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New Bedford, MA • General Contractor • 5-Star Rated
Expert General Contractor in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Most exterior work work we do in New Bedford starts the same way: a homeowner has noticed something they cannot quite diagnose. The stock dates from industrial revolution to late 20th century, so 50-120-year-old assemblies are the norm rather than the exception. Add wind-driven rain off the water, which finds any seam that was cut short, and the details that matter become obvious.
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Why New Bedford Homeowners Choose Us
10+ Years of Excellence
Over a decade transforming Massachusetts homes. 500+ projects completed with expert precision and attention to detail.
MA Licensed (HIC #204634)
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Your investment is protected from start to finish with our comprehensive coverage.
5.0 Star Google Rating
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.
Local & Responsive
Charlton-based family business. We answer calls personally, respond same-day, and treat your home like our own.
Expert General Contractor Services in New Bedford, MA
Most exterior work work we do in New Bedford starts the same way: a homeowner has noticed something they cannot quite diagnose. The stock dates from industrial revolution to late 20th century, so 50-120-year-old assemblies are the norm rather than the exception. Add wind-driven rain off the water, which finds any seam that was cut short, and the details that matter become obvious.
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 New Bedford homes specifically, deteriorating asbestos siding and original wood windows rotting 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 New Bedford, 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; a single point of contact from the first walkthrough to the final inspection; 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 New Bedford Trusts Maia Construction
From the Charlton shop, New Bedford is a planned trip. We have jobs behind us in South New Bedford, North New Bedford, New Bedford Center. 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 New Bedford
a schedule where the siding crew arrives before the windows do
earlier partial repairs that now have to be tied back into a whole elevation
a rebuild that stalls because nobody sequenced the permit against the material lead time
energy inefficiency in older housing stock
Our General Contractor Solutions for New Bedford Homes
one contract and one crew across the whole exterior, so no detail falls between trades
a single point of contact from the first walkthrough to the final inspection
permits filed and inspections scheduled by us, in the right order against the material lead times
New Bedford Neighborhoods We Serve
We provide general contractor services to every neighborhood in New Bedford, Bristol County, including ZIP code 02740:
New Bedford CenterNorth New BedfordSouth New BedfordEast New BedfordWest New Bedford
New Bedford Housing Types We Work On
Our team has extensive experience with the housing stock found throughout New Bedford, with homes averaging 50-120 years old:
Mill worker cottages
Portuguese-style homes
modest colonials
multi-family dwellings
newer subdivisions
Our General Contractor Process in New Bedford
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
three to four weeks end to end, including inspection slots
Warranty
manufacturer warranties on every material plus a single 5-year workmanship warranty covering the whole package
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What Our Customers Say
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“We had Maia Construction replace siding and trim and were very pleased with all of their work. They were extremely professional and timely and we had a very good experience.”
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General Contractor FAQs — New Bedford, MA
Common questions from New Bedford homeowners about general contractor
What does exterior contracting cost in New Bedford?
Our New Bedford 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.
Do you use subcontractors?
We do not. Every crew is on our payroll, which is why the standard does not drop between the first elevation and the last, and why you are not meeting new faces halfway through.
What warranty comes with the work?
You get manufacturer warranties on every material plus a single 5-year workmanship warranty covering the whole package. Both are in writing at handover. The workmanship warranty is ours, not a third party's, and it is the one that actually gets used.
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.
Do you pull the permits, or do I?
We handle it. Filing with New Bedford, booking the inspection slots and being there when the inspector arrives are all ours under HIC #204634. You should not be chasing paperwork for work you are paying for.
What usually goes wrong with exterior work on homes in New Bedford?
The three we see most often here: a schedule where the siding crew arrives before the windows do; earlier partial repairs that now have to be tied back into a whole elevation; and a rebuild that stalls because nobody sequenced the permit against the material lead time. Locally, deteriorating asbestos siding comes up repeatedly on mill worker cottages.
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