Ronkonkoma, NY
Home renovations in Ronkonkoma, NY
Ranches, capes and older homes near Lake Ronkonkoma. We handle walls, windows, floors, tile and decks with one crew from nearby Medford.
- Fully insured
What Ronkonkoma houses usually need
Ronkonkoma mixes ranches, capes and high ranches with some older, smaller homes near the lake. These are the jobs they call for most.
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Older houses that were added onto
Some homes near the lake started small and were expanded over the years, so walls, floors and ceilings don't line up.
We level, patch and tie the old and new parts together so the house feels like one house.
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Old windows and drafty rooms
Single-pane or worn-out windows that fog, stick or let in cold air.
We replace windows and redo the trim around them, inside and out.
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Small rooms that could work harder
Ranches and capes with small bedrooms and not much storage.
Built-in shelves, better closets and smart framing changes make the most of the space.
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Floors worn through
Old carpet and scratched floors that have seen a lot of years.
We put down vinyl plank or tile, with new baseboard to finish it off.
What we do in Ronkonkoma
Every trade inside and out, from the same crew.
Projects we do in Ronkonkoma
Here's the kind of work Ronkonkoma homes often need.
- Window replacement and new trim
- Leveling and patching in older homes
- Sheetrock and skim coating
- Vinyl plank and tile floors
- Closets and built-in shelves
- Bathroom tile updates
- Deck repairs and new decks
- Power washing siding and decks
Renovation work in Ronkonkoma
Ronkonkoma is best known for Lake Ronkonkoma and the LIRR station near MacArthur Airport. The town is split between the Town of Brookhaven and the Town of Islip. Most houses are ranches, capes and high ranches, with some older, smaller homes near the lake that have been added onto over the years. We’re based in Medford, a short drive east, and we work in Ronkonkoma often.
Older homes near the lake
Some houses closer to the lake started out small and grew over time, with a room added here and a dormer there. The result can be walls that aren’t flat, floors that step up between rooms, and ceilings that change height from one space to the next. None of it is a deal-breaker. It just takes a crew that expects it.
When we come out, we look for all of this. We check the floors with a level, look at the walls in raking light, and note where old meets new. That goes into the written price. During the job, we level floors before new flooring goes down, patch and skim coat walls so they paint flat, and tie trim together so the rooms flow.
Windows and trim
Old windows are a common complaint in Ronkonkoma. They fog, stick, rattle or let in cold air. We replace them and redo the trim around them, inside and out, so the new windows look like they belong. If the wall around a window is damaged, we fix that as part of the same job.
Making smaller rooms work
Ranches and capes often have small bedrooms and not much storage. We build closets, add built-in shelves, and sometimes move a wall or a doorway to make a room more useful. The same crew frames, sheetrocks, trims and paints, so the change looks original.
Floors, baths and the outside
We install vinyl plank and tile floors, redo bathroom tile and showers, and finish with new baseboard. Outside, we repair and build decks, fix roof leaks and power wash siding and walkways.
Decks near the lake
Houses close to the lake see a lot of moisture, and decks show it first. Boards soften, stair stringers rot at the bottom, and railings loosen. We check the frame and footings, replace what is soft, and rebuild when the frame is past saving. A power wash every so often keeps mildew off the siding and the deck, and lets you spot problems before they get bigger.
The way we work
- A walk-through where we look at the whole house
- A written, itemized price with a start date and how long the job will take
- One crew for every trade and cleanup every day
- A final walk-through with you before we’re done
Call 631-745-9982 or use the form to get your price.
Ronkonkoma renovation questions
Which town handles permits in Ronkonkoma?
Ronkonkoma is split between the Town of Brookhaven and the Town of Islip, so it depends on where your house is. Your tax bill will say. Cosmetic work usually doesn't need a permit, but decks, new walls and bigger changes often do, so check with your town's building department.
Can you work on an older house near the lake?
Yes. Older homes often have walls and floors that aren't straight, and parts that were added later. We check everything during the walk-through so the written price covers the leveling and patching the house really needs.
Do you replace windows in Ronkonkoma?
Yes. We measure, remove the old windows, install the new ones, and redo the trim inside and out so they look finished, not patched in.
Get your price on a Ronkonkoma 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