A whole house renovation means you’re living through construction for months. The difference between a nightmare and a manageable process comes down to who’s running the job.
You get a general contractor who picks up the phone every time. Not sometimes. Every time. You text about a concern at 7 PM, you get a response. A pipe freezes in January, we’re there. That’s not marketing talk—it’s how we’ve operated for four decades in Roslyn Heights and across Nassau County.
Our crews show up when scheduled. They sweep and clean daily, not just at the end. The work gets done right the first time because we’re not juggling 15 jobs at once. When you need something adjusted or added mid-project, the answer is “no problem,” not a lecture about change orders.
Your home gets rebuilt the way you wanted, on a timeline that was actually realistic from the start. No surprises. No excuses. No wondering if anyone’s going to show up tomorrow.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling full house renovations since 1981. We’re not new to this. We’re not learning on your project.
The Roslyn Heights market is competitive, and homeowners here know the difference between contractors who finish jobs and contractors who disappear halfway through. We rank in the top 1% of licensed contractors in New York because we do what we say we’re going to do. Our crews are professional. Our job sites stay organized. Our communication is constant.
You’re dealing with homes valued well over a million dollars in this area. That means the stakes are high, and the work needs to match. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodels, first-floor renovations, dormers, and extensions—the big projects that actually transform how you live in your home.
First, we walk through your home and talk about what you want to change. Not what we think you should do—what you actually want. We discuss realistic timelines, budget ranges, and whether permits are needed based on the scope.
Once we agree on the plan, we handle the permitting process if required. Different towns in Nassau County have different requirements, and we know how to navigate that without delays. Then we schedule the work in phases so you’re not living in total chaos for six months straight.
Demo happens first. Then rough work—plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing. Inspections get scheduled and passed. Then we move into finishes: drywall, flooring, tile, cabinetry, trim. Each phase gets completed before the next one starts, so there’s no jumping around or half-finished rooms sitting for weeks.
Throughout the project, you have direct access to us. Questions get answered the same day. Problems get solved immediately. The job site gets cleaned every single day before our crew leaves. When we say we’ll be there Tuesday at 8 AM, we’re there Tuesday at 8 AM.
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A full house renovation in Roslyn Heights typically runs between $150,000 and $250,000, depending on the size of your home and the scope of work. That’s $150 to $250 per square foot for comprehensive renovations across Nassau County. You’re not just getting cosmetic updates—you’re getting structural improvements, updated systems, and a home that functions better.
The work includes everything: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, electrical upgrades, plumbing, HVAC improvements, new windows, insulation, drywall, painting, trim, and finishes. If you’re adding dormers or extensions, that’s part of it too. We coordinate all the subcontractors—plumbers, electricians, tile setters—so you’re not managing five different schedules.
Roslyn Heights homes face cold winters and the occasional frozen pipe emergency. We account for that. Proper insulation, updated heating systems, and weatherproofing are part of the conversation from day one. Energy efficiency matters here, especially with climate projections showing hotter summers ahead. Homeowners in this market are willing to invest in quality work that lasts, and that’s exactly what this type of project delivers.
You’re also getting clean job sites, professional crews, and a contractor who actually answers the phone. That’s rarer than it should be, and it makes a massive difference in how the project feels day to day.
Most full house renovations take four to six months from start to finish, depending on the size of your home and the scope of work. If you’re doing a first-floor renovation with a kitchen and bathroom remodel, expect closer to four months. Add dormers or extensions, and you’re looking at six months or more.
Permitting can add time, but that varies by town in Nassau County. Some projects don’t require permits at all, which speeds things up significantly. Weather can also affect timelines—winter projects sometimes hit delays if exterior work is involved, though we plan around that.
The key is setting a realistic timeline from the beginning. Contractors who promise a three-month whole house renovation are either cutting corners or setting you up for disappointment. We give you an honest timeline based on the actual work involved, and then we stick to it.
You’re looking at $150,000 to $250,000 for a comprehensive whole house renovation in Roslyn Heights. That breaks down to roughly $150 to $250 per square foot, depending on finishes, materials, and the extent of structural work.
A kitchen and bathroom remodel alone can run $80,000 to $120,000. Add in flooring, electrical upgrades, new HVAC, windows, and full interior finishes, and the number climbs quickly. If you’re adding square footage with dormers or extensions, expect the higher end of that range.
Roslyn Heights homes are valued between $1.2 million and $1.4 million, so homeowners here are investing in quality work that adds long-term value. Cheap renovations don’t hold up, and they definitely don’t increase your home’s worth. Budget for the project properly from the start, and you won’t deal with cost overruns or surprise expenses halfway through.
It depends on what you’re doing. Structural changes, electrical work, plumbing, and additions almost always require permits. Cosmetic updates like painting, flooring, or cabinet replacements usually don’t.
Each town in Nassau County has different requirements, and the permitting process can add weeks to your timeline if not handled correctly. We know how to navigate that. We handle the permit applications, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything passes the first time.
Some homeowners try to skip permits to save time or money. That’s a mistake. Unpermitted work can kill a home sale, void your insurance, or result in fines. It’s not worth the risk. We do it right from the start so you don’t have problems down the road.
You check their track record. How long have they been in business? Do they have reviews from actual clients? Are they licensed and insured? Can they provide references from projects similar to yours?
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been doing this for over 40 years. We rank in the top 1% of licensed contractors in New York. Our clients use us for multiple projects over 10-plus years because we finish what we start. That’s not common, but it should be.
Red flags include contractors who don’t answer calls, don’t provide written contracts, ask for large upfront payments, or can’t give you a clear timeline. If a contractor is juggling too many jobs, yours will sit half-finished for weeks. We limit how many projects we take on so every job gets the attention it deserves. You’ll know we’re serious because we’ll be there every day, on time, doing the work.
Yes. Emergencies happen, especially during Long Island winters. Pipes freeze. HVAC systems fail. Unexpected structural issues pop up during demo. You need a contractor who responds immediately, not one who gets back to you three days later.
We answer every call. You text at night about a problem, you get a response. A pipe bursts on a Saturday, we’re there. That’s been our standard for 40 years, and it’s one of the main reasons clients keep coming back.
Whole house renovations are disruptive enough without adding the stress of unreachable contractors. You’re living through months of construction. The least you should expect is someone who picks up the phone and solves problems fast. That’s baseline service, and it’s what you’ll get here.
We answer the phone. Every time. We respond to texts immediately. We show up when we say we will. We clean the job site daily. Our crews are professional, not a rotating cast of random subcontractors. We don’t make excuses, we don’t miss deadlines, and we don’t disappear mid-project.
That sounds basic, but it’s rare. The Long Island home improvement market is flooded with contractors who overpromise and underdeliver. They take on too many jobs, don’t communicate, and leave homeowners stuck with half-finished projects. We’ve been doing this since 1981, and we’ve built our reputation on doing exactly what we say we’re going to do.
You’re investing six figures into your home. You deserve a contractor who treats that seriously. We specialize in large-scale projects—kitchens, bathrooms, full renovations, dormers, extensions. This is what we do, and we do it right.
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