You stop working around broken drawers and cramped counters. Meal prep doesn’t feel like a puzzle anymore because everything has a place and the layout makes sense.
Your kitchen becomes the room people actually want to be in. Not because it’s magazine-perfect, but because it fits how your family moves, cooks, and gathers.
And when it’s time to sell, you’re not the house with the outdated kitchen that sits on the market. You’re the one buyers remember because the space feels right the second they walk in. That’s what a real kitchen renovation does in Franklin Square—it solves the daily frustrations and sets you up for whatever comes next.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling kitchen remodels and full-scale home renovations across Franklin Square and Long Island for years. Ray’s on the job site every day, not just managing from a truck.
You call, we answer. You text, we respond. That’s not a marketing line—it’s how we run jobs. Our crews show up on time, keep the site clean, and treat your home like it matters.
Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat clients who’ve seen how we handle the big stuff: full kitchen teardowns, first-floor renovations, extensions. We’re not the cheapest option in Nassau County, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for crews that know what they’re doing and a contractor who’s reachable when something comes up.
First, we walk through your kitchen and talk about what’s not working. Cramped layout, bad lighting, cabinets falling apart—whatever it is, we need to see it in person. Then we map out a plan that fits your space, your budget, and how you actually use the room.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we handle permits if the job needs them (structural changes, electrical upgrades, plumbing reroutes). If it doesn’t require permits, we move even faster. Either way, you’ll know the timeline before we start.
During the remodel, our crews are there daily. Ray’s on-site managing the work, and we clean up at the end of every day because nobody wants to live in a construction zone longer than necessary. We coordinate everything—demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, countertops, flooring—so you’re not juggling five different contractors.
When it’s done, we do a final walkthrough together. You point out anything that needs adjusting, and we handle it before calling the job complete. Then you’ve got a kitchen that works the way it should.
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Every kitchen remodel is different, but most projects in Franklin Square involve layout changes, new cabinetry, countertop replacement, updated lighting, and modern appliances. If your electrical system can’t handle today’s appliances—common in homes built in the 1950s—we upgrade that too.
Open floor plans are popular here because they connect the kitchen to the rest of the first floor. That usually means removing a wall or two, which we handle along with any structural reinforcement needed. You get better flow for entertaining and more natural light.
Countertops, backsplashes, flooring, and fixtures come down to your taste and budget. We’ll walk you through options that make sense for how you cook and how long you plan to stay in the home. If you’re remodeling to sell, we focus on updates that buyers in Franklin Square actually care about. If you’re staying, we build it around your daily routine.
Storage is almost always part of the conversation. Most older kitchens don’t have enough of it, so we add cabinets, pull-out drawers, pantry space—whatever keeps counters clear and makes cooking less chaotic.
Most full kitchen remodels take six to ten weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. That timeline assumes we’re doing a complete teardown: new cabinets, countertops, flooring, electrical, plumbing, and possibly some layout changes.
Smaller updates—like replacing countertops and cabinets without moving plumbing or walls—can be done in three to four weeks. Larger projects that involve structural changes, extensions, or significant electrical upgrades can push closer to twelve weeks.
The biggest factor is usually permitting and inspections if your remodel requires them. Electrical and plumbing changes often do, and that adds time on the front end. We manage that process so you’re not dealing with the town directly. Once permits are in hand, the work moves steadily as long as materials arrive on schedule and there are no surprises behind the walls.
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Franklin Square typically runs between $50,000 and $85,000. That gets you new cabinets, quartz or granite countertops, updated appliances, new flooring, lighting, and a backsplash. If you’re keeping the same layout and not moving plumbing or gas lines, costs stay on the lower end.
Upscale remodels with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and layout changes can easily exceed $100,000. The biggest cost drivers are cabinetry, countertops, and labor. Long Island labor rates are higher than most of the country because the cost of living here is higher.
Scope creep is the other factor that pushes budgets up. You start with a countertop replacement, then realize the cabinets look dated, then decide to upgrade the flooring while everything’s torn apart. It happens on almost every job, so it’s better to plan for the full remodel upfront if you can. That way, you’re not paying for demolition and cleanup twice.
It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re replacing cabinets, countertops, flooring, and fixtures without moving walls or changing plumbing and electrical, you usually don’t need a permit.
But if you’re removing a wall, adding new electrical circuits, moving plumbing lines, or installing a gas range where there wasn’t one before, you’ll need permits. Structural, electrical, and plumbing changes almost always require them in Nassau County.
Permit fees in Franklin Square typically range from $300 to $1,500 depending on the scope of work. The process adds time to the front end of the project—usually two to four weeks—but it’s not optional. We handle the permit applications and coordinate inspections so you don’t have to deal with the town building department. Skipping permits might seem faster, but it creates problems when you go to sell the house or file an insurance claim.
Yes, and we do it regularly. A lot of homes in Franklin Square were built in the 1950s and still have electrical systems that can’t handle modern appliances. If your breaker trips when you run the microwave and dishwasher at the same time, your panel probably needs an upgrade.
We’ll assess your current electrical capacity during the initial walkthrough. If it’s undersized, we’ll upgrade the panel and add dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances like ranges, refrigerators, and dishwashers. That work requires permits and inspections, but it’s necessary if you want a kitchen that functions properly.
Upgrading electrical isn’t just about convenience—it’s a safety issue. Older wiring can overheat, and outdated panels increase fire risk. Most buyers and home inspectors flag these issues, so addressing them during a kitchen remodel makes sense. You’re already tearing into walls anyway, so it’s the right time to bring everything up to code.
Plan on not having a functional kitchen for most of the project. That means setting up a temporary cooking area somewhere else in the house—usually with a microwave, toaster oven, and maybe a hot plate if you have space.
Stock up on paper plates and disposable utensils. Meal prep gets complicated when you don’t have a sink or stove, so a lot of clients rely on takeout more than usual or batch-cook meals before the remodel starts and freeze them.
If you have a basement or garage, you can move your refrigerator there temporarily. Otherwise, a mini fridge in another room works for essentials. We’ll coordinate the work so your water and gas aren’t shut off longer than necessary, but there will be days when you can’t access the kitchen at all.
The disruption is temporary. Most clients say the inconvenience is worth it once the remodel’s done, but it helps to go in with realistic expectations. If you have young kids or work from home, plan around the noise and the crew’s schedule.
If your cabinets are falling apart, your countertops are cracked, and your layout doesn’t work, a full remodel makes sense. Replacing one or two elements might look better temporarily, but you’ll end up doing the rest in a few years anyway—and paying for demolition and labor twice.
On the other hand, if your cabinets are solid and the layout works fine, you might just need new countertops, a fresh backsplash, updated lighting, and maybe new hardware. That’s a much smaller project with a faster timeline and lower cost.
The real question is how long you’re planning to stay in the house. If you’re selling soon, focus on updates that buyers care about: countertops, modern fixtures, fresh paint, and good lighting. If you’re staying for ten more years, invest in the remodel that makes your daily life easier. We’ll walk through your kitchen and give you an honest assessment of what’s worth doing now versus what can wait.
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