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Expert General Contractor in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Most exterior work work we do in Cambridge starts the same way: a homeowner has noticed something they cannot quite diagnose. Cambridge is world-renowned academic city with Cambridge Historical Commission oversight on many projects, and its victorian multi-families share a fairly predictable set of exterior problems. What makes it harder here is ice dams forming at the eaves and pushing water back into the wall.
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Over a decade transforming Massachusetts homes. 500+ projects completed with expert precision and attention to detail.
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Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Your investment is protected from start to finish with our comprehensive coverage.
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Consistently rated 5 stars across 19 verified reviews. Our customers' satisfaction speaks louder than any advertisement.
Transparent, Fair Pricing
No surprises, no hidden fees. Get detailed written quotes upfront — we honor our prices and never upsell.
Premium Materials Only
We partner with top brands: James Hardie, CertainTeed, Andersen, Therma-Tru. 25-50 year manufacturer warranties included.
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Charlton-based family business. We answer calls personally, respond same-day, and treat your home like our own.
Expert General Contractor Services in Cambridge, MA
Most exterior work work we do in Cambridge starts the same way: a homeowner has noticed something they cannot quite diagnose. Cambridge is world-renowned academic city with Cambridge Historical Commission oversight on many projects, and its victorian multi-families share a fairly predictable set of exterior problems. What makes it harder here is ice dams forming at the eaves and pushing water back into the wall.
We have been working across Middlesex County since 2015, and the pattern is consistent: the jobs that come back are the ones where somebody rushed the parts nobody sees. Here, the two things we expect to deal with are historic district compliance and university-area rental property upgrades. Our crews are our own employees. We do not sell the job and hand it to whoever is available, and the person who quoted your project is on site while it runs.
Comprehensive General Contractor Services in Cambridge, MA
What we actually do differently on exterior contracting comes down to a handful of things: one warranty document covering the whole package, so there is nobody to point at; one contract and one crew across the whole exterior, so no detail falls between trades; materials ordered against the schedule rather than after the crew is booked. Materials are rated for the New England climate zone, and we account for the full New England temperature range, from below zero in January to the low nineties in July. It is all standard practice. The difference is that it gets done on every elevation, including the one facing the neighbour's fence that nobody inspects.
What We Offer
Combined siding, window and door packages
Full exterior envelope renovation
Trim, soffit and fascia systems
Porch, entry and portico rebuilds
Structural repair of exterior walls
Permit management and inspections
Single-contract project coordination
Insurance claim documentation
Why Cambridge Trusts Maia Construction
We are 20 miles from Cambridge — roughly half an hour — and we have worked across Harvard Square, Cambridgeport, Central Square. That distance is mostly about the boring things: being there for the inspection, and coming back out under warranty without it being an expedition. Licensed under MA HIC #204634, fully insured, and rated 5.0 on Google across 19 reviews. Estimates are free, written, and there is no second visit from a closer.
Common General Contractor Challenges in Cambridge
exterior scope that grows once the walls are open, with no agreed rate for the extra
two warranties that each point at the other when something leaks
work that was quoted by three separate trades who each assumed someone else was handling the flashing
Victorian window restoration vs. replacement decisions
Our General Contractor Solutions for Cambridge Homes
one warranty document covering the whole package, so there is nobody to point at
one contract and one crew across the whole exterior, so no detail falls between trades
materials ordered against the schedule rather than after the crew is booked
Cambridge Neighborhoods We Serve
We provide general contractor services to every neighborhood in Cambridge, Middlesex County, including ZIP code 02138:
Harvard SquarePorter SquareCentral SquareInman SquareKendall SquareEast CambridgeCambridgeportMid-Cambridge
Cambridge Housing Types We Work On
Our team has extensive experience with the housing stock found throughout Cambridge, with homes averaging 80-150 years old:
Victorian multi-families
triple-deckers
Harvard faculty homes
modern condo conversions
row houses
mixed-use buildings
Our General Contractor Process in Cambridge
01
Full exterior walkthrough
Every elevation assessed together, so the scope is set as one job rather than three.
02
One written contract
One contract covering everything, so there is no gap between quotes for something to fall through.
03
Permits and sequencing
Permits filed and inspection slots booked before the crew is scheduled.
04
Staged execution
Openings, then envelope, then trim — each flashed into the next in the correct order.
05
Inspections
Inspections booked and attended by us, with the paperwork handed to you at the end.
06
Handover and warranty
One handover, one warranty document covering the whole package.
Cost Range
$18,000–$60,000 for a combined exterior package
Timeline
a few weeks, planned around the weather window
Warranty
a 5-year workmanship warranty on all of it, with manufacturer coverage on top
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What Our Customers Say
5.0 across 19 Google reviews — from homeowners near Cambridge and across Massachusetts.
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“Marcos and his team replaced all 38 windows on my house in 2023. Marcos was communicative, transparent and very easy…”
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General Contractor FAQs — Cambridge, MA
Common questions from Cambridge homeowners about general contractor
How long will exterior contracting take on my Cambridge home?
Plan on a few weeks, planned around the weather window. Middlesex County weather does move schedules — the full New England temperature range, from below zero in January to the low nineties in July is the usual reason — so we build a weather margin into the date we give you rather than promising one we cannot hold.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. The crew on your Cambridge home is our own. It is the main reason we can hold a schedule and the main reason the same people who started your job are the ones who finish it.
What usually goes wrong with exterior work on homes in Cambridge?
The three we see most often here: exterior scope that grows once the walls are open, with no agreed rate for the extra; two warranties that each point at the other when something leaks; and work that was quoted by three separate trades who each assumed someone else was handling the flashing. Locally, historic district compliance comes up repeatedly on victorian multi-families.
Do you pull the permits, or do I?
We do. We file with the Cambridge building department, schedule the inspections and meet the inspector on site. As a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor (HIC #204634) that is our responsibility, not yours.
How do you handle the site during the job?
Beds and walkways are covered before anything comes off the wall, there is a container on site from day one, and we magnet-sweep every evening. It matters more than people expect on a tight Cambridge lot.
What parts of Cambridge do you cover?
All of it, including East Cambridge, Harvard Square, Porter Square and the rest of ZIP 02138. We also work throughout Middlesex County.
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