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Guides for Long Island homeowners

Real information about permits, pricing, and planning — written by people who've pulled hundreds of permits and built 618 projects on Long Island since 2007.

June 2026·10 min read

Home Addition Contractor Long Island: How to Find and Hire the Right One

What to look for in a Long Island home addition contractor — licensing, permit handling, references, contract terms, and the red flags that stop you before you sign.

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July 2026·8 min read

Dormer Additions in Nassau County, NY: Costs, Contractors & Permits

2026 cost ranges for Nassau County shed, gable, and Cape conversions — plus how Nassau's 95+ village permit process works, processing times by jurisdiction, and which Nassau neighborhoods have the most Capes.

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June 2026·8 min read

Dormer Additions on Long Island: What They Cost and What Permits You Need

2026 cost ranges for shed, gable, hip, and multi-dormer Cape conversions — plus Nassau and Suffolk permit requirements, timelines, and which Long Island home types benefit most.

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May 2026·15 min read

Dormers Long Island — Types, Permits, Costs & How to Get It Right

The complete guide to dormers on Long Island: shed vs gable vs hip vs eyebrow, Nassau & Suffolk permit realities, structural challenges unique to LI, and 2026 cost ranges.

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April 2026·9 min read

What does a dormer addition cost on Long Island in 2026?

Real 2026 cost ranges for shed, Cape, and full dormers across Nassau and Suffolk — with the assumptions that drive each number.

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April 2026·8 min read

Second-story addition cost on Long Island

What a full pop-top actually costs, cost per square foot, and the structural realities that swing the number.

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April 2026·8 min read

Pulling permits for a home extension in Nassau & Suffolk

Town-by-town timelines, required drawings, and what adds six weeks to a Long Island permit.

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May 2025·10 min read

Dormer Addition Cost on Long Island — Complete 2025 Price Guide

How much does a dormer cost on Long Island? 2025 pricing for shed, gable, hip dormers and full Cape Cod conversions — with permit costs, timelines, and financing options.

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February 2026·9 min read

Second-story addition: the Long Island homeowner's guide

When a full second is the right move, how long it takes, and what lives well on a ranch footprint.

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March 2026·10 min read

Building permits in Nassau and Suffolk: township-by-township

Timelines and requirements for Hempstead, Huntington, Smithtown, Babylon, Brookhaven, Southampton, East Hampton, and more.

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