General Contractor in Inwood, NY
Drywall repair, flooring, tile and painting for bayside Inwood homes, from a crew based just up the road in Lawrence.
- Drywall repair
- Flooring & tile
- English & Spanish
Home repair and renovation in Inwood
Inwood is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead on the Jamaica Bay shoreline, right at the Nassau County and Queens border. Its main commercial road is Doughty Boulevard, and the Inwood station on the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Branch connects the area to the city. Much of Inwood sits low and close to the water.
That location is the single biggest factor in the repair work we see. Inwood was one of the communities hit hardest by flooding during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, and many homes here have been rebuilt, raised or repaired since. Today, a lot of renovation work in the area is about walls, floors and basements that need to be repaired properly and kept dry.
EM Construction serves Inwood from our base in Lawrence, a short drive away. The housing here includes smaller single-family homes and two-family houses, many with basements or ground-floor rooms, so drywall repair, flooring and tile are the jobs we are called for most often.
What we do most often in Inwood
Drywall
Replacing damaged board and finishing walls and ceilings in basements and ground floors.
See drywall →Flooring Installation
New floors over properly checked subfloors, with moisture in mind for low-lying rooms.
See flooring installation →Tile Installation
Floors and bathrooms where tile is the more water-tolerant choice.
See tile installation →Painting & Exterior
Repainting after repairs, with stain-blocking primer where water has left marks.
See painting & exterior →What to know before renovating in Inwood
Sandy-era flooding changed how people repair here
Inwood was among the hardest-hit parts of the South Shore in 2012, and the lesson locals took away is to build for water: moisture-tolerant materials in basements and ground floors, and walls that can be dried and repaired if water returns.
Check moisture before finishing a basement
Low-lying homes often have damp slabs. Laying flooring or closing walls over a damp surface causes mold and failure. We check first and tell you what the room needs.
Town of Hempstead permits
Inwood is an unincorporated hamlet, so permits for larger projects go through the Town of Hempstead. Rules for properties in flood-prone zones can be stricter, so ask before you plan major work.
Salt air on exteriors
The bay brings salt and humidity that dulls siding and weathers wood trim. Exterior paint and washing tasks here benefit from thorough prep.
Questions from Inwood homeowners
Do you repair flood-damaged drywall in Inwood?
Yes. We cut out wet or damaged board back to solid material, make sure the area is dry and finish new board so it blends with the existing wall.
What flooring is best for a basement or ground-floor room in Inwood?
Tile is usually the most water-tolerant choice. For other floors, test the slab for moisture first and choose materials that can handle humidity. We help you decide.
Are permits different in flood-prone areas?
They can be. Properties in flood zones may have extra requirements for larger renovations. Ask the Town of Hempstead building department about your address before planning major work.
How soon can you come look at the work?
Inwood is a short drive from our Lawrence base. Call or text (929) 803-5357 and we will schedule a walkthrough.