Ripon, Wisconsin

Outdoor Living Contractor in Ripon, WI

Ripon is a historic college town in southern Fond du Lac County, with period homes on generous lots plus rural properties in the surrounding countryside. We design louvered pergolas, cabanas, composite decks, and fiberglass pools that fit those yards and stand up to Wisconsin seasons.

What We Build

Outdoor Living Built For Ripon Backyards.

Louvered Pergolas

A StruXure Pergola X puts the roof under your control — louvers open for sun, close for rain, and can be angled to cut afternoon glare. In Ripon, we orient the structure around older architecture so the patio stays usable from spring through fall.

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Cabanas

Cabana X turns open yard into a defined outdoor room — covered dining, a poolside changing space, or a shaded lounge. Panels and screens add privacy, which matters on period homes on generous lots plus rural properties in the surrounding countryside.

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Composite Decking

Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles are hard on wood. TimberTech capped composite resists moisture, fading, and rot without annual staining, and we frame stairs and levels to work with older architecture, so materials and proportions are chosen to sit right next to historic detailing.

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Fiberglass Pools & Spas

Through our ModernX Pools division, we install one-piece fiberglass shells engineered to flex with shifting soils and cold ground temperatures. Access, setbacks, and equipment placement in Ripon get reviewed before we recommend a model.

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Why Homeowners Choose ModernXscapes

An Appleton Crew, an hour southwest From Ripon.

About an hour southwest

Our shop is in Appleton, about an hour southwest from Ripon. Site visits, punch-list items, and warranty follow-up do not depend on an out-of-town crew making a special trip.

Built For This Site

We plan around older architecture, so materials and proportions are chosen to sit right next to historic detailing. That gets sorted during design, not discovered mid-build.

Licensed Wisconsin Contractor

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor #744. Every structure, deck, and pool surround is built to code with documented materials from StruXure, Cabana X, TimberTech/AZEK, Lumon, and Sonos.

One Team, Start To Finish

Design, product selection, permitting, and installation run through the same people — so the deck, pergola, and pool read as one project instead of three separate jobs.

Service Area

Serving Ripon And Fond du Lac County.

We work throughout Ripon — including Ripon College, the downtown district, and the surrounding farmland — and across nearby communities such as Green Lake, Berlin, Rosendale, and Fond du Lac. Our service area covers roughly 100 miles around Appleton, from the Fox Valley to the Lake Michigan shore, Door County, and central Wisconsin.

Local FAQ

Ripon Outdoor Living Questions.

Do you build in Ripon?

Yes. Ripon is inside our regular service area — roughly 100 miles around Appleton — and our shop in Appleton is about an hour southwest. We also work throughout Fond du Lac County and nearby communities like Green Lake, Berlin, Rosendale, and Fond du Lac. Call 920-949-6892 to check timing for your project.

What should Ripon homeowners plan for on their site?

Every property is different, but around Ripon we most often plan around older architecture, so materials and proportions are chosen to sit right next to historic detailing. We walk the site, confirm setbacks and utilities, and design to the conditions rather than dropping in a stock layout.

Do fiberglass pools work this far north?

Yes. A one-piece fiberglass shell flexes with ground movement instead of cracking, and the smooth non-porous surface holds up well through freeze-thaw seasons. We install freeze-rated plumbing and handle winterization so the system is protected through the off-season.

Who handles permits and inspections?

We manage permitting as part of the project — zoning and setback review, application, and coordination with the Fond du Lac County or municipal building department that has jurisdiction over your address.

When should I start planning a summer project?

Late fall through winter is the ideal window. Design, permitting, and material lead times all take weeks, so planning early puts your build near the front of the spring schedule instead of waiting behind it.

Start Your Ripon Outdoor Project

Tell us about your lot and how you want to use the space. We will come back with a design direction, a clear scope, and a free estimate for your Ripon property.

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