You’re not looking for the cheapest bid. You’re looking for someone who won’t disappear halfway through your kitchen remodel or leave your bathroom torn apart for three months while they juggle six other jobs.
When we take on your project, we’re there. Every single day. Not just for the walkthrough or when something goes wrong—we’re on site working alongside our crew, making decisions in real time, and keeping the job moving forward.
That means your timeline doesn’t slip. Your budget doesn’t balloon because of miscommunication. And when you text at 7 PM because you have a question about tile placement, you get an answer—not radio silence.
Most contractors in Nassau County will tell you they care about quality. We just make sure the job site is clean before our crew leaves each day, stay within the budget you agreed on, and finish on the exact day we said we would. That’s what over 50 years of combined experience looks like when it’s actually applied to your home.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling residential projects across Nassau and Suffolk County since 1972. That’s over five decades of kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, first-floor additions, and whole house renovations in neighborhoods just like yours.
Roslyn Harbor homeowners know what they’re investing in. With a median property value of $1.43 million and owner-occupied homes making up 97% of the area, you’re not hiring a contractor to slap something together. You’re protecting a significant asset and expecting professional results.
Our BuildZoom score of 125 puts us in the top 1% of over 77,000 licensed contractors in New York. We’re licensed, insured, and bonded across all of Nassau and Suffolk County. More importantly, we’ve built a reputation by doing exactly what we say we’ll do—on time, on budget, and with crews who treat your home like it matters.
First, we come to your home in Roslyn Harbor to walk through what you want done. We listen, take measurements, and ask the questions that matter—not just about design, but about how you use the space and what’s driving the renovation.
Within a few days, you’ll get a detailed estimate that breaks down costs clearly. No vague line items or surprise fees later. If you move forward, we set a realistic timeline based on the scope of work, and we stick to it.
Once the job starts, we’re on site daily. Our crew shows up on time, works through the day, and cleans up before they leave. You’re not wondering when someone will show up or if the project is on track—you can see the progress yourself.
Throughout the project, communication stays open. You have our number. If something comes up or you have a question, you text or call, and you get a response. When the job wraps, the space is clean, the work is inspected, and you’re not left with a punch list that drags on for weeks.
That’s the process. No drama, no disappearing acts, no excuses.
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We specialize in the projects that transform how you live in your home—kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, first-floor renovations, dormers, extensions, and whole house remodels. These aren’t small jobs, and they’re not meant to be rushed.
A kitchen remodel in Roslyn Harbor typically involves new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, and often reconfiguring the layout to improve flow. We manage the plumbers, electricians, and finish carpenters so you’re not coordinating five different people. Same goes for bathroom remodeling—tile work, vanities, fixtures, ventilation, and waterproofing all get handled by crews we’ve worked with for years.
For larger projects like first-floor renovations or extensions, we focus on jobs that don’t require permits when possible, which speeds up timelines significantly. But when permits are necessary, we handle that process too.
Long Island winters mean frozen pipes are a real risk, especially in older homes. We offer emergency response for situations like that—because a burst pipe at 3 AM doesn’t wait for business hours. Homeowner spending on renovations is climbing across Nassau County, with more people choosing to invest in their current home rather than move. That makes sense when your property value is already over a million dollars and the work is done right the first time.
A full kitchen remodel usually takes four to six weeks, depending on the scope. If you’re replacing cabinets, countertops, flooring, and updating plumbing and electrical, plan for the longer end of that range.
The timeline can shift if there are structural changes or if custom materials have a long lead time. We set the schedule upfront based on what your project actually involves—not some generic estimate that sounds good but doesn’t hold up.
One reason projects stay on track is that we’re on site daily. When decisions need to be made or small issues come up, they get handled immediately instead of waiting days for a callback. You’re also not dealing with a contractor who’s bouncing between four other jobs and showing up twice a week.
Bathroom remodels typically range from $15,000 to $40,000, depending on the size of the space and the finishes you choose. A small guest bathroom with standard fixtures and tile will land on the lower end. A primary bathroom with custom tile, high-end vanities, and a walk-in shower pushes toward the higher end.
The cost also depends on whether you’re keeping the existing layout or moving plumbing and electrical. Moving a toilet or relocating a shower adds to both the budget and the timeline.
We provide a detailed estimate before any work starts, so you know exactly where your money is going. There’s no padding or vague “allowances” that turn into surprise costs later. And because we manage the budget throughout the project, you’re not getting hit with overruns because someone didn’t plan properly.
It depends on the scope of work. If you’re adding square footage, changing the roofline, or altering the structure, you’ll likely need a permit in Nassau County. Interior renovations that don’t involve moving walls or major electrical and plumbing changes often don’t require one.
We focus on projects that avoid permits when possible because it speeds up the timeline and reduces costs. But when a permit is necessary, we handle the application process and work with the local building department to keep things moving.
Permit requirements vary by municipality, and Roslyn Harbor has its own codes and inspectors. We know what triggers a permit and what doesn’t, so you’re not guessing or finding out halfway through the job that you needed approval. That kind of issue can stop a project cold and cost you weeks of delays.
You don’t, unless they have a track record of doing it. Most contractors set optimistic timelines to win the job, then let the schedule slip because they’re managing too many projects at once or didn’t plan for delays.
We set realistic timelines from the start based on the actual scope of work, material lead times, and crew availability. We don’t overpromise to get the contract signed. And because we’re on site every day, the job keeps moving forward instead of sitting idle while we’re at another project.
One of the biggest reasons projects drag on is poor communication and slow decision-making. When you can reach your contractor and get answers quickly, small issues don’t turn into week-long delays. We answer our phone, respond to texts, and keep you updated throughout the process. That’s how projects finish on the day they’re supposed to.
Things come up during renovations—it’s the nature of working on homes that are decades old. You might open a wall and find outdated wiring that needs to be replaced, or discover a plumbing issue that wasn’t visible during the estimate.
When that happens, we walk you through what was found, explain why it needs to be addressed, and give you a clear cost and timeline for handling it. You’re not left guessing or getting a vague “we’ll figure it out” response.
Because we’re on site daily, issues get caught early instead of turning into bigger problems down the line. And because we’ve been doing this for over 50 years, we’ve seen most scenarios before and know how to solve them without derailing the entire project. You’re also covered by insurance and warranties on the work, so if something does go wrong after the job is done, it gets fixed.
Managing subcontractors yourself sounds like a way to save money until you’re three weeks into the project and the electrician can’t start because the plumber didn’t finish, and now your tile guy is booked on another job for the next month.
A general contractor coordinates all the trades, manages the schedule, and makes sure each phase of work is done correctly before the next one starts. That’s not just convenience—it’s how you avoid costly mistakes and delays that end up costing more than you would’ve paid a contractor in the first place.
We have a network of skilled plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and finish crews we’ve worked with for years. They show up when they’re supposed to, they do quality work, and they’re accountable to us. You’re not hunting down subcontractors, checking references, or dealing with no-shows. And when something needs to be redone, we handle it—you’re not stuck mediating between trades or paying twice for the same work.
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