You’re not remodeling because you’re bored. You’re doing it because your bathroom doesn’t work anymore—or maybe it never did. The shower’s too small, there’s nowhere to put anything, the lighting makes getting ready a guessing game, and every winter you worry about those old pipes freezing again.
A proper bathroom renovation fixes those problems. Better layout means you’re not bumping into the sink every morning. Real storage means your counters aren’t cluttered with bottles and towels. Modern plumbing and ventilation mean you’re not dealing with mold, leaks, or that musty smell that never quite goes away.
And if you’re thinking about selling down the road, bathrooms matter. Long Island buyers expect updated bathrooms—not necessarily luxury spas, but spaces that feel clean, functional, and well-maintained. A solid remodel typically returns about 60% of your investment when you sell, but more importantly, it makes your home livable right now.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been working in Nassau County for over 40 years. We’re a licensed general contractor, and Ray is on every job site—not just managing from a truck, but actually working alongside the crew. That’s not common anymore, but it matters when you’re trusting someone inside your home.
We answer our phones. Every time. Before the job starts, during the work, and after we’re done. If your pipes freeze at 3 AM in January, you’ll get through to someone who can help. That level of availability isn’t about being nice—it’s about being reliable when things go wrong.
Most of our work comes from repeat customers or neighbors who’ve seen what we’ve done. We’ve remodeled bathrooms across North New Hyde Park, Wantagh, and throughout Long Island, and people keep calling us back for kitchens, basements, and additions because the first job went the way it was supposed to.
First, we walk through your bathroom with you. You tell us what’s not working, what you want to change, and what your budget looks like. We measure everything, check the plumbing and electrical, and talk through what’s realistic. Then we give you a written estimate that covers the full scope—no surprises later.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work and give you a timeline. Day one, we protect your floors and hallways, then start demo. We pull out the old fixtures, tile, and vanity, and assess what’s behind the walls. If we find issues—old plumbing, water damage, outdated wiring—we tell you right away and explain what needs to happen.
From there, it’s plumbing rough-in, electrical updates, and any structural changes to improve the layout. Then we install new tile, vanity, toilet, shower or tub, lighting, and ventilation. Our tile setters, plumbers, and electricians are all skilled and professional—they show up on time and clean up before they leave each day. When everything’s installed and inspected, we do a final walkthrough with you to make sure it’s right.
Ready to get started?
A full bathroom remodel includes everything from demolition to final fixtures. That means removing old tile, vanity, toilet, and tub or shower. It means updating plumbing and electrical to current code—which matters more than you think, especially in older North New Hyde Park homes where wiring and pipes haven’t been touched in decades.
We install new tile on floors and walls, a new vanity with storage that actually makes sense, modern lighting that helps you see what you’re doing, and a ventilation fan that prevents mold and moisture damage. If you’re in an older home, proper ventilation is critical—Long Island winters mean your bathroom stays closed up for months, and without good airflow, you’re asking for problems.
We also handle layout changes if your current setup doesn’t work. Moving a toilet or expanding a shower isn’t simple, but it’s often what makes the biggest difference. On Long Island, bathroom remodels typically run between $10,000 and $25,000 depending on size and finishes, with labor making up about half that cost. We stay within budget, and if we run into something unexpected—like rotted subflooring or outdated plumbing—we talk to you before moving forward.
Most full bathroom remodels take two to four weeks, depending on the scope. If you’re just swapping fixtures and tile, you’re looking at the shorter end. If you’re moving plumbing, changing the layout, or dealing with structural issues behind the walls, it takes longer.
Weather can affect timing too, especially in winter. Frozen ground or delayed material shipments happen on Long Island, and we’d rather give you a realistic timeline than promise something we can’t deliver. We give you a schedule before we start, and we stick to it unless something comes up that’s truly out of our control.
The key is communication. If there’s a delay, you’ll know why and when we’ll be back. We don’t disappear mid-job or leave your bathroom torn apart for weeks—that’s unprofessional, and it’s not how we work.
Plan on $10,000 to $25,000 for a full bathroom remodel in Nassau County, though costs vary based on size, materials, and how much you’re changing. A small bathroom with basic finishes will land on the lower end. A larger bathroom with custom tile, high-end fixtures, and layout changes will cost more.
Labor typically runs 40% to 60% of your total budget, and that’s higher on Long Island than in other parts of the country. Skilled plumbers, electricians, and tile setters cost more here, but they’re also dealing with older homes, stricter codes, and tighter spaces—so experience matters.
Set aside an extra 10% to 20% for unexpected issues. Once we open up walls, we sometimes find water damage, outdated wiring, or plumbing that needs replacing. It’s not about upselling you—it’s about making sure your bathroom is safe and up to code. We’ll walk you through any additional costs before moving forward, and we’ll explain exactly why the work is necessary.
It depends on what you’re doing. If you’re replacing fixtures, tile, or a vanity without moving plumbing or electrical, you typically don’t need a permit. But if you’re relocating a toilet, adding new electrical circuits, or making structural changes, you’ll need one.
Permits exist to make sure work meets code, which protects you when you sell and ensures your bathroom is safe. Inspectors check that plumbing is vented properly, electrical is grounded correctly, and structural changes won’t cause problems down the road. Skipping permits might save time upfront, but it can cost you later if an inspector flags unpermitted work during a home sale.
We handle permits when they’re required, and we know what Nassau County inspectors look for. If your project doesn’t need a permit, we’ll tell you that too. The goal is to do the work right, not to create headaches for you later.
Proper ventilation is the most important thing. A good exhaust fan that vents outside—not into your attic—removes moisture before it can cause mold. On Long Island, where bathrooms stay closed up all winter, this isn’t optional. Your fan should run during showers and for at least 20 minutes after.
We also make sure your tile and grout are sealed correctly, and that any backer board behind tile is moisture-resistant. Cheap materials or rushed installation lead to water getting behind walls, and once that happens, you’re dealing with mold, rot, and expensive repairs.
If your bathroom doesn’t have a window, ventilation becomes even more critical. We size the exhaust fan based on your bathroom’s square footage, and we make sure it’s installed correctly so it actually works. A weak fan or one that’s vented into the attic does nothing—it just moves the problem somewhere you can’t see it yet.
Yes, and we understand that losing your only bathroom is a big deal. We can’t make the work go faster than it should—rushing leads to mistakes—but we can plan the project so you’re not without a toilet or shower any longer than necessary.
We’ll talk through the timeline before we start and let you know which days you’ll need to make other arrangements. Some customers stay with family for a few days during the heaviest demo and plumbing work. Others tough it out and use a neighbor’s bathroom or a gym shower. It’s not fun, but it’s temporary.
We also keep the job site as clean as possible and seal off the work area so dust and debris don’t spread through your house. At the end of each day, we clean up, and if we need to leave tools or materials overnight, we make sure everything is safe and out of your way.
We stop, take pictures, and call you. Then we explain what we found, why it’s a problem, and what it’ll take to fix it. You’ll get a clear cost and timeline for the additional work before we do anything. No surprises on the final bill.
Common issues in older North New Hyde Park homes include outdated plumbing, water damage around tubs and showers, and electrical that doesn’t meet current code. Sometimes we find subfloors that need replacing or framing that’s rotted from years of slow leaks. None of it is fun to hear about, but it’s better to fix it now than to cover it up and deal with bigger problems later.
We’ve been doing this long enough to anticipate some of these issues based on the age and condition of your home, so we’ll give you a heads-up during the estimate if we think there’s a chance we’ll find something. But we won’t know for sure until we open things up.
Local Resources
Useful Links
Other Services we provide in North New Hyde Park
