Updated: Dec 22, 2025
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21 Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA, 02494
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Richard Volkin Construction
Serving the Needham Heights, Massachusetts area, Richard Volkin specializes in residential construction and remodeling projects. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, Volkin manages a range of home improvement services, including additions, renovations, and upgrades for single-family homes. The business primarily works with homeowners seeking tailored solutions for their living spaces. Richard Volkin is recognized for coordinating every phase of construction, from initial planning through completion, to help clients achieve their goals efficiently. Project experience includes interior and exterior renovations, as well as kitchen and bathroom remodels. Volkin’s local expertise ensures that each project aligns with regional building codes and standards unique to the Needham Heights community.
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Phone Number: (781) 449-8200
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Address: 21 Highland Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
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Richard Volkin Needham Heights
Quality
104
91st percentile
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Richard Volkin has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 139,240 contractors in Massachusetts.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Richard Volkin has worked on at least
20.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
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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11 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Richard Volkin mostly works on
new construction
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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6 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $420,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Convert the use of a two family dwelling into a single family dwelling use with a legal adu apartment.complete alteration of existing dwelling and addition an addition. making unit 1 (single family dwelling) on the 1st and 2nd floor and attic and unit 2 (adu) in the basement sharing the same means of egress. creating a new driveway on the left side of the house. complete details on en... see more
Valuation:
$570,000
Permit #:
BR-23-10526
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of single family dwelling srb district, 9000 s.f. lot 2.5 stories 5 bedrooms 5.5 bathrooms finished attic & basement (2) car attached garage (2) gas fireplaces (1) in family room & (1) in basement covered patio & covered porch. far allowed =3420 far actual= 2898 first floor sf= 1188 second floor = 1710 sf attic sf = 648 basement sf.= 1, 164 garage =528 sf porch ... see more
Valuation:
$815,000
Permit #:
BR-23-10323
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a single family dwelling srb district 8, 068 sf lot 2.5 stories 6 bedrooms 6.5 baths attached 2 car garage finished attic finished basement no porch yes deck 1 gas fireplacefar allowed= 3, 066 sf far actual= 3, 060 sf first floor= 1, 332 sf second floor= 1, 728 sf attic= 672 sf basement= 1, 332 sf garage= 420 sf no porch deck=22 sf total living space (basement first floor 2n... see more
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
BR-23-10007
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building 1 - new construction of (10) 3-bedroom (1) 2-bedroom townhouse and (1) commercial space per plans submitted
Valuation:
$682,380
Permit #:
BP-2025-0329
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,516
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building 2 - new construction (7) 3 bedrooms (1) 2 bedroom townhouse and 1 commercial space per submitted plans
Valuation:
$496,240
Permit #:
BP-2025-0313
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,193
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building 3 - new construction (9) 3 bedroom (1) 2 bedroom and (1) commercial space per submitted plans
Valuation:
$620,350
Permit #:
BP-2025-0328
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,742
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New wall portions per plan new plumbing per plan new electrical per plan new hvac system per plan relocation of fire alarm horns/strobes per plan relocation of existing sprinkler heads per new frame plan sheetrock/plaster work finish carpenter new flooring full new painting work. this work is for a perfect dental office per plans
Valuation:
$320,000
Permit #:
C-22-0074
Status:
pco issued
Fee:
$2,400
Permit Type:
Tenantfitup
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a single family dwelling 5 bedrooms 6.5 bathrooms finish attic finish basement 2 car attached garage gas fireplace in living room. no deck no porch.see building permit description
Valuation:
$769,000
Permit #:
BR-23-10519
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling the kitchen by removing all cabinets and installing new cabinets. removing an existing wall that's load baring and has been evaluated by engineer (documentation provided). a new 17'7 steel beam is being installed to support the structure
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BP-24-529
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new 3-fmaily dwelling
Valuation:
$420,000
Permit #:
BP-2026-0094
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct proposed new three family townhouse dwelling -see attached plans
Valuation:
$420,000
Permit #:
BP-2025-0842
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct proposed new residential triplex structure - see attached plans
Valuation:
$495,000
Permit #:
BP-2025-0008
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,148
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior non-structural renovation to an existing dental office
Valuation:
$593,500
Permit #:
C-24-0661
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,025
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - residential (single 2-family or townhouses) projects
2021-09-17
Remove old siding and weather tight with blue skin and replace with hardie siding new pella windows and doors interior exterior) install new garage doors strip and replace roof install new gutters remove old concrete bulked and replace with concrete walkout steps into back yard electrical to be updated and panel to be replaced plumbing to be updated remodeling 4 baths and adding 2 ne... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BR-21-11121
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fabrication and installation of a aluminum exterior 2nd means of egress stair from grade to 3rd level apartment. and also to include installation of a exit door in place of the existing only window in the room so door will have a operating window in it to provide the required light and ventilation per code
Valuation:
$17,500
Permit #:
C-23-2060
Status:
final
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building new mixed use building- see attached plans
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BP-2023-1304
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,744
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new residential triplex structure
Valuation:
$392,000
Permit #:
BP-2024-1479
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,077
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - commercial projects
35 Highland Cir, Needham, MA, 02492
2022-08-16
Building new adult day care center p-22-10571 e-22-11035 fa-22-10026 e-22-11082 sm-22-10162 spr-22-10033 g-22-10033
Valuation:
$410,000
Permit #:
BC-22-10080
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a 1469.14 kw dc 1080.00 kw air conditioning rooftop and carport solar system with (2842) 370w modules on the rooftop (960) 435w modules on the carport (10) 33 kw inverters (15) 50 kw air conditioning inverters (1) 90 kva grounding xfmr and (1) 1500 kva step up xfmr
Valuation:
$1,400,000
Permit #:
C-20-1532
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,000
Permit Type:
Solar
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation into an adult day health center
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
C-24-0599
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,021
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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104
BuildZoom Score
44
Permits
- Building permit records show that Richard Volkin has worked on 44 permitted projects.