Renovation & Design-Build Contractor in Queens

Often, yes. Work that moves or adds plumbing, adds or changes electrical circuits, or changes walls usually needs permits filed with the NYC Department of Buildings by licensed professionals. Purely cosmetic work, like replacing a vanity in the same spot or repainting, often doesn't. We confirm exactly what your project needs at the walkthrough and handle the filings.

It depends on scope, building approvals and material lead times. A straightforward full-bathroom gut renovation typically takes a few weeks of on-site work once materials are in hand; co-op approvals or custom items can add time before work starts. You get a written schedule with the proposal.

For a single kitchen or bathroom, usually not, although it helps to plan for a stretch without that room. For a full gut renovation, most clients stay elsewhere. We'll talk through what living there during the work would look like at the walkthrough.