You’re not just updating a kitchen or adding a bathroom. You’re living through construction while trying to maintain some version of normal life. That means you need someone who shows up when they say they will, answers when you call, and doesn’t leave your house looking like a disaster zone at the end of each day.
A full house renovation in Glen Head isn’t cheap—and you already know that. What you might not know is how many contractors will lowball the estimate, then nickel-and-dime you with change orders. Or disappear for days without explanation. Or leave crews unsupervised who treat your home like a job site instead of someone’s actual house.
Here’s what changes when the work is done right. You get a home that feels new again—one that fits how you actually live. You’re not wondering if the tile will crack in six months or if the plumbing was done to code. You’re not chasing down your contractor for answers. And when something does come up—a frozen pipe in February, a question about the HVAC—you get a response, not radio silence.
We’ve been handling large-scale home renovations across Nassau and Suffolk County for over 50 years. That’s not a marketing line. It means we’ve seen every type of project, every surprise behind the walls, and every version of “this should be simple” that turns into something else entirely.
We’re a general contractor, licensed and insured, but we’re not trying to be everything to everyone. Our focus is whole house renovations—kitchens, bathrooms, first-floor remodels, dormers, extensions. The kind of work that requires coordination, experience, and someone who’s actually on-site managing the job. Ray is there. Not just for the walkthrough—for the work.
Glen Head homeowners know the Long Island market. It’s competitive. It’s expensive. And right now, turnkey homes are selling fast while anything that needs work sits longer. If you’re renovating, you’re either preparing to sell or you’re staying put and making this house work for the long haul. Either way, the quality of the work matters more than it ever has.
First, we walk through your home and talk about what you want to change. Not what’s trendy—what works for you. We take measurements, talk budget, and give you a realistic timeline. If permits are needed, we handle them. If they’re not, we move faster.
Once the scope is clear and you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work and line up our crews. You’ll know who’s coming, when they’re coming, and what they’re working on. We keep the job site clean daily—not just at the end. If you’re living in the house during the renovation, that matters more than you’d think.
Throughout the project, you can reach us. Call, text, whatever works. If something changes or a question comes up, you’ll get an answer the same day. When we say we’re available, we mean it—Ray has shown up at 3 a.m. for a frozen pipe. That’s not standard, but it’s how we operate.
The final walkthrough happens when everything’s done, not when we’re 90% there. We don’t leave loose ends. You’ll know how everything works, where the shutoffs are, and how to reach us if anything comes up later. Because it might—and when it does, we’re still here.
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A whole house renovation in Glen Head typically includes kitchen and bathroom remodels, first-floor layout changes, additions like dormers or extensions, and all the structural, electrical, and plumbing work that comes with it. Depending on your home’s age, that might also mean updating insulation, replacing old windows, or adding energy-efficient systems that’ll reduce your monthly costs.
Long Island homeowners are spending more on renovations than ever—over $524 billion nationally in early 2026, and that number’s climbing. People aren’t moving because of high interest rates and limited inventory. They’re renovating instead. That means the bar for quality is higher. Buyers expect turnkey homes, and if you’re staying, you expect your investment to last.
We handle the permits when they’re required, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything meets Nassau County building codes. For projects that don’t require permits, we move faster but don’t cut corners. The work is the same. The timeline just tightens up.
You’ll also get transparent communication throughout. That’s not a throwaway line—it’s one of the main reasons clients call us back for the next project. You’re not guessing where things stand or waiting days for a callback. You know what’s happening because we tell you.
On Long Island, you’re looking at $15 to $60 per square foot for a full renovation, depending on the scope and finishes. For a 2,000-square-foot home, that puts you somewhere between $30,000 and $120,000. That’s a wide range because every project is different.
If you’re gutting a kitchen, adding a bathroom, and reconfiguring the first floor, you’re on the higher end. If you’re updating finishes and making smaller structural changes, you’re closer to the middle. Custom details, high-end materials, and complex layouts all push the number up.
The real cost isn’t just the invoice—it’s whether the work lasts and whether it adds value. Cheap work costs more in the long run when you’re fixing mistakes or dealing with code violations. We price projects based on what it actually takes to do the job right, not what sounds good in an estimate.
Most full house renovations take anywhere from three to six months, depending on the size of the project and whether permits are involved. A kitchen and bathroom remodel might be closer to three months. A first-floor renovation with structural changes and an addition could push closer to six.
Delays happen—material shortages, weather, inspection schedules. We build some buffer into the timeline so you’re not caught off guard. What slows projects down more than anything is poor communication and contractors juggling too many jobs at once. We don’t overbook. When we’re on your project, we’re on your project.
If you’re living in the house during the renovation, we work around your schedule as much as possible. That might mean staging the work so you still have a functioning kitchen or bathroom, or coordinating noisy work for times when you’re not home. It’s not always seamless, but we do everything we can to make it manageable.
It depends on what you’re doing. Structural changes, additions, electrical and plumbing work, and anything that affects the footprint of your home typically require permits in Nassau County. Cosmetic updates like painting, flooring, or cabinet replacements usually don’t.
If permits are required, we handle the applications, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything is up to code. That adds time to the project, but it protects you. Unpermitted work can come back to haunt you when you sell—buyers’ attorneys and inspectors will find it, and you’ll either have to fix it or renegotiate the sale price.
For projects that don’t require permits, we move faster. But the quality of the work stays the same. We’re not cutting corners just because no one’s inspecting. We’re building it like it’s our own house—because our reputation is attached to every job we do.
First, make sure they’re licensed and insured. That’s not negotiable. If something goes wrong and they’re not covered, you’re liable. Beyond that, look for someone who’s been in business locally for years—not someone who just started or who’s working out of a truck with no track record.
Ask how they handle communication. Do they answer the phone? Do they respond to texts? Will you get updates, or are you expected to chase them down? A contractor who’s hard to reach before the job starts will be impossible to reach once the work begins.
Check references, but also trust your gut. If someone’s giving you a price that’s way lower than everyone else, there’s a reason. They’re either underestimating the work, planning to cut corners, or they’ll hit you with change orders once the job starts. A fair price from someone who’s been doing this for decades is worth more than a lowball estimate from someone you’ve never heard of.
Yes, and most of our clients do. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s manageable if the contractor knows what they’re doing. The key is staging the work so you’re not without a kitchen or bathroom for weeks at a time, and keeping the job site as clean as possible at the end of each day.
We section off work areas, use dust barriers, and clean up daily. If we’re demoing a kitchen, we’ll set up a temporary space so you can still make coffee and meals. If we’re working on bathrooms, we coordinate the schedule so at least one is functional. It’s not a hotel experience, but it’s livable.
The bigger challenge is noise and disruption. There’s no way around it—construction is loud and messy. We try to schedule the noisiest work during the day when most people are out, and we communicate the plan ahead of time so you know what to expect. If you have flexibility to stay elsewhere during the heaviest demo or construction phases, that makes it easier. But if you need to stay, we make it work.
We’ve been doing this for over 50 years, and Ray is on the job site every day. That’s not typical. Most contractors show up for the estimate and the final walkthrough, and you never see them again. We’re there managing the work, talking to the crews, and making sure everything is done right.
We also answer the phone. Every time. That sounds basic, but ask anyone who’s worked with a contractor—it’s one of the biggest complaints. You call with a question or a concern, and you get voicemail. Or a text back three days later. We respond the same day, and if it’s an emergency, we respond immediately. Ray has shown up at 3 a.m. for a frozen pipe. That’s not standard, but that’s how we operate.
The other difference is we’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We focus on large-scale renovations—kitchens, bathrooms, first-floor remodels, additions. We’re a general contractor, so we can handle smaller work as part of a bigger project, but our specialty is whole house renovations. If that’s what you need, we’re the right call.
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