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
2025-09-03 Windows/Doors $16,487 95 ANTRIM ST, Unit 1 REMOVE AND REPLACE 15 WINDOWS. LIKE SIZES AND NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. WINDOW NATION
2025-09-03 General Construction $14,997 57 Creighton St we are going to be insulating the walls with cellulose also insulating the knee … rhode island insulation
2025-09-03 General Construction $43,000 781 CAMBRIDGE ST, Unit 3 Beauty salon renovation: remove existing drop ceiling and install new drop ceili… Felix Ramos
2025-09-03 General Construction $92,314 362 Rindge Ave, Unit 16A kitchen and bathroom renovation Matthew Bailey
2025-09-02 General Construction $3,810 185 Appleton St, Unit 2 wall insulation -4" dense pack cellulose , work id: 52928287 Lantern Energy LLC
2025-09-02 General Construction $3,938 185 Appleton St wall insulation -4" dense pack cellulose , rim joist -6" fiberglass , air sealin… Lantern Energy LLC
2025-09-02 Windows/Doors $8,975 89 Museum St, Unit 2 install 5 anderson replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no struct… Fisher Windows
2025-09-02 Windows/Doors $25,000 21 Orchard St Install 14 windows and redo a small 9-step concrete staircase in the front of th… GPA CONTRACTING INC
2025-08-29 General Construction $798,430 37 Kirkland St Masonry Facade Repairs Folan Waterproofing & Construction Co., Inc.
2025-08-29 Roofing $1,833,355 1350 Massachusetts Ave Replacement of existing generator, rooftop air handling units and exhaust fans, … Turner Construction Company
2025-08-28 General Construction $28,437 123 Inman St Removing 3 existing brick columns and replacing with multiple sections of new st… Erickson Construction
2025-08-28 General Construction $1,962 6 West Bellevue Ave Blown in cellulose insulation at exterior walls, air sealing and weatherization.… Dave Prell
2025-08-27 Roofing $52,850 20 Washburn Ave Build two full bathrooms with walk in closets in back storage rooms in unit #2 a… Muirhead Home Restorations
2025-08-27 Windows/Doors $32,773 88 STANDISH ST, Unit 2 INSTALL 11 WINDOWS AND 1 ENTR DOOR FOR REPLACEMENT NEWPRO
2025-08-27 Windows/Doors $11,600 25 Seven Pines Ave WEATHER STRIP DOORS. 6 PROPA VENTS. BLOWN CELLULOSE-WALLS R-13/ATTIC BRING TO R-… ATLANTIC WEATHERIZATION LLC
2025-08-27 Pool/Spa $524,580 48 Brattle St Existing retail space being renovated for new retail space Votze Butler Associates
2025-08-27 General Construction $2,200 5 Livermore Pl Insulation + air sealing SeeAir Inc.
2025-08-27 Windows/Doors $15,843 43 Harvey St REMOVE & REPLACE 2 ENTRY DOORS; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
2025-08-27 General Construction $1,600 196 Hampshire St Insulation + air sealing SeeAir Inc.
2025-08-26 General Construction $101,343 77 Pearl St Basement Renovation with a Full Bathroom, and Shower Renovation in the second Fl… CPS BUILDERS
2025-08-26 General Construction $6,500 47-20 Cogswell Ave Installation of a STÛV Compact 30 woodstove connected with UL-listed double-wall… Hearth Perfections LLC
2025-08-26 Fire Protection $265,850 201 Broadway Interior office fit out for new tenant. Minor interior demo, and new partitions … Buildout Construction Corporation
2025-08-25 General Construction $22,850 21 Ames St Remodel of office area new wall and acrpet Biotech Builders Group
2025-08-25 General Construction $12,600 42 Essex St Insulation + air sealing SeeAir Inc.
2025-08-25 General Construction $1,950 294 Concord Ave Cut out and clean 1 control joint between building and sidewalkcut out and caulk… Allstar Waterproofing
2025-08-25 Fire Protection $861,879 105 Massachusetts Ave Construction of new Ji Physics Lab. New concrete equipment pit. New AHU, chiller… Walsh Brothers, Inc.
2025-08-25 General Construction $15,251 234-236 ALLSTON ST, Unit 234 insulation installation ALL STAR INSULATION
2025-08-25 General Construction $4,400 42 Huron Ave, Unit 1 Exterior Wall Insulation New England Home Performance Kings Inc
2025-08-25 Windows/Doors $46,601 136 Appleton St REMOVE & REPLACE 12 WINDOWS; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
2025-08-23 Demolition $30,780 47 WENDELL ST, Unit 2 Demo and remodel the existing bath RBS Construction
2025-08-22 Fire Protection $57,182 114 Mt Auburn St Dental Hygenist Office fitout in existing building (fully sprinklered)The projec… Votze Butler Associates, Inc.
2025-08-22 Windows/Doors $57,640 204 ERIE ST, Unit Renovate existing ADU, including moving the kitchen, new lighting, moved laundry… Bespoke Contracting LLC
2025-08-22 General Construction $16,795 96 Fifth St Replacing the tub surround in thebathroom wetspace
2025-08-22 Roofing $135,130 182 Brattle St Remove and replace all wood gutters and downspouts and water damaged sections of… Gloucester Builders Inc
2025-08-21 General Construction $28,000 107-109 AMORY ST, Unit D Following a series of leaks and water damage repair work. Scope: partial gut at … DBA The Carpentry co
2025-08-21 Pool/Spa $5,513 99 Normandy Ave Dense pack cellulose in garage ceiling and garage wall to living space. Air seal… Energy Hero, Inc
2025-08-21 Roofing $13,500 3 Seventh St SIDING: Siding Type: Vinyl Brand/Model: CertainTeed Monogram Color: Flagstone Es… FERNANDO A DA SILVA
2025-08-21 Windows/Doors $10,260 17 LOCUST TER, Unit 1 install 14 Harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structu… Fisher Windows
2025-08-21 General Construction $297,740 1 Shaler Ln Masonry repointing and limited facade repairs PJ Spillane
2025-08-21 Roofing $293,885 10 Fawcett St Installation of roof level steel dunnage for mechanical equipment installed by o… PIDC Construction LLC
2025-08-21 Structural $19,052 7 Temple St Two bathroom renovations. No structural work. No layout change. Kyle Matthew Construction
2025-08-21 General Construction $200,000 100 Cambridgeside Pl Tenant build-out of a new restaurant, Gato Exotico, 2,809 +/-SF of FOH and 1,652… Morgan Construction
2025-08-20 General Construction $330,000 280 HARVARD ST, Unit 4D Renovate existing 2 bedroom- 2 full baths and kitchen -All new surface finishes-… Joseph
2025-08-20 General Construction $40,995 1 NEWPORT RD, Unit 1/2 Minor Condo Renvovation : light kitchen and bath renovation, bathroom, painting … Kellogg Construction LLC
2025-08-20 Roofing $160,000 1 Myrtle Ave Renovate an existing 2-family structure with modification to basement, FL1, FL2,… FAN WANG
2025-08-20 General Construction $45,000 177 Brattle St Modifications to the Exterior Elevations of 177 Brattle st per Plans Performance Building Company
2025-08-20 Windows/Doors $3,475 137-139 FIFTH ST, Unit 139A Replacement of one Fire Rated Entry Door Boston Doors and Windows
2025-08-19 General Construction $108,000 66 Sixth St Renovation of three kitchens, two bathrooms and exterior painting. KD Carpentry Inc.
2025-08-19 General Construction $35,580 3 GLENWOOD AVE, Unit We will alter the wood deck off the kitchen, on the north corner of the house (a… Suzanne Wintner
2025-08-19 Fire Protection $907,681 21 Ames St Renovations of existing space on the 6th Floor. Reconfiguration of space for Con… Elaine Construction 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.

🆕 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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