Custom Home Builder in Kingston, NY
New Construction, Passive house, Energy Retrofits, Renovations, Additions, Kitchen & Bath and More — Serving Kingston and Ulster County
Kingston is one of the most active residential markets in the Hudson Valley — and one of the most varied. From century-old Stockade District homes to postwar ranches, new construction in the city's outer neighborhoods to major additions on established properties. P.A.S Design Build handles a full range of residential design and construction work in Kingston and the surrounding area.
We're a family-run design-build studio based in Ulster County. Every project whether it's a kitchen renovation, a whole-home remodel, a NetBuilt new home, or an energy retrofit — runs through the same integrated process: design and construction under one roof, managed by the same team from first conversation to final walkthrough.
Kingston's housing stock is unlike anywhere else in the Hudson Valley. The city has Victorians, Federals, and Colonial Revivals in the Stockade District that predate the Civil War. It has early 20th-century row houses and craftsman bungalows in Midtown. It has mid-century ranches and Cape Cods that have been owned by the same families for generations. And it has newer construction at the edges of the city and into the surrounding town.
Doing renovation and design-build work here means knowing how to work with all of it — the surprises inside old walls, the City of Kingston Building Department permitting process, the historic district review considerations in certain neighborhoods, and the structural realities of homes built before modern codes existed.
P.A.S. Design Build has the experience to navigate it all. We work with residential clients in Kingston on renovations, additions, kitchen and bath remodels, energy upgrades, and new construction — bringing the same design-build process and construction standards to every project regardless of scope.
Working in Kingston Means Understanding What's Already There…
Stockade District · Rondout · Midtown Kingston · Historic Housing Stock · City Permitting · Renovations · Additions · New Construction · Energy Retrofits
OUR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES THROUGHOUT
KINGSTON, NY:
From fully custom new homes to our curated Net-Zero collection of semi-custom, high-performance houses, P.A.S. Design Build brings design and construction together as one process for Hudson Valley homeowners. We also take on whole-home renovations and additions with the same design-build discipline, improving comfort, efficiency, and function in the homes people already love. Every project — new build or renovation — is built around durable performance, clear communication, and a home that fits its site and climate.
NET-ZERO HOMES
ADDITIONS & ADU’S
CUSTOM NEW CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL CONTRACTING
KITCHEN & BATHROOM
RENOVATIONS & RETROFITS
What We Bring to Kingston Construction Projects
What Sets Our Work Apart in This Area?
We know what's inside older homes — and we plan for it.
Kingston's housing stock is full of surprises: knob-and-tube wiring, plaster and lathe walls, undersized structural members, chimney chases that go nowhere. Contractors who haven't worked in older homes underestimate this and end up delivering change orders. We build contingency and discovery into the planning process so surprises don't become crises.
We understand City of Kingston permitting.
The City of Kingston Building Department operates differently from town-level permitting across Ulster County. Projects in certain neighborhoods require additional historic district review. We've worked through this process and know how to prepare documentation that moves efficiently — so your project doesn't stall waiting on approvals.
Design and construction stay in one conversation.
When the same team designs and builds, decisions stay consistent. There's no design firm handing drawings off to a contractor who then reinterprets them on site. What gets drawn is what gets built — because the people who will construct it were in the room when it was designed.
Performance upgrades built into every project.
Kingston's older homes are often among the least energy-efficient in the Hudson Valley — drafty, under-insulated, with aging mechanical systems. We integrate performance improvements into renovation and remodel work as a matter of course, not as a premium add-on. It's one of the highest-value things a Kingston homeowner can do.
How We Work:
The same five-step process applies across all project types — whether you're building new, renovating, or adding on.
Discovery
We define your goals, site conditions, budget, and overall scope.
Design & Development
We align layouts, materials, and systems with construction reality before anything is committed to.
Pre-Construction
We coordinate permitting, engineering, and all technical planning with local authorities.
Construction
We manage the build directly with consistent communication and hands-on execution.
Completion
We close out with final walkthroughs, documentation, and full project handoff.
Common Questions from Kingston Homeowners
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We offer the full range of residential design-build services in Kingston, including home renovations, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home additions and ADUs, high-performance and net-zero building, NetBuilt semi-custom homes, custom new construction, general contracting, and pre-construction and permitting support. Kingston's older housing stock means renovation and remodel work is a major part of our work in this market — but we handle new construction here as well.
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Yes. A significant portion of our Kingston work involves homes built before 1950 — Victorians in the Stockade District, row houses and craftsman bungalows in Midtown, and early 20th-century homes throughout the city. We plan for the realities of older construction: unexpected structural conditions, older electrical and plumbing systems, plaster walls, and the material inconsistencies that come with a home that's been modified over many decades. We build this into the planning process so it doesn't become a surprise during construction.
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Projects within the City of Kingston go through the Kingston Building Department. The process differs from town-level permitting elsewhere in Ulster County — submissions, review timelines, and inspection protocols all have their own requirements. Projects in certain parts of the city may also require review related to historic district or local preservation considerations. We manage this process for our clients — preparing documentation, submitting applications, coordinating inspections, and keeping the project moving through the approval sequence.
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NetBuilt is our semi-custom, high-performance home line — pre-designed models in 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations that are adapted to your specific site, layout preferences, and material choices. They're built around net-zero performance frameworks and efficient building systems. NetBuilt homes are available for sites in and around Kingston, including the Town of Ulster and surrounding areas. If you have land and want a high-performance new home with a more predictable process than fully custom construction, NetBuilt is worth a conversation.
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Yes. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling is one of the most common project types we handle in Kingston — particularly in older homes where both spaces are functional but dated. We manage the full scope from design through construction: kitchen layout, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and finishes, alongside bathroom tile, vanities, plumbing coordination, and layout. One team, one process, no subcontracting the finish work out to someone who wasn't part of the design conversation.
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Yes. We plan and build additions and accessory dwelling units for Kingston homeowners — navigating City of Kingston zoning, setback requirements, and permitting on urban and near-urban lots. We also work on properties in the Town of Ulster and surrounding areas where lot size allows for more flexibility. Whether you're adding a primary suite, expanding a main living area, or building a detached ADU on your property, we manage the full process from design through construction.
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Costs depend heavily on scope, home age, and condition. Kitchen renovations in Kingston typically start in the $45,000–$85,000+ range depending on size and finish level. Bathroom remodels generally run $22,000–$55,000+. Whole-home renovations in older Kingston homes — where structural work, electrical, and plumbing updates are often required — typically start at $150,000 and scale significantly with scope. Home additions run $200–$400+ per square foot depending on complexity. We provide detailed, itemized estimates after an initial site visit — not ranges pulled from a spreadsheet.
Custom Homes & Renovations Throughout the Hudson Valley…
WHERE WE BUILD
P.A.S. Design Build serves homeowners across the broader Hudson Valley. Whether you're building in Kingston, on a mountain lot in Woodstock, or along the river in Rhinebeck — we know this land, these codes, and this climate.