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A&e Construction

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Updated: Jun 03, 2026

A&e Construction

A&E Construction Co. is a premier construction firm headquartered in Upper Darby, PA with a branch office in Lindenwold, NJ. Serving the Mid-Atlantic Region since 1978, A&E Construction Co. has repeatedly succeeded in exceeding the expectations of its institutional, commercial, retail, private development and municipal clients. Founded by Bud Santora, A&E Construction Co. has grown from four employees to its current staff of over seventy full-time employees. Bud Santora was responsible for instilling a philosophy of unyielding dedication to providing premium service and quality to clients of A&E. It is this philosophy that continues to drive A&E through his sons Bill Santora, CEO, and Tony Santora, President, as they continue to lead the business their father started.

During our almost 40 years, A&E has experienced steady growth and built strong relationships with our clients. Over 70% of our business is through repeat customers and recommendations.

From BuildZoom: A&e Construction, 2479 Pennington Rd, Pennington, NJ (Employees: Bill Santora and Tony Santora) holds a Home Improvement Business Contr license and 4 other licenses according to the New Jersey license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 88,231 New Jersey licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring A&e Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Building Permits by A&e Construction

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Alteration

1800 Bishops Gate Blvd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ, 08054

2021-07-16

Tenant fit out

Valuation:

$1,956,416

Permit #:

C-21-01801

Status:

plan review pending

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New

Pbhharbor Sta S, Bayonne, NJ

2020-01-14

Coc (lidl)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

20-01-006+A

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building plumbingelectrical fire

133 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

2015-03-24

Renovations to existing building for storage facility tco for first floor storage area only

Valuation:

$5,527,956

Permit #:

20150873

Status:

issued

Fee:

$92,294

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building electrical

111 Mc Govern Dr, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

2015-02-06

Replace dock levelors & ramps; install new overhead doors

Valuation:

$235,000

Permit #:

20150376

Status:

issued

Fee:

$3,949

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Elevator

133 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

2016-09-19

Furnish and install 4 new gearless traction elevators

Valuation:

$720,000

Permit #:

20150873+H

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,556

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building plumbingelectrical fire

133 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

2016-03-07

Update building renovation permit: include addition of three commercial spaces

Valuation:

$132,500

Permit #:

20150873+D

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,806

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

111 Mc Govern Dr, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

2015-11-24

Repair and replace dock levelers and concrete floors

Valuation:

$379,130

Permit #:

20154186

Status:

final

Fee:

$6,407

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

124 142 First St., Jersey City, NJ, 07302

2015-06-18

Heat pump for storage units

Valuation:

$1,106,001

Permit #:

20150873+A

Status:

issued

Fee:

$980

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

124 142 First St., Jersey City, NJ, 07302

2014-12-16

Interior demolition

Valuation:

$945,000

Permit #:

20144337

Status:

issued

Fee:

$15,971

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Alteration

Pbhharbor Sta S, Bayonne, NJ

2020-02-18

New two story building with lidl grocery store

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

20-01-006+B

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Fire

124 142 First St., Jersey City, NJ, 07302

2015-06-02

Fire pump & fire alarm system

Valuation:

$665,000

Permit #:

20150873+B

Status:

issued

Fee:

$7,096

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building electrical

133 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

2015-03-12

Temp construction office trailer

Valuation:

$4,150

Permit #:

20150729

Status:

issued

Fee:

$148

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Alteration

1220 Hooper Avenue Elite Nails, Toms River Township, NJ

2015-08-18

No Description Available

Valuation:

$270,900

Permit #:

15-05332

Status:

issued

Fee:

$6,724

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

111 Mc Govern Dr, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

2016-01-19

Install new floor drain

Valuation:

$5,500

Permit #:

20154186+A

Status:

final

Fee:

$80

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

133 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

2016-03-07

Hvac (4)

Valuation:

$8,000

Permit #:

20150873+F

Status:

issued

Fee:

$295

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

111 Mc Govern Dr, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

2015-06-11

Replace existing emergency lights

Valuation:

$5,500

Permit #:

20150376+A

Status:

issued

Fee:

$60

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Alteration

2323 Route 37 E, Toms River Township, NJ

2014-08-07

No Description Available

Valuation:

$175,500

Permit #:

13-08799

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Fire

124 142 First St., Jersey City, NJ, 07302

2015-06-04

Gas fired appliances

Valuation:

$2,000

Permit #:

20150873+C

Status:

issued

Fee:

$79

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Alteration/remodel

2999 E Evesham Rd, Voorhees, NJ, 8043

2012-02-29

Install ballasted photovoltaic system (roof mounted)

Valuation:

$90,000

Permit #:

11-1168

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Fire

133 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

2016-03-07

2 gfa & 6 fan coil

Valuation:

$1,000

Permit #:

20150873+E

Status:

issued

Fee:

$202

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Verified License

License #	13VH06508100
Status	Active
State	New Jersey
Type	Home Improvement Business Contr

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.

Verify this license's status for A&e Construction at the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Verified License

License #	13VH00799300
Status	Active
State	New Jersey
Type	Home Improvement Business Contr

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.

Verify this license's status for A&e Construction at the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

License Not Verified

License #	13VH01729200
Status	Active
State	New Jersey
Type	Home Improvement Contractor

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2021. Check the current license status of A&e Construction with the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

License Not Verified

License #	PA011503
Status	Active
State	Pennsylvania

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2025. Check the current license status of A&e Construction with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Inactive License

License #	13VH01729200
Status	Inactive
State	New Jersey
Type	Home Improvement Business Contr

According to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.

Check this license's status for A&e Construction at the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

99

BuildZoom Score

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Insured

Insurer	Merchants Insurance Group
Insured up to	$1,000,000

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Permits

Building permit records show that A&e Construction has worked on 11 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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Does A&E Construction carry a valid contracting license?

The state of New Jersey does not offer a contractor license designation. State law does require contractors to register annually with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. This registration must be prominently displayed on all of the contractors commercial vehicles, places of business, and business related documents, contracts, and correspondence. The registration number must begin with the letters HIC reg.#

A&E Construction currently holds license 13VH06508100, 13VH00799300, 13VH01729200, PA011503 (Home Improvement Business Contr, Home Improvement Contractor), which was Active when we last checked.

Your liability risk when hiring A&E Construction

New Jersey state law requires all contractors to maintain an active general liability policy. It is always a good idea to hire contractors with both general liability and workers' compensation insurance policies. Request copies of both insurance certificates before any work begins.

A&E Construction holds a $1,000,000 insurance policy with Merchants Insurance Group.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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