You’re not looking for the cheapest bid. You’re looking for someone who won’t disappear halfway through, who keeps the site clean, and who actually finishes on schedule.
That’s what separates a real home improvement project from a nightmare. When your kitchen remodeling or bathroom renovation is handled by someone who’s been doing this for over 50 years, you’re not dealing with excuses or delays. You’re getting a crew that shows up, does the work, and leaves your house cleaner than they found it.
The difference shows up in how your project feels while it’s happening. No mystery charges. No radio silence when you call. Just steady progress on the timeline you agreed to, with someone available to answer questions before, during, and after the work is done.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been serving Flower Hill and the surrounding Long Island communities for over five decades. We’re licensed, insured, and ranked in the top 1% of contractors in New York by BuildZoom—not because we pay for awards, but because we do the work right.
This is a father-and-son operation. Ray is on-site every single day. That’s not typical, and it matters more than you’d think. It means decisions get made in real time, problems get solved before they become expensive, and you’re never wondering who’s actually in charge.
We’ve built our reputation one project at a time in neighborhoods just like yours. Flower Hill homeowners value quality and reliability, and that’s exactly what we deliver on every kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, and whole house project we take on.
First, we walk through your space and talk about what you want to accomplish. Not what we want to sell you—what you actually need. We discuss budget, timeline, and whether permits are required. If your project doesn’t need permits, even better—we specialize in those jobs.
Once we agree on scope and price, we map out a schedule. You’ll know when we’re starting, what’s happening each week, and when we’re wrapping up. Ray is there every day managing the crew, keeping things moving, and making sure the work meets the standard we’ve held for 50 years.
At the end of each day, the site gets cleaned. No debris left in your driveway, no tools scattered across your lawn. And when the job’s done, we don’t vanish. If you need an adjustment or have a question weeks later, we come back. That’s part of the service.
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We focus on large-scale residential work: full kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, first-floor overhauls, dormers, extensions, and whole house renovations. These are the projects we’re best at and the ones we genuinely enjoy doing.
Flower Hill homeowners are staying in their homes longer and investing in improvements rather than moving. That trend makes sense when you consider interest rates and the cost of buying in Nassau County right now. Renovating your current home isn’t just more affordable—it’s often the smarter move.
We also handle emergency repairs. Frozen pipes are a real issue during Long Island winters, and when one bursts at 3 a.m., you need someone who picks up the phone. We do. That kind of availability extends to every part of the job, not just emergencies.
If your project involves decking, roofing, or siding as part of a larger renovation, we can handle it. But our specialty is the big stuff—the projects that change how you live in your home every single day.
A full kitchen remodeling project usually takes four to six weeks, depending on the scope. If you’re doing custom cabinetry, moving plumbing, or dealing with older homes that need electrical upgrades, it can stretch closer to eight weeks. Bathroom renovations typically run two to four weeks.
The timeline depends on what you’re changing. Swapping countertops and appliances is faster than reconfiguring the entire layout. We set realistic expectations up front and stick to them. Ray manages the schedule daily, so if something’s delayed, you’ll know immediately—not three days later.
One thing that speeds up projects in Flower Hill: many of the renovations we do don’t require permits. That cuts weeks off the timeline and eliminates a lot of headaches. If permits are needed, we handle that process, but we’re honest about how it affects your schedule.
Whole house renovations in Nassau County typically start around $100,000 and can go well beyond $300,000, depending on square footage and finishes. If you’re gutting a first floor, redoing kitchens and bathrooms, and adding things like new flooring or updated electrical, you’re looking at the higher end of that range.
The biggest cost drivers are kitchens and bathrooms—those eat up about 40% of most renovation budgets. The next chunk goes to structural work, followed by finishes like flooring, paint, and trim. We break down costs clearly before starting so there’s no confusion about where your money’s going.
Financing matters more now than it did a few years ago. A lot of homeowners are looking at monthly payment options instead of paying cash up front. If that’s your situation, it’s worth planning for it early so the numbers make sense before we start demo.
We handle both, but we prefer jobs that don’t require permits because they move faster and involve less red tape. That said, if your project needs permits—like an addition, a dormer, or major structural changes—we’ll pull them and manage the inspection process.
Permit requirements in Flower Hill and Nassau County can be strict. Inspectors want to see code-compliant work, proper documentation, and licensed contractors. We’re licensed and insured, so that part’s covered. The downside is permits add time and cost to a project, sometimes significantly.
A lot of homeowners don’t realize which projects require permits and which don’t. Interior remodels that don’t involve moving walls or adding square footage often don’t need them. If you’re unsure, we’ll tell you up front during the walkthrough so you can plan accordingly.
Check their license first. New York requires general contractors to be licensed, and you can verify that online. If they’re not licensed, walk away. Next, look at how long they’ve been in business and whether they’re insured. A contractor without liability insurance is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
References matter, but so does how they communicate during the estimate process. Do they answer the phone? Do they show up on time? Do they explain things clearly, or do they talk in circles? Those behaviors during the sales process are exactly how they’ll act during your project.
We’ve been doing this since 1972, and we’re ranked in the top 1% of contractors in New York by BuildZoom. That’s not something you can fake. But beyond credentials, the real test is whether someone picks up the phone when you call and whether they’re on-site managing the work. Ray is there every day. That’s rare, and it’s one of the main reasons projects stay on track.
Problems happen on renovations—it’s the nature of opening up walls in older homes. You might find outdated wiring, hidden water damage, or structural issues that weren’t visible during the estimate. The question isn’t whether problems come up; it’s how your contractor handles them.
We stop, explain what we found, and give you options. Sometimes that means adjusting the budget. Sometimes it means changing the timeline. Either way, you’re not finding out after the fact. Ray is on-site daily, so decisions get made in real time instead of waiting for someone to show up and assess the situation.
If the issue is our mistake—something we damaged or installed incorrectly—we fix it at no cost to you. That’s not negotiable. And if you need adjustments after the project is finished, we come back. We’ve had clients call weeks later asking for minor tweaks, and we handle it. That’s part of doing the job right.
Yes. We offer emergency services, and that includes frozen pipe situations. Long Island winters are brutal, and a burst pipe can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage in a matter of hours. When you call at 3 a.m. because water’s pouring through your ceiling, we pick up.
Frozen pipes happen when temperatures drop and water inside the pipe expands, creating pressure that can exceed 3,000 psi. That’s enough to split the pipe. Once it thaws, the water starts flowing, and the damage starts piling up. Speed matters, and so does knowing what you’re doing.
We’ve handled emergency calls for clients in Flower Hill and across Nassau County for years. It’s not our primary business, but it’s part of how we take care of the people we work with. If you’ve got an emergency and you need someone who’s actually going to show up, call us.
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