Howe Brothers Plumbing was started in June of 1948 by the original "Howe Brothers" Rodney and Raymond "Mike". The company did all types of service work including repairs, remodeling, new construction and even heating. In the mid 1980s Howe Brothers stopped doing service work and began focusing on do-it-yourself products and information. Howe Brothers Plumbing has won a historic preservation award at its Willy Street location, built in 1899.
A little about our company:After many years of Plumbing, Septic Installation, and Excavating, Pumping and Sewer & Drain Cleaning grew into the business, with Portable Restrooms to come later in the early 1990s. We now service most of South Central WI including Madison. The Country Plumber Inc was started in 1963 by the founders David & Joan Lichtfeld. After many years of plumbing in the Illinois and Madison areas, David moved his business to the Montello area. After working out of his rural farm north of Montello for many years, he decided to expand to the Portage area in the early 1980s, opening a shop one mile south of Portage on County Hwy 51 & P. After running the business for over 38 years, Dave retired and now enjoys collecting old cars and trucks. He takes his 1921 Daniels Submarine Speedster too many car shows across the country. When he is not at car show he runs his two mobile home parks.The business is now run by Tom Lichtfeld and Bill DeMars. For questions regarding
The State of Wisconsin delegates a building permit issuance to Baraboo Building Inspection Office.
In Baraboo, Wisconsin, any remodeling, home improvement or Plumbing 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 Plumbing permit, the City of Baraboo 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.