You’re not looking for a contractor who just shows up. You need someone who understands that a whole house renovation means living through dust, noise, and decisions you’ve never had to make before.
When the work is finished, you walk into a home that actually functions the way you need it to. The kitchen isn’t cramped anymore. The bathroom has storage that makes sense. The first floor flows better because we took the time to think through how you actually live.
This isn’t about making your house look like a magazine. It’s about creating space that works for your family, holds its value in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, and doesn’t fall apart two years later because someone cut corners you couldn’t see.
You’ll know the difference between a renovation done right and one that just looks good in photos. The doors close properly. The floors don’t creak. Everything fits because it was measured twice and installed by people who’ve been doing this for decades, not weeks.
Ray Coleman Home Improvement has been working in Westbury and throughout Nassau County for over 40 years. That’s not a marketing line—it’s verifiable history with real clients who call back for their next project.
We’re a father-and-son operation. Ray and Ray Jr. run jobs together, which means you’re not dealing with a rotating cast of project managers who don’t know your name. When you call, someone answers. When something goes wrong—a frozen pipe in January, a supplier issue, a last-minute design change—we handle it without the runaround.
Long Island homeowners deal with higher costs than almost anywhere else in the country. The median home price in Nassau County is pushing $700,000, and renovation budgets reflect that reality. We’re not the cheapest option, and we won’t pretend to be. But you’re hiring people who show up with insurance, licensing, and the kind of experience that prevents expensive mistakes before they happen.
First, we walk through your home and talk about what’s not working. You tell us what you want to change, and we tell you what’s realistic given your budget, your timeline, and the structure we’re working with. No upselling, no vague estimates—just a clear conversation about what it takes to do the job right.
Once we agree on scope and price, we handle the planning and ordering. If permits are required for electrical, plumbing, or structural work, we manage that process. For projects that don’t need permits—like many of the large-scale remodels we specialize in—we move faster without sacrificing quality or safety.
During construction, we keep the job site clean. We’re not talking about a final cleanup at the end—we’re talking about daily sweeping, organized materials, and crews who respect the fact that you’re still living there. You’ll have access to us throughout the project. Text, call, or stop by the site. We’ll answer.
When the work is done, you do a final walkthrough with us. We make sure everything meets your expectations before we consider the job complete. If something needs adjustment, we handle it then—not six months later when you’re chasing us down.
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A whole house renovation in Westbury typically includes kitchen and bathroom remodels, first-floor layout changes, new flooring throughout, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and sometimes structural work like dormers or extensions. These are the projects we focus on—the ones that require coordination across multiple trades and careful planning to avoid costly mistakes.
In Nassau County, full gut renovations average between $150,000 and $250,000, significantly higher than the national average of $75,000 to $185,000. That’s because of local labor costs, material expenses, and the complexity of working with older homes that often have outdated wiring, plumbing issues, or foundation concerns you don’t discover until walls are opened up.
We specialize in large-scale projects that don’t require permits, which saves time and reduces bureaucratic delays. But when permits are necessary—electrical upgrades, plumbing reroutes, or structural modifications—we handle the paperwork and inspections so you don’t have to navigate the Department of Buildings on your own.
Westbury homeowners are staying in their homes longer. Recent data shows 79% of Long Island residents plan to stay put rather than move, which means they’re investing in renovations that improve daily life and increase property value. You’re not just remodeling to sell—you’re remodeling to live better in a home you plan to keep.
Most full house renovations take between three and six months, depending on the scope of work and whether permits are involved. A kitchen and bathroom remodel with new flooring might take three months. A first-floor gut renovation with layout changes, new systems, and structural work can push closer to six months or more.
Delays happen, and they’re usually caused by things outside anyone’s control—supplier backorders, unexpected issues once walls are opened, or permit approval timelines if you’re dealing with Nassau County’s building department. We build buffer time into our schedules because we’ve done this long enough to know that older Long Island homes always have a surprise or two.
The key is communication. You’ll know where we are in the process at every stage, and if something changes the timeline, we’ll tell you immediately—not three weeks later when you’re wondering why no one’s shown up.
In Nassau County, you’re looking at $150,000 to $250,000 for a complete gut renovation. That’s higher than most of the country because labor costs more here, materials cost more here, and the homes themselves are often older and require more work to bring systems up to code.
A high-end kitchen remodel alone can run $50,000 to $100,000. Bathrooms range from $20,000 to $40,000 depending on size and finishes. If you’re adding square footage—dormers, extensions, or finishing a basement—you’re adding significant cost because you’re dealing with structural work, new systems, and often permits.
We don’t give ballpark estimates over the phone because every home is different. But after we walk through your space and understand what you want, we’ll give you a detailed, transparent number that accounts for materials, labor, and the reality of working with your specific property. No surprise bills halfway through the job.
It depends on what you’re changing. If you’re doing cosmetic work—new flooring, cabinetry, paint, trim—you typically don’t need permits. If you’re moving walls, rerouting plumbing, upgrading electrical panels, or doing any structural work, permits are required and inspections will follow.
Nassau County’s building department requires detailed documentation, plan reviews, and sign-offs from licensed professionals for permitted work. The process adds time and cost, but it’s not optional if the work falls under their jurisdiction. We handle permit applications and coordinate inspections so you’re not stuck navigating bureaucracy on your own.
We specialize in large-scale renovations that avoid permit complications when possible, but we’re also fully licensed and insured to handle permitted work when it’s necessary. Either way, the work gets done to code and you’re protected from liability if something goes wrong.
Start with licensing and insurance. In New York, home improvement contractors must be licensed, and they should carry at least $1 million in liability coverage. If they can’t provide proof immediately, walk away. You’re not just protecting yourself from shoddy work—you’re protecting yourself from legal and financial liability if someone gets hurt on your property.
Next, look at their track record. How long have they been in business? Do they have verifiable references from projects similar to yours? Can you visit a completed job or talk to a past client? Long Island has plenty of contractors, but not all of them have the experience to handle complex, high-value renovations without costly mistakes.
Finally, pay attention to how they communicate. Do they answer the phone? Do they respond to texts and emails? Do they show up on time for the initial consultation? If they’re hard to reach before you’ve signed a contract, they’ll be impossible to reach once the job starts. We’ve built our reputation on being accessible, and it’s one of the main reasons clients keep coming back.
Expect noise, dust, and disruption—but also expect a professional crew that minimizes the chaos as much as possible. We sweep and clean daily, keep materials organized, and make sure you’re not tripping over tools every time you walk through your own home.
You’ll need to make decisions throughout the project. Some of those decisions happen before we start—finishes, fixtures, layout details. Others come up during construction when we open walls and discover something that needs to be addressed. We’ll walk you through every choice and explain what it means for your budget and timeline.
The hardest part for most homeowners is living through the process. If you’re staying in the house during a full renovation, plan for inconvenience. Kitchens and bathrooms will be out of commission for weeks. You’ll hear saws and drills. You’ll have workers in your space every day. But when it’s done, you’ll have a home that actually works the way you need it to—and that makes the temporary disruption worth it.
Yes. We respond to emergencies like frozen pipes, which are common in Long Island winters, especially in older homes with outdated plumbing. If something breaks during your renovation or years after we’ve finished the job, you can reach us and we’ll handle it.
That kind of responsiveness is rare, but it’s part of how we operate. We’re not a company that disappears once the final payment clears. Many of our clients have been working with us for over a decade because they know we’ll pick up the phone and show up when something goes wrong.
Emergency repairs aren’t just about fixing the immediate problem—they’re about preventing bigger, more expensive damage down the line. A frozen pipe that bursts can cause thousands of dollars in water damage. Catching it early and fixing it fast saves you money and stress, and that’s the kind of service you should expect from a contractor you’re trusting with a six-figure renovation.
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