Most kitchen and bathroom remodels in Roslyn start the same way. You’ve been thinking about it for months, maybe years. The layout doesn’t work anymore, the finishes are dated, or you’re just tired of working around a space that should be working for you.
What you want is simple: a contractor who shows up when they say they will, communicates clearly, and doesn’t leave your house looking like a disaster zone at the end of each day. You want the project done on time, done well, and without the constant stress of wondering what’s happening next.
That’s what a whole house renovation or first-floor remodel should feel like when it’s managed right. The process is clear from day one. You know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and who’s responsible. The crew respects your home. The work gets done in the timeframe you were promised. And when it’s finished, everything works the way it should—no callbacks, no surprises, no shortcuts.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement is a family-run general contractor serving Roslyn and the surrounding Nassau County area. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured across Nassau and Suffolk County, and we’ve built our reputation one referral at a time.
Most of our work comes from people who’ve heard about us from a neighbor, a friend, or someone else whose kitchen or bathroom we remodeled. That’s how it works here—Roslyn is a tight-knit community, and word travels fast when a contractor does good work or leaves a mess.
We specialize in large-scale residential projects: kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, first-floor renovations, dormers, and extensions. We also handle emergency repairs, like frozen pipes during those brutal Long Island winters. If you call at 3 a.m. because a pipe burst, we answer.
Every project starts with a walkthrough. We come to your home, look at what you want done, and talk through the scope. No pressure, no sales pitch—just a clear conversation about what’s realistic, what it’ll cost, and how long it’ll take.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we map out the timeline and the sequence of work. You’ll know what’s happening each week, who’s going to be there, and what to expect. We handle everything from design and demolition to framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishes. If permits are required, we manage that too—but we also specialize in projects that don’t need permits, which keeps things moving faster.
During the job, we keep the site clean every single day. Our crews show up on time, do the work, and clean up before they leave. You won’t come home to a disaster. And if something changes or comes up, we tell you right away—no surprises, no waiting around wondering what’s going on.
When the work is done, we walk through everything with you to make sure it’s exactly what you expected. Then we’re still available if anything needs attention after the fact. That’s the process.
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A kitchen remodeling project in Roslyn typically involves new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, and updated plumbing and electrical. Depending on the layout, we may also move walls, add islands, or reconfigure the space entirely to improve flow. The goal is a kitchen that works better and looks better—one that fits how you actually use the space.
Bathroom remodeling follows a similar approach. We gut the old bathroom down to the studs if needed, update all the plumbing and electrical, install new tile, vanities, fixtures, and lighting, and make sure everything is waterproofed correctly. In older Roslyn homes—many built in the 1940s through 1960s—we often find outdated plumbing or structural issues that need to be addressed before the finishes go in.
For whole house renovations or first-floor remodels, we coordinate everything from demolition to final inspections. That includes managing subcontractors, ordering materials, scheduling inspections, and keeping the project on track. You’re not juggling five different people or trying to figure out who’s responsible for what. We handle it.
Roslyn homeowners tend to expect high-end finishes and attention to detail, and that’s what we deliver. The median home price here is over $1.5 million, and most of our clients want their remodel to reflect that level of quality. We get it, and we build accordingly.
A full kitchen remodel usually takes six to eight weeks, depending on the scope. If we’re moving walls, updating electrical and plumbing, or dealing with structural issues, it can take longer. Bathroom remodels are typically faster—three to four weeks for a complete gut and renovation.
The timeline also depends on materials. If you’re ordering custom cabinetry or specialty tile, lead times can add a few weeks. We build that into the schedule upfront so there aren’t delays once we start.
We give you a timeline at the beginning of the project, and we stick to it. If something changes, we let you know immediately. Most contractors in the area overpromise and underdeliver on timing. We do the opposite—we’re realistic about how long things take, and then we hit the deadlines we set.
It depends on what you’re doing. If you’re moving walls, adding square footage, or doing major electrical or plumbing work, you’ll likely need a permit from the Town of North Hempstead. If you’re replacing cabinets, countertops, flooring, or fixtures without changing the layout, you usually don’t.
We handle permits when they’re required, but we also specialize in projects that don’t need them. That’s not about cutting corners—it’s about knowing what work falls under the permit threshold and what doesn’t. It keeps the process faster and simpler for you.
If your project does require a permit, we pull it, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything is up to code. You don’t have to deal with the town or worry about whether the work will pass inspection. We’ve been doing this long enough to know exactly what’s required.
Most full kitchen remodels in Roslyn run between $50,000 and $100,000, depending on the size of the space and the finishes you choose. If you’re doing a high-end remodel with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and premium appliances, it can go higher.
That price includes demolition, new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, backsplash, lighting, plumbing, electrical, and installation. It doesn’t include appliances unless we’re sourcing them for you, which we can do.
The cost also depends on what we find once we open up the walls. Older homes in Roslyn sometimes have outdated wiring or plumbing that needs to be brought up to code. We give you a detailed estimate upfront, but we’re also transparent if something unexpected comes up during the job. No one likes surprises, and we do everything we can to avoid them.
Ask to see their license and insurance certificates before you hire them. Any legitimate general contractor in New York should be able to provide proof of both without hesitation. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured to work in Nassau and Suffolk County, and we’ll show you the paperwork.
A licensed contractor has met the state’s requirements for experience and knowledge. Insurance protects you if something goes wrong on the job—if someone gets hurt or if there’s property damage. If a contractor doesn’t have insurance, you could be liable if something happens.
You can also check with the New York State Department of State to verify a contractor’s license. It’s public record. If someone is hesitant to provide their license number or proof of insurance, that’s a red flag. Don’t hire them.
We’re available 24/7 for emergencies. If a pipe bursts at 3 a.m. or your heat goes out in the middle of January, you can call us and we’ll respond. That’s not something most contractors offer, but it’s something we’ve always done.
Long Island winters are harsh, and frozen pipes are a real problem in older homes. We’ve handled plenty of emergency calls over the years, and we know how to move fast when it matters. If it’s something that can wait until morning, we’ll tell you. If it needs to be dealt with immediately, we’re on our way.
After the project is finished, we’re still available if something needs attention. If a faucet leaks or a cabinet door isn’t closing right, we come back and fix it. We stand behind our work, and we don’t disappear once the job is done.
We answer the phone. That sounds simple, but it’s the number one complaint we hear from people who’ve worked with other contractors. They call, they text, they leave messages—and they get nothing back. We respond every time.
We also keep the job site clean, show up when we say we will, and finish on time. Our crews are professional, and we treat your home with respect. You won’t come home to a mess or wonder what’s happening with your project.
We’ve built our business on referrals, which means our reputation is everything. Most of our clients come from word of mouth—neighbors, friends, family members who’ve had work done and were happy with the results. That’s how it works in Roslyn, and that’s how we prefer it. If we do good work, people talk. If we don’t, they talk even louder.
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