Updated: Jun 04, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
20 PACKARD DR, Braintree, MA, 02184
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John Canavan Construction
Serving Braintree, Massachusetts, John Canavan specializes in residential remodeling and construction projects. With 16 years of experience in the industry, he has managed a range of home improvement services, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, deck installations, and general carpentry. Canavan’s work focuses on existing homes throughout the Braintree area and nearby communities. He assists homeowners seeking to update layouts, increase property value, or modernize living spaces. His portfolio includes interior remodels and exterior enhancements, reflecting experience with both small-scale upgrades and comprehensive renovation projects. Clients turn to Canavan for expertise in managing home improvement projects from planning through completion, coordinating the trades and permitting processes required for reliable results on residential properties.
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John Canavan Contact Information
Phone Number: (617) 388-4022
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Address: 20 PACKARD DR, Braintree, MA 02184
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John Canavan Braintree
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
John Canavan has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John Canavan has worked on at least
15.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that John Canavan mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $35,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Addition to left side of house. new dining area and guest bedroom on first floor. adding new bedroom and new full bathroom on second floor. 16 x 20
Valuation:
$300,850
Permit #:
R-24-1578
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,110
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
- 2nd floor addition - kitchen remodel - no longer doing mudroom and laundry room shown on proposed 1st floor plan
Valuation:
$285,000
Permit #:
R-24-0026
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,940
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
New one story addition 26 x 14 consisting of bathroom and closet to right side of house
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
R-25-0458
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,760
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
- 2nd floor addition - kitchen remodel - no longer doing mudroom and laundry room shown on proposed 1st floor plan
Valuation:
$285,000
Permit #:
R-24-0026
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,940
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing kitchen cabinets. install new cabinets. coversion of living room window to a door with landing and stairs in backyard
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
R-25-0911
Status:
final
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New vinyl siding on garage blueboard & plaster interior ceilings update plumbing for laundry install led lights
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
R-24-1463
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Remove wall between kitchen and dining room approx 11 feet. install beam
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
R-25-0019
Status:
complete
Fee:
$138
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing siding install tyvek house wrap install new vinyl siding (approx. 7sq)
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
R-24-0454
Status:
issued
Fee:
$380
Permit Type:
Siding
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing siding install tyvek house wrap install new vinyl siding (approx. 7sq)
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
R-24-0454
Status:
issued
Fee:
$380
Permit Type:
Siding
Building Type:
N/A
Adding new full bathroom in existing room above garage
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
R-24-0996
Status:
complete
Fee:
$740
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing front concrete steps. pour new footings and install new steps
Valuation:
$47,500
Permit #:
R-25-0837
Status:
issued
Fee:
$530
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodelstructural work will be done with stamped drawings or affidavit;;
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
SF1477827
Status:
filed
Fee:
$670
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Updating flooring updating kitchen cabinets electrical finishes plumbing fixtures 3 season porch and fixing interior doors/windows. compliant with 780 cmr and brookline zoning by laws
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
BP-2021-001088
Status:
complete
Fee:
$740
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing roof shingles. replace with new architectural shingles
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
R-24-1255
Status:
complete
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
Roof
Building Type:
N/A
- kitchen remodel - first floor bathroom remodel. bathroom located off of kitchen
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
SF1592203
Status:
filed
Fee:
$770
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remodeling existing kitchen with bump out. construct rear deck. front porch depicted on plans not part of this permit
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
R-21-0549
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,490
Permit Type:
Remodeling
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling existing kitchen with bump out. construct rear deck. front porch depicted on plans not part of this permit
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
R-21-0549
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,490
Permit Type:
Remodeling
Building Type:
N/A
-new second floor addition -mudroom -farmers porch
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
R-22-0738
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,940
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
-new second floor addition -mudroom -farmers porch
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
R-22-0738
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,940
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing chimney. reframe roof and install shingles to match existing
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
R-25-0627
Status:
final
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 145593 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | CS-089282 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 89282 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Building Contractor |
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103
BuildZoom Score
64
Permits
- Building permit records show that John Canavan has worked on 64 permitted projects.
John Canavan Employees
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