Your kitchen hasn’t been updated since the ’80s. Your bathroom feels cramped and outdated. Or maybe you’re ready to renovate the entire first floor and finally get the space your family needs.
Here’s what matters: you need someone who’ll pick up when you call at 7 PM because you just thought of another question. Someone whose crew won’t track mud through your house or leave tools scattered across your driveway. Someone who’s done this exact type of work hundreds of times on Long Island homes just like yours.
That’s what you get here. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, whole house projects, dormers, and extensions. The kind of work that costs $50,000 to $200,000+ and requires a contractor who knows what they’re doing. We keep the job site clean every single day. We respond to your texts. And if your pipes freeze at 3 AM during a Long Island winter, we’re available for that too.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been serving Farmingdale and the broader Nassau County area for more than five decades. That’s 50+ years of Long Island winters, coastal weather, and homes built in the ’50s and ’60s that need the right kind of attention.
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded. More than 60% of our work comes from referrals—people who hired us, liked how we handled their project, and told their neighbors. Ray Coleman himself works on-site and oversees every job personally.
We’re not the biggest contractor on Long Island, and we’re not trying to be. We focus on doing fewer jobs at a higher standard. That means when you call, you’re not getting shuffled to a call center. You’re talking to someone who knows your project and can actually help.
First, you call or text. We schedule a time to walk through your home and talk through what you want to accomplish. No pressure, no sales pitch—just a conversation about what’s realistic, what it’ll cost, and how long it’ll take.
Once we agree on scope and budget, we put together a clear timeline. For projects that don’t require permits, we move faster. For larger jobs that do, we handle the permitting process and keep you updated on where things stand.
During construction, you’ll see the same crew every day. They’ll arrive on time, keep the space as clean as possible, and treat your home with respect. Ray’s on-site regularly to make sure quality stays consistent. If something changes or a material gets delayed, we tell you right away—not three days later when you have to ask.
When the work’s done, we walk through everything together. You point out anything that needs a tweak, and we handle it before calling the job complete.
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When you hire us for a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole house project, you’re getting full-service general contracting. That means we coordinate every trade—plumbing, electrical, HVAC, tile, cabinetry, flooring. You’re not juggling five different contractors and trying to figure out who’s responsible when something doesn’t line up.
In Farmingdale and across Nassau County, home values have climbed significantly. The median home price on Long Island now sits around $640,000 to $650,000, with many homes selling for much more. That makes a $75,000 kitchen remodel or a $50,000 bathroom renovation a smart investment—not just for resale, but for actually enjoying the space you live in every day.
Most of the homes here were built 60 to 70 years ago. They were built well, but time catches up. You might be dealing with outdated plumbing, insufficient insulation for Long Island winters, or layouts that don’t work for how families live now. We understand those challenges because we’ve been solving them locally for decades.
We also handle emergency work. Frozen pipes, storm damage, urgent repairs—if it’s 3 AM and something breaks, you can reach us.
A full kitchen remodel usually takes 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the scope. If you’re doing a complete gut—new cabinets, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and appliances—you’re looking at the longer end. A bathroom renovation typically runs 3 to 5 weeks for a full remodel.
Timelines can shift if we’re waiting on custom cabinetry, special-order tile, or specific fixtures. We tell you upfront what the realistic schedule looks like, and if something’s delayed, we let you know immediately. Most delays come from materials, not labor—especially with higher-end finishes that need to be ordered.
For projects that don’t require permits, we can often move faster. Permit timelines in Nassau County vary, and we factor that into your schedule from the start so there are no surprises.
Whole house renovations in Farmingdale and Nassau County typically start around $100,000 and can easily exceed $200,000, depending on square footage and finishes. If you’re renovating the entire first floor—kitchen, bathrooms, living spaces, flooring, and updating systems—you’re usually in the $150,000 to $250,000 range.
That might sound like a lot, but consider what you’re getting: a completely updated home that fits how you actually live, modern systems that won’t break down every winter, and significantly increased property value. With median home prices on Long Island now around $640,000 to $650,000, a comprehensive renovation is one of the smartest investments you can make.
We give you a detailed estimate upfront so you know exactly where the money’s going. No vague line items, no surprise charges halfway through. If something comes up during demolition—old wiring that needs replacing, structural issues we couldn’t see—we discuss it with you before moving forward.
We handle permits when they’re required. You don’t need to go to the town office or figure out what paperwork Nassau County needs—that’s on us.
For larger projects like additions, dormers, or structural changes, permits are mandatory. We pull them, manage the inspection schedule, and make sure everything passes. The permit process can add time to your project, and we build that into your timeline from the beginning.
We also specialize in projects that don’t require permits, which lets us move faster and keep costs down. Not every renovation needs one, and we’ll tell you honestly whether your project does or doesn’t. Either way, we make sure the work is done to code and built to last.
Because that’s one of the main reasons people hire us. We answer the phone. We respond to texts. If you call at 7 PM with a question, someone picks up.
This sounds basic, but it’s rare in the contracting world. Most companies let calls go to voicemail, take days to respond, or make you feel like you’re bothering them when you ask for an update. We built our reputation on being the opposite of that.
During your project, you’ll have direct contact with Ray and the team. If something changes, if materials are delayed, if we hit an unexpected issue—we tell you right away. You’re not chasing us down for information. And if you have an emergency outside of normal business hours—frozen pipes, storm damage, something urgent—we’re available for that too.
Our crews keep the job site clean, show up on time, and act professionally in your home. That means no loud music, no smoking on your property, no leaving a mess at the end of the day.
We know you’re still living in your house during most renovations. You’re working around the construction, trying to keep your routine intact, and dealing with the disruption. The least we can do is minimize the chaos. Tools get put away. Debris gets cleaned up daily. Drop cloths stay down to protect your floors.
Ray’s on-site regularly to make sure quality and behavior stay consistent. If someone on the crew isn’t meeting our standards, they don’t stay on your job. It’s that simple. You’re investing tens of thousands of dollars—sometimes over $100,000—and you deserve a team that treats your home with respect.
Yes. We offer emergency services for urgent issues like frozen pipes, which are common during Long Island winters, as well as storm damage, roof leaks, and other problems that can’t wait.
If your pipes freeze and burst at 3 AM, you can call us. If a storm rips shingles off your roof and water’s getting in, we’ll get someone out there. These aren’t situations where you can wait until Monday morning or leave a voicemail and hope someone calls back.
We’ve been doing this for over 50 years in Farmingdale and Nassau County, so we know what kinds of emergencies hit Long Island homes. Coastal weather, harsh winters, older homes with aging systems—it all adds up. When something urgent happens, you need a contractor who’s actually available and knows how to fix it fast.
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