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
2026-08-03
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
2026-06-26 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 $11,450 25 Locke St Tub bathroom Tile Surround Renovation - Layout will remain the same. USA Tile and Painting Corp
2026-06-25 Windows/Doors $510,000 989 MEMORIAL DR, Unit G90 Interior Renovation to existing Condominium. No structural changes, no exterior … Ecu Habitat
2026-06-25 Plumbing $17,348 56-58 FAIRMONT ST, Unit 1 Bathtub to Shower Replacement with new LVT flooring, toilet & R&R vanity. All ne… PIC Home Pros, LLC
2026-06-25 Fire Protection $354,762 301 Binney St Exploratory Deconstruction of ACT ceiling system on the 4th floor (west) lab spa… DPR Contruction
2026-06-25 Demolition $34,621 87 BRISTOL ST, Unit 1C Emergency water damage repairs due to active leak. Selective demolition to inves… S+H Construction
2026-06-25 General Construction $17,000 27 Kinnaird St Replace deck boards and railing system. DRD Contracting Inc
2026-06-25 General Construction $1,000 1586 CAMBRIDGE ST, Unit Air seal and insulate basement sills and overhang. Superior Insulation
2026-06-25 Plumbing $20,000 169 MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY, Unit 612 Bathroom Renovation (2 Bathrooms):Demolish and dispose of existing bathtubs, van… Tiago Gouvea
2026-06-25 Demolition $128,325 1972 Massachusetts Ave MINIMAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND MEP/FP. RECONFIGURATION O… Lake Contracting, Inc.
2026-06-24 General Construction $673,900 1 Shaler Ln Masonry repointing and limited facade repairs PJ Spillane
2026-06-24 Plumbing $67,745 950 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Unit 319 Remodel 2 bathrooms and a kitchen.  All plumbing to stay in same locations. Tom Sawyer Pro painters inc dba Tom Lindsley Builders
2026-06-24 Roofing $700,000 29 Garden St Repointing of mortar joints, selective masonry repair to facade, cut out and re-… PJ Spillane
2026-06-24 Roofing $21,720 122 Charles St • Replacement of various rotten exterior trim and clapboards on the building.• R… Tom Sawyer pro Painters Inc DBA Tom LIndsley Builders
2026-06-24 General Construction $4,920 31 Vineyard St Replace front steps Tom Sawyer Pro Painters DBA Tom LIndsley Builders
2026-06-24 Windows/Doors $11,764 147 CUSHING ST, Unit 4 Installation of (4) Full Frame Window Inserts. No structural changes. Infinity Replacement LLC
2026-06-24 Pool/Spa $145,000 39 Jfk St Structural reinforcement work at existing 3rd floor tenant space, including sele… Corderman&Company
2026-06-24 General Construction $27,822 20-22 PETERS ST, Unit 20/1 Repair of Water damaged basement Justin Kelly Contracting
2026-06-24 Plumbing $699,780 16 Channing St Replacement of all windows in existing locations and sizes in like kind. Cosmeti… FBN Construction
2026-06-24 Demolition $784,921 62 Linnaean St Barnard Hall patio replacement project.  Work to include the demolition of exist… Shawmut Design and Construction
2026-06-24 Windows/Doors $52,500 76 Oxford Ave Renovate kitchen and bathroom and install replacement windows. Ned Flaherty Fine Home Finishings llc
2026-06-24 Roofing $23,421 60 Grozier Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … JRG Enterprises Inc. dba Aspen Roofing Services
2026-06-24 General Construction $27,700 17 LOCUST TER, Unit 2 Kitchen renovationaddition of one half bath with a laundry Mariana Altoe DelloIacono
2026-06-24 General Construction $9,040 17 TREMONT ST, Unit 17/1 Bathtub to Shower stall conversion Quality Works Contracting, LLC
2026-06-23 Roofing $38,500 107 First St Waterproofing at Garage Wall Abutting Sidewalk Eagle Restoration & Contracting, Inc.
2026-06-23 General Construction $9,500 243-245 CONCORD AVE, Unit 16 replace steps in kind exact same dimensionModify railing to terminate to house w… G.L.J Home Improvement Corp
2026-06-23 Roofing $24,696 22-24 SODEN ST, Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02139 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … JP Carroll Roofing LLC
2026-06-23 Pool/Spa $2,572,306 245 First St 21,000 SF fitout of Level 4 of 245 First Street building to accommodate 2 new te… The Richmond Group
2026-06-23 Windows/Doors $9,091 133-137 CHESTNUT ST, Unit 137 INSTALL 5 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. JB SASH DOORS AND WINDOWS
2026-06-23 Roofing $18,489 344 Concord Ave NO STRUCTURAL WORK just the 2nd floor Deck floor removal, removal of the rubber … RC Works
2026-06-23 Windows/Doors $826,536 675 West Kendall St Replacement/reconfiguration of 9 doors in order to reclassify control areas into… Architectural Environments, Inc.
2026-06-22 General Construction $3,000 307 Allston St Replace side entryway of 309 Allston St with a new entryway with larger platform… Joanne Carroll
2026-06-22 General Construction $42,200 82 Clifton St Back porches repairs on the three levels. Remove pvc ceilings and faceboards to … Fnf carpentry inc
2026-06-22 Structural $20,075 117 Second St Second Floor Bathroom - Replace shower stall, no structural change. HIP Construction
2026-06-21 General Construction $16,000 6 CRAWFORD ST, Unit 6/5 Replace kitchen cabinets OLVIN CASTILLO
2026-06-20 Windows/Doors $2,586 73 Hampshire St Install new replacement windows with proper flashing ,sealants and insulation wh… United Home Experts
2026-06-19 General Construction 103 Raymond St Installing 6 zone ductless mini split system. Converting 24' framing to 16' fram… Revise Heating and Cooling
2026-06-19 Windows/Doors $4,176 106 Inman St, Unit 2 INSTALL 1 WINDOW FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-06-19 General Construction $264,965 212 Lexington Ave First floor kitchen and bathroom renovation Greenmen Builders
2026-06-18 Roofing $29,368 43 Fayette St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … RB Farina Roofing
2026-06-18 Roofing $734,500 21 Harvard Yard Thayer Hall: Complete replacement of 34 VELUX GGL PK10 3070 skylights, restorati… WS Aiken LLC
2026-06-18 Windows/Doors $73,000 31 Creighton St Widen two door ways in the first floor. Create a new door to an existing closet … Wendel Klein Design Build
2026-06-18 General Construction $57,000 280 HARVARD ST, Unit 4D Remodel bathrooms with new tiles and new toilets and vanities, in two bathrooms,… Sikha LLC
2026-06-18 Roofing $14,609 82 Winter St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … RB Farina Roofing
2026-06-18 Roofing $9,100 43 Fenno St House had a bad leak from ice dams. Fix wiring issues in kitchen and bathroom. R… Harney Building and Contracting INC
2026-06-18 Roofing $423,500 2 Prescott St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … WS Aiken LLC
2026-06-18 General Construction $97,500 23 Tufts St Install 3 new footings for deck. Install new posts and floor joists where existi… MacMarin Development LLC
2026-06-18 Plumbing $36,400 32 COPLEY ST, Unit 2 Interior remodel of existing 3rd floor primary bathroom, including selective dem… Artisan Homes & Renovations Inc
2026-06-17 Roofing $16,000 147 SHERMAN ST, Unit 203 construction of wall, installation of new skylight and  replacement of rooftop A… Remodelwerks LLC
2026-06-17 Demolition $332,063 610 Main St The project consists of the phased reconfiguration of the existing conference ro… Holt Construction Corp.
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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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