Johnson County, Kansas
Home Remodeling in Shawnee, KS
Imperial Finishes is a general contractor based in Overland Park, KS, and Shawnee, KS is part of its Kansas City metro service area. This page lists the services offered in Shawnee and what the City of Shawnee publishes about permits.
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Remodeling services available in Shawnee
Every service we offer is available in Shawnee, KS. Bathroom remodeling is our main service and kitchen remodeling comes second. We use the best-quality materials possible for each project.
Bathroom Remodeling
Full and partial bathroom remodels: drywall, painting, trim, cabinets, fixtures, and repair of moisture and water damage.
View bathroom remodelingKitchen Remodeling
Practical upgrades to layout and finishes with every phase coordinated: planning, evaluation, demolition, framing, drywall, painting, trim, cabinet removal and installation, and coordination of fixtures and hardware.
View kitchen remodelingKitchen Cabinet Painting
Painting of existing kitchen cabinets as a way to update a kitchen without replacing them.
View cabinet paintingInterior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors: surface preparation, primer and clean finishes.
View interior paintingExterior Painting
Siding, trim and doors: preparation, minor repairs and durable coatings.
View exterior paintingDrywall Installation & Repair
New drywall installation, patches and preparation for paint.
View drywallDeck Building & Repair
New decks, repairs and upgrades, with a focus on structure and safety.
View decksHome Repairs & Improvements
Fixes, maintenance and improvements; framing and repairs; remodeling of living areas, bedrooms and basements.
View home repairsRoofing
Roofing work for residential properties.
View roofing
Building permits in Shawnee
Building permits in Shawnee are issued by the city’s Building Codes Division, part of Community Development. The city says the division is responsible for ensuring that new construction on private property complies with all municipal construction codes: it issues building permits, reviews plans and conducts building inspections. Its office is on the lower level of the west wing of City Hall.
Permits can be applied for in person at Shawnee City Hall or online through the city’s Citizenserve portal. The residential building permit application lists these project types, among others: basement finish, uncovered deck, new roofed addition, remodel of an existing interior, electrical service or upgrade, water heater, and furnace or air conditioning. The city and Johnson County also set their own requirements for contractors; the city’s permits page links to them.
According to the city’s residential permit information, a permit expires if the authorized work is not started within six months or if no inspection is obtained in any six-month period, and it expires two years after the date it is issued. Inspections are requested by phone, and same-day inspections are not accepted after 2:00 pm. The city also states that, as of April 1, 2026, the codes it enforces include the 2018 International Residential Code.
What Shawnee’s Deck Permit Guidelines say
- A building permit is required for any deck that will be more than 30 inches above the adjoining ground level at any point.
- A building permit is required to build any solid roof over a deck.
- Footings must extend at least 36 inches below grade.
- Guardrails must be at least 36 inches high.
- A deck can encroach 6 feet into the required rear yard.
- Deck inspections listed by the city: footings and ledger or rim, then a final inspection.
“Remodel Existing Interior” is a permit type on the city’s application, but we could not confirm from the city’s pages which kitchen or bathroom work needs it, so this page does not state a rule. Permit requirements vary by city. Before work starts, confirm what your project needs with the Building Codes Division.
Planning a remodel in Shawnee?
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About Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, the same county as Overland Park, where Imperial Finishes is based. Shawnee City Hall is at 11110 Johnson Drive. On its Community History page, the city describes Shawnee as a place people have long recognized as “a place of new beginnings.”
Sources: City of Shawnee: Community History · Johnson County: building offices by city
How to get an estimate in Shawnee
Call or send the form
Call +1 (913) 203-8419 or use the form on this page. Open Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM. We speak English and Spanish.
Tell us about the project
Say which room or part of the home it is, what you want to change and which city you are in. We can lightly help with design choices, but the design direction comes from the client.
Get your free estimate
The estimate is free. Your price depends on the size of the space, materials and the conditions of the home.
Nearby areas we serve
Shawnee is in Johnson County, Kansas. These other Johnson County cities are also in our service area.
- Overland Park, KSOur base
- Leawood, KSCity page
- Olathe, KSCity page
- All 20 citiesAreas we serve
Shawnee questions
Does Imperial Finishes work in Shawnee?
Yes. Shawnee, KS is one of the cities in our Kansas City metro area service area. We are based in Overland Park, KS.
Is the estimate free in Shawnee?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call +1 (913) 203-8419, Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, or send the form on this page. We speak English and Spanish.
Who do I ask about building permits in Shawnee?
Building Codes Division, City of Shawnee. Permit requirements vary by city. The official links are in the permits section of this page.
Free estimate in Shawnee
Tell us what you want to do at your home in Shawnee, KS.
- Phone
- +1 (913) 203-8419
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Closed Sunday.
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards, checks and mobile payments
- Area
- Overland Park, KS · Kansas City metro area