Updated: May 31, 2026
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Address
85 Gentian Hollow, Becket, MA, 01223
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Rian M Dowd Construction
Serving residential clients in Becket, Massachusetts, Rian M Dowd specializes in building and remodeling projects within Berkshire County. With over a decade of experience, the company handles a range of home improvement and renovation work, including additions, interior renovations, and exterior updates. Rian M Dowd provides services tailored to single-family homes and seasonal properties, assisting homeowners with updates, repairs, and expansions that suit both year-round and vacation lifestyles. The business is known for its familiarity with the local area and its ability to address the unique needs of properties in western Massachusetts. Drawing on 11 years in the construction industry, Rian M Dowd supports clients through each phase of the building or remodeling process, from planning through project completion.
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Phone Number: (413) 237-3642
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Address: 85 Gentian Hollow, Becket, MA 01223
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Rian M Dowd Becket
Quality
95
78th percentile
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Activity
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2 projects
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Rian M Dowd has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 2 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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Fixing up barn to turn into an automative repair shop. we removed the floor inside to open headroom to ceiling. we are leaving it open. -we will need to repair foundation in one area that was originally a garage door and pour a 3 wall 10 thick with #4 steel approx. 10 long. -we will need to pour a one sided wall and floor poured at the same time. wall will have #4 steel in wall and fl... see more
Valuation:
$34,000
Permit #:
C-20-0027
Status:
pco issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Repair insulation
Building Type:
N/A
Emergency gas repair work has already been done. off road and private property
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TR-24-0001
Status:
issued
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Frame out room in basement around furnace
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
C-24-0028
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Form and pour a concrete floor in the basement over existing dirt floor. 6 mil poly vapor barrier. 2 insulation around the edge of the floor. concrete will be a 4000 lb. mix
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
R-18-0205
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
Concrete basement...
Building Type:
N/A
Rip-out and replace old existing tub and tub surround with new custom tiled shower. wall behind tub surround is a neighboring wall and needs to brought up to fire code. we will expose the whole wall and inlay sheetrock to neighboring wall. install fire foam and insulation and insulate around any heating pipes. fabricate a recess medicine cabinet for future access. fabricate a knee wal... see more
Valuation:
$7,743
Permit #:
C-16-0095
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
-adding 2x4's and insulation (r-13) to the inside of 7 exterior walls for added insulation. -installing new electrical outlets in those walls to code. -installing new replacement windows(u-factor 0.3) while leaving the existing storm windows in the whole house
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
R-15-0132
Status:
issued
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
Repair windows
Building Type:
N/A
We are removing existing shingles on the half of the roof down to the plywood. we will install new ice and water and felt paper. install new drip edge and install new lifetime warranty architectural shingles
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
C-15-0076
Status:
issued
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
Roof
Building Type:
N/A
Rip-out and replace old existing tub and tub surround with new custom tiled shower. wall behind tub surround is a neighboring wall and needs to brought up to fire code. we will expose the whole wall and inlay sheetrock to neighboring wall closing any gaps. we will paint the insides of neighboring walls with fire paint (fireguard e-84). install fire foam and roxul fire insulation insul... see more
Valuation:
$8,634
Permit #:
C-17-0055
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of hot tub on existing slab on grade. hot tub will have compliant automatic cover
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
R-16-0237
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
Floating slab con...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | BO-2246 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Building Licenses, Building Official Certification, Ma Building Commissioner |
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Verified License
| License # | 194209 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 214081 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton |
| Type | Residential Builder |
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95
BuildZoom Score
8
Permits
- Building permit records show that Rian M Dowd has worked on 8 permitted projects.
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