Remodeling Contractors in Smithtown, NY
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Smithtown Remodeling
About Remodeling in Smithtown
Smithtown is a town of single-family houses: Census estimates show 86% of housing units are detached homes and 89% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The 1960s were the largest building decade, with 33% of today's housing units, and the median home was built in 1968, close to the Suffolk County median of 1970. Remodeling here usually means updating a house from that era. As a free matching service, Goodhaus does not perform the work, and a match is not guaranteed.
Services
Remodeling Services in Smithtown
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Local Background
Good to Know About Smithtown
General background about the area, for information only. It is not professional advice.
Houses from the 1960s and 1970s
74% of housing units were built before 1980, so many kitchens and baths still have the layout, wiring and supply lines of their original era.
Contractor licensing
New York State does not license home improvement contractors statewide, and the state Department of State names Suffolk County among the places that do.
Permits outside New York City
New York's Part 1203 rule requires local code enforcement programs outside New York City to require building permits for work covered by the Uniform Code, with construction inspections and a final inspection.
Ideas & Inspiration
Remodeling Ideas to Consider in Smithtown
General ideas for inspiration only. These are not projects performed by Goodhaus, which is a free matching service and not a contractor.
Updating 1960s houses
Houses from this era often get opened kitchens, enlarged primary baths and new windows; check framing and older wiring before planning to remove a wall.
Rear and second-floor additions
On single-family lots, a primary suite or family room addition is one way to gain space; check the town's zoning limits on setbacks and height before design.
Kitchen circuits and ventilation
Kitchens from the 1960s and 1970s often need more circuits and better ventilation than they were built with, which belongs in the quote from the start.
Service Area
Where You Can Request Remodeling in Smithtown
Areas where we accept requests in Smithtown. Contractor availability varies by area and project, and a match is not guaranteed.
Neighborhoods
ZIP Codes
11787 · 11788 · 11754 · 11780 · 11767
Questions
Smithtown FAQs
Does Smithtown require a licensed contractor?
New York State has no statewide home improvement licence, but the Department of State names Suffolk County among the places that license home improvement contractors. Ask for the contractor's Suffolk County licence and check it before signing.
Do lead-safe rules apply to older Smithtown homes?
If the home was built before 1978, anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces must be certified under the federal EPA lead-safe rule, and 74% of Smithtown's housing units were built before 1980.
What must a New York home improvement contract say?
Under New York's General Business Law 771, the contract must tell you how payments made before completion are protected and that you may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing.
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