Most homeowners who’ve been through a renovation before aren’t worried about how it’ll look when it’s done. They’re worried about how they’ll survive living through it again.
The dust everywhere. Contractors who don’t show up. Timelines that stretch for weeks past the deadline. Crews that leave the place a mess at the end of every day.
You’ve probably heard the horror stories, or lived through one yourself. That’s not how this works. When you hire a general contractor in East Massapequa who’s been doing this for over 50 years, you get someone who knows how to run a job site like a professional. That means your home stays as clean as possible during the work. It means the timeline we give you is the timeline we keep. And it means when you call or text, you get an answer—not radio silence.
Your kitchen remodeling or bathroom renovation doesn’t have to feel like chaos. It should feel like progress you can actually see, with someone managing every detail so you don’t have to.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been serving East Massapequa and the surrounding Long Island area since the early 1970s. That’s more than 50 years of kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, whole house projects, dormers, and extensions.
Ray and his son still work on job sites every single day. This isn’t a company where you meet the owner once and never see him again. When you hire us, you’re working with people who’ve built their reputation one project at a time, in this exact market, with homeowners who expect quality and won’t settle for less.
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded across Nassau and Suffolk County. We rank in the top 1% of licensed contractors in New York on BuildZoom. And we’ve earned that ranking by doing what most contractors won’t: answering every call, showing up on time, keeping the job site clean, and finishing when we say we will.
You call or text, and we actually respond. That’s step one, and it matters more than you’d think. We’ll schedule a time to come see the space, talk through what you want, and give you a realistic sense of timeline and budget.
Once we agree on scope and price, we handle the planning and any architectural work that’s needed. For larger projects like kitchen and bathroom remodels, first-floor renovations, or extensions, we map out every phase so you know what’s happening and when.
During the job, our crews show up on time and leave your home clean at the end of each day. You won’t find tools scattered across your driveway or drywall dust coating your furniture. We treat your space like it’s ours.
If something comes up—and on big projects, something always does—we talk to you about it immediately. No surprises at the end. No inflated invoices. Just honest communication and problem-solving in real time.
When the work’s done, we walk through everything with you to make sure it’s exactly what you expected. Then we stay available. If you need us six months later, or six years later, you’ll get the same response you got on day one.
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When you’re planning a kitchen remodeling project or bathroom renovation in East Massapequa, you’re not just paying for new cabinets and tile. You’re paying for coordination, problem-solving, and someone who knows how to manage ten moving parts without letting any of them fall through the cracks.
That includes working with architects if your project needs design plans. It includes managing subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, HVAC—whatever the job requires. It includes pulling permits when necessary, though we specialize in projects that don’t require them, which keeps costs down and timelines shorter.
On Long Island, where the median home price is over $640,000, homeowners expect quality that matches their investment. Standard construction here runs $150 to $210 per square foot. Premium finishes push that to $210 to $270. Luxury projects can hit $270 to $330 per square foot. Those numbers don’t include sitework, but they give you a realistic benchmark for what whole house renovations actually cost in this area.
We also handle emergency work, especially in winter. Frozen pipes are a real problem here, and when one bursts at 3 a.m., you need someone who picks up the phone. We do. Repairing burst pipe damage can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,500 depending on severity, but catching it early makes all the difference.
It depends on the scope, but most kitchen remodels take six to eight weeks from demo to completion. Bathrooms usually run three to five weeks. That’s assuming no major structural changes and no permit delays.
If you’re doing a whole house renovation or adding square footage with an extension or dormer, you’re looking at three to six months. Larger projects have more variables—electrical upgrades, HVAC rerouting, architectural planning—but we give you a timeline upfront and stick to it.
The key is communication. A lot of contractors stretch timelines because they’re juggling too many jobs or waiting on materials they should’ve ordered weeks ago. We order early, we schedule crews in advance, and we don’t leave your project half-finished while we start someone else’s. When we say six weeks, we mean six weeks.
Sometimes, but not always. It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re replacing cabinets, countertops, and appliances without moving plumbing or electrical, you usually don’t need a permit. Same goes for cosmetic bathroom updates.
But if you’re moving walls, adding square footage, or relocating plumbing and gas lines, you’ll need permits. Extensions and dormers almost always require them. Whole house renovations that involve structural work definitely do.
We specialize in projects that don’t require permits, which saves you time and money. But when permits are necessary, we handle the process. We know the local requirements in Nassau County, and we make sure everything is filed correctly so you don’t run into issues down the road. Permits can add weeks to a timeline and thousands to a budget, so it’s worth knowing upfront whether your project needs one.
A full kitchen remodeling project in East Massapequa typically runs $30,000 to $70,000, depending on size and finishes. If you’re doing custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and stone countertops, you’ll be on the higher end. A straightforward update with quality materials usually lands in the $35,000 to $50,000 range.
Bathrooms are less, but not by as much as you’d think. A full bathroom renovation with new tile, vanity, fixtures, and lighting usually costs $15,000 to $30,000. If you’re adding square footage or moving plumbing, expect closer to $25,000 to $40,000.
Labor accounts for about 25% to 35% of your total budget. Materials are another 40% to 50%. The rest goes to permits, design work, and contingency for anything unexpected. On Long Island, where construction costs run higher than most of the country, these numbers reflect the reality of what quality work actually costs. You can find cheaper quotes, but you’ll pay for it later in callbacks, poor workmanship, or projects that drag on for months.
First, make sure they’re licensed and insured. That’s non-negotiable. In New York, any contractor doing work over $500 needs a home improvement license. Ask to see it, and verify it’s active. Insurance protects you if someone gets hurt on your property or if something gets damaged during the job.
Second, check their track record. How long have they been in business? Do they have references you can actually talk to? Are they ranked or reviewed anywhere credible? A contractor who’s been around for decades and still has a strong reputation didn’t get there by accident.
Third, pay attention to how they communicate. Do they answer the phone? Do they show up on time for the estimate? Do they explain things clearly, or do they talk in circles? If they’re hard to reach before you hire them, they’ll be impossible to reach once the job starts.
Finally, ask about their process. How do they handle timelines? What happens if something unexpected comes up? How do they manage job sites? The answers will tell you whether they run a professional operation or whether you’re about to become another renovation horror story.
Yes. Long Island winters are cold enough that frozen pipes are a real risk, especially in older homes or spaces that aren’t heated consistently. When a pipe freezes and bursts, it can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage if you don’t catch it fast.
We’ve taken calls at 3 a.m. for frozen pipe emergencies, and we respond. That’s part of the service. Repairing a burst pipe typically costs $500 to $2,500 depending on where it is and how much damage it caused, but the faster you get someone out there, the less expensive it becomes.
Prevention is cheaper than repair. If you’ve got pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, or unheated areas, make sure they’re insulated. Let faucets drip during extreme cold. Keep your thermostat consistent, even when you’re away. And if you do wake up to a pipe that’s burst or a ceiling that’s dripping, call someone who’ll actually pick up the phone. We will.
We focus on larger projects—kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole house renovations, dormers, extensions, and first-floor overhauls. That’s where our experience really makes a difference, and it’s the kind of work we’re set up to handle efficiently.
That said, if you’re a past client or if a smaller job is part of a bigger conversation about future work, we’ll consider it. But if you’re looking for someone to replace a few boards of siding or patch a small section of drywall, we’re probably not the right fit. There are plenty of handymen who do great work on smaller repairs.
Our specialty is managing complex, multi-phase projects where a lot has to go right at the same time. If that’s what you’re planning, we’re the call to make. If it’s something smaller, we’d rather be honest with you upfront than take your money for a job we’re not the best fit for.
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