At Standard Roofing and Restoration, we safeguard more than structures; we protect the sanctity of homes and families. Rooted in integrity and empathy, our mission prioritizes customer needs above all. We elevate standards, rejecting industry norms to deliver honest, excellent service.
Our dedication to integrity, honesty, and excellence ensures every interaction reflects the care we’d offer loved ones. With unwavering dedication, we redefine home restoration, driven not just by what we do, but why we do it.
Standard’s Unwavering Values
S – Swift Responsiveness: We prioritize swift responsiveness, ensuring timely communication and action to address customer needs and inquiries.
T – Team Support: We believe in looking out for fellow team members, fostering an environment of support and collaboration.
A – Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and accountability, always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
N – Never Give Up: We embrace challenges with resilience and determination, never giving up until the job is done right.
D – Dedicated Honesty: We are committed to being honest in all our interactions, building trust with our customers and team alike.
A – Achievement through Learning: We believe in learning from outcomes, continuously improving and growing both individually and as a company.
R – Reliability: We strive for reliability, consistently delivering on our promises and commitments to our team members and customers.
D – Devotion to Quality: We are devoted to quality, upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and excellence in everything we do.
Standard Roofing & Restoration Historical Timeline
> 1901
Standard Roofing & Restoration is founded by Charles Walter Freuden in downtown Milwaukee, starting as a small shop.
> 1940s
Charles upgrades the business to a new location at 1820 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., purchasing the property from a cheese-making business.
> 1942
Edward, Charles’ youngest son, joins the business after returning from military service in World War II.
> 1969
Two years before his death, Charles passes the business to Edward.
> 1970s
Edward’s sons, Gary and Jon, join him in the business.
> 1990s
Edward retires and passes the business to Gary, who continues his grandfather’s legacy.
Along the way, Gary befriended another roofer named Jerry Wycklendt who operated his own company called South Side Roofing. Gary and Jerry helped each other over the years. They shared advice, contacts and even materials.
In keeping with the family tradition, Jerry’s son Jake became a roofer and worked not only with his father’s company, but worked with Gary Freuden at Standard Roofing & Restoration as a commercial foreman.
> 2010s
When Gary decided to retire in 2017, he passed the Standard Roofing & Restoration torch to Jake Wycklendt, our current owner.
> 2020s
Jake opened our new office in Wauwatosa in 2020. And, along with his lifelong best friend, Russ Breitenbach, he also opened our sister company, Standard Windows & Doors, in Menomonee Falls.
> 1901
Standard Roofing & Restoration is founded by Charles Walter Freuden in downtown Milwaukee, starting as a small shop.
> 1940s
Charles upgrades the business to a new location at 1820 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., purchasing the property from a cheese-making business.
> 1942
Edward, Charles’ youngest son, joins the business after returning from military service in World War II.
> 1969
Two years before his death, Charles passes the business to Edward.
> 1970s
Edward’s sons, Gary and Jon, join him in the business.
> 1990s
Edward retires and passes the business to Gary, who continues his grandfather’s legacy.
Along the way, Gary befriended another roofer named Jerry Wycklendt who operated his own company called South Side Roofing. Gary and Jerry helped each other over the years. They shared advice, contacts and even materials.
In keeping with the family tradition, Jerry’s son Jake became a roofer and worked not only with his father’s company, but worked with Gary Freuden at Standard Roofing & Restoration as a commercial foreman.
> 2010s
When Gary decided to retire in 2017, he passed the Standard Roofing & Restoration torch to Jake Wycklendt, our current owner.
> 2020s
Jake opened our new office in Wauwatosa in 2020. And, along with his lifelong best friend, Russ Breitenbach, he also opened our sister company, Standard Windows & Doors, in Menomonee Falls.
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If you’re in need of roofing repairs or replacement, don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation! Fill out our online form on this page to get started, or give us a call at (262) 212-5853 to speak with a knowledgeable representative. Our team is standing by, ready to assist with all your roofing needs.
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