Islip, NY
Home renovations in Islip, NY
Capes, ranches and colonials on the South Shore. We finish basements, hang sheetrock, set tile and redo full rooms, with a written price before we start.
- Fully insured
What Islip homes usually need
Islip has plenty of capes, ranches and colonials that have been in the same families a long time. Here's what usually comes up.
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Basements that feel like basements
Old paneling, a stained ceiling and a concrete floor that's always cold.
We frame, sheetrock, put up a ceiling and lay flooring suited to a lower level.
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Cracked or damaged sheetrock
Cracks over doorways, water damage and old repairs that still show.
We cut out the bad sections, hang new sheetrock and tape and finish it smooth.
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Bathrooms with tired tile
Cracked tile, stained grout and a tub surround that's seen better days.
New tile floors and walls, set flat with even grout lines.
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Capes with cramped upstairs rooms
Small bedrooms under the roofline with uneven walls and ceilings.
We rework the walls, ceilings and trim so the rooms feel clean and finished.
What we do in Islip
Framing, sheetrock, tile, trim, floors, paint and exterior work. One crew for every trade, and one written price.
Projects we do in Islip
These are the projects Islip homeowners call us for most.
- Basement finishing
- Sheetrock installation and repair
- Bathroom tile floors and walls
- Tiled showers
- Finishing upstairs rooms in a cape
- Trim, doors and crown molding
- Interior painting
- Deck repairs and power washing
Working in Islip
Islip is a South Shore community in the Town of Islip, near the Great South Bay. From our base in Medford it’s an easy drive west on Sunrise Highway. We take on full rooms, basements and bathrooms here, with the same crew handling every trade.
A lot of Islip homes are capes, ranches and colonials, many built in the middle of the last century and updated a piece at a time since then. They tend to be solid houses on established streets. The work they need is usually inside: a basement that was never finished, a bathroom that’s worn out or upstairs rooms that need attention.
Basements that work as living space
Many homes in Islip have basements with old paneling and a drop ceiling that’s sagging or stained. We take it back to the studs or the block, frame new walls where needed and hang sheetrock. For the ceiling, you can choose a new drop ceiling (a grid of tiles you can lift to reach pipes) or a smooth sheetrock ceiling. Flooring made for below-grade spaces, like vinyl plank, finishes it off.
Sheetrock done right
Cracks over doors and windows, old water damage and patches that still show are common in older houses. We cut out damaged sections, hang new sheetrock, then tape and apply coats of joint compound, sanding between each, until the seams disappear under paint. It’s the part of the job most people never think about, and it’s what makes a room look finished.
Bathrooms
A worn bathroom is one of the most common projects in older houses. We take out the old tile, put up cement board where tile will go and set new tile on floors and walls with straight, even grout lines. Because we also do the sheetrock, trim and paint, the whole room gets finished by one crew.
Capes and upstairs rooms
Cape upstairs rooms often have uneven sloped ceilings and patched walls. We fix the sheetrock, add new trim and doors, and make the rooms feel square and finished.
Trim, doors and paint
After a basement or bathroom is done, the rest of the house can start to look dated by comparison. A lot of Islip homeowners add new interior doors, fresh baseboard and casing, and a coat of paint through the main rooms. It’s a practical way to tie the house together without a full renovation. We hang the doors, run the trim with tight corners, fill and caulk the seams, and paint the walls and trim. You end up with a house that feels finished from the front door to the basement stairs.
Price and permits
The size of the space, the materials you choose and what we find behind the walls drive the price. You get a written, itemized price with a start date and how long the job will take. For basements and framing, check with the Town of Islip building department. Call 631-745-9982.
Islip renovation questions
Is Islip within your range?
Yes. Islip is west of our base in Medford along the South Shore, an easy drive on Sunrise Highway and well inside the area we cover.
Who handles permits in Islip?
Islip is in the Town of Islip, so check with the Town of Islip building department for bigger projects like a finished basement or new framing. If you're in an incorporated village, check with the village instead.
Can you finish a basement that gets a little damp?
Often, yes, once the source of the water is handled. We use moisture-resistant sheetrock and flooring that holds up to damp, and we'll point out anything that should be fixed before we cover the walls.
Do you handle both the tile and the sheetrock in a bathroom?
Yes. Our crew does the framing, cement board behind the tile, sheetrock, tile and paint, so there's no waiting between trades.
Get your price for your Islip project.
Tell us about the basement, bathroom or rooms you want done. A few photos help us come prepared.
631-745-9982- Price in writing before any work starts.
- One crew from start to finish.
- Fully insured