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Construction & Remodeling Experts in Kentucky

Kentucky Construction Pros plans and builds kitchen and bathroom remodels, roofing, repairs, commercial projects and new homes for Kentucky property owners. Kentucky uses one statewide building code, while cities and counties issue permits and decide whether single-family homes need them. Karst ground underlies about half the state, and severe storms, heavy rain and winter ice shape how exterior work is planned. Service areas in Kentucky are still being confirmed, so we check availability for your address before anything is scheduled.

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Kitchens, baths, roofing, repairs and new builds planned around Kentucky's statewide code, karst ground and four-season weather.

Serving communities across Kentucky

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Building in Kentucky

What shapes a project in Kentucky

Codes, climate and permit rules differ across Kentucky. These are the local factors we plan around before any work is scheduled.

  1. One statewide code for every building

    Kentucky law requires a mandatory Uniform State Building Code for all buildings in the state, and amendments adopted by the state apply statewide. Commercial and other buildings follow the 2018 Kentucky Building Code, which is based on the 2015 International Building Code. Single-family homes, two-family homes and townhouses follow the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code, which is based on the 2015 International Residential Code. The current versions of both regulations took effect December 3, 2024.

  2. Single-family permits depend on local ordinance

    Local governments enforce the state code, issue building permits and inspect buildings. State law says permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy are not required for single-family homes unless the local government has passed an ordinance requiring them. That exemption covers only single-family homes. Whether your house project needs a permit therefore depends on your city or county.

  3. Climate zone 4A across the state

    All 120 Kentucky counties fall in climate zone 4A, the mixed-humid zone, under the 2021 IECC county map. The U.S. Department of Energy lists Kentucky's residential energy code as the 2009 IECC with amendments and its commercial code as the 2012 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Average July highs run from 82°F in the east to 91°F in the west, so insulation, air sealing and moisture control all matter.

  4. Karst, radon, slopes and earthquakes

    About 55 percent of Kentucky sits on rock that can form karst, and the Kentucky Geological Survey says cover-collapse sinkholes and sinkhole flooding cause the most karst damage to buildings. It also lists radon as a karst hazard. Steep slopes make much of the state landslide-prone, and shaking from a major New Madrid earthquake is expected to be much stronger in western Kentucky. Site conditions like these are checked before foundations and additions are designed.

  5. Storms, heavy rain and winter ice

    Kentucky averaged about 24 tornadoes a year from 1991 to 2019, and severe thunderstorms bring high winds and hail. Annual precipitation has averaged 7.4 inches above the long-term average since 2011, and winters bring ice and snowstorms. Heavy rain can cause flash flooding in low areas and in towns where roofs and pavement speed runoff. Roofs, gutters, grading and flood-zone checks deserve attention in any plan.

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Licensing & permits

Verify any contractor in Kentucky

Official Kentucky resources for checking a contractor's registration or licence and understanding which permits your project may need. Use them for anyone you are considering, including us.

Contractor licensing

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC)

Kentucky's state construction licenses cover specific trades and are issued by HBC. State law requires a license to work as an electrician or electrical contractor, as a master or journeyman plumber, or to practice HVAC contracting, and anyone engaged in plumbing, other than an employee, must carry at least $250,000 in general liability insurance. The state electrical licensing law overrides local rules for electricians. HBC's license search covers electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire, manufactured housing and building inspector licenses. Some local governments add their own requirements: Lexington-Fayette will not issue building permits to unregistered contractors, and Louisville Metro takes building contractor applications through its business portal. Before you hire, look up trade licenses in HBC's search, ask your local building department about registration, and ask for proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

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Building permits

Permits in Kentucky

Building permits in Kentucky come from local governments, which enforce the statewide Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code. HBC reviews plans for larger buildings that fall outside local responsibility. Single-family homes need permits and inspections only where a local ordinance requires them, so the rules for a house can differ from one city or county to the next. Every permit applicant must also state by affidavit that all contractors and subcontractors on the job comply with Kentucky's workers' compensation and unemployment insurance requirements. Local steps vary: Covington requires a city zoning permit before Planning and Development Services of Kenton County issues the building permit, and Paducah and Covington review exterior changes in historic districts. We confirm the permit path for your address during planning, before work is scheduled.

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Our services

Construction & Remodeling Services in Kentucky

Kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, repairs and new construction, planned around Kentucky codes and permit offices.
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    Kitchen Remodeling

    Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.

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    Bathroom Remodeling

    Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.

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    Repairs & Maintenance

    Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.

Inspiration

Design inspiration for Kentucky projects

Styles, materials and layouts suited to Kentucky homes and businesses, to help you picture your own project.

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New brick two-story home near Lexington with a standing-seam porch roof, limestone steps and redbuds in bloom under a clear spring sky.
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Remodeled kitchen at the back of a narrow Louisville shotgun house with a painted beadboard ceiling, navy cabinets and a half-glass door to the yard.
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Tall-ceilinged bathroom in a Covington Italianate rowhouse with a freestanding tub, marble hex floor and a tall arched window.
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Carpenters framing a family-room addition off the back of a brick ranch in Bowling Green, with sheathed walls, hold-down straps and new rafters.
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Roofers tied off to a roof anchor finish a charcoal standing-seam metal roof on a western Kentucky frame farmhouse with a deep porch.
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Images are illustrative and created for this website. They are not photographs of completed customer projects.

How it works

Our Simple 4-Step Process

A clear path from first conversation to finished project.
  1. 1

    Consult

    Tell us about your project and goals. We review the location, scope and any constraints.

  2. 2

    Plan

    We define the scope in writing, confirm selections and identify permits the work may need.

  3. 3

    Build

    Work proceeds against the agreed plan, with updates when decisions or changes come up.

  4. 4

    Enjoy

    We walk through the finished work with you and hand over care and warranty information.

Questions

Kentucky Project FAQs

Answers about building and remodeling in Kentucky. Still have a question? Contact us.
Do I need a building permit to remodel my house in Kentucky?

It depends on where you live. State law does not require permits or inspections for single-family homes unless the local government has an ordinance requiring them. Some cities do. Lexington requires a permit for most remodels, and Bowling Green requires one to build, alter, repair or demolish a structure. The state exemption covers only single-family homes. We check with your local building department during planning.

How do I check a contractor's license in Kentucky?

Kentucky licenses electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors. HBC's online license search covers those trades, plus fire, manufactured housing and building inspector licenses. For other contractors, ask your city or county whether they must register there. Lexington, for example, will not issue permits to unregistered contractors. HBC also advises asking for identification, proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and a written contract that lists the work, total cost and completion date.

My lot has a sinkhole. Can I still build or add on?

The Kentucky Geological Survey says building on karst is possible but costs more, and it recommends extra precautions to avoid structural problems. It advises against filling sinkholes and says building inside a karst sinkhole is never recommended. We plan around sinkholes and bring in a geotechnical engineer when the site calls for one.

How does Kentucky weather affect exterior work?

Winters bring ice and snowstorms, and severe thunderstorms with high winds, hail and tornadoes can happen too. Yearly rainfall and the number of extreme rain events have generally run above average since 2000. Roofing, siding and concrete need dry days and workable temperatures, so we plan exterior work around the forecast and leave room in the schedule for weather delays.

My house is older. Does lead paint affect a remodel?

About 47 percent of Kentucky homes were built before 1980. Under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a home built before 1978 must be certified in lead-safe work practices. If your home is that old, plan for lead-safe setup, containment and cleanup in the scope.

What should I have ready before we plan a project?

Have your project address, photos of the area, any plans or surveys you have, and HOA rules if your neighborhood has an association. Check your flood zone on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, the official source for National Flood Insurance Program maps. Areas with a 1 percent or higher yearly flood chance count as high risk, and that affects foundations, additions and basement work.

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Planning guides for Kentucky

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Tell us what you are planning and where. We'll confirm availability for your address and follow up to talk through scope and next steps.

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