You’re not redoing your house because you’re bored. You’re doing it because the kitchen layout doesn’t work, the bathroom feels cramped, or the whole first floor needs to function differently. Most Long Island homes were built between the 1950s and 1970s, which means you’re probably dealing with outdated systems that need more than cosmetic fixes.
A real whole house renovation means your home works the way you need it to. The layout makes sense. The systems are updated. You’re not calling someone back in six months because something wasn’t done right the first time.
And you’re not spending months wondering when the crew will show up or if anyone’s going to return your texts. The project gets managed start to finish, the job site stays clean, and you know what’s happening every step of the way.
We’ve been handling full house renovations across Nassau and Suffolk Counties for over 40 years. We’re a licensed home improvement contractor with a million-dollar insurance policy, and we answer the phone when you call.
Most of our work comes from homeowners in Hicksville and surrounding Long Island towns who need kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, dormers, extensions, or complete first-floor overhauls. We handle the architectural planning, pull the permits when needed, manage the crews, and make sure the job site doesn’t look like a disaster zone.
We’re not the cheapest option, and we don’t try to be. You’re hiring someone who shows up, communicates clearly, and gets the work done right the first time.
First, we walk through your home and talk about what you’re trying to accomplish. Not what we think you should do—what you actually need. We look at the layout, check the systems, and figure out what’s realistic based on your timeline and budget.
Then we put together a detailed estimate. No vague line items or surprise costs later. If something changes mid-project, we talk about it before any extra work happens.
Once we start, you’ll have a crew that shows up on time, keeps the site clean, and doesn’t leave tools scattered across your driveway. We handle the subcontractors, coordinate inspections if permits are involved, and keep you updated without you having to chase us down. Most full house renovations in Hicksville take several months depending on scope, but you’ll know the timeline upfront and we’ll stick to it unless something genuinely unexpected comes up—like finding outdated wiring or plumbing that needs to be addressed.
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A full house renovation isn’t just new paint and floors. It’s reworking layouts, updating electrical and plumbing systems, replacing windows, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, and handling structural changes like dormers or extensions. In Hicksville, where most homes are 50 to 70 years old, that usually means dealing with outdated wiring, old plumbing, and occasionally asbestos or foundation issues.
We manage the entire project. That includes architectural planning if you’re changing the layout, pulling permits for electrical or structural work, coordinating inspections, and making sure every trade shows up when they’re supposed to. Right now, full gut renovations on Long Island are running between $150,000 and $250,000 depending on square footage and finishes, with costs typically landing around $150 to $250 per square foot.
You’ll also get a crew that cleans up daily, doesn’t block your driveway with equipment, and treats your home like it’s not a construction site. And if something goes wrong—frozen pipes, emergency repairs—we’re available. Not next week. That day.
Most whole house renovations in Hicksville run between $150,000 and $250,000, depending on the size of your home and what you’re changing. If you’re doing a complete gut renovation with new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, and finishes, expect to pay around $150 to $250 per square foot.
Smaller projects—like remodeling just the kitchen and bathrooms or adding a dormer—will cost less. Larger projects that involve extensions, structural changes, or high-end finishes will cost more. The biggest cost drivers are usually kitchens, bathrooms, and any work that requires updating old electrical or plumbing systems, which most Long Island homes need.
We give you a detailed estimate upfront so you know exactly what you’re paying for. No hidden fees, no surprise change orders unless you approve them first.
A full house renovation typically takes three to six months, sometimes longer if you’re doing major structural work or dealing with permit delays. Smaller projects like a kitchen and bathroom remodel might take two to three months. Larger projects that involve extensions, dormers, or a complete first-floor overhaul can stretch closer to a year.
The timeline depends on the scope of work, how quickly permits get approved, and whether we run into issues like outdated wiring or plumbing that needs to be replaced. In Hicksville and across Nassau County, permit approval times vary depending on the local building department and what kind of work you’re doing.
We give you a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated throughout the project. If something changes, you’ll know right away—not three weeks later when you’re wondering why no one’s shown up.
It depends on what you’re doing. If you’re changing the layout, adding square footage, or doing any electrical or plumbing work, you’ll need permits from the Town of Oyster Bay building department. If you’re just updating finishes—new floors, paint, cabinets—you usually don’t need permits.
Most full house renovations involve at least some work that requires permits. That includes moving walls, adding dormers or extensions, upgrading electrical panels, or relocating plumbing. Permits add time to the project because you need approval before work starts and inspections at certain stages, but they’re not optional if the work requires them.
We handle the permit process for you. We know what the local building department requires, we submit the paperwork, and we coordinate inspections. You don’t have to figure out what forms to fill out or wait in line at Town Hall.
Older homes in Hicksville almost always have something that needs fixing once you open up the walls. Outdated electrical wiring, old plumbing, asbestos in floor tiles or insulation, or foundation issues are the most common surprises. If your home was built in the 1950s through 1970s, there’s a good chance you’ll run into at least one of these.
The other common issue is contractors who don’t communicate. You call, they don’t answer. You text, no response. The crew doesn’t show up and no one tells you why. That’s not a construction problem—that’s a management problem, and it’s fixable by hiring someone who actually answers the phone.
We don’t disappear mid-project. If we find something that needs to be addressed, we tell you right away and give you options. If the timeline changes, you’ll know why. And if you call or text, you’ll get a response the same day—not three days later when you’ve already called twice more.
It depends on how much work you’re doing. If you’re renovating the entire house—kitchen, bathrooms, electrical, plumbing—it’s usually not realistic to stay there. You’ll have no running water at certain points, no working kitchen, and dust everywhere even with the best containment efforts.
If you’re doing a phased renovation—first floor now, second floor later—you might be able to stay in part of the house while we work on the other part. Some homeowners stay with family or rent a short-term place during the renovation. Others tough it out if the project is smaller or limited to certain areas.
We keep the job site as clean as possible and contain dust and debris, but a full renovation is disruptive. We’ll be honest with you upfront about whether staying in the house makes sense based on what you’re having done.
Every home improvement contractor in New York is required to have a license if they’re doing jobs over $200. You can verify a contractor’s license through the New York Department of Consumer Affairs or check their status on sites like BuildZoom. A licensed contractor should also carry general liability insurance—at minimum $500,000, though many carry $1 million or more.
Ask for proof of insurance before any work starts. A legitimate contractor will give you a certificate of insurance without hesitation. If they dodge the question or say they’ll get it to you later, that’s a red flag.
We’re a licensed home improvement contractor in New York with a $1 million insurance policy. We’re ranked in the top 1% of licensed contractors in the state based on our BuildZoom score, and we’ve been doing this work for over 40 years. You can verify all of that before you hire us.
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