Woburn, MA
General Construction in Greater Boston
When a project goes beyond a single room — an addition, a dormer, a structural change, or a full build — you need one contractor accountable for the permits, the trades, and the schedule. That is the core of what we do.
VB Construction handles general construction across Greater Boston: additions, second-story and dormer builds, structural framing, load-bearing changes, and ground-up projects. We pull the permits, line up the licensed trades, and keep the inspections on schedule so the work passes the first time.
Boston's housing stock makes this work its own specialty. Triple-deckers, balloon-framed Victorians, and mid-century capes each hide their own surprises behind the walls — old framing, undersized headers, knob-and-tube wiring. We plan for what these homes actually contain instead of assuming a clean modern frame.
Most importantly, you deal with one team. We sequence the demolition, framing, mechanicals, and finish trades so the site stays clean and the project keeps moving, and we keep you informed at each milestone rather than leaving you to guess.
Construction this involved is exactly why homeowners hire a Greater Boston general contractor that runs the whole job rather than coordinating trades on their own.
Construction projects we take on
Home additions and bump-outs, second-story additions, dormers, garage conversions, and structural alterations such as removing a load-bearing wall to open up a first floor. We also handle the rough structural work that other remodels depend on — new headers, beams, posts, and framing corrections.
Because we are a full general contractor, we can carry a project from demolition through final finishes, or step in for just the structural and framing phase and hand off to your own finish trades. We will scope it whichever way fits your plans and budget.
Permits, inspections, and code in Massachusetts
Structural and addition work in Boston and the surrounding cities requires permits and inspections under the Massachusetts State Building Code, and older neighborhoods may add historic or zoning approval. We handle the building-department paperwork, schedule inspections, and build to code so the work is signed off cleanly — which also protects the value of the home when you sell.
What's included
- Permit applications and inspection scheduling
- Structural framing, headers, beams, and load-bearing changes
- Coordination of licensed electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades
- Additions, dormers, and second-story builds
- Site protection and daily cleanup
- One point of contact from demolition to final sign-off
Best for: Homeowners planning an addition, a structural change, or any build large enough to need permits and multiple trades coordinated.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle the permits for a home addition?
Yes. We prepare and pull the building permits, coordinate any zoning or historic approval where it applies, and schedule the required inspections. Managing that process is part of being your general contractor — you should not have to stand in line at the building department.
Can you remove a load-bearing wall to open up my first floor?
In most homes, yes. We assess the load path, size the proper beam and posts, secure the engineering and permit where required, and build temporary support before the wall comes out. Opening up a cramped first floor is one of the most common structural jobs we do in older Boston homes.