Most homes in Levittown were built in 1952. That means closed-off kitchens, cramped bathrooms, and layouts that made sense seventy years ago but don’t fit how you actually live today.
A full house renovation changes that. You get open spaces where your family can gather. Kitchens designed for how you cook and entertain. Bathrooms that aren’t fighting for square footage. Rooms that flow the way your daily routine does.
This isn’t about making your house look nice for a listing photo. It’s about walking into your own front door and feeling like everything finally makes sense. No more working around a layout that fights you. No more wishing you’d just moved instead.
And in a market where homes are selling for $735K and climbing 8% year-over-year, you’re not just improving your day-to-day. You’re protecting what’s likely your biggest investment.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has spent over 50 years working in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. That’s five decades of kitchens, bathrooms, extensions, dormers, and first-floor renovations across Long Island.
Here’s what that actually means for you: Ray answers his phone. He responds to texts. If your pipes freeze at 3 AM, he’s the one showing up. Not a voicemail. Not a subcontractor who doesn’t know your project. Him.
Levittown homeowners deal with aging infrastructure, cold winters, and a competitive contractor market where low-ball bids come from companies that can’t deliver. You’ve probably already been burned by someone who didn’t show up, didn’t finish, or left your house torn apart for months. Our business runs differently because our reputation depends on it.
First, you’ll talk to Ray directly. Not a sales guy. Not an estimator who’s never swung a hammer. You’ll walk through what’s not working in your home and what you want instead. He’ll tell you what’s realistic, what’s going to cost more than you think, and what’s actually worth doing.
Then comes the plan. Ray maps out the scope, timeline, and budget. No vague estimates. No “we’ll figure it out as we go.” You know what you’re paying and when the work gets done before anyone picks up a tool.
During the job, our crews show up on time and keep the site clean. You’re not stepping over drywall dust for three months or wondering if anyone’s coming back tomorrow. Ray manages every phase—demo, framing, electrical, plumbing, finishes—so you’re not coordinating five different contractors who all blame each other when something goes wrong.
When it’s done, you walk through together. Anything that’s not right gets fixed before we consider the job complete. Then you’ve got a home that works, a contractor you can call again, and no lingering punch list that never gets finished.
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A full house renovation isn’t one thing. It’s everything that makes your home livable, functional, and built to last.
That means kitchens designed for how you actually cook—islands that fit your space, cabinets that use every inch, countertops that hold up to daily wear. It means bathrooms that aren’t cramped 1950s afterthoughts. Walk-in showers. Double vanities. Storage that makes sense.
It includes first-floor layouts that open up your living space. Knocking down walls that cut rooms in half. Adding extensions when you need more square footage. Building dormers to turn unusable attic space into actual bedrooms.
In Levittown, where 93.5% of homes are single-family detached properties built decades ago, most renovations also mean updating systems that are past their lifespan. That’s electrical panels that can handle modern appliances. Plumbing that won’t freeze every winter. Insulation and windows that actually keep heat in.
We handle the permits when they’re required and structure jobs to avoid them when possible. You’re not waiting six months for approvals on work that should’ve started yesterday. And because we’re local, we know exactly what Nassau County requires and how to keep your project moving.
Most whole house renovations take between three and six months, depending on the scope. A first-floor remodel with a kitchen and bathroom might finish in 10-12 weeks. Add an extension or dormer, and you’re looking at closer to five or six months.
The timeline depends on what you’re changing. Cosmetic updates—new flooring, paint, fixtures—move faster than structural work. If you’re opening up walls, moving plumbing, or adding square footage, expect longer. Permit timelines can stretch things too, though we structure jobs to avoid that when possible.
Weather matters here. Long Island winters slow exterior work. Frozen ground makes foundation work harder. If your project involves roofing, siding, or exterior framing, starting in spring or early fall keeps things on schedule.
We give you a realistic timeline upfront and stick to it. No disappearing for two weeks. No “we’ll be back Monday” that turns into next month. You’ll know when crews are coming and what’s happening each week.
Renovating makes sense if you like your neighborhood, your lot, and your location. Moving costs more than most people realize—6% in realtor fees, closing costs, moving expenses, and higher mortgage rates if you’re refinancing. In Levittown’s current market, you’re looking at $735K median prices and a competitive buying environment where homes get multiple offers.
Renovation lets you stay put and build exactly what you want. You’re not compromising on someone else’s design choices or paying a premium for updates you’d rip out anyway. And if your home was built in 1952 like most of Levittown, you’re sitting on a large lot with good bones—things you can’t buy in new construction.
The math works when your renovation costs less than the difference between your current home’s value and what you’d pay to move up. For most Levittown homeowners, that means renovations under $150K-$200K make financial sense. Anything beyond that, and you’re starting to approach the cost of moving.
We walk through the numbers with you. If moving makes more sense, we’ll tell you. But most of the time, renovating your current home gets you more for less.
Hiring based on price alone. The lowest bid almost always costs more in the end—either because the work’s subpar and needs redoing, or because the contractor disappears halfway through and you’re paying someone else to finish.
You’ll see bids that are 20-30% lower than everyone else. That’s not because they’re more efficient. It’s because they’re cutting corners you won’t see until later, or they underbid the job and can’t afford to finish it properly. Then you’re stuck in a half-done house, fighting to get them back, or hiring someone new to fix their mistakes.
The other big mistake is not clarifying what’s included. “Kitchen remodel” means different things to different contractors. Are appliances included? What about demo and disposal? Permits? Painting? If it’s not in writing, assume it’s not included.
Our estimates spell out exactly what you’re getting. No allowances that lowball material costs. No “extras” that pop up every week. You know what you’re paying for before the job starts, and that number doesn’t change unless you change the scope.
It depends on what’s being renovated. If you’re doing a kitchen and one bathroom, most families stay. It’s inconvenient—you’re microwaving meals and using the second-floor shower—but it’s manageable for a few months.
If you’re renovating multiple floors, tearing down walls, or doing major structural work, moving out makes sense. Living in an active construction zone with dust, noise, and no functioning kitchen or bathroom gets old fast. Some families stay with relatives. Others rent short-term. It’s worth budgeting for if the scope is large enough.
We keep job sites as clean as possible and seal off work areas to minimize dust. Crews show up on schedule and work efficiently so you’re not dragging this out longer than necessary. The faster the job’s done right, the faster you’re back to normal.
One thing that helps: staging the work. Finish the kitchen first so you can cook again. Then move to bathrooms. Breaking it into phases makes living through it easier, even if it adds a bit of time to the overall schedule.
Most full house renovations in Levittown run between $100K and $250K, depending on square footage and finishes. A basic first-floor remodel with a kitchen and bathroom refresh starts around $80K-$100K. Add extensions, dormers, or high-end finishes, and you’re pushing $200K-$300K.
Kitchens typically run $30K-$60K for a full remodel. Bathrooms are $15K-$25K each. If you’re opening up walls, adding square footage, or moving plumbing and electrical, costs go up. Structural work, permits, and engineering add to the budget too.
The range is wide because every home is different. A 1,200-square-foot ranch costs less to renovate than a 2,000-square-foot split-level. Laminate countertops cost less than quartz. Stock cabinets cost less than custom. Your choices drive the final number.
We give you a detailed estimate that breaks down costs by category. You’ll see exactly where your money’s going—labor, materials, permits, everything. No lump-sum number that leaves you guessing. And if you need to adjust to fit your budget, we’ll tell you where you can save without sacrificing quality.
Check three things: licensing, references, and how they communicate. Any legitimate home improvement contractor in New York should be licensed and insured. If they’re not, walk away. You’re not saving money—you’re risking liability and poor work.
Ask for references from jobs they’ve completed in the last year. Not just names—actual phone numbers you can call. Talk to those homeowners. Ask if the contractor showed up on time, stayed on budget, and handled problems professionally. If they won’t give you references, that tells you something.
Then pay attention to how they communicate. Do they answer the phone? Respond to emails? Show up when they say they will? If they’re hard to reach before you hire them, they’ll be impossible to reach once the job starts.
We’ve been working in Nassau County for decades. Our reputation depends on doing what we say we’ll do. You’ll talk to Ray directly, get his cell number, and reach him when you need him. That’s not standard in this industry, but it should be.
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