Cambridge Building Permits & Contractor Leads

11,055 indexed permits · 61 active contractors · 419 code violations · Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Not shared leads. Not a marketplace. Every record is a public permit filing you can verify yourself — your competitors aren't handed the same list. One closed job typically covers the whole year. Cancel anytime in one click — no retention call.

“30 building permits were filed in Cambridge in the last 30 days — recent, verifiable demand a competitor hasn't worked yet.”
Wes Crainshaw, founder of PermitGrab
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 11,055 building permits in Cambridge, MA as of 2026-07-28. Live tracking of 419 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 6d old

PermitGrab is a $149/mo subscription that surfaces every Cambridge building permit, contractor record, and code violation from the official municipal feed within 12-24 hours of filing — used by solar installers, roofers, HVAC contractors, real-estate investors, and insurance restoration teams to acquire leads at the moment a homeowner commits to a project. 14-day free trial below — cancel anytime in one click.

Filter Cambridge leads by trade: solar · roofing · HVAC · electrical · fire protection · new construction.

Free weekly permit summary for Cambridge

One email a week with the newest Cambridge building permits — the contractors, addresses, and project values. No credit card, unsubscribe anytime.

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. RB Farina Roofing — 6 permits
  8. Maintenance Resource Co Inc — 6 permits
  9. Fisher Windows — 5 permits
  10. WINDOW WORLD — 5 permits
Biggest project this month
$690,000 · Building: Alteration and Addition · 130 Brookline St · The Richmond Group
11,055
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.

🔔 Get Daily Cambridge Permit Alerts

New permits, violations, and contractor activity delivered to your inbox.

📥 Export CSV 📊 Report

All permits

Permit data through 2026-07-29
🔎 See for yourself — free: click any Reveal button to unmask up to 10 real contractor phone numbers. No account needed.

11,055 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-08 Windows/Doors $50,000 91 Third St replacement of patio door in basement and flooring. Adding a wet bar with a refr… Limelight Design & Renovations
2026-05-08 General Construction $15,358 27 HASKELL ST, Unit 2 Bathroom renovation: Layout will stay the same. Replace tile, tub, toilet, vanit… Excellence Home Builders
2026-05-07 Roofing $39,620 165-A Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … gordillo restoration
2026-05-07 Windows/Doors $44,620 19 CENTRE ST, Unit 4 Remove existing clap board siding  ritgh  side of house  and install new cedar c… Gordillo restoration
2026-05-07 General Construction $292,910 625 Mt Auburn St Tenant interior renovations for a dermatology office. Buildout Construction Corporation
2026-05-06 Windows/Doors $28,000 23 RINDGE AVE, Unit 2 Replace existing windows on front second floor porch.rewire inserior of porch. I… hamell builders
2026-05-06 Roofing $6,759 47-25 Cogswell Ave Remove and replace 1 existing roof window. Remove all debris. Ranch Roofing Inc
2026-05-06 General Construction $55,000 31 Jackson St Rebuild of front porch and steps in existing footprint, as existing is in bad sh… Fresh Start Contracting
2026-05-06 Windows/Doors $66,730 200 Fayerweather St INSTALL 38 WINDOWS AND 2 PATIO DOORS FOR REPLACEMENT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. WOR… PELLA OF BOSTON
2026-05-06 Roofing $19,400 642 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … Mark Brady Roofing
2026-05-05 General Construction $25,313 7 Saville St Kitchen and bath remodel. Add a small laundry closet. Small mudroom area. Remove… ReModern Builders LLC
2026-05-05 General Construction $80,480 29 OTIS ST, Unit F203 new flooring, kitchen renovation, bathroom update es&gr builders corp
2026-05-05 General Construction $16,251 22 Agassiz St Insulate attic floor with 8", 12" and 15" celelulose, and insulate knee wall wal… Rogers Insulation
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors $29,500 73 Orchard St, Unit 1 Remove non code compliant back door and stairs and install code compliant egress… American Precision Developers
2026-05-05 General Construction $655,040 18 Watson St Add small addition off back, renovate 2 kitchens, two full baths. New floors, re… Veglia Remodeling LLC
2026-05-04 General Construction $60,000 47 Saville St Renovate (2) bathrooms, 1 on 1st floor and 1 on 2nd floor. Insulate outside wall… Arrell Corp
2026-05-04 General Construction $11,864 12 Ash Street Pl Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation. Work Scope Attached EZinsul Inc
2026-05-04 Plumbing $108,250 357 HARVARD ST, Unit 357A1 Remodeling work in 3 Apartments: Apt 1 (Unit 357A-1); Kitchen, new cabinets, fix… KEVIN R SHEA, ARCHITECT
2026-05-04 Roofing $14,700 37 Putnam Ave Remove and dispose of brick/cinder block chimney, patch roof, patch 3rd , second… MCK Remodeling & Painting Inc.
2026-05-04 Roofing $72,200 42 Sacramento St Removal: Complete stripping and disposal of all existing roofing materials.Prote… Stealth Construction Inc.
2026-05-04 Signage $350,000 1033 Massachusetts Ave Existing conditions survey, design, construction documentation, and construction… James J Welch & Co., Inc.
2026-05-03 General Construction $10,712 11 Foster St Replacing rear deck to exact same size,  Adding a concrete footing and stair pad… Tom Sawyer Inc DBA Tom Lindsley Builders
2026-05-01 Windows/Doors $12,125 139 Fayerweather St Replace five existing first-floor windows in a residential building. AC General Contracting, Inc.
2026-05-01 General Construction $64,118 45 Coolidge Hill Rd Remodel third floor bathroom.  Add built-ins to 3rd floor office. Matt
2026-05-01 Roofing $27,000 20 Greenough Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 Roof Replacement - Removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the … MMP Construction llc
2026-05-01 General Construction 22 Watson St Replace the existing front steps boards with wood. Replace the railing Sarah Lecerf
2026-05-01 HVAC/Mech $77,930 25 Harvard Yard Interior renovation to replace existing HVAC heating water piping, including sel… Berkeley Building Company
2026-05-01 Windows/Doors $68,833 74 Putnam Ave Moving fireplace in Livingroom and adding two windows and builtin cabinets.  One… Tom Lindsley Builders
2026-05-01 Roofing $48,728 205A RINDGE AVE, Unit Remove Existing rear deck. Build new deck ( Same Footprint). Remove 7 Square roo… R and G Contracting
2026-05-01 General Construction $177,920 80 Pleasant St repair and rebuild fire damaged apartment finishes Oak Tree Management
2026-05-01 General Construction $21,565 7 Buckingham Pl Replacing railings on 3 rtear decks with composite.  Removing rot from some trim… Tom Lindsley Builders
2026-05-01 Windows/Doors $8,837 65 Cushing St REMOVE AND REPLACE 2 WINDOWS; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-04-30 Demolition $275,000 1350 Massachusetts Ave Renovation on 5th floor within occupied spaces for Harvard Smith Center. Minor i… Lee Kennedy.co
2026-04-30 General Construction $32,000 320 HARVARD ST, Unit A Basement and laundry remodeling and construct  a new   bathroom Davide Vecchi Home Repair
2026-04-30 Windows/Doors $27,600 159 Mt Auburn St Demo existing landing and stairs, enclose existing basement door. Demo existing … Kevin
2026-04-30 General Construction $6,300 29 Cushing St Mass Save Insulation Wollaston Construction
2026-04-30 Structural $21,489 5 BREWER ST, Unit Replace shower stall, no structural change. HIP Construction
2026-04-29 Fire Protection $830,033 864 Massachusetts Ave Phase 2: REAR ELEVATIONS: Cut and point masonry joints 100%. Replace select dete… Abbot Building Restoration
2026-04-29 Demolition $80,000 67-69 GRISWOLD ST, Unit 67 Interior Remodel & Structural Alteration: Comprehensive interior renovation of t… Andrew Harteveldt
2026-04-29 Plumbing $699,375 975 MEMORIAL DR, Unit 1105 Replacing plumbing fixtures, remodeling baths, installing new counter tops in ki… C2MG Builders
2026-04-29 General Construction $3,000 145 Larch Rd Install fireplace and duct to exterior, for each unit, two total. Fresh Start Contracting
2026-04-29 General Construction $1,057,000 359 Broadway Bathroom renovation project.  Demo existing bathroom and build new. Greenwood Industries
2026-04-29 Structural $7,000 29 Bowdoin St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (   8227708 ) HomeWorks
2026-04-29 General Construction $18,000 15 Ellery St Rebuild stairs, railings, and landing Fabiano
2026-04-28 Roofing $305,520 10 Canal Pk Replacement of air handling units with the addition of energy recovery units on … JC Cannistraro LLC
2026-04-28 Structural $10,000 1 Hancock Pk Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (   852730, 85429… HomeWorks
2026-04-28 Structural $125,000 2130 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Unit 3C The Contractor agrees to provide labor, supervision, and construction services n… Edson Dos Santos
2026-04-28 Roofing $264,480 2 Canal Pk Replacements of air handling units throughout building and addition of energy re… JC Cannistraro LLC
2026-04-28 General Construction $58,700 5 Perry St, Unit 1 minor kitchen renovation (sink remaining in place) B&D Building and Remodeling, Inc.
2026-04-27 General Construction $10,664 24 Inman St, Unit 2 Bathroom shower renovation same location A Better Plus Construction
Page 15 of 222 ← Prev 1 2 14 15 16 221 222 Next →

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…

Viewing 25 of 25 contractors in Cambridge

See every contractor's phone number, business name, and website in Cambridge — plus the daily new-permit digest, owner records, and one-click CSV export.

Start your free 14-day trial — unlock Cambridge contacts

$0 today · $149/mo after the trial · cancel anytime in one click

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 11055+ 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.

Three plays that win in Cambridge

Lists are for mailing. Phones are for closing.

📞

The same-day call

Filter Cambridge to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

🕵️

The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Cambridge — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

🚨

The motivated-seller list

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.

Run these plays in Cambridge — $149/mo

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.

Nearby Massachusetts Cities — explore building permits in other Massachusetts cities

Turn Cambridge permits into leads

Daily email digest of new permits, plus verified contractor phone & website data. 14-day trial for alerts; $149/mo unlocks full contractor contacts.

See Pricing Set Up Free Alerts

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cambridge?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11055 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.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Cambridge — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Cambridge permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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.
Free resources

More on Cambridge & U.S. construction activity

U.S. Construction Permit Pulse
Our 90-day data report: permit volume by metro, hottest trades, and average project values. Free to read and cite.
Free permit tools
Live permit checker, national pulse dashboard, and a free city-by-city volume lookup — no signup required.
Permit activity badge
Show clients you track live Cambridge permit activity — copy one line of HTML for your website.

More Massachusetts permit data

Brookline permits Worcester permits Malden permits Weston permits Andover permits

Comparing permit-data tools? See BuildZoom vs Shovels vs PermitGrab (2026) — pricing, coverage, and which fits contractors, suppliers, and developers.

Free, no signup: look up recent Cambridge building permits & contractors →

Cambridge permits by trade

Cambridge addition permits Cambridge concrete & masonry permits Cambridge demolition permits Cambridge electrical permits Cambridge fire protection permits Cambridge general construction permits Cambridge hvac permits Cambridge interior renovation permits Cambridge landscaping permits Cambridge new construction permits Cambridge painting permits Cambridge plumbing permits Cambridge roofing permits Cambridge solar permits Cambridge structural permits Cambridge windows & doors permits
Start 14-Day Trial →
14-day
14-day trial