--- title: "Ambassador Home Improvement — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ambassador-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1292332865 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292332865.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ambassador Home Improvement" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/43232522015058ed_9471-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "263 Main Street, Huntington, New York 11743, United States" latitude: 40.8676 longitude: -73.4102 phone: "(516) 799-0040" website: https://www.ambassadorhi.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 100 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Ambassador Home Improvement Original Houzz profile: [Ambassador Home Improvement](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ambassador-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1292332865) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Huntington, NY - **Serves:** Oyster Bay, Huntington, West Babylon, Hicksville, Commack, Huntington Station, Oceanside, West Islip, Plainview, Dix Hills, Massapequa, North Bellmore, Merrick, Mineola, East Northport, Syosset, North Massapequa, Melville, Wantagh, Bethpage, Massapequa Park, Port Washington, Bellmore, Kings Park, Westbury, Seaford, Jericho, Salisbury, North Merrick, North Wantagh, Elwood, South Huntington, Plainedge, Northport, Old Bethpage, West Hills, Lloyd Harbor, Muttontown, Halesite, Lattingtown, Laurel Hollow, Oyster Bay Cove, Old Brookville, Upper Brookville, Huntington Bay, Eatons Neck, Roslyn Harbor, Asharoken, Cove Neck - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (100 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - Free consultation For over 31 years, Ambassador Home Improvement has been passionately creating better homes in your community by providing professional residential remodeling services across Long Island. Our services range from simple renovations, additions, dormers and extensions to highly customized interiors, outdoor living space and new construction. We are the only company that has a full-time in-house designer and we are confident that Ambassador can work with your existing plans or provide you full-service project management from idea to inception and will add space, beauty and character to your home that lasts a lifetime. We are a family owned, family operated and family-orientated company. Our experienced professionals will treat your family and home with the care and respect that we have delivered consistently for over 2 decades which is why we have maintained an A+ rating with the “Better Business Bureau” and “Consumer Affairs” along with receiving the houzz Service Award 6 years running. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Pool House Design & Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Custom Home Bars - House Framing - Green Building - Home Gym Design & Construction - Siding Installation - Stair Installation - Roof Installation - Tiny House Construction - Foundation Construction - Sliding Door Installation - Crown Molding Installation - Shed Design & Construction - Vinyl Siding - Masonry - Brick Masonry - Fireplace Installation - Stone Masonry - Stone Installation - Skylight Installation - Fiber Cement Siding - Radiant Floor Heating - Gas Fireplace Installation - Brick Siding - Custom Cabinets ### Areas Served - Oyster Bay - Huntington - West Babylon - Hicksville - Commack - Huntington Station - Oceanside - West Islip - Plainview - Dix Hills - Massapequa - North Bellmore - Merrick - Mineola - East Northport - Syosset - North Massapequa - Melville - Wantagh - Bethpage - Massapequa Park - Port Washington - Bellmore - Kings Park - Westbury - Seaford - Jericho - Salisbury - North Merrick - North Wantagh - Elwood - South Huntington - Plainedge - Northport - Old Bethpage - West Hills - Lloyd Harbor - Muttontown - Halesite - Lattingtown - Laurel Hollow - Oyster Bay Cove - Old Brookville - Upper Brookville - Huntington Bay - Eatons Neck - Roslyn Harbor - Asharoken - Cove Neck ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - $2,000,000+ Ambassador Home Improvement specializes in custom renovations as small as a master bathroom or as large as a custom built home. Our President Gary Zaccaro is involved in all projects no matter the size. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ambassador Home Improvement | | Address | 263 Main Street, Huntington, New York 11743, United States | | Phone | (516) 799-0040 | | Website | https://www.ambassadorhi.com/ | | License Number | Nass:\#H0806820000 Suff:\#41026 | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadorHomeImprovement/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ambassador Home Improvement](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ambassador-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1292332865) - **Website:** https://www.ambassadorhi.com/ - **Phone:** (516) 799-0040 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Houzz 2013-2019 Service Award - Gold-level President's Volunteer Service Award, - 3 Time Winner of the Best of Long Island - A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau every year - Green Certified through NAHB - Member of NARI - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NYC-LI NARI](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nyc-li-nari-pfvwus-pf~1225510443) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 100 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Martin Brown, July 2025** > Thank you Ambassador for your incredible professionalism and competency in your work and craftsmanship in the designing and planning and completion of our new kitchen space we love so much. > Sincerely, > Marty and Patti B **★★★★★ — HU-27692410, April 2024** > We wish there were more than 5 stars to give!! Ambassador Home Improvement exceeded our expectations with their work on our home extension project. From the moment we met Gary, we knew we were in good hands. His professionalism and expertise set him apart from other contractors we had considered. Gary listened attentively to our vision and worked with us to bring it to life (all within our budget)! He truly is the best there is and you can understand why his company has been in business for 30 years when you meet him! > > Not only was Gary incredible to work with, but we were extremely fortunate to have Doug Foote as our project manager. Doug's attentiveness is beyond compare. From the initial planning stages to the final touches, Doug was always available to address any concerns or questions we had along the way. Doug coordinated seamlessly with Gary and the team, ensuring that everything progressed smoothly and according to schedule. > > Our project included a rear living room extension, a modern kitchen renovation, walk in pantry, and new flooring and windows throughout our home. We also enhanced our backyard space with masonry work, an outdoor bar, and a fireplace. During the course of our project, Doug went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and desires. We had several discussions with him about potential changes and additional upgrades and the end result surpassed anything we could have imagined all within the original time frame discussed! > > We are incredibly grateful for Gary, Doug and the entire team’s commitment to delivering exceptional quality and ensuring our complete satisfaction throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Ambassador Home Improvement and look forward to using them for future projects! **★★★★★ — Stuart G., Dec. 2022** > After interviewing several contractors for a gut renovation of our den and installation of new vinyl siding on the entire house, we selected Ambassador Home Improvement based on their competitive price and good reviews. We weren’t disappointed. All workers and trades were professional and did quality work. Our project manager, Douglas, was responsive to our needs, gave us useful advice, and was a pleasure to work with. The project took longer than anticipated (partly because we discovered that several bedroom windows needed replacing), but we are very pleased with both our new den and the new siding. We plan to call on Ambassador again for any future work. **★★★★★ — HU-982429772, Dec. 2022** > Gary and Ambassador Home Improvement Company are by far ahead of the rest . There team of experts are meticulous when it comes to Home Improvement and new construction. Our Project Manager Doug eased the process with his availability to always make sure we were happy and satisfied . The Espinal family will forever be grateful to Ambassador Home Improvement Company. Thank you, you guys are truly \# 1. **★★★★★ — farook yaquv, May 2022** > The best!! We used Ambassador Home Improvement for a complete renovation and the results were amazing. Gary was great with planning the project from the start and even went with me to look at a few houses before I made my purchase. The project manager Joe took over things once the project started was great at handling everything and keeping me informed of the progress. He made the whole process so much easier than I expected something like this to be. Thank you, Ambassador team!! **★★★★★ — Lisa Ruggiero, April 2022** > We interviewed a few contractors prior to signing on with Ambassador for our 1930’s home renovation. From our very first meeting Gary’s level of experience and professionalism clearly stood out from the rest. He listened to everything we wanted to do, made great suggestions, was never pushy, and explained the process clearly and thoroughly. Gary vouched for each and every member of his team (most of whom have been with him longterm). Dan, our kitchen designer is a master of his craft. To say he worked hard to turn our dream kitchen into a reality is an understatement. Doug, our project manager made himself totally accessible throughout the entire job. We were always “looped-in” from point A to point Z. Whether via group text, conference call or in person meetings, he worked with our schedules and always made us feel connected to the process. The crew was prompt, dependable, precise, immaculate, and an overall pleasure to be around. Every single person involved in our reno took complete pride in their work, and it showed. Our renovation was as close to seamless as we could have ever hoped for. With their cherry-picked network of extremely skilled and talented individuals, we knew we were in the most qualified of hands. Most importantly, the finished product speaks for itself and they stand behind their work. An excellent experience from our very first phone conversation to the finishing touches. We wholeheartedly recommend Ambassador Home Improvement! **★★★★★ — Jay Moran, April 2022** > We just finished up our home renovation with Ambassador. The results are fantastic. The process is simple. You start with a meeting with the owner, Gary where you discuss your vision for your home. If you are doing a kitchen or bath over, he will set up a consultation with Dan, the designer, who provides a schematic of the layout. It’s one stop shopping because this is all done at his office. > > Once the work begins, it’s like clockwork. Teams come in and tackle their projects. You won’t be sitting there waiting for them to show up. This company prides itself on timely service and communication. Occasionally, I would have a question about something, I would reach out to Gary and literally within minutes, I either had an answer to my question or he would send someone over to address my concern. You don’t get that everywhere. > > I don’t write too many reviews but when something is worth the accolades and it can help someone make an informed decision, I’m all for it. So basically, if you are doing a home renovation…I would strongly suggest using Ambassador. **★★★★★ — HU-630721542, March 2022** > Ambassador had completed a stunning renovation on our home in 2010. Since then, regardless of the issue, they have responded without question or hesitation to any need that has arisen. > Their initial quality workmanship is most certainly withstanding the test of time. However any failed materials or products, which were not under their control, are treated as warranty repairs, regardless of the severity of the problem. > Service calls are coordinated quickly and efficiently and are catered to our schedule without delay. > We are extremely happy with Ambassador's workmanship and customer service and we highly recommend them for any project, big or small. **★★★★★ — Kay Yas, Sept. 2021** > From start to finish The Home Improvement People have been amazing. From the initial sales call with Phillip, to the planning with Eli who always kept my best interest as the top priority knowing I wasn’t walking around with a blank cheque. He always offered his most practical opinion, while still ensuring the job would be done properly. > https://www.hometradestandards.com/ **★★★★★ — Jae Cho, July 2020** > We worked with Ambassador Home Improvement (AHI) on a significant project, which included remodeling our main floor, all three bathrooms, stairs, basement, kitchen, five bedrooms, updating our HVAC system and boiler. Simply put, from start to finish and responding to concerns after project completion, AHI was fantastic. From the detailed walk through of our home discussing what we envisioned for the project to supporting us with selections and keeping us in the loop with project status, it was comforting to know we could count on AHI to be thought partners with us. The way everything turned out is more than we could have asked for. Gary and his team were incredibly responsive, always on top of the work and when issues would come up as they would in any large scale project, they could be trusted to work with us to come up with solutions. They are also good on their word on following up even after the work is done. After a couple of months of project completion, when we encountered a minor issue with our HVAC and shared this with AHI, they sent someone on that day to resolve the issue. Last but not least, a huge shout out to our project manager, Doug. He is awesome! **★★★★★ — Pin-Tsun Huang, Feb. 2020** > Ambassador was showing diligence and enthusiasm the first day we meet and the sales person was very responsive to answer my questions and inquiries on daily basis. The project was completed timely and the teams they used are very professional and reliable. > > Overall, this was a very successful experience and I will recommend Ambassador to other people and will hire them again in my next project. **★★★★★ — Jimmy Z, Dec. 2019** > Ambassador Home Improvement built our screened porch, in addition to our backyard patio and built in kitchen. This was a massive job and somewhat of a new endeavor for Ambassador. We had been developing our vision of the job for years. They did amazing work to deliver that vision for us, and they helped us add to it with their creativity and experience. Solid construction, beautiful carpentry and masonry. We had constant contact with project manager. We made many decisions and changes along the way and we were always able to work together to find solutions. Ambassador takes pride in their work and the finished product is evidence of that. ## Selected projects - [South Shore Kitchen Expansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-shore-kitchen-expansion-pj-vj~321542) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 17 - Description: This project consisted of an expansion of the rear of home and construct an open layout kitchen with cathedral ceilings. Some attention to detail was the radiant heat in floors, 3X3 custom steel plate to hold up 4X8 granite, custom one off hood, and many storage/accessories by Waypoint Cabinetry. - [Smithtown Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smithtown-kitchen-pj-vj~286040) - Location: Smithtown, NY - Photos: 7 - [Upgraded Country Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upgraded-country-kitchen-pj-vj~366804) - Location: Bellmore, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: This home started off as a small cape and was expanded to side and dormered upstairs. We Removed all walls on 1st floor to create a dining and living room and grand kitchen as you see it here. Cabinets from Waypoint Living Spaces was used in conjunction with wood countertop from Brooks Customs, sink from Blanco and faucet from Hansgrohe. There are still many finishing touches left to do (backsplash, built in microwave, etc.) but we wanted the public to see what we can do asap! - [Massapequa Remodel - Nassau Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massapequa-remodel-nassau-rd-pj-vj~221613) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 2 - [Long Island Kitchen Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-island-kitchen-transformation-pj-vj~422596) - Location: Huntington, NY - Photos: 15 - Description: This renovation consisted of remodeling a living room, kitchen, locker area, desk and laundry all in one project. With the collaboration of our cabinet manufacturer and installers, we were able to make all this happen. Many different materials were used during this renovation; from wood to cultured stone to fine cabinetry, we were able to combine it all. All baseboard heating was removed and quarter sewn floor was installed to accommodate the radiant heat. The hood and locker areas were all cust… - [Massapequa Park Remodel - Park blvd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massapequa-park-remodel-park-blvd-pj-vj~217497) - Location: Massapequa Park, NY - Photos: 3 - [Transitional Dream Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-dream-home-pj-vj~568076) - Location: Northport, NY - Photos: 33 - [Remodel - Sunset Blvd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodel-sunset-blvd-pj-vj~221594) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 3 - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~231209) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 10 - [Warm Hickory Delight](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warm-hickory-delight-pj-vj~380168) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 17 - Description: Our recent remodel and design comes from a lovely family in Massapequa. Shortly after they closed on the home, hurricane Sandy hit them and left a mess. But, with the collaboration of our in house designer and homeowner, we have an amazing finished product you see below. Introducing the "Adirondack" design and soap stone countertop, left the homeowner with a warm and delightful place in the center of their home. - [Massapequa remodel - Ocean ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massapequa-remodel-ocean-ave-pj-vj~223399) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 4 - [Example](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/example-pj-vj~1564241) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Total Renovation with Multiple Extensions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/total-renovation-with-multiple-extensions-pj-vj~997438) - Location: Port Washington, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Ambassador Home Improvement total renovation with multiple extensions. - [Massapequa Park Remodel - Atlantic ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massapequa-park-remodel-atlantic-ave-pj-vj~217500) - Location: Massapequa Park, NY - Photos: 1 - [Stone work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-work-pj-vj~218224) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~231076) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 4 - [Before and After Home Extension](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-home-extension-pj-vj~1019183) - Location: Smithtown, NY - Photos: 3 - [Massapequa Remodel - Parkside Blvd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massapequa-remodel-parkside-blvd-pj-vj~216869) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 2 - [Stunning Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stunning-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1000154) - Location: Brookville, NY - Photos: 3 - Description: Amazing Kitchen with in cabinet and under cabinet lighting, high ceilings, contrasting Island work and much more! - [Massapequa Park Remodel - Skylark Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massapequa-park-remodel-skylark-rd-pj-vj~216852) - Location: Massapequa Park, NY - Photos: 4 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ambassador-home-improvement-pfvwus-pf~1292332865) ## Ideabooks - [Misc](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115010556/list/misc) — 6 ideas - [Monica And Gary Dreams](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105204349/list/monica-and-gary-dreams) — 2 ideas - [Lucid Elegance Extreme](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94282705/list/lucid-elegance-extreme) — 1 idea - [Solomon ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22471661/list/solomon-ideas) — 4 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ambassadorhi) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*