Remodeling Contractor in Lawrence, NY
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, plus whole-room updates for older Five Towns homes, handled by one crew from demolition to final paint.
- Kitchens & bathrooms
- Single-room updates
- English & Spanish
Remodeling in Lawrence rarely starts from a blank slate. Many homes and apartments in the Five Towns were built in the first half of the 1900s, which means plaster walls that have been patched for decades, floors that are no longer level and bathrooms that were last updated before most of today's materials existed. A remodeling contractor in this area spends as much time dealing with what is already there as installing what is new.
EM Construction takes on remodeling projects that combine the trades we work in every day: demolition and wall repair, drywall, tile, flooring, doors, trim and paint. Because one crew does all of that, there is no gap between the person who tears out the old tile and the person who sets the new one, and nobody is waiting on another contractor's schedule.
This page covers how remodeling works with us. For specifics on the two projects people ask about most, see our pages on bathroom remodeling and kitchen remodeling below. If you are planning something different, such as updating a basement, converting a room or redoing an entry, call us and we will look at it with you.
Remodeling projects we take on
Start with the project closest to yours. Each page explains the steps, what affects the price and what to ask before you hire anyone.
Why homeowners choose us for remodeling
Remodels go wrong in the handoffs: the tile is done before the wall is flat, or the paint goes on before the door is hung. Having the same crew run drywall, tile, flooring and finish work means the order of operations is decided once, by the people who have to live with it.
We are also upfront about the edges of our scope. Electrical work is not something we do, and large structural changes are outside our framing work, which stays at the wall-and-room scale. If your project needs those, we will tell you at the quote stage so you can plan for them instead of finding out mid-project.
Because we are based in Lawrence, walkthroughs and follow-up visits are short drives. If a grout line needs touching up or a door needs adjusting after the first few weeks, we are close enough to take care of it.
Common questions about remodeling
What does a remodeling contractor in Lawrence actually do on a typical job?
On most remodels we handle the demolition and cleanup, repair or build the walls, set tile and flooring, hang doors, install trim and finish with paint. Kitchens and bathrooms are the most common projects, but we also update single rooms like a basement, a bedroom or an entry. We do not do electrical work, so if your plan involves new wiring you will need an electrician, and we schedule our part around theirs.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Nassau County?
It depends on the scope. Cosmetic updates such as paint, flooring and tile often do not need one, while moving walls, plumbing or wiring usually does. Lawrence and Cedarhurst are incorporated villages with their own building departments, and Woodmere, Hewlett and Inwood fall under the Town of Hempstead, so the office you deal with depends on the address. Ask about permits during your quote so you know what applies to your project.
How long does a remodel take?
A single-room refresh can come together in a couple of weeks, while a full kitchen or bathroom gut takes longer because materials have to be ordered and trades have to follow each other in order. We give you a realistic schedule when we quote the job, based on what is behind your walls and what you are choosing to install.
Can you remodel while we live in the house?
Yes, many of our customers do. We plan the work so the rest of the house stays usable, keep dust contained as much as possible and clean up at the end of each work day. A bathroom remodel is the one project where you will want a second bathroom available.
Do you give quotes in Spanish?
Yes. We quote and explain the work in English or Spanish, whichever you are more comfortable with.