You’re not remodeling because you’re bored. You’re doing it because your bathroom doesn’t work anymore—outdated layout, cramped shower, floors that show their age, or accessibility issues you can’t ignore. Maybe you need a walk-in shower that doesn’t require climbing over a tub edge. Maybe you want something that feels less like a 1980s time capsule and more like the spa-like retreat everyone talks about.
Here’s what actually matters: when the job’s done, your bathroom should make your mornings easier and your evenings more relaxing. It should add real value to your home—not just aesthetically, but in function and resale. You should be able to use it without worrying about leaks, outdated plumbing, or whether the tile work will hold up.
That’s the outcome we’re after. Not just a renovation, but a space that genuinely improves how you live in your home. And in Manorhaven, where the median home value sits near $1 million, your bathroom should reflect that investment.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling bathroom renovations and home improvement projects across Nassau County since 1972. That’s over 40 years of dealing with Long Island’s older homes, frozen pipe emergencies, and the reality that floors are rarely level in houses built decades ago.
We’re a general contractor, which means we handle everything—plumbing, electrical, structural work, tile, fixtures. You’re not coordinating five different companies. You’re working with one crew that knows what they’re doing.
We answer the phone. Every time. We respond to texts. We keep job sites clean. And if something goes wrong at 3 AM—like a frozen pipe in January—we’re the ones you call. That’s been our reputation in Manorhaven and the surrounding area for decades, and it’s how we still operate today.
First, we come out to see what you’re working with. We look at the space, talk through what you want, and figure out what’s realistic given your layout, plumbing, and budget. We’re upfront about what things cost—no surprises three weeks into demo when we “discover” your plumbing needs updating.
Once we agree on scope and price, we handle permits if needed, though we prefer jobs that don’t require them to keep timelines tight. Then our crew shows up and gets to work. Demo, rough plumbing and electrical, subfloor and waterproofing, tile work, fixture installation—we do it all in-house.
You’ll know what’s happening each day. We don’t disappear for a week and show up when we feel like it. And we clean up daily, because nobody wants to live in a construction zone longer than necessary.
When we’re done, you’ve got a finished bathroom that works. Properly sealed, properly vented, built to last. Not just something that looks good in photos but fails an inspection.
Ready to get started?
A complete bathroom renovation means tearing out what doesn’t work and rebuilding it right. That includes demolition, hauling away debris, updating plumbing and electrical to current code, installing new subfloors if yours are damaged, waterproofing walls and floors properly, and then finishing with tile, fixtures, vanities, lighting, and ventilation.
In Manorhaven, we’re often working with older homes where the underlying structure needs attention. Floors settle. Water damage hides behind old tile. Plumbing that worked fine in 1975 doesn’t meet today’s standards. We deal with that reality every day, so we know what to look for before it becomes your problem.
We also handle accessibility modifications—walk-in showers with zero-threshold entry, grab bars installed into proper blocking, wider doorways, comfort-height toilets. According to recent industry data, 68% of homeowners now factor accessibility into their bathroom projects. It’s not just about aging in place. It’s about making your bathroom easier to use, period.
And if you want the modern stuff—rainfall showerheads, heated floors, smart fixtures that save water—we do that too. Just tell us what matters to you, and we’ll make it happen without turning your bathroom into a science experiment.
For a full bathroom renovation on Long Island, you’re typically looking at $17,500 to $71,000 depending on size, finishes, and how much structural work is needed. A standard 5×8 bathroom with mid-range fixtures and tile usually falls in the $25,000 to $35,000 range. Larger master bathrooms with high-end materials and custom features can easily push past $50,000.
Here’s what drives the cost: plumbing and electrical upgrades account for about 34% of unexpected expenses in bathroom remodels. If your home was built before 1990, there’s a good chance we’ll need to update rough plumbing, move drain lines, or upgrade electrical to handle modern lighting and ventilation. That’s not us padding the bill—that’s reality in older homes.
The other factor is finishes. Porcelain tile costs more than ceramic. A custom glass shower enclosure costs more than a curtain. Solid surface countertops cost more than laminate. We’ll walk you through options that fit your budget, but we won’t sell you cheap materials that need replacing in five years.
A typical full bathroom remodel takes three to five weeks once we start demo. Smaller updates—like replacing a shower or updating fixtures without moving plumbing—can be done in one to two weeks. Larger master bathroom renovations with custom tile work, multiple fixtures, and structural changes can take six to eight weeks.
The timeline depends on what we’re doing. If we’re just refreshing finishes, it’s faster. If we’re gutting to the studs, rerouting plumbing, fixing subfloor damage, and installing all new everything, it takes longer. Permit delays can add time, which is why we prefer jobs that don’t require them when possible.
We don’t stretch jobs out. Our crew shows up consistently, works full days, and moves the project forward. You’re not waiting around wondering when someone’s coming back. We also don’t start three other jobs in the middle of yours—we finish what we start before moving on.
Yes, and it’s often the most cost-effective approach. If your current layout works but everything just looks dated or worn out, we can replace fixtures, tile, vanity, lighting, and flooring without touching the plumbing rough-in. That keeps costs down and shortens the timeline significantly.
Moving plumbing gets expensive fast. Relocating a toilet means rerouting the drain line, which often involves cutting into the floor and potentially the ceiling below. Moving a shower or tub is similar. It’s not impossible—we do it regularly—but it adds both cost and complexity.
That said, sometimes moving things makes sense. If your bathroom layout is awkward or cramped, shifting fixtures by even a foot or two can make a huge difference in how the space functions. We’ll tell you honestly whether a layout change is worth the investment or if you’re better off working with what you have.
Absolutely. Walk-in showers are one of the most requested features in bathroom remodels right now, and we install them regularly. Whether you want a curbless zero-threshold entry, a low-profile base, or a fully tiled wet room with linear drain, we’ve done it all.
For accessibility, we install grab bars anchored into proper blocking (not just screwed into drywall), comfort-height toilets, handheld showerheads with slide bars, non-slip flooring, and wider doorways when needed. These aren’t just “old person” features—they make bathrooms safer and easier to use for everyone.
The key is planning it right from the start. Proper waterproofing is critical in curbless showers because water can go anywhere. Slope has to be correct or you’ll have drainage issues. Blocking for grab bars needs to go in during framing, not after drywall is up. We know how to build these correctly so they function well and last.
We deal with it and tell you immediately. In older Manorhaven homes, it’s common to find issues once we open up walls and floors—water damage around the tub, rotted subfloor, outdated plumbing that needs replacing, inadequate framing, or mold from long-term moisture problems.
Here’s our approach: we stop, document what we found, explain what needs to be fixed and why, and give you a clear price for the additional work. We don’t just “handle it” and surprise you with a bill later. And we don’t ignore problems and cover them back up—that’s how you end up with bigger issues down the road.
About half of homeowners exceed their planned bathroom remodel budget, and a big reason is these hidden issues. The best way to minimize surprises is working with a contractor who’s seen it before and knows what to look for. After 40+ years doing this on Long Island, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected—and we budget time accordingly so your project doesn’t drag on for months.
Yes. We’re a fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties. That means we carry liability insurance and workers’ compensation, pull permits when required, and follow local building codes for all plumbing, electrical, and structural work.
Why does this matter? Because bathroom remodeling involves water, electricity, and structural changes—three things that can cause serious problems if done wrong. An unlicensed handyman might charge less, but you’re taking on all the risk if something goes wrong or doesn’t pass inspection.
We’ve been doing this since 1972. We’re not a fly-by-night operation that’ll disappear when you need warranty work. Ray Coleman is on-site daily, our crews are professional, and we stand behind our work. You can verify our credentials, check our reputation, and call us six months later if you have a question. That’s the difference between hiring a real contractor and rolling the dice with someone off Craigslist.
Local Resources
Useful Links
Other Services we provide in Manorhaven
