New Year Projects for Your Home

Home Projects for the New Year The new year is a time to reflect, refocus, and recommit to our priorities. We all have areas we want to improve… our health, our finances, our contentedness, but for now… think of one of your biggest investments: your home. What projects have you considered but maybe put off? What areas are calling for your attention? How’s that honey-do list look? After brainstorming all the what ifs… now consider this question: if _______ were different, my home would be _______ and that would make me feel _______. Picture this happening. What steps need to occur? Sometimes by focusing on the next ONE thing, we can begin to see results! Need some ideas? Here are some of ours…

Refresh your front door

An updated front door can add curb appeal to your home. Replacing the door with a newer style or painting your old door to a new color or stain can make your home instantly more attractive.

Plan a deck do-over

Consider revamping your outside experience this spring by updating your deck. There are many ways that you can take a simple deck and change it to something better. Here are a few possible enhancements:

Resurface and restain
Repair any loose or broken boards
Add lighting
Revamp your railing
Make your home more energy efficient

Increasing your home’s efficiency not only saves money but is good for the environment. You can update incandescent light bulbs to LEDs, add a smart thermostat, or upgrade old appliances. Check your windows and doors for drafts or gaps; add weatherstripping or caulking where necessary. You can also learn more about energy efficient windows.

Complete small repair projects before they become big problems

Finally, have your home inspected for any issues caused by seasonal weather or aging. Having a licensed contractor come to look at your home will help you identify any potential areas of concern and help create a plan to address them. For more information about an inspection from Sunset Ridge Exteriors in the Madison area, call 608-838-2500

Founded in 2010, Sunset Ridge Exteriors is a locally owned and operated, licensed and insured general contracting company with more than 20 years experience in the home improvement industry. We operate throughout Southern Wisconsin, including Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Walworth and Waukesha counties.

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"Great staff interaction! The Sunset Ridge team impressed us with each step of the process from meeting with Mike the first time to scheduling and installation. Our interactions with the staff have been nothing but positive. We truly couldn’t believe the efficiency with which the whole process was completed! Our new roof and gutters/downspouts look amazing, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose Sunset Ridge. Highly recommended!"

Carrie 2 – Verona, WI

Sunset resided our home with Hardie Board shake this past winter. I truly appreciated their professionalism and the quality of the work. Matt did a wonderful job with project management and coordinating the multiple parts of the project. If I ever had a question, I received a prompt and thoughtful response. From start to finish I appreciated the level of communication and willingness to make sure the job was done right. We have had many contractors over the years working to restore our historical home and working with Sunset has been one of the most positive contracting experiences for us. Thank you for your great work and professionalism! Like

Jennifer – Madison

Extremely friendly, professional, and responsive. Great quality of work!

Leah – Monona

I am so very very pleased with the work that was done replacing my soffits. 1 week from my initial phone call to the finished job including removing the old soffits. I actually have had 2 people ask who I hired and I happily told them Sunset Ridge Exteriors. If I need any other repairs your company will be the 1st call. Please extend my thanks to the whole crew from Fran, David, Shawn, Rita, and Bill! Thanks again!

Portia – Monona

"The work on our home was awesome! The crew was very focused on doing the best job that they could do. I appreciate your Company and e would definitely reach out to you again for home repairs. The process was wonderful from beginning to end and we thank you so much."

Catherine – Stoughton, WI

"We had our patio door replaced and they did an amazing job. They were professional and timely. The cost was a fraction of the other estimates I received from the area. I highly recommend Sunset Ridge Exteriors for your next home project."

Katie – Madison

"Everything went very smoothly with the installation, and the guys working here were very respectful and efficient. Thanks so much for helping us with our first home project!"

Jill – Madison

"My recent experience with Sunset Ridge Exteriors renews my faith that excellent Customer Service is still out there if you choose your contractor carefully. I had a window issue and contacted them. Even though this business did not do the original installation, they assisted me to get it resolved. They were here from start to finish and in between with follow-ups. I was told if there are future problems with any windows, give them a call and they will be here for me. Consider Sunset Ridge Exteriors the next time you are in need of a contractor. I'm glad I did 🙂"

Marie – Madison, WI

"We just had windows installed for the entire house and am blown away by the professionalism and work ethic of Mike, Matt, Justin, and Chance! Co-owners, Mike and Matt, were fantastic from day 1 when it came to calling to update us as to the status of the window production. They answered every question and, most of all, they came through big time in getting the windows installed earlier than they had originally thought....knowing I was on an important timeline. Justin came to measure the windows and then to install them with Chance. Both guys were polite, professional, and hard working...this resulted in the most beautiful craftsmanship I've ever seen! A huge thumbs up and thank you!!! Sunset Ridge Exteriors will be our go-to business whenever I may need work done at my house in the future!"

Margie – Cambridge, WI

"I can't stress enough how great these guys are, from the front office/first contact, to the quick follow up and action plan by the owners, to above-and-beyond advocacy with my insurance company, to professional work and communication by the crew, to the billing which was down to the penny exactly what they said it would be. Don't hesitate to choose Sunset Ridge Exteriors! Simply amazing customer service."

Carra – Madison, WI

"The Sunset Ridge team impressed us with each step of the process from meeting with Mike the first time to scheduling and installation. Our interactions with the staff have been nothing but positive. We truly couldn’t believe the efficiency with which the whole process was completed! Our new roof and gutters/downspouts look amazing, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose Sunset Ridge. Highly recommended!"

Carrie – Verona, WI

"The entire team is thorough in all steps and aspects of the assignment. Michael understood what we wanted and needed. Megan, Cassie and Sonja are great in all that they do. Matt stayed on top of the project progress and managed expectations very well. Brody and Cesar were great and made sure everything was buttoned up and tidy in the end."

Jay and Kate – Madison

"Professional. Courteous. Trustworthy"

Laduma – Madison

"The financing process with Sunset Ridge Exteriors was surprisingly easy and extremely helpful in making sure that the appropriate work was done to our home. The rates were beyond reasonable and having this option was just amazing. 10 out of 10, would recommend."

Alex – Madison

"Worked around my schedule. Needed the work done in timely manner and they delivered. Professional and easy to work with."

Lori – Madison

"Everything was great and I won't hesitate to call them again!"

George – Windsor

"Great in what they do! The entire team is thorough in all steps and aspects of the assignment. Michael understood what we wanted and needed. Megan, Cassie and Sonja are great in all that they do. Matt stayed on top of the project progress and managed expectations very well. Brody and Cesar were great and made sure everything was buttoned up and tidy in the end."

Jay – Madison, WI

"Super job of installation! Thank you!" Satisfaction Rating: 10 out of 10

Eugene

"Great customer service! My recent experience with Sunset Ridge Exteriors renews my faith that excellent Customer Service is still out there if you choose your contractor carefully. I had a window issue and contacted them. Even though this business did not do the original installation, they assisted me to get it resolved. They were here from start to finish and in between with follow-ups. I was told if there are future problems with any windows, give them a call and they will be here for me. Consider Sunset Ridge Exteriors the next time you are in need of a contractor. I’m glad I did.”

Marie 2 – Madison, WI

"They even washed my windows!" Satisfaction Rating: 10 out of 10!

John

“Great windows installers! We just had windows installed for the entire house and am blown away by the professionalism and work ethic of Mike, Matt, Justin, and Chance! Co-owners, Mike and Matt, were fantastic from day 1 when it came to calling to update us as to the status of the window production. They answered every question and, most of all, they came through big time in getting the windows installed earlier than they had originally thought….knowing I was on an important timeline. Justin came to measure the windows and then to install them with Chance. Both guys were polite, professional, and hardworking…this resulted in the most beautiful craftsmanship I’ve ever seen! A huge thumbs up and thank you!!! Sunset Ridge Exteriors will be our go-to business whenever I may need work done at my house in the future!”

Margie – Cambridge, WI

Another satisfied customer! Satisfaction Rating: 10 out of 10

Virginia – Madison, WI

“Professional, clean, and friendly! We had our roof start leaking about a week ago and we called Sunset Ridge Exteriors the next morning (Friday) and Matt called us right back and was able to come out right away. He was very professional and friendly. He climbed up on the roof and found where it was leaking right away and gave us an estimate to fix just the leak and then what it would cost to replace the whole roof. He was honest and Not pushy. We could’ve gotten another couple years out of our current roof but decided to do the whole roof. We received the bid (which was reasonable) that day and decided to go with them. They set up a meeting with Mike on Tuesday to go over color options and financial options. He was also very professional and on time. We got a call on Wednesday and they were able to fit us in on Thursday to get it done. The crew came right away in the morning and they were professional, clean and did a great job. They had it done in a day! Yeah, no more leaking roof!! Overall we are extremely happy and would highly recommend Sunset Ridge Exteriors to anyone looking for a new roof! They are a professional, clean, friendly, reliable and great company to work with!"

Lisa

"Another satisfied customer! Professional. Courteous. Trustworthy"

Laduma – Madison, WI

"Amazing customer service. I can’t stress enough how great these guys are, from the front office/first contact to the quick follow up and action plan by the owners, to above-and-beyond advocacy with my insurance company, to professional work and communication by the crew, to the billing which was down to the penny exactly what they said it would be. Don’t hesitate to choose Sunset Ridge Exteriors! Simply amazing customer service.”

Carra 2 – Madison, WI

"Another satisficed customer!" Satisfaction Rating: 10 out of 10

Gladys

“Great job, looks great. I can't wait for cold weather to see how much they help.” Satisfaction Rating: 10 out of 10

Jeannette

"I was happy with their soffit and fascia repair work. Ryan was punctual to take the estimate and prompt in replying over email. The repairs were small, but I wouldn't hesitate to hire again. Everything was restored, they were clean and left no trace of their work on the ground."

John – Madison, WI

"Sunset Ridge has served me very well on multiple exterior jobs. Even with current supply chain issues they work quickly and give fair pricing"

Victor – Madison, WI

"They did an excellent job removing our wooden shingled siding and replacing with new siding. They paid attention to every deal and stayed within the quoted price."

Sherie – Madison, WI

"I had my house and garage sided and 9 windows replaced, including sliding doors to the patio. The sales staff and the installers were top of the line. Work was done in a timely manner and the workmanship was top notch. After they were finished, they cleaned up the area and you would never know they were there. I highly recommend this company for any work."

Gary – Friendship, WI

"We replaced living room windows - including a big picture window - and bedroom windows a few years ago. The rooms were so quiet and draft-free that we had them replace our kitchen windows the following year. We first learned about Sunset Ridge through a sign in a neighborhood yard where they were doing a roof replacement. The neighbors' roof still looks great, so we are considering Sunset Ridge for a roof replacement in the near future!"

Ronald & Anna – Sun Prairie, WI

"I am writing this review because I am so happy with my windows. I had all of my windows replaced (11 with one being a picture window). They are the triple pane and I love that feature. It really cuts down on the noise from outside! I had old wood framed windows. I cleaned windows today, and was so appreciative of the ease with which I could reach and clean them. I somehow got the window crooked and broke off one of the pins. I called Michael Richichi and he came right over and you care of the problem. This is over a year ago that I had the replacement. I must say that working with this company has been great from the professional information given to me before my purchase, to the 1 day installation of all the windows, the clean up perfectly done and now a professional follow up that supports their product. I would recommend Sunset Ridge Exteriors to anyone wanting quality windows and product support! Thank you for such a good experience."

Mary Lou – Madison, WI

"The work crew showed up right on time and from the time they parked their truck until everything was cleaned up and they were gone was just over 4 hours. It was amazing to see these 5 guys work together. They were like a well oiled machine... no wasted time or movement. Everyone knew exactly what to do and when. Obviously this was a crew that had worked together for a long time. They were a wonder to watch... a tornado of activity. I'd hire Sunset Ridge Exteriors again with no questions."

John – Monticello, WI

"The night before I was to leave for a 2 week trip, my roof started leaking near the chimney. I called Sunset Ridge the next morning and they were out to my house within 30 minutes to diagnose the problem and provide an estimate. They completed the work while I was out of the country and sent me detailed pictures of what they did and why. I was impressed by their work and their customer service. I would highly recommend this company to deal with your roofing needs."

Murali – Monona, WI

"We used Sunset Ridge Exteriors for new siding and windows. I rarely give 5 stars, but in my opinion, this company definitely deserves them. The customer service that we experienced with each member of their company was stellar. They worked with us to ensure we were happy with their product and service and truly seemed to care about us as people -- not just a customer. We were truly satisfied with then end result. My picture window is BEAUTIFUL and our home looks a thousand times better with the new siding. We even had an opportunity to see how it would go if we needed them to come back to fix a problem. We had a very small problem and they came out right away and took care of it. I couldn't be happier with this company and I recommend them to all my friends, family and neighbors whenever I get a chance."

Rebecca – Marshall, WI

"From Fran to Ryan to Belmont to Matt to Shawn, this organization did a great job in getting our roof and gutters redone in a timely fashion. In fact, our neighbors mused to us that the roofers were treating the roof as well as it being their own."

Sean – Madison, WI

"Customer Service is alive and well at Sunset Ridge Exteriors. From their fast, free and reasonable estimate to timely completion of the work and cleanup, their consummate professionalism exceeded all my expectations. Matt and the entire team answered my questions and treated me with courtesy and friendliness. Our roof looks great and I can’t say enough about the expertise in which the entire process was handled. Would I recommend them? I already have!"

Donna – Madison, WI

"Through a recommendation from a family member, we reached out to Sunset Ridge Exteriors. Ryan came over to take a look, and he was wonderful, very knowledgeable and helpful....he gave us a good quote and we moved forward. His team installed it quickly, when we were on vacation, and we returned to great-looking work that matched the other siding perfectly! Also I should add that they have an online payment portal that made payment very easy. This company has great customer service and is very professional. We even received a nice 'thank you' note after the project was finished! Thank you Ryan and team!"

Theresa – Sun Prairie, WI

Excellent customer service and attention to detail. I would highly recommend this company. Their pricing is very competitive and just as important they value their employees. From start to finish communication was on point, the work site was kept neat and orderly, and the crew of roofers and siders were really nice fellas. Again, can't say enough good things about his company!

David – Madison, WI

Great service. I had several windows that needed replacing and the company who made my windows were no longer making the windows I have. Sunset ridge exteriors went above and beyond to help me solve my problem and we're always very courteous and did a great job. I would definitely recommend them and use them again in the future. They genuinely care about their customers. :)

Sara – Monona, WI

This is my second review for Sunset Ridge Exteriors. I been using them for several years now and am always really pleased with their work and customer service. They genuinely care about their customers and also always go the extra mile to help meet my needs. Customer service is really helpful and the work always gets done in a timely manner. I’m always amazed how well they clean up after the job and there’s never anything left for me to do. I will continue to use them and recommend them to others.

Sarah – Monona, WI

Sunset Ridge is absolutely fantastic! They were professional, gave great ideas and advice and very very easy to work with. The house now looks fantastic thanks to them and their whole team! Great job!

Brent – Madison

“Sunset Ridge replaced my garage roof beautifully and left NO debris behind! They are professional and delightful.”

Claire – Darien, WI