You’re not just updating finishes. You’re getting a home that finally works the way you live—open layouts instead of chopped-up rooms, modern systems that don’t fail during Long Island winters, and spaces you’re actually proud to show off.
Most North New Hyde Park homeowners we work with have been living with the same outdated kitchen, cramped bathrooms, or dysfunctional floor plan for years. They’ve thought about moving, but with Nassau County home prices pushing past $775,000 and mortgage rates where they are, renovating makes more financial sense. The problem is finding a contractor who actually shows up, communicates clearly, and doesn’t disappear halfway through.
Here’s what changes after a full house renovation. Your electrical system handles modern appliances without tripping breakers. Your plumbing doesn’t freeze at 3 a.m. because someone actually insulated those pipes against exterior walls. Your kitchen flows into your living space instead of feeling like a separate cave. And you’re not making another mortgage payment on a new house—you’re building equity in the one you already own.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been handling home improvement projects across Nassau and Suffolk County since 1972. That’s over 40 years of kitchens, bathrooms, first-floor renovations, extensions, and full house remodels—most of them in homes just like yours.
Ray’s on site every day. Not just stopping by for a walk-through, but actually working alongside the crew. When you call, someone answers. When something goes wrong—frozen pipes, unexpected structural issues, last-minute changes—you get a real response, not an excuse.
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded across Nassau and Suffolk County. Our subcontractors are skilled professionals we’ve worked with for years—plumbers who know Long Island’s old pipe systems, electricians who can handle outdated wiring without burning your budget, tile setters who actually level floors before they start. And at the end of every day, the job site gets swept and cleaned, because you’re still living there.
First, we walk through your home together. You show us what’s not working—the layout, the systems, the finishes—and we talk through what’s realistic for your budget and timeline. No low-ball estimates that double later. We give you a clear number based on what the job actually requires.
Once we start, Ray’s there daily managing the work. We handle demolition first, then address any structural, electrical, or plumbing issues before we move to finishes. If we find something unexpected—and in older Long Island homes, we usually do—we tell you immediately and explain your options. No surprises three weeks later.
Throughout the project, you’ll see the same crew and subcontractors. We’re not juggling five jobs at once and showing up whenever. We set a timeline, stick to it, and keep the site clean every single day. You’ll make plenty of decisions along the way—fixtures, finishes, layouts—but we help you think through what actually makes sense instead of just handing you a catalog.
When we’re done, your home works. The systems are updated, the layout fits how you live, and you’re not calling us back in six months because something was done wrong. Most of our clients use us again for other projects or send their friends and family. That’s how we’ve stayed in business for over 40 years.
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A whole house renovation covers everything from structural changes to finish work. We handle kitchen and bathroom remodels, first-floor layout changes, extensions, dormers, electrical and plumbing updates, flooring, and all the finish carpentry that makes a space feel complete.
For most North New Hyde Park homes, that means opening up your first floor so your kitchen connects to your living space. It means updating electrical panels that can’t handle modern loads and replacing plumbing that’s one freeze away from bursting. It means insulating properly so your heating bills aren’t outrageous every winter.
Long Island renovation costs run higher than national averages—usually $150 to $250 per square foot for full gut renovations. That’s not because contractors are overcharging. It’s because everything costs more here: materials, labor, permits when required, disposal. We’re upfront about those numbers from the start.
We specialize in larger projects that don’t require permits, which keeps timelines shorter and costs more predictable. If your project does need permits, we handle that process, but our sweet spot is the kind of work that lets us focus on execution instead of paperwork. You get a realistic estimate, a clear timeline, and a finished home that actually increases your property value—not just cosmetically, but in real equity.
Most whole house renovations take between three to six months, depending on the scope. A first-floor remodel with kitchen and bathroom updates usually lands around three to four months. If you’re adding extensions, dormers, or doing multiple floors, expect closer to six months or more.
The timeline depends on what we find once walls are open. Older Long Island homes often have outdated wiring, old plumbing, or structural issues that weren’t visible during the initial walk-through. We don’t rush through those fixes because they’re the foundation of everything else.
Weather affects timelines too, especially in winter. If we’re doing exterior work or additions, frozen ground and cold temperatures slow things down. We set realistic expectations from the start and keep you updated if anything changes. Most delays come from homeowners needing more time to make decisions on finishes, not from our end of the work.
For a full gut renovation in North New Hyde Park, you’re looking at $150,000 to $250,000 for a 1,000-square-foot space. That breaks down to roughly $150 to $250 per square foot. Partial renovations—like just the first floor or kitchen and bathrooms—cost less, but Long Island pricing is higher than national averages across the board.
Why does it cost more here? Materials, labor, and disposal all run higher in Nassau County. Skilled tradespeople charge more because demand is high and the cost of living reflects that. If your home has unexpected issues—asbestos, outdated electrical, foundation problems—those add to the budget.
We give you a clear estimate upfront based on what your project actually requires. No low-ball numbers that double once we start. If we find something unexpected during demolition, we explain the issue and the cost before moving forward. Most of our projects come in on budget or very close because we account for the realities of older homes from the beginning.
You can, but it’s not comfortable. Most homeowners doing full house renovations either move out temporarily or live in one section of the home while we work on another. If we’re renovating your first floor, you can usually stay upstairs, but you’ll be dealing with noise, dust, and limited access to your kitchen.
We keep job sites as clean as possible—sweeping and cleaning up every day before we leave—but construction is messy. Dust travels even with containment barriers. You’ll be making dozens of decisions throughout the project, which is easier when you’re nearby, but the trade-off is living in an active construction zone.
If you’re doing a full gut renovation, moving out makes more sense. You’ll have no kitchen, limited bathrooms, and crews working throughout the house daily. For partial renovations, staying put is more realistic. We’ll walk through your specific situation during the estimate and help you decide what makes sense based on the scope of work.
It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re adding square footage, moving load-bearing walls, or doing major electrical or plumbing work, you’ll likely need permits from the Town of North Hempstead. If you’re updating finishes, replacing fixtures, or doing cosmetic remodels without structural changes, permits usually aren’t required.
We specialize in projects that don’t require permits because they move faster and cost less. Permit processes add weeks or months to timelines and come with inspection requirements that slow progress. When permits are necessary, we handle the applications and inspections, but our preference is work that lets us focus on execution.
Every project is different. During your initial consultation, we’ll tell you whether permits are required based on your specific scope of work. We don’t skip permits when they’re legally required—we’re fully licensed and insured—but we help you structure projects to avoid unnecessary permitting when possible.
If you love your neighborhood, your commute, and your school district, renovating almost always makes more sense than moving. The median home price in Nassau County is over $775,000. Between closing costs, moving expenses, and higher mortgage rates, you’re spending a fortune to start over somewhere else.
Renovating lets you build equity in the home you already own. You’re not paying interest on a bigger mortgage—you’re investing in systems, layouts, and finishes that increase your property value. And you’re staying in the neighborhood and community you already know.
The exception is if your home has major structural issues—foundation problems, severe water damage, or systems that are completely shot. In those cases, the renovation costs might approach what you’d spend on a different home. But for most North New Hyde Park homeowners, updating your current home gives you exactly what you want without the financial hit and stress of moving.
We stop, explain the issue, and give you options before moving forward. Older Long Island homes almost always have something unexpected—outdated wiring that’s not up to code, plumbing that’s corroded, asbestos in old flooring, or structural issues hidden behind walls. It’s not a matter of if, but when.
When we find a problem, we walk you through what it means for the project. If it’s a safety issue—like electrical wiring that’s a fire hazard—we explain why it needs to be fixed and what it costs. If it’s something you can defer, we tell you that too. You make the call, but we give you the information to decide.
This is why our estimates account for contingencies. We’ve been doing this for over 40 years, and we know what to expect in homes built in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. We don’t hide problems or bury costs in vague line items. You get a straight answer, a clear price, and a plan to move forward. That’s how we’ve kept clients coming back and referring their friends for decades.
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