Cambridge Building Permits & Contractor Leads

11,055 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 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.

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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. 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.

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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2020-02-12 General Construction $6,000 25 Mt Auburn St Remove existing private stairs and walls from lower office floor to upper office… Alpine Valley Inc.
2020-02-12 HVAC/Mech $200,000 555 Technology Sq Extend existing partition walls to deck at select locations on the 8th floor.  N… Chapman Construction/ Design
2020-02-12 General Construction $20,000 65 Gore St Bathroom Remodel Maggio Custom Refinishing &…
2020-02-12 Demolition $30,000 82 Larch Rd Demo permit-Interior demo work on 2nd floor, drywall, flooring, and etc Huang MJ Construction
2020-02-11 General Construction $11,000 551 Green St Frame interior walls on left and right side of the foundation basement and insta… Lb Special Projects
2020-02-11 Pool/Spa $100,000 88 Cambridgepark Dr Tenant fitout to include new ceilings, additional bathroom work, employee cafe a… Kenco Development
2020-02-11 Windows/Doors $30,000 302 Harvard St Master Bedroom Remodeling and Closet Renovation - Replace 11 Window and 1 exteri… Delta Property Group Inc
2020-02-11 General Construction $106,800 167 Hampshire St, Unit 4 Rehab Unit Smart Coats Inc
2020-02-11 General Construction $29,500 65 Eustis St, Unit 2 Kitchen renovation: replace cabinetry, appliances, sink/faucet/insinkerator, ove… Eric Wilson Renovation & Remodeling, LLC
2020-02-11 Windows/Doors $21,000 2 Scott St 2 sliding doors 2 entry doors pella windows
2020-02-11 HVAC/Mech $2,056,165 39 Holyoke St The renovation is an upgrade of the existing mechanical system and fitting out t… Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
2020-02-11 Demolition $14,500 6 Dana Pl JOB SUMMARY: Remodel of the second floor and third-floor bathroom, including new… Gold Beech Companies LLC
2020-02-11 General Construction $69,786 115 Mt Auburn St Office fit-out to basement unit Rapid Construction Managment Corp
2020-02-11 Windows/Doors $18,000 21 Reed St 19 replacement windows pella windows
2020-02-10 General Construction $23,500 52 Montgomery St Renovate second floor bathroom Arrell Corporation
2020-02-10 Plumbing $52,250 152 Rindge Ave New interior non load bearing partitions with dry wall finishes and VCT or lamin… Tucci Design Build Inc
2020-02-10 Plumbing 35 Orchard St We wish to gut the plaster & lathe from the structure completely. We will be rem… John Lynch General Building…
2020-02-10 General Construction $108,135 21 Ames St Renovation and conversion of existing lab to create a new microscope room and ne… Renovations, Inc.
2020-02-10 General Construction $55,675 32 Shepard St, Unit 23 Remodel kitchen and bathroom. Install new flooring and trim work. Patch/paint un… Russell Remodeling
2020-02-10 General Construction $241,596 44 Coolidge Hill Rd Addition to the house containing - First Floor: side entrance, mud room, office,… Bolalek Construction LLC
2020-02-10 Demolition $175,000 1 Main St Occupied Interior office renovation of  8th floor suite.   select demolition of … Tremont Construction
2020-02-10 Structural $2,100 146 Chilton St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Scott Veggeberg
2020-02-10 Structural $6,600 4 George St Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Scott Veggeberg
2020-02-10 Demolition $27,875 39 Jfk St Demolition of existing finishes and make safe of existing MEPs. Another permit t… Corderman & Company
2020-02-10 General Construction $902,723 135 Western Ave remove back portion of building and add a 30.1' by 28.1"  addition. Remodel exis… Great Woods Post & Beam Co. Inc.
2020-02-10 Roofing $3,384,918 27 Spinelli Pl CORE/SHELL CONSTRUCTION INCLUSIVE OF NEW BASE BUILDING MEP. NEW TOILET CORES REA… PIDC Construction
2020-02-10 Roofing $18,639 22 Cottage Park Ave Roofing. Remove and replace metal cladding on penthouse. install new door in old… m j ambrose ent inc
2020-02-10 Structural $1,100 27 Ellsworth Ave Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Homeworks Energy
2020-02-08 Roofing $39,143 130 Mt Auburn St Build new reception desk and new cabinets, relocate two closet doors, Extend old… Abiatar Hardscape Inc
2020-02-07 General Construction $38,720 74 Aberdeen Ave remove and replace kitchen cabinets and counter tops remove and re-install tile … Draper Construction Inc.
2020-02-07 Fire Protection $4,500,000 301 Binney St Renovating approximately 18,000 SF of space to include new offices, laboratories… F.L. Caulfield & Sons, Inc.
2020-02-07 Fire Protection $44,758 23 Palermo St, Unit 1 Creating a new bathroom, demo of area where new bathroom is located, Framing for… Austin Roberts Construction Inc
2020-02-07 General Construction $15,000 563 Franklin St Project is to renovate bathroom, adding a shower and moving other fixtures. Entr… Tej Nuthulaganti
2020-02-07 General Construction $1,697,614 1 Brattle Sq The project consists of constructing approximately 10,500 sf of new high-tech cl… Gilbane Building Company
2020-02-07 Roofing $200,000 11 Bigelow St, Unit 9/4A replace windowsreplace siding in back of buildingrepair dormers at roofline Highview Enterprises LLC
2020-02-07 Plumbing $15,000 47 Fresh Pond Ln Inside demo of some partition walls and plaster and removal of hardwood floor an… Gus Souki
2020-02-07 General Construction $400,000 64 Richdale Ave Complete Renovation of a 2 family.  5 beds 5 baths, 2 kitchens, Mario Massimino
2020-02-07 Windows/Doors $232,250 37 Blanchard Rd Remove wall in between living room and front enclosed porch and install LVLs bea… MCK Remodeling & Painting Inc.
2020-02-06 Roofing $144,480 950 Massachusetts Ave Roofing only. Set aside existing concrete patio pavers, remove all existing roof… m j ambrose ent inc
2020-02-05 General Construction $4,100 1572 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34 Supply and install a stainless steel liner to vent the fireplace/Seal smoke cham… Boston's Best Chimney
2020-02-05 General Construction $160,002 8 Holyoke St Interior tenant fit out of a restaurant. James J. Welch & Co., Inc.
2020-02-05 General Construction $15,984 22 Traymore St Insulate walls and attic with cellulose, fiberglass, air seal McEachern Insulation Inc.
2020-02-05 Plumbing $60,000 57 Fairmont St Bath remodel with new plumbing locations to code upgrades, no foot print change J A Marble Assoc
2020-02-05 Fire Protection $132,392 145 Broadway A new exterior door will be installed in existing street level curtain wall for … Turner Construction
2020-02-04 Pool/Spa $400,000 33 Gurney St gut renovation to this 2 family residence incorporate  basement space to include… M V Construction
2020-02-04 General Construction $140,175 100 Cambridgeside Pl Renovation of tenant store front - AT&T store level 1 Pivotal Builders Inc
2020-02-04 General Construction $5,900 10 Norris St Interior Wall Insulation and Air Sealing New England Home Performance Kings Inc. DBA Insul Kings
2020-02-04 Plumbing $64,500 884 Massachusetts Ave Demo existing Kitchen and Ceiling, unit #612For exposed Ceiling joists, fire-sto… Revolution Painting & Cleaning Inc.
2020-02-04 General Construction $76,768 446 Huron Ave Renovate existing 2nd floor kitchen The Carpentry Co.
2020-02-04 Demolition $297,200 922 Massachusetts Ave interior selective demolition and  asbestos removal The Aulson Company, 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.

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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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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.

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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 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.

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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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