Commercial construction
Offices, retail, restaurants and mixed-use buildings. For operating stores, we plan work around closing time to keep disruption and downtime to a minimum.
Sum Builders Corp · General contractor
Every detail adds up.
Owner-led by Arvind Choudhary. One builder, one phone number, from first estimate to final walkthrough.
“No job too big. No job too small. Every one gets the same care.” Arvind Choudhary
The price you sign is the price you pay.
Line-item estimates. No surprise change orders.
You will never have to chase us for an update.
Weekly progress reports, and a real person who picks up.
Let's build yours.
Free estimate. A real reply within one business day.
Sum Builders Corp · General contractor
Every detail adds up.
Owner-led by Arvind Choudhary. The price you sign is the price you pay.
“No job too big. No job too small. Every one gets the same care.” Arvind Choudhary
Get a free estimate+01Why people switch builders
Most projects don't fail on the big stuff.
They fail on the small things nobody owned. So we own all of them.
Ghosted after the deposit.→One owner. One number. Answered.
The price kept climbing.→Line-item quotes. Changes priced before work starts.
Left guessing for weeks.→A written schedule and a weekly update.
A site that looked like a war zone.→Thorough cleanup after every shift. A store ready to welcome customers.
+02What we build
One builder for the whole job.
Ground-up or remodel, home or business. Scope, schedule and budget stay under one roof, so you always know who is responsible.
Custom homes
Houses built around the way you live, by a builder who answers the phone.
Renovations and additions
Remodels, fit-outs and additions, phased around your home or business. After-hours store work helps avoid days of lost trading.
Design-build
Design and construction under one contract. Fewer handoffs, faster answers, one team responsible.
Pre-construction
Budgets, permits and schedules worked out before anyone breaks ground.
Construction management
Owner-side oversight of cost, quality and safety on bigger or multi-contractor jobs.
+Built around your business
You close up. We get to work.
Your store should not have to lose days of business for work that can happen after closing. We plan repairs and renovations around your trading hours, with thorough cleaning before the next opening.
Work around closing time.
We schedule work after your store closes and phase the job to keep you trading. We agree on access, work areas and reopening needs before we start.
Clean enough to welcome customers.
Store cleaning is part of the job. We protect surrounding areas, remove work debris and thoroughly clean the work area and affected store surfaces after every shift.
Repairs and maintenance experts.
From everyday wear to recurring upkeep, we handle ongoing store repairs and maintenance with the same care as a full build. One familiar team to help keep your premises in shape.
+03How we work
Four steps. No surprises.
Most construction trouble lives in the gaps between people. This is how we close them.
Step 01
Walk the site
We visit, measure and listen. You tell us what you need and what you can spend.
Step 02
Get a line-item price
Every cost written out, line by line. If something changes later, you see the price before any work starts.
Step 03
Build, with weekly updates
A written schedule, a clean site and a progress report every week. You never have to chase us.
Step 04
Walk it through together
We walk the finished job with you, close every item on the punch list, and stand behind it with a warranty.
Very experienced · Insured
+04The owner
Built on one name.
Sum Builders Corp is owner-led by Arvind Choudhary. When you call, you reach the person whose name is on the business, and Arvind stays on your project from the first site walk to the final punch list.
That is the whole idea behind the name. A building is the sum of thousands of small calls. Get each one right, and the total takes care of itself.
“No job too big. No job too small. Every one gets the same care.”
Arvind ChoudharyFounder and owner, Sum Builders Corp · arvind@sumbuilders.com
Commercial · New York City · approx. 1,200 sq ft
New Papa John's store
Build-out for a new Papa John's: white subway tile walls and service counter, wood-look plank flooring, a green board-and-batten feature wall, a reclaimed wood header over the pickup window, track lighting and stainless trim throughout.
- Tile and counters
- Flooring
- Feature wall
- Lighting
New build · approx. 6,500 sq ft
Luxury residence
A new custom home, built from the ground up: a stucco-panel facade, stone veneer base and chimney, an arched entry with wrought iron doors, metal-roofed bay windows and a tiled upper balcony.
- New construction
- Stone veneer
- Balcony tile
- Finish work
Commercial · New York City · approx. 1,000 sq ft
Second Papa John's store
Another Papa John's, built to the same standard: white brick and subway tile, a reclaimed wood header with lettering under warm backlighting, wood-look plank floors, a green feature wall and a tiled service counter.
- Interior build-out
- Tile
- Signage wall
- Storefront
Addition · approx. 1,200 sq ft
Home addition
A side addition on a brick colonial: a new foundation, wall framing and a full roof structure, all tied into the existing house.
- Foundation
- Framing
- Roof structure
Renovation and repair
Kitchens, stairs, porches and roofs
No job too small. A full kitchen with an island and built-in appliances, new oak stair treads and railing, a front portico with columns, and a worn-out roof stripped down to the deck for replacement.
- Kitchens
- Stairs
- Porches
- Roofing
+Where we buy
Trusted suppliers.
We hold contractor accounts with the suppliers below, so we pay contractor pricing on materials. Good materials at better prices.
- Contractor accountThe Home DepotBuilding materials
- Contractor accountLowe'sBuilding materials
- Contractor accountSherwin-WilliamsPaint and coatings
- Contractor accountBest Quality LumberLumber · Flushing, NY
Our contractor pricing is your pricing.
We pass those discounts straight on to our clients.
Supplier names are shown to identify where we buy. Sum Builders Corp is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies.
=The total
Add it up.
What matters most on your project? Tap everything that counts.
?Straight answers
Questions people ask before they call.
Can you work after our store closes?
Yes. We can schedule work around closing time and phase repairs or renovations to help you avoid shutting the store for days. We agree on the work and reopening schedule in advance. If any part of the job needs a longer closure, we explain that before work starts.
Will the store be cleaned before we reopen?
Yes. We take exceptional care with store cleaning: protecting surrounding areas, removing work debris and thoroughly cleaning the work area and affected surfaces after each shift. Cleanup and reopening checks are part of the agreed plan.
Do you handle ongoing repairs and maintenance?
Yes. Ongoing repairs and maintenance are a core part of our work. We can help with individual repairs and planned upkeep, scheduled around your store's operations. Tell us what needs attention and we will work out the scope and timing with you.
What happens if the plan changes mid-project?
You get a written price for the change before any work on it starts. Nothing is added to your bill without your sign-off.
How will I know how the job is going?
You get a written schedule at the start and a progress update every week, plus a direct line to Arvind.
How do payments work?
Payments follow the work, on a schedule written into your contract. You pay for progress you can see.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are very experienced, insured contractors, and proof of insurance is available on request.
Do you get better prices on materials?
Yes. We hold contractor accounts with The Home Depot, Lowe's, Sherwin-Williams and Best Quality Lumber in Flushing, NY, and we pass those discounts on to our clients.
What size projects do you take on?
No job too big, no job too small. We take on everything from a single-room renovation to a ground-up commercial building, and every one gets the same care. Not sure if we are the right fit? Ask. We will tell you straight.
Where do you work?
All across New York and New Jersey. We have built in New York City, in Levittown, Hempstead and East Meadow on Long Island, and in Franklin Park and New Brunswick, New Jersey. Not sure if we cover your area? Call (516) 884-9911 and ask.
How fast will I hear back?
Within one business day, from a real person.
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Replies within one business day- Call(516) 884-9911
- Emailcontact@sumbuilders.com
- Service areaNew York City, Long Island and New Jersey
- Office hoursMon to Fri, 7am to 5pm. After-hours store work by arrangement.
+Careers
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Skilled trades, superintendents and project managers who take pride in clean, careful work. Steady projects and room to grow.
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