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 2026-07-28

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 · 2026-07-28
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
2026-03-05 Structural $11,000 42 Hawthorn St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-39686). Homeworks Energy
2026-03-05 Windows/Doors $22,950 140 Magazine St Install 10 Andersen replacement windows. non structural Three Sons Window & Door, inc
2026-03-04 Windows/Doors $109,500 39 Hubbard Ave General home repairs to include, bathroom remodel, siding repairs, removal of de… Newell Contracting
2026-03-04 Pool/Spa $40,230 110 Jackson St Bathroom renovation. Install a new dormer to allow space for a stand up shower. … Lanusse
2026-03-04 Roofing $45,348 8 Highland St Replace basement door and add a small roof above basement door entrance. My Estate Concierge
2026-03-04 General Construction $70,000 1 Jay St We are looking to install flooring and redoing walls paint Nicholas
2026-03-04 General Construction $10,000 82 Inman St Clean Joe will be removing all fire/water affected drywalls, ceilings, and floor… Clean Joe
2026-03-04 General Construction $5,200 93 Inman St Supply and install approximately 30’ of 6" round stainless steel liner, install … Best Chimney Services
2026-03-03 Windows/Doors $18,000 120 Rindge Ave Change the doors at #45. currently steel. Installing Aluminum framed, commercial… Residence Property Services Inc
2026-03-03 General Construction $921,497 1 One Kendall Square Complex, Unit 200 Interior fitout of first floor conference amenity suite including partitions, ce… Columbia Construction
2026-03-03 Structural $12,000 14 Tremont St Units 1 and 2 - Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (…
2026-03-03 Structural $15,000 27 Rice St UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 - Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes…
2026-03-03 Roofing $1,194,600 345 Harvard St Abatement of hazardous materials on the roof. Structural repairs of roof deck. I… Knollmeyerbuildingcorp.com
2026-03-02 Plumbing $29,000 133 Coolidge Hill Demolition and renovation of kitchen to include new plumbing and electrical Cimino Bros., Inc
2026-03-02 Structural $2,000 8 GEORGE ST, Unit 1 Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (CAP-20559). Homeworks Energy
2026-03-02 Plumbing $60,500 2353 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Unit 11 Existing dental office.  Replace dental cabinetry.  Rough electrical and plumbin… Doyle & Mattheson Inc.
2026-02-28 General Construction $25,000 51-A Montgomery St Bathroom renovation - shower Brandon Collins
2026-02-27 Windows/Doors $38,971 80 WINTER ST, Unit 1 remove and replace 18 windows - same size as existing Capital Construction Contracting, Inc.
2026-02-27 General Construction $10,175 22 Murray Hill Rd repalce existing fiberglass tub/shower unit with new acrylic shower Bath Fitter
2026-02-27 General Construction $4,648 43 Normandy Ave Insulation and weatherization Kyle Cabral
2026-02-27 General Construction $292,992 580 Mt Auburn St Cutting drip edge into cornice. Cutting and pointing  masonry joints. Refinishin… TWC Operations LLC
2026-02-26 Demolition $38,800 107 Washington Ave Second Floor Bathroom renovation: Full demolition existng bathroom, install new … Rennovare Group Inc
2026-02-26 Structural $3,000 30 Lexington Ave Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID: 851417)
2026-02-26 General Construction $200,000 11 Perry St, Unit 1 1. Replacement of existing heating system with ducted and non-ducted heat-pump u… Essex Restoration
2026-02-26 General Construction $9,865 43 LINNAEAN ST, Unit 37A replace existing fiberglass tub/shower unit with new acrylic tub/shower unit Bath Fitter
2026-02-25 Roofing $6,000 149 Auburn St Skylight Shingle Replacement – VELUX Skylights – 4 Units RB Farina Roofing
2026-02-25 General Construction $19,000 49 MAGAZINE ST, Unit 49/49 Repair water damage in basement (hardwood).  Insulate and intall sheet rock on 1… Benjamin William Construction Group LLC
2026-02-25 Demolition $291,059 1 One Kendall Square Complex, Unit 400, 600, 700 Selective demolition and interior fitout to a conference space Columbia Construction
2026-02-25 Windows/Doors $15,200 240 BRATTLE ST, Unit 4021 Frame new closet in bathroom and hall.Install new bathroom window.Install vents … Saint James Construction LLC
2026-02-25 Roofing $66,400 346 Allston St Square off first floor rear door opening, bump out second floor rear to meet exi… RK Construction Company
2026-02-25 Roofing $55,050 14 Lee St Renovation of two bathrooms. The renovation is mostly cosmetic, improving waterp… Monta Lertpachin
2026-02-25 General Construction $6,500 47 MAGAZINE ST, Unit 47/47 Repair water damage in kitchen and basement, insulation and sheet rock.  reconne… Benjamin William Construction Group LLC
2026-02-24 General Construction $75,000 280 Concord Ave Bathroom Remodel McDonald Contracting LLC
2026-02-24 General Construction $15,000 122 Columbia St, Unit 3 Update existing kitchen and bathroom. Replace kitchen cabients, countertops, and… CMS Partners LLC
2026-02-24 General Construction $2,500,000 385 Washington St Full gut renovation of a 2 family with an addition in the rear. Blacklough Construction
2026-02-24 Windows/Doors $32,093 1 Russell St Masonry restoration and building envelope maintenance: Removal of existing perim… Boston Masonry
2026-02-23 General Construction $9,788 808-812 MEMORIAL DR, Unit CA Replace the Shower surround walls and pan. Smart Build LLC
2026-02-23 Windows/Doors $7,200 21 MADISON AVE, Unit 1 Replacing a front wooden entry door with a new ProVia steel entry door Exterior remodeling group
2026-02-23 Demolition $2,340,000 9 Copley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 New Construction of 3 story, six unit residential building (no elevator).  Demol… Tanya Marie Carriere - KDI
2026-02-20 Windows/Doors $2,000 87 Holworthy St Replacing seven (7) second-floor porch windows on the front of the house. Non-he… MACARTHUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
2026-02-20 General Construction $29,000 41 Pleasant St Install of insulation, drywall, trim. Installing new hardwood flooring, installi… JOLOCO Design Build, Inc
2026-02-20 HVAC/Mech $278,000 38 Garden St Replacing selected windows and doors in existing openings. Remodelling existing … Auburndale Builders
2026-02-20 Windows/Doors $292,000 190 Fifth St Replace existing exterior aluminum windows and storefront system with new.  New … Nauset Construction Corp.
2026-02-19 Windows/Doors $30,000 25-27 TREMONT ST, Unit 25/1 Replace 7 fixed windows PL Esposito construction LLC
2026-02-19 HVAC/Mech $255,000 15 Magazine St Renovate the 2nd floor primary suite-Add HVAC to the 2nd and 3rd flrs.-Renovate … Joseph
2026-02-19 Demolition $80,000 6 Jfk St Scope of work includes demolition of existing flooring, demolition of existing c… Tremont Construction Management
2026-02-19 Pool/Spa $21,500 57 Hayes St Creation of new bathroom within existing space of house. No change to exterior o… Michael Alexis Carpenters
2026-02-19 Windows/Doors $48,660 41 CONCORD AVE, Unit 2 CONDO LIGHT RENOVATION .RE PAINTING . 1.REPLACE E 11 WINDOWS . 2.HARDWOOD FLOOR … RONEI F NUNES
2026-02-18 General Construction $36,000 55 Clay St Replace tiles on the bathroom and install blueboard on the living room ceiling Junior's Construction
2026-02-18 General Construction $87,550 222 Memorial Dr Stage and canopy construction for 2026 commencement Acella 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. StructureTone 9 (1) Addition $1,888,893 Verifying…
20. Gilman, Guidelli & Bellow 9 (1) Addition $95,351 Verifying…
21. hamell builders 9 (1) Addition $16,989 Verifying…
22. Walsh Brothers, Inc. 9 (1) Addition $831,484 Verifying…
23. Alaina Bart 9 (1) HVAC $17,871 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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