Long Island Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Guides: Costs, Timelines, Permits and Towns (2026)

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These 25 guides answer what Long Island homeowners ask before a kitchen or bathroom remodel: cost (most full kitchen remodels run $25,000 to $100,000 or more, and midrange bathrooms start in the low $20,000s), timeline, permits, and how to choose the right team. They are written by D&V Home Design Center, a design-build remodeler with a materials showroom at 2095 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, for homeowners in Suffolk County, Nassau County and New York City who want real numbers before they commit.

Why homeowners choose D&V: 5.0 stars on 144 Google reviews (September 2026), BBB A+ accredited, NKBA member, Best of Houzz 2022 and 2023, licensed in Suffolk County (HI-71989), Nassau County (202187) and New York City (2100175-DCA), and design-build under one roof since 2014.

Start with the cost guides if you are budgeting, the planning guides if you are ready to schedule, or your town’s page to see how we work in your neighborhood.

If you already know you want a full kitchen, the kitchen remodeling on Long Island page explains what D&V builds and how the design-build process works; the guides below cover the numbers behind it.

Cost guides

How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost on Long Island?

Most full kitchen remodels on Long Island run between $25,000 and $100,000 or more, with cabinetry as the single largest line item.

How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost on Long Island?

From the low $20,000s for a midrange full bath up to six figures for a large primary or spa bath, with a breakdown of what separates a powder room, a full hall bath and a primary or spa bath.

How Much Does a Whole-Home Renovation Cost on Long Island?

Typically $150,000 to $500,000 or more, or roughly $100 to $250 per square foot.

How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost on Long Island?

Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinet price ranges, why cabinetry is usually the largest line item in a kitchen budget, and how lead times of 4 to 16 weeks shape the schedule.

Planning your remodel

How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take on Long Island?

Plan on 2 to 4 months of active construction, or about 3 to 6 months from first consultation to finished kitchen. Cabinet lead time of 4 to 16 weeks is the biggest variable.

Do You Need a Permit to Remodel a Kitchen or Bathroom on Long Island?

Cosmetic work that keeps fixtures in place usually does not need a permit; anything touching structure, plumbing, electrical, gas or the layout does.

Design-Build vs. General Contractor

Design-build gives you one company and one contract for design and construction, which surfaces your true budget during design and catches conflicts on paper instead of mid-demolition.

Choosing the right team

How to Choose a Kitchen and Bath Remodeler on Long Island

A nine-point checklist: confirm license and insurance, verify the license through the county consumer affairs office, and sign only a line-item contract that names who pulls permits.

Kitchen Designer and Design Company on Long Island

What a kitchen designer does, and why it matters that the same in-house team plans the layout and then builds it.

Visiting a Kitchen and Bath Showroom on Long Island

What to expect at the D&V showroom in East Northport: what is on display, what to bring, and how a first visit turns into a design and a written proposal.

Bathroom and tile

Bathroom Remodeling on Long Island

What a full bathroom remodel includes when designers, general contractors and craftsmen work under one roof. Pairs with our bathroom remodeling service page and our bathroom vanities page.

Tile Store on Long Island

Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, mosaic and large-format slabs from a catalog of 431 brand partners, plus a discount tile program. Buy materials only, or add installation by our own crews.

Accessible design

ADA and Accessible Kitchen Design on Long Island

Kitchens built to ADA and universal-design guidelines: at least a 40-inch pass-through, a 60-inch turning circle, and work surfaces around 34 inches high instead of the standard 36.

Remodeling by county

Kitchen Remodeling Contractor in Suffolk County, NY

Kitchen costs by project level, how design-build differs from hiring a general contractor, Suffolk permitting by township, and the Suffolk towns where D&V has completed kitchens.

Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Suffolk County, NY

Powder room, full bath and primary bath budgets, tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in tubs, plumbing and electrical permits, and completed Suffolk bathrooms.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Nassau County, NY

Nassau County costs, town and village permitting, the Nassau home improvement licence, and the North Shore and South Shore communities where D&V has built.

Remodeling by town

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Huntington, NY

Our showroom sits inside the Town of Huntington, about 15 minutes from Huntington village.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Commack, NY

A short drive west of Commack on Route 25.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Smithtown, NY

About 7 miles west of Smithtown’s Main Street along Route 25.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Dix Hills, NY

A short drive north of Dix Hills on Route 25.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Northport, NY

About a fifteen minute drive from Northport Village.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in East Northport, NY

Our home hamlet: the showroom is on Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, and several of our most recent kitchens and bathrooms are here.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Melville, NY

Melville homes in the Town of Huntington, permits through the town, and a short drive from the showroom.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Kings Park, NY

Kings Park in the Town of Smithtown: permits through the Smithtown Building Department and a completed local bathroom remodel.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Suffolk County, NY

The county-wide overview: towns we serve, town-level permits, and typical Suffolk County budgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost on Long Island?

Most full kitchen remodels on Long Island run between $25,000 and $100,000 or more. Sweeten’s Long Island cost guide puts a complete rip-and-replace of a roughly 120 square foot kitchen at about $23,500 to $102,500 or more, depending on size and finish level.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom on Long Island?

Most remodels need at least one permit, but a pure cosmetic refresh with fixtures staying in the same spot usually does not. Once the project touches structure, plumbing, electrical, gas or the layout, a building, plumbing or electrical permit is required from your town, city or village.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Expect 2 to 4 months of active construction from demolition to final walkthrough, and roughly 3 to 6 months for the full project once design and selections are included.

How do I get an estimate from D&V?

Start with a free consultation that includes a general estimate, then schedule an in-home visit for measurements and a structural evaluation, followed by a detailed written proposal with line-item costs. Call (631) 486-8388 or schedule a showroom appointment or in-home estimate online to begin.

Ready to put a real number on your project? Schedule a free consultation, call (631) 486-8388, or visit our East Northport showroom at 2095 Jericho Turnpike. Or contact us online.