Home builders in Merrick.
Long Island Homeworks has built dormers, additions, and new homes in a residential South Shore town with substantial demand for second-story additions and in-law suites.
Walk-through in Merrick
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Building in Merrick, Nassau County
Merrick is a South Shore Nassau hamlet where most homes are 1950s–1970s colonials and split-levels on 60-by-100 lots. The proximity to Merrick Road, the LIRR Merrick station, and the community's strong school district make it one of the most active markets for home additions and second-story expansions on Nassau's south shore. Most Merrick addresses fall under Town of Hempstead building department jurisdiction. Demand is highest for in-law suite additions, primary-suite second-story conversions, and rear kitchen extensions. Frank Albanese has completed over fifteen projects in Merrick since 2008, and the team has a strong track record with the Merrick Civic Association's permit review expectations.
Dormers, additions & custom homes
Dormer Additions
Full shed and Cape-style dormers in Merrick. Town permit handled, framed and watertight same day.
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Second stories, rear builds, primary suites, in-law suites, kitchen extensions in Merrick.
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Ground-up custom homes and tear-down rebuilds in Merrick. Fixed-price contracts.
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Do you build home additions in Merrick, NY?
Yes — Merrick is one of our most active Nassau County markets. Long Island Homeworks holds Nassau County license H-1609230000 and has completed second-story additions, in-law suites, dormer conversions, and rear kitchen extensions across Merrick since 2008. Most Merrick addresses fall under Town of Hempstead building department jurisdiction — we manage all permits from drawings through inspection sign-off.
How much does a home addition cost in Merrick, NY?
Home additions in Merrick run $90,000–$180,000 for most second-story additions and in-law suites. A dormer converting a Merrick split half-story to a primary suite runs $62,000–$82,000 with permits. Rear additions and full second stories run $130,000–$200,000 depending on size, foundation scope, and finish level. Frank provides a fixed-price written contract at the scoping visit.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Merrick, NY?
Yes. Merrick falls under Town of Hempstead building department jurisdiction. All structural additions — dormers, second stories, rear additions, in-law suites — require a building permit. Lisa, our permit coordinator, prepares all drawings and manages filings with the Town of Hempstead. Typical turnaround is 4–8 weeks.
How long does a home addition take in Merrick?
Design and Town of Hempstead permitting takes 8–14 weeks. A dormer conversion on a Merrick split takes 6–9 weeks once permitted. Second-story additions run 4–6 months. Rear additions run 3–5 months. We build a Gantt chart at the scoping visit so you have a milestone schedule from day one.
What general contractors serve Merrick, NY?
Long Island Homeworks serves all of Merrick, Bellmore, Freeport, Wantagh, and South Nassau. Our Hicksville shop is about 20 minutes from Merrick. We have completed 618 projects across Nassau and Suffolk since 2008 — Nassau license H-1609230000, 4.9-star Google rating from 243 reviews.
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