Interior Remodeling Contractor in Dix Hills, NY

Upgrade the Way Your Home Works Inside

 

Dix Hills is a residential community in the Town of Huntington, NY, characterized by colonials, split-levels, and custom homes across the Half Hollow Hills corridor.

Center Island Contracting delivers interior construction services built around the realities of Long Island's housing stock, from structural reconfigurations to full interior renovations, with a process designed to improve how homes function without compromising their integrity.

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Remodeling Dix Hills Interiors for How You Live Today

Most Dix Hills homeowners own a well-built colonial or split-level that no longer fits how their household operates. Before design begins, four questions define the project:

  • What isn't working about your current layout?
  • Is the change structural or cosmetic?
  • What is your realistic budget?
  • How much of the home is involved?

Once those questions are answered, the project moves into a structured design-build process with a defined scope, fixed cost, and realistic timeline, all established before construction begins.

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A Closer Look at Our Projects

See how different homes are updated and expanded.
Each project reflects a tailored approach to the property.

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Reviews from clients who started where you are now.
See how their projects turned out and how they got there.

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Olivia Pryce
22 October 2025
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Center Island Contracting renovated my home from a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom to a 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom. It was a massive undertaking but it was successfully completed. My house is unrecognizable from the original structure. My friends and family are always impressed by the outcome. My financing was done through a construction loan and the team was patient and provided whatever documents were required for me to secure the loan. Have a conversation with Center Island to explore your options. It’s worth a try. I love my house!
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Joshua T
24 April 2025
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I would gladly hire them again for a future construction project, and I can think of no higher compliment. For this project, they updated a bathroom and helped us add a new primary suite. Pictured is the updated bathroom. The job was finished on time with the permit, the work looks great, pricing was fair, and they stayed communicative and patient every step of the way.
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Kenny Campagna
15 February 2025
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Recently finished up a large renovation project where we added a new addition to our house which included a new primary bedroom and bathroom. Definitely satisfied with our choice of Center Island Contracting. From the initial quote all the way to the finishing of the project, everything was laid out in detail and done accordingly. Through out the entire process everyone at Center Island answered any questions we had and explained everything they did. Any issues that came up during the renovation was explained thoroughly with multiple options presented to us. I highly recommend them and will be using them for any future renovations.
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CJ Redfern
31 October 2024
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We were told it would take about four weeks to gut renovate our existing bathroom, add a primary bath, and stain our floors. It took them five months. How did a four week job turn into a five month job?!? We had all of our selections picked out before the job started. We were ready to go. They kept making excuses (oh, no work the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas) okay, adding an extra two weeks to the timeline still doesn't explain how a "four week" job turned into a FIVE MONTH job!! (Hint: we'd watch on our doorbell camera, workers only showed up 1-2 days a week, so when you're only working on our house 1 day a week, of course it's going to take a lot longer). We moved out on 11/9/23 and moved back in the first week of March. Also, be careful with their "quote/proposal". A lot of our selections were left out of the proposal with the promise that we could add them in officially later on in the process, but surprise, adding our selections in later on = massive change orders. They were obviously keeping the proposal to the bare minimum to keep it as low as possible to get our business. The two stars I'm giving is because after five long months and doubling our budget, the final product was decently good, and we're happy with the final product.
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Robert Carucci
12 December 2023
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We can't thank Center Island Contracting enough or the beautiful job they did renovating our home. Everyone who was part of the project was professional and thorough. Evan listened to our ideas and made them even better with his vision and expertise. John handling the architecture and making the permit process on our end effortless. Bill, our project manager, patiently addressing all our questions and concerns, making sure everything got done as it should. Caleb coming through in the clutch with the line voltage thermostat and flag pole lighting. Louis, Louis, Myron (and his son), Chris, and the entire crew who put in all the hard work doing the build. Their skill is top-tier and the nicest people you will ever meet. We are so happy we went with CIC for our project and would absolutely recommend them.
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Adam Pearsall
8 August 2023
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Center Island did an amazing job renovating my home and staying on schedule up until completion. The final project is beautiful and my family loves the new bedroom and bathroom!
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Rusmir Dzanko
31 May 2023
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We did a first floor renovation that included our kitchen and built-in cabinetry around our fireplace. The quality of work is very good. There was not any major surprises or issues that came up during our process. We are extremely happy with how our kitchen and other cabinetry came in. Our project manager Bill was very responsive and quick to action any requests/questions or issues we were having. He was always a quick text or phone call away. I would definitely look at Central Island for future work.
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Blaze
21 December 2022
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Love this company! They are professional, talented, and reliable. I had a wonderful experience working with Center Island Contracting. Bill, Caleb, Myron and Nicole were so helpful and did a fantastic job on my master bath! I am delighted with the end result.
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Kristen Dorfman Jata
13 October 2022
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This review is long overdue! CIC completed a major home renovation for our family over the course of ~6 months. The entire first floor of our -4000sqft home was gutted to the studs. We added a bathroom, removed walls, installed two steel beams, reworked a kitchen, and so much more. From the beginning, everyone at CIC was responsive, understanding, and above all proactive. It’s hard to see the big picture when you’re in the thick of it but Caleb is truly a mastermind behind the scenes. Every single day was, for the most part, orchestrated down to the most minute detail. There wasn’t a single day for literally months that there wasn’t a at least one CIC employee doing something to move the project along. A project of this size is stressful, there is no way around that but we knew at the end of the day this project would be done the right way. The guys at Center Island truly became family, the same crew showed up day after day. Big big shout out to Luis and Myron who were the kindest humans. We were so lucky to have them helping us. Honorable mention to Chris who brought the humor! We really loved all of the guys. My husband and I have recommended them to many of friends and would continue to do so. We are always happy to share our “success story” as so often you hear so many negative things. One other thing to note, our project spanned a time of economic instability. Prices were rising by the day and it was stressful worrying about what that would do to our project’s budget. Caleb and Evan were the utmost professionals walking us through this very difficult time, always leveling with us, always full disclosure, and always handled difficult conversations with tact. Thank you to CIC!
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12 May 2022
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We recently completed a complete renovation of our entire first floor with Center Island. This work included a kitchen, bathroom, major structural work involving recessed steel beams, new floors windows and doors. We did our homework and interviewed several contractors before deciding on moving forward with Center Island. For us, it was a no brainer. Evan worked with us on the design and selections. The owner of the company was hands on and knew where our 7 month long project was at every phase. The team that came to the house…they showed up on time. They were all amazing to work with. As you can imagine renovating a home is stressful, but the Center Island team made it as smooth as possible. They set expectations. They listened and responded to our feedback and made things happen. We love the results. It was a long road to get the project done due to the scope, but I would select Center Island again. The main difference is that they are a company and not a crew in a work truck. They show up on time and do great work. They have actual plumbers, carpenters and electricians. They partner with really good subs (HVAC, counter tops , painters) who all seem to share the owner, Caleb, sense of attention to detail, client service and expertise.
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Ardian Haliti
22 January 2022
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CIC worked on my renovation project which included whole 1st floor of my house. They were very professional, accommodating and well organized throughout the project. Their recommendations were on target and honest. Mike, Myro and all of installation team as well as their office team did a great job. Caleb himself showed at my house to discussed the project around the fire place that I had contracted with CIC and he recommended me not to pursue the project in the scope and design I wanted it, which I think was very honest when you considering that he was helping me avoid some mistakes and save money during the project and this says a lot about him and the company he leads.
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deirdre reilly
21 April 2021
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I work with Center Island Contracting for many of my Interior Design projects , they are always knowledgeable, professional and the quality of their work is a step above everyone else.. I know my projects are in excellent hands whenever I work with them.. I highly recommend Center Island Contracting .. The Reilly Design Group
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Neil Brodsky
24 September 2020
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The best of the best! We used CENTER ISLAND CONTRACTING for a complete whole house renovation in 2019 and the results are fabulous. The project was extensive and renovated the house to the studs. Caleb Haniquet and Evan Lewitas and their team took care of everything. They have been attentive to all of our wishes for our home and I have recommended them to friends and colleagues.
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Robert Reese
3 March 2020
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Center Island Contracting has done multiple projects for me over the years, roof, gutters, windows, interiors. The work has always been top quality, and completely professional. The organization is easy to work with, and I will continue to partner with them in the future!
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Nicole Kessler
11 February 2020
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I had the pleasure of working with Caleb and Evan of Center Island Contracting on a client of mine's home renovation. As an Interior Designer I am particular and put quality and value at the upmost. This team proved to me they they are not only professional but value their work and their clients, which shows in their quality of work. I will be happy to join forces with them again in the future.
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22 August 2019
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All I can say is WOW!!!! I was very skeptical looking for a contractor online. I had just purchased a new home and was interested in doing an entire home renovation . The internet can be very tricky especially when it comes to pictures as well as reviews . As far as Center Island Contracting and Owner Caleb Haniquet what you see on his website is the exact attention to detail and work at my new home. Caleb has great vision and an eye on how to design a house and not just your basic kitchens and bathrooms , i'm talking about every room in the home down to the paint colors. What I like most about doing this project as it was not my first is the fact that attached to Center Island Contractiing headquarters is Distinctive Designs This is a one stop shop for all your kitchen cabinets,wood floor,stone etc etc. It makes it so much easier than going from store to store. I would highly recommend CIC and Caleb to anyone who is doing any kind of renovation in their home. This is definitely not your Home Depot construction company that I can say so if you're looking for great product as well as when someone walks into your home and they say OH MY GOD... Then go with CIC as they're second to none...

PRO New York Remodeler of the Year Awards

Center Island Contracting received three awards at the PRO New York Remodeler of the Year Awards Gala Gold for Residential Kitchen, Platinum for Residential Exterior, and Platinum for Entire House renovation. These reflect evaluated project quality measured against the best remodeling firms in New York State.

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Gold

Residential Kitchen

$60,001-$100,000

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Platinum

Residential Exterior

$100,001-$200,000

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Platinum

Entire House

$750,001-$1,000,000

The Layouts and Home Styles Found Across Dix Hills

Dix Hills is an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. Most homes were built between the 1950s and 1990s on large, wooded lots.

The age and construction style of these homes directly influence how renovations are planned, permitted, and executed today.

From Early Development to Today

  • Post-WWII Ranch and Cape Cod Homes (late 1950s to early 1960s)

    These homes typically feature plaster-and-lath walls, original knob-and-tube or early circuit wiring, and galvanized supply plumbing. System upgrades including electrical panel replacement, re-plumbing, and subfloor repair are usually required before any finish work can proceed.

  • Split-Level and Bi-Level Homes (1960s to 1970s)

    The dominant housing type in Dix Hills, these homes were built with compartmentalized layouts and multi-level framing that makes structural reconfiguration more complex than in a standard two-story colonial. Opening up living areas typically requires engineering review and temporary shoring.

  • Colonial Homes (1970s to 1980s)

    Closed floor plans with separate kitchens, formal dining rooms, and disconnected living areas define this era. Open-concept conversions consistently involve load-bearing wall removal, engineered beam installation, and permit drawings through the Town of Huntington.

  • Custom and Estate Homes (1980s to 2000s)

    Larger lots and more complex mechanical systems characterize these properties, and many have previous additions of inconsistent quality. Existing conditions require a thorough pre-construction assessment before scope and cost can be accurately defined.

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How Older Homes Shape Renovation Decisions

The two concerns homeowners raise most at the start of a project are cost and timeline. Both are shaped by what's inside the walls.

  • Older homes frequently conceal outdated systems.

    Pre-1980 homes can include undersized electrical panels, older plumbing, or ductwork that does not support a new layout. Identifying these issues before construction helps avoid costly surprises.

  • Permits must be planned early.

    Interior structural work in Dix Hills is handled through the Town of Huntington. Engineer-stamped drawings, trade permits, and inspections must be included in the schedule.

  • Open layouts often require structural work.

    Removing walls usually means adding beams, transferring loads, and confirming support points. Planning this before demolition keeps the project safer and more predictable.

  • Each home type requires a different approach.

    A 1960s split-level and a 1980s colonial may look similar from the outside, but their framing, systems, and renovation needs can be very different.

Center Island Contracting evaluates each home individually before committing scope to paper.

Committed to Our Surrounding Communities

Center Island Contracting serves homeowners throughout Dix Hills and the surrounding western Suffolk County corridor:

  • Melville
  • Commack
  • Huntington Station
  • Deer Park
  • Wheatley Heights.

Many of these communities share similar home styles and permitting requirements, allowing for a consistent and efficient project approach.

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What You Need to Know

Planning and Permitting in Dix Hills

  • Town of Huntington Building Division

    Most construction work requires permits through the Town of Huntington. Submitting complete and accurate applications helps avoid delays.

    You can access permit applications, and submittal requirements through the Town’s online portal.

  • Zoning Board of Appeals:

    Projects that do not conform to current setback or coverage requirements need a variance from the Town of Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals. CIC identifies variance requirements during the design phase so the project schedule reflects the actual approval path from the start.

  • Tree Removal Permits:

    Tree removal above a specified size threshold requires a permit from the Town of Huntington. This affects any scope involving site work on Dix Hills' wooded lots and must be factored into the pre-construction timeline.

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Make Confident Decisions Before You Build

Homeowners can review every material and finish selection in person at Center Island Contracting’s design center alongside the project team. Seeing everything together helps prevent costly changes later.

By appointment only - Ensuring focused time for your project.

What to Bring: Inspiration photos, current space photos, and a budget range

What We Provide: Guided selections, take-home samples, specifications, and timeline coordination

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A Remodeler You Can Rely On for Clear Planning and Execution

What Makes Us the Right Choice

Homeowners want clear scope, reliable process, and results that match what was discussed.

We define scope before construction starts. 

We manage permits in-house.

We invite homeowners to select materials in our design studio showroom. 

Every scope modification is documented in writing. 

We handle the full project under one coordinated team

We understand the split-levels, colonials, ranches, and custom homes common throughout western Suffolk County.

Common Interior Remodeling Challenges in Existing Homes

Most interior renovations begin with a layout issue, but the solution often involves structure, systems, and planning. Common challenges include:

Load-bearing walls that limit open floor plans

Split-level layouts with disconnected rooms

Older subfloors that may not support tile or stone finishes

Closed layouts with limited natural light

Aging electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems

Lower levels that need code upgrades before finishing

Planning these items upfront helps control cost, schedule, and construction quality.

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From Framework to Final Details

Breaking Down Interior Construction Pricing

Interior renovation costs are shaped by existing conditions, project scope, and the level of structural work required. Key cost factors include:

  • Structural modifications

    Beam installation, wall removal, temporary support, and load transfers can significantly affect pricing.

  • Home age and condition

    Older homes may require asbestos testing, lead-safe procedures, framing repairs, or system upgrades.

  • Mechanical system updates

    Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC changes may require separate permits and licensed trade work.

  • Project scope

    A single room, full floor, and whole-home renovation each require different planning and cost structures.

  • Material and finish selections

    Cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, millwork, and tile remain controllable budget areas when selections are made early.

The most effective way to get an accurate cost picture is to define the scope in detail before construction starts.

Plan Your Project with Confidence

Design a Smarter Layout for Modern Living

Interior Upgrade Services We Deliver

CIC works within the structural realities of local homes, including load-bearing walls, aging systems, multi-level framing, and permit requirements.

Whole-Home Remodeling

Full interior transformations under a single contract with defined scope and fixed cost. Each project follows a phased design-build process with a single point of coordination from concept through completion.

Primary Suite and Interior Expansions 

Bedroom reconfiguration, bathroom expansion, closet additions, and improved upper-floor layouts. When additions or dormers are involved, exterior elevations are resolved early to define rooflines and scale before construction.

Basement and Bonus Room Renovation

Code-compliant lower-level finishing with attention to egress, moisture control, mechanical systems, and layout.

Living and Dining Room Reconfiguration

Wall removal, room opening, layout redesign, and structural planning for better everyday function. Structural assessment is always part of this scope in older homes.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

Layout-driven renovations that address structure, plumbing, electrical, and finishes together. Bathroom remodels range from fixture updates to full gut renovations with plumbing relocation.

Interior Detailing and Finishes

Millwork, built-ins, trim packages, finish carpentry, and custom interior details. Material selections are made in our showroom with guidance on performance, value, and fit for the home.

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Areas Served Near Dix Hills

Center Island Contracting serves homeowners throughout western Suffolk County and Nassau County, including Dix Hills, Melville, South Huntington, Commack, Deer Park, Wheatley Heights, Huntington Station, East Northport, Elwood, Babylon, West Babylon, Lindenhurst, and Amityville.

We Plan and Manage for Success

A Proven Process for Consistent Project Progress

Thorough preparation before construction begins is what separates a well-executed renovation from one that stalls or exceeds budget. Every scope detail, selection, and approval is locked down before a single wall comes down.

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    Consultation

    Review goals, budget, existing layout, structural conditions, and system concerns.

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    Design Development and Planning

    Create layouts, coordinate engineering, prepare drawings, and finalize selections.

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    Permitting and Municipal Approvals

    Submit required documents, drawings, and permit applications to the Town of Huntington.

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    Construction Phase

    Coordinate licensed trades, manage scheduled phases, and provide homeowner updates.

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    Final Walkthrough and Project Closeout

    Review completed work, finish the punch list, provide documentation, and activate the warranty.

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