Updated: Jul 02, 2026
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Address
131 Elm St, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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Joseph M Canova Construction
Serving Marblehead, Massachusetts, Joseph M Canova specializes in residential renovation and construction projects. With 22 years of experience in the field, Canova focuses on homes throughout Marblehead and neighboring North Shore communities. Project types range from kitchen and bathroom remodels to full-scale home additions and interior renovations, tailored to the needs of single-family homeowners. The company’s portfolio demonstrates skill in updating historic residences as well as working on modernizing traditional properties, reflecting a familiarity with both contemporary and classic New England home styles. Joseph M Canova works closely with clients through all phases of construction, ensuring projects are completed according to local building standards and client specifications. The business is locally owned and operated from Marblehead, serving clients seeking reliable residential remodeling and improvement services in the region.
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Phone Number: (781) 718-4321
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Address: 131 Elm St, Marblehead, MA 01945
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Joseph M Canova Marblehead
Quality
96
80th percentile
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Joseph M Canova has a BuildZoom score of 96, which places them above 80% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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2 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Joseph M Canova has worked on at least
5.0 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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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Joseph M Canova mostly works on
multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $83,900. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Change of occupancy from 60 residential units to 59 through consolidating 2 units into 1. remove existing wall between unit 1 and unit 2 renovate interior spaces including bathrooms and kitchens.eplan
Valuation:
$237,000
Permit #:
ALT1345732
Status:
filed
Fee:
$2,630
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
Renovation and addition according to plans and specifications provided
Valuation:
$292,667
Permit #:
BL-24-190
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation/addition
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of the existing second floor interior bedrooms according to plans submitted
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
BL-23-321
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel existing 2nd floor m.bath 1st floor half bathroom open kitchen wall interior moldings and trim
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
BL-23-586
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Remodeling
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of the existing kitchen and bathroom according to plans submitted
Valuation:
$83,900
Permit #:
BL-23-567
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
New first floor deck doors and windows with interior renovations as shown on plans submitted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BL-22-337
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Repair of the existing front porch and stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BL-22-149
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Second floor bathroom renovation
Valuation:
$32,000
Permit #:
BL-24-22
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel the existing first floor bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BL-21-714
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Remodel bathroom
Building Type:
N/A
Install new full foundation full basement new sz. 35 x 50 single floor (1) bedroom (1) bathroom and (1) kitchenette area. additional 7 x 20 foundation to be integrated onto northwest end of 38 x 50 foundation for new single family house. permit amended on 3/3/2016. change in contractor
Valuation:
$183,680
Permit #:
BLD14-00756
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,208
Permit Type:
New building
Building Type:
N/A
Remove one interior bearing wall and replace with a structural header transfer beam and structural posts
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
ALT166756
Status:
filed
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Construct a new roof deck
Valuation:
$26,714
Permit #:
ALT848164
Status:
filed
Fee:
$320
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
Install new full foundation full basement new sz. 35 x 50 single floor (1) bedroom (1) bathroom and (1) kitchenette area. additional 7 x 20 foundation to be integrated onto northwest end of 38 x 50 foundation for new single family house. permit amended on 3/3/2016. change in contractor
Valuation:
$183,680
Permit #:
B-2014-0756
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,028
Permit Type:
New building
Building Type:
One or two-family...
Rebuild and expand;roof deck; (another company removed old deck and reroofed ). work not to be;visible from any ;public way. as per plan
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
ALT479762
Status:
complete
Fee:
$362
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi
Renovate the existing bathroom and kitchen new hardwood floors building one interior partition wall
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
SF645697
Status:
filed
Fee:
$520
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Mixed
Remove and replace the exisiting roofing. not visible from any public way
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
SF509225
Status:
filed
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-4fam
Install 46 metal lockers in a pre existing area with no changes to either the exterior or the interior of the building other than the locker installation.;
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
ALT11998
Status:
filed
Fee:
$412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Remodel the existing kitchen
Valuation:
$32,000
Permit #:
BL-21-622
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of all non bearing walls and ceilings in the attic. the builing of non structural interior walls on the garden level for the creation of a shower with approximate dimensions of 4'x5
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
SF166761
Status:
filed
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
No Description Available
Valuation:
$48,000
Permit #:
BP-2016-1029
Status:
final
Fee:
$591
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 140967 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 112991 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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| License # | 112991 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 116274 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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96
BuildZoom Score
22
Permits
- Building permit records show that Joseph M Canova has worked on 22 permitted projects.
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