You’re not just updating a kitchen or bathroom. You’re reclaiming your entire home without moving, without the stress of a competitive housing market, and without dealing with five different contractors who all blame each other when something goes wrong.
A whole house renovation means your first floor, your kitchen, your bathrooms, and your layout all work together. No mismatched finishes. No waiting months between projects. No living through construction twice because you decided to do it in phases.
In Malverne, where most homes were built before 1970, a full renovation also means addressing what you can’t see—outdated electrical, old plumbing, insulation that doesn’t cut it during Long Island winters. You handle it all at once, and when it’s done, your home works the way you need it to. Not just looks better—actually functions better.
First, Ray walks through your home with you. Not a salesperson—Ray himself. You talk through what’s not working, what you want to change, and what’s realistic for your budget and timeline. He’ll tell you if something’s a bad idea. He’ll also tell you what you’re not thinking about but should be.
From there, he puts together a plan that covers everything—demolition, structural work, electrical, plumbing, finishes. If permits are needed, we handle them. If they’re not, even better—less delay, less red tape. You get a timeline that’s realistic, not optimistic. And the job site stays clean every day, because no one wants to live in a construction zone that looks like a disaster area.
Ray’s on-site daily, so if something comes up—and it always does in older homes—it gets handled immediately. No waiting for callbacks. No wondering if the crew’s going to show up. When the timeline says the job’s done, it’s done. You’re not chasing anyone down for punch list items three months later.
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A whole house renovation covers your kitchen remodel, bathroom renovations, first-floor layout changes, and any structural work like dormers or extensions. Everything’s coordinated as one project, so your finishes match, your systems are updated together, and you’re not living through years of rolling construction.
In Malverne, where home values sit well above the national average and most properties are owner-occupied, homeowners are investing in their forever homes instead of moving. That means renovations aren’t just cosmetic—they’re about making your home work for how you actually live. Open up that closed-off kitchen. Add a primary suite. Reconfigure your first floor so it flows better.
We also handle the stuff most homeowners don’t think about until it’s a problem. Insulation upgrades so your heating bills aren’t outrageous. Proper weatherproofing so you’re not dealing with frozen pipes when temperatures drop. Electrical panel upgrades so you can actually run modern appliances without tripping breakers. It’s not glamorous, but it’s what makes a renovation last.
Most full house renovations in Malverne start around $100,000 and go up from there, depending on the scope. If you’re doing a kitchen, two bathrooms, and reconfiguring your first floor, you’re likely looking at $150,000 to $250,000 or more. That’s not a scare tactic—it’s reality when you’re working in a market where median home values are over $780,000.
The cost depends on what you’re changing. Moving walls costs more than keeping your layout. Custom cabinetry costs more than stock. Addressing old plumbing and electrical—which you’ll likely need to do in a pre-1970s home—adds to the budget but saves you from bigger problems later.
We give you a clear estimate upfront. No surprises, no change orders unless you actually change something. You’ll know what you’re spending before demo starts.
Plan on three to six months for most whole house renovations, depending on the size of your home and what you’re changing. A first-floor renovation with a kitchen and bathroom might take three to four months. Add a second floor, dormer, or extension, and you’re looking at closer to six months or more.
Weather affects timelines on Long Island, especially in winter. Frozen ground, short daylight hours, and storms can push things back. We build realistic timelines from the start, so you’re not getting a best-case scenario that never happens.
The difference with us is that when we say the job will be done on a certain date, it’s done. You’re not waiting around for crews to come back and finish trim work two months later.
Some projects require permits, some don’t. If you’re doing structural work—moving load-bearing walls, adding square footage, changing your roofline—you’ll need permits. If you’re updating finishes, replacing kitchens and bathrooms in the same footprint, or doing interior cosmetic work, you often don’t.
We know what triggers permit requirements in Nassau County and what doesn’t. Ray’s upfront about it during the walkthrough. If permits are needed, we handle the process so you’re not dealing with the town building department yourself.
For projects that don’t require permits, that’s a huge advantage. No waiting weeks for approvals. No inspections that delay your timeline. You move faster, and the project costs less because you’re not paying permit fees and dealing with bureaucratic delays.
In older Malverne homes, something unexpected almost always comes up. You open a wall and find outdated wiring that’s not up to code. You pull up flooring and discover subfloor damage. You start a bathroom demo and realize the plumbing’s been leaking for years.
We’ve been doing this for 50 years, so we’ve seen it all. When something comes up, Ray’s on-site to assess it immediately—not three days later after playing phone tag. He explains what needs to happen, what it’ll cost, and why it matters. No runaround, no panic.
Most contractors disappear when problems surface. We’re the opposite. We’re there, we handle it, and we keep the project moving. That’s the advantage of working with someone who’s actually on your job site every day instead of managing ten projects from a desk.
Yes. Our crew cleans up at the end of every day. You’re not walking through piles of debris or tripping over tools when you get home from work. Construction is messy by nature, but there’s a difference between active work mess and neglect.
Our crews are professional. They respect your home because Ray’s there making sure they do. Drop cloths stay down. Dust gets contained as much as possible. Trash goes in a dumpster, not your driveway.
You’re living in your home during most renovations, so keeping things manageable matters. You shouldn’t feel like you’re camping in a construction zone for six months. We get that, and our crews operate accordingly.
Ray answers his phone. That includes emergencies at 3 a.m. when a pipe freezes and bursts in the middle of a Long Island winter. Most contractors won’t even call you back during business hours—Ray’s available when actual problems happen.
During your renovation, if something goes wrong, you’re not waiting until Monday morning to get help. After your renovation, if you need something fixed or adjusted, same thing. We’ve built our reputation on being responsive, and that doesn’t stop once the final payment clears.
It’s rare in this industry, but it’s how we operate. You’re not just another invoice. You’re a homeowner we’re working with, and if something needs attention, we handle it. That’s why people keep calling us back for every project—and why neighbors recommend us on Nextdoor without being asked.
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