Most contractors in Nassau County will give you a quote, start the work, then disappear for days while juggling other jobs. You’re left wondering when they’ll show up again and if your kitchen will ever actually be finished.
Ray Coleman is on site every single day. Not just managing—actually working alongside the crew. You’ll see him there when you leave for work and when you get home. Your project stays on schedule because the person running it never leaves.
When the job’s done, your phone still works. Need something adjusted three months later? Call. Have an emergency in the middle of winter? Ray picks up. That’s not a marketing line—clients have called him at 3 a.m. about frozen pipes, and he’s shown up.
We’ve been handling large-scale remodeling projects across Nassau and Suffolk County for over five decades. That’s 50+ years of dealing with Long Island’s cold winters, older home infrastructure, and homeowners who’ve been burned by contractors before.
Most homes in North Bellmore were built in the 1940s. They need more than cosmetic updates—they need someone who understands how these houses were constructed and what’s required to modernize them without creating new problems. Ray’s worked on enough of them to know what’s behind those walls before he opens them up.
We’re fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Ray keeps a network of skilled tradespeople who’ve worked with him for years, so when your project needs an electrician or plumber, you’re getting someone he trusts—not a random subcontractor he found last week.
You call or text, and Ray responds. Not an assistant, not a voicemail system—Ray. He’ll come to your home in North Bellmore to see the space and understand what you’re trying to accomplish. If it’s a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole house project, he’ll walk you through what’s realistic, what it’ll cost, and how long it actually takes.
Once you’re ready to move forward, Ray handles the design phase and lines up his crew. He’s there when work starts, and he’s there every day until it’s finished. The job site gets cleaned up at the end of each day because he knows you still live there.
Throughout the project, Ray keeps you informed. No surprises, no disappearing acts, no excuses about being held up on another job. When something unexpected comes up—and in older Long Island homes, it usually does—he tells you immediately and explains your options.
After the work’s complete, you still have his number. That matters more than most homeowners realize until they need it.
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We specialize in large-scale home improvement projects: full kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, first-floor overhauls, dormers, and extensions. These aren’t quick cosmetic jobs—they’re the kind of projects that transform how you use your home.
In North Bellmore, where the median home value sits around $647,000 and most houses date back to the 1940s, homeowners are investing in open floor plans that combine kitchen and living spaces. They’re adding smart home technology, upgrading to energy-efficient systems, and creating bathrooms that feel more like spas than afterthoughts. Our crew handles all of it, from framing and electrical to tile work and custom cabinetry.
We also provide 24/7 emergency response for issues like frozen pipes—a real problem during Long Island winters when temperatures drop and older plumbing systems fail. Pipes in crawl spaces and exterior walls are especially vulnerable, and when they burst, the damage can cost tens of thousands. Ray’s answered those 3 a.m. calls more times than he can count.
We cover all of Nassau and Suffolk County, but being based in North Bellmore means Ray understands the local building landscape, the common issues in these neighborhoods, and what homeowners here actually need.
There’s no honest way to give you a number without seeing your space, but most full kitchen remodels in North Bellmore run anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000+, depending on size, materials, and how much structural work is involved.
If you’re just swapping cabinets and countertops in a small kitchen, you’re on the lower end. If you’re knocking down walls to create an open floor plan, relocating plumbing, adding an island, and installing high-end appliances, you’re looking at the higher range. Older homes—like most in North Bellmore—often have surprises once walls come down: outdated electrical, plumbing that needs rerouting, or structural issues that have to be addressed before the pretty stuff goes in.
Ray walks you through the estimate and explains exactly what you’re paying for. No padding, no vague line items. You’ll know what the cabinets cost, what labor runs, and where your money is going before any work starts.
A full bathroom remodel typically takes three to four weeks, assuming there are no major structural issues or permit delays. That’s from demolition to the final tile grout curing.
The timeline breaks down like this: demo and rough plumbing/electrical take a few days, then framing and any structural repairs, followed by installing the new tub or shower base, tile work, vanity, toilet, and fixtures. Tile needs time to set and grout needs time to cure, so there’s no rushing that part without creating problems later.
If you’re adding features like heated floors, a soaker tub, or moving plumbing lines, add another week. If your home was built in the 1940s like most in North Bellmore, there’s a decent chance the subfloor or joists need reinforcement, which also extends the timeline. Ray gives you a realistic schedule upfront and sticks to it. If something comes up that changes the timeline, he tells you immediately—not three days after the fact.
It depends on what you’re doing. If you’re moving or adding walls, relocating plumbing or electrical, or doing any structural work, you likely need a permit in Nassau County. If you’re replacing cabinets, countertops, or fixtures without changing the layout, you usually don’t.
Ray specializes in projects that don’t require permits when possible, but he’ll tell you straight up if your plans cross that line. Some homeowners want to avoid the permit process because it adds time and cost, but skipping permits on work that legally requires them creates problems when you go to sell. Inspectors and buyers’ attorneys will find unpermitted work, and it can kill a sale or force you to rip everything out and redo it properly.
The smarter move is to have Ray assess your project and tell you what’s required. If permits are necessary, he knows how to navigate the process in North Bellmore and Nassau County. If your project can be done without them, he’ll design it that way from the start.
Shut off your main water supply immediately, then call a contractor who handles emergencies—like Ray, who’s responded to frozen pipe calls at 3 a.m. more than once. Don’t try to thaw pipes with an open flame or high-heat source. You’ll either start a fire or cause the pipe to burst from rapid temperature change.
Frozen pipes are a serious issue on Long Island during cold snaps, especially in older homes where pipes run through crawl spaces, exterior walls, or unheated areas. When water freezes, it expands and creates pressure up to 3,000 psi, which is enough to burst copper or PVC. Once a pipe bursts, you’re looking at water damage that can cost tens of thousands to repair—ruined drywall, flooring, insulation, and anything else in the water’s path.
If you catch it before the pipe bursts, a contractor can carefully thaw the line and assess whether it’s damaged. If it has burst, the water needs to be shut off, the damaged section replaced, and any water damage addressed immediately to prevent mold. Ray keeps his phone on during winter specifically for these calls because waiting until morning can turn a $500 repair into a $20,000 disaster.
Ask for their license number and insurance certificate, then verify both. In New York, you can check a contractor’s license status through the Department of State. For insurance, call the insurance company directly—not just the agent—and confirm the policy is active and covers the type of work being done on your property.
A lot of homeowners skip this step because they assume a professional-looking website or a good sales pitch means the contractor is legitimate. That’s a mistake. Unlicensed and uninsured contractors are everywhere on Long Island, and if one gets hurt on your property or damages your home, you’re liable. Your homeowner’s insurance won’t cover it, and you’ll be paying out of pocket for medical bills or repairs.
We’re fully licensed, insured, and bonded, covering all work in Nassau and Suffolk County. We’ll provide documentation upfront because we know that’s what a smart homeowner asks for. If a contractor hesitates or makes excuses about providing proof of insurance, walk away. It means they either don’t have it or it’s not sufficient coverage.
Yes, but it requires planning and a contractor who keeps the site clean and manages the work in phases. We work on whole house renovations regularly in North Bellmore, and we know how to minimize disruption when homeowners are still in the house.
The key is sequencing the work so you always have a functional bathroom, kitchen access, and a space that’s not torn apart. That usually means completing one area before moving to the next, rather than gutting the entire first floor at once. It takes slightly longer than doing everything simultaneously, but it’s the only way to make living through a renovation tolerable.
Our crew cleans up at the end of every day. That’s not standard in this industry—most contractors leave dust, tools, and debris everywhere until the job’s done. But when you’re living in the space, that’s unacceptable. You’ll still have dust and noise during work hours, but you won’t be stepping over sawhorses to get to your bedroom at night. If you need to be out of the house for certain phases—like when the kitchen is completely non-functional—Ray will tell you upfront so you can plan accordingly.
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