Port Jefferson, NY
Home renovations in Port Jefferson, NY
Harbor homes, hillside houses and everything in between. We handle walls, trim, built-ins, floors and full rooms, with a written price up front.
- Fully insured
What Port Jefferson homes usually need
Between the harbor, the hills and the age of a lot of the houses, Port Jeff homes have their own set of problems.
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Walls that aren't flat anymore
Older homes near the harbor often have plaster or sheetrock that's cracked, wavy or patched many times.
We skim coat so the walls come out smooth and even under paint.
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Awkward rooms and odd corners
Sloped ceilings, low spots and nooks that are hard to furnish.
Custom built-ins and shelving turn those spaces into storage.
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Stairs and trim that have worn
Loose railings, worn treads and trim that's split over the years.
We repair or replace the carpentry and match the style of the house.
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Houses on a hill
Split-level and hillside houses with lower levels that feel dark or damp.
We finish lower levels with materials that handle moisture well.
What we do in Port Jefferson
Sheetrock, skim coat, trim, doors, built-ins, tile, floors and decks. One crew does every trade, so the finish is consistent from room to room.
Projects we do in Port Jefferson
Here's what we're usually asked to do in and around the village.
- Skim coating cracked or wavy walls
- Built-in bookshelves and window seats
- Trim, crown molding and new doors
- Kitchen cabinet installation
- Bathroom tile and tiled showers
- Finishing lower levels and basements
- Deck repair and new deck boards
- Getting a home ready to sell
Working in Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson is a harbor village on the North Shore, in the Town of Brookhaven, with the ferry across the Sound to Bridgeport, Connecticut. It’s a straight drive up Route 112 from our base in Medford. We work in the village and in the neighborhoods around it, taking on full rooms and smaller carpentry jobs.
The houses here have a lot of character. Near the harbor, many are older homes with plaster walls, narrow stairs and trim that’s been painted many times. Up the hills and out toward Port Jefferson Station, you’ll see colonials, capes, high ranches and split-levels built later, often with lower levels tucked into the slope.
Smooth walls in older homes
Walls in older Port Jeff houses have usually seen a lot of patching. Under good light, every crack and bump shows. Our fix is skim coating: we repair the damaged spots, then spread a thin coat of joint compound across the whole wall, sand it and prime. The wall comes out flat and ready for paint.
Making the most of odd spaces
Older homes and hillside houses tend to have sloped ceilings, knee walls and corners that are hard to use. Custom bookshelves, cabinets and window seats fit those spaces well. We build them to the room, scribe them to the walls and paint them to match the trim, so they look like they were always there.
Lower levels on a slope
On a hill, the lower level of a house is often partly underground on one side. That can mean damp walls and cool floors. When we finish a space like that, we use moisture-resistant sheetrock, flooring that holds up to damp and a ceiling that still lets you reach pipes and wires.
Permits
The incorporated Village of Port Jefferson has its own building department. Outside the village, it’s the Town of Brookhaven. Check with the right office before bigger projects like new framing or a finished lower level.
Getting a house ready to sell
Homes in and around Port Jeff often go on the market with walls, trim and floors that need attention. Buyers notice cracked plaster, scuffed stairs and worn floors right away. We handle the whole pre-listing list with one crew: patching and skim coating, painting, fixing trim and railings, new doors where needed and vinyl plank or tile where the floors are worn. Tell us when you plan to list. Your written price will include a start date and how long the work will take, so you can plan photos and showings around it.
Your price
Size of the room, how much wall repair is needed, the materials you pick and access to the house all shape the price. You get a written, itemized price with a start date and how long the job will take before we begin. Call 631-745-9982.
Port Jefferson renovation questions
Is Port Jefferson too far north for you?
No. It's a straight drive up Route 112 from our base in Medford, well within the area we cover.
Who handles permits in Port Jefferson?
If you're in the incorporated Village of Port Jefferson, check with the village building department. Port Jefferson Station and the areas around it follow the Town of Brookhaven. We can tell you what usually needs a permit, but the right office has the final word.
Can you work in a tight spot near the harbor?
Yes. Some houses near the village have steep driveways, little parking or tight streets. We plan deliveries and keep materials organized so we're not in the way of you or your neighbors.
My house has a lot of odd little spaces. Can built-ins help?
Usually, yes. Knee walls, the area under the stairs and spots beside a chimney are good places for shelves, cabinets or a bench. We measure and build to fit.
Get your price for your Port Jefferson project.
Tell us about the house and the rooms you want done. Photos of the walls and any odd spaces help.
631-745-9982- Price in writing before any work starts.
- One crew from start to finish.
- Fully insured