Plain-English answers from a Freeport contractor, family-owned since 1995, for the moments when Long Island homeowners need them most.

Safety, photos, insurance and drying in the first 24 to 48 hours after a flood or burst pipe.

Getting back inside safely, temporary housing, securing the home and handling soot and water.

Why a burst pipe and a storm surge are treated differently, plus NFIP deadlines and limits.

Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead or City of Long Beach: which office covers your home.

A practical checklist for before, during and after a coastal storm, from a team that rebuilt homes after Sandy.

Freeport, Merrick, Baldwin, Bellmore, Oceanside, Long Beach and nearby Nassau County communities.
The team at Gotham Builders of New York, a family-owned contractor since 1995 with our office at 108 W Merrick Rd in Freeport.
No. These guides are general information. Your policy and your local building department have the final word, and we are happy to help you sort it out.
Get everyone safe, stop the water if you can, take photos and call (516) 377-0400. We answer 24/7.
Yes. We work with all major insurance companies and document the damage so your adjuster has what they need.
Freeport, Merrick, Baldwin, Bellmore, Oceanside, Long Beach, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Wantagh, Seaford and nearby Nassau County communities.