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General contractors in Boston

The 7 general contractors from Google's results for Boston, Massachusetts, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$23,500 – $71,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$118,000 – $413,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$177 – $470per sq ft
Boston vs US
+18%well above the US median

Licensing in Massachusetts. Massachusetts requires Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration, and structural work needs a Construction Supervisor License (CSL).

Number 1: Benjamin Construction

5.0(37)out of 5, from 37 reviewson GoogleWatertown, MA

Benjamin Construction renovates and builds homes in Boston and nearby communities from Watertown. The firm focuses on brownstone renovations, single-family houses and home additions, with project managers working one on one with each client on older structures and newer building materials.

(857) 277-0819 586 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472

Number 2: City Side Construction

5.0(13)out of 5, from 13 reviewson GoogleBoston, MA

Cityside runs general contracting for home builds, renovations and development projects in Boston and nearby towns, from Wellesley to the Seaport. It manages jobs from zoning and historic review through the final walk-through, with recent penthouse and loft interior renovations in the South End, Beacon Hill and the Seaport.

(781) 906-0510 236 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109

Number 3: Boston Best Construction

4.7(55)out of 5, from 55 reviewson GoogleWakefield, MA

From its Wakefield base, this company takes on residential and commercial construction and remodeling around Boston. The team handles each stage of building and renovation projects for homeowners and businesses, from planning to completion.

(781) 650-4960 50 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Number 4: Garl and Boston

No Google reviews yetBoston

Garland Building Company is a construction management firm working in the Greater Boston area, focused on corporate interiors. It works with building owners and design teams to balance long-term goals against budget and schedule.

Number 5: Jdc Boston

No Google reviews yetBoston

JD Contractors handles commercial contracting and facilities management in Boston. Services include project management, new building construction, tenant fit-outs, and repair and maintenance for retailers, businesses, institutions and residential homeowners.

Number 6: General Contractor Boston Ma

No Google reviews yetBoston

Boston General Contractors is a general contracting company serving Boston, MA and nearby areas.

Number 7: Ramos Construction

No Google reviews yetBoston

Ramos Construction is a Braintree-based general contractor working in Boston, the South Shore and elsewhere in Massachusetts. Its services include home remodels, basements, kitchens, decks, tiling and painting, along with modular houses.

What general contractors charge in Boston

In Boston, a single-room renovation typically costs $23,500 – $71,000. Remodeling labor in Boston runs about 18% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Massachusetts or Boston licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors boston", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in Boston: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.