Building Capacity from Within: Understanding the Contractor Landscape in Milwaukee's 53206 Neighborhood

Milwaukee, WI- Jul, 2026: Neighborhood revitalization efforts are often measured by the buildings restored, businesses opened, or dollars invested. Equally important, however, is understanding who is positioned to perform that work and whether investment dollars can support local businesses and build wealth within the community.

An examination of licensed contractors operating within Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code offers an opportunity to better understand the neighborhood's existing construction and rehabilitation capacity.

By identifying contractors located in the area, reviewing the types of trades represented—such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, landscaping, and general home improvement—and analyzing concentrations of expertise, communities can make more informed decisions about local hiring and project delivery.

This analysis seeks to answer several important questions:

• Which licensed contractors are based in 53206?

• What trades and specialties are already represented within the neighborhood?

• Where are gaps in local contractor capacity?

• How can future investments strengthen and expand neighborhood-based businesses?

The answers can help inform community investment strategies, workforce development initiatives, and procurement decisions for projects ranging from residential rehabilitation to commercial redevelopment.

For initiatives such as the rehabilitation of the North Teutonia corridor and other neighborhood improvement efforts, understanding the local contractor ecosystem is an important step toward ensuring that investment not only improves buildings, but also creates opportunities for local businesses, local workers, and long-term community wealth building.

Licensed Contractors Located in 53206

Contractor	Specialty (based on name)	Address
94 GG	General contracting/home improvement	3711 N. 13th St
A Better Way Construction	General construction	2961 N. 14th St
Antell's General Construction LLC	General construction	3250 N. 25th St
Capital Constructions LLC	General construction	3741 N. 25th St
Domonic Phillips	Home improvement contractor	3019 N. 20th St
DW Inc	General contracting	2869 N. 17th St
Ezekiel Community Development Corporation	Community development/construction	2927 N. 26th St
Fenceman	Fencing contractor	1732 W. Wright St
J A Renovations	Renovation contractor	3725 N. 15th St
Jordans Construction Services	General construction	2373 N. 14th St
Lou Hands	Home repair/handyman services	3957A N. 20th St
MMG Landscaping Construction LLC	Landscaping and construction	2842 N. 12th St
Mojica Painting & Flooring	Painting and flooring	3531 N. 9th St
Spider's	Home improvement contractor	3074 N. Teutonia Ave
T-C Homeprovement, LLC	Home improvement contractor	2541B N. 19th St
Waltco	General contracting/home improvement	2716 N. 19th St

These contractor listings appear throughout the report on pages 1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 22, 29, 30, 31, and 32.

• 53206 has a meaningful base of locally licensed contractors, particularly in:

  • General construction

  • Home rehabilitation

  • Painting and flooring

  • Landscaping

  • Fencing

  • Handyman services

    
    

• Several contractors are located in the North 13th–25th Street corridor, which overlaps with many of Milwaukee's historically disinvested neighborhoods and could represent an opportunity for local hiring and wealth-building through neighborhood reinvestment projects.

  
  

• The neighborhood appears to have fewer licensed specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, mechanical systems) compared with general contractors and remodelers, suggesting potential opportunities for workforce development and contractor incubation programs in those sectors.

The City of Milwaukee's Valid Contractor License Report is primarily a list of home improvement contractors, not registered architects. As a result, very few firms identify themselves as architects or design professionals.

The following firms appear to provide architectural, design, design-build, or related planning services based on their company names and business models:

Company	Likely Service Area	Location	Phone
Adk Design Inc.	Residential design and remodeling	Milwaukee (53215)	(414) 915-0516
Lakeland Granite Design	Kitchen and interior design, countertops	Milwaukee (53204)	(414) 335-3678
Lakeshore Design/Build	Design-build construction services	Kenosha	(331) 223-6276
Gabor Design Build	Design-build residential construction	Germantown	(414) 797-0488
Sache Construction & Design LLC	Construction and design services	Milwaukee (53202)	(214) 793-6159
Wesley Design & Build, Inc.	Design-build contractor	Milwaukee (53216)	(414) 722-5698

These firms are specifically identified in the report by the use of terms such as Design, Design Build, or Construction & Design in their business names.

Firms that may provide planning, development, or conceptual design support

The following companies are not architects but may provide development planning or project design coordination services:

• AK Development — Milwaukee

• Lakeside Development Company

• Ansay Development Corporation

• SAAM Development LLC

• Brandenburg Development LLC

• Capital Constructions LLC

These organizations often coordinate with licensed architects and engineers during project delivery.

Important distinction

Wisconsin requires architects practicing architecture to be licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services rather than through the City of Milwaukee Home Improvement Contractor program. Therefore, many architectural firms in Milwaukee will not appear in this contractor report.

If your objective is identifying firms that could assist with projects on North Teutonia Avenue, the candidates from this list are:

1. Wesley Design & Build, Inc.

2. Gabor Design Build

3. Sache Construction & Design LLC

4. Lakeshore Design/Build

5. Adk Design Inc.

These firms are the most likely to offer integrated design and construction services for adaptive reuse, community facilities, and rehabilitation projects.

Disclaimer: This list was compiled from the City of Milwaukee's Valid Home Improvement Contractor License Report dated June 30, 2026 and reflects businesses that appear, based solely on their names or publicly described services, to offer architectural, design, or design-build related services. Inclusion on this list does not indicate that a company is a licensed architect, architectural firm, or design professional under Wisconsin law, nor does it constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Users should independently verify professional credentials, licensure, insurance, qualifications, and scope of services with the appropriate licensing authorities before engaging any firm. The City of Milwaukee contractor licensing program is separate from Wisconsin architectural licensure administered by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.