Centereach, NY
Home renovations in Centereach, NY
Split-levels, high ranches and capes on the streets off Middle Country Road. One crew handles floors, stairs, trim, tile and walls on every level.
- Fully insured
What Centereach homes usually need
Centereach has a lot of split-levels, and split-levels have their own set of problems. Here's what we see most.
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Short stairs between every level
Worn carpet or old treads on the half-flights make the whole house look dated.
We redo the stair treads, risers and railings to match the new floors.
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Different floors on every level
Carpet up, vinyl in the kitchen, tile in the entry, carpet again in the lower den.
We run one vinyl plank floor across the levels with clean edges at each step.
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A family room that feels like a basement
The lowest level of a split often has a low ceiling, small windows and old paneling.
New sheetrock, a better ceiling, brighter paint and new trim make it feel like the rest of the house.
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Kitchens and baths from the original build
Old cabinets, worn tile and bathrooms that were last touched decades ago.
We install new cabinets and tile, and handle the walls, paint and trim around them.
What we do in Centereach
Every trade in the room, handled by the same crew.
Projects we do in Centereach
Centereach jobs often cover more than one level. These are the most common.
- Vinyl plank flooring across split levels
- Stair treads, risers and railings
- Lower-level family room updates
- Kitchen cabinet installation
- Bathroom tile and showers
- New interior doors and trim
- Wall smoothing and painting
- Deck and exterior repairs
Renovation work in Centereach
Centereach is in the Town of Brookhaven, with Middle Country Road running right through it. Off the main road, the streets are lined with split-levels, high ranches and capes, most built in the 1960s and 1970s. We’re based in Medford, a short drive southeast, and we work in Centereach regularly.
Split-levels need a plan
A split-level puts the house on three or four levels joined by short flights of stairs. It’s a smart layout, but it’s tricky to update one piece at a time. Put new floors in the living room and the old stairs look worse. Redo the kitchen and the lower den suddenly feels older than ever.
That’s why we like to look at the house as a whole during the walk-through, even if you only plan to do part of it now. We can phase the work so each step fits with the next, or do the whole house at once. Either way, you get it in writing with a start date and how long each part will take.
Floors and stairs
The most common Centereach project we see is flooring. Vinyl plank is a good fit for splits, because it handles the lower level’s dampness and looks the same from room to room. We run it across the levels, then finish each step with clean nosing so the edges are tight and safe. The stairs themselves can get matching treads, or new wood treads with painted risers. New railings finish the look.
The lower level
The lowest level of a split is usually a family room over a slab, often with paneling and a low ceiling. We take down the paneling, hang sheetrock, smooth the ceiling or put in a drop ceiling, and add new trim and doors. With bright paint and a new floor, it stops feeling like a basement.
Kitchens, baths and the outside
We install kitchen cabinets and backsplashes, tile bathroom floors and showers, and handle the sheetrock, paint and trim that goes with them. Outside, we repair decks, fix roof leaks and power wash the house.
Doing it in phases
Not everyone wants to do the whole split-level at once, and that is fine. A common plan is floors and stairs first, then doors and trim, then the kitchen or a bathroom later. When we plan it together at the start, each phase is picked so it won’t have to be torn up for the next one. For example, we set the new floor height before the new doors go in, so the doors clear the floor without trimming later.
What you can count on
A written, itemized price before work starts. One crew for every trade. Daily cleanup. A final walk-through where we fix anything you’re not happy with. Call 631-745-9982 to get your price.
Centereach renovation questions
Can you put vinyl plank on the stairs too?
Yes. We can install matching stair treads and nosing so the stairs flow with the new floor. On some stairs, new wood treads and painted risers look better. We'll show you both options when we come out.
How do you handle floors between the levels of a split?
We plan the layout so the planks run the same direction where it makes sense, and we use clean nosing or trim at each step down. That keeps the edges tight and safe to walk on.
Do I need a permit for work in Centereach?
Floors, paint and trim usually don't need one. New walls, decks and bigger changes often do. Centereach is in the Town of Brookhaven, so check with the Town of Brookhaven building department.
Can you do the whole house at once?
Yes. Many Centereach homeowners do floors, doors and trim on every level together. It's one written price, one start date and one crew.
Get your price on a Centereach project.
Tell us about the room or the list, and we'll set up a time to come look. A few photos help a lot.
631-745-9982- Price in writing before any work starts.
- One crew from start to finish.
- Fully insured