Home builder in Old Westbury, NY
Home remodeling in Old Westbury
ZDE Enterprises works in the Village of Old Westbury on demolition, knockdown and rebuild, excavation and site work, retaining walls, concrete and interior remodeling. Call us and the owner, Jason, is the one who answers; the estimate comes from him as well.
Why Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury
Estate country since the Civil War
After the Civil War, wealthy New Yorkers came out to this part of Long Island, and several large estates soon began to rise. Westbury House, in the village, was the home of John Shaffer Phipps, Henry Phipps’ eldest son.
Census figures put the median year built at 1969, and fewer than two in five homes predate 1960. On the older properties, owners balance restoring the house that stands against clearing it and building again.
How a project works in Old Westbury
One village office, applications in person
Old Westbury is an incorporated village spanning the Towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and its own Building Department handles construction applications, building permits and certificates of occupancy. The village takes applications, detailed plans and surveys together, in person. Any demolition or alteration application is also referred to the Commissioner of Public Works, who decides whether the Board of Historic Review should determine if a landmark is on the property.
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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 Village of Old Westbury 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.
Free Home Remodeling Estimates in Old Westbury
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An owner-run builder for Old Westbury properties
Your estimate comes from the owner
Jason owns ZDE Enterprises and runs it himself. He is the one who picks up your call, and the estimate he writes for you is free.
Our own machines do the digging, excavator included. Each job is set out in a written contract, and we keep our work to Nassau County.
Old Westbury demolition, historic review and trees
Before anything comes down
The village’s demolition application asks for more than utility letters. It wants a written reason for the demolition, a statement of what the property will be used for, pictures or a brochure of the house, how long it was offered for sale and any hardship explanation, along with a PSEG termination letter, an asbestos-free letter, a County Health Department rodent-free letter and proof the water is disconnected. If the structure is found to be historical, an application goes to the Board of Historical Review/Trustees, and an approved demolition needs 24 hours’ notice so the village historian can photograph the building.
Trees have a separate permit, and the demolition form asks for its number. The village code’s specimen trees include every oak species, all maples except box elder, and all pines and spruces, among many others. On bigger sites, permit paperwork includes a SWPP form for one acre or more of disturbance, and the water service and meter pit are brought up to village and county requirements before a permit is issued.
Home Remodeling and Construction Services in Old Westbury
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.
Old Westbury Home Building and Remodeling Questions
Questions, answered
Common questions about building in Old Westbury.
Not answered here?
Call and ask. You talk to the owner: 516-506-3928.
Who issues demolition permits in Old Westbury?
The Village of Old Westbury Building Department, which issues building permits and certificates of occupancy in the village. Applications, plans and surveys are handed in together, in person. The village’s address is 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury. Old Westbury Building Department
What does the village's demolition application ask for?
A written reason and a statement of proposed use, photos of the house, how long it was marketed for sale, and any hardship. It also lists a PSEG termination letter, an asbestos-free letter, a County rodent-free letter, proof of water disconnect and contractor insurance naming the village. Demolition permit application (PDF)
Does a demolition in Old Westbury go to historic review?
Every demolition or alteration application is referred to the Commissioner of Public Works, who decides whether the Board of Historic Review should look for a landmark on the property. If the structure is found historical, an application goes to that board. Board of Historic Review (village code)
Which trees does Old Westbury protect?
The village’s tree chapter names specimen trees, among them all oak species, all maples other than box elder, and all pines and spruces. Tree removal has its own village permit, and the demolition form asks whether any trees will be cut. Village tree code
What happens to the water service before a permit?
The Building Department’s general information sheet says the water service and meter pit have to be upgraded to meet village and county requirements before it will issue a permit. Building Department general information (PDF)
What does a new house need before it can be occupied?
A landscaping inspection with the Building Inspector and the Architectural Review Board Chairman. The planting has to match what was approved before the village issues a certificate of occupancy. Building Department general information (PDF)
