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Exterior Construction Yonkers, NY - Protecting the Homes That Matter Most
Best Construction Choice Inc is a licensed, insured exterior construction company serving Yonkers, NY and all of Westchester County. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in roofing, gutters, siding, chimneys, and decks — all the work that keeps your home’s exterior strong, safe, and looking great year after year.
Yonkers is the fourth-largest city in New York State, with a population of over 211,000 residents according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With 83,851 housing units and a median construction year of 1958 (per Point2Homes / U.S. Census ACS data), a significant portion of homes here are dealing with aging exteriors that need professional attention. About 26.7% of Yonkers homes were built before the 1940s — and those older structures demand experienced hands, not shortcuts.
We know Yonkers inside and out — the neighborhoods, the building types, and exactly what Westchester winters do to a brick chimney or an asphalt shingle roof. More importantly, we know how to fix it right.
Call +1 203-391-4261 for your FREE exterior inspection and estimate. No pressure. No obligation.
Why Yonkers Homeowners Need a Reliable Exterior Contractor Right Now
Here’s something most contractors won’t tell you: exterior damage in Yonkers doesn’t wait for a convenient time. Westchester County winters bring freeze-thaw cycles that crack mortar joints, buckle siding, split concrete stoops, and push water into places it was never supposed to go.
The science backs this up. When water gets into brick or concrete and freezes, it expands — cracking the material from the inside out, cycle after cycle, every single winter. As a result, regular exterior maintenance isn’t a luxury. It’s how you protect the biggest investment you’ll ever make.
And Yonkers has some real housing-specific challenges:
- The median construction year is 1958 (Point2Homes / U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
- 26.7% of homes were built before 1940 — meaning many are dealing with original or severely aged exterior systems
- Yonkers has 83,851 housing units across neighborhoods with a wide range of architectural styles — from Tudor and Colonial homes in Crestwood and Dunwoodie to dense residential buildings near Getty Square and Park Hill
Older homes, older roofs, older chimneys. That’s the reality here. And it means working with a contractor who understands the specific demands of Westchester County construction — not some out-of-town crew that disappears after the job.
Important for Yonkers homeowners: Before any contractor can legally renovate an existing 1-to-3 family dwelling in Yonkers, they must hold a Yonkers Home Improvement License issued through the City of Yonkers Consumer Protection Bureau, as well as a Westchester County Home Improvement License through the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection (per yonkersny.gov). Always ask your contractor for proof — both licenses are required by law.
Our Exterior Construction Services in Yonkers, NY
Your roof is doing a hard job every single day. Rain, snow, ice, UV rays, wind — it takes all of it so your family stays dry and comfortable. However, when it starts to fail, everything inside is at risk.
According to the City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings (yonkersny.gov), a building permit is required any time you are removing, replacing, or adding shingles, or replacing sheathing on a roof. The New York State Residential Code also limits homes to a maximum of two roof layers – meaning if your roof already has two layers, a full tear-off and replacement is the only code-compliant option.
We handle every step of the process – from pulling the permit to final inspection.
What We Offer
- Full roof replacement asphalt shingles, flat roof systems, TPO & EPDM membranes
- Emergency roof repair and leak sealing
- Complete roof tear-off and re-roofing
- Roof inspections and condition reports
- Flashing repair and replacement around chimneys, skylights, and vents
- Skylight installation and waterproofing
- Ice dam prevention and attic ventilation improvements
- Roofing and waterproofing packages for Yonkers properties
Whether you have a colonial with steep-pitch shingles in Crestwood or a flat-roof multi-family in Southwest Yonkers – we’ve done it before, and we do it right.
Leaking roof? Don’t wait. Call +1 203-391-4261 today.
Here’s the thing about gutters that most homeowners don’t think about until it’s too late: they’re not just collecting water. In fact, they’re actively protecting your foundation, your siding, your fascia boards, and the structural framing of your home.
When gutters are clogged, pulling away, or improperly pitched, that water has to go somewhere. And where it goes is usually straight down your exterior wall, or pooling right at the base of your foundation — which is exactly where you don’t want it.
Because Yonkers has plenty of mature trees in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Nodine Hill, and the Dunwoodie area, fall leaf buildup in gutters isn’t just annoying – it’s a real maintenance problem that causes ice dams, fascia rot, and water damage every single winter.
What We Offer:
- Seamless aluminum gutter installation - custom-fabricated on-site for a perfect fit
- Full gutter replacement and new installs
- Downspout installation, rerouting, and extensions
- Gutter guard systems - keep leaves out, water flowing
- Gutter cleaning, flushing, and seasonal maintenance
- Fascia board repair and replacement
- Copper gutter systems for historic or premium properties
Why seamless matters: Factory-fabricated seamless gutters have fewer joints than sectional gutters — which means fewer places to leak. We fabricate them on-site to fit your roofline exactly.
Siding is one of those things you stop noticing until it starts to fail. Cracks let moisture in. Warped boards trap water behind the wall. Furthermore, faded or peeling siding pulls down the entire look of your home and quietly signals to buyers that the property hasn’t been well maintained.
For Yonkers homeowners, here’s something worth knowing from the City of Yonkers FAQ (yonkersny.gov): installing vinyl siding does not require a building permit, but aluminum siding does require a permit because the metal must be grounded. If you’re not sure what type of siding you’re getting ask your contractor up front.
What We Offer:
- Vinyl siding - durable, low-maintenance, available in dozens of colors
- Fiber cement siding (e.g., HardiePlank) - fire-resistant and built to last
- Wood and composite siding installation
- Full siding replacement and tear-off
- Siding repairs, patching, and re-caulking
- Insulated siding for improved energy efficiency
- Stucco application, patching, and refinishing
- Brownstone and masonry facade siding restoration
From Tudor-style homes in Northeast Yonkers to brick-facade multifamilies near Getty Square — we match the right siding product to your home’s architecture and the Westchester climate.
If your chimney is older than 30 years and hasn’t been inspected recently, this is the section to read carefully.
Chimneys are one of the most neglected exterior systems on Yonkers homes — and also one of the most expensive to fix when they fail completely. Cracked chimney crowns let rain pour directly into the chimney flue. In addition, failed mortar joints allow water to seep into brick, freeze, expand, and push the whole structure apart over time. Damaged flashing, moreover, creates a leak path straight into your attic and walls.
According to the City of Yonkers Housing and Buildings FAQ (yonkersny.gov), all facade repairs, restoration, or pointing requires a Building Permit in Yonkers. That includes chimney repointing. Make sure your contractor is pulling that permit otherwise the work is not legal and you could face complications when you sell.
What We Offer:
- Full chimney rebuilding from the roofline up
- Brick repointing and chimney tuckpointing
- Chimney crown repair and replacement (prevents water entry at the top)
- Chimney cap installation keeps water, birds, and animals out
- Flashing repair and waterproofing
- Parapet wall repair and rebuilding
- Chimney waterproofing with penetrating sealants
- Exterior waterproofing membrane application
We’ve rebuilt chimneys on pre-war homes in Park Hill, repointed brick on Colonials in Dunwoodie, and repaired storm-damaged chimney crowns all across Westchester. We know what Yonkers chimneys look like and exactly what they need.
A new deck can genuinely change how you use your home more outdoor space, more room for entertaining, and more quiet mornings with a cup of coffee. It’s also one of the best investments you can make in both your lifestyle and your property value.
But a deck built wrong is worse than no deck at all. For example, improperly attached ledger boards, undersize footings, and non-code-compliant railing heights are all real safety risks — and real liabilities.
Here’s exactly what the City of Yonkers says on this (yonkersny.gov): “A deck is a structural system that must be evaluated for compliance with the City of Yonkers Zoning Ordinance and the Codes of New York State.” A permit is required. The Department of Housing and Buildings checks compliance. And according to Yonkers City Code (Chapter 56), permit fees for one- and two-family dwellings are based on a $$$ filing fee plus $$ per each $$$$$ of estimated construction cost.
We handle all of that for you permits, plans, inspections, and every nail.
What We Offer:
- Custom deck design and new builds
- Pressure-treated wood decks durable and cost-effective
- Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech) low maintenance, long-lasting
- Full deck replacement and structural tear-downs
- Structural repairs joists, beams, ledger boards, footings
- Deck railing installation wood, metal, glass panel, and cable rail
- Permit acquisition and full City of Yonkers code compliance
- Covered deck and pergola structures
Every deck we build starts with a structural plan reviewed against NYC Department of Buildings requirements. We pull the proper permits, inspect the ledger attachment to your home’s framing, and build to code – so you never have a problem at resale or during a property inspection.
Additional Exterior Services in Yonkers, NY
Masonry & Brick Pointing - Pelham Bay, Bronx
Yonkers has a large stock of older brick homes — and brick, while incredibly durable, needs periodic mortar joint maintenance to stay watertight. For instance, efflorescence (those white mineral stains on brick) is a visible sign that water has already been moving through your masonry. Similarly, spalling bricks and crumbling mortar mean the freeze-thaw cycle is doing active damage right now.
We provide full masonry services including brick mortar repointing, tuckpointing, facade restoration, brownstone restoration, efflorescence removal and treatment, spalling concrete repair, retaining wall construction, stoops and steps repair, parapet wall repair, and precast concrete repair.
As confirmed by the City of Yonkers FAQ (yonkersny.gov): all facade repairs, restoration, or pointing requires a Building Permit. We manage the full permit process on your behalf.
Waterproofing & Concrete - Yonkers, NY
Water damage is the single biggest threat to older Yonkers homes. Therefore, we apply exterior waterproofing membranes, Thoroseal coating applications, caulking and sealant services, and concrete resurfacing to stop water infiltration before it causes structural damage. For buildings with chronic water problems, we first identify the source whether it’s failed mortar joints, cracked concrete, or inadequate drainage and then fix it from the outside in.
Why Choose Best Construction Choice Inc for Exterior Construction in Yonkers?
We’re not going to fill this section with generic marketing words. Here’s the straightforward version of why Yonkers homeowners call us:
Areas We Serve in Yonkers & Westchester County
Yonkers Neighborhoods: Getty Square | Park Hill | Nodine Hill | Lincoln Park | Dunwoodie | Crestwood | Nepera Park | Runyon Heights | Glenwood | Ridge Hill area | Northwest Yonkers | Northeast Yonkers | Southwest Yonkers | Southeast Yonkers
Surrounding Westchester County Areas
- Mount Vernon, NY
- New Rochelle, NY
- White Plains, NY
- Bronxville, NY
- Tarrytown, NY
- Scarsdale, NY
- Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
- South Westchester, NY
Also Serving: Bronx, NY and all neighborhoods along the Westchester–Bronx border
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Frequently Asked Questions
Exterior construction covers all work on the outside of your home — roofing, siding, gutters, chimneys, decks, masonry (brick pointing, facade restoration, stoops, parapet walls), waterproofing, and concrete work. In Yonkers specifically, it also includes navigating the City of Yonkers building permit process and meeting both Yonkers and Westchester County contractor licensing requirements.
According to the City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings (yonkersny.gov), permits are required for roof replacement (when replacing sheathing or adding shingles), deck construction, all facade repairs and pointing work, aluminum siding installation, scaffolding, and sidewalk bridge installation. Vinyl siding does not require a permit. Decks must comply with both the Yonkers Zoning Ordinance and the New York State Building Code. Best Construction Choice Inc manages the full permit process for all applicable work.
What causes exterior wall cracks on Yonkers homes?
The primary cause is the freeze-thaw cycle. Water seeps into mortar joints or concrete, freezes in winter, expands, and physically forces the material apart — season after season. With 26.7% of Yonkers homes built before 1940 (Point2Homes / U.S. Census ACS), many properties are dealing with mortar joints that have simply reached the end of their lifespan. The fix is professional brick repointing with the correct mortar mix for your building’s age and construction type.
What type of siding is best for Yonkers, NY weather?
For Westchester County’s climate — cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers — fiber cement siding (such as HardiePlank) and insulated vinyl siding are both excellent choices. Fiber cement is fire-resistant, holds its shape in extreme temperatures, and holds paint exceptionally well. Insulated vinyl adds an extra layer of energy efficiency and is virtually maintenance-free. The right choice depends on your home’s style, existing wall system, and budget. We’ll walk you through the options clearly during your free estimate.
How long does a roof last in Westchester County, NY?
Standard three-tab asphalt shingles typically last 15 to 20 years in Northeast climates. Architectural (dimensional) shingles generally last 25 to 30 years under normal conditions. Flat roof systems like EPDM or TPO typically last 15 to 25 years depending on maintenance and installation quality. Westchester County’s freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams, and heavy snow loads can shorten these lifespans significantly if ventilation, insulation, and drainage aren’t properly managed.
Why is gutter maintenance so important for Yonkers homes?
When gutters clog or fail, water overflows and saturates the soil directly against your foundation, flows behind siding, and soaks into fascia boards creating rot, mold, and potentially foundation settlement over time. In Yonkers neighborhoods with heavy tree canopy like Lincoln Park and Dunwoodie, gutters typically need to be cleaned at minimum twice a year — once in late fall after leaves drop, and once in early spring. Gutter guard systems can dramatically reduce this maintenance requirement.
Can exterior construction be done in winter in Westchester County?
Yes – several services can be performed year-round, including emergency roofing repairs, waterproofing applications, and interior-side structural work. However, fresh masonry repointing and some sealant applications require temperatures above 40°F for proper curing and adhesion. If you have an active roof leak, water infiltration, or storm damage — don’t wait for spring. Call us immediately at +1 203-391-4261. Delaying water damage repairs through a Westchester winter almost always makes the problem significantly worse.
What is the difference between tuckpointing and brick pointing?
In common use around Yonkers and the broader NYC metro area, both terms refer to the same process: removing old mortar from brick joints and replacing it with fresh mortar. Technically, “tuckpointing” is a specific finishing technique where two different colored mortars are used to create a visual effect — but most Westchester contractors use both terms to mean the same thing: standard mortar joint repointing. What matters most is using the right mortar type and strength for your building’s age. Using modern high-strength mortar on older soft-brick buildings can actually cause the bricks themselves to crack and break apart.
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We’ll come out, take a look, and then give you a straight, honest assessment. No upselling. No pressure. Just a real conversation from contractors who’ve been doing this work in Yonkers and the Bronx for over 15 years.
- Call: +1 203-391-4261
- Website: bestconstructionchoiceinc.com
- Serving: All of Yonkers, NY (10701, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10710) and Westchester County