Renovation contractor in Everett, MA
Kitchens, bathrooms and full renovations in Everett, managed by a licensed Massachusetts Construction Supervisor from plans to 100% complete.
Magno & Co renovates homes in Everett, MA, from its base at 55 Davis Square, Somerville. Founder Mateus Magno (MA Construction Supervisor CS-123658, HIC #220484, Lead-Safe Renovator Supervisor) manages kitchens, bathrooms, full renovations and owner's representative projects through final inspection, and pulls the permits in Everett on the jobs he builds. Everett uses the Stretch Energy Code, and over half its homes are in two-family or 3–4 unit buildings, so separation and egress rules between units come up in many projects.
What I do in Everett
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Full-home and gut renovations
- Owner's representative: your plans, built and managed
- Taking over stalled or half-finished projects
- Basements, decks, porches and stairs
- Backyard ADUs
- Lead-safe work in pre-1978 homes
- Permits and inspections, under MA CSL CS-123658 on the jobs I build
Renovating in Everett: what to know
Everett has about 18,827 homes: 53% were built in 1939 or earlier and 73% (13,673) before 1970 (U.S. Census, ACS 2020–2024), so most homes here predate 1978 and many renovations disturb paint covered by lead-safe work rules. That's why every Everett job I run starts with a walkthrough for lead paint, old wiring, old plumbing and framing, so they're priced up front as much as possible. Read more: lead paint in older homes · Mystic River bridge to Somerville · Everett's 4 big waterfront projects
Permits in Everett
- Department of Inspectional Services, 484 Broadway, Room 26, Everett, MA 02149 · 617-394-2220 · official page
- Apply online through Everett's ViewPoint Cloud portal.
- Massachusetts requires a licensed Construction Supervisor to oversee most structural work, and an HIC-registered contractor for work on existing owner-occupied 1–4 family homes. I hold both (CS-123658 · HIC #220484) and pull the permits myself on the jobs I build.
- Planning a backyard cottage? Since February 2, 2025, state law allows one ADU up to 900 sq ft (or half the main home, if smaller) by right in single-family zones, including in Everett. mass.gov · ADU Studio
Local rules that can affect your project
- Energy code: Everett uses the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code (since 7/1/2015), not the Specialized Opt-in Code that neighboring Cambridge and Medford adopted. Source
- Online permits: building, electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical permits are filed through the city's ViewPoint Cloud portal. Source
- Triple-deckers and two-families: 27% of Everett homes are in 3–4 unit buildings and 26% in two-family buildings, so many projects involve shared walls, egress and fire separation between units. Source
Rules change: I confirm the current requirements with the Everett building department for every project. Last checked 10/29/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Everett, MA?
Yes. Magno & Co is based at 55 Davis Square in Somerville and renovates homes in Everett: kitchens, bathrooms, basements, full renovations, backyard ADUs and owner's representative work, plus taking over stalled projects. The first consultation is free.
Do I need a building permit to renovate in Everett?
Usually yes for structural, plumbing, electrical or gas work, and for most remodels beyond paint and minor repairs. Permits are filed with Everett Inspectional Services through the city's ViewPoint Cloud portal. As a licensed Construction Supervisor I pull the building permit and coordinate the trade permits and inspections.
Which energy code does Everett use?
Everett uses the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code (since July 1, 2015). Neighboring Cambridge and Medford use the Specialized Opt-in Code.
How do I check a contractor's license in Everett?
Massachusetts runs free online checks: the license check for Construction Supervisor licenses and the Contractor Hub search for HIC registrations. Mine are CS-123658 and HIC #220484.
Services: Owner's representative · Kitchens · Bathrooms · Flooring · Backyard ADUs · All services · Pricing
Nearby: Somerville · Cambridge · Medford · Arlington · Brookline · Belmont · Watertown · All areas
Planning a project in Everett?
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