Updated: May 22, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
42 Ventura Street Po Box 1023, Dorchester, MA, 02124
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James H. Brown Plumber
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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James H. Brown Contact Information
Phone Number: (617) 277-4014
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Address: 42 Ventura Street Po Box 1023, Dorchester, MA 02124
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James H. Brown Dorchester
Quality
100
87th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James H. Brown has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James H. Brown has worked on at least
13.0 projects 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.
Experience
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10 projects
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Plumbing projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James H. Brown mostly works on
plumbing project
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Renovation of existing bathroom. addition laundry
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
PP-2025-000307
Status:
issued
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace/renovate basement bathroom just a place for a fella to use the toilet and maybe rinse off the grimy dirt. slop sink and electric water heater
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
PP-2023-000884
Status:
issued
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace water heater
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
PP-2025-000084
Status:
complete
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate existing kitchen and 2nd floor bathroom all fixture locations stay the same
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
P-24-0266
Status:
final
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Dude like total renovation of 3rd floor bathroom.; toilet sink and shower
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
PP-2024-000296
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install gas to new heating boiler
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
G1476998
Status:
filed
Fee:
$38
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Adding a new master bathroom on second floor and renovation of the existing second floor bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P-21-0175
Status:
issued
Fee:
$95
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Install sewage ejector toilet lav washing machine
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
PP-2024-000978
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First floor kitchen and bathroom renovation
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
PP-2021-000521
Status:
complete
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen renovation
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
PP-2022-000885
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Range installation
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
GP-2022-000583
Status:
complete
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of kitchen half bathroom and 3 full baths
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
PP-2023-000754
Status:
complete
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a new gas line from the meter to the new pool heater
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
G-21-0210
Status:
final
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New 2nd floor bathroom in new addition. toilet lav washing machine shower tub
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
PP-2020-000410
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replaced rusted 10 ft. section of 1 inch gas line from outside meter into basement
Valuation:
$700
Permit #:
G1043918
Status:
complete
Fee:
$41
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-4fam
Install tankless water heater
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
PP-2024-000784
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install tankless water heater
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
GP-2024-000477
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace drywall paint and install carpet squares after flood cut due to a previous water damage
Valuation:
$21,998
Permit #:
CMID-031625-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
$427
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Emergency demolition of the in the basement storage room rec room and hallway after a water damage
Valuation:
$9,400
Permit #:
CMID-030343-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace toilet and sink in half bathroom
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
PP-2021-000071
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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James H. Brown License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 12204 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Plumber |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of James H. Brown with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts E-Licensing Board
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License Not Verified
| License # | 20053 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2016. Check the current license status of James H. Brown with the Massachusetts Department of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
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Inactive License
| License # | 12204 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, 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 # | 12204 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Heater Contractor |
- According to the City of Newton Massachusetts, 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
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Landscape Architect |
- According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts E-Licensing Board, 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 # | CS-099107 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 179981 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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100
BuildZoom Score
157
Permits
- Building permit records show that James H. Brown has worked on 157 permitted projects.
James H. Brown Employees
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