Updated: Apr 03, 2026
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58 ORIENT AVE, Melrose, MA, 02176
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James Construction
James Construction, 58 Orient Ave, Melrose, MA (Owned by: John Maguire) 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 Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (781) 665-4112
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Address: 58 ORIENT AVE, Melrose, MA 02176
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James Construction Melrose
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James Construction has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that James Construction has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past year.
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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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Partial demolish of existing kitchen cabinets. remove existing counters except for island. minor demolish of existing plumbing and electrical. install new electrical for new layout. install new water lines to new fridge location. move car line 2 feet to new location. no insulation. no drywall (patch as needed). install new cabinets and new stone
Valuation:
$41,500
Permit #:
BP-25-874
Status:
issued
Fee:
$638
Permit Type:
Addition/renovati...
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing kitchen and 2 baths. building 2 story addition at rear of house within existing setbacks. install frost wall foundation with crawl spaceexpand kitchen into addition on first floor. second floor addition will be master closet and bathroom off the master bedroom. addition new electrical plumbing insulation and plaster
Valuation:
$126,000
Permit #:
BP-22-462
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,677
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing structure down to first floor deck. install slab on grade foundation to follow entire rear of house (10 x 32) building 34 x 32 two story addition according to plan. this will require zba
Valuation:
$425,000
Permit #:
RES-040903-2021
Status:
filed
Fee:
$7,673
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair and patch sheet rock on exterior wall. fill in insulation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P202340356
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing kitchen and half bathroom. demolish second floor bathroom. remove load bearing wall between kitchen and dining room. new insulation plumbing electric plaster install structural beam between kitchen and dining
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
RES-045161-2022
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,040
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Paint entire interior
Valuation:
$154,000
Permit #:
BLDR-030324-2015
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remove shingles install ice/water shields drip edge install landmark shingles installflashings shingle vent
Valuation:
$6,600
Permit #:
B20160568
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove roof, install ice/water shields, aluminum drip edge, shingles. remove all debris when completed.
Valuation:
$5,900
Permit #:
B20160654
Status:
issued
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove shingles & replace w/6 foot ice & water, underlayment, shingles & ridge vent.
Valuation:
$3,800
Permit #:
B20160517
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove 2 layers of shingles & re-roof with lifetime asphalt roofing shingles.
Valuation:
$5,300
Permit #:
B20160062
Status:
issued
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing siding and install new cedar shingles
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-006619
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed work: confirm occupancy as one family and extend living space into basement last action: ready to issue
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ALT9498
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
BP-2017-0030
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,610
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof southern roof face with lifetime asphalt shingles.
Valuation:
$5,300
Permit #:
B20150206
Status:
issued
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace roof with asphalt shingles & ventillation.
Valuation:
$14,700
Permit #:
B20150392
Status:
issued
Fee:
$180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$178,000
Permit #:
BP-2016-0402
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,186
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
BP-2020-0463
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,090
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
BP-2016-0623
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,055
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
BP-2017-0222
Status:
final
Fee:
$388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$322,000
Permit #:
BP-2013-0230
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,592
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 197558 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Date Issued | 01-02-2026 |
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Inactive License
| License # | 134922 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 160623 |
| 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. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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97
BuildZoom Score
57
Permits
- Building permit records show that James Construction has worked on 57 permitted projects.
James Construction Employees
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John Maguire
Owner