You’re not just swapping out a vanity. A real bathroom renovation changes how your morning starts and how your evening ends.
The right layout means you’re not bumping elbows while brushing your teeth. Better lighting means you can actually see what you’re doing. Proper ventilation means no more mold creeping up the grout lines six months later. And if you’re planning to sell in the next few years, a modern bathroom typically returns 60-70% of what you put in.
But here’s what most people don’t think about until it’s too late: Long Island homes, especially older ones in Bethpage, weren’t built with today’s plumbing codes in mind. Moving a toilet or upgrading your waste lines isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about making sure your system can handle what you’re asking it to do. That’s where experience matters.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, and full home additions across Nassau County since the early 1970s. We’re licensed, insured, and bonded throughout Long Island, and we rank in the top 1% of contractors in New York according to BuildZoom.
What sets us apart isn’t just experience. It’s how we run a job. Our crews keep your home clean daily. We answer the phone when you call. We respond to texts. And if something goes wrong—like a frozen pipe at 3 a.m. during a Long Island winter—we show up.
We focus on larger projects: full bathroom renovations, first-floor additions, dormers, and multi-room remodels. If your project doesn’t require a permit, even better. We move faster, and you get back to normal life sooner.
First, we walk through your space and talk about what’s not working. Cramped shower? Poor lighting? Outdated fixtures? We take measurements, check your plumbing, and give you a detailed estimate with no surprises.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your life—not ours. Our crew shows up on time, protects the rest of your home, and gets to work. Demo comes first. Then we handle any plumbing or electrical upgrades, which in older Bethpage homes often means bringing things up to current code.
After that, we install your new shower, vanity, flooring, and fixtures. We test everything before we call it done. And at the end of each day, we clean up. You shouldn’t have to live in a construction zone just because you’re getting a bathroom remodel.
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A complete bathroom remodel with Ray Coleman covers everything from demolition to final fixtures. That includes removing old tile, vanities, and outdated plumbing. We handle all necessary upgrades to your water lines, waste lines, and vents—especially important in older Long Island homes where systems may not meet current codes.
We install new showers or tubs, including popular options like walk-in showers and rainfall showerheads. You’ll get updated vanities, modern lighting, exhaust fans for proper ventilation, and new flooring that can handle moisture. If you want heated floors, smart mirrors, or digital temperature controls, we do that too.
In Bethpage and across Nassau County, bathroom remodeling costs typically range from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on size and finishes. We give you a clear estimate upfront so you know exactly what you’re spending and what you’re getting. No change orders unless you change the scope. And because we’ve been doing this for decades, we know how to avoid the costly mistakes that come from poor planning—like inadequate ventilation or lighting that looked good on paper but doesn’t work in real life.
Most full bathroom renovations in Bethpage run between $15,000 and $50,000. The range depends on the size of your bathroom, the quality of materials you choose, and how much plumbing or electrical work needs to happen behind the walls.
If you’re just updating fixtures and paint, you’ll land on the lower end. If you’re moving walls, relocating a toilet, adding a walk-in shower, or upgrading an older home’s plumbing to meet current codes, you’ll be closer to the higher end. Plumbing work is often the biggest variable, especially in older Long Island homes where waste lines and vents may need rerouting.
We give you a detailed estimate before any work starts. That way, you know what you’re paying for and why. If something unexpected comes up during demo—like rotted subfloor or outdated wiring—we talk to you before we move forward.
A typical bathroom remodel takes two to four weeks, depending on the scope. If we’re swapping fixtures and retiling, it’s closer to two weeks. If we’re relocating plumbing, adding custom tile work, or dealing with structural issues, it can stretch to four.
The timeline also depends on inspections and material availability. We order everything upfront to avoid delays, and we keep you updated throughout the process. Our goal is to get you back to a fully functional bathroom as quickly as possible without cutting corners.
One thing we don’t do: drag out the job. Our crews show up on schedule, work efficiently, and clean up at the end of each day. You shouldn’t have to wait weeks longer than necessary just because a contractor overbooked themselves.
It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re replacing fixtures, updating tile, or swapping a vanity without moving plumbing, you typically don’t need a permit. But if you’re relocating a toilet, moving walls, or doing major electrical or plumbing work, Nassau County requires a permit.
We handle projects both ways, but we prefer jobs that don’t require permits because they move faster and cost less. That said, if your project does need a permit, we’ll walk you through the process and make sure everything is up to code.
Skipping a required permit might save time upfront, but it can cause serious problems later—especially if you’re selling your home. Inspectors and buyers notice unpermitted work, and it can kill a deal or force you to redo the job. We’d rather do it right the first time.
Not planning for ventilation. Bathrooms generate moisture, and if that moisture doesn’t have a way out, you’ll end up with mold, mildew, and peeling paint within a year. A proper exhaust fan isn’t optional—it’s essential.
The second biggest mistake is poor lighting. A lot of people install one overhead light and call it done, but that leaves shadows exactly where you don’t want them—over the sink and mirror. You need layered lighting: overhead for general use, sconces or backlit mirrors for tasks like shaving or makeup, and maybe even toe-kick lighting if you’re going for a spa feel.
The third mistake is underestimating plumbing costs. Moving a toilet or shower drain isn’t a simple job, especially in older homes. It often means cutting into floors, rerouting waste lines, and adding new vents. That’s not something you want to cheap out on or hand to an inexperienced crew.
Yes. Most of our clients stay in their homes during bathroom renovations. If you have a second bathroom, it’s easier. If not, we work with you to minimize disruption.
We protect the rest of your home with plastic barriers and drop cloths. We clean up at the end of every day so you’re not living in a construction zone. And we communicate clearly about when water will be shut off or when certain areas will be inaccessible.
It’s not always convenient, but it’s manageable. We’ve done this enough times to know how to keep the process as smooth as possible. The key is setting expectations upfront and sticking to the schedule.
First, make sure they’re licensed and insured. In New York, that’s not optional. You want someone who’s covered if something goes wrong, and you want to know they’re operating legally.
Second, ask about their experience with projects like yours. A contractor who mostly does small repairs isn’t the right fit for a full bathroom gut and remodel. You want someone who’s handled plumbing upgrades, tile work, and the kind of behind-the-walls issues that come up in older homes.
Third, pay attention to how they communicate. Do they answer the phone? Do they respond to texts? Do they show up when they say they will? A lot of problems on remodeling jobs come down to poor communication. If a contractor is hard to reach before you hire them, it’s not going to get better once the job starts.
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