You stop working around a layout that never made sense. The shower you’ve been putting off for years finally gets replaced with something you actually want to use every morning. Storage appears where there wasn’t any before.
Your bathroom stops feeling like the room you’re embarrassed to show guests. Instead, it becomes the space that makes your whole house feel more updated, more comfortable, and frankly, more valuable if you ever decide to sell.
This isn’t about luxury for luxury’s sake. It’s about reconfiguring a room that’s been the same for 20+ years to match how you actually live now. Better lighting, fixtures that don’t leak, tile that doesn’t crack – the stuff that matters when you’re getting ready for work or winding down at night.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling bathroom renovations across Nassau County for over 50 years. That’s five decades of dealing with Long Island’s older homes, tight spaces, and the kind of winter plumbing issues that come with the territory here in Massapequa.
We’re a licensed, insured general contractor. Ray’s on the job site – not just managing from an office. When you call, someone picks up. When a pipe freezes at 3 a.m. in January, we show up.
Most of our work comes from homeowners tackling larger projects: full bathroom remodels, first-floor renovations, extensions. We keep the site clean, our crews are professional, and we back everything with a five-year warranty. You’re not getting a crew that disappears for days or leaves your house a mess.
First, we walk through your bathroom with you. You tell us what’s not working – whether that’s the layout, the fixtures, the storage, or all of it. We measure, take notes, and talk through what’s realistic for your space and budget.
Then we handle the design and planning. This includes pulling any necessary permits, ordering materials, and scheduling the work so you’re not left without a functioning bathroom for weeks on end. We coordinate inspections if needed and make sure everything’s up to Nassau County code.
During the actual remodel, we demo what needs to go, update plumbing and electrical as required, and install everything from the subfloor up. New tile, vanity, shower or tub, lighting, ventilation – whatever the plan calls for. The site gets cleaned daily because nobody wants to live in a construction zone.
Once it’s done, we do a final walkthrough with you. You get a bathroom that works, looks updated, and comes with a five-year guarantee on the work.
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A full bathroom renovation here in Massapequa typically means ripping out the old and rebuilding it properly. That includes new plumbing if your current setup is outdated or leaking, updated electrical for modern lighting and outlets, and proper ventilation to handle Long Island’s humidity.
You’re looking at new tile work – floors and walls if you’re doing a shower. A new vanity with storage that makes sense. Walk-in showers with frameless glass are popular right now because they make smaller bathrooms feel bigger without adding square footage. If you want a soaking tub or a wet room setup, that’s on the table too.
We also handle the stuff people forget about: waterproofing, insulation, fixing subfloors that have water damage, upgrading fixtures to something that’ll last. Many homes in Nassau County are older, which means we’re often dealing with layouts that need reconfiguring or systems that haven’t been touched in decades.
The goal is a bathroom that fits how you live now, not how someone lived in 1985. More counter space, better lighting, a shower you don’t have to squeeze into – practical upgrades that make your daily routine easier.
For a full bathroom remodel on Long Island, you’re typically looking at $17,500 to $71,000 and up, depending on the size of the space and the finishes you choose. That range covers everything: labor, materials, permits, inspections, and contractor overhead.
If you’re working with a standard 5×8 bathroom and keeping things straightforward – new tile, vanity, toilet, tub or shower, updated fixtures – you’ll land closer to the lower end. If you’re going bigger, adding custom features like a frameless walk-in shower, high-end tile, or reconfiguring the layout entirely, costs go up.
Massapequa homes often have bathrooms that haven’t been touched in 20+ years, which can mean surprise issues once we open up the walls. Old plumbing, outdated electrical, water damage – these aren’t always visible until demo starts. We give you an upfront estimate, but it’s smart to budget a little extra for unknowns, especially in older Nassau County homes.
A full bathroom remodel usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, depending on the scope of work and whether we run into any surprises behind the walls. That timeline includes demo, plumbing and electrical updates, tile work, fixture installation, and final touches.
If you’re doing a simple refresh – swapping fixtures, painting, new vanity – you might be done in a week or two. But if we’re gutting the space, moving plumbing, adding a walk-in shower, or dealing with permit requirements in Nassau County, it takes longer.
Weather can also play a role here on Long Island. Winter jobs sometimes take a bit longer if materials are delayed or if we’re dealing with frozen pipes or heating issues. We keep you updated throughout and do our best to minimize how long you’re without a working bathroom. Most homeowners use a second bathroom during the remodel, or we coordinate the work in phases if that’s not an option.
It depends on what you’re doing. If you’re just replacing fixtures, painting, or swapping out a vanity, you typically don’t need a permit. But if you’re moving plumbing, doing electrical work, changing the layout, or opening up walls, Nassau County requires permits and inspections.
We handle the permit process for you. That includes submitting plans, coordinating inspections, and making sure everything meets local building codes. It adds a little time to the project, but it also means the work is done legally and safely – which matters if you ever sell your home.
Some homeowners try to skip permits to save time or money, but that can backfire during a home sale or if something goes wrong down the line. Inspectors in Nassau County are thorough, and unpermitted work can become a headache later. We do it right the first time so you don’t have to worry about it.
Walk-in showers with frameless glass are one of the smartest moves for small bathrooms. They eliminate the visual barrier of a shower curtain or bulky door, which makes the whole room feel bigger without actually adding square footage. Pair that with light-colored tile and good lighting, and you’d be surprised how much more open the space feels.
Storage is the other big issue in smaller bathrooms. A floating vanity gives you floor space underneath, which makes the room feel less cramped. Recessed shelving in the shower or above the toilet adds storage without eating into your walking space. We also look at whether the door swing is taking up unnecessary room – sometimes a pocket door or an outward-swinging door makes a noticeable difference.
If your layout just doesn’t work, we can explore reconfiguring it. Moving the toilet, relocating the vanity, or expanding into an adjacent closet are all options depending on your home’s structure. Many Massapequa homes have bathrooms that were designed decades ago when space wasn’t used as efficiently. A little reconfiguration goes a long way.
Start with licensing and insurance. In Nassau County, your contractor should be licensed and carry proper insurance. You can verify that through the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs. If they’re not licensed or they dodge the question, move on.
Next, look at how they communicate. Do they answer the phone? Do they show up on time for the estimate? Are they clear about timelines, costs, and what’s included? A contractor who’s hard to reach before the job starts will be impossible to deal with once the work begins.
Ask about their process for handling surprises. Bathroom remodels in older Long Island homes almost always reveal something unexpected – old plumbing, water damage, outdated wiring. A good contractor has a plan for dealing with that and won’t disappear when things get complicated. Check references, read reviews, and make sure they’ve done projects similar to yours. You want someone who’s handled full bathroom renovations in homes like yours, not someone who mostly does small repairs.
Walk-in showers are everywhere in 2025, especially frameless glass enclosures. They’re clean, modern, and they make smaller bathrooms feel more spacious. A lot of homeowners are ditching the tub entirely unless they have kids or specifically want a soaking tub.
Spa-inspired features are also popular – think rainfall showerheads, heated floors, and better lighting that actually makes the space feel relaxing instead of clinical. People are treating their bathrooms like a retreat, not just a functional room.
On the practical side, we’re seeing more requests for eco-friendly upgrades: low-flow fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and materials that hold up better over time. With Long Island’s energy costs, anything that reduces utility bills gets attention. Bold tile choices and statement lighting are also trending, but the key is balancing style with function. You want a bathroom that looks good but also works for your daily routine and holds its value if you sell.
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