You’re not looking for someone to just show up and swing a hammer. You need a general contractor who understands that your home is worth over two million dollars and should be treated accordingly.
When you call, someone answers. When you text about a concern, you get a response. When a pipe freezes at 6 AM on a January morning, you’re not left scrambling through voicemails hoping someone calls back.
Your project stays clean. The crew shows up professional. The work gets done without turning your daily life into a construction nightmare. You get updates without having to chase anyone down. That’s the difference between a contractor who gets it and one who’s just looking for the next check.
Whether it’s a full kitchen remodeling project, bathroom renovation, or a first-floor transformation, you’ll know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and who’s responsible. No runarounds. No excuses.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement specializes in the work that actually changes how you live in your home. We’re talking about kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole house renovations, dormers, extensions, and first-floor transformations. The big stuff that requires real coordination and skill.
We work in Old Brookville because we understand what homeowners here expect. You’re not hiring someone to patch drywall. You’re investing in a contractor who knows how to manage complex projects in high-value homes without cutting corners or disappearing when problems come up.
The Long Island contracting market is crowded, but most contractors don’t answer their phones consistently. Most don’t respond to emergency calls when your pipes freeze during a cold snap. Most don’t keep job sites clean enough for you to still live comfortably in your home. We do, because that’s the baseline of professional service.
First, we talk. You explain what you want to change, and we walk through your space to understand the scope. If it’s a kitchen remodeling job, we discuss layout, appliances, and how you actually use the space. If it’s a bathroom renovation, we talk about fixtures, storage, and whether your plumbing can handle what you’re planning.
Then we give you a clear estimate. No vague “we’ll figure it out later” pricing. You’ll know what the work costs and what’s included. If permits are needed, we handle that. If they’re not required for your project, even better—we can move faster.
Once work starts, you’ll have a professional crew on-site who keeps the area clean and respects your home. We’re not the type to leave tools scattered across your driveway or dust covering your furniture. You’ll get regular updates on progress, and if something comes up that changes the timeline or budget, you’ll hear about it immediately.
Throughout the project, you can reach us. Call, text, whatever works. If an emergency happens—frozen pipes, a leak, something that can’t wait—we respond. That’s part of the service, not an upsell.
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Our focus is large-scale residential projects. Kitchen remodeling is a big one—Old Brookville homeowners are increasingly looking for open floor plans that connect the kitchen to living and dining areas. That means removing walls, relocating plumbing, upgrading electrical, and creating a space that actually flows. The median kitchen renovation on Long Island now runs around $24,000, and that number keeps climbing as homeowners invest in quality materials and smart layouts.
Bathroom remodeling is another specialty. Whether you’re updating a master bath or renovating a guest bathroom, we handle everything from tile work to custom vanities to modern fixtures. Long Island bathroom projects average around $15,000, but in Old Brookville, expectations run higher. You want finishes that match the caliber of your home, and that’s what we deliver.
We also handle first-floor renovations, dormers, and extensions—projects that change the footprint or functionality of your home. These jobs require coordination, planning, and crews who know what they’re doing. We specialize in projects that don’t require permits when possible, which speeds up timelines and reduces bureaucratic delays.
Old Brookville’s housing stock includes plenty of older homes with infrastructure that needs updating. We’re familiar with the challenges that come with renovating properties built decades ago—outdated wiring, old plumbing, insulation issues. Winter here is brutal, and frozen pipes are a common problem in homes with exposed plumbing or insufficient insulation. We’ve handled enough emergency calls to know how to prevent those issues during renovations and respond fast when they happen.
Most kitchen remodels take between four and eight weeks, depending on the scope. If you’re just swapping cabinets and countertops, you’re on the shorter end. If you’re reconfiguring the layout, moving plumbing, upgrading electrical, or opening up walls to create an open floor plan, expect closer to eight weeks or more.
The timeline also depends on material availability. Custom cabinets can take weeks to arrive, and if you’re using high-end appliances, lead times vary. We give you a realistic schedule upfront and keep you updated if anything changes.
One thing that slows down projects is poor communication. When you can’t reach your contractor to approve a decision or clarify a detail, everything stalls. That’s not an issue here—you’ll be able to reach us when you need to, which keeps the project moving.
It depends on what you’re doing. Structural changes, additions, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work typically require permits. Cosmetic updates like painting, flooring, or cabinet replacements usually don’t.
We specialize in projects that don’t require permits when possible, because it saves time and hassle. But when permits are necessary, we handle the process. We know the local building codes and what Old Brookville requires, so you’re not stuck navigating that yourself.
If you’re unsure whether your project needs a permit, we’ll tell you during the initial consultation. We’re not going to skip permits when they’re required—that creates liability for you and problems down the road. But if there’s a way to design your project to avoid unnecessary permitting, we’ll find it.
Call us immediately. Frozen pipes can burst, and once that happens, you’re dealing with water damage on top of everything else. Long Island winters are harsh, and January cold snaps are notorious for causing frozen pipe emergencies, especially in older homes with exposed plumbing in exterior walls or uninsulated crawl spaces.
If we’re already working on your home, we’ll respond fast. We’ve handled enough frozen pipe situations to know how to thaw pipes safely and assess whether any damage occurred. If the freeze happens before we’ve started work, we can still help—emergency response is part of what we do.
Prevention is better than repair. During renovations, we make sure any exposed plumbing is protected, especially if we’re working in winter months. If your home has a history of freezing pipes, we’ll address insulation and heating issues as part of the project. Old Brookville homes often have infrastructure that wasn’t built for today’s extreme weather, and upgrading that during a renovation makes sense.
Bathroom renovations in Old Brookville typically start around $15,000 and go up from there, depending on size, materials, and scope. If you’re doing a full gut renovation with custom tile, high-end fixtures, and new plumbing, expect to spend more. If you’re updating finishes and keeping the existing layout, you’ll spend less.
The cost also depends on what’s behind the walls. Older homes sometimes have plumbing or electrical issues that need fixing once you open things up. We give you an upfront estimate, but we’re also transparent if we find something unexpected that affects the budget.
Old Brookville homeowners tend to invest in quality materials because bathrooms are a major selling point if you ever move. Buyers in this market expect updated, well-designed bathrooms, and a cheap renovation doesn’t add the value you’d hope for. We focus on finishes and functionality that match the caliber of your home, not builder-grade shortcuts.
Yes. We’re not the type of contractor who leaves your house looking like a disaster zone at the end of each day. Our crews clean up as they go, and we make sure dust, debris, and tools aren’t scattered everywhere when they leave.
Renovations are disruptive by nature, but there’s a difference between necessary mess and carelessness. We use drop cloths, contain dust when we’re cutting or sanding, and don’t track dirt through your home. If we’re working on a kitchen remodeling project, we’ll set up temporary barriers so the rest of your house stays livable.
Old Brookville homes are high-value properties, and we treat them that way. You shouldn’t have to spend hours cleaning up after your contractor every night. Professional crews understand that respecting your space is part of the job, and that’s the standard we hold.
Because we answer the phone. Because we respond to texts. Because when something goes wrong at 6 AM, you’re not going to voicemail. That sounds basic, but in the Long Island contracting market, it’s rare.
We specialize in large-scale projects—kitchen and bathroom remodels, first-floor renovations, whole house transformations. We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We focus on the work we’re best at, and we do it without the runarounds or excuses that make homeowners dread hiring contractors.
You’re investing serious money into your home, and you deserve a contractor who treats that investment seriously. Clean job sites, professional crews, clear communication, and emergency response when you need it. That’s the baseline of what you should expect, and it’s what you’ll get here.
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