Ridgewood general contractor

Most of Ridgewood is attached brick row houses and small multifamily buildings put up in the early 1900s. That means a shared party wall on one or both sides, original framing that rarely matches today's dimensions, and mechanical systems that have been patched across several owners. A general contractor's first job here is reading the building as it actually exists, not as the plans assume, so demolition and rough-in do not turn up surprises that stall the job.

Running a project in Ridgewood usually starts with the DOB. Kitchen and bath work that moves walls, plumbing, or electrical needs filed permits, and an Alt-2 application covers the typical multi-trade renovation. On the landmark blocks within the Ridgewood South and Stockholm Street historic districts, exterior work also passes through the LPC before the DOB will sign off, so we map approvals before anyone swings a hammer. We pull the records, file the application, and keep the job aligned with what was approved.

From there it is sequencing. In an occupied attached house, the order of demolition, inspections, and trade visits decides whether the project takes weeks or months. We hold one schedule for plumbers, electricians, and finish crews, keep a single point of contact for you, and manage inspections through final sign-off so the work closes out clean.