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12792507/list/cindi-s-bed-bathroom) — 1 idea - [Shuanna's home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5270348/list/shuanna-s-home) — 6 ideas - [Richard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8955866/list/richard) — 5 ideas [See all 26 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jimmaggie) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you recommend the Cabinet Maker on this project?** *(in Photo Questions)* The corner cabinet pull out drawers are very desirable in a new kitchen. We are undertaking a kitchen remodel as DYI. Can you recommend the cabinet maker used in this project? A: Sorry for the late response. Our cabinets are made locally. **Q: Doors** *(in Photo Questions)* Pleeeeease tell me who makes these doors! A: Sorry for the delay. They were custom done locally **Q: What is the floor and granite?** *(in Photo Questions)* Cupboards look like plywood?? A: Yes they are finished plywood and our all book matched **Q: Ceiling height?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the ceiling height and the upper cabinet height? Thanks A: For what it is worth and sorry for delayed response, the ceiling is a 9 foot ceiling. **Q: Fabric?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love everything about this kitchen! I have a Delft chandelier that I want to use over my walnut island. My kitchen is primarily white and blue and I am looking for ways to incorporate more color. I love this fabric! Can you please provide me with any information about it? Also, the wall paint color? Thanks A: I am so sorry for the REALLY late update. Sorry but i do not know what the fabric for the window treatment is. My client has sense moved out of state. **Q: What are the dimensions of this island? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The island is 4'-0" x 8'-0" --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-15.*