Your kitchen works the way you need it to. Cabinets close properly, countertops are level, and the layout makes sense for how you actually cook and move through the space.
Your bathroom doesn’t leak, the tile is straight, and you’re not calling someone back three months later because the shower pan wasn’t installed correctly. The work holds up because it was done right from the start.
You’re not chasing down your contractor for updates or wondering when we’ll show up next. The job site gets cleaned up daily, our crew respects your home, and you know exactly what’s happening at each stage. That’s what 50+ years of experience looks like when it’s applied to your project—not just talked about in a sales pitch.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling residential renovations across Nassau County for over five decades. Ray and Ray Jr. run the business as a father-and-son team, and one of us is on your job site every single day—not just for the walkthrough.
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded, with a BuildZoom score that puts us in the top 1% of contractors in New York. That ranking comes from verified work history, not marketing. Glenwood Landing homeowners deal with expensive properties, high expectations, and a tight-knit community where word travels fast. We’ve built our reputation here by doing what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it.
You call or text, and someone picks up—not three days later, but that day. We schedule a time to walk through your space, talk about what you want to change, and give you a realistic sense of timeline and cost. No pressure, no upselling services you didn’t ask about.
Once we agree on scope and budget, we handle the planning and coordinate our crew. For projects that don’t require permits—like many kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, or interior work—we move faster without the bureaucratic delays. If permits are needed, we manage that process too.
During the job, you’ll see the same crew showing up consistently. We clean up at the end of each day because we know you’re still living in your home. You can reach us by phone or text throughout the project, and if something comes up—even at 3 AM during a Long Island winter when a pipe freezes—we respond. After the work’s complete, we walk through everything with you to make sure it’s right before we call it done.
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A whole house renovation or first-floor remodel means gutting and rebuilding spaces to work better for how you live now. We handle kitchen remodeling—new cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and layout changes that make the space functional. Bathroom remodeling includes new fixtures, tile work, vanities, and proper waterproofing so you don’t have problems down the road.
For larger projects, we build dormers and extensions that add square footage without forcing you to move. In Glenwood Landing, where the median home price sits around $1.4 million, adding space or updating interiors makes more financial sense than buying something new at today’s mortgage rates. Many homeowners here work from home and need offices, updated kitchens for entertaining, or primary suites that actually feel like a retreat.
We also handle the structural and finish work for projects that blend multiple rooms—opening up a kitchen into a dining area, adding a mudroom, or reconfiguring a first floor to create better flow. Our network of skilled tradespeople has been built over decades, so we’re not scrambling to find electricians or plumbers mid-project. Everything stays coordinated under one general contractor, which keeps your timeline on track and your budget predictable.
Kitchen remodeling costs in this area typically start around $24,000 for a standard renovation and go up from there depending on size, materials, and layout changes. If you’re keeping the same footprint and updating cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring, you’re looking at the lower end of that range.
When you start moving walls, relocating plumbing, or adding custom cabinetry and high-end finishes, costs increase. Glenwood Landing homeowners tend to invest more in their kitchens because property values here support it—your home is worth significantly more than the national average, so a quality renovation adds real equity.
We give you a clear estimate upfront based on what you actually want, not a vague range that doubles once the work starts. Material costs have been rising, but we work with suppliers we’ve used for years to keep pricing as predictable as possible. The goal is to give you a kitchen that works better and lasts longer without surprises halfway through the job.
It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re replacing fixtures, updating tile, or swapping out a vanity without moving plumbing or electrical, most of that work doesn’t require a permit. When you start relocating a toilet, moving walls, or doing significant electrical work, Nassau County typically requires permits.
We handle a lot of bathroom remodeling projects that stay within the existing footprint, which keeps the process simpler and faster. For projects that do need permits, we manage the paperwork and inspections so you’re not dealing with the county directly. The permit process can add time to your project, but it’s not optional when structural or major system changes are involved.
The advantage of working with a licensed general contractor is that we know which projects trigger permit requirements and which don’t. We’ll tell you upfront what’s needed for your specific renovation so there are no surprises or code violations that come back to bite you later.
A full first-floor renovation or whole house remodel typically takes three to six months, depending on the scope. If you’re doing a kitchen, two bathrooms, and some structural changes, expect closer to four months. Larger projects with additions, dormers, or extensive custom work take longer.
Weather affects timelines here on Long Island—winter projects can hit delays if we’re doing exterior work or if material deliveries get slowed by snow. We schedule around that when possible, but some delays are unavoidable. What we control is keeping our crew on site consistently and communicating with you when things shift.
The projects that drag on for months longer than planned usually involve contractors who juggle too many jobs at once or don’t have reliable crews. We keep our project load manageable so your job gets the attention it needs. You’ll know the timeline before we start, and if something changes, we tell you immediately—not two weeks after the fact.
First, make sure they’re licensed, insured, and bonded. In New York, that’s not optional, but plenty of people skip the verification step and regret it later. Check their license status with the state and ask for proof of insurance. If they hesitate or make excuses, walk away.
Second, pay attention to how they communicate during the estimate process. If they’re hard to reach now, they’ll be impossible to reach once your walls are open. You want a contractor who answers calls, shows up on time for the walkthrough, and gives you a detailed estimate—not a vague number scribbled on a napkin.
Third, ask about their crew. Are they using the same experienced tradespeople, or are they subbing out every part of the job to whoever’s available? A general contractor who manages a consistent team delivers better quality because everyone knows how the others work. Finally, look at their track record in your area. A contractor with decades of local work has a reputation to protect. That matters more than a flashy website or a low bid that sounds too good to be true.
Yes. Long Island winters are cold enough that frozen pipes happen, and when they do, you need someone who picks up the phone at 3 AM and actually shows up. We’ve handled those calls for decades because we know that a burst pipe doesn’t wait for business hours.
Emergency response is part of how we operate, not something we advertise and then ignore when it’s inconvenient. If you’re a current client or someone we’ve worked with before, you have our number and you can use it. Even if you’re calling about a new project, we’ll talk you through immediate steps to minimize damage while we get someone to your house.
Most contractors don’t offer this because it’s disruptive and doesn’t pay as well as planned projects. We do it because it’s the right thing to do, and because homeowners in Glenwood Landing expect that level of service when they’re investing in a contractor relationship. Your home is worth over a million dollars—you shouldn’t be scrambling to find help when something goes wrong in the middle of winter.
Because we’re not cutting corners to win the bid. When you see an estimate that’s significantly lower than ours, it usually means cheaper materials, less experienced labor, or a contractor who’s underestimating the job and will hit you with change orders once the work starts.
We use quality materials that hold up, and our crews have been doing this for years—they know how to handle the unexpected issues that come up when you open walls in older homes. That experience costs more upfront, but it saves you money in the long run because the work doesn’t need to be redone in five years.
We also factor in the full scope of the project from the beginning, including proper prep work, daily cleanup, and project management. The contractors who lowball estimates often skip those steps or charge extra for them later. Our pricing is straightforward: what we quote is what you pay unless you change the scope. You’re not getting upsold mid-project or surprised by hidden fees. You’re paying for work that’s done right the first time by people who will still answer the phone after the job is finished.
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