Updated: May 17, 2026
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Address
86 GILMAN ST, Somerville, MA, 02145
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James D Balan Construction
James D Balan, 86 Gilman St, Somerville, MA (Owned by: James Balan) holds a Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor license and 2 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 92 ranks in the top 32% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (617) 201-6045
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Address: 86 GILMAN ST, Somerville, MA 02145
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James D Balan Somerville
Quality
92
68th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James D Balan has a BuildZoom score of 92, which places them above 68% 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 D Balan 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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$5k-$20k |
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Roof mounted of 17 solar panels 6.97 kw.no ess no structural
Valuation:
$13,217
Permit #:
B25-000713
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Solar only
Building Type:
Residential 1-2 f...
Rooftop solar 17 panels 6.97 kwdc no ess
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E25-000520
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential 1-2 f...
Building Type:
N/A
Exterior-remove existing shingle replace;sheathing as needed new drip edge 6 ft of ice and water &; remainder of roof will be syntactic paper. install new vent pipe flanges &; ridge vent. a new 30 yr architectural shingle will then be installed. interior-2 1/2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom kitchen renovation plumbing &; electrical
Valuation:
$41,000
Permit #:
SF824264
Status:
complete
Fee:
$430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Inew contractor old permit b-17-1676 - nstallation of kitchen cabinets for two kitchens in a 2 family home. 1st fl is for 11 cabinets 2nd fl 12 cabinetsm no electrical work butplumber will pull permit for sink & dishwasher
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
52314
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Res: interior renovation2nd floor unit in a 2 family house to have 5 rooms in the unit gutted the kitchen will be done as well new bathroom and addition a full bathroom in now closet space. new electrical and plumbing will be completed as well
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
10580_BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen/bath reno 1st and 2nd floor units (no structural)
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
RES-025651-2018
Status:
final
Fee:
$364
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Res: interior renovationthe scope is as followed: gut 1st floor bathroom room for renovation. the first floor master bedroom will have second opening doorway closed to enlarge space and make closet bigger. i will be adding a new bathroom on 3rd floor as well
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
9677_BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$380
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house gut rehab new electrical plumbing insulation sheetrock addition bathroom 3pc on second floor along with dormer in that area. floors to be sanded. new kitchen bathroom 1st floor and roof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
9759_BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,845
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Enclose the existing basement bulkhead with new foundation and exterior walls according to plans submitted
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
41414
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Exterior alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Structural masonry repair block veneer and bracing of parapets as per plans. repair corner of unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11785_BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$323
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Adding bathroom and office in attic
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
RES-023785-2017
Status:
expired
Fee:
$169
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace footings of front porch total of 4 footings in all; aswell as replace one post in front
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
SF202092
Status:
filed
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remove existing deck. addition 4x20 section for total deck areaof 20x24
Valuation:
$7,280
Permit #:
02A0527
Status:
complete
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
B renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Rear deck repair same as existing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
C-6-12-7623
Status:
issued
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work is as follows: replace exisiting porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
10684_BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$27,000
Permit #:
088-15
Status:
issued
Fee:
$405
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
6 squares of siding
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
06A0152
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
B renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Gas log on first floor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
061086
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
B gas
Building Type:
N/A
Reno apartment 1
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
8761_BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,555
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CS-104762 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 167955 |
| 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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Inactive License
| License # | 174657 |
| 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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92
BuildZoom Score
15
Permits
- Building permit records show that James D Balan has worked on 15 permitted projects.
James D Balan Employees
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