Updated: May 18, 2026
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Address
8 BALDWIN ST, Somerville, MA, 02145
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James C Erb Construction
James C Erb, 8 Baldwin St, Somerville, MA (Owned by: Lawrence Harvey Jr) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 2 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 97 ranks in the top 18% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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James C Erb Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
James C Erb Contact Information
Phone Number: (978) 423-6726
Address: 8 BALDWIN ST, Somerville, MA 02145
James C Erb Somerville
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James C Erb has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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1 project
|
2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James C Erb has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Renovate 2 apartments new wiring new plumbing new insulation new blueboard and plaster new cabinets bathroom fixtures doors trim and flooring
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
1655
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Remove and install new kitchen cabinets remove and install new bathroom fixture remove and install new doors on 1st floor remove and install new windows and patio door same sizes and install lvl bean in ceiling at kitchen/living room area
Valuation:
$54,000
Permit #:
R-21-0711
Status:
issued
Fee:
$432
Permit Type:
Alteration(s)
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and install new kitchen cabinets remove and install new bathroom fixture remove and install new doors on 1st floor remove and install new windows and patio door same sizes and install lvl bean in ceiling at kitchen/living room area
Valuation:
$54,000
Permit #:
R-21-0711
Status:
issued
Fee:
$432
Permit Type:
Alteration(s)
Building Type:
N/A
Remove all kitchen cabinets remove all bathroom fixtures remove all trim and interior doors. remove all plaster walls remove all insulation inspect framing
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
1808
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Construct single family house
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
B-22-1599
Status:
suspended
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New: primary buil...
Building Type:
One & two family
Construct single family house
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
B-22-1599
Status:
suspended
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New: primary buil...
Building Type:
One & two family
Construct new single family home
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
B-22-1598
Status:
suspended
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New: primary buil...
Building Type:
One & two family
Remove existing chimney and fireplace. repair ceiling and floor where chimney was. extend handrail aprox. 6. (split entry home) see chat history
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
R-20-0530
Status:
complete
Fee:
$48
Permit Type:
Alteration(s)
Building Type:
N/A
Strip walls in dining room and kitchen. remove all painted paneling. gut 2nd fl bathroom. gut 3rd fl to studs and remove flooring. remove chimney to basement and infill roof/match existing roof
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
BLDM-066875-2018
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing asphalt singles and install new 30yrs shingles
Valuation:
$15,200
Permit #:
B21-001282
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential repair
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new 12'x 24 rear deck with stairs
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
R-23-178
Status:
suspended
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new 12'x 24 rear deck with stairs
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
R-23-178
Status:
suspended
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit: residential renovate or remodel
2020-05-17
Install new lvl beam install new kitchen cabinets install 8 vinyl replacement windows
Valuation:
$61,000
Permit #:
69870
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace rear porch guard rails on existing porch at 42 height
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
BLDM-071204-2018
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Strip walls in dining room and kitchen. remove all painted paneling. gut 2nd fl bathroom. gut 3rd fl to studs and remove flooring. remove chimney to basement and infill roof/match existing roof
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
BLDM-066875-2018
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition / Altera...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing plaster walls new plumbing new electrical new insulation new bluboard new kitchen cabinets new bathroom fixtures all interior work
Valuation:
$355,000
Permit #:
BLDR-053455-2017
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 1st floor kitchen cabinets remove old plaster walls to studs update electrical new insulation new plaster walls new cabinets & counter tops
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
B16-001368
Status:
issued
Fee:
$440
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 1st floor kitchen cabinets remove old plaster walls to studs update electrical new insulation new plaster walls new cabinets & counter tops
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
B16-001368
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential repair
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace front 2nd & 3rd handrails with fiberon rails. repair roof and install new fiberon decking. replace all handrails on rear porches
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
BLDM-063508-2017
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition / Altera...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace kitchen cabinets new electric wiring replace bathroom sink install new ceiling in bathroom install blueboard over ceilings in 3 rooms new electric boxes instulation exterior walls in kitchen replace 5 doors handrails in hallway. 2nd floor
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
41117
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 178075 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | CS-060825 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 145923 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- According to the Mass.gov Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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97
BuildZoom Score
90
Permits
- Building permit records show that James C Erb has worked on 90 permitted projects.
James C Erb Employees
JE
James Erb
Owner
LJ
Lawrence Harvey Jr
Owner