You’re not just getting new floors and fresh paint. You’re getting a home that finally works the way you need it to—without spending the next five years wishing you’d moved instead.
Most homeowners in Jericho who take on whole house renovations do it because moving feels impossible right now. Interest rates are high, inventory is tight, and the idea of packing up your life sounds exhausting. So you stay put and fix what’s broken, outdated, or just not working anymore.
The difference between a renovation that adds value and one that drains you comes down to who’s managing it. When the contractor answers the phone, keeps the site clean, and doesn’t disappear for days at a time, you’re not just surviving the process—you’re actually excited about the result. That’s what a full house renovation should feel like in Jericho, and it’s what we’ve been delivering since 1972.
We’ve spent over 50 years working on homes across Nassau County. We’re not new to Jericho, and we’re not learning on your dime.
We’re licensed, insured, and ranked in the top 1% of contractors in New York according to BuildZoom. Ray and Ray Jr. are on-site daily, not just managing from a truck. If a pipe freezes at 3 a.m., someone picks up the phone.
Jericho homeowners deal with older housing stock, tough winters, and a competitive market where quality matters. You need a general contractor who knows how Long Island homes are built, what fails first, and how to fix it without creating three new problems. That’s what we do, and we’ve been doing it longer than most contractors in the area have been in business.
It starts with a walkthrough. We look at what you want to change, what’s structurally sound, and what’s going to need more attention than you think. No surprises later—we tell you upfront if something’s going to be a problem.
From there, we map out the timeline and budget. Most whole house renovations in Jericho take longer than people expect because of permitting, inspections, and coordination between trades. We build that into the schedule so you’re not wondering why nothing’s happening for two weeks.
Once work begins, someone from our team is on-site every day. We’re not bouncing between six jobs and showing up when it’s convenient. The site gets cleaned daily, not at the end of the week. If you call or text, you get a response—not radio silence.
We handle everything from demo to final inspections. Electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, flooring, paint—it all runs through us. You’re not coordinating five different contractors and hoping they all show up on the same day. We manage it, and we make sure it’s done right the first time.
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A full house renovation covers everything that makes your home livable and functional. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting, windows, doors—if it’s part of the structure or finish, it’s part of the job.
In Jericho, a lot of homes were built decades ago and haven’t been updated since. That means outdated electrical, old plumbing, insufficient insulation, and layouts that don’t match how people live today. A whole house renovation fixes all of that in one coordinated project instead of piecemeal over ten years.
We also handle additions, dormers, and first-floor renovations when you need more space but don’t want to move. Long Island real estate prices make it smarter to expand what you have than to buy something new. The median home price in Nassau County is over $640,000, and most of those homes still need work. Renovating gives you exactly what you want without the stress of competing in this market.
Every project is different, but the goal is the same—turn your house into the home you actually want to live in. Not just cosmetically, but functionally. Better flow, more light, systems that work, and finishes that last.
Most full house renovations take three to six months depending on the scope. If you’re doing a kitchen, two bathrooms, new flooring, and updating electrical and plumbing, expect closer to four or five months.
The timeline depends on permits, inspections, and how much structural work is involved. Jericho is in Nassau County, so permitting can add a few weeks to the front end. If we’re opening walls and finding old wiring or plumbing that needs replacing, that extends the schedule too.
We build buffer time into every project because things come up. The difference is we tell you that upfront instead of pretending it’ll all be done in eight weeks. Most contractors underestimate timelines to win the job, then leave you hanging when reality hits. We’d rather set realistic expectations and finish on time than overpromise and underdeliver.
It depends on the size of your home and what you’re changing, but most whole house renovations in Jericho start around $100,000 and go up from there. If you’re gutting a kitchen, redoing two bathrooms, refinishing floors, and updating systems, you’re looking at $150,000 to $250,000 or more.
That sounds like a lot until you compare it to buying a different house. The median home price in Nassau County is over $640,000, and most homes in that range still need work. You’re also dealing with higher interest rates, closing costs, and moving expenses. Renovating what you have is often the smarter financial move.
The key is knowing where to spend and where to save. We help you prioritize based on what adds the most value and what solves the biggest problems. Some upgrades are worth it, others aren’t. We’ll tell you the difference so you’re not wasting money on things that don’t matter.
It depends on the scope, but most people stay during the renovation. It’s not comfortable, but it’s doable if you plan for it.
The hardest part is losing access to the kitchen and bathrooms. If we’re gutting your kitchen, you’re living off a microwave and takeout for a few weeks. If we’re renovating your only bathroom, you’ll need a temporary solution—either a second bathroom in the house or a portable unit outside.
We do everything we can to minimize disruption. We keep the site clean, contain dust, and work in phases so you’re not displaced from every room at once. Most Jericho homeowners choose to stay because moving out for months isn’t realistic, especially with kids and pets. We’ve done this enough times to know how to make it work, but you need to go in with realistic expectations about what daily life will look like during construction.
Underestimating how many decisions you’ll have to make. Every detail—from cabinet hardware to light switch placement—requires a choice, and those decisions pile up fast.
The second biggest mistake is not planning for contingencies. Almost every renovation uncovers something unexpected once walls come down. Old wiring, water damage, structural issues—it’s rare that everything goes exactly as planned. If you don’t budget for surprises, you’re going to stress when they happen.
The third mistake is hiring based on price alone. The cheapest bid usually means cut corners, missed details, or a contractor who disappears halfway through. You’re better off paying a fair price to someone who answers the phone and shows up every day than saving a few thousand upfront and dealing with a nightmare later. In Jericho’s competitive market, quality contractors stay busy because people know the difference.
Most likely, yes. If you’re doing electrical, plumbing, or structural work, Nassau County requires permits. Even cosmetic work sometimes triggers permit requirements depending on what you’re changing.
We handle the permitting process as part of the job. You don’t need to figure out what forms to file or which inspections are required—that’s on us. It adds time to the front end of the project, but it’s not optional. Skipping permits might save a few weeks now, but it creates major problems later when you try to sell or refinance.
Some contractors will offer to skip permits to move faster or save money. That’s a red flag. If something goes wrong or the town finds out, you’re the one who’s liable, not the contractor. We pull permits for everything that requires them because it protects you and ensures the work is done to code.
Check their license, insurance, and references. If they can’t provide all three immediately, move on. In New York, you can verify a contractor’s license through the Department of State. If they’re not licensed or their license isn’t active, don’t hire them.
Ask how long they’ve been in business and whether they’ll be on-site during the project. A lot of contractors subcontract everything and only show up once a week. That’s fine if they’re managing well, but if something goes wrong, you want someone who’s actually there to fix it.
Pay attention to how they communicate before you hire them. If they’re hard to reach during the sales process, they’ll be impossible to reach once the job starts. We answer every call and text because that’s how you run a professional business. If a contractor ghosts you before you’ve even signed a contract, that’s exactly how they’ll treat you during the renovation.
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