Somerville Roofing Permits & Property Data

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20,246 indexed permits · Somerville, Massachusetts.

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Somerville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 246
Total permit value (90d) $55,262,169
Newest permit 2026-07-07

PermitGrab tracks 20,246 building permits in Somerville, MA as of 2026-07-07. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 28d old

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Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Somerville's permit source last published new records on 2026-07-07 (28 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
2026-08-04
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Updated this month · 2026-07-07
Somerville had 126 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 121 general construction, 4 addition and 1 demolition. The average project value is $171,340.

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2023-05-15 Roofing 163 Central St Strip and re roof
2023-05-15 Roofing 47 Putnam Rd Strip and re roof
2023-05-15 Roofing 70 Albion St Strip & re-roof
2023-05-15 Roofing 9 Knowlton St Roof repair
2023-05-15 Roofing 122 Albion St Certificate of occupancy for existing 3 story flat roof 3 family
2023-05-12 Roofing 14 Moore St Roll roof replacement - certainteed flintlastic peel & stick cap roofing membran…
2023-05-12 Roofing $1,080 248 Holland St Remove & replace .060mil black epdm membrane roof
2023-05-11 Roofing 190 School St Remove existing roof shingles and install new shingles
2023-05-11 Roofing 33 Tower St Set up 90 ton crane on crown street hoisting roofing material to roof to 33 towe…
2023-05-10 Roofing 9 Mossland St Remove 12 square of existing roofing check for rot and replace with 12 new squar…
2023-05-10 Roofing 63 Winslow Ave Dumpster on street for roof replacement
2023-05-10 Roofing 33 Browning Rd Ridge vent repair - lomanco omniridge & chimney flashing
2023-05-10 Roofing 1 Homer Sq Roof and gutter replacement
2023-05-10 Roofing 25 Gilman Terr Epdm rubber membrane replacement 1 square(s) of new 60 mil epdm & carpentry - de…
2023-05-10 Roofing 35 Florence St 14 square strip and re-roof. iko dual black
2023-05-09 Roofing $56,892 236 Highland Ave Somerville hospital roof replacement project center roof & adjacent lower roof a…
2023-05-09 Roofing 20 Moore St Removal of existing rubber roof and insulation removal of all drip edge installa…
2023-05-09 Roofing 85 Clarendon Ave Old roof shingles will be stripped down to wood and new roofing accessories and …
2023-05-09 Roofing 48 Grove St Installation of 15 replacement roof top units
2023-05-08 Solar $2,097 48 Highland Rd Installation of 24 roof mounted solar modules (9.84kw) and a 20.16kwh energy sto…
2023-05-03 Roofing $10,930 39 Governor Winthrop Rd 2 units complete renovation to 2 condo units unit 1 basement & 1st fl unit 2 sec…
2023-05-03 Roofing 57 Farragut Ave #2 Front porch 2nd fl: remove existing railings & decking add (2) new 4x4 posts ins…
2023-05-03 Roofing 41 Mason St Insulate 1680 sq.ft exterior walls with closed cell foam install closed cellfoam…
2023-05-02 Roofing 24 Whipple St Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. 5 white aluminum gutter and do…
2023-05-01 Roofing 44 Josephine Ave Dumpster on street for strip and re-roof
2023-04-28 Roofing 63 Winslow Ave Strip and dispose of 2 layers of existing roof on entire house. install aluminum…
2023-04-27 Roofing 19 Charnwood Rd Emergency roof repair
2023-04-26 Roofing 43 Kidder Ave Remove all roofing materials and install premium owens corning roofing materials…
2023-04-25 Roofing 44 Josephine Ave Strip and re-roof 21sq
2023-04-25 Roofing 156 Albion St We have a large white pine tree�whose branches are right over my roof and my n…
2023-04-24 Roofing 28 Warren Ave Emergency roof repair on top of the bay windows
2023-04-22 Roofing 23 Wesley Park Epdm rubber replacement - 3 sq - (2 areas front bay window / right side flat)
2023-04-20 Roofing 21 Auburn Ave Remove all roofing materials on front porch low sloped roof only and install .06…
2023-04-19 Roofing $4,220 15 Weston Ave Install (3) wireless antennas and related telecommunications equip. on the rooft…
2023-04-19 Solar $1,114 16 Monmouth St Installation of 21 solar modules (13 awning mounted solar modules and 8 roof mou… ×2
2023-04-14 Roofing 179 Highland Ave Remove and replace 95' of gutter with 5 white seamless k-style gutter"
2023-04-13 Roofing 11 Evergreen Ave Shingle roof replacement - of 25 square(s) of architectural shingles certainteed…
2023-04-12 Roofing 25 Kidder Ave Strip old roof and install new roof
2023-04-10 Roofing 26 Teele Ave Shingles replacement on the entire house including 3 tab area in the front with …
2023-04-10 Roofing 11 Crocker St Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house
2023-04-10 Roofing 35 Porter St Strip and re-roof
2023-04-10 Roofing 109 Walnut St Strip and replace rubber roof
2023-04-10 Roofing $1,594 30 Hall Ave Railing replacement over 1st fl. den construction of deck over 1st fl. den rubbe…
2023-04-07 Roofing 22 Putnam Rd Roof strip and cover
2023-04-07 Roofing 75 Bartlett St Strip and re-roof a rubber roof above the existing porch. install new azek 42 ra…
2023-04-05 Roofing $1,143 194 Pearl St Install 21 modules on roof (8.4kw)
2023-04-05 Roofing 46 Hancock St Strip & re-roof
2023-04-05 Roofing 15 Greene St Strip and re-shingle the main roof remove 2 old skylights and install aluminum a…
2023-04-05 Roofing 15 Greene St Dumpster on street for roofing
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Construction Activity in Somerville

New building permits in Somerville, 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 Somerville Building Permits

Somerville, Massachusetts processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 20246+ Somerville building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Somerville 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 Somerville.

How Contractors Use Somerville Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Somerville this week?

PermitGrab indexes 20,246 building permits in Somerville, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Somerville permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Somerville is dated 2026-07-07. Expected daily • newest record 28d 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 Somerville right now?

In the last 30 days, Somerville permitting activity covers 126 new building permits. 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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How to look up Somerville building permits

Search recent Somerville, MA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Somerville 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 Somerville Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Somerville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 20246 building permits in Somerville, 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 Somerville permit data?

PermitGrab collects Somerville 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 Somerville?

Contractors find leads in Somerville 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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Who buys this data?

Somerville permit & owner data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Code violations in Somerville = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Somerville GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Somerville 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 Somerville are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Somerville renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Somerville permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Somerville 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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