Cambridge Building Permits & Contractor Leads

1,528 indexed permits · 61 active contractors · 419 code violations · Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Cambridge building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 315
Total permit value (90d) $39,310,412
Active contractors 61
Newest permit 2026-07-29

PermitGrab tracks 61 active contractors who pulled 1,528 building permits in Cambridge, MA as of 2026-07-28. Live tracking of 419 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Cambridge building permit activity

Contractors pulled 71 building permits in Cambridge over the last 30 days — down 78.1% from the prior 30 days, with $2,670,816 in declared project value. Over 90 days: 315 permits worth $39,310,412.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. HomeWorks — 20 permits
  2. NEEECO LLC — 14 permits
  3. PELLA OF BOSTON — 11 permits
  4. S+H Construction — 9 permits
  5. SEEAIR, Inc. — 8 permits
  6. Wise Construction — 7 permits
  7. Maintenance Resource Co Inc — 6 permits
  8. RB Farina Roofing — 6 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
1,528
Indexed Permits
61
Active Contractors
419
Code Violations
10
Verified Phones
2026-08-03
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-29
Cambridge had 71 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 36 addition, 17 roofing and 16 interior renovation. The average project value is $78,068.

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1,528 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-26 Structural $2,000 5 Soden St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID 852710)
2026-03-26 Pool/Spa $72,976 16 Forest St Insulation in basement and attuc space The RISE Group, Inc.
2026-03-25 General Construction $75,013 364 Rindge Ave, Unit 20G Renovating ADA unit Lofty Builders
2026-03-25 Plumbing $491,282 1 Brookline Pl Emergency Repair of Leaking Underground Plumbing Pipes NEI General Contracting
2026-03-25 Roofing $190,375 18 Middlesex St Construct a new addition to expand the first-floor dining/kitchen area and secon… VTMC Carpentry INC
2026-03-25 Windows/Doors $3,984 6 SHEPARD ST, Unit 2 Install 5 replacement windows - no structural work
2026-03-25 General Construction $350,000 131 Upland Rd Addition of mud room, new kitchen remodle Crowne Cabinetry
2026-03-25 Windows/Doors $174,710 189 Richdale Ave, Unit B2 remodel 3 bathrooms, update kitchen, install new elipse window, new slider, rebu… John
2026-03-25 Fire Protection $296,254 55 Cambridge Pkwy Interior office renovation on the 4th floor of 55 Cambridge Pkwy. The scope incl… Corderman & Company, Inc.
2026-03-25 General Construction $65,000 457-9 Mt Auburn St downstairs small bathroom tub to shiower conversion all the walls stay changing … Gv premium Builders Corp
2026-03-24 Roofing $3,100,000 73 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA 02138 A four unit building with public lobby.  Green roof with deck. 5 decks. 10 total… Simon Kim
2026-03-24 Demolition $30,000 234 Huron Ave Interior Demo Only Diego Nunes De Souza
2026-03-24 HVAC/Mech $75,450 51 Vassar St Interior conference room selective demolition of the demising wall and replacing… Corderman & Company
2026-03-23 Windows/Doors $5,024 6 Porter Rd, Unit 2L INSTALL 4 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-03-23 Demolition $293,898 182 Memorial Dr Interior selective demolition and interior fit-out of entry, offices, metting ro… AMCON
2026-03-23 General Construction $44,000 100 MAGAZINE ST, Unit 2 Interior renovation of bathroom and bedroom and paint in others. Biella’s Construction Inc
2026-03-23 Windows/Doors $9,800 42 Hawthorn St install 14 triple pane Harvey Classic replacemnet windows Lydon Exteriors
2026-03-23 General Construction $83,032 58 FAYETTE ST, Unit 1 Install new cabinets, replace finishes in bathroom, move 1 laundry setup hjz construction
2026-03-23 Pool/Spa $64,800 55 Washburn Ave 1) Remove all outside wood siding, door and window trim, back stairs and stair r… Antje Danielson
2026-03-21 Windows/Doors $15,837 6 PORTER RD, Unit 2R INSTALL 12 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-03-21 General Construction $3,000 84-90 HAMMOND ST, Unit 84 Air seal bypasses in basement ceiling. Calnan Energy Systems Inc.
2026-03-21 Windows/Doors $15,951 6 PORTER RD, Unit 3R INSTALL 12 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-03-21 Windows/Doors $4,141 6 Porter Rd INSTALL 4 WINDOWS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-03-20 Fire Protection $242,551 73-75 AMES ST This project focuses on the renovation of an existing 2,200 sf laboratory space … StructureTone
2026-03-20 General Construction $11,523 254 Brookline St, Unit 2 replace fiberglass tub/shower unit with new acrylic shower unit Bath Fitter
2026-03-19 Windows/Doors $13,802 204 LARCH RD, Unit 2 remove and replace 2 exterior doors in existing footprint JB Door and Sash
2026-03-19 General Construction $39,300 57 Clifton St Remove existing tub, tub walls and ceramic tiles on walls and floor- Install 30x… F. Giuffrida Construction Co. Inc.
2026-03-19 Roofing $30,000 5 KINNAIRD ST, Unit 2 Enclosure of the top level balcony space to create an interior office area, cons… Elena Koukina
2026-03-19 Fire Protection $759,924 575 Massachusetts Ave RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING VACANT RETAIL SPACE INTO A NEW COMMERCIAL BANKING CENT… Elaine Construction
2026-03-19 General Construction $399,590 975 Memorial Dr Remodel apartment: Full remodel of Kitchen, and two bathrooms; new floor through… Sordan Construction
2026-03-19 General Construction $67,817 11 CHAUNCY ST, Unit A Bathroom remodel. Replace vanity, tile in the shower and tub areas, replace floo… S+H Construction
2026-03-19 Structural $4,000 85 CUSHING ST, Unit 1 UNIT 1 - Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID…
2026-03-19 General Construction $28,000 950 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Unit 512 Rennovate main bathroom, update fixtures in secondary bathroom. GT Home Service
2026-03-18 HVAC/Mech $104,600 104 Lakeview Ave Remove the existing kitchen and closet upstairs.Install three new closets along … Glod Restoration & Renovation
2026-03-18 General Construction $71,350 82 Cushing St Replace kitchen cabinet, countertops. Replace dishwasher, range hood. S+H Construction
2026-03-18 Plumbing $7,385 130 MT AUBURN ST, Unit 113 1-bedroom unit Bathroom repairs after water leak for insulation, electrical, plu… ServiceMaster by Gilmore
2026-03-18 General Construction $6,500 149 Hancock St Interior stair repair FITZGERALD RESTORATION SERVICES INC.
2026-03-18 General Construction $7,657 162-164 CHILTON ST, Unit 2 Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation.  Work Scope Attached EZinsul Inc
2026-03-18 Structural $14,000 352-354 BROADWAY, Unit 352 Perform structural repairs to corner of home where vehicle impact occured, per r… S+H Construction
2026-03-18 Structural $2,150,000 307 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Construct a three story 9 unit residential building.  It will be a silightly rai… Peter Quinn Architects LLC
2026-03-18 Demolition $30,000 37 Larch Rd Demolition of all interior finishes.  Remove existing addition. Reconstruction t… Thoughtforms-Corp
2026-03-18 Structural $4,000 10 Wyman Rd Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID's:  8519… HomeWorks
2026-03-18 Roofing $41,029,015 300 Third St PHASE 1: Multi-level renovation of existing offices/lab/process support spaces, … Consigli Construction Co
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors $127,000 126 Oxford St, Unit 1 Full basement renovation of an already finished basement. Relocate bathroom. Rep… American Precision Developers
2026-03-17 Fire Protection $1,931,470 1175 Cambridge St The project comprises a gut renovation of the 1st floor of an existing building … Northern Contracting Corp
2026-03-17 General Construction $2,000 70 York St Removal of existing kitchen on second floor. Remove appliances, cabinets, counte… Bespoke Exterior Remodeling
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors $441,770 19-21 SHEPARD ST, Unit 19/21 Select replacment of windows and minor masonry repairs to include spot pointing … ESI Waterproofing and Masonry Restoration Inc.
2026-03-17 General Construction $303,494 241 UPLAND RD, Unit 2 Partial renovation including a second-floor kitchen remodel and a third-floor do… ALLSTON CONTRACTORS INC
2026-03-17 Roofing $222,032 100 North First St Exterior Cladding Repairs - Replacement of damaged/saturated materials, Installa… Schnell Contracting Limited NE, LLC
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors $46,414 70 Hampshire St window replacement Bearing Point Builders Inc
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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 1528+ 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 2026-07-28. 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 71 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 1528 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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