You’re not just getting a finished kitchen or bathroom. You’re getting a space that works better for how you actually live.
No more coordinating five different people or wondering if the plumber will show up. No more sitting on hold or waiting days for a callback. The project gets managed from start to finish, and you get updates without having to ask.
When it’s done, your home functions the way it should. Cabinets that close properly. Tile that’s level. Fixtures that don’t leak six months later. You’re not calling someone back to fix what should’ve been done right the first time.
That’s the difference between hiring someone who treats your home like a quick paycheck and working with a contractor who knows what’s at stake.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement operates in Port Washington North and throughout Nassau County. We handle the kind of projects most homeowners only do once—kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, first-floor overhauls, dormers, and extensions.
We’re not the contractor who disappears for three days or leaves your house looking like a disaster zone. Our crews keep the site clean, show up when they say they will, and treat your home the way we’d want ours treated.
If your pipe bursts at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday in January, you can reach us. If you have a question about tile options or whether that wall is load-bearing, you’ll get an answer—not a voicemail. That’s not a marketing line. It’s how we operate in a market where most contractors ghost you after the deposit clears.
First, we walk through your home and talk about what you’re trying to accomplish. Not what we want to sell you—what you actually need. We’ll tell you if something’s a bad idea or if there’s a better way to get the result you’re after.
Then we give you a clear estimate. No hidden fees or surprise charges halfway through. You’ll know what the project costs, how long it takes, and what’s included before any work starts.
Once we begin, we manage everything. Demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, finish work—it all gets coordinated so you’re not dealing with six different people. We handle the details. You get progress updates and a clean workspace at the end of each day.
When the job’s done, it’s done right. We don’t leave loose ends or “come back next week” items. You get a finished space that works, looks good, and doesn’t need a callback three months later.
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A whole house renovation or large-scale remodel isn’t just about making things look nicer. It’s about upgrading systems that are outdated, fixing layouts that don’t work, and making sure your home can handle another Long Island winter without a frozen pipe disaster.
Kitchen remodeling means new cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and appliances—but it also means relocating plumbing or gas lines if needed, upgrading electrical to handle modern appliances, and making sure everything is up to code. Same goes for bathroom remodeling: new vanities, tile, and fixtures, plus proper ventilation and waterproofing so you’re not dealing with mold or leaks down the road.
For first-floor renovations, dormers, or extensions, we’re talking about structural work. That means framing, insulation, HVAC adjustments, and integrating new spaces so they don’t look or feel like an add-on. In Nassau County, that also means understanding local building requirements and making sure the work is done to last.
If you’re doing a major project, you want someone who’s done it before and knows how to handle the complications that come up. Because they always do.
A full kitchen remodel usually takes four to eight weeks, depending on the scope. If you’re just swapping cabinets and countertops, it’s closer to four. If you’re moving walls, relocating plumbing, or upgrading electrical, expect six to eight.
Bathrooms are faster—typically two to four weeks. A straightforward refresh with new tile, vanity, and fixtures takes less time than a full gut job with new plumbing and layout changes.
The timeline also depends on product availability. Custom cabinets or specialty tile can add weeks if they’re backordered. We give you a realistic schedule upfront and keep you updated if anything changes. No one likes being told “two more weeks” every week for two months.
It depends on what you’re doing. Cosmetic updates like painting, flooring, or swapping fixtures usually don’t require permits. Structural work, electrical upgrades, plumbing changes, or anything that affects the footprint of your home typically does.
In Nassau County, permit requirements are strict. If you’re adding a dormer, building an extension, or doing a first-floor renovation that involves moving walls, you’ll need permits and inspections. We handle that process so you don’t have to deal with the town building department.
For smaller projects that don’t require permits, we can move faster and keep costs down. We’ll tell you upfront what’s required for your specific project. If you don’t need a permit, we’re not going to make you get one just to pad the timeline.
Shut off your main water supply immediately. It’s usually in the basement or near where the water line enters your house. Turn the valve clockwise until it stops. Then call us.
Frozen pipes are one of the most common winter emergencies on Long Island. When temperatures drop into the single digits for days at a time, pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, or unheated areas can freeze and burst. Once they thaw, you’ve got a flood.
We respond to frozen pipe emergencies fast because the longer water runs, the worse the damage gets. After we stop the immediate problem, we assess what needs to be repaired or replaced. Sometimes it’s a simple fix. Other times, you’re looking at drywall replacement, subfloor repair, or mold remediation if it’s not caught quickly. The key is acting fast and calling someone who’ll actually pick up the phone.
There’s no one-size-fits-all number, but a full whole house renovation in Nassau County typically starts around $100,000 and can go well into the $200,000+ range depending on the size of your home and what you’re changing.
If you’re updating kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and paint, you’re on the lower end. If you’re adding square footage, moving walls, upgrading HVAC and electrical systems, or doing high-end finishes, costs go up quickly.
We give you a detailed estimate before starting so you know exactly where your money is going. No vague line items or “allowances” that turn into surprise charges later. You’ll see costs broken down by labor, materials, permits, and any subcontractor work. That way, you can make informed decisions about where to spend and where to save.
A good general contractor shows up when they say they will, communicates clearly, and doesn’t leave your house looking like a war zone at the end of the day. That sounds basic, but it’s rare.
You also want someone who’s licensed and insured in Nassau County, pulls permits when required, and has crews who know what they’re doing. Not handymen pretending to be contractors. Actual skilled tradespeople who do quality work.
The best contractors are the ones you can reach when something goes wrong. If there’s an issue, they handle it immediately—not three days later after you’ve called five times. They also give you honest answers, even if it’s not what you want to hear. If your idea won’t work or there’s a better way to do it, they’ll tell you upfront instead of taking your money and doing it wrong.
Yes. If you’ve got a burst pipe, a roof leak, or any other urgent issue that can’t wait until Monday, you can reach us. We respond to emergency calls because we know that some problems cause serious damage if they’re not addressed immediately.
Winter emergencies are especially common here. Frozen pipes, ice dam leaks, heating system failures—these aren’t things you can sit on for a few days. The longer you wait, the more expensive the fix becomes.
We’ll assess the damage, stop the immediate problem, and give you a plan for repairs. Sometimes it’s a quick fix. Other times, it leads to a larger project if we uncover underlying issues. Either way, you’ll know what you’re dealing with and what it’ll take to make it right.
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