Contractors in
Staten Island, NY

The typical (median) home was built in 1974, 15 years newer than the New York median of 1959. 60% of homes were built before 1980 and 31% before 1960; 5% were built in 2010 or later. The median value of an owner-occupied home is $675,500. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

146 contractor listings are in Staten Island, NY. The trades with the most listings are cleaners (49), plumbers (34), home builders (25).

In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area in May 2025, median hourly wages were $75.96 for construction managers, $35.72 for carpenters, $21.16 for maids and housekeeping cleaners, $37.99 for electricians. These are workers' wages, not contractor prices, which also cover insurance, overhead and profit. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

The average temperature in Staten Island is 55°F; summer afternoons average 84°F and winter nights 27°F. It gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, including about 29 inches of snow. There are about 82 nights a year at or below freezing and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. It is a heating-dominated climate: about 4,870 heating degree days a year against 1,190 cooling degree days. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Kitchen remodels in Staten Island typically range from $20,000 to $65,000. Get multiple quotes to compare pricing for your specific project scope.

Most renovations in Staten Island require permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. Contact the local building department for specific requirements. Your contractor should manage the permit process.

In Staten Island, a bathroom remodel typically takes 3-6 weeks and a kitchen renovation takes 6-10 weeks. Full home renovations in Staten Island can take 4-10 months. Permit processing adds 2-6 weeks to your timeline. Busy contractors often book 2-6 months in advance during peak season (spring through fall), so plan accordingly.

Local contractors serving Staten Island, NY. Compare listings, check local housing and licensing information, and request quotes with escrow payment protection. In-demand trades include general contractors for renovations, kitchen and bathroom specialists, and roofers, electricians, and HVAC technicians.

Before hiring a Staten Island contractor, verify their New York state license through the Local Municipal & County Consumer Agencies (NYC Dept of Consumer and Worker Protection - DCWP, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester) / NYS Department of State for specific trades and confirm adequate insurance coverage (General liability minimum varies by municipality; NYC requires $1M per occurrence. Workers' compensation is mandatory for any contractor with employees.). Always get at least three quotes, check customer reviews, and ensure everything is documented in a written contract before work begins. On Ratedeed, homeowners can review license details and request direct estimates from local contractors.