You’re not just getting new cabinets or countertops. You’re getting a kitchen that works the way you actually live—more storage where you need it, better flow when you’re cooking, and a space that doesn’t feel like it’s stuck in 1985.
Most North Massapequa homes we work on are Cape Cods, Colonials, and split-levels built decades ago. The kitchens in these homes weren’t designed for how people cook and entertain today. You’re dealing with cramped layouts, worn countertops, cabinets that don’t close right, and lighting that makes everything look dim.
We handle full kitchen remodels and first-floor renovations where the kitchen is part of a larger project. If you’re updating your whole main level, we can coordinate that. If it’s just the kitchen, we focus there. Either way, you end up with a functional space that actually adds value to your home—and makes daily life easier.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling kitchen and bathroom remodels, dormers, extensions, and first-floor renovations across Nassau and Suffolk County for over five decades. We’re not a crew that shows up, makes a mess, and disappears for days at a time.
Ray is on the job site every day. Not just checking in—actually working. That’s rare, and it matters because it means problems get caught early, decisions get made quickly, and the work stays on track.
We’re based right here in North Massapequa, so we know the housing stock, the local codes, and what homeowners in this area are dealing with. If your pipes freeze at 3 a.m., we’ll come fix them. If you call with a question during your project, you’ll get an answer—not a voicemail.
First, we come out for a free estimate. You show us what you’re working with, tell us what you want, and we talk through what’s realistic for your space and budget. We’re not going to upsell you on things you don’t need.
Once we agree on scope and price, we set a timeline. We lay out when demo starts, when materials arrive, when plumbing and electrical get done, and when you’ll have a working kitchen again. Most full kitchen remodels take six to twelve weeks depending on the size and complexity.
During the job, we keep the site clean. Every day. We also stay in touch—if something comes up, you’ll know about it. If we need a decision on tile or hardware, we’ll ask. You’re not going to be left guessing what’s happening in your own home.
When we’re done, the work is done right. Cabinets installed correctly. Countertops level. Plumbing and electrical up to code. We don’t leave loose ends, and we don’t disappear after the final payment. If something needs adjusting, we handle it.
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A full kitchen remodel with us typically includes demo, new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, updated plumbing and electrical, lighting, and installation. If you’re keeping appliances, we work around them. If you’re replacing them, we coordinate timing so everything gets installed in the right order.
We also handle the permit process if your project requires it. Most kitchen remodels in North Massapequa involve plumbing, electrical, or structural changes that need permits, and we manage that so you don’t have to deal with the town building department.
On Long Island, kitchen renovations in the $50,000 to $70,000 range are common for a standard-sized kitchen with quality materials. If you’re working with a smaller budget or a larger space, we’ll adjust the scope to fit. The goal is to maximize what you get for what you’re spending—not to talk you into granite when quartz makes more sense, or custom cabinets when semi-custom does the job.
One thing to expect: costs can shift if we open up walls and find outdated wiring, plumbing issues, or water damage. It happens in older homes. We flag it immediately and talk through options before moving forward. No surprises on the final bill.
For a typical kitchen remodel in North Massapequa, you’re looking at anywhere from $50,000 to $70,000 for a standard renovation with quality materials. That usually covers new cabinets, countertops, flooring, updated plumbing and electrical, lighting, and installation labor.
If you’re doing a smaller refresh—just cabinets and countertops, for example—you might spend closer to $25,000 to $40,000. On the higher end, if you’re expanding the footprint, adding an island, or using premium finishes, costs can push past $100,000.
The wildcard is what we find when we open up the walls. Older homes in this area sometimes have outdated wiring, old plumbing that needs replacing, or hidden water damage. Budget an extra 10% to 20% as a cushion for unexpected issues. We’ll never move forward on additional work without talking to you first.
Most full kitchen remodels take between six and twelve weeks. That timeline depends on the size of your kitchen, the scope of work, and how quickly materials arrive.
Demo and rough plumbing/electrical usually take the first week or two. Then cabinets get installed, countertops templated and installed, flooring goes down, and finish work wraps up. If we’re waiting on custom cabinets or a specific countertop material, that can add a few weeks.
We set a clear timeline before we start and do everything we can to stick to it. If there’s a delay—material backorder, weather issue, something unexpected in the walls—we’ll let you know immediately and adjust the schedule. You won’t be left wondering when your kitchen will be functional again.
Most kitchen remodels require permits, especially if you’re doing any plumbing, electrical, or structural work. The Town of Oyster Bay (which covers North Massapequa) requires permits for moving walls, relocating plumbing or gas lines, upgrading electrical panels, and most other changes beyond cosmetic updates.
If you’re just replacing cabinets and countertops without touching plumbing or electrical, you might not need one. But if you’re doing a full remodel, permits are part of the process.
We handle the permit applications and inspections. You don’t need to go to the building department or deal with the paperwork. We pull the permits, schedule inspections, and make sure everything is up to code. It’s built into our process, so you don’t have to think about it.
Expect your kitchen to be out of commission for several weeks. That means no sink, no stove, and limited access to the space while we’re working. Most families set up a temporary kitchen in another room—microwave, coffee maker, cooler for drinks, paper plates.
You’ll also have workers in your home most days, usually from early morning until mid-afternoon. We keep the job site as clean as possible and contain dust with plastic barriers when we’re demoing or cutting. At the end of each day, we clean up debris and make sure the space is safe.
Communication is constant. If we need you to make a decision on tile, hardware, paint color, or anything else, we’ll ask. If we run into an issue—old plumbing that needs replacing, an electrical panel that’s outdated—we’ll walk you through it and give you options before proceeding. You’re not going to be blindsided by changes or costs.
We can work around your schedule to some extent, but kitchen remodels move faster when we can work straight through. Stopping and starting adds time and makes it harder to coordinate subcontractors.
That said, if you need us to pause for a family event or avoid certain days, we can usually make that work. Just let us know upfront so we can plan accordingly.
Phased projects are trickier. If you want to do cabinets now and countertops later, or split the work across several months, it’s possible—but it’s not ideal. You’ll be living with an incomplete kitchen for longer, and coordinating trades in separate phases can drive up costs. We’ll talk through what makes sense for your situation during the estimate.
We answer the phone. Every time. Before, during, and after the project. If you have a question, you get an answer. If there’s an emergency, we respond. That sounds basic, but it’s rare in this industry.
Ray is on the job site every day, working alongside the crew. That means quality control happens in real time, not after the fact. Problems get caught early. Decisions get made quickly. The work stays on schedule.
We also keep the job site clean, which matters when workers are in your home for weeks at a time. At the end of each day, debris is removed, tools are put away, and the space is left as tidy as possible given the circumstances. You’re not walking through a construction zone every night.
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