Full Home Renovations in Long Island, NY

Transform Your Entire Home Into the Space You’ve Always Imagined

Your home should evolve with your life. Whether your layout no longer fits how you live, your style has outgrown the décor, or you’re ready to unlock your property’s full potential, a full home renovation offers the opportunity to completely reimagine your living space. At Praiano Custom Home Builders, we specialize in transforming houses into dream homes through comprehensive, thoughtfully executed renovations that honor your vision while enhancing function, comfort, and value.

From updating a single floor to gutting and rebuilding your entire home, our experienced team brings meticulous craftsmanship and personalized service to every full home renovation project. We understand that renovating your home is a significant investment and decision, which is why we’re committed to making the process as smooth, transparent, and rewarding as possible.

Why Choose a Full Home Renovation?

Many homeowners reach a point where their current home no longer serves their needs, yet the idea of selling and moving feels overwhelming or impractical. Perhaps your home sits in a neighborhood you love, your children attend great schools nearby, or the real estate market makes finding something better nearly impossible. A full home renovation offers a compelling alternative.

Full home renovations address multiple pain points simultaneously. Outdated layouts with closed-off rooms give way to open, flowing spaces that bring families together. Worn fixtures, tired finishes, and decades-old systems get completely replaced with modern, efficient alternatives. Spaces that never quite worked—awkward kitchens, cramped bathrooms, wasted square footage—transform into functional areas perfectly suited to how you actually live.

Beyond solving problems, full home renovations let you create the home you’ve always wanted without leaving the location you love. You get to stay in your community, near your friends, and in the neighborhood you’ve made your own—while living in a home that feels brand new.

Our Comprehensive Full Home Renovation Services

Complete Interior Renovations

We transform every space in your home, from kitchens and bathrooms to living areas, bedrooms, and basements. Our comprehensive approach ensures consistency in design, quality materials throughout, and systems that work seamlessly together.

Layout Reconfiguration

Open up closed-off floor plans, reconfigure room arrangements, or completely reimagine how your spaces connect and flow. We work with your home’s structure to create layouts that maximize function and enhance your daily life.

Kitchen and Bathroom Transformations

These high-impact spaces receive special attention in full home renovations. We create stunning kitchens that become the heart of your home and luxurious bathrooms that feel like personal retreats.

Systems Upgrades

Replace outdated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems with modern, efficient alternatives. Updated systems improve comfort, reduce energy costs, and prevent future problems while bringing your home up to current codes.

Structural Improvements

Address foundation issues, update load-bearing elements, or make structural modifications that enable your desired layout changes. Our team ensures all structural work is engineered properly and executed safely.

Finish Work and Design Elements

Select from premium flooring, custom cabinetry, quality fixtures, lighting packages, and finishing touches that bring your vision to life. We help you choose materials and finishes that combine beauty with durability.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Incorporate modern insulation, energy-efficient windows, smart thermostats, and high-efficiency appliances that reduce your environmental footprint while lowering utility costs.

Why Choose Praiano for Your Full Home Renovation

Licensed, Insured, and Trusted

Your home is your most significant investment, and it deserves protection. We’re fully licensed and insured, giving you peace of mind that your renovation is in capable, professional hands. Our credentials and track record speak to our commitment to doing things right.

Single-Source Accountability

Full home renovations involve countless moving parts—design decisions, permits, multiple trades, inspections, and coordination. As your single point of contact, we manage every aspect of the project, eliminating the stress of coordinating multiple contractors and ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.

Transparent, Detailed Planning

We believe surprises belong at birthday parties, not during renovations. Our thorough planning process establishes clear expectations for scope, timeline, and investment before work begins. You’ll know exactly what to expect at every stage of your renovation.

Meticulous Project Management

Full home renovations require precise coordination and timing. Our experienced project managers orchestrate every trade, delivery, and milestone to keep your renovation moving forward efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Respect for Your Life and Home

We understand that full home renovations significantly impact your daily life. Our team maintains clean, organized work areas, communicates proactively about schedules and progress, and works diligently to minimize disruption as much as possible.

Quality That Endures

We don’t cut corners or compromise on craftsmanship. Our commitment to quality means your renovated home will look beautiful and function flawlessly for decades, not just months.

Our Full Home Renovation Process

1. Initial Consultation and Discovery

Your renovation journey begins with an in-depth conversation about your goals, frustrations with your current home, lifestyle needs, and vision for the transformation. We’ll assess your property, discuss possibilities, and determine if a full home renovation aligns with your objectives and budget.

2. Design and Planning Phase

Working collaboratively with you, we develop comprehensive plans that address layout, aesthetics, functionality, and systems. This phase includes architectural drawings when needed, detailed specifications, material selections, and timeline development. You’ll have a complete picture of your renovated home before any demolition begins.

3. Budget Development and Approval

We provide detailed, transparent pricing that reflects the full scope of your renovation. Our comprehensive estimates eliminate guesswork and help you make informed decisions about priorities and potential additions.

4. Permits and Approvals

We handle all permit applications, plan submissions, and coordination with local building departments. Our familiarity with code requirements and established relationships with inspectors help streamline this essential step.

5. Preparation and Protection

Before work begins, we protect areas not being renovated, establish staging areas for materials, and set up appropriate dust barriers and access routes. If you’re remaining in the home during renovation, we create clear boundaries between living and construction zones.

6. Demolition and Discovery

Careful demolition reveals your home’s bones and occasionally uncovers hidden issues. When unexpected conditions arise—outdated wiring, hidden water damage, or structural concerns—we document everything thoroughly and discuss options before proceeding.

7. Infrastructure and Systems

With spaces opened up, we update or replace electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This crucial phase ensures your home’s vital systems will support modern living for decades to come.

8. Framing and Structural Work

New walls go up, openings get created, and your new floor plan takes physical shape. This is when your renovated layout becomes tangible and you can truly envision the transformed spaces.

9. Insulation and Drywall

Proper insulation improves comfort and efficiency, followed by drywall installation that creates clean canvases for the finishing phases.

10. Finishes and Installation

Flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile work, fixtures, and trim transform construction zones into beautiful living spaces. This phase requires precision and patience as every detail comes together.

11. Final Systems and Fixtures

Final electrical and plumbing connections complete, fixtures get installed, and all systems receive thorough testing to ensure everything functions properly.

12. Final Walkthrough and Your Satisfaction

We conduct a comprehensive walkthrough to ensure every detail meets your expectations and our quality standards. Your complete satisfaction is our measure of success.

The Benefits of Full Home Renovation

Maximize Your Investment

Full home renovations typically offer better value than selling and buying, especially in competitive real estate markets. You avoid realtor commissions, moving costs, and the premium of buying in desirable neighborhoods—while creating exactly what you want.

Stay in Your Community

Your neighborhood, schools, commute, and proximity to friends and family all have value that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere. Renovating lets you keep the location while transforming the house.

Create Your Perfect Home

Unlike buying an existing property where you compromise on certain features, renovation lets you design everything to your exact specifications. Every room, every finish, every detail reflects your preferences.

Modern Systems and Efficiency

Updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and insulation mean lower utility bills, better comfort, and fewer repair headaches. Modern systems are more reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Significant Value Addition

Comprehensive renovations substantially increase your home’s market value. Quality renovations in desirable neighborhoods often return a strong percentage of investment when it’s time to sell.

Avoid Moving Stress

Moving is consistently rated as one of life’s most stressful experiences. While renovation has its challenges, many homeowners find it less disruptive than packing, moving, and settling into an unfamiliar area.

Living Arrangements During Renovation

One of the most common questions about full home renovations concerns where you’ll live during the project. The answer depends on your renovation’s scope:

Staying in Your Home: Smaller or phased renovations that leave some areas livable can allow you to remain in your home. We create clear boundaries between construction and living zones, maintain access to essential spaces, and work to minimize disruption.

Temporary Relocation: Comprehensive renovations that affect your entire home, particularly those involving major systems work, may require temporary relocation. While this adds to the overall cost and inconvenience, it allows work to proceed more quickly and efficiently without daily disruption to your family.

We’ll discuss living arrangements candidly during planning so you can prepare appropriately for your specific project.

Ready to Transform Your Home?

If you’re ready to create the home you’ve always wanted without leaving the location you love,
Praiano Custom Home Builders brings the expertise, craftsmanship, and personalized service to make your vision reality.

Full home renovations are significant undertakings, but with the right partner, they’re also incredibly rewarding.
Let us help you transform your house into the dream home your family deserves.

Contact us today at (516) 636-5257 to schedule your free consultation
and begin the journey toward your completely renovated home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Full Home Renovations

Q: How long does a full home renovation take?

A: Timeline varies significantly based on your renovation’s scope and complexity. A comprehensive single-floor renovation might take 3-4 months, while a complete whole-house gut renovation typically requires 6-10 months from demolition to completion. Factors affecting timeline include the size of your home, extent of structural changes, complexity of finishes, permitting requirements, and material lead times. During our planning phase, we’ll develop a detailed timeline specific to your project. We work efficiently while never compromising quality, understanding that you want to enjoy your renovated home as soon as possible.

Q: Can I live in my home during a full renovation?

A: It depends on the renovation’s scope. Partial or phased renovations can sometimes allow you to remain in your home, though you’ll need to adjust to construction noise, dust, and limited access to certain areas. Full gut renovations that affect all living spaces typically require temporary relocation, as you’ll be without essential systems like plumbing and electricity for extended periods. Living elsewhere allows work to proceed more efficiently and reduces stress on your family. During our consultation, we’ll discuss whether staying or relocating makes more sense for your specific project and help you plan accordingly.

Q: How much does a full home renovation cost?

A: Full home renovation costs vary widely based on your home’s size, the renovation’s scope, quality of materials and finishes selected, extent of structural changes, and systems upgrades required. A modest renovation might focus on cosmetic updates and essential repairs, while a comprehensive transformation involving layout changes, high-end finishes, and complete systems replacement will require a larger investment. During our consultation and planning process, we’ll develop a detailed, transparent budget that reflects your specific goals and priorities. We’ll work with you to maximize value within your investment parameters and help you make informed decisions about where to allocate your resources.

Q: What permits are required for full home renovations?

A: Most full home renovations require multiple permits, including building permits for structural work, electrical permits, plumbing permits, and mechanical permits for HVAC work. If you’re changing your home’s footprint or exterior, additional approvals may be needed. Historic districts or homeowner associations may have special requirements. The good news: we handle all permitting on your behalf. We prepare and submit applications, coordinate with building departments, schedule inspections, and ensure all work meets code requirements. Our experience with local regulations helps the permitting process proceed smoothly.

Q: What happens if you discover problems during demolition?

A: It’s common to uncover unexpected issues once walls come down—things like outdated wiring that doesn’t meet current codes, hidden water damage, structural concerns, or asbestos that requires professional abatement. When we discover these issues, we stop, document everything thoroughly with photos, and discuss your options. We provide clear explanations of why the issue needs addressing and detailed cost estimates for the additional work. While unexpected discoveries can adjust timelines and budgets, addressing problems properly during renovation prevents far more expensive issues later. Our experience helps us anticipate potential concerns, but we’re always prepared to handle surprises professionally and transparently.

Q: How do I prepare for a full home renovation?

A: Preparation begins with clearing out the areas being renovated—remove furniture, pack personal belongings, and store valuables safely away from construction zones. If staying in your home, designate specific areas for your family’s use and establish clear pathways for contractors. Set up a temporary kitchen if yours is being renovated. Make arrangements for pets, as construction noise and activity can be stressful for animals. If children will be home during renovation, plan activities away from construction areas. We’ll provide specific guidance based on your project scope, but generally, the more you can prepare in advance, the smoother the renovation process will flow.

Q: Will my home’s value increase after a full renovation?

A: Yes, comprehensive renovations significantly increase home value, particularly when they address functional limitations, update outdated systems, and incorporate quality materials and finishes. The exact increase depends on your local market, the quality and scope of work completed, and how your renovated home compares to others in your neighborhood. Well-executed renovations in desirable areas often return a substantial portion of the investment. Beyond market value, you’ll enjoy improved functionality, comfort, and reduced maintenance concerns. Even if you’re not planning to sell immediately, knowing you’ve enhanced your home’s value provides valuable financial peace of mind.