Home builders in Wantagh.
Long Island Homeworks has built dormers, additions, and new homes in a South Shore Nassau community with plenty of expansion-ready split-level homes.
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Dormers, additions & custom homes
Dormer Additions
Full shed and Cape-style dormers in Wantagh. Town permit handled, framed and watertight same day.
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Second stories, rear builds, primary suites, in-law suites, kitchen extensions in Wantagh.
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Ground-up custom homes and tear-down rebuilds in Wantagh. Fixed-price contracts.
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Do you build dormers in Wantagh, NY?
Yes — Wantagh is well inside our Nassau County service area. Long Island Homeworks holds Nassau County license H-1609230000 and has built dormer additions on the South Shore split-levels and capes along Jerusalem Avenue, Wantagh Avenue, and Sunrise Highway. Wantagh falls under Town of Hempstead building department jurisdiction — we pull every required permit and manage the filing from start to inspection sign-off.
How much do dormers cost in Wantagh, NY?
Dormer additions in Wantagh typically run $58,000–$90,000 depending on size and scope. A standard shed dormer converting a Wantagh cape or split half-story into full headroom runs $60,000–$75,000 with permits included. Adding a full bathroom and closet to the new space adds $18,000–$28,000 to that number. Frank provides a fixed-price written contract — the number on the contract is the number you pay.
Do I need a permit for a dormer in Wantagh, NY?
Yes. Wantagh is in the Town of Hempstead building department jurisdiction. Any structural dormer or second-story addition requires a building permit. Lisa, our permit coordinator, prepares drawings and manages all filings with the Town of Hempstead. Permit turnaround is typically 4–8 weeks. All permit fees are itemized in your estimate upfront with no surprises.
How long does a dormer addition take in Wantagh?
Design and Town of Hempstead permitting takes 8–14 weeks. Once permits are issued, a typical Wantagh dormer takes 6–9 weeks to complete — framing, roofing, insulation, windows, drywall, and final paint. We give you a Gantt chart at the scoping visit with every milestone. Wantagh jobs typically run in the spring and fall to avoid the South Shore humidity peak.
What dormers contractors work in Wantagh, NY?
Long Island Homeworks serves all of Wantagh and the South Shore Nassau corridor — Bellmore, Seaford, Levittown, and North Wantagh. Our shop is in Hicksville, roughly 15 minutes from Wantagh. We've completed 618 projects across Nassau and Suffolk since 2008, hold a 4.9-star Google rating from 243 reviews, and carry Nassau license H-1609230000 plus $4M general liability insurance.
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