5 Eco-Friendly Home Building Ideas

Going green has become much more mainstream in recent years, especially when building a new home. Homeowners have been making the effort to update their older homes with more eco-friendly features, but when given the opportunity to start from scratch with a new build, it’s much easier to incorporate these features. Building an eco-friendly home…

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Top Reasons to Work with Custom Home Builders

To some, building a custom home might sound like a time-consuming, expensive and daunting task to take on. When it comes to moving into a new home, teaming up with a custom home builder is actually the most streamlined and seamless approach. The key is to work with a reputable firm like Center Island Contracting,…

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Building New with All the Benefits of One-Stop-Shopping

The benefits of one-stop-shopping are clear; they expedite any process and offer convenience among many other advantages. Many people cherish their time and appreciate one-stop-shopping, especially when it comes to the home building or home renovation process. When it comes to building new, allow the benefits of one-stop-shopping work in your favor. Center Island Contracting…

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Buying New vs. Building New

When starting the process of moving into a new home, it’s important to weigh all options. The decision to buy a new house or build a new house will present itself, and the building experts at Center Island Contracting want you to make an informed decision. Many homeowners spend a lot of time looking for…

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Top 5 Benefits of Knocking Down and Rebuilding

Is it time to knock down and start over? The end result of a knock down and rebuild project is the same as a new construction home, with the addition of benefits like staying in the location you love. Center Island Contracting has floor plans designed for the exact lot sizes in the neighborhood you…

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Benefits of Buying the Ugly Duckling in the Best Neighborhood

Renovate in the right neighborhood is always one of our biggest tips about home remodel projects. Unfortunately, buying the worst home on the best street doesn’t seem attractive to a lot of home buyers. It’s tempting to buy a house that you fall in love with from the start but having patience as well as…

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Relocate to Long Island and Build your Own Custom Home

Is your family thinking of relocating to Long Island? Center Island Contracting is your contractor of choice for towns on the north shore of Nassau county, for towns like Oyster Bay, Manhasset, Plainview, Jericho, etc. We can work with you to establish roots in a new home, chosen entirely by you with the help of…

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Must-Have Upgrades for a New Construction Home in Oyster Bay

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If you’re building a new home, now is the time to splurge on the home upgrades you’ve always wanted. Since you probably can’t splurge on every upgrade you want with a budget in place, Center Island Contracting has put together a list of upgrades to choose from so that the decision process is easier on…

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Understanding New Construction Homes

Has the idea of a new construction home come up in conversation recently? We know it can seem like information overload when it comes to gathering the facts about building a new house, but Center Island Contracting’s design-build firm can break it down for you so it’s a bit easier to digest. In simple terms,…

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Your Complete Guide to Knocking Down and Rebuilding Your Home

When knocking down and rebuilding your home on your own property, you’re getting the best of both worlds – a brand new house with all the modern finishes you’ve had your eye on, and the ability to stay in the neighborhood that you’ve established roots in. Whether you need more space to accommodate a growing…

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Center Island Contracting’s 3-Step New Home Construction Process

Building a new construction home means completely customizing your new house with the floor plan and design that fits your family’s needs. Our design-build firm has an extensive library of floor plans and home designs to choose from, custom-designed to your style and budget. Whether your family chooses to select a model from our floor…

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First-Time Guide to Finding a Lot to Build on in Woodbury

Finding a lot to build a new home on gives home buyer’s flexibility on all fronts; from the location of the home to the custom finishings and layout inside. The first time going through a process like this can be intimidating, but we’re here to help! Whether planning to buy a teardown or looking for…

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Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Building New

Building a new home can be an exciting process, but a nerve-wracking process as well. Our contracting experts at Center Island Contracting will make sure no mistakes fall through the cracks, which is yet another reason to hire a design-build firm. Mistakes can be costly to the homeowner to correct, whether it’s a year after…

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Why Choose New Home Construction? Benefits to Building New

We know there are many options out there when it comes to your home projects, including building conversions and much more. So why choose to go the new home construction route? New Home Construction Portfolio Center Island Contracting has had many happy clients choose to build new. While it’s not for everyone, it does offer…

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Knock Down & Build New in Massapequa

Many homeowners are faced with the decision to either knock down their home and build new, renovate, or pick up and move altogether. The experts at Center Island Contracting believe knocking down and building new presents a host of benefits you couldn’t get if you moved or renovated. For starters, knocking down and building new…

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Tips for Your Syosset New Construction

There’s nothing like the exciting feeling of buying a new construction home. The benefits are endless; nobody has lived in it before, you can design it to your exact preference, and the list goes on! However, with building a new construction home comes anxiety that you could be making the wrong decisions – and there sure…

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Buying a Knockdown vs. New Construction

Center Island Contracting Inc. is an award-winning Remodeling & Custom Home Builder company servicing Long Island, with a focus on the North Shore of Nassau and Suffolk counties. The most common reason we remodel homes is because styles that builders used 30-70 years ago are not what today’s family wants or needs. Buying a knockdown…

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What to Renovate Before Moving In

There’s often a debate on whether you should renovate your new home before moving into it, and there are valid arguments for each side. The main component to figure out if your family is renovating before moving in is having a place to stay during the renovation. If you do, we recommend the following renovations…

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6 Steps Before Moving to Your New Long Island Home

Moving to Long Island? You picked a great location. Once you’re all settled in, you will love your new home! Nevertheless, the moving process is always tough, no matter where you move, especially if you’re moving from the west coast to the east coast. There are so many factors that go into moving and starting…

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Spring Has Sprung: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Once the cold weather fades away, the snow is melted and the flowers start blooming, it’s time for spring cleaning. While you’re at it, consider giving your home a quick inspection to make sure all its parts are operating correctly. Use this maintenance checklist to ensure your home’s systems are running safely and smoothly for…

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New Home Sales On the Rise: Hire Center Island Contracting

Thinking of building a new home? It can be a daunting, yet exciting idea when it’s still in conception, but Center Island Contracting can help. Our knowledgeable and talented team of construction professionals can provide you with all the services you need to complete your project. From inception to design, construction management and final walk…

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Relocating to Long Island

Thinking of relocating to Long Island? There are so many advantages to living in one of the communities on Long Island’s long stretch of beautiful land, although we might be just a little bias. With over 100 years combined experience on staff, our skilled staff of qualified and reliable professionals are the best in New York

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