Cambridge Building Permits & Contractor Leads

11,523 indexed permits · 61 active contractors · 419 code violations · Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Cambridge building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 322
Total permit value (90d) $39,520,547
Active contractors 61
Newest permit 2026-07-29

PermitGrab tracks 61 active contractors who pulled 11,523 building permits in Cambridge, MA as of 2026-07-29. Live tracking of 419 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Cambridge building permit activity

Contractors pulled 69 building permits in Cambridge over the last 30 days — down 67.2% from the prior 30 days, with $2,895,466 in declared project value. Over 90 days: 322 permits worth $39,520,547.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. HomeWorks — 20 permits
  2. NEEECO LLC — 13 permits
  3. PELLA OF BOSTON — 11 permits
  4. S+H Construction — 9 permits
  5. RB Farina Roofing — 9 permits
  6. Wise Construction — 7 permits
  7. SEEAIR, Inc. — 7 permits
  8. Maintenance Resource Co Inc — 5 permits
  9. WINDOW WORLD — 5 permits
  10. Fisher Windows — 5 permits
Biggest project this month
$690,000 · Building: Alteration and Addition · 130 Brookline St · The Richmond Group
11,523
Indexed Permits
61
Active Contractors
419
Code Violations
10
Verified Phones
2026-08-04
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-29
Cambridge had 69 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 34 addition, 18 roofing and 15 interior renovation. The average project value is $79,876.

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11,523 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-23 Structural $6,000 7 Athens St SUPPORT AN EXISTING BEAM IN THE UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH 6 NEW LALLY COLUMNS AND… NEXT DAY PAINTING & SERVICES INC
2026-07-23 Roofing $29,503 279 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit 3 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … northeast industrial roof inc
2026-07-23 General Construction $3,335 106 Spring St Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing Revise
2026-07-23 Roofing $41,900 47-49 PEMBERTON ST, Unit 3 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … RB Farina Roofing
2026-07-22 General Construction $68,328 88 STANDISH ST, Unit 1 remove and replace existing THREE 91sqft rear decks - install THREE new 91sqft r… Capital Construction Contracting, Inc.
2026-07-21 Plumbing $89,900 983 Memorial Dr open wet walls to accomadate replacement of plumbing stacj and rebuld after plum… Maintenance Resource Co Inc
2026-07-20 Windows/Doors $8,500 577 Franklin St Enlarge front basement window, dig out one half of basement ( approx 12' x 20' )… CBurrell Contracting
2026-07-17 General Construction $3,289 33 Pleasant St mass save insulation #33A Brian Luz
2026-07-17 Roofing $6,750 6 Channing Pl Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … gerson alves
2026-07-17 General Construction $2,711 103 Raymond St Weatherization, Insulation, Air Sealing Revise
2026-07-16 Roofing $13,450 147 RICHDALE AVE, Unit 147, Cambridge, MA 02140 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … Gerson B Alves
2026-07-16 General Construction $10,094 19-21 MAGOUN ST, Unit 21 Emergency work: Front stairs were removed by a different contractor who never ca… IPI Renovations, Inc.
2026-07-14 Roofing $25,171 16 BUENA VISTA PK, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02140 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … Ranch Roofing Inc
2026-07-14 Roofing $168,098 330 Mt Auburn St Replacing existign Verizon antennas at the existing locations with new antenna m… Mark J Ludwig
2026-07-14 Roofing $28,262 2 Waterman Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … RB Farina Roofing
2026-07-14 Roofing $7,000 226 Allston St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … Bryan Duby Construction
2026-07-13 Roofing $10,582 24-R Antrim St Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … RB Farina Roofing
2026-07-13 Roofing $25,695 40 Washburn Ave Shingle Roof Replacement and installation of two Velux Skylights, models VSS C04… M&M Skylights
2026-07-13 General Construction $287,000 137 Oxford St Minor interior renovation of the existing building, updates to existing kitchens… Boardman and Company
2026-07-10 General Construction $27,230 75 Sidney St 3rd floor lab renovation/ reconfiguration for new equipment. Siena Construction
2026-07-10 Windows/Doors $110,412 2 Walker Street Pl Kitchen Renovation - Replace cabinets, Flooring, Wall reconfiguration for cabine… Platt Builders
2026-07-10 General Construction $10,250 292 Concord Ave Remove the partial-height glass partition and build a partial-height solid parti… A1 General Services Inc.
2026-07-10 General Construction $11,500 11 West St Install Intellijack support system to stabilize floor joist or beams as shown. w… Groundworks
2026-07-09 General Construction $48,000 44 Linnaean St removal of existing ADA ramp and rails and replacement onto existing footprint craftman & wright
2026-07-09 Pool/Spa $690,000 130 Brookline St Phase 2 of this project will include renovations to the first floor laboratories… The Richmond Group
2026-07-08 Demolition $45,000 41 Saville St Front porch.  Demo complete an make new.  Everything keep the same location. And… Byron Monroy
2026-07-08 Roofing $23,450 91 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … Harry's Construction Inc
2026-07-07 Fire Protection $45,000 1 Broadway, Unit 4 Renovation of existing kitchen and construction of interior partitions and doors… CIC
2026-07-07 General Construction $130,485 23 Hollis St Install new bathroom additon Alewife Co.
2026-07-07 General Construction $297,818 134 Massachusetts Ave Installation of W40x149 and W21x83 beams in building 2 on the 5th floor for the … Shawmut Design and Construction
2026-07-06 Plumbing $97,000 6 CRAWFORD ST, Unit 6/B The studio was flooded. The scope of work includes installing a new sump pump, a… Sweet home painting & remodeling
2026-07-05 Roofing $27,400 40 Coolidge Hill Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … ALAN BURKE
2026-07-02 Demolition $620,885 233 Massachusetts Ave Selective non-structural demolition of existing tenant spaces on floors 1-3 for … Columbia Construction
2026-07-02 Windows/Doors $45,382 31 Hubbard Ave Install new replacement windows with proper flashing, sealants and insulation wh… United Home Experts
2026-07-01 Structural $7,000 48 Hudson Pl Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (  874259 and 874… HomeWorks
2026-07-01 General Construction $199,266 455 Main St 5th floor renovation of fish suite/lab. Siena Construction Corporation
2026-07-01 General Construction $345,000 983 Memorial Dr, Unit 101 Gut renovation of the unit, new bathrooms, updated flooring, plaster walls per p… Frietas Brothers, Inc.
2026-06-30 Windows/Doors $17,571 320 Rindge Ave REMOVE & REPLACE 5 WINDOWS; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
2026-06-30 General Construction $14,225 22 Winter St Converting the laundry room into a bathroom on the first floor. Jay Dharia
2026-06-30 General Construction $24,495 14 FAYETTE ST, Unit 4 Deck Replacement. Replace rotted post and framing members. Gilman Guidelli & Bellow
2026-06-30 Pool/Spa $155,000 32 Highland St Enclose existing front porch creating enclosed space-Extend front entry landing … Opus Master Builders, Inc.
2026-06-29 Demolition $5,900 57 Cushing St The existing front entry stair platform, measuring  4’-6” x 3’-8”, is deteriorat… LC Carpentry Masonry
2026-06-29 Plumbing $152,000 75-83 CAMBRIDGE PKWY, Unit E807 Demo of the kitchen down to sheetrock. installation of new flooring, cabinets, p… Olney Contracting
2026-06-29 General Construction $12,000 2 Bond St Remove affected bathroom flooring and ceiling below from water damage AirCare Industries
2026-06-29 General Construction $795,671 47 Jay St Single family structure located on the same parcel as rear two family building. … JUSTIN ROBERT MACFARLANE
2026-06-28 General Construction $27,600 10 Corporal Mcternan St Bathroom Renovation E&N Construction LLC
2026-06-27 General Construction $23,172 35-41 JAY ST, Unit D Remove existing primary bedroom closet and replace with larger closet. C-Concept Corporation
2026-06-26 General Construction $52,900 41 LINNAEAN ST, Unit 2 Remodel of existing first floor bathroom within the existing footprint. Express Remodeling Group
2026-06-26 Structural $6,000 44 Second St Deck repairs - replace rotted deck boards and rails.  No structural work to be c… Triple Beam Carpentry
2026-06-26 General Construction $21,101 31 Richard Ave Installing Ortal Heat Gas Fireplace. JP Construction
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 3 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Renewal by Andersen 69 (3) Windows & Doors $18,287 Verifying…
2. Wise Construction 📞 1 permits/30d 52 (4) Addition $717,030 🔒 Reveal
3. The Richmond Group 1 permits/30d 43 (2) Addition $1,425,322 Verifying…
4. NEEECO LLC 📞 42 (6) Addition $8,272 🔒 Reveal
5. Siena Construction 1 permits/30d 38 (1) Interior Renovation $354,570 Verifying…
6. Gloucester Builders Inc. 36 (3) Addition $122,149 Verifying…
7. HomeWorks 3 permits/30d 34 (10) Addition $6,450 🔒 Reveal
8. Siena Construction Corporation 34 (4) Addition $434,202 Verifying…
9. Fresh Start Contracting 34 (2) Addition $95,892 Verifying…
10. Fisher Windows 29 (2) Windows & Doors $14,900 Verifying…
11. Columbia Construction Company 25 (2) Interior Renovation $2,340,066 Verifying…
12. SEEAIR, Inc. 22 (3) Addition $7,525 🔒 Reveal
13. WINDOW WORLD 📞 21 (2) Windows & Doors $6,882 🔒 Reveal
14. PELLA OF BOSTON 19 (6) Windows & Doors $20,937 Verifying…
15. Shawmut Design and Construction 1 permits/30d 17 (2) Interior Renovation $3,541,462 Verifying…
16. J. Calnan & Associates, Inc. 12 (1) Addition $1,052,968 Verifying…
17. RB Farina Roofing ⚠️ 1 11 (5) Roofing $14,931 Verifying…
18. G. Greene Construction 11 (1) Addition $293,107 Verifying…
19. Walsh Brothers, Inc. 9 (1) Addition $831,484 Verifying…
20. Alaina Bart 9 (1) HVAC $17,871 Verifying…
21. Gilman, Guidelli & Bellow 9 (1) Addition $95,351 Verifying…
22. StructureTone 9 (1) Addition $1,888,893 Verifying…
23. hamell builders 9 (1) Addition $16,989 Verifying…
24. Piers MacNaughton 8 (4) Addition $7,556 Verifying…
25. Maintenance Resource Co Inc 1 permits/30d 8 (2) Addition $58,694 Verifying…

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Permit Types in Cambridge
Construction Activity in Cambridge

New building permits in Cambridge, Massachusetts indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Cambridge Building Permits

Cambridge, Massachusetts processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11523+ Cambridge building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Cambridge requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Cambridge.

How Contractors Use Cambridge Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cambridge use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Cambridge building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Cambridge electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Cambridge open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Cambridge this week?

The most active contractors filing in Cambridge right now include Renewal by Andersen, Wise Construction, The Richmond Group, NEEECO LLC and Siena Construction. PermitGrab tracks 61 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Cambridge permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Cambridge is dated 2026-07-29. Expected daily • newest record 6d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Cambridge right now?

In the last 30 days, Cambridge permitting activity covers 69 new building permits alongside 419 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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419 open code violations in Cambridge, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Cambridge building permits

Search recent Cambridge, MA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Cambridge building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Cambridge Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cambridge?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11523 building permits in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Cambridge permit data?

PermitGrab collects Cambridge daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Cambridge?

Contractors find leads in Cambridge by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Cambridge permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Cambridge = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Cambridge GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Cambridge addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Cambridge are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Cambridge renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Cambridge permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Cambridge mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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