General Contractor in Hewlett, NY
Remodeling, painting, drywall, flooring and pressure washing for Hewlett homes, from a crew based in neighboring Lawrence.
- Remodeling
- Exterior cleaning
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Contractor services for Hewlett homeowners
Hewlett is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead on the South Shore, and it is surrounded by water on several sides, with bays and marshland close by. The neighboring villages of Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck are separate incorporated communities, so the building department you deal with depends on which part of the area you live in.
Because of that waterside setting, exteriors in Hewlett take a beating from humidity, salt air and wind-driven rain. Siding, decks, steps and windows need more upkeep here than in an inland suburb, and a lot of our local work is about keeping exteriors clean, sealed and well painted.
EM Construction takes on projects in Hewlett from our base in Lawrence. The Hewlett station on the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Branch sits at the edge of the area, and many of the houses within walking distance were built in the first half of the 1900s. That means plenty of older windows, doors and floors that are ready for an update.
Projects that come up most in Hewlett
Pressure Washing
Removing mildew and salt-air grime from siding, decks, steps and driveways.
See pressure washing →Window Installation
Replacing older, drafty windows and restoring trim and caulking around them.
See window installation →Flooring Installation
New floors in houses where years of humidity have cupped or stained the old boards.
See flooring installation →Painting & Exterior
Exterior repainting with the cleaning, scraping and priming that humid conditions demand.
See painting & exterior →What matters for exterior and interior work in Hewlett
Waterside humidity wears out finishes faster
Marshes and bays nearby keep moisture in the air. Paint, caulk and wood trim break down faster, so prep, priming and sealing matter more here than the color you choose.
Mixed jurisdictions for permits
Hewlett itself is a hamlet under the Town of Hempstead, while Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck are separate villages. Confirm which authority covers your address before planning a project that needs a permit.
Older houses near the station
Homes closer to the railroad station tend to be older, with original windows and doors. Replacing them involves fitting new units into frames that have shifted over the years.
Flood concerns for ground-level rooms
Parts of the South Shore flooded during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Ground-floor and basement renovations should start with a check for moisture before new walls and floors go in.
Questions from Hewlett homeowners
Do you pressure wash homes in Hewlett?
Yes. Pressure washing is one of the most common projects here because humidity and salt air build up mildew on siding, decks and walkways.
Which building department covers my Hewlett address?
Hewlett itself is under the Town of Hempstead, but Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck are separate incorporated villages. Check with your village or town hall to be sure.
Why does exterior paint peel faster near the water?
Humidity and salt air work moisture into the surface, and trapped moisture lifts paint. Thorough cleaning, scraping and priming before painting reduce the problem.
Can you replace old windows in an older Hewlett house?
Yes. We measure the real opening, since frames shift over the decades, and finish with interior and exterior trim.