Brooks Contracting builds, renovates, and develops property for buyers, investors, and developers across Central Jersey. We hold a construction license and a real estate license, which means you get a build price and a property opinion from the same team.
Over 40 years, our real estate construction services in Monmouth County have produced custom homes, an eight-home subdivision, townhome complexes, and dozens of investor renovations. Bring us an address, and we will tell you what it takes to build there.
★ 40+ Years of Experience ★ NJ License #13VH02372300 ★ Builder and Licensed Realtor In-House ★ Serving Monmouth, Ocean & Central New Jersey
A Builder and a Licensed Realtor Under One Roof
Ask a builder about a property, and you get a referral. Ask a realtor what it costs to build, and you get an estimate they cannot stand behind. BCI answers both questions, because both licenses sit inside the same firm.
Licensed Realtor In-House
Melissa Brooks handles sourcing, valuation, and negotiation from our Red Bank office. You get answers the same week you ask.
Full-Scale Builder on the Same Team
The people who price the job, file the permits, and clear township approvals are the people who build it.
An Established Professional Network
Lenders, title companies, real estate attorneys, architects, and engineers we have worked with for four decades.
This structure separates us from most real estate builders and contractors in Ocean County, who can build what you buy but cannot tell you whether you should buy it.
Our Real Estate Construction Services
Build-to-Suit New Construction
Site work, foundations, framing, systems, and finishes on your lot, from lot review through permits, inspections, and certificate of occupancy.
Fix-and-Flip Renovations
Full gut rehabs, kitchens, baths, roofing, siding, windows, and system upgrades, scoped and scheduled to protect your resale margin.
Multi-Unit and Subdivision Development
Townhomes, duplexes, and full subdivisions. Completed work includes Lincroft Estates, eight homes, plus Eagle Oaks and Long Branch townhomes.
Construction Management
Fixed-rate oversight covering trades, suppliers, scheduling, inspections, and change orders when you hold the contracts yourself.
Joint Ventures and Investor Partnerships
Structured construction partnerships on spec builds, multi-unit projects, and land development where we carry risk alongside you.
Pre-Listing Renovation and Sale
Code corrections, kitchen and bath updates, and curb appeal work, then listing and sale handled by our in-house agent.
Pre-Purchase Construction Assessment
Written builder’s opinion covering condition, buildability, budget range, and approval risk, delivered before your due diligence period closes.
Land and Lot Acquisition
Listed and off-market property sourcing, valuation, and negotiation, with buildability screened by the builder before you tour anything.
What We Review Before You Buy
Bring us an address, and we will tell you what the property can support.
- Zoning, setbacks, soil, utilities, grading, and easements
- Flood-zone designation and elevation requirements
- Condition red flags in the foundation, structure, roof, electrical, and plumbing
- A realistic construction budget range and schedule
- Variance and planning board exposure
A home inspector tells you what is broken today. We tell you what it costs to fix, what the township will allow, and whether the numbers still work.
Township Approvals, Variances, and Coastal Requirements
We handle the municipal process from filing to final sign-off.
- Permits filed under the NJ Uniform Construction Code
- Planning and zoning board appearances
- Variance applications
- Every municipal inspection scheduled and cleared
Coastal property carries requirements inland lots never face. Work with us, experienced real estate builders and contractors serving Ocean County who assess flood designation at site review rather than after closing.
- Flood Hazard Area Control Act compliance
- Coastal A Zone foundation standards
- Current NJ DEP and FEMA elevation benchmarks
- Built in Sea Bright, Highlands, Rumson, Tinton Falls, Holmdel, and Lincroft
“This is the second home they built for us, and we would not have trusted this process to anyone else.”
Jeff & Janice Palmadesso, Sea Bright New Build 2025
Speak With a Builder Before You Sign the Contract
Whether you are evaluating a lot, a flip, or a development site, our real estate construction services in Monmouth County start with a free consultation and an honest answer about what the property can support.
Call 732.544.8881 for construction, or reach Melissa Brooks directly at 908.489.5108 for property and land questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can BCI evaluate a property before I purchase it?
Yes. We walk the property, review the lot, flag condition problems, and give you a construction budget range before you commit. Buyers use that assessment to renegotiate a price or walk away from a bad deal.
Do you help find land or investment property in Monmouth and Ocean County?
Yes. Our in-house licensed realtor sources listed and off-market property, and our builder screens each option for buildability before you spend a Saturday touring it.
How do I know whether a lot in New Jersey is buildable?
Zoning, setbacks, soil conditions, utility access, wetlands, and flood designation all decide it. We check each one at site review and explain the variance path when a lot falls short.
Do you work with fix-and-flip and rental property investors?
Yes. Investors need budget discipline, finishes that sell, and a schedule that respects holding costs. Several of our investor clients have brought us multiple properties.
Do you handle permits, variances, and planning board approvals?
Yes, from filing through final inspection. We manage the NJ Uniform Construction Code process, township submissions, and board appearances so you are not chasing a municipal office.