General Contractor Serving All of Lynn, MA
Kenia Construction is based right here in Lynn: remodeling, electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring and framing for Lynn homeowners.
A contractor that knows Lynn's houses
Lynn was once one of the great shoe-making cities of New England, and the housing built for that workforce is still what defines the city: tall wood-frame two- and three-family houses on narrow lots, packed close together, many of them well over a century old.
Working on those houses is different from working on a suburban ranch. Walls have been opened and closed many times, plaster is mixed with drywall, and a single building may have wiring from three different eras. We plan for what a Lynn house is likely to hide, and we look before we quote.
Lynn also runs along the water, from Lynn Shore Drive and Lynn Beach to the marshes near the Saugus River, so salt air, humidity and wind-driven rain affect exteriors and basements. And Lynn Woods, with more than two thousand acres, keeps neighborhoods like the Highlands and Wyoma leafy and damp.
Neighborhoods and areas we cover:
- Highlands
- Diamond District
- Wyoma
- Downtown Lynn
- West Lynn
- Lynn Shore
What Lynn homeowners call us for
Bathroom Remodeling in Lynn
Small, plumbing-packed bathrooms in older Lynn homes are our most technical rooms, and where careful waterproofing pays off.
View bathroom remodeling →Electrical Panel Upgrades in Lynn
Older Lynn houses often run more load than their original panel was sized for, especially in multi-family buildings.
View electrical panel upgrades →Exterior Painting in Lynn
Coastal air and old wood clapboard mean prep matters more than color on a Lynn exterior.
View exterior painting →Leak Repair in Lynn
Aging pipes and fittings in century-old buildings are prone to slow leaks that hide behind plaster.
View leak repair →What to keep in mind for a project in Lynn
Tight lots and street parking affect everything from material delivery to where a dumpster can sit. We plan the logistics before the job starts so a project does not block a neighbor or stall on a Tuesday morning.
In a multi-family house, a project in one unit can affect the others: a water shutoff, a power interruption, or noise on a shared stair. We talk through timing with you and any tenants before we begin.
Older Lynn homes may involve lead paint, plaster over lath, and wiring that does not match current code. That is not a reason to avoid a project, but it does change how it is planned and priced.
Lynn contractor FAQs
Do you work on two- and three-family houses in Lynn?
Yes. Much of Lynn is two- and three-family housing, and those buildings share stacks, meters and sometimes panels between units. We plan work with that in mind, including how a shutoff or power outage affects the other apartments.
Do you serve the Highlands and the Diamond District?
Yes. We work across the city, from the Highlands and the Diamond District to Wyoma, West Lynn and the streets near the water along Lynn Shore Drive.
Does an older Lynn house need lead-safe painting?
If it was built before 1978, it may have lead paint under later coats, and Lynn has many homes from before then. Scraping and sanding it creates hazardous dust, so painting and carpentry work on older houses follows lead-safe practices.
How do I reach you if I am in Lynn and it is urgent?
Call (781) 312-5811. For electrical problems, active leaks and blocked drains, tell us it is urgent on the call so we can schedule a visit as soon as we can.
Have a project in Lynn?
Call or message us and we will set up a time to look at your home.