Do I need a designer before hiring a contractor in Nevada?

Not legally, but it usually pays off when the layout, look or budget is still open. A finished design lets several licensed Nevada contractors bid on the same plan, so quotes are comparable and change orders drop. If you are replacing like for like, a contractor can often price it directly. Nevada does require a licensed contractor for construction.

Do you build or remodel kitchens and bathrooms?

No. LV Home Concept is a design-only studio and holds no contractor license. We plan the layout, choose materials, design the lighting and produce 3D renderings, then hand a complete design package to your own licensed contractor, who prices, permits and builds it. You can verify any Nevada contractor's license at nscb.nv.gov.

What permits does a kitchen remodel need in Clark County?

Q: What permits does a kitchen remodel need in Clark County?

A kitchen remodel usually needs permits when it moves or adds plumbing, electrical or gas, or changes walls or windows. Cosmetic work such as paint, new counters or like-for-like cabinets often does not. The permit office depends on where the home sits: City of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas or unincorporated Clark County. Your licensed contractor pulls permits.

Work that commonly needs a permit

Moving or adding plumbing, such as relocating the sink or adding a prep sink
New electrical circuits, outlets or lighting wiring
Gas line changes for a range or cooktop
Removing or altering walls, or changing window and door openings
Structural changes, which may also need an engineer

Work that often does not

Painting, replacing cabinets in the same footprint, new countertops, backsplash tile, and swapping fixtures in the same location. Rules vary, so confirm with the building department for your address.

Which office

A Las Vegas mailing address does not always mean the City of Las Vegas. Homes may fall under the City of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or unincorporated Clark County, which includes places like Enterprise and Summerlin South. Many communities also have HOA design review for anything visible from outside.

We are a design studio and do not pull permits or give code advice. Your licensed contractor handles permits and inspections. Our design package notes anything that moves or changes so the contractor can plan the submittal.

LV Home Concept provides interior design, planning and 3D rendering services. We do not perform construction. Construction is carried out by your own licensed contractor. Images labeled "Design concept" are digital concepts, not completed projects.