My house has been loved by Erik and his crew for two decades. From building custom bookcases, trim, moldings and finishes to match the 1921 Craftsmen details to building an amazing bathroom, fences, porch, and so many strange jobs that old houses need to be loved through, Erik and his crew have been there... Living and loving a Craftsmen or other beautiful old home is made pleasurable by partnering with Erik at your side. Don’t hesitate to call.

We have had the fortune of working with Erik for over 20 years. Our Victorian-style home is located in a Milwaukee Historic District and repairs and refinements require specialized talents, which Erik has in spades. Erik has partnered with us on the design and construction of our carriage house garage, an extensive 2-story porch addition, and countless window and exterior repairs and refinements. Erik is detailed in his work and thoughtful in approach. We would recommend Erik without hesitation and show off his work with pride.

I watched Erik build [his former] company from the ground up. No one had a maverick spirit like he did! His ability to keep learning his art and his craft and work hard (so incredibly hard) was unmatched. He genuinely believes in the value of historical restoration, of conservation (environmental and otherwise), and there was such connection and integrity among and between all of the manifestations of his work (building, remodeling, activism, intellectual writing)....There are buildings on the East side and the north shore and elsewhere that simply would not exist.

I have been privileged to know Erik Lindberg for over 20 years, as an outstanding restoration artist/artisan, offering mindful approaches to extremely complex challenges at scores of historic and vintage homes. Erik has provided excellence and value for demanding and discerning clients, as a hands on contractor embodying Milwaukee's high craft tradition. Milwaukee homeowners are lucky to have Erik to call upon.

Thoughtful Craftsmen (formerly Community Builders) has been my go-to source for historic restoration and expert advice for almost two decades. Erik Lindberg was the brains and a good deal of the brawn behind Thoughtful's success. He is a problem solver with a knack for highly creative solutions. It is Mr. Lindberg and his expertise and honesty that I want and his new company, Artisan, will be my new go-to source.