general Contractor in
brooklyn, NY
South Asia Construction Co. is a licensed Brooklyn construction company that repairs and replaces concrete, roofs and paint on residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings. We handle NYC DOT sidewalk violations, flat roof leaks, brownstone stoops, driveways and full exterior repainting. We work out of 445 E 5th St in Kensington and we have been on Brooklyn blocks since 1999.
Not sure what you need yet? Send a photo of the problem. We will tell you what we are looking at and what the realistic next step is, before anyone talks about price.
Licensed and insured
NYC Home Improvement Contractor licence [DCWP LICENCE #] and general liability coverage. Certificate available on request.
Free on-site estimates
We come to the property, look at the actual condition and give you a written scope. No charge, no obligation.
Since 1999
Over 25 years working on Brooklyn row houses, brownstones and commercial buildings.
DOT violations handled
From the violation notice through permitted repair to the dismissal inspection.
Trusted by Brooklyn Homeowners & Property Managers
Real reviews from real Brooklyn property owners. See why people across the boroughs call us back and refer us to their neighbors.
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Reviews
Noor and his team are fast and efficient, all at a fair price. Noor is very clear about what work will be done and sets your expectations very clearly so there's no misunderstanding about the process and details why things are done. I recommend him and his team's services. I've attached some before and after pics.
Sam C.
Brooklyn
Noor and his team are great! Quick, responsive, and experienced. Highly recommend him and his team.
Samuel W.
Brooklyn
They did excellent work and kept me informed of any issues that needed attention. Would definitely recommend for any project you have. Also offers competitive rates.
Jermaine C.
Brooklyn
Did a great job sealing the cracks of my concrete and also helped with some accessory cracks and large stone removals!
Jib C.
Brooklyn
Working with Noor was great. He made the process effortless and the work was quick and done well. He and his team were very professional, communicative, and efficient. I will definitely be working with him again on other projects needed for my home.
Amina M.
Brooklyn
Had an amzing experiance with our roofing services done by them
Mohammed Raju
Brooklyn
About South Asian Construction Co.
A Fixed Address, Not a Call Centre
South Asia Construction Co. is a Brooklyn construction company based at 445 E 5th St in Kensington that has performed concrete, roofing and painting work on Brooklyn buildings since 1999.
hat address matters more than it sounds. A lot of the estimates Brooklyn owners receive come from lead-generation companies that sell your phone number to whoever pays for it, or from crews that work three boroughs and disappear when something needs to be fixed. We are in Kensington. You can look up where we are, and if something goes wrong six months after the pour, we are still on the same block.
Brooklyn buildings do not behave like buildings anywhere else, and generic service descriptions miss most of what actually complicates the work here. Row houses share party walls, so a roof or facade job affects the property next door. Front stoops and areaways sit directly over cellar entrances. Sidewalk flags fall under NYC DOT jurisdiction, not yours alone. Many blocks have no driveway, no staging area and no place to park a truck, which means material moves by hand through a house or an alley. We price and schedule around those conditions because we have been doing it for over 25 years.
Concrete, roofing and painting are the three trades we do ourselves. Masonry, waterproofing and remodeling come in when a property needs more than one type of work, which on Brooklyn buildings is most of the time. You can read more about South Asia Construction Co. if you want the longer version.
We don't cut corners. We build them.
Our core services
The Three Trades We Do Every Week
South Asia Construction Co. performs concrete, roofing and painting work directly with its own crews, which is why those three trades carry our tightest scheduling and our shortest response time.
Concrete
Concrete is the largest part of our work in Brooklyn and covers sidewalks, driveways, stoops, steps, patios, walkways and structural slabs.
If DOT marked your sidewalk, we inspect the flagged defects, explain exactly what has to be replaced and handle the permitted repair through to the dismissal inspection. If a driveway apron is cracking or a stoop is pulling away from the building, we tell you honestly whether it needs a repair or a full replacement. Freeze-thaw cycling and road salt do most of the damage on Brooklyn concrete, and both show up in the same places every winter.
Roofing
Roofing work at South Asia Construction Co. covers flat roof repair, full replacement and active leak response on brownstones, walk-ups and commercial buildings.
Most Brooklyn roofs are flat or low-slope, which means water does not run off, it sits. Ponding around drains, split seams and failed parapet flashing cause the majority of the leaks we get called for. We find where water is actually entering, which is often nowhere near the stain on your ceiling, and we say plainly whether a repair will hold or whether the roof is at the end of its life.
Painting
Painting at South Asia Construction Co. covers interior and exterior work on homes, storefronts, hallways and multi-family buildings.
Exterior paint in Brooklyn fails from moisture behind the coating far more often than from sun. That means prep decides how long the job lasts, so we scrape, repair and prime properly before anything decorative goes on. Inside, we protect floors, cut clean lines and leave the site clean at the end of every day, which matters when you are living in the apartment while we work.
Supporting trades
Other Work We Take On
South Asia Construction Co. also performs masonry restoration, waterproofing, remodeling and general property upgrades, usually alongside a concrete, roofing or painting job on the same building.
Masonry and Brownstone
Brick pointing, brownstone stoop and facade repair, parapet walls and chimney rebuilds. Brooklyn’s pre-war masonry fails at the joints long before the brick itself goes, which is why repointing usually beats replacement.
Waterproofing
Basement, foundation and roof waterproofing. We trace where water is actually entering before sealing anything, because sealing the wrong surface just moves the problem.
Renovation and Remodeling
Kitchen, bathroom and full interior renovations, including layout changes and the structural work behind the finishes.
Property Upgrades
Smaller improvement work on the exterior and common areas of a building, handled as part of a larger job or on its own.
Most common call we get
Got a NYC DOT Sidewalk Violation Notice?
A NYC DOT sidewalk violation is an official notice that an inspector found a defect in the sidewalk flags in front of your property, and the violation itself does not carry a fine or penalty.
It stays on file until it is dismissed, and if the City ends up performing qualifying repair work, the property owner can be billed for it. A licensed contractor has to pull a sidewalk construction permit from DOT before the qualifying repair begins. Once the permitted work is finished, a dismissal inspection can be requested, and DOT removes the violation only after confirming the repair was done correctly. South Asia Construction Co. reads the Preliminary Inspection Report with you, walks the marked flags, explains which defects have to be replaced, and handles the permitted repair through to that dismissal inspection.
One thing worth knowing: not every marked defect requires replacing the entire sidewalk. Some notices flag two or three flags out of a full frontage. Anyone quoting you a full replacement without walking the marked flags first is guessing.
Got a NYC DOT Sidewalk Violation Notice?
A sidewalk violation is an official notice that DOT found a defect. The violation itself does not carry a fine, but it remains on file until dismissed. If qualifying City repair work is assigned, the property owner may be billed for that work. We can inspect the marked defects, explain the concrete repair scope and identify questions involving the permit and dismissal process. DOT removes the violation only after confirming that the permitted repair was completed correctly.
Who we work for
Built for Every Kind of Property
South Asia Construction Co. works on residential, commercial and industrial properties across Brooklyn, and the trade is the same in each case while the scheduling, access and compliance requirements are not.
Residential
Residential work covers row houses, brownstones, two-family and three-family homes and small walk-up buildings.
- Sidewalk and driveway concrete
- Stoop, step and areaway repair
- Brownstone and brick restoration
- Flat roof repair and replacement
- Interior and exterior painting
- Basement waterproofing
Commercial
Commercial work covers apartment buildings, storefronts, mixed-use properties and buildings under professional management.
- Commercial concrete and slabs
- Facade and parapet repair
- Commercial flat roofing
- Storefront and common-area painting
- Foundation waterproofing
- DOT sidewalk compliance
Industrial
Industrial work covers warehouses, garages, light manufacturing spaces and loading areas.
- Heavy-duty concrete and slabs
- Loading dock and ramp repair
- Industrial roofing systems
- Structural masonry repair
- Industrial coatings and sealing
- Leak prevention and waterproofing
Why Property Owners Keep Calling Us Back
South Asia Construction Co. wins repeat work by fixing what is actually broken, pricing it in writing before the crew arrives, and flagging permit-sensitive work before anyone starts demolition.
We Repair Before We Replace
Repair is the default recommendation at South Asia Construction Co. whenever the existing structure is sound enough to hold the fix.
Replacement is the right call when the substrate has failed, when the damage is structural, or when a repair would not last long enough to be worth what it costs. We tell you which of those applies and why. On concrete that is often the difference between concrete sealing and surface protection and a full pour.
You Get a Written Scope Before Anyone Starts
Every South Asia Construction Co. estimate is a written scope that names the exact area covered, the work included, and the conditions that would change it.
Every South Asia Construction Co. estimate is a written scope that names the exact area covered, the work included, and the conditions that would change it.
We Flag Permit-Sensitive Work Early
Sidewalk flags, curb cuts, driveway aprons, parapet walls and facade work are the five areas most likely to require a permit or a filing in Brooklyn.
We identify those at the estimate stage, not after demolition. If your job needs a DOT sidewalk permit, a DOB filing, or a Landmarks review because of where the building sits, you hear about it before you commit.
Over 25 Years on the Same Streets
South Asia Construction Co. has worked on Brooklyn buildings since 1999 from a fixed address in Kensington.
Two and a half decades in one borough means we have already seen how your building type fails. Row-house party walls, tree-root heave under sidewalk flags, ponding on flat roofs, salt scaling on stoops. None of it is new to us.
We Work Around How You Actually Live
Brooklyn jobs happen on occupied properties, so South Asia Construction Co. plans access, parking, dust control and daily cleanup before the first delivery.
We protect what we are working around, we sweep at the end of every day, and we keep your entrance usable. Your neighbors have to live with this job too, and we work like we know that.
One Number, One Point of Contact
Every South Asia Construction Co. project has a single named contact who answers the phone from estimate through final walkthrough.
You will not be handed between a salesperson, a scheduler and a foreman who each know a different version of the job. You call one number and reach someone who has been on your property.
Proudly Serving Brooklyn, NY
South Asia Construction Co. wins repeat work by fixing what is actually broken, pricing it in writing before the crew arrives, and flagging permit-sensitive work before anyone starts demolition.
Very small patch jobs.
If you need a single hairline crack filled or one small area touched up, the cost of mobilising a crew in Brooklyn is out of proportion to the work. We will tell you that on the phone instead of sending someone.
Work that needs an engineer or architect first.
If your project requires structural design, a DOB filing that needs a PE or RA stamp, or a Landmarks application, that professional has to come before us. We will tell you what you need and when to call us back.
Emergency response outside our service area.
We move fast on active leaks in Brooklyn. If the property is outside Brooklyn or the parts of Queens we cover, you are better served by someone closer, and we will say so.
Pricing
What Exterior Work Costs and What Moves the Price
South Asia Construction Co. does not publish flat per-square-foot pricing, because on Brooklyn properties access and existing condition change the number more than the size of the job does.
Any Brooklyn contractor quoting you a firm price over the phone without seeing the property is either padding it heavily to cover what they cannot see, or they will find a reason to raise it later. We would rather tell you exactly what drives the number so you can read any estimate, ours or anyone else’s, and know whether it is honest.
Where You Can Actually Save Money
Four decisions reduce the cost of Brooklyn exterior work without reducing the quality of it.
Combine the work.
If the sidewalk, the stoop and the areaway all need attention, doing them in one mobilisation costs meaningfully less than three separate visits.
Fix it before it spreads.
Water damage compounds. A sealed and repaired surface this year is cheaper than the replacement it becomes in three winters.
Schedule outside the rush.Emergency and peak-season work carries a premium. Work booked with lead time does not.
Ask what is causing it, not just what it costs.
If the concrete is cracking because of a drainage problem, replacing the concrete without fixing the drainage means paying twice.
Recent Projects Across Brooklyn
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Storefront Painting
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Driveway Repairing
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EPDM Roofing
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Concrete Stoop Repairing
LOCATION
Where We Work Across Brooklyn
South Asia Construction Co. works across Brooklyn from its base at 445 E 5th St in Kensington, covering residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout the borough.
Brooklyn
- Kensington
- Flatbush
- Midwood
- Sunset Park
- Park Slope
- Borough Park
- Bensonhurst
- Bushwick
- Bay Ridge
We also accept selected projects in Queens.
Contact us with the property address to confirm availability. Do not show Queens neighborhood cards or optimize the homepage for Queens during the Brooklyn-first phase.
BROOKLYN
QUEENS
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does South Asian Construction Co. provide?
Our core services are concrete, roofing and painting. Concrete work includes sidewalks, driveways, stoops and steps, patios, slabs and selected commercial work. We also offer masonry, waterproofing and remodeling.
I received an NYC DOT sidewalk violation. What should I do?
Review the notice and Preliminary Inspection Report to see which defects were marked. A licensed contractor must obtain the required sidewalk construction permit before qualifying repair work begins. After permitted work is completed, a dismissal inspection can be requested.
Does a sidewalk violation include a fine?
NYC states that the violation itself does not carry a fine or penalty. It remains on file until dismissed, and qualifying City-performed repair work may be billed to the property owner.
Do you serve Queens?
Brooklyn is our primary service area. We also accept selected projects in Queens based on the address, service needed and scheduling.
How much will my project cost?
Cost depends on service type, size, access, existing damage, materials and whether regulated work is involved. A site visit allows the estimate to reflect the actual property.
How quickly can work begin?
Scheduling depends on the service, season, material availability and any permit or inspection requirements. We provide a realistic schedule after reviewing the property and scope.
Do you handle permits and DOT requirements?
Use this safe answer until the exact service is confirmed: “We identify permit sensitive work and explain which approvals, filings or professionals may be required. Responsibility for filing and coordination is confirmed before work begins.”
Ready to Get a Straight Answer on Your Property?
South Asia Construction Co. provides free on-site estimates across Brooklyn, with a written scope and price before any crew is scheduled.