Updated: May 24, 2026
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273 HIGH RD, Essex, MA, 01929
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Marlin R Shearer Construction
Marlin R Shearer, 273 High Rd, Essex, MA (Owned by: Covenant Construction) holds a Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor license and 4 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 97 ranks in the top 18% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (978) 465-7008
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Address: 273 HIGH RD, Essex, MA 01929
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Marlin R Shearer Essex
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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Marlin R Shearer has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Marlin R Shearer has worked on at least
2.0 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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$100k-$250k |
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Install new kitchen cabinets appliances counter tops. remodel existing 1st floor powder and laundry room remodel 1st floor master bathroom. replace 2 exterior entry doors in same locations. demolish abandoned chimney and in-fill floor framing @ chimney chase. this is the 1940's cape behind the newbury kayak shop. all 3 buildings are owned by michael duffield
Valuation:
$129,000
Permit #:
24-131RB
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,583
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Make necessary repairs and restoration of existing 1800's barn including siding sheathing roofing windows and interior floors. this permit is in advance of a separate future permit to turn the barn into home studio space. will not be an accessory dwelling but we will need to get through boh on that permit
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
22-237RB
Status:
expired
Fee:
$935
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gut and remodel 4 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms - all new fixtures tile bathroom fans and lighting. install 2 gas insert fireplaces in existing masonry chimney fireboxes. provide various lighting and electrical upgrades throughout the house. new kitchen sink and faucet
Valuation:
$202,023
Permit #:
BLD21-01855
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,436
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Install elevator inside existing building interior footprint to serve first and second floor. change of use necessary from current mixed use (1st floor office/2nd floor residential living) to both floors residential in order to satisfy egress rules
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B-23-142
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Chair lift elevator
Building Type:
Residential
Install elevator inside existing building interior footprint to serve first and second floor. change of use necessary from current mixed use (1st floor office/2nd floor residential living) to both floors residential in order to satisfy egress rules
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B-23-142
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Chair lift elevator
Building Type:
Residential
Building detached pool house. footprint is 21 x 24 dressing area sitting area and kitchenette space. wash sink and toilet connected to city sewer
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B-22-221
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Accessory building
Building Type:
Single family
Kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation. no structural changes
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B-22-186
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation - inte...
Building Type:
One & two family
Finishing of existing basement to create new bedroom and closet space. new interconnected fire alarms will also be added to the house in the process
Valuation:
$14,990
Permit #:
R-20-0143
Status:
issued
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
Alteration(s)
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel master bathroom with new fixtures tile and addition of new shower. redo sink and cabinetry in sitting room off of bedroom. lower ceiling of master bedroom
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
B-19-1189
Status:
issued
Fee:
$480
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
One or two-family...
Finish section of basement for entertainment room and addition 3/4 bathroom
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
B-20-321
Status:
issued
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
One or two-family...
2nd floor bathroom alteration/renovation non structural changes. remove and replace existing plumbing fixtures tub drywall and flooring
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B-19-79
Status:
complete
Fee:
$420
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
One or two-family...
Replace (4) windows in living room. new tile & ceiling cans addition gas fireplace remodel (2) existing bathrooms. no structural changes
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B-18-101
Status:
complete
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
One or two-family...
Replace pull down stairs to attic with walk-up stairs. addition knee walls to attic insulate attic addition egress wiindows to attic gable ends rough electrical & plumbing to 2nd. floor. r-49 ceilings r-20 walls smoke detectors as required
Valuation:
$17,300
Permit #:
BLD17-00170
Status:
issued
Fee:
$216
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Replace (4) windows in living room. new tile & ceiling cans addition gas fireplace remodel (2) existing bathrooms. no structural changes
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLD18-00101
Status:
final
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a gas fireplace on the second floor of home
Valuation:
$8,150
Permit #:
19-3RB
Status:
expired
Fee:
$143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new deck to the left of the house in between existing entry porch and the pool patio. see attached drawings for proposed design and framing
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLD17-00334
Status:
issued
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
Deck/porch
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen renovation relocating existing slider door
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
B-19-836
Status:
issued
Fee:
$144
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
One or two-family...
Repair existing screen porch with rotted panels - new windows
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B-20-43
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Exterior reno only
Building Type:
One & two family
Install new exterior entry door @ mudroom. addition new stoop & stair @ mudroom. addition new exterior light @ mudroom door. amended building. permit to building larger entry stoop than original design 4 x 12 porch 4x4 landing @ top of staircase 4x4 landing @ grade at bottom of staircase
Valuation:
$3,250
Permit #:
BLD14-01949
Status:
issued
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel existing kitchen new flooring & windows & steel beam install
Valuation:
$220,000
Permit #:
BLD15-01516
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,640
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CS-066141 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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| License # | 104757 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 104757 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 141949 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CS-066141 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Construction Supervisor |
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97
BuildZoom Score
54
Permits
- Building permit records show that Marlin R Shearer has worked on 54 permitted projects.
Marlin R Shearer Employees
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