R Luis Construction Corp is a licensed NYC home improvement contractor (licensed under Global City Restoration Inc., NYC HIC #2129598-DCWP) serving homeowners, landlords and developers in Queens. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, repair and replace roofs, install tile and waterproof basements.
Queens has a wider mix of housing than any other borough. Attached brick homes, detached frame houses, two-family homes with a rental unit, garden apartments and co-op buildings can all sit within a few blocks of each other. Many houses have finished or partly finished basements, and older ones may have plumbing and electrical systems that predate today’s codes. We plan each job around the house in front of us.
Kitchen remodeling in Queens
Whether it is the main kitchen of a detached home or the kitchen in a rental unit upstairs, we handle cabinets, counters, tile, lighting and flooring. If you want to open up a wall or move the sink, we will tell you up front whether it needs a permit.
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Bathroom remodeling
From updating a dated hall bath to converting a tub to a walk-in shower, we do the full job: demolition, plumbing and subfloor repairs where needed, waterproofing, tile and fixtures.
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Roofing
Attached brick homes in Queens often have flat roofs, while many detached homes have pitched ones. We focus on flat roof repair and replacement, including leaks at flashing and around chimneys and skylights, and we look at gutters as part of keeping water off the house.
Basement waterproofing
Basements are valuable space in Queens homes, and water is the most common thing that ruins them. We track down where moisture is getting in and recommend waterproofing that protects the space.
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Tiling
Tile floors and walls for kitchens, bathrooms, basements and entryways, set on a properly prepared base.
Planning a remodel in a Queens home
A good remodel starts with knowing what the house is hiding. In older Queens homes we look at the age of the plumbing and wiring, the condition of the subfloor in kitchens and baths, and any signs of water in the basement or at the roof before we finalize a scope. Fixing a hidden problem while the walls are open costs far less than coming back to it after new finishes are in. We also talk through which work, such as moving plumbing, changing walls or adding a bathroom, may need DOB filings so the schedule reflects it.
Basement spaces
Many Queens families use the basement as a laundry room, storage, a playroom or a home office. Before any finishing work, the space needs to be dry. That is why we treat waterproofing as the first step of a basement project rather than an afterthought. Note that using a basement as a separate apartment has its own legal requirements under city rules; we can point you to what to check, but we only build what is permitted.
For landlords and property managers
If you own a two-family home or rental buildings in Queens, we can renovate units between tenants, update kitchens and baths, and fix roof and basement leaks with minimal disruption to occupied units.
For developers
For developers renovating homes or small multi-family buildings in Queens, we can handle interior finish work along with roofing and waterproofing. Send us your scope and schedule.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Jackson Heights
- Elmhurst
- Corona
- Flushing
- Woodside
- Ridgewood
- Maspeth
- Forest Hills
- Jamaica
- Richmond Hill
- Ozone Park
Frequently asked questions
Do you work throughout Queens?
Yes. We take projects across Queens. Call us with your address and scope and we will confirm.
Can you remodel the rental unit in my two-family home?
Yes. We regularly plan work for one unit while the other stays occupied.
Do you waterproof basements in Queens?
Yes. We find the source of the water first and then recommend the right waterproofing for your basement.
Are you licensed?
Yes. We work under NYC Home Improvement Contractor license #2129598-DCWP, held by Global City Restoration Inc.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Replacing finishes usually does not, but moving plumbing, gas or walls usually does. We will tell you what applies before work begins.
Can I stay in my home during the remodel?
Usually, yes. For a kitchen or bathroom we discuss which rooms will be out of use and for how long, and we keep the work area closed off and cleaned up at the end of each day.
Get a free estimate
Ready to start your Queens project? Call (347) 842-9954 or use our contact page at rluisconstructions.com/contact-us/ to tell us about your home.