Services
New Construction & Custom Homes
From concept to Certificate of Occupancy
Ground-up homes, multi-family, and mixed-use, built start to finish under one roof.
5.0 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviewsWe 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.
Ground-up work in this city is unforgiving. Tight lots, neighbors a few feet away, zoning that shifts block to block, and a permitting process that punishes anyone who guesses. So we front-load it. Before we break ground the scope is locked, the budget is built line by line, and the schedule is set against real lead times. The architect and the engineers are coordinated up front, so the design and the build stay in step the whole way.
Built by Cityside
From the first drawing to the keys, under one contract.
Scope of Work
What a new build includes
- Site evaluation, survey, and foundation
- Architectural, structural, and MEP coordination
- Line-item budgeting with live cost tracking
- Permit acquisition and municipal approvals
- Framing through finish carpentry
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
- Stretch energy code and life-safety
- Long-lead procurement and material management
- Final inspections and Certificate of Occupancy
- Post-construction warranty and closeout
How It Works
A clear path from first call to closeout
- 01Feasibility and budgetWe pressure-test the lot, the zoning, and the design against a hard budget before you commit.
- 02Permitting and preconstructionWe pull the permits, lock the scope, and order long-lead materials so nothing stalls once we start.
- 03Construction with daily reportingWe build it with one project manager on site, daily photos, and live cost updates.
- 04Walkthrough and closeoutWe finish the punch list, pass final inspections, and hand over the certificate of occupancy and warranty.
Questions, Answered
Frequently asked
How 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. Site conditions, design complexity, and how fast selections get made move that number more than anything else. We build the schedule off real lead times up front, so the date you’re given is one we can actually hold.
What drives the cost of a new build?
Foundation and site conditions, the structural system, the window and door packages, the mechanical systems, and the finish level do most of the work on a budget. Custom millwork, stone, and steel swing it the most. We build the budget line by line up front and track it live, so you see where the money’s going before it’s spent.
Does Cityside handle the permits and architect coordination?
Yes. We coordinate directly with your architect and the structural and MEP engineers, and we manage permitting from application through certificate of occupancy. You’ve got one point of contact for the entire build.
Can you do a teardown and rebuild?
Yes. A teardown and rebuild is one of the most common ways to put a new home on an established Boston lot. We handle the demolition, any abatement, and the rebuild, and we work through the zoning and any relief the new footprint needs before the design is final.
Where do you build custom homes?
Across Boston and the surrounding suburbs, including Beacon Hill, the South End, Cambridge, Brookline, Wellesley, Newton, and Weston.
How do you handle draws and lender coordination?
On a financed build we coordinate the draw schedule and the lender’s inspections so funding releases line up with the work in place. The line-item budget and the daily reporting give your lender the documentation they need without slowing the job down.
Is Cityside a licensed and insured builder?
Yes. Cityside Construction is a fully licensed and insured Boston general contractor, holding Massachusetts HIC #216577 and CSL #CS-122098.
