Custom Home Builder
Imagine. Design. Build. Your Dream Home Awaits.
Custom Home Builder on Long Island
Center Island Contracting (CIC) is a family-owned, full-service design-build firm serving Long Island for over 20 years. We specialize in new home construction, from ground-up builds on vacant lots to teardown-rebuild projects, managing everything from home design and floor plan development through permitting, construction, and post-construction warranty.
If your home's structure is staying, our Whole House Renovation and Home Additions services are the right starting point.
Where Your Vision Becomes Home
One Team, One Contract, One Point of Contact
Most homeowners hire a separate architect, then hand those plans to a contractor who had no role in the design. That handoff is where projects go sideways. CIC is a true design-build firm, meaning our design team and construction team work together under one contract to bring your vision to life.
Your 3D renderings reflect what can actually be built at your budget, and your selections are guided by a designer who knows what our crews can execute. If you don't have a floor plan yet, we build the roadmap with you.
What's included:
In-house home design through CIC Designs, our in-house design division
3D visualizations and innovative designs before construction begins
Private showroom and design center access on Long Island
A single point of contact throughout the construction process
Built Around Your Vision
New Homes We Construct
We work closely with clients to tailor every project to their unique needs, from the exterior materials and structural scope to every interior design detail inside.
Project types:
- Ground-up custom home construction
- Teardown and complete rebuild
- Foundation and major structural work, including dormers
We are not handyman’s or small-scope jobs. We are the team you call when the project is significant and the stakes are high.
No handoffs. No open questions entering construction.
Our Five-Step Building Process
Our approach to home building is built around meticulous attention to detail and ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
Home Design and Planning
Preliminary consultations, scope development, and floor plan creation3D renderings and innovative designs through CIC Designs
Showroom selections, exterior materials, and interior design specifications
Budget and scope confirmed before any construction commitment
Permitting and Pre-Construction
Municipal permit acquisition with weekly follow-up across every Long Island town
Pre-construction review meeting where every decision is documented before work begins
Construction and Delivery
Structured production from site work and foundation through finish work and punch list
Weekly updates via BuilderTrend, our client portal, with open communication throughout
Final inspection and post-construction two-year warranty
Your Vision, Perfectly Built
Fixed-Price Contract
Most contractors use a cost-plus model where the final number is unknown until the bill arrives.
Our proposals are inclusive.
Items that other contractors add as change orders later are in our initial proposal from the start. Written authorization is required before any change proceeds.
Contact us to discuss your project and what to expect in terms of investment.
Thoughtfully Built. Beautifully Lived.
Craftsmanship and Quality You Can See
No Mid-Project Stops
Work doesn't begin until every decision is documented. Delays caused by unanswered questions are designed out of the process before construction starts.
Quality Craftsmanship at Every Stage
Our team of experts includes in-house foremen, project managers, designers, and architects, supported by a vetted network of local subcontractors for specialized work including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Every phase goes through systematic inspection and quality checks.
Weekly Communication
Your BuilderTrend portal keeps all documents, photos, updates, and change orders in one place. Our office sends written updates weekly so you always know where your project stands.
Two-Year Warranty
Every completed project is backed by a two-year warranty, double the industry standard.
Every Detail, Built with Purpose
Why Building on Long Island Requires Specialized Knowledge
Nassau and Suffolk Counties present some of the most complex permitting environments in the Northeast.
Each municipality has its own building codes and approval timelines with no standardized process across towns. CIC has spent 20 years developing institutional knowledge of local requirements from the Nassau-Queens border to Montauk, covering approximately 120 miles of service territory.
That expertise cannot be acquired any other way, and it is a core part of what makes CIC one of the most reputable home builders in New York.
Built Around Your Vision
Where We Build Our Custom Homes
CIC is headquartered near the Nassau-Suffolk border and is one of the most established custom home builders in Long Island, serving homeowners from Nassau County through the East End.
Nassau County
Serving communities from the Nassau-Queens border through mid-Island.
Suffolk County
Active across Suffolk County including Dix Hills, Melville, and surrounding communities.
The Hamptons and East End
We have done notable work in Southampton, East Hampton, and the East End.
Where Design Meets Craftsmanship
About Center Island Contracting
Caleb Haniquet founded CIC after putting himself through college doing construction work, recognizing early that delivering on a vision required a level of process and documentation the industry rarely provided.
In 2022, CIC was recognized at the PRO New York Remodeler of the Year Awards Gala with three awards: Gold for Residential Kitchen, Platinum for Residential Exterior, and Platinum for Entire House. Explore our work and client reviews on Houzz.
The team:
- Owner: Caleb Haniquet
- 20 full-time employees: 15 in the field, 5 in the office
- In-house design division: CIC Designs
- Private showroom and design center on Long Island
Our Family of Brands
An Integrated Vision for Building, Designing, and Living Well
Center Island Contracting brings together a group of expert divisions dedicated to turning your home vision into reality, from concept and design to construction and completion.
