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New Construction

From concept to Certificate of Occupancy

Ground-up homes, multi-family, and mixed-use, built start to finish under one roof.

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Overview

New Construction & Custom Homes

We build from the ground up across Boston and the surrounding towns. Custom single-family homes, small multi-family, and mixed-use, each run under one contract, with a single point of contact from the first drawing through the certificate of occupancy.

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Scope of Work

What a new build includes

01Site evaluation, survey, and foundation
02Architectural, structural, and MEP coordination
03Line-item budgeting with live cost tracking
04Permit acquisition and municipal approvals
05Framing through finish carpentry
06Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
07Stretch energy code and life-safety
08Long-lead procurement and material management
09Final inspections and Certificate of Occupancy
10Post-construction warranty and closeout

How It Works

A clear path from first call to closeout

01Feasibility and budgetWe test the lot, zoning and design against your budget.
02Permitting and preconstructionPermits pulled and long-lead materials ordered before we start.
03Construction with daily reportingOne project manager on site, with daily photos and costs.
04Walkthrough and closeoutFinal inspections, the punch list, and your certificate of occupancy.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked

01How long does it take to build a new home in Boston?

Most ground-up homes in Boston run 10 to 14 months from permit to certificate of occupancy. We build the schedule off real lead times up front.

02What drives the cost of a new build?

Site and foundation conditions, the structure, windows and doors, the mechanicals, and the finish level. Custom millwork, stone, and steel swing it most.

03Does Cityside handle the permits and architect coordination?

Yes. We coordinate with your architect and engineers and manage permitting from application through certificate of occupancy, as your one point of contact.

04Can you do a teardown and rebuild?

Yes. We handle the demolition, any abatement, and the rebuild, and work through the zoning the new footprint needs before the design is final.

05Where do you build custom homes?

Across Boston and the surrounding suburbs, including Beacon Hill, the South End, Cambridge, Brookline, Wellesley, Newton, and Weston.

06Is Cityside a licensed and insured builder?

Yes. Cityside is a licensed and insured Boston general contractor, Massachusetts HIC #216577 and CSL #CS-122098.

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