Home Additions in Rib Mountain, WI
The right addition lets you stay in a home you love while solving the space problems that life keeps throwing at it. Remodeling Journey is a licensed Wisconsin dwelling contractor building home additions throughout Rib Mountain, with a 5-year workmanship warranty on everything we finish.
Why Rib Mountain Homeowners Choose Remodeling Journey for Home Additions
Rib Mountain has some of the most desirable real estate in the Wausau metro, which is exactly why most local homeowners decide to add on rather than relocate when their household outgrows the original house. The views, the access to the state park, the schools, and the established character of the area are hard to replicate elsewhere, and an addition lets you keep all of that while solving the square footage problem.
What separates a Rib Mountain addition that adds value from one that hurts it is how seamlessly the new space ties into the existing house. The rooflines have to flow. The siding has to match. The interior transition has to read as original architecture, not as a renovation tacked on. Remodeling Journey treats every addition with that standard in mind, with full design support including 3D renderings, video walkthroughs, and Virtual Reality previews before construction starts.
Justin and the production team coordinate every trade so the project finishes on schedule and the finished result matches what you signed off on.
Licensed Dwelling Contractor
Professional 3D Designs
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Constant Check-Ins & Updates
Justin – Owner of Remodeling Journey
Hi, I’m Justin, owner of Remodeling Journey. We are a remodeling company dedicated to upgrading your home while being respectful of your space and your family time.
From our stress-free design process with 3D designs, provided project schedules, to our transparent communication and our 5-year workmanship warranty, we turn a dreaded home renovation into a pleasant remodeling journey with an upscale experience.
- Licensed Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor
- 5-Year Workmanship Warranty on Every Addition
- 3D Renderings, Video, and VR Walkthroughs
- Best Remodeling Company 2024 and 2025
- Permits and Wisconsin Code Compliance Managed
- Family-Owned With Central Wisconsin Roots
Need more room in your Rib Mountain home without moving? Call us at (715) 551-7328 or reach out online to start planning your home addition.
Home Addition Types We Build Across Rib Mountain
- Bump-out additions that expand a single room without changing the overall footprint
- In-law suites with private bedroom, full bath, and kitchenette for aging parents or grown children
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for rental income, separate guest quarters, or independent family living
- Garage conversions that recover existing square footage as conditioned living space
- Mudrooms and laundry expansions built for Wisconsin's seasonal demands
- Basement additions and full basement finishing for a whole new floor underfoot
- Three-season and four-season sunrooms that maximize views and natural light
- Second-story additions for homes where building up makes more sense than building out
Recent Rib Mountain Home Addition Projects
3D Home design
5-year workmanship warranty
Trusted by 40+ families
What Rib Mountain Homeowners Say About Our Work
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Amy Swiander
We want to say that working with Justin and his team at Remodeling Journey was a great experience. All the subcontractors were professional and hard working. From our initial consultation to our final walkthrough, they maintained clear and open communication.
All concerns, no matter the size, were addressed immediately and resolved without any worries. We felt very heard and Justin always worked with us to make sure we would love the final outcome.
We appreciate the 5 year guarantee on our bathroom remodel, proving Justin and his team want us to be happy with the final results. They truly go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results, and we wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again for future projects.
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Keith Ende
We were in need of a bathroom remodel due to a leak in the ceiling below our bathroom as well as much needed updating. Justin and his team showed up when they said they would and performed the work they promised.
Everyone was extremely professional and courteous. Justin communicated well and kept us updated as the project progressed.
We could not be happier with the completed project and enjoy it every day. The fact that things were on schedule and on budget was fantastic.
Justin made sure that we were happy throughout the entirety of the project and worked diligently to deal with issues as they arose. You will not regret working with Justin and his team of subcontractors!
Rib Mountain Home Addition Cost Guide
A home addition in Rib Mountain starts around $150,000 and scales from there based on what you’re building. A 200-square-foot bump-out sits at the lower end of the range. A full second-story or a fully equipped in-law suite with its own bath and kitchen lands much higher.
The exact number depends on a handful of specifics:
- Type of addition, with bump-outs and basement finishes at the lower end and second-story builds at the upper end
- Total square footage, since materials and labor scale linearly with size
- Plumbing and electrical, where bathrooms, kitchenettes, and additional HVAC zones add meaningful scope
- Foundation work, from slab additions through full basement extensions or new foundations
- Architectural match, since custom siding, roofing, or trim to mirror the existing home runs above standard
- Lot conditions, including grading, drainage, and access for crews and equipment
Home Addition Projects That Stay on Schedule and Within Budget
Budget
A Rib Mountain home addition is a real long-term investment given the strength of the local housing market. The added square footage gets used daily for years and meaningfully boosts what the home is worth when the time eventually comes to sell.
Timeline
Most Rib Mountain additions run 3 to 7 months of active construction, with timeline driven by the type and complexity of the build. A clear schedule gets confirmed at consultation.
How Our Rib Mountain Home Addition Process Works
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Rib Mountain Home Additions FAQs
Yes. The Town of Rib Mountain handles local permitting, and Remodeling Journey manages permits, inspections, and code compliance as part of every project.
Build the Rib Mountain Addition Your Home Has Been Missing
The in-home consultation walks through your property, your goals, and produces a detailed quote and timeline. Most Rib Mountain homeowners leave the meeting with a clear plan to grow the home they already love.
Call us at (715) 551-7328 or message us here to schedule the consultation. Our home additions service page covers more, and we also build whole-home remodels and basement remodels across central Wisconsin.
Miranda Merchant
Justin exceeded my expectations. Our shoe rack and window seat with storage turned out beautiful and the prices were very reasonable!
Thanks Justin and Adria! I will keep you in mind for future projects. I posted before and after photos on their Facebook page.
Mariah Seiser
They helped us visualize our dream rooms and bring them to life! Professional and super personable! Highly recommended!
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Rib Mountain is a town in Marathon County, positioned at the foot of Granite Peak Ski Area and Rib Mountain State Park, with one of the stronger residential markets in the Wausau metro. The area’s mix of established homes and newer custom builds across larger lots makes it a natural fit for additions that match the architectural character buyers expect in this part of central Wisconsin. Remodeling Journey serves Rib Mountain across the 54401 ZIP code, with the Town of Rib Mountain handling local permitting. Our office is a few minutes east in Weston at 2106 Schofield Ave Suite #4.