Kitchen Remodeling in Somers, NY
Westchester Kitchen Remodeling Service Serving Somers
Kitchen remodels for Somers houses and condos, with the Town’s appointment-only permit process handled for you. One Guardian project manager from first measurement to final inspection.
Since 1980
Remodeling Westchester and Putnam
Westchester County HIC #WC-38383-H24
Westchester home improvement license
Permits by appointment
We book and bring the full set
1-year workmanship warranty
In writing
Finish Work or Permit Work? How Somers Draws the Line
Somers spells it out in Chapter 74 of the Town Code. A building permit is needed for work that has to conform to the Uniform Code or Energy Code, including alterations to a building. The same section lists exemptions, and painting, wallpapering, tiling and similar finish work are among them. A kitchen refresh with paint and a new backsplash may sit on one side of the line; new cabinets with moved plumbing, new circuits or an opened wall sit on the other.
| Kitchen scope | Usually |
|---|---|
| Paint, wallpaper, new backsplash tile | Finish work, listed as exempt in §74-4 |
| Sink moved or new gas range line | Building permit plus a plumbing sub-permit |
| New circuits, lighting or appliances on new lines | Building permit with electrical work |
| Wall removed to open the kitchen | Building permit with drawings |
This is our reading of the code; the Building Department decides. We confirm with them before your schedule is set.
The Somers Application, Step by Step
The Building Department is in the brick building at 337 Route 202 and takes complete applications by appointment only. Plumbing and gas sub-permits are handled separately and dropped off on weekdays before 2 PM. The Code asks for at least two sets of construction documents, and one accepted set stays on site for the inspector.
Many Somers homes are on wells and septic systems, and the Code’s site plan requirement includes showing them where applicable. If the project grows into a new den or office with access to a full bathroom, §74-25 can bring in Westchester County Health Department septic review. The kitchen in the photo is a Guardian remodel with flat-panel gray cabinets and oak floors.
Who Builds Your Kitchen
Guardian is family-run and has been remodeling since 1980 under Westchester County HIC #WC-38383-H24. Licensed, insured subcontractors for specialty trades handle the plumbing, gas and electrical, supervised by a Guardian project manager. We’ve also remodeled bathrooms and finished basements in Somers. See our kitchen remodeling page or read our Google Reviews.
Somers Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
Is a permit needed for a kitchen remodel in Somers?
Town Code §74-4 requires a building permit for alterations that must meet the Uniform Code or Energy Code. Pure finish work such as painting, wallpaper or tiling is listed as exempt, but new plumbing, electrical or wall changes are not. We sort your scope into those two buckets before filing.
How do I apply?
The Somers Building Department, at 337 Route 202, accepts complete applications by appointment only; the number is 914-277-3539. Plumbing and gas sub-permits are dropped off on weekdays before 2 PM.
Do I need drawings?
The Town Code asks for at least two sets of construction documents that show the scope of work. One accepted set comes back to be kept on the job site for inspectors. Where applicable, the site plan shows any well or septic system.
Does the Architectural Review Board look at kitchens?
Generally no. Somers Code §6-4 exempts one-family detached houses from ARB review except in specific cases, such as designated historic properties or special permits.
What warranty do I get?
One year on our workmanship, in writing, plus the manufacturers’ product warranties.
More Somers & Kitchen Pages
We also cover Somers bathrooms, basements and roofing, plus kitchens in Yorktown Heights and Katonah.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Somers
Tell us about your kitchen and we’ll come measure. Call 914-912-0385 or use the form.
Guardian Remodeling Corp · 143 Lake Shore Dr W, Carmel, NY 10512 · 914-912-0385 · Frank@guardianremodelingcorp.com
