Updated: Jul 09, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
Melrose, MA, 02176
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John Foster Construction
Serving Melrose and surrounding areas in Massachusetts, John Foster specializes in residential construction and remodeling projects. With 20 years of experience in the local industry, Foster has developed expertise working on single-family homes, handling everything from structural renovations to interior updates. His portfolio encompasses projects that range from kitchen and bathroom remodels to larger-scale home improvements. Foster works directly with homeowners to assess project needs, apply building codes, and oversee each stage of the construction process. He is familiar with the permitting processes specific to the area, ensuring all projects meet local regulations. Whether updating older homes or renovating existing living spaces, Foster brings two decades of regional knowledge to every project.
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John Foster Melrose
Quality
98
84th percentile
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John Foster has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John Foster has worked on at least
3.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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Alterations per approved plan 780 cmr msbc 9th edition - demolish finished basement including structural walls install new footings and beams new kitchenette on first floor. (781-665-2570)
Valuation:
$216,269
Permit #:
BLD-23-003055
Status:
issued
Fee:
$340
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing bank as per plan dated 5/11/23. fire alarm/ey to be done on separate permit
Valuation:
$520,000
Permit #:
SF1522914
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,720
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Interior demolition for future renovations pending permit alt1424719
Valuation:
$41,300
Permit #:
SF1429568
Status:
complete
Fee:
$440
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Mixed
Complete renovation of kitchen and bathroom down to thew studs. using the existing square footage
Valuation:
$58,000
Permit #:
SF1530849
Status:
complete
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remove footing over pour from existing marshals footing. engineered sketch is attached
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
C-22-0002
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Exterior trim and siding at marshalls/kohl's intersection wall
Valuation:
$19,935
Permit #:
C-22-0083
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Siding
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace w expansion garden center shade structure
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BLD152273
Status:
IN PROGRESS
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair commercial roofing; 145, 000 sq ft code compliance for a new commercial roof 8-13-14
Valuation:
$195,000
Permit #:
14BDOT-00049RE
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate a captive bedroom into an en suite bathroom (shower toilet double vanity) for a master bedroom
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
SF1075500
Status:
complete
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Remove existing aluminum siding install new vinyl siding insulation board and trim to entire house
Valuation:
$40,400
Permit #:
SF226443
Status:
filed
Fee:
$430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Renovation
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
152
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
None none
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
201403007
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Vinyl siding
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BLD120132
Status:
IN PROGRESS
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
None none
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
201403007
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
None none
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
201100163
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
None none
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20092006
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement windows
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BLD0600840
Status:
CLOSED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
163-12
Status:
issued
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | CS-103735 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
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98
BuildZoom Score
16
Permits
- Building permit records show that John Foster has worked on 16 permitted projects.