General Contractor in Yonkers, NY
Westchester General Contracting Service Serving Yonkers
Renovations, kitchens, baths and exterior work across Yonkers, with a City home improvement license and one Guardian project manager running every trade.
Licensed by the City, Not Just the County
Yonkers is the largest city in Westchester, and it licenses home improvement contractors itself. To pull renovation permits for a one-, two- or three-family house, a contractor needs a City license in addition to the county license. Guardian holds City of Yonkers Home Improvement Contractor license #8580 (valid through December 31, 2026) and Westchester County HIC #WC-38383-H24.
Ask any contractor you are considering for their Yonkers license number. Without it, the permit is in your name and the risk is yours.
Multi-Family Houses Need a Plan
Two- and three-family houses are common from Park Hill to Bryn Mawr, and renovating them adds a layer of coordination: tenants living downstairs, shared plumbing stacks and shared electrical services. We stage the work so water and power shut-offs are short and announced in advance.
The bathroom in this photo, with a freestanding tub and a dark shaker vanity, is a Guardian remodel. Licensed, insured plumbers and electricians work under our supervision.
The Yonkers Permit Path
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Property check | Confirm open permits, landmark status and that taxes are current |
| Drawings | Plans when the scope needs them; several architects we can recommend |
| Filing | Online application with documents on USB to Housing and Buildings |
| Landmark review | Certificate of Appropriateness when the property is designated |
| Inspections | Booked as each stage is finished |
What We Do in Yonkers
Kitchens
Single units or every unit in the house.
Bathrooms
Tub, shower and full renovations.
Additions and dormers
More space on tight lots.
Roofing and siding
Asphalt, metal and slate roofs; siding replacement.
About Us
Guardian Remodeling Corp is a family company, in construction since 1980: five brothers working with our father. We pull the permits and give a one-year written workmanship warranty. Payment by check, card, Zelle or cash, and financing is available.
Yonkers General Contractor FAQs
Does a contractor need a City license to work in Yonkers?
Yes. Yonkers requires a City home improvement contractor license for renovation work on one- to three-family homes. Guardian holds City of Yonkers Home Improvement Contractor license #8580 (valid through December 31, 2026).
Where are permits filed?
With the Department of Housing and Buildings, 20 South Broadway, 3rd floor (914-377-6500). Applications are filed online, and physical documents are submitted on a USB drive.
Can unpaid property taxes hold up a permit?
According to the City, a permit may be refused if property taxes on the house are delinquent. It is worth checking before we file.
Do historic properties need extra approval?
Designated landmarks and properties in historic districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Landmarks Preservation Board for exterior changes.
Do you work on two- and three-family houses?
Yes. Many Yonkers homes are two- or three-family houses, and we renovate them one unit or one system at a time when tenants are living there.
Related Pages
More Guardian pages for Yonkers and nearby.
Talk to a Licensed Yonkers Contractor
Call 914-912-0385 or send the form. Read our Google Reviews.
Guardian Remodeling Corp · 143 Lake Shore Dr W, Carmel, NY 10512 · 914-912-0385 · Frank@guardianremodelingcorp.com
