Home Renovation & Kitchen Remodels in Highland, NY — Town of Lloyd

Highland is the main hamlet in the Town of Lloyd, directly across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie and connected to it by the Walkway Over the Hudson — the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world at 1.28 miles — and the Mid-Hudson Bridge. This physical connection to Poughkeepsie and the Route 9 corridor makes Highland one of the more active commuter markets in southern Ulster County, with consistent renovation demand from primary residents who've owned their homes for years and are now ready to invest in upgrades.
Jeff Wiegmann

Jeff Wiegmann, Licensed General Contractor, Co-Founder — Timber Design + Build

Building in Highland: What's Actually Different

The Town of Lloyd Building Department handles permits for the full town (Highland, Marlboro, and surrounding areas). The jurisdiction name is Town of Lloyd — not Town of Highland — and the filing address reflects that. Standard Ulster County residential permit process for most project types.

The elevated terrain above the Hudson River gives some Highland properties river views that renovation can capitalize on — kitchen reorientations, deck additions, and window modifications to frame views are recurring project types here.

Who We Work With in Highland

Primary residents — commuters to Poughkeepsie and beyond, long-term owners doing deferred renovation, and buyers entering the market at a price point that still leaves renovation budget remaining. The connection to the Walkway Over the Hudson draws buyers who value the ability to walk to Poughkeepsie's train station and the Walkway's recreational access.

Services We Provide in Highland, NY

Highland is a hamlet in the Town of Lloyd — the same building department that handles Marlboro. Timber is based in the Town of Lloyd at 168 Mt. Zion Road; we know this permit office and this terrain better than any market we serve. River-view renovations and Hudson-facing kitchen reorientations are our most common Highland project type.

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About Timber Design + Build

Jeff Wiegmann and Chris Rall co-founded Timber Design + Build with a direct premise: self-performing the work that defines the quality of a home produces a better outcome. Our Millwork Division operates three facilities — a cabinet shop in Marlboro, a furniture-making facility in New Paltz, and a 2,500 sq ft finishing facility in Wallkill — serving the full Hudson Valley including Highland. Design coordinator Amanda Barton leads our Chief Architect 3D design process. We serve Ulster County and the broader Hudson Valley from Ulster through Dutchess, Orange, and Columbia counties.

Find Us Near Highland

Highland, Ulster County, NY · ZIP: 12528

Permit Office

Town of Lloyd Building Department: Town Hall, Lloyd — (845) 691-2144.

Highland is a hamlet within the Town of Lloyd. Permits go through the Town of Lloyd, not any Highland-specific office.

Frequently Asked Questions — Highland

Who handles permits in Highland?

The Town of Lloyd Building Department. Highland is a hamlet within the Town of Lloyd — permits go through the Town, not through any Highland-specific office.
"Highland is a practical market — homeowners who've been in their houses for 20 years and are ready to do the kitchen they've been thinking about. That's real, committed renovation spend. — Jeff Wiegmann"

About Highland

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic ParkMid-Hudson BridgeLloyd Landing (river access)Town of Lloyd historic cemeteriesRoute 9W orchard corridor

Highland is part of our Ulster County service area.

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