I purchased the Overhead Door License from "Overhead Door Corporation" in August, 1970. One part time office girl, two trucks and three men. We now have seven trucks and seven men. First year Sales were about $250,000. Last year Sales closed at $2,000000.00
Specializing in garage door and garage door opener sales, installation and repair. High cycle torsion spring sales and service. Electronic door controls and openers.
Focused on providing service to several rental property owners, Affordable Repair grew from a handyman service into a full service build and remodel company over the past several years.
The State of Wisconsin delegates a building permit issuance to Appleton Building Inspection Office.
In Appleton, Wisconsin, any remodeling, home improvement or Garage Doors project must be completed in accordance with the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) which is the statewide building code for one- and two-family dwellings.
Project
Homeowner
Contractor
Needs
Permit
Type
Replace Furnace A/C
No
Yes
Yes
HVAC
Replace Water Heater
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Replace Dishwasher
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Roof Re-shingling
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Roof – new plywood
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Replace Kitchen Sink
Yes
Yes No
n/a
Replace Bathrm Sink
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Toilet
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Ceiling Fan
No
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Light Fixture
No
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Light Switch
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Outlet
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Attic Fan
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Garbage Disp
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Countertops
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Kitchen Alteration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Alt. +
Add Kitchen Sink
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Add Bathroom Sink
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Add Toilet
No
Yes
Yes Plbg.
Add Ceiling Fan
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Light Fixture
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Light Switch
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Outlet
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Attic Fan
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Garbage Disposal
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Prior to issuing a Garage Doors permit, the City of Appleton is required by the State of Wisconsin to verify that a contractor possesses or employs at least one individual who holds both a dwelling contractor qualifier certification ( from the Department of Safety and Professional Services) and the State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification.
Appleton Building Inspection Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday.