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General Contractor in Flatbush, Brooklyn
South Asia Construction Co. is a Brooklyn-based general contractor in Flatbush and the surrounding neighborhoods, serving property owners since 1999. Our core work is concrete, roofing and exterior painting: NYC DOT sidewalk repairs, stoops and steps, driveways, flat roof leaks and repairs, and paint for trim, siding and facades. We also handle masonry, waterproofing and renovation, so one call covers most of what an older Brooklyn property needs.
Serving Brooklyn since 1999
Concrete and roofing
Ditmas Park to Fiske Terrace
Operating since 1999
Serving Brooklyn property owners
Based in Brooklyn
Conveniently located near Flatbush
Covering 11226, 11210
Plus 11225 and 11203
Concrete, roofing, painting
Plus masonry, waterproofing and more
About South Asia Construction Co.
A job often starts with something specific: a DOT violation notice in the mailbox, a leak over the top-floor bedroom, a stoop that crumbles a little more every winter. We look at the whole property, explain what's causing the problem, and handle the work in a sensible order. When part of a job needs a licensed trade or professional sign-off, we tell you up front and plan for it.
General Contracting Services in Flatbush
We also handle the additional work that keeps an older house or building in good shape: masonry, waterproofing, renovation and smaller upgrades.
Concrete in Flatbush
Sidewalks, stoops, steps, driveways, patios and foundations, built for Brooklyn winters. We repair sidewalks cited with an NYC DOT violation, rebuild flags lifted by street-tree roots, and handle concrete work for storefronts and mixed-use buildings.
- Concrete services
Roofing in Flatbush
Flat and low-slope roof repair and replacement for row houses and apartment buildings, asphalt roofing, roof coatings, and the leak-prone details: flashing, drains and the edges where the roof meets the parapet wall.
- Roofing services
Exterior Painting in Flatbush
Exterior painting for trim, siding, railings and brownstone facades, plus interior painting.
- Painting services
Masonry and Exterior Repairs
Brick repair and repointing, brownstone facade patching, historic stoop repair and stone work.
- Masonry services
Waterproofing
Damp cellars, leaking foundation walls and exterior walls that let water in.
- Waterproofing services
Renovation and Remodeling
Interior and whole-property renovation for houses and apartments.
- Renovation services
Property Upgrades
Smaller exterior improvements that don't call for a full renovation.
- Property Upgrades
Every house type here wears out differently. These are the problems we see most.
Common Property Problems in Flatbush
Each one wears out in its own way.
Damaged sidewalks and DOT violations
Raised, cracked or sunken flags are a familiar sight on Flatbush's tree-lined blocks. If NYC DOT has issued a violation, you have 75 days to make the repair before the City can bring in its own contractor and bill you for the work.
- Sidewalk repair and DOT violations
Cracked stoops and concrete steps
Stoops and front steps take daily foot traffic, de-icing salt and freeze-thaw cycles. Small cracks and loose treads get worse every winter, and a crumbling stoop is a trip hazard for everyone who visits.
- Steps and stoops
Flat roof leaks
Row houses and prewar apartment buildings typically have flat or low-slope roofs. Leaks tend to start at seams, drains and flashing, and at the edge where the roof meets the parapet wall, often well away from where the water shows up inside.
- Roof Repair
Aging brick and parapets
Old mortar wears out, and street-facing parapet walls loosen over time. Most buildings with a parapet facing the street need an annual parapet observation, so these problems often come to light on that report.
- Masonry and exterior repairs
Water in the cellar
Basements in older buildings here take on water through foundation walls, worn mortar and poor drainage at the front areaway.
- Waterproofing
Peeling paint and worn wood trim
The neighborhood's freestanding houses have a lot of exposed wood: porches, railings, trim and siding. Once the paint fails, water gets into the wood and small repairs become carpentry.
- Exterior painting
Here's where in Flatbush we work.
The ZIP codes most often associated with it are 11226, 11210, 11225 and 11203, but those ZIP codes also take in parts of Midwood, East Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
If you're not sure whether your address counts as Flatbush, send it to us. We serve the neighborhoods around it too.
- Ditmas Park and Ditmas Park West
- Prospect Park South
- Beverley Square East and Beverley Square West
- Fiske Terrace
- Albemarle and Kenmore Terraces
- The blocks along Flatbush Avenue, Church Avenue and Cortelyou Road
- The blocks between Flatbush Avenue and Nostrand Avenue
Before any work starts, a few city rules may apply to your property.
NYC Rules That Can Affect Your Project
Here's what they mean for your project.
NYC DOT sidewalk violations
Property owners are responsible for the sidewalk in front of their property. A DOT sidewalk violation carries no fine, but it's filed with the County Clerk and can complicate a sale or refinance. You have 75 days from the notice to make the repair. After that, DOT can have its own contractor do the work and you're billed for it. Once the repair is done, you request a Sidewalk Violation Dismissal Inspection through 311.
- Sidewalk repair and DOT violations
Street trees and sidewalk damage
If a City street tree damaged the sidewalk in front of a one-, two- or three-family property, DOT no longer issues a violation or charges the owner for that damage. Eligible owner-occupied homes can ask NYC Parks to make the repair through its Trees and Sidewalks Program, though Parks repairs can take up to three years. If you'd rather not wait, or the damage isn't from a City tree, we can do the repair. Any sidewalk, stoop or driveway work within 50 feet of a street tree also needs a Tree Work Permit from NYC Parks.
Parapet observations
Buildings with a parapet facing the street need a parapet observation every year, unless the building is a detached one- or two-family home. The rule applies at any height, so it covers six-story apartment buildings on Ocean Avenue and attached row houses alike. If the observation turns up loose or cracked brick, that's masonry repair we can look at.
Historic districts
Parts of Flatbush sit inside historic districts, including Prospect Park South, Ditmas Park and Albemarle-Kenmore Terraces, plus Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West, both designated in late 2025. Most exterior changes to a house in a district need a Landmarks Preservation Commission permit first. We don't prepare LPC applications; an architect or expediter handles that step, and we do the work once the permit is in place.
Rules and permits are one part of the price. Here's what else affects it.
What Affects the Cost of Your Project?
These are the factors that move the number most:
Combining work can save money
Fixing a parapet while the roof is already being worked on, or pouring the sidewalk and stoop in one visit, avoids paying for setup twice. Photos of the problem help us give you a more useful first answer.
Here's how a job moves from your first message to the finished work.
How We Work
Tell us about your property
Send your address, a short description of the problem and a few photos, or give us a call.
Property assessment
We look at the property, find what's causing the problem, and note anything that needs a permit or approval.
Scope and estimate
You get an estimate that lays out the scope of work, so you know what's included before anything starts.
Scheduling and the work
Once you approve the estimate and any required permits are in place, we schedule the work and keep you posted as it goes.
Still have questions? Here are the ones we hear most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve my address in Flatbush?
Yes. We serve all of Flatbush, including Ditmas Park, Prospect Park South, the Beverley Squares and Fiske Terrace, plus nearby neighborhoods like Kensington, Midwood and East Flatbush. Send us your address and we’ll confirm.
What services do you provide in Flatbush?
Our core services are concrete, roofing and exterior painting, including NYC DOT sidewalk repairs, stoops, driveways, flat roof repairs and exterior paint for trim, siding and facades. We also provide masonry and exterior repairs, waterproofing, renovation and remodeling, and smaller property upgrades.
Do you handle NYC DOT sidewalk violations?
Yes. We repair sidewalks that have been cited by NYC DOT. You have 75 days from the violation notice to complete the repair, and once it’s done you request a dismissal inspection through 311.
Do you work on flat roofs?
Yes. Flat and low-slope roofs are common on row houses and apartment buildings here, and flat roof repair is a core part of our roofing work.
Can you coordinate more than one type of work?
Yes. If your property needs roof repairs and a new stoop, for example, we can plan both under one estimate and schedule them in a sensible order. If any part of the job needs a licensed trade or a professional review, we identify that before work begins.
Will the City fix my sidewalk if a street tree damaged it?
Possibly. For eligible owner-occupied one-, two- and three-family homes, NYC Parks can repair sidewalk damage caused by City street trees, but the wait can be up to three years. If you’d rather fix it sooner, we can do the work.
How do I request an estimate?
Fill out the form below or call (802) 277-7772. Include your address, the service you need and photos if you have them.
What affects the cost of a project?
Scope, existing condition, access, materials, permits and building requirements. See what affects the cost for details.
Working on a property next door to Flatbush? We cover those blocks too.
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