Home Remodeling Plainview NY
HOME REMODELING · PLAINVIEW NY
Home Remodeling Plainview NY — Transforming Post-War Homes Since 1986
Creatively Done Homes Improvements Inc. delivers complete home remodeling Plainview NY homeowners trust — open floor plan conversions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom millwork, and structural modifications. Based right next door in Hicksville, Kevin and Matthew have been renovating Plainview’s ranches and split-levels for nearly 40 years.
Home remodeling Plainview NY — Creatively Done Homes Improvements Inc. has been renovating homes in Plainview since 1986. Based in neighboring Hicksville at 104 Jerusalem Avenue, Kevin and Matthew personally manage every home remodeling Plainview NY project — handling structural work and finish carpentry directly while overseeing licensed electricians and plumbers. Plainview’s 1950s-60s housing stock is exactly the kind of home we’ve spent four decades perfecting.
PLAINVIEW HOUSING STOCK · WHAT WE WORK ON
Home Remodeling Plainview NY — Built for These Homes
Plainview was built in the 1950s and 1960s as part of Long Island’s suburban expansion — primarily ranches and split-levels constructed by developers like Morton Paley. These homes were solid and functional for their era, but they share the same limitations: closed floor plans with load-bearing center walls, small galley kitchens, compact bathrooms, undersized electrical panels, and basic builder-grade finishes. Home remodeling Plainview NY is about unlocking the potential these homes always had.
Plainview Ranches
The typical Plainview ranch has a central load-bearing wall running the length of the house, separating the kitchen from the living room. These homes are single-story with full basements and typically 1,200-1,600 square feet above grade. We remove the center wall with an engineered LVL beam, creating an open kitchen-living-dining layout that doubles the usable feel of the space. A licensed electrician upgrading the original 60-100 amp panel to 200 amps is almost always part of the project.
Plainview Split-Levels
Plainview’s split-levels offer more square footage than ranches but with an awkward layout — the kitchen and dining area on one level, the living room a half-flight up, bedrooms another half-flight above that. Renovating these homes means understanding how loads transfer between the split levels. Kevin has been solving these structural puzzles since 1986, opening up the main living level while maintaining the integrity of each split above and below.
TOB Permit History
Plainview falls under the Town of Oyster Bay building department — the same jurisdiction as our Hicksville home base. We have decades of active permit history with TOB for structural modifications, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work throughout Plainview. We know the inspectors, the code requirements, and how to move your project through approvals without unnecessary delays or surprises.
OUR SERVICES · HOME REMODELING PLAINVIEW NY
Remodeling Services for Plainview Homeowners
Bathroom Remodeling Plainview
Plainview bathrooms from the 1950s-60s are small, tired, and running on original cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines. We gut these bathrooms completely — licensed plumbers replace all plumbing with PEX and PVC, while Kevin and Matthew handle custom tile walk-in showers, modern fixtures, and quality finish work that transforms a cramped bathroom into a space you actually enjoy using.
Kitchen Remodeling Plainview
The classic Plainview kitchen problem: a small galley layout walled off from the living room. We solve it with structural wall removal, engineered LVL beams, licensed electricians handling the panel upgrade, and a complete rebuild — new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and lighting that turns a closed-off kitchen into the center of your home.
Home Remodeling Plainview
Multi-room renovations that bring your entire Plainview home into 2026. Kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, and structural changes handled as one coordinated project — consistent finishes, efficient timelines, and a result that feels intentional instead of pieced together over time.
Home Renovations Plainview
Plainview’s builder-grade homes were finished with basic stock trim and minimal architectural detail. We add the character they never had — wainscoting, crown molding, updated flooring, professional painting, and custom built-ins that transform a plain ranch into a home with real personality. Less disruption than a full remodel, dramatic results.
Custom Millwork Plainview
Custom wainscoting, fireplace surrounds, built-in shelving, crown molding, and architectural trim — designed and built by Kevin and Matthew for your Plainview home’s exact dimensions. This is the single most impactful upgrade for Plainview’s post-war housing stock. It adds the depth and character these homes were never built with.
FREQUENTLY ASKED · HOME REMODELING PLAINVIEW NY
Home Remodeling Plainview NY — Frequently Asked Questions
What types of homes do you remodel in Plainview?
We remodel Plainview’s primary housing stock — ranches and split-levels built in the 1950s and 1960s, many by developers like Morton Paley. These homes have solid bones but closed floor plans, small kitchens, compact bathrooms, and outdated electrical and plumbing systems. Kevin has been working on these exact homes since 1986 and knows the framing patterns, joist directions, and bearing points specific to Plainview’s post-war construction. Every home remodeling Plainview NY project starts with that structural knowledge.
Can I open up my Plainview ranch floor plan?
Yes — this is the most common home remodeling Plainview NY project we do. The central wall in a typical Plainview ranch is load-bearing, carrying roof loads to the foundation. We remove it by installing an engineered LVL beam sized to the span and load, with stamped drawings from a licensed PE and a building permit from the Town of Oyster Bay. The result is a wide-open floor plan where the kitchen flows into the living and dining areas. Kevin has been engineering these conversions in Plainview for decades.
What building department handles permits in Plainview?
Plainview falls under the Town of Oyster Bay building department. Any structural modifications, electrical upgrades, or plumbing changes require TOB permits. Creatively Done Homes Improvements Inc. has active permit history with the Town of Oyster Bay spanning decades. We handle the entire permit application process — including structural engineering drawings when required — and coordinate all inspections throughout construction.
How long does a home remodeling Plainview NY project take?
Timeline depends on scope. A bathroom remodel takes 3-5 weeks. A kitchen gut renovation runs 6-10 weeks. Multi-room renovations with structural work take 10-16 weeks. Add 2-4 weeks for TOB permit approval before construction starts. Being based in neighboring Hicksville means Kevin and Matthew are on-site daily — no long commutes eating into your project timeline. We also serve nearby Bethpage, Jericho, and Syosset.
Does my Plainview home need an electrical panel upgrade?
Almost certainly, if your home still has the original panel. Most Plainview homes built in the 1950s-60s have 60-100 amp electrical panels that can’t support modern kitchen appliances, HVAC systems, and the electrical loads of today’s households. A 200-amp panel upgrade is standard with any significant renovation. We also add dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances and install GFCI-protected outlets at all countertop and bathroom locations as required by current electrical code. All electrical work is done by licensed electricians under Kevin’s direct supervision. Learn more about our team →
Get Your Free Estimate in Plainview
Kevin will visit your Plainview home, assess structural and finish possibilities, and give you an honest estimate — no pressure, no obligation. We’re right next door in Hicksville at 104 Jerusalem Avenue.
Phone
kevin@creativelydoneremodeling.com
Address
104 Jerusalem Ave. Hicksville NY 11801
