Remodeling Contractors in Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Remodeling
About Remodeling in Yonkers
Yonkers is Westchester County's largest market Goodhaus serves, with 85,006 housing units by Census estimates. Only 25% are detached houses, while 20% are in buildings of two to four units and 38% in buildings of 20 or more, and 29% of owner-occupied homes are in those larger buildings. 27% of units date from 1939 or earlier, and the median year built is 1958, close to the Westchester County median of 1959. Goodhaus is not a contractor; it is a free service that matches owners with independent contractors.
Services
Remodeling Services in Yonkers
Tell us about your project and we will try to connect you with independent local contractors who may offer free quotes.
Local Background
Good to Know About Yonkers
General background about the area, for information only. It is not professional advice.
Older stock
81% of units were built before 1980; under the federal EPA rule, anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a home built before 1978 must be certified in lead-safe work practices.
Contractor licensing
New York State does not license home improvement contractors statewide, but the Department of State names Westchester County among the places that do.
Permits
New York's Part 1203 rule requires local code enforcement programs outside New York City to require building permits for work the Uniform Code covers, with inspections and a final inspection.
Ideas & Inspiration
Remodeling Ideas to Consider in Yonkers
General ideas for inspiration only. These are not projects performed by Goodhaus, which is a free matching service and not a contractor.
Two- to four-family houses
Owners often renovate units one at a time, with wiring and plumbing updated as each unit is opened.
Co-op and condo apartments
In the larger buildings, the board's or association's approval and work rules come first.
Pre-war house remodels
Kitchens, baths and systems in older houses are often renovated together.
Service Area
Where You Can Request Remodeling in Yonkers
Areas where we accept requests in Yonkers. Contractor availability varies by area and project, and a match is not guaranteed.
Neighborhoods
ZIP Codes
10701 · 10703 · 10704 · 10705 · 10710
Questions
Yonkers FAQs
Does a Yonkers contractor need a license?
New York has no statewide home improvement licence, but the Department of State lists Westchester County among the places that license home improvement contractors, so check the licence before signing.
How long does a contractor have to file a lien?
Under New York Lien Law, a notice of lien may be filed during the work or within eight months after completion, or within four months for a single family dwelling.
What must my contract say about payments?
Under New York's General Business Law 771, it must explain how payments made before completion are protected, by deposit as the Lien Law directs or by a bond or similar guarantee.
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