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Updated: May 19, 2026

Paul J Blake Construction

Paul J Blake, 41 Maple St, Marblehead, MA (Owned by: Johanna Anziani) holds a Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor license and 3 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 92 ranks in the top 32% of 139,240 Massachusetts licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Paul J Blake, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Paul J Blake Marblehead

Quality

92

68th percentile

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Paul J Blake has a BuildZoom score of 92, which places them above 68% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.

Activity

1 project

2025

Our building permit records indicate that Paul J Blake has worked on at least 1.0 project over the past year.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Pricing

1 project	< $5k
1 project	$20k-$50k

Value Not Public: 1.0 project

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Building Permits by Paul J Blake

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Building residential

176 Central St, Rowley, MA, 1969

2025-05-22

Property suffered water damage due to a plumbing leak. water leaked from 2nd floor bathroom to basement. flooring cabinetry and some wall repairs required

Valuation:

$47,000

Permit #:

25-66RB

Status:

approved

Fee:

$576

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

176 Central St, Rowley, MA, 1969

2025-06-25

Added an additional island counter receptacle installed arc/gfci breaker

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

25-53E

Status:

canceled

Fee:

$162

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

176 Central St, Rowley, MA, 1969

2025-06-25

Reinstalled island receptacles in new island

Valuation:

$1,000

Permit #:

25-55E

Status:

complete

Fee:

$162

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

176 Central St, Rowley, MA, 1969

2025-06-25

Added receptacle to island reinstalled existing

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

25-54E

Status:

canceled

Fee:

$162

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

40-60 42 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA, 01915

2018-10-04

Construction of new 100, 000. sq. ft. manufacturing building foundation permit b-18-937. harmonic drive

Valuation:

$9,138,700

Permit #:

B-18-1252

Status:

complete

Fee:

$156,135

Permit Type:

New building

Building Type:

Factory - low hazard

Building

42 Dunham Rdg, Beverly, MA, 1915

2018-10-04

Construction of new 100 000. sq. ft. manufacturing building foundation permit b-18-937. harmonic drive

Valuation:

$9,138,700

Permit #:

BLD18-01252

Status:

final

Fee:

$156,135

Permit Type:

New building

Building Type:

N/A

Building

40-60 42 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA, 01915

2018-08-07

Foundation only a.k.a. harmonic drive

Valuation:

$310,000

Permit #:

B-18-937

Status:

complete

Fee:

$4,650

Permit Type:

New building

Building Type:

Office

Building

42 Dunham Rdg, Beverly, MA, 1915

2018-08-07

Foundation only a.k.a. harmonic drive

Valuation:

$310,000

Permit #:

BLD18-00937

Status:

final

Fee:

$4,650

Permit Type:

New building

Building Type:

N/A

Building

40-60 42 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA, 01915

2018-09-24

Construction site trailor size 8'x32

Valuation:

$500

Permit #:

B-18-1134

Status:

complete

Fee:

$65

Permit Type:

Temporary use/occ...

Building Type:

Office

Alteration/repair

9 Malcolm Hoyt Dr, Newburyport, MA, 1950

2015-09-09

Complete renovation of existing building for an electronics manufacturing facility

Valuation:

$5,548,662

Permit #:

A-2015-0515

Status:

Issued

Fee:

$55,526

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

9 Malcolm Hoyt Dr, Newburyport, MA, 1950

2015-09-09

Complete renovation of existing building for an electronics manufacturing facility

Valuation:

$5,548,660

Permit #:

BP-15-655

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

42 Dunham Rdg, Beverly, MA, 1915

2018-09-24

Construction site trailor size 8'x32

Valuation:

$500

Permit #:

BLD18-01134

Status:

final

Fee:

$65

Permit Type:

Temporary use/occ...

Building Type:

N/A

Building

127 Vinton St, Melrose, MA, 2176

2005-06-20

No Description Available

Valuation:

$81,500

Permit #:

BP-2005-0472

Status:

complete

Fee:

$912

Permit Type:

One and two famil...

Building Type:

N/A

Building

42 Dunham Rdg, Beverly, MA, 1915

2018-09-13

Construction of structural shell only. has foundation permit already b-18-937. a.k.a. harmonic drive

Valuation:

$1,270,000

Permit #:

BLD18-01197

Status:

canceled

Fee:

$19,050

Permit Type:

New building

Building Type:

N/A

Building

40-60 42 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA, 01915

2018-09-13

Construction of structural shell only. has foundation permit already b-18-937. a.k.a. harmonic drive

Valuation:

$1,270,000

Permit #:

TB-18-1197

Status:

canceled

Fee:

$19,050

Permit Type:

New building

Building Type:

Factory - moderat...

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Verified License

License #	CS-050719
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 #	203957
Status	Active
City	Newton
Type	Building Contractor

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2022. Check the current license status of Paul J Blake with the City of Newton Massachusetts

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License Not Verified

License #	203957
Status	Active
City	Newton
Type	Residential Builder

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2022. Check the current license status of Paul J Blake with the City of Newton Massachusetts

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Inactive License

License #	203957
Status	Inactive
State	Massachusetts
Type	Home Improvement Contractor

According to the Mass.gov Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, 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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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Massachusetts:

Does Paul J Blake carry a valid contracting license?

Any work that involves a building's structural elements in addition to other construction, must be performed by a licensed construction supervisor, issued by the Department of Public Safety. A home improvement contractor must be registered by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, to perform any nonstructural residential home improvement work.

Paul J Blake currently holds license CS-050719, 203957 (Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor, Building Contractor, Residential Builder, Home Improvement Contractor), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Massachusetts?

Contractors in Massachusetts must prove continous work experience in their trade or a construction related degree from an accredited college, before they can take an exam to become a licensed contractor. Construction supervisor licenses must be renewed every 2 years, after taking the requisite continuing education requirements.

Your liability risk when hiring Paul J Blake

Contractors in Massachusetts must carry general liability insurance and an active workers' compensation policy. Proof of a current workers compensation policy is required to file a building permit as a contractor in Massachusetts. Be sure to request a copy of certificates for each policy.

Financial recourse when hiring Paul J Blake

If a remodeling project has gone badly a homeowner can recoup up to $10,000 of actual losses through the Home Improvement Contractor Guaranty Fund. The property must be the owner's primary residence, and a claim must be filed within 6 months of the initial court judgement or the arbitration award date.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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