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Hempstead Remodeling
About Remodeling in Hempstead
Housing around Hempstead is as old as Nassau County's: in ZIP 11550, the code listed for this page, Census estimates put the median year built at 1957, close to the Nassau County median of 1955, with 18% of housing units from 1939 or earlier and 85% from before 1980. That ZIP code mixes detached houses, 46% of units, with buildings of 20 or more units, 34%, and 88% of owner-occupied homes there are houses. Goodhaus is a free service connecting homeowners with independent contractors; it is not a contractor.
Services
Remodeling Services in Hempstead
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Local Background
Good to Know About Hempstead
General background about the area, for information only. It is not professional advice.
Older houses
Houses from before 1960 make up much of the stock, so original wiring, plumbing and layouts are common; the federal EPA rule requires lead-safe certification for anyone paid to disturb paint in a home built before 1978.
Nassau County licensing
The New York State Department of State names Nassau County among the counties where home improvement contractors must be licensed to work.
Contract protections
Under New York's General Business Law 771, the contract must explain how payments made before completion are protected and that you may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing.
Ideas & Inspiration
Remodeling Ideas to Consider in Hempstead
General ideas for inspiration only. These are not projects performed by Goodhaus, which is a free matching service and not a contractor.
Whole-house updates
Kitchens, baths, wiring and windows are often renovated together in a house from the 1940s or 1950s.
Apartment and condo work
In the larger buildings, same-footprint kitchen and bath renovations keep building approvals simpler.
Dormers and rear additions
On house lots, extra space usually comes from a dormer or rear addition; check the local zoning limits first.
Service Area
Where You Can Request Remodeling in Hempstead
Areas where we accept requests in Hempstead. Contractor availability varies by area and project, and a match is not guaranteed.
Neighborhoods
ZIP Codes
11550
Questions
Hempstead FAQs
Do contractors need a license to work here?
The New York State Department of State names Nassau County among the counties that require home improvement contractors to be licensed, so ask for the licence and check it before signing.
When can a mechanics lien be filed on a house?
Under New York Lien Law, a notice of lien on a single family dwelling must be filed within four months after the work is completed or the materials are last furnished.
Who issues building permits for my address?
It depends on whether the property is inside an incorporated village or in the surrounding town, so check with the local building department for your exact address.
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