S J Janis Company Inc
S J Janis Company Inc
www.sjjanis.com
11501 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 259-0300

The S.J. Janis Company is an established award winning design build remodeler striving to create a client for life through innovative ideas, clear communication and quality craftsmanship using a teamwork philosophy. Read more

Let the award-winning team at S.J. Janis Company beautify your home. But, more than that, let us share our expertise to help make your home remodeling experience as stress-free as possible.

Our employees hold certifications that confirm their commitment to professionalism, your satisfaction, and the highest ethical standards.

S.J. Janis Company is proud to be recognized for its work by its peers, and it is the only company to receive a Milwaukee/NARI Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Award each year since the award programs inception.

Visit www.sjjanis.com to take a closer look at S.J. Janis Company and to discover "what your home is meant to be".

Guildmaster Award Winner 2007 Guildmaster With Highest Distinction
2008 Guildmaster With Highest Distinction*
2009 Guildmaster With Highest Distinction
2010 Guildmaster With Distinction
2011 Guildmaster With Distinction

GuildQuality Partner Affiliations Remodelers Advantage

Affiliations GuildQuality
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
National Kitchen and Bath Association
Metropolitan Builders Association
Better Business Bureau

Guildmaster Q&A

Company History

The S.J. Janis Company was established in 1951 by Samuel J. Janis as a heating contractor. Back in "the day" when central air conditioning wasn't common, the company also took on home improvement projects in the summer months. Eventually the window, siding and roofing projects took over the focus of the company. As the years progressed remodeling projects were added to the mix. The current president and owner of S. J. Janis Company, Gary Sannes, joined the company in 1977 as a design consultant, working closely with the company founder. In 1984 Gary purchased the company. "Design/build" was incorporated into the company philosophy in the early 1990's when all design services were brought in house.

Scope of Work

We are a design/build residential remodeler. Every aspect of a project from conceptual design through construction to final details is handled in house. Our projects include remodeling anything from kitchens and baths to whole house remodels, historic renovations and additions of all shapes and sizes.

Approach to Working With Clients

We have a "Client for Life" philosophy in our company. We understand that our clients have many choices when it comes to remodeling their home. Quality construction and innovative design are no longer enough. Our goal is to create an experience that exceeds their expectations. Having efficient systems, comprehensive processes and a dedicated staff then controlling the process from design through construction with constant communication is how we achieve this. Ultimately we strive to become our clients' "go to" source for all things with their home. We will do any project that our clients request or refer them to our extensive organization of trade associates to ensure the result is in their best interest. Our clients appreciate the level of service that we provide and understand our employees and trade associates treat their home as if it were their own.

Why are you a remodeler

Today, my reasons are twofold. I enjoy visiting with our clients at the project sites, observing the process and changes in their homes that will enhance their lifestyles. Secondly, I take pride in watching our employees grow professionally and personally while leading a balanced life.

What's next for your company

We are at a threshold where we will need additional staff and larger office space to meet our growth in the next five years. We will be consistently marketing our client for life philosophy and the fact that we have completed 95% of our projects on time or ahead of schedule since 2005.

Likely to Recommend
96%
Client For Life
91%
Easier Than Expected
86%
Budget
95%
Clean & Safe
94%
Communication
91%
Construction Quality
97%
Creative Solutions
96%
Employees & Subcontractors
97%
Expertise
97%
Innovation
90%
Overall Experience
97%
Problem Resolution
92%
Professional & Organized
96%
Punchlist
94%
Schedule
92%
Selections Process
94%
Trust
97%
Value
97%
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Chad P. Brookfield, WI Review Dec 14, 2011 5 star rating
S J Janis Company Inc

Overall, we have been very satisfied with SJ Janis. This latest work was our third remodel project with them. They are a company that we can trust and be reassurred things will get done like they said and make us a very satisfied customer.

Mark R. Menomonee Falls, WI Review Jun 03, 2011 5 star rating
S J Janis Company Inc

This is the second project we have done with S J Janis Company. We chose them for a second time because of the level of trust we developed after our first project. They have the knowledge and skill level to help guide our selections without being overbearing. We felt we were being listened to throughout the entire project. Our finished project turned out even better than I had anticipated.

John A. Delafield, WI Review Mar 21, 2011 5 star rating
S J Janis Company Inc

We deeply appreciate the commitment that every member of the S. J. Janis Company team showed which lead to the successful completion of our project. They did a fine job.

Comment Additional Comment Nashotah, WI Feb 22, 2011

I generally consider myself a tough reviewer. The process was better than expected all the subcontractors were exemplerary.

Comment Professional & Organized Wauwatosa, WI Feb 06, 2011

We are grateful for the active listening displayed by all members of the SJ Janis staff. The willingness to listen and engage are the reasons we selected SJ Janis.

Comment Area For Improvement Brookfield, WI Dec 29, 2010

There was only one little thing and Gary has called us up just to see how the final walk through went and there was one little thing and they took care of it so I have no complaints. Its impressive when the head of the company calls you up to see if you are satisfied. That gives you the feeling that the company is well managed. We have received 2 phone calls from Gary at the end of the project which we think is outstanding.

Comment Likely To Recommend Brookfield, WI Dec 29, 2010

We have already recommended them to others. We also thought Mark was an outstanding carpenter. He was just wonderful.

Comment Additional Comment Germantown, WI Nov 28, 2010

Timely follow-up on a few minor corrections. Able to contact Cory at any time and receive timely response. Exceptional cleanliness of areas in house where window installation work done.

Comment Additional Comment Franklin, WI Sep 08, 2010

We have used SJ Janis Co since 1995 to remodel our house (I think we are on Phase 7 at this point so they have come back each time for a different phase). Our house is now complete but any time we have had a problem (ie. roof) I can always count on them to help us, even on small projects. I am very satisfied with them and would recommend them to anyone.

Guildmember since 2005

As a GuildQuality Guildmember, S J Janis Company Inc relies on our customer surveying to help them deliver an exceptional customer experience.

We have surveyed customers on behalf of S J Janis Company Inc in Wauwatosa, WI; Brookfield, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Elm Grove, WI; Waukesha, WI; Whitefish Bay, WI; Sussex, WI; Franklin, WI; Menomonee Falls, WI; Hartland, WI; and 17 other cities in Wisconsin.

In this report, S J Janis Company Inc has published a summary of the customer feedback they've received since they joined GuildQuality in June 2005. In that time, 115 out of 125 customers (92%) responded to a GuildQuality satisfaction survey, with the most recent response in December 2011.

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2012 Guildmaster Application

S J Janis Company Inc is a candidate for a 2012 Guildmaster Award. The Guildmaster Awards recognize exemplary service among home builders, remodelers, developers, and home services contractors. Click here to review this year's qualifications.

To be eligible for consideration, S J Janis Company Inc must survey all of their customers.

If you are a recent customer of S J Janis Company Inc and have not yet received a customer satisfaction survey, please let us know. We need your feedback in order to conduct a thorough review of S J Janis Company Inc's application.

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