Home builders in Melville.
Long Island Homeworks has built dormers, additions, and new homes in a central Suffolk hamlet with strong homeowner demographics and active remodel demand.
Walk-through in Melville
Frank or Kevin visits personally — East End coverage included.
General Contractor in Melville, Suffolk County
Melville is a central Suffolk hamlet straddling the Town of Huntington and Town of Babylon borders — a geography that requires attention when pulling permits, since the right building department depends on which side of the line your property falls. The housing stock covers a wide range: 1960s–70s ranches and colonials on the older streets, 1980s–90s executive colonials in the Half Hollow Hills school district, and newer construction throughout. Melville's proximity to the Long Island Expressway and its position at the geographic center of the island makes it a desirable location for professionals, and that demographic drives steady demand for primary suite additions, home office build-outs, and in-law suites. Dormer conversions on the older cape and split stock are also common. Most Melville addresses fall under Town of Huntington Building Department, though properties near the southern border use Town of Babylon Building Department. Our permit coordinator Lisa identifies the correct jurisdiction for every address before we begin design. Frank Albanese has completed projects throughout Melville since 2008 with no travel surcharge.
Dormers, additions & custom homes
Dormer Additions
Full shed and Cape-style dormers in Melville. Town permit handled, framed and watertight same day.
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Second stories, rear builds, primary suites, in-law suites, kitchen extensions in Melville.
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Ground-up custom homes and tear-down rebuilds in Melville. Fixed-price contracts.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Building in Melville
Do you build home additions in Melville, NY?
Yes — Melville is well inside our service area. Long Island Homeworks holds Nassau County license H-1609230000 (valid in both Nassau and Suffolk) and has completed dormer conversions, second-story additions, and in-law suite builds throughout Melville. Melville straddles Town of Huntington and Town of Babylon jurisdiction — our permit coordinator Lisa confirms the correct building department for your specific address before we begin design. No travel surcharge.
How much does a home addition cost in Melville, NY?
Dormer additions in Melville typically run $65,000–$100,000 depending on size and scope. Full second-story additions on Melville ranches and colonials run $145,000–$215,000. In-law suite additions with separate entrance run $95,000–$160,000. Frank provides a fixed-price written contract at the scoping visit — the number on the contract is the number you pay.
Do I need a permit for a home addition in Melville?
Yes. Depending on your address, Melville properties fall under either Town of Huntington or Town of Babylon Building Department jurisdiction. All structural additions require a building permit. Lisa, our permit coordinator, identifies the correct jurisdiction for your address and manages all filings. Typical turnaround is 4–10 weeks.
How long does a Melville addition project take?
Design and permitting takes 8–14 weeks in Melville. A dormer conversion runs 6–9 weeks from permit issuance. A full second-story addition or major rear addition runs 4–6 months. We provide a Gantt chart at the scoping visit with milestone dates for every phase.
What contractors serve Melville, NY?
Long Island Homeworks serves all of Melville and the surrounding communities — Huntington Station, Dix Hills, Commack, and South Huntington. Our Hicksville shop is about 20 minutes from most Melville addresses. Nassau license H-1609230000, 618 projects since 2008, 4.9-star Google rating.
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