Updated: May 19, 2026
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916 MAIN STREET, Acton, MA, 01720
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Kistler & Knapp Builders Construction
Kistler & Knapp Builders, 916 Main St, Acton, MA (Owned by: Dennis Kistler) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 8 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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Kistler & Knapp Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (978) 635-9700
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Kistler & Knapp Builders Acton
Quality
103
90th percentile
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Kistler & Knapp Builders has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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2 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Kistler & Knapp Builders 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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$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 |
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Building Permits by Kistler & Knapp Builders
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Construct one (1) story single family detached house - finished basement 15'1 x 48 33 x 6'11 12'8 x 3'6 4'1 x 29 - 1st floor 48'x 35 13'7 x 12'9 20 x 6'6 14 x 12 5 x 8'; two (2) car attached garage 22 x 23'; porch 9 x 4'; deck 12 x 18 18 x 7 with 3 x 6 steps (app182843)(z20220758) - 3 bedrooms
Valuation:
$1,409,094
Permit #:
B20220373
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,280
Permit Type:
New single family...
Building Type:
N/A
Enclose existing porches and living spaces to existing study and dining room
Valuation:
$253,000
Permit #:
BP-2024-15
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,580
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate an existing garage and pool house new skylights and selective roof repair in garage. both buildings to get new windows and doors as well as selective exterior siding and trim repair/replacement
Valuation:
$106,000
Permit #:
REP-23-3184
Status:
complete
Fee:
$848
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building 20 x 23 addition at rear of house. alter and renovate for new kitchen mudroom and front entry stairs. remodel 1st floor powder room renovate 2nd floor bathrooms and closets. replace windows in house. bonus far
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
20100146
Status:
filed
Fee:
$35,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sherman interior renovation, remove/replace three windows, minor siding patches at window replacements, replace/secure exterior deck rail, add cabinetry and island to kitchen, closet build out first floor, remove/relocate 1/2 bath wall adjacent to kitchen, add cabinetry to third floor, heat mudroom at entry, add cabinetry to entry. add trim throughout. all work in accordance with appr... see more
Valuation:
$143,000
Permit #:
BP-2020-000005
Status:
Issued
Fee:
$2,180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial demolish to include enclosed porch walls and dormer bulkhead brick veneer and ceiling at garage. demolish interior walls closets and floor in playroom. demolish 1st floor back stairs and strip laundry walls. demolish brick steps outside laundry room. demolish 2nd floor rec room floor and strip walls no rebuild on this permit amend 9/28/2020_ to install concrete footing to supp... see more
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
20080214
Status:
filed
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building outdoor shower and pergola/trellis next to pool house
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
REP-24-0513
Status:
complete
Fee:
$680
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - residential (single 2-family or townhouses) projects
2021-09-14
Removal and relocation of three non structural interior walls
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BR-21-11093
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing the existing driveway and walkway and installing a snowmelt system. re-paving the same footprint
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ST-10697
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel master bathroom & bedroom w closet
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
19-420
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The project is the renovation and addition to a single-family residence. the scope of work includes partial demolition of the existing building(s) new garage addition updated structural electrical plumbing interior finishes to the existing building site clearing and site work public/private utilities connections landscape work excavation trenching backfill and rough and finish grading
Valuation:
$3,277,420
Permit #:
R-21-0042
Status:
complete
Fee:
$28,192
Permit Type:
Repair alteration...
Building Type:
N/A
Cricket on south side of penthouse to be removed to allow new deck area. west side skylight removed.; framed in to allow new deck walkway. replace french doors on n side of penthouse. south/east chimney (1of4) rebuilt and wood oven flue to be routed through. replace with new e side skylight. replace with new north side deck. relocate air conditioning condenser unit with new unit from ... see more
Valuation:
$236,000
Permit #:
ALT491446
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,455
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-3fam
Interior renovation remove/replace three windows minor siding patches at window replacements replace/secure exterior deck rail addition cabinetry and island to kitchen closet building out first floor remove/relocate 1/2 bathroom wall adjacent to kitchen addition cabinetry to third floor heat mudroom at entry addition cabinetry to entry. addition trim throughout. all work in accordance... see more
Valuation:
$143,000
Permit #:
BP-2020-000005
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Two family dwelling
Ammended work - addition new drainage system replace septic addition foundation drains and waterproofing addition carport addition expanded decks porch & den addition elevator addition spiral staircase rework interior partitions addition covered roof deck addition outdoor shower addition screen porch extend sunroom expand master bedroom outside rinse station ***plywood panels/rated sh... see more
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
2013-00530
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
101 single family
Demolition of existing dwelling and rebuild new single family gambrel style dwelling with 6 bedrooms 7 baths 3 decks and 2 car garage. demolish existing garage *** order of conditions #25-3763 **** elevaton certificate required for height of building *** maximum height is 35 feet ***ammended to include new contractor 9/11/12***
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
2011-07572
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
101 single family
Building new single-family with carriage house **combining lots with 11 lake terr..address changing to 138 lake avenue**
Valuation:
$2,969,000
Permit #:
16050986
Status:
complete
Fee:
$70,560
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed work: excavate front garden area; seal and waterproof exposed foundation; landscape stairs and slab at aux entry; garden planting last action: ready to issue
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ALT9122
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
1-2fam
Gut and remodel master bathroom and master closet. re-use existing plumbing locations install new fixtures at shower vanity sinks and toilet
Valuation:
$56,440
Permit #:
R-17-00634
Status:
issued
Fee:
$678
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Ra proposed use -
Complete renovation of house. additions -including elevator new systems throughout remove and rebuild garage
Valuation:
$1,022,320
Permit #:
BLDR-017783-2014
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish & remove existing house; construct new 4 bedroom single family residence w/attached 2 car garage
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
10-157
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,939
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 103855 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | CS-073607 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 113828 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | 30922 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Type | Residential And Commercial Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 73819 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Residential Builder |
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Inactive License
| License # | 60493 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Building Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 73607 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Building Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 60500 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Building Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-23371-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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103
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Citizens Insurance Of America |
30
Permits
- Building permit records show that Kistler & Knapp Builders has worked on 30 permitted projects.
Kistler & Knapp Builders Employees
AK
Ashley Kobuszewski
Vice President
BK
Brice Kincaid
Owner
DK
Dennis Kistler
Owner
DS
Douglas Stevenson
Owner
KF
Kenneth Frommer
Owner
KB
Kistler & Knapp Builders
Owner
RS
Richard Y Stevens
Owner
RS
Robert Sealund
Owner
SC
Stuart S Crocker
Owner