You get a home that works for how you actually live. Not just fresh paint and new fixtures, but layouts that make sense, systems that won’t fail in five years, and rooms you’ll use instead of avoid.
Most homes in Roslyn Harbor were built in the late 1950s. That means outdated electrical, cramped kitchens, and bathrooms that haven’t been touched since Nixon was president. A whole house renovation fixes all of it at once so you’re not living through three separate projects over the next decade.
You also get clarity. One contract, one timeline, one team handling everything from framing to final walkthrough. No coordination headaches between five different subcontractors who all blame each other when something goes wrong.
We’ve been handling large-scale renovations across Nassau County for over 40 years. Ray and Ray Jr. run the business as a father-son team, and we’re on-site for every major project.
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Our BuildZoom score puts us in the top 1% of contractors in New York, but what matters more is that we answer the phone when you call and show up when we say we will.
Roslyn Harbor homeowners deal with frozen pipes, aging infrastructure, and the challenge of updating historic homes without losing their character. We’ve handled all of it, and we know how to navigate the quirks of older Long Island properties without turning your renovation into a two-year saga.
First, we walk through your home and talk about what’s not working. You tell us what you want, and we tell you what’s realistic given your budget, timeline, and the bones of the house. No sales pitch, just a real conversation about scope and cost.
Then we put together a detailed estimate. It covers everything: demolition, structural work, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, finishes, permits if needed. We don’t vary from our estimates unless you ask us to change something, and if you do, we’ll tell you exactly what it costs before we do it.
Once you approve, we schedule the work and start demo. Our crews show up on time, sweep the site daily, and keep disruption to a minimum. You’ll have a direct line to Ray or Ray Jr. throughout the project, and if something comes up—a hidden issue behind the walls, a material delay—you’ll know about it immediately, not three weeks later.
We handle inspections, coordinate all the trades, and make sure everything is done to code. At the end, you get a final walkthrough, and we don’t consider the job done until you’re satisfied.
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A full house renovation means we’re touching every major system and living space. Kitchens get gutted and rebuilt with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and layouts that actually make sense for how you cook and entertain. Bathrooms get the same treatment—new tile, vanities, fixtures, and proper ventilation so you’re not dealing with mold in two years.
We handle all the structural work: opening up walls for open floor plans, adding dormers or extensions if you need more space, reinforcing floors and ceilings where needed. Electrical gets updated to handle modern loads, which matters in Roslyn Harbor where most homes are still running on 1950s wiring. Plumbing gets replaced or rerouted, especially if you’re dealing with galvanized pipes that are ready to fail.
HVAC, insulation, windows—we address it all so your home is comfortable year-round and your utility bills aren’t bleeding you dry. Long Island winters are brutal, and homes built before modern insulation standards cost a fortune to heat. We fix that.
Flooring, paint, trim, lighting—it all gets refreshed. You’re not patching and painting around old problems. You’re getting a completely updated home that feels new but fits the character of the neighborhood.
For a full house renovation in Roslyn Harbor, you’re typically looking at $100,000 to $300,000 depending on the size of your home and the scope of work. A 2,000-square-foot home with a full kitchen and bathroom remodel, new flooring, updated electrical and plumbing, and cosmetic updates throughout will land somewhere in that range.
The biggest cost drivers are kitchens and bathrooms—those two rooms alone can account for 40-50% of your total budget. Structural changes like removing walls, adding extensions, or building dormers add significant cost but also significant value and livability.
We give you a detailed estimate upfront that breaks down every line item. No hidden costs, no surprises halfway through the job. If we find something unexpected during demo—rotted framing, outdated wiring that needs replacement—we’ll walk you through the options and costs before moving forward.
Most whole house renovations take three to six months depending on the scope. A straightforward update with no major structural changes might be done in three months. A full gut renovation with additions, dormers, or significant layout changes can stretch to six months or more.
Delays happen, but they’re usually tied to things outside anyone’s control: material backorders, weather that shuts down exterior work, or inspection scheduling. We build realistic timelines from the start and keep you updated if anything shifts.
Living in your home during the renovation is possible but uncomfortable. Most families move out or stay with relatives during the heavy demo and construction phases, then move back in for the final finishes. We’ll talk through your options during the planning stage so you can decide what makes sense for your situation.
It depends on what you’re doing. Cosmetic updates like new flooring, paint, cabinets, and fixtures usually don’t require permits. Structural work, electrical and plumbing upgrades, additions, and anything that changes the footprint or systems of the house will require permits in Nassau County.
We handle the permit process if it’s required. That includes submitting plans, coordinating inspections, and making sure everything is up to code. It adds time to the project—permit approval can take a few weeks—but it protects you down the line when you sell the house or file an insurance claim.
Some homeowners want to skip permits to save time and money, but it’s not worth the risk. Unpermitted work can kill a sale, void your insurance, and leave you liable if something goes wrong. We do it right so you don’t have to worry about it later.
You can, but it’s not easy. Whole house renovations mean dust, noise, limited access to rooms, and crews in your space every day. If you have young kids, pets, or a low tolerance for disruption, moving out temporarily makes the process a lot smoother.
We do everything we can to minimize the mess. Our crews sweep and clean the site daily, seal off work areas with plastic barriers, and keep pathways clear. But there’s no way around the fact that major construction is invasive.
Some families stay during the early planning and demo phases, then move out for the heavy construction, and move back in for final finishes. Others rent a short-term place or stay with family for the duration. We’ll walk you through what to expect so you can plan accordingly.
We find problems on almost every job. Homes built in the 1950s and 60s hide a lot behind the walls: outdated wiring, plumbing that’s ready to fail, water damage, mold, structural issues that weren’t obvious until we opened things up.
When we find something, we stop, document it, and bring you in to see it. We explain what’s wrong, what needs to happen to fix it, and what it’s going to cost. You decide whether to move forward with the fix or adjust the scope of the project.
We don’t surprise you with a bill at the end. If it’s not in the original estimate and you didn’t approve it, we don’t charge for it. That’s how we’ve stayed in business for 40 years—by being straight with people and not playing games with pricing.
We answer the phone. We respond to texts. We show up when we say we will, and we clean up after ourselves every day. That sounds basic, but it’s rare in this industry, especially on Long Island where the market is packed with contractors who overpromise and underdeliver.
We’ve been doing this for over 40 years, and we’re ranked in the top 1% of licensed contractors in New York. Ray and Ray Jr. are on-site for every major project, so you’re not dealing with a revolving door of project managers who don’t know your job.
We specialize in large-scale renovations—kitchens, bathrooms, whole house remodels, additions, dormers. We’re not a handyman service trying to upsell you into a bigger job. This is what we do, and we’re good at it. If you want a contractor who’s going to treat your home like it matters and your time like it’s valuable, call us.
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