Baldwin Homeowners Call Shane When They Want the Job Done Once
Ward Exterior Works LLC serves Baldwin and St. Croix County Wisconsin. Shane Ward builds custom decks, installs siding, replaces windows and doors, and handles soffit and fascia himself, no crew you've never met. No subcontractors, no call centers.
St. Croix County Roots. Zero Corners Cut.
Baldwin sits along Interstate 94 at the center of St. Croix County, a hub for the communities stretching from Hammond and Roberts to Woodville and Elk Mound. The village grew up as a railroad and farming town and today's a mix of longtime residents and families who moved out from the Twin Cities corridor looking for more space and a slower pace. Homes range from early-1900s in-town properties to newer subdivisions pushing out along the county roads.
St. Croix County winters are rough on exteriors. Freeze-thaw cycling forces moisture into siding joints, window frames, and deck boards every single year. Homes built in the 80s and 90s are hitting the point where original vinyl siding, wood fascia, and single-pane windows are failing across the board, and the repair bill always ends up bigger than the prevention would've cost. A deck built with the right lumber, correct joist spacing, and real drainage handles Wisconsin snow loads for 25 years. Skip those details and you're looking at rot and movement in five to seven.
Shane Ward lives and works in western Wisconsin and takes every job personally. Hire Ward Exterior Works and you deal with Shane directly, first call to final walkthrough. He pulls his own permits, runs every job himself, and answers his own phone at 715-808-5260. No subcontractors, no call centers, no project handed to someone you've never met.
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Baldwin, WI 54002
Exterior Services We Offer in Baldwin WI
Custom Decks
Baldwin backyards and St. Croix County properties are built for custom deck work. Shane designs and builds pressure treated and composite decks engineered for real Wisconsin snow loads, sized around what you actually want out of the space. Every permit's handled as part of the build.
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Siding Installation
Baldwin homes take a real beating from freeze-thaw stress every winter along the I-94 corridor. Shane installs vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood siding built for St. Croix County weather, better curb appeal and better energy performance in one project.
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Window and Door Replacement
Older Baldwin homes bleed heat through failing window seals and worn door frames. Ward Exterior Works installs energy-efficient low-E windows and fiberglass or steel entry doors that cut your heating cost and hold up through the coldest Wisconsin winters.
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Soffit and Fascia
Every Baldwin home eventually needs soffit and fascia work. Shane installs aluminum soffit and fascia that won't rot, warp, or need repainting, and proper venting helps stop ice dams from forming on the roof edge.
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Shane knows Baldwin and St. Croix County permit rules and local codes cold. Every project gets permitted right the first time.
Same Day Response
Call 715-808-5260 and Shane picks up or calls you back fast. Most Baldwin estimates happen within a day or two.
Permits Handled
Shane takes care of all required permitting on every Baldwin deck or exterior project. You never touch the village or county building department.
Financing Available
Bigger projects can be financed through Wisetack. Ask Shane about it at your free estimate.
“Do it right or do it twice. Your choice.”
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Baldwin WI Exterior FAQ
What's a real deck going to cost me in Baldwin?
Depends on size, materials, elevation, and how complex the design is. A basic pressure-treated deck usually starts around $8,000 to $12,000. Go bigger with composite decking, railings, and stairs and you're at $20,000 or more. Shane gives you a free on-site estimate and quotes the real number up front. What he quotes is what you pay.
Wood or composite, what actually survives a Baldwin winter?
Both hold up fine when installed correctly. Pressure-treated wood lasts 20-plus years with proper construction and regular sealing. Composite costs more up front but skips the annual maintenance, handles freeze-thaw cycling better, and won't splinter or check over time. Shane gives you a straight recommendation based on your budget and how much upkeep you actually want to do.
Do I have to deal with permits myself?
No. Shane handles all required permitting as part of every deck build in Baldwin and St. Croix County. He knows the local requirements and takes the whole process off your plate.
How long is siding installation going to take?
Most Baldwin-area siding jobs run two to five days depending on home size and material. Shane keeps you posted the whole way through. No subcontractors, no surprises.
What siding actually holds up in St. Croix County winters?
Fiber cement and engineered wood handle Wisconsin freeze-thaw conditions best, better moisture, bug, and warping resistance than standard vinyl in serious cold. For most mid-range Baldwin homes, good vinyl installed correctly does the job fine and never needs paint. For higher-value homes or heavier weather exposure, fiber cement earns its extra cost.
How do I know if my windows actually need replacing, not just cleaning?
The clearest sign is condensation or a foggy haze between the glass panes, that means the sealed unit failed and the insulating gas is gone. Other signs: frost on the inside of the glass in winter, drafts near closed windows, frames gone soft or discolored from moisture. A failed sealed unit can't be cleaned back to working, the glass unit needs replacing.
Is there help paying for windows or siding around here?
Yes. Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program with rebates on qualifying upgrades at focusonenergy.com. The HOMES and HEAR rebate programs, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, are active in Wisconsin in 2026 based on income and energy results. WHEDA offers home improvement loans from $10,000 to $50,000 at below-market rates. USDA Section 504 covers loans and sometimes grants for low-income homeowners in rural St. Croix County. Call 2-1-1 for referrals to local programs.
Is the window tax credit still around in 2026?
No. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit under Section 25C gave a 30 percent credit on qualifying window replacements, up to $600 a year. That expired December 31, 2025. If you replaced windows in 2025, you may still be able to claim it on your 2025 return via Form 5695. Windows installed in 2026 don't currently qualify.
Am I actually working with Shane, or does he hand it off?
Shane, every time. Hire Ward Exterior Works and you work directly with Shane and his regular crew from your first call to the final walkthrough. No subcontractors, no strangers, no project handed to someone you've never met. He answers his own phone at 715-808-5260.
What happens when I ask for an estimate?
Call or text Shane at 715-808-5260, or use the form on this site. He schedules a time to walk the project with you, looks at the real scope of work, and gives you a detailed written estimate, no charge. No pressure, no sales pitch, just a straight answer on what it'll cost.
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Ready to Upgrade Your Baldwin Home's Exterior?
Call Shane directly at 715-808-5260 or request a free estimate online. No call centers, no runaround.
