General Contractor in Kent, NY

The Town of Kent grew up around its lakes, and the housing still shows that origin. Around Lake Carmel, Lake Shenorock and the smaller lakes that give the Kent Lakes area its name, you find 1940s through 1960s cottages and bungalows that were expanded and winterized into full-time homes, sitting beside postwar ranches, split levels and colonials on sloping, wooded lots. Away from the water, the town opens into larger parcels with capes, farmhouses and newer construction.

The most common Kent projects start with the same question: how do we make a lake house work as a year-round home? That usually means insulation and heating improvements, new windows and doors, waterproofing and drainage at the lower level, decks and stairs rebuilt to current standards, and a kitchen or bathroom that finally matches how the household actually lives. Well and septic systems on these properties set the limits for bathroom, laundry and addition layouts.

Building permits for Kent properties are issued by the Town of Kent Building Department. Additions, decks, structural work, roof replacements, finished basements with new rooms, and plumbing or electrical changes require permits and staged inspections at framing, rough-in and final, with a certificate of occupancy or compliance at the end. Lakefront and near-lake properties can also involve shoreline setback review, drainage and grading considerations, association rules for docks and stairs, and state review for work in or near the water.

Converting a seasonal cottage to year-round use deserves particular attention, since reviewers will look at heating, insulation, foundation and egress rather than just the finishes. We document existing conditions honestly, build the scope around what the structure can support, and sequence the inspections so the work is never held up waiting on paperwork.

For Kent homeowners we provide kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole home renovations, additions and garage conversions, basement finishing, water damage repair, interior and exterior painting, vinyl, hardwood and tile flooring, drywall and skim coating, trim carpentry and built-ins, decks and stairs, masonry and concrete, roofing and general construction. Lake-area homes get an added focus on moisture control, ventilation and exterior detailing so the finished work lasts through humid summers and hard winters.

Every Kent project begins with a free written estimate and an honest conversation about what the house needs first. Call or text to schedule a visit, or send photos through the estimate form on this page. Fernandez Home Solutions is licensed under Westchester County Home Improvement License WC-38798-H25 and fully insured, and has served Putnam and Westchester County homeowners since 2020.