You’re not just getting new tile and fixtures. You’re getting a bathroom that works the way you need it to, looks the way you want it to, and adds real value to your home.
On Long Island, a full bathroom remodel typically returns about 67% of your investment when you sell. That’s around $16,000 back on a $25,000 project. But the return you feel every day matters more than the resale number.
You get a space that doesn’t frustrate you anymore. Enough storage so you’re not digging through cabinets. A shower that actually has water pressure. Floors that stay warm in winter. Ventilation that prevents mold before it starts.
The difference between a bathroom that drains your patience and one that makes your morning routine easier is usually about three weeks of work. You’re already living with the problem. The question is how much longer you want to.
That’s not a marketing line. It’s how we run our business, and it’s what separates us from most general contractors on Long Island.
When your bathroom project is halfway done and you have a question, you shouldn’t have to leave three voicemails. When a pipe freezes in January, you need someone who responds. We built Ray Coleman Home Improvement around that basic expectation because we’ve seen what happens when contractors don’t meet it.
We focus on large-scale projects in Glenwood Landing and across Nassau County. Full bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, first-floor updates. The kind of work that requires coordination, clean job sites, and professional crews who show up when they say they will. We’ve been doing this long enough to know that the details matter as much as the finished product.
First, we walk through your current bathroom and talk about what’s not working. You tell us what you want, and we tell you what’s realistic for your space and budget. No pressure, no upselling features you don’t need.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we create a timeline. Most full bathroom remodels take two to three weeks, depending on the scope. We schedule everything upfront so you know when the plumber’s coming, when the tile goes in, and when you’ll have a working bathroom again.
During the job, we keep the site clean. Drop cloths stay down, debris gets removed daily, and we don’t leave tools scattered around your house. Our crews are professional, and they treat your home like it matters.
We handle the demo, plumbing, electrical, tile work, fixture installation, and finishing. You get updates throughout, and if something comes up—like old plumbing that needs replacing—we call you before we make the change. After everything’s installed and inspected, we walk through it with you to make sure it’s right. Then we clean up, haul away the old materials, and you’ve got a finished bathroom.
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A full bathroom renovation in Glenwood Landing typically runs between $17,500 and $71,000, depending on the size and finishes. Most homeowners here spend around $370 per square foot. For a standard 40-square-foot bathroom, you’re looking at roughly $15,000 to $25,000 for a complete remodel.
That includes demo and removal of the old bathroom, new plumbing and electrical work, tile installation for floors and walls, vanity and countertop, toilet, shower or tub, lighting, ventilation, and finishing work like paint and trim. Labor accounts for about 40% to 60% of the total cost on Long Island, which is higher than the national average but reflects the local market.
If you want upgrades like heated floors, a custom vanity, or high-end tile, the price goes up. If you’re keeping the layout the same and just updating fixtures and finishes, it stays on the lower end. We don’t push you toward expensive materials unless they actually solve a problem or give you something you’ll use.
Long Island winters mean frozen pipes are a real risk, so we make sure your new plumbing is insulated properly. We also install ventilation that actually works, because moisture problems in bathrooms here lead to mold fast. These aren’t extras. They’re part of doing the job right the first time.
Most full bathroom remodels take between two and three weeks from start to finish. That includes demo, plumbing, electrical, tile work, fixture installation, and cleanup.
The timeline depends on the scope of your project. If you’re gutting everything and changing the layout, it takes longer than if you’re keeping the same footprint and just updating finishes. Custom work like a built-in vanity or specialty tile also adds time.
We create a realistic schedule before we start so you know what to expect. You’ll know when you’ll lose access to the bathroom and when it’ll be functional again. We don’t drag jobs out, and we don’t rush through steps that need time to cure properly, like tile grout or waterproofing. After three decades doing this, we know how long each phase actually takes, and we build that into the timeline upfront.
Plan on spending between $17,500 and $71,000 for a full bathroom remodel in Glenwood Landing, depending on the size of your bathroom and the finishes you choose. The median spend on Long Island is around $15,000 for a complete renovation.
Labor is your biggest cost, typically 40% to 60% of the total budget. That’s about $6,000 to $9,000 on average. Materials make up the rest, and that’s where your choices really affect the final number. Standard tile, a prefab vanity, and mid-range fixtures keep costs down. Natural stone, custom cabinetry, and high-end fixtures push it up.
Set aside an extra 10% to 20% of your budget for unexpected issues. Once we open up walls, we sometimes find old plumbing that needs replacing or water damage that has to be fixed before we can move forward. It doesn’t happen on every job, but it’s common enough that you should plan for it. We’ll never make those changes without talking to you first, but having the budget cushion means you’re not scrambling if something comes up.
It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re keeping the same layout and just updating fixtures, tile, and finishes, most of that work doesn’t require permits. If you’re moving plumbing, changing the bathroom’s footprint, or doing structural work, you’ll need permits.
We specialize in projects that don’t require permits because they move faster and cost less. No waiting for inspections, no permit fees, and no delays. But we won’t skip permits on work that legally requires them. That puts you at risk when you sell your home, and it’s not worth it.
We’ll tell you upfront whether your project needs permits based on what you want to do. If it does, we handle the paperwork and inspections. If it doesn’t, we get started faster. Either way, you’ll know before we begin so there are no surprises halfway through the job.
Proper ventilation is the biggest factor. A lot of bathrooms on Long Island have exhaust fans that barely move air, or homeowners don’t run them long enough after showers. We install ventilation systems that actually work and are sized correctly for your bathroom.
Waterproofing is the other critical piece. We use waterproof membranes behind tile in wet areas like showers and around tubs. This prevents water from seeping into walls and causing mold or rot. Grout and caulk also need to be applied correctly and maintained over time, so we make sure those details are done right during installation.
If your bathroom doesn’t have a window, ventilation becomes even more important. We’ll recommend an exhaust fan with enough CFM rating to handle the moisture load. Running it during and for 20 minutes after every shower makes a huge difference. These aren’t expensive upgrades, but they prevent problems that cost thousands to fix later. We’ve seen enough mold remediation jobs to know it’s worth doing it right the first time.
On Long Island, you’ll typically recoup about 67% of your bathroom remodeling costs when you sell your home. If you spend $25,000 on a full remodel, you can expect to see around $16,000 of that reflected in your home’s sale price.
That number varies depending on your neighborhood and the quality of the work. In Glenwood Landing, where home values range from $500,000 to over $2 million, a dated bathroom can hurt your sale more than in other markets. Buyers here expect updated bathrooms, and they’ll either negotiate the price down or walk away if yours looks like it hasn’t been touched since the ’90s.
The return you get while you’re still living there matters too. A bathroom that works better, looks better, and doesn’t frustrate you every morning has value beyond the resale number. If you’re planning to stay in your home for several more years, the daily improvement is worth more than the percentage you’ll recoup later. But if you’re remodeling specifically to sell, focus on neutral finishes and functional upgrades rather than highly personal design choices.
Yes. If something goes wrong during your project or after we’re done, we respond. Frozen pipes, leaks, or any urgent issue that comes up—we answer the phone and we handle it.
Long Island winters are cold enough that frozen pipes are a real concern, especially during a remodel when parts of your plumbing might be exposed temporarily. We insulate properly during the job to prevent that, but if it happens, you’re not left trying to find an emergency plumber at 9 p.m. on a Saturday.
This is part of why we built our business around being reachable. You shouldn’t have to wonder if your contractor will pick up when you need them. We answer calls, we respond to texts, and we show up when there’s a problem. It’s basic customer service, but it’s rare enough in this industry that it’s worth mentioning. When you’re in the middle of a bathroom remodel and something breaks, the last thing you need is a contractor who’s impossible to reach.
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