About us
About Mews Construction Contractors
Mews Construction Contractors is a licensed general contracting and construction company based in the Bronx, New York. Founded in 2016, we handle residential and commercial construction projects across all five NYC boroughs. We are not a referral company — the crew that shows up on your job site is our crew.
1292 Waring Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
Mews Construction by the numbers
2016
Founded
100+
Projects Completed
4.8 / 5
Star Rating
51
Verified Google Reviews
Bronx, NY
Home Base · All 5 Boroughs
Licensed
General Contractor, NYC
Insured
Liability + Workers Comp
Same-Day
Response to Inquiries
How we started
Built the way clients actually wanted
Mews Construction was founded in 2016 by a team that had been working in New York City construction for years before going independent. The idea was straightforward: build a contractor that worked the way clients actually wanted — clear estimates, real timelines, direct communication, and work that holds up.
The Bronx is where we started and where most of our work still happens. We know what pre-war co-ops in Parkchester need versus what a two-family in Wakefield needs. We know how the DOB Bronx office processes permits and how long plan review takes when a job involves structural changes. That kind of knowledge does not come from reading a manual — it comes from doing the work here, consistently, for nearly a decade.
Since 2016, we have grown from small renovation jobs to managing full commercial build-outs and ground-up residential projects. We expanded into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island as clients referred us and as our capacity grew. But the Bronx is still home — and it shows in our response times and our crew availability here.
What we build
Residential & commercial construction
We offer a full range of residential and commercial construction services. Here is what we do most:
Residential construction
- Kitchen remodeling — layout changes, cabinet installation, countertops, tile, plumbing and electrical coordination
- Bathroom renovation — full gut renovation, tile work, vanity, shower and tub installation, ventilation
- Basement finishing — framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, egress windows, waterproofing coordination
- Full home renovation — multi-room projects managed under one contract
- General contracting — project management for larger scopes involving multiple trades
- Masonry — brick repair, pointing, retaining walls, stoops, exterior restoration
- Concrete and sidewalk work — driveways, patios, sidewalk violation repair, concrete slabs
- Foundation repair — crack repair, waterproofing, underpinning for select cases
- Drywall, painting, and flooring — interior finishing for renovation and new construction
Commercial construction
- Office fit-outs and tenant improvements
- Retail space build-outs
- Restaurant construction — DOH, FDNY, and ConEd coordination
- Medical and dental office construction
- Mixed-use building renovation
- Ground-up commercial construction
- Warehouse and light industrial renovation
How we work
A simple, six-step process
We keep our process simple because complicated contractor relationships are usually how projects go wrong.
01
You call or email us
We pick up or call back the same day. If you email, you hear from us within 24 hours. We ask basic questions: what borough, what type of work, rough size and timeline.
02
Site visit
We come to your property. We look at everything — not just what you want done, but what else might affect the project. Older buildings in NYC often have surprises behind walls. We would rather find them in person before we give you a number than discover them after demolition starts.
03
Written proposal
We send a detailed written proposal with a scope of work, itemized costs, timeline, and payment schedule. Nothing verbal, nothing vague. If you have questions about any line item, we explain it.
04
Permits
If your project requires DOB permits, we file them. You do not visit the borough office or navigate the online portal. We handle it and keep you updated on status.
Our standards
What we actually care about
We are not going to list words like “integrity” and “excellence” and leave it at that. Here is what we actually focus on:
Honest estimates
We do not low-ball to win the job and then hit you with change orders. Our first number is close to the final number. When it changes, there is a documented reason.
Direct communication
You deal with people who know the project. Not a call center, not a salesperson who hands you off. The person who walked your site is the person you can call when you have a question.
Permit compliance
We do not skip permits to save time. Unpermitted work creates problems when you sell, refinance, or renovate again. We do things by the book because it protects you long-term.
Realistic timelines
We tell you how long things actually take, including permit processing. If we say six weeks, we mean six weeks — not six weeks assuming everything goes perfectly.
Clean job sites
Construction is messy. We contain it. We protect floors, cover furniture, and clean up daily. Your home or business should not look like a disaster zone for the duration of the project.
Crew accountability
Everyone on our job sites is someone we know and have worked with. We do not subcontract to strangers. That matters for quality and for your security.
Licensing & insurance
By the book, on every project
Mews Construction Contractors is a fully licensed general contractor in New York City. All work is performed in compliance with NYC Building Code and NYC DOB requirements. We carry general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage on all projects.
If you are a co-op or condo board requiring specific insurance minimums or documentation before approving work, we are familiar with that process and will provide everything your building management needs.
Before any project starts, we can provide:
- Proof of general liability insurance (certificate of insurance naming you as additional insured if required)
- Workers compensation certificate
- NYC contractor license number
- References from past clients in your borough
Local expertise
What 9 years of working in NYC has taught us
NYC construction has its own rules — literally and practically. A few things we have learned that matter to your project:
1. Pre-1978 buildings may contain asbestos or lead paint. Any demolition scope in older buildings requires a survey before we touch anything. We coordinate with licensed abatement contractors when needed.
2. NYC co-ops and condos require board approval before most renovation work begins. That process takes time, and skipping it creates liability for you, not us. We factor it into the schedule.
3. DOB permit processing times vary by borough, project type, and time of year. A bathroom renovation in a single-family home may permit in two weeks. A structural alteration in a multi-family building may take two months. We tell you which category your project falls into before you sign.
4. Landmark districts exist in many NYC neighborhoods and restrict exterior alterations. If your building or block is in a landmark district, we identify that upfront and tell you what is and is not possible without LPC approval.
5. NYC construction noise hours are 7am to 6pm on weekdays. We plan our schedules around this. We do not start early and hope neighbors do not complain.
★★★★★
4.8 stars · 51 verified Google reviews
That rating comes from clients who hired us for everything from a single bathroom to a full commercial build-out. We do not ask for reviews in exchange for discounts or any other incentive. Clients leave them because they had a good experience.
A few things that come up repeatedly in our reviews: we communicate well, we show up when we say we will, and the finished work looks the way it was supposed to look. That is the baseline we hold ourselves to on every project.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Mews Construction
How long has Mews Construction been in business?
We were founded in 2016. As of 2024, we have been operating in New York City for nearly nine years. All of that time has been in NYC — we have not worked in other markets. Every project on our record is a New York City project.
Is Mews Construction licensed in NYC?
Yes. We are a licensed general contractor in New York City. We can provide our license number and documentation before any project begins. All work we perform is pulled under proper DOB permits where required.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry general liability insurance and workers compensation on all projects. If your building requires you to name them as an additional insured on the policy, we can accommodate that. We provide a certificate of insurance before work begins.
Do you do residential and commercial work?
Both. Our residential work covers everything from single-room remodels to full home renovations. Our commercial work covers office fit-outs, retail spaces, restaurant construction, and ground-up commercial projects. We do not specialize in only one type — we have the crew and experience for both.
How do I get a quote from Mews Construction?
Call us at (718) 281-6000 or email Sajjawalbaig@gmail.com. Tell us your borough, address, what you need done, and a rough timeline. We will schedule a site visit, assess the project in person, and provide a written proposal. We do not give firm numbers over the phone without seeing the space.
Do you work with co-op and condo boards?
Yes, regularly. We are familiar with co-op and condo board approval processes and provide all standard documentation — insurance certificates, scope letters, license numbers, and noise/work hour plans. If your board has specific requirements, let us know and we will address them.
Who actually does the work — your own crew or subcontractors?
Our own crew does the work. We use subcontractors for specific licensed trades — electrical, plumbing, gas — but we manage them directly and they are people we have worked with on multiple projects. We do not hire strangers or farm your job out to whoever is available.
What boroughs do you serve?
All five NYC boroughs — the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. We also take select projects in southern Westchester County. The Bronx is our home base and where we have the most availability.
