Updated: Jun 01, 2026
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3 Essex Street, North Reading, MA, 01864
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John H Watson Construction
John H Watson, 3 Essex St, North Reading, MA (Owned by: John W. Watson) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 7 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 93 ranks in the top 27% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring John H Watson, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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John H Watson Contact Information
Phone Number: (978) 580-4497
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Address: 3 Essex Street, North Reading, MA 01864
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John H Watson North Reading
Quality
93
73rd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
John H Watson has a BuildZoom score of 93, which places them above 73% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that John H Watson 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 |
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Addition new 24x 14ft deck on rear of house for 2nd egress. certified plot plan attach as requested. dig and install 5 precast shea concrete footings as on drawing. frame with 2x10 pt 16 oc over triple 2
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
R25-000014
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing for bathroom over garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
4661
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential existing
Building Type:
Single family
Remove 3rd floor slider & install 2 double hung windows & remodel bathroom
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
BP-13-885
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GP-2013-286
Status:
final
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP-2013-217
Status:
final
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Replace damaged gas main outside of building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
G-15-0013
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Renovation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
4785
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential existing
Building Type:
Single family
Repair existing barn - rotted timbers & floor reside & re-roof
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
R-090014
Status:
Permit Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install beam where chimney was removed ( kitchen through second floor )
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
05100500
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1 pressure vacuum backflow prev & 1 water meter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
Z201140363
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
plumbing residential
Building Type:
101 single family
Replace windows 1 bay picture window replace porch windows and insulate replace kitchen floor and sink
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P201040742
Status:
final
Fee:
$276
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
101 single family
Install backflow preventor for sprinkler system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP-2004-0350
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 1st fl cross conn. device
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
12050044
Status:
complete
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New basement back flow prev
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11080058
Status:
complete
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bsmnt backflow prev
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
10100347
Status:
complete
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
08040423
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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John H Watson License info
Verified License
| License # | 200879 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CS-022409 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 109360 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | General Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2022. Check the current license status of John H Watson with the City of Newton Massachusetts
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License Not Verified
| License # | 109360 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2022. Check the current license status of John H Watson with the City of Newton Massachusetts
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Inactive License
| License # | 21137 |
| 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
| License # | 10061 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | 21137 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | SC-003085 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Sprinkler Contractor |
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93
BuildZoom Score
14
Permits
- Building permit records show that John H Watson has worked on 14 permitted projects.
John H Watson Employees
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