Home builder in the Village of Hempstead, NY
Home remodeling in the Village of Hempstead
For homeowners in the Village of Hempstead, the incorporated village and not the wider Town, ZDE handles demolition, knockdown and rebuild, excavation and site work, retaining walls, concrete and interior remodeling. Every call goes to Jason, the owner, and he is the one you deal with through the job.
Why Hempstead homeowners call ZDE
The owner answers
You talk to Jason, not a call center.
One builder
Tear-out to finish, no handoffs.
Written contract
Every job, before work starts.
Free estimates
Know the scope before you commit.
Home rebuilds and renovations in the Village of Hempstead
A village since 1853, rebuilt one lot at a time
Hempstead traces its start to the fall of 1643, when the Reverend Robert Fordham and John Carman negotiated for land here. The village counts itself the first self-governing incorporated village, from 1853. Families such as the Vanderbilts and the Belmonts later built large homes in it, and after World War I its population climbed as city dwellers moved out for suburban living.
Census figures put the median year built at 1958, and just over half of the homes went up before 1960. With housing that spans so many decades, owners compare what a renovation can fix against what only a new house would solve.
How a project works in the Village of Hempstead
Village limits decide the office
The Village of Hempstead runs its own Building Department at 202 Jackson Street. It enforces the state building code and the village zoning ordinance, and permits are filed through an online portal. That department covers only addresses inside village limits; homes beyond the line, in West Hempstead for example, answer to the Town of Hempstead. So the first check on any job is which side of that line the house sits on.
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Look and estimate
Jason looks at the job and tells you what is known and what isn't. The estimate is free.
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Paperwork first
The permit comes from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Building Department. Its requirements are lined up before work starts.
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Work and clean-up
Our own machines do the work, and the site is left clean for what comes next.
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An owner-run builder working in the Village of Hempstead
Jason picks up
ZDE Enterprises belongs to Jason, and he runs it day to day. He takes the calls, comes to see the property and writes your estimate, which costs nothing.
The excavator and the other machines belong to us, the scope goes into a written contract, and Nassau County is the only place we work.
Village of Hempstead permits and the Town line
What the village publishes
The village’s building permit instructions ask for a notarized application, two copies of a survey by a licensed land surveyor and two sets of construction drawings, sealed by an architect or engineer when the scope calls for it. Contractors file liability and workers’ compensation certificates naming the village, and home improvement contractors show a current Nassau County Consumer Affairs license.
Those instructions also quote Village Code 8-3.1: where a site plan is required, building and alteration wait for Planning Board approval. They don’t list demolition-specific papers, so ask the Building Department what a teardown on your lot needs.
Home Remodeling and Construction Services in Hempstead
Every service, one builder
Every trade from one owner-run builder, anywhere in Nassau County.
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets, countertops and layouts built around the way you use the kitchen.
Bathroom Remodeling
Vanities, tubs, showers and tile, planned as one bathroom remodel.
Basement Remodeling
Plan the preparation, framing and finishes for a more useful lower level.
Interior Remodeling
Kitchens, baths and basements, start to finish.
Knockdown & Rebuild
Take the old house down and build the new one with one builder.
Hardscaping
Full patios, driveways and walkways, from preparation to installation.
Retaining Walls
Built to hold, engineered and permitted when required.
Concrete
Driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slabs.
Excavation & Foundations
Excavation, foundations, grading and drainage with our own machines.
Demolition
Whole houses, garages, pools and interiors, hauled away.
Commercial
Demolition and site work for commercial properties.
Hempstead Home Building and Remodeling Questions
Questions, answered
Common questions about building in Hempstead.
Not answered here?
Call and ask. You talk to the owner: 516-506-3928.
Who issues demolition permits in the Village of Hempstead?
The village’s own Building Department, at 202 Jackson Street, for any address inside village limits; its permit rules name demolition alongside construction. A house outside those limits, in West Hempstead for example, goes to the Town of Hempstead instead. Village of Hempstead Building Department
Is the Village of Hempstead the same as the Town of Hempstead?
No. The village is a separate incorporated government sitting inside the Town of Hempstead, with a Building Department of its own. Its FAQ puts it plainly: homes outside the village are under the Town’s jurisdiction. Village Building Department FAQ
What do the village's permit instructions ask for?
A notarized application, two survey copies from a licensed land surveyor, two sets of construction drawings, insurance certificates naming the village and, for home improvement contractors, a Nassau County Consumer Affairs license. Some scopes also need an architect’s or engineer’s seal. Building permit instructions (PDF)
Does the Planning Board look at projects in the village?
It can. The village lists a pre-submission review as an early step in development review, and its Planning Board approves site and floor plans and signage for new businesses. Where the code requires a site plan, the board signs off before anything is built or altered. Pre-Submission, Planning & Zoning Appeals Boards
Is the Village of Hempstead in a flood zone?
The village’s annex to the county hazard mitigation plan says FEMA’s rate maps show minimal flood hazard here, but adds that those maps don’t accurately show today’s risk. Its flood damage prevention ordinance dates from 2007. Look up the address on FEMA’s flood map early on. Village hazard mitigation annex (PDF)
How old are the houses in the village?
The Census median year built is 1958, with a little over half of homes from before 1960. The village grew fast after World War I, and 1990s redevelopment added Patterson Mews, 32 affordable townhouses finished in 1997, and a 112-unit senior building in 1998.
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