Design-build remodeling for Madison homes
A home that finally fits the way you live
Bluestem is a Madison design-build team for kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home remodels. One contract, one crew, and a fixed price you can plan around.
★ 4.9 across 87+ reviews
The Bluestem difference
Remodeling shouldn’t feel like a second job
No mystery math
Cost-plus contracts move the risk onto you. We bid the project fixed-price before demo day, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
One team, not a relay race
Designer, estimator, and crew all work under our roof. Nothing gets lost in a handoff between an architect and a contractor who’ve never met.
A schedule that means something
You get a real construction calendar up front, a weekly update every Friday, and a project manager who answers the phone.
What we do
Remodeling, start to finish
Kitchen remodeling
Layouts that work as hard as you cook, from full gut renovations to smart refreshes.
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Bathroom remodeling
From hardworking family baths to primary suites worth lingering in.
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Basement finishing
Movie rooms, guest suites, home offices: real living space downstairs.
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Whole-home remodeling
Gut renovations and additions that make an older house live like new.
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Why Madison homeowners choose Bluestem
Fixed-price contracts
The price you approve is the price you pay. Change orders happen only when you change the scope.
Design + build under one roof
One team owns the drawings, the budget, and the build, so nothing falls between the cracks.
3D previews before demo
Walk through your new kitchen on a screen before we ever touch a wall.
A 2-year workmanship warranty
We stand behind the work long after the final walkthrough.
How it works
A process you can plan your life around
- 01
Listen
A walkthrough of your home and an honest conversation about scope, budget, and timing.
- 02
Design
Measured drawings, 3D previews, and material selections, ending in a fixed price.
- 03
Build
One crew, a posted schedule, weekly Friday updates, and a clean site every night.
- 04
Deliver
A detailed punch list, a final walkthrough, and a 2-year warranty in writing.
Reviews
Rated 4.9 stars across 87+ reviews
“The fixed price was real. Not one surprise invoice in a four-month kitchen and mudroom project.”
“They treated our 1920s house like it was their own. The crew swept up every single night.”
“We lived at home through the whole build and it was actually fine. Weekly updates every Friday, no chasing anyone.”
Good to know
Common questions
Do you really do fixed-price contracts?
Yes. After design, you approve one written price for the full scope. It only changes if you change the scope.
How far out are you booking?
Design can usually start within a few weeks; construction slots typically book 2–4 months ahead.
Do you handle permits?
Always. Permits, inspections, and any historic-district review are part of every project.
What areas do you serve?
Madison and the surrounding communities: Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, Waunakee, and Monona.
Ready when you are
Tell us what isn’t working about your home. We’ll tell you honestly what it takes to fix it.