Ratsey Construction is a family-owned, owner-operated contractor serving homeowners, architects, and industry partners across the North Fork and Long Island — known for reliability, responsive service, and hands-on project execution.

Long before our company was founded in 1990, members of our family built their reputation in another demanding trade: sailmaking.

In the early 1900s on City Island, our Ratsey family members operated a working sail loft crafting precision racing sails for families such as the Vanderbilts and Morgans — work that helped power an America’s Cup victory. At sea, there are no shortcuts. Every measurement matters. Every detail must hold.

That same standard guides how we build today — whether restoring a historic home, constructing something new, or answering an emergency call when it matters most. Every project carries our family name, and we treat it that way.

Different materials.
The same commitment.

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  • A man standing outdoors, holding a rolled-up blueprint in his arms, with a table saw next to him, surrounded by trees and greenery.

    Colin Ratsey Senior

    Owner, Father

  • Man with a beard in an orange shirt and gray cap sitting in the cabin of a tractor, holding a smiling baby dressed in a light gray outfit, with a sunny sky and green trees visible outside the windows.

    Colin Ratsey Jr

    Operations & Growth, Son

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a gray hoodie taking a selfie at the Grand Canyon with trees and canyon cliffs in the background.

    Janelle Ratsey

    Office & Accounting Lead, Mom

  • A woman taking a selfie at a marina, wearing a red beanie, black jacket, and black scarf, with docked boats in the background.

    Kristen Williams

    Brand Marketing, Cousin

Colin Ratsey Senior and Colin Ratsey Jr smiling and standing in front of a large truck, with one man holding a cup. They are outdoors, wearing hoodies, and appear to be happy.
A boy and a man working near a house, installing a large pipe into the ground, with trees and a house exterior in the background.
A young boy fishing off a wooden dock by the water, sitting on a white bucket with a red lid, with houses and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A large house on a flatbed trailer in an outdoor area, with construction or renovation in progress.
A man and a young girl smiling while sitting on a golf cart at a construction site with heavy machinery and piles of dirt in the background.
Three Ratsey workers in blue uniforms and white caps standing in front of a large red wooden building with the words 'ISLAND' visible, one worker with his hand on the building, on train tracks.
American flag flying on a flagpole over a body of water on a clear day.
A man and a young boy sitting on the back of a utility truck parked on a street in a neighborhood. The man is wearing a bright orange T-shirt, dark shorts, and sunglasses, holding a walkie-talkie. The boy is wearing a white and blue outfit with a cap
Two men standing together in front of large machinery outdoors. One man is in a gray long-sleeve shirt and jeans, the other in an orange shirt and jeans, holding a spray tank. They are smiling and have their arms around each other.
A woman with wavy brown hair wearing a red jacket holding a paper cup, standing in front of a house under construction with wooden pallets and construction workers and vehicles in the background.
Construction workers and a young man at a house foundation site with a backhoe loader lifting soil or debris, in front of a gray house with multiple windows.
A white utility truck with ladders on top, parked outdoors on a residential yard with fallen leaves. The truck has a red and white logo for 'Rasley Construction' and phone number '477 0979' on the door. Surrounding trees are mostly bare.