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“Marcos and his team did an awesome job on residing our house and doing all the trim. Would highly recommend.”
Gloucester, MA • General Contractor • 5-Star Rated
Expert General Contractor in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Most exterior work work we do in Gloucester starts the same way: a homeowner has noticed something they cannot quite diagnose. Between saltbox colonials and federal-period homes, most of what we open up here is 60-150+ years old. On top of that, Essex County deals with salt-laden air that strips coatings and pits fasteners years earlier than inland weather does.
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Consistently rated 5 stars across 19 verified reviews. Our customers' satisfaction speaks louder than any advertisement.
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No surprises, no hidden fees. Get detailed written quotes upfront — we honor our prices and never upsell.
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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 Gloucester, MA
Most exterior work work we do in Gloucester starts the same way: a homeowner has noticed something they cannot quite diagnose. Between saltbox colonials and federal-period homes, most of what we open up here is 60-150+ years old. On top of that, Essex County deals with salt-laden air that strips coatings and pits fasteners years earlier than inland weather does.
The reason we push people toward a local contractor for exterior contracting is not loyalty to the idea — it is that the failures we get called out to fix are almost always detail failures, and details are what a crew working forty miles from home stops caring about at four in the afternoon. On Gloucester homes specifically, salt air corrosion on exterior materials and coastal wind damage to siding are what we plan around before a crew is booked. One crew, start to finish, and one person you call. It is a small company and that is deliberate.
Comprehensive General Contractor Services in Gloucester, MA
What we actually do differently on exterior contracting comes down to a handful of things: one contract and one crew across the whole exterior, so no detail falls between trades; staging planned around your access, not around whichever crew arrives first; permits filed and inspections scheduled by us, in the right order against the material lead times. Materials are rated for the New England climate zone, and we account for the freeze-thaw cycle running on top of constant salt exposure, which is harder on trim than on the field of a wall. Every one of those is in the manufacturer's own installation guide. Following it is most of the job.
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 Gloucester Trusts Maia Construction
We are 38 miles from Gloucester — under an hour — and we have worked across Gloucester Center, West Gloucester, East Gloucester. That distance is mostly about the boring things: being there for the inspection, and coming back out under warranty without it being an expedition. MA HIC #204634, fully insured, 5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews. If you want to see the work, several of the jobs in our portfolio are within a short drive of Gloucester.
Common General Contractor Challenges in Gloucester
a schedule where the siding crew arrives before the windows do
exterior scope that grows once the walls are open, with no agreed rate for the extra
a rebuild that stalls because nobody sequenced the permit against the material lead time
historic preservation requirements
Our General Contractor Solutions for Gloucester Homes
one contract and one crew across the whole exterior, so no detail falls between trades
staging planned around your access, not around whichever crew arrives first
permits filed and inspections scheduled by us, in the right order against the material lead times
Gloucester Neighborhoods We Serve
We provide general contractor services to every neighborhood in Gloucester, Essex County, including ZIP code 01930:
Gloucester CenterNorth GloucesterSouth GloucesterEast GloucesterWest Gloucester
Gloucester Housing Types We Work On
Our team has extensive experience with the housing stock found throughout Gloucester, with homes averaging 60-150+ years old:
Saltbox colonials
Federal-period homes
fishing-village cottages
seaside Victorians
newer suburban developments
Our General Contractor Process in Gloucester
01
Full exterior walkthrough
We take the whole exterior in one pass and tell you what has to be done together and what can wait.
02
One written contract
All trades, materials and the hidden-damage rate in a single document.
03
Permits and sequencing
The order of work is set against material lead times, which is what stops a job stalling half-open.
04
Staged execution
Windows and doors first, then the wall, then the trim, so every lap sheds water outward.
05
Inspections
We are on site for every inspection, so a failed detail is corrected the same day.
06
Handover and warranty
A single walkthrough at the end and one warranty covering every part of the work.
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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General Contractor FAQs — Gloucester, MA
Common questions from Gloucester homeowners about general contractor
What does exterior contracting cost in Gloucester?
Our Gloucester projects generally land at $18,000–$60,000 for a combined exterior package. The spread comes down to size, material and what we find once the old work comes off — which is why our written quote includes an agreed rate for hidden damage rather than a guess. Estimates are free and we do not price on the doorstep.
Can you match existing work on part of the house?
Sometimes. On a saltbox colonials we can often match a single elevation closely enough that it reads as original. Where the existing material has faded past matching, we will say so rather than sell you a repair you will be unhappy with.
What usually goes wrong with exterior work on homes in Gloucester?
The three we see most often here: a schedule where the siding crew arrives before the windows do; exterior scope that grows once the walls are open, with no agreed rate for the extra; and a rebuild that stalls because nobody sequenced the permit against the material lead time. Locally, salt air corrosion on exterior materials comes up repeatedly on saltbox colonials.
What happens if you find rot once you have started?
We stop, photograph it and show you before covering anything back up. The repair rate is agreed in the contract before we start, so there is no renegotiation with your wall open.
Are you actually local to Gloucester?
We work out of Charlton, 38 miles away — under an hour. That matters mostly for the unglamorous parts: getting back out for a warranty call, or being on site when the inspector is.
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 Gloucester lot.
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