General Contractor in Oceanside, NY

Large-Scale Renovations Done Right the First Time

You need a general contractor who answers the phone, shows up on time, and treats your home like it matters—because it does.

Home Improvement Contractor Serving Oceanside

What You Get When the Job's Actually Done

You’re not just getting a remodeled kitchen or updated bathroom. You’re getting your time back—no more wondering when the contractor will finally call you back or show up. You’re getting a space that works the way you live, designed around how you actually use your home.

The real outcome is peace of mind. You know the job site will be clean at the end of each day. You know if something goes wrong—a frozen pipe in January, an unexpected issue behind the walls—someone will pick up the phone and handle it.

After 40 years doing this work across Nassau and Suffolk County, we’ve learned that homeowners don’t just want a beautiful finished product. You want the process to not make you miserable. You want straight answers about timelines and costs. You want to trust that the crew working in your house knows what they’re doing and won’t leave a mess behind.

Licensed Contractor in Oceanside, NY

Four Decades in Long Island Home Renovation

We’ve been handling large-scale residential projects in Oceanside and across Long Island since the early 1980s. We’re fully licensed, insured with a $1 million policy, and ranked in the top 1% of licensed contractors in New York.

We focus on the projects most contractors either can’t handle or don’t want—full kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, first-floor overhauls, extensions, and whole house renovations. The kind of work that requires coordination, experience, and a crew that shows up ready to work.

Oceanside homeowners face the same challenges as the rest of Long Island: competitive pricing, tight timelines, and the reality that your home is likely worth over $700,000. You can’t afford to hire someone who’s learning on the job or who disappears when problems come up. We’ve built our reputation on being reachable, reliable, and realistic about what your project actually requires.

Our Remodeling Process in Oceanside

Here's What Happens From Call to Completion

You call or text, and we actually respond. Not three days later—same day in most cases. We’ll schedule a time to walk through your home, look at what you want done, and talk through the realistic scope of the project.

From there, you get a written estimate that breaks down costs, timelines, and what’s included. No vague line items or surprise fees later. If you move forward, we handle the design work, pull any necessary permits, and coordinate our crew and subcontractors so you’re not managing ten different people.

During the job, you’ll see the same professional crew. We keep the site clean daily because we know you’re still living there. If something comes up—and it often does in older Long Island homes—we talk through it with you before making changes. You’re not left guessing what’s happening in your own house.

When we’re done, we walk through everything with you to make sure it’s right. Then we clean up, haul away debris, and make sure you’re happy with the final result before we consider the job complete.

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About Ray Coleman

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Oceanside

The Projects We Handle Best

We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, extensions, dormers, and whole house renovations. These are large-scale projects that typically run between $25,000 and $150,000 depending on scope and materials.

In Oceanside specifically, we see a lot of homeowners choosing to renovate rather than move. With median home prices on Long Island sitting around $716,000 and climbing, it makes more financial sense to transform your current house into what you actually want. That might mean opening up your kitchen to create a better flow for entertaining, adding a primary suite, or finishing your basement to gain usable square footage.

Long Island’s housing stock means we’re often working with older homes that need updated electrical, plumbing, or structural work as part of the renovation. We handle all of that in-house or through our network of licensed subcontractors. You’re not coordinating between multiple companies trying to figure out who’s responsible for what.

We also respond to emergencies. Frozen pipes are common here in winter, and if you’re a current or past client, we’ll get someone out quickly to prevent serious damage.

How long does a typical kitchen remodel take in Oceanside?

Most full kitchen remodels take between six and ten weeks from demo to completion. That timeline assumes we’re gutting the existing kitchen, updating plumbing and electrical, installing new cabinets and countertops, and handling flooring and lighting.

The variables that affect timeline are usually material lead times and the condition of what’s behind your walls. If we open things up and find outdated wiring that needs replacing or plumbing that’s not up to code, that adds time. We flag those issues immediately and talk through options with you.

We don’t rush jobs to hit arbitrary deadlines. You’re better off with a kitchen that’s done right than one that’s done fast. That said, we also don’t drag projects out unnecessarily—our crews show up consistently, and we keep the work moving forward every day.

It depends on the scope of work. If you’re doing a cosmetic update—new tile, vanity, fixtures, paint—you typically don’t need permits. If you’re moving plumbing lines, altering the footprint, or doing structural work, permits are required.

We handle permit applications when they’re necessary, but we’re also experienced in designing bathroom renovations that achieve what you want without triggering permit requirements. That’s not about cutting corners—it’s about working smart within local building codes.

Oceanside falls under Town of Hempstead jurisdiction, and their building department has specific requirements for plumbing and electrical work. We know those requirements and make sure everything is done to code whether a permit is pulled or not. The last thing you want is to sell your house years from now and have unpermitted work become a problem during the sale.

Whole house renovations typically start around $100,000 and can go well beyond $300,000 depending on the size of your home and the level of finishes you choose. That’s a wide range because every project is different.

If you’re updating kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, paint, and fixtures throughout a 2,000 square foot home with mid-range materials, you’re probably looking at $125,000 to $175,000. If you’re doing structural changes, adding square footage, or using high-end materials, costs go up significantly.

The advantage of a whole house renovation versus doing projects piecemeal is efficiency. We’re already there, materials can be ordered in bulk, and we’re not mobilizing and demobilizing multiple times. You also get a cohesive design throughout the house rather than mismatched styles from different projects done years apart. We’ll give you a detailed written estimate that breaks down costs by room and scope so you know exactly where your money is going.

Ask for their license number and verify it with New York State. Every home improvement contractor in New York is required to be licensed and registered. You can check license status online through the Department of Consumer Affairs.

For insurance, ask for a certificate of insurance directly from their insurance company—not just a copy they provide. Call the insurance company to verify the policy is active and covers the dates of your project. You want to see general liability coverage of at least $1 million and workers’ compensation if they have employees.

This matters because if someone gets hurt on your property and the contractor doesn’t have proper insurance, you could be held liable. We carry a $1 million liability policy and keep our license current specifically so homeowners don’t have to worry about that risk. It’s not something to skip or assume is handled—verify it before any work starts.

A full master bathroom remodel in Oceanside typically runs between $30,000 and $75,000. That includes demo, new plumbing fixtures, tile work, vanity, lighting, ventilation, and finishing details.

The cost drivers are usually tile selection, fixture quality, and whether you’re reconfiguring the layout. A standard tub-to-shower conversion with mid-range tile and fixtures might come in around $35,000. A luxury spa-style bathroom with a freestanding tub, frameless glass shower, heated floors, and high-end finishes can easily hit $70,000 or more.

We’re seeing more Oceanside homeowners invest in their primary bathrooms because it’s one of the renovations that significantly improves daily quality of life. You use that space every single day, and a well-designed bathroom makes a real difference. It’s also one of the renovations that adds value when you eventually sell—buyers on Long Island expect updated bathrooms in homes at this price point.

Yes, and honestly, those are some of our favorite projects. We’re experienced in designing renovations that achieve your goals while staying within the scope of work that doesn’t trigger permit requirements.

That might mean a kitchen remodel where we’re replacing cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring without moving walls or gas lines. Or a bathroom update where we’re working within the existing footprint and plumbing locations. These projects move faster because we’re not waiting on permit approvals and inspections.

We’re always transparent about what does and doesn’t require permits. If your project needs one, we’ll tell you upfront and handle the application process. But if we can accomplish what you want without permits—and still meet all building codes and safety standards—that’s usually the better path. It saves you time and money without compromising quality or safety.

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