How many verified contractors does ProFix list in Boston, MA?

ProFix currently lists 20 verified gold-tier contractors serving Boston, MA. This city page covers Suffolk County, 650,706 residents, and 2 trade categories from the current local pro shard. Use it to compare profiles, local Q&A, and state-level licensing before requesting quotes.

Local pros in Boston, MA

Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Population 650,706.

Updated June 2026what's new

Suffolk CountyFIPS 2507000650,706 residents

Top verified pros in Boston, MA

20 gold-tier pros (confidence score 80+ — full NAP, license, and multi-source coverage). Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Trade breakdown

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 19
Concrete Contractors: 1

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Top 10 Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in Boston, MA

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Real Cost Index for Boston, MA

Median + typical range from real public building permits.

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Data-derived local notes

Hiring context for Boston, MA

Boston is a major-city page in the top-2,000 launched-state city set, ranked #24 by the population value in all-cities.json. The city record places it in Suffolk County; the pro counts below are exact city-name matches from the MA gold shard.

Population in seed: 650,706.
Matched pro records: 81.
24/7 emergency flag count: 0.
Top matched trade buckets: Water/Fire/Mold Restoration (72), Electricians (3), Concrete Contractors (2), Foundation Repair Contractors (2), and HVAC Technicians (1).
Suffolk County hub has 86 state-shard records.

Trade counts from the shard

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 72
Electricians: 3
Concrete Contractors: 2
Foundation Repair Contractors: 2
HVAC Technicians: 1

0 records carry the 24/7 emergency flag.

County and permits

Boston is in Suffolk County. This seed does not name a city-specific permit office, so use the authority having jurisdiction for the job address and cross-check state licensing through Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR).

Suffolk County hub Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR)

Phone: +1-617-973-8700

Code adoption checks

State code context for Boston comes from the Massachusetts NEC / IRC / IECC seed. Current adoption values in the seed: NEC: NEC 2023; IRC: IRC 2021; IECC: IECC 2021. The permit date and local amendments still control the job.

Seasonal scheduling notes

Massachusetts's seasonal seed describes the climate zone as "Coastal and inland Northeast with nor'easters, snow, freeze-thaw, and humid summers". For Boston, the highlighted windows below are selected from hvac service / install, roofing, and exterior paint / siding because those projects match either the city's top trade counts or the highest-urgency state calendar entries.

HVAC service / install
Ideal: March, April, September, October, January, February · High urgency
Roofing
Ideal: May, June, September, October · High urgency
Exterior paint / siding
Ideal: May, June, September · Medium urgency

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Climate resilience context

Boston uses the Massachusetts state resilience seed. The scenarios linked to this city page are flooding, freezes and winter cold snaps, hurricanes / coastal tropical storms, and straight-line wind storms; they are state-level hazards, not city incident claims.

flooding
Massachusetts flood risk includes coastal surge, nor'easter rain, urban drainage, and basement flooding in older dense neighborhoods.
freezes and winter cold snaps
Massachusetts has prolonged freeze risk, coastal wind chill, ice dams, and older boiler or steam systems that can leak after shutdowns.
hurricanes / coastal tropical storms
Massachusetts coastal storms can drive surge into Cape Cod, the Islands, Boston Harbor, and South Coast communities, then leave inland tree and basement damage.
straight-line wind storms
Massachusetts non-hurricane wind risk comes from nor'easters, coastal lows, winter storms, and saturated soils that allow trees to fall.

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Emergency playbooks to keep handy

Emergency links for Boston are selected from Massachusetts's state emergency scenarios and climate-relevant playbooks. They are planning links; call 911 or the serving utility first when life safety, gas, fire, downed lines, or shock risk is present.

State 24-hour guide

Flooded basement with possible electrical hazardCall 911
Sump pump fails during a stormPro today
Sewage backing up from a floor drainPro today
Frozen pipe with no visible burstPro today

Generated from all-cities, all-counties, state pro shards, state code updates, seasonal/climate seeds, emergency seeds, and licensing/permit-contact seeds.

Hiring Contractors in Boston, MA — Local Q&A

Local source notes for permits, prices, trades, site conditions, and license checks. Source: ProFix Editorial Team. Last updated 2026-06-09.

permits

What permits do I need for a kitchen remodel in Boston, MA?

For a kitchen remodel in Boston, start with City of Boston Inspectional Services. Cosmetic work is different from moving plumbing, electrical, gas, walls, windows, or ventilation, so ask the permit office which building, trade, plan-review, or inspection steps apply before work starts. Verify the contractor through the state licensing board before signing: Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Permit office: City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Keep the permit number, approved plans, inspection records, and change orders in the job file.

¿Qué permisos necesito para remodelar una cocina en Boston, MA?

Para remodelar una cocina en Boston, empiece con City of Boston Inspectional Services. El trabajo cosmético no es lo mismo que mover plomería, electricidad, gas, muros, ventanas o ventilación; pregunte qué permisos, revisión de planos e inspecciones aplican antes de iniciar. Verifique al contratista en la junta estatal: Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Oficina de permisos: City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Guarde número de permiso, planos aprobados, inspecciones y cambios por escrito.

pricing

How much does a plumber cost in Boston, MA?

There is no single reliable plumber price for Boston; the cost depends on diagnosis time, access, fixture quality, emergency scheduling, permit requirements, and whether walls, concrete, or sewer lines are involved. Treat online averages as screening information, not a bid. Before paying a deposit, verify the plumber or plumbing contractor through Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections and ask City of Boston Inspectional Services whether the job needs a permit or inspection. Permit office: City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Get itemized labor, materials, trip charges, and warranty terms.

¿Cuánto cuesta contratar a un plomero en Boston, MA?

No hay una tarifa única confiable para un plomero en Boston; el costo depende del diagnóstico, acceso, calidad de accesorios, urgencia, permisos y si hay muros, concreto o líneas de drenaje. Use promedios en línea solo como orientación. Antes de pagar anticipo, verifique al plomero o contratista en Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections y pregunte a City of Boston Inspectional Services si el trabajo requiere permiso o inspección. Oficina: City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Pida mano de obra, materiales y garantía por escrito.

trades

What types of contractors are most needed in Boston?

Boston homeowners most often need licensed trade help for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, drainage, restoration, and general remodeling, especially when work touches life-safety systems or the building envelope. In Suffolk County, local permit history and inspection queues are the best way to spot active demand, so check City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. For any regulated trade, confirm license status with the state board first: Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Ask bidders who will pull permits and attend inspections.

¿Qué tipos de contratistas se necesitan más en Boston?

En Boston, los propietarios suelen necesitar ayuda para plomería, electricidad, HVAC, techos, drenaje, restauración y remodelación general, especialmente si el trabajo toca sistemas de seguridad o la envolvente del edificio. En el condado de Suffolk, el historial de permisos y las inspecciones muestran mejor la demanda local; consulte City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Para oficios regulados, verifique la licencia estatal: Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Pregunte quién tramita permisos y atiende inspecciones.

conditions

How does Boston's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

Boston's humidity, storm exposure, floodplain review, corrosion risk, and wind-resistant assemblies can affect repair sequencing. Costs can rise when a project needs engineering, concealed-condition repairs, phased inspections, utility coordination, or work in floodplain, historic, HOA, or zoning overlay areas. Do not rely on a contractor's verbal answer alone: confirm permit triggers with City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Then verify the contractor's license or registration with Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Keep photos of hidden conditions before walls or floors are closed.

¿Cómo afectan el clima, la zonificación o las viviendas de Boston a los costos de reparación?

La humedad, tormentas, revisión de zonas inundables, corrosión y componentes resistentes al viento en Boston pueden afectar la secuencia de reparación. Los costos pueden subir si el proyecto requiere ingeniería, reparación de condiciones ocultas, inspecciones por etapas, coordinación con servicios públicos o trabajo en zonas inundables, históricas, HOA o con superposición de zonificación. No dependa solo de una respuesta verbal: confirme permisos con City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Luego verifique la licencia en Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Guarde fotos antes de cerrar muros o pisos.

verification

How do I verify a contractor's license in Boston?

Verify the exact legal business name, license number, classification, expiration date, and any public discipline before you sign. Use the state licensing board lookup first: Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Then confirm with City of Boston Inspectional Services that the same contractor can be listed on the permit and that the permit scope matches the contract; permit office: City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Be cautious if the bid asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for paid work, skips inspections, or uses a different company name on documents.

¿Cómo verifico la licencia de un contratista en Boston?

Verifique el nombre legal exacto, número de licencia, clasificación, vencimiento y disciplina pública antes de firmar. Use primero la búsqueda de la junta estatal: Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-public-safety-and-inspections. Después confirme con City of Boston Inspectional Services que el mismo contratista pueda figurar en el permiso y que el alcance coincida con el contrato; oficina: City of Boston Inspectional Services: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting. Tenga cuidado si le piden sacar un permiso de propietario para trabajo pagado, evitar inspecciones o usar otro nombre comercial.