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Find a licensed home improvement contractor in Kensington, Brooklyn

370 licensed home improvement contractors in Kensington, Brooklyn for kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation and general contracting. Public license records, local data and how to check a license.

Contractors in Kensington with an active license, for kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation, general contracting, flooring, painting and home repairs. Every listing comes from public license records, so you can check it before you hire.

Which licensed home improvement contractors work in Kensington?

Kensington home improvement contractors based in the neighborhood are listed first, then licensed ones based next door. Every listing holds an active license; tap one for its record.

  1. Dwip Corp

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2002
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #0891569-DCA · (718) 703-6990

  2. David Shannon Florist, Inc.

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2002
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #0931853-DCA · (718) 436-4521

  3. S. Sahab Contractor Corp

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 1999
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1001566-DCA · (718) 436-1574

  4. MBW Construction, Inc.

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2000
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1031426-DCA · (718) 871-3499

  5. Yusuf Contracting Corporation

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2001
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1092125-DCA · (718) 436-4365

  6. YU HUA Construction Corp

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2002
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1114343-DCA · (718) 436-8955

  7. Lotus Metropolitan Construction Corp

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2004
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1164167-DCA · (917) 807-9600

  8. Picadely Construction Inc.

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2010
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1211868-DCA · (718) 871-7491

  9. Kamal Contracting Corp

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2006
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1217708-DCA · (718) 851-1247

  10. Standard Contracting Co.

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2006
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1221612-DCA · (718) 972-0514

  11. L.A. Construction

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2006
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1221907-DCA · (917) 803-7059

  12. Awal Contracting Co., Inc.

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2006
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1223767-DCA · (718) 972-8955

  13. Abdul Construction & Painting Corp

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2007
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1251456-DCA · (718) 438-3012

  14. Simon Construction Inc.

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2007
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1261676-DCA · (718) 940-6669

  15. N.T Hoque Contracting LLC

    Based in Kensington (11218) · licensed since 2008
    DCWP Home Improvement Contractor #1280401-DCA · (718) 868-9642

Licensed home improvement contractors based near Kensington

Every Kensington home improvement contractor record, A to Z

What should you know about home improvement work in Kensington?

Kensington has about 14,410 homes, in buildings with an average build year of 1924. 62% of homes are in pre-1940 buildings, and 47% are in elevator buildings.

DOB issued 104 general construction permits for work in Kensington in the past 12 months (30th of 40 in Brooklyn). 138 DCWP-licensed home improvement contractors are based in Kensington, and 232 more are based in neighborhoods next to it.

Renovating an older building usually means surprises behind the walls. Put an allowance for hidden conditions in the contract, and confirm which parts of the job need DOB permits.

How does Kensington compare?

Homes (housing units)14,410 (NYC PLUTO)
Average year built1924 (NYC PLUTO)
Homes in pre-1940 buildings62% (NYC PLUTO)
General construction permits (12 months)104 (DOB NOW)
Licensed contractors based here138 (DCWP)

Do home improvement contractors need a license in New York City?

Most home improvement work on homes and apartments in New York City needs a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). That covers remodeling, painting, flooring, windows, roofing, basements and similar work above a small dollar amount. Structural, plumbing and electrical parts of a job also need DOB permits filed by the right licensed trade.

How can you check the license yourself?

Ask for the DCWP license number and check it on DCWP's license search before you sign a contract or pay a deposit. Every contractor we list holds an active DCWP home improvement license.

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How many licensed home improvement contractors are based in Kensington?

138 are based in Kensington and 232 more in nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods, according to DCWP records. Every one holds an active license or registration.

How do I check a home improvement contractor's license in Kensington?

Ask for the DCWP license number and check it on DCWP's license search before you sign a contract or pay a deposit. Every contractor we list holds an active DCWP home improvement license.

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Sources: DCWP active Home Improvement Contractor licenses; NYC HPD housing violations; NYC DOHMH rat inspections; NYC PLUTO. Counts cover the 12 or 24 months before November 4, 2026.