Massachusetts General Contractors

Hiring a General Contractor in Massachusetts

Buildermuse currently lists 10 general contractors in Massachusetts, averaging 5.0 stars across 660 verified Google reviews. That is an unusually strong field — when nearly every firm clears 4.8 stars, response time and availability become the real differentiators, so call two or three rather than only the top result. Most of the crews above operate out of Tyngsborough, Arlington, and Boston.

Massachusetts requires a Construction Supervisor License for building projects. Separate Home Improvement Contractor registration is also required for residential work. ICC administers the exam. Confirm credentials with the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections at (617) 727-3200 before work begins. Licenses renew on an annual cycle (April 1). Expect a $300 state application fee. At a minimum, ask for proof of $250,000 in general liability coverage and active workers' comp.

Labor is the biggest line item on most bids, and the Massachusetts market sets the floor: construction workers here average $46.00 an hour — about $95,680 a year — across 173,551 workers statewide, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data. That puts Massachusetts among the pricier construction labor markets in the country, so expect quotes to reflect it.