Updated: Sep 02, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
37 MYRTLE STREET, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
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John R. Douglas Construction
Serving Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts for over sixteen years, John R. Douglas specializes in residential renovation and remodeling. The company manages a range of home improvement projects, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house renovations, and historic property updates. Douglas works closely with homeowners throughout Boston neighborhoods, helping to adapt older houses for modern living while preserving architectural character when required. Experienced in both exterior and interior renovations, the company offers expertise in structural updates, finish carpentry, cabinetry installation, and custom tile work. Projects often involve working within the unique guidelines of homes found in Jamaica Plain and surrounding communities. With a focus on residential properties, John R. Douglas manages comprehensive projects from planning through completion, providing detailed oversight on every phase of construction.
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Address: 37 MYRTLE STREET, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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John R. Douglas Jamaica Plain
Quality
100
87th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
John R. Douglas has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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4 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John R. Douglas has worked on at least
6.0 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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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that John R. Douglas mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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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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$100k-$250k |
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Glenvale solar. change of occupancy from retail to office. tenant built out office space; including half-bath kitchenette hvac ceiling sprinkler fire alarm and electrical as per plans submitted.;[eplan]
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
ALT1436588
Status:
filed
Fee:
$1,460
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Plumbing for kitchen 3.5 bathrooms basement drain waste vent and water piping replace domestic hot water heater sorry it kept timing out while i was adding items. didn't realize it hadn't saved. should all be in again now thank you
Valuation:
$27,000
Permit #:
PL1565386
Status:
complete
Fee:
$115
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
73 apartments 1 office and brewerycertificate for officealt1436588 issued 4/26/2023
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
COO1549118
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Replace riser torn from house during storm note after assessing job i found the meter damaged and needing replacement installed new 100 amp main breaker meter socket
Valuation:
$1,100
Permit #:
E-21-0398
Status:
complete
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alt1436588; plumbing for water closet lav kitchen sink and hot water heater
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
PL1468586
Status:
complete
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Install plumbing for kitchen sinks grease trap dishwasher and hand sink. install tankless water heater
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
PL1197438
Status:
filed
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Install high efficiency combi boiler and tankless water heater
Valuation:
$3,750
Permit #:
PL1394029
Status:
filed
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Relocate existing wiring to accommodate new enclosed shower
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
E-24-0150
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate existing wiring to accommodate new enclosed shower
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
E-24-0150
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install combi boiler and tankless water heater
Valuation:
$2,100
Permit #:
G1394033
Status:
filed
Fee:
$39
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Install navien tankless water heater
Valuation:
$1,700
Permit #:
PL1422129
Status:
filed
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Install navien tankless water heater
Valuation:
$1,700
Permit #:
G1422131
Status:
filed
Fee:
$39
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Installing the at&t c.o.w. equipment for the boston calling event as requested;additionally install a whisper 45 generator for temporary power to the cow with one single point ground
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
ETS823290
Status:
filed
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Mixed
Remove gas meter and cap pipe
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
G1636996
Status:
complete
Fee:
$30
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Repipe kitchen sink and laundry
Valuation:
$1,400
Permit #:
PL1603899
Status:
complete
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Install combi tankless heating boiler
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
PL1554848
Status:
filed
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Install combi tankless heating boiler
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
G1554845
Status:
filed
Fee:
$38
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EP-2022-287
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
Additional outlet...
Building Type:
N/A
7 segel st. replace rear porches per existing and drawings. [eplan]
Valuation:
$41,500
Permit #:
ALT1101107
Status:
filed
Fee:
$470
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
Install gas for heating boiler
Valuation:
$11,500
Permit #:
G1104327
Status:
complete
Fee:
$38
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
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| License # | 12050 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Sheet Metal |
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| License # | 39184 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2016. Check the current license status of John R. Douglas with the Massachusetts Department of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
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| License # | 29725 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
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Inactive License
| License # | 000039184 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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90
Permits
- Building permit records show that John R. Douglas has worked on 90 permitted projects.
John R. Douglas Employees
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