Work hours: Monday to Saturday
Work under a Revere building permit is allowed Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No work on Sundays or holidays unless the Building Commissioner grants a special permit.
[1]About 3 mi from our home base in Malden.
Painting and home remodeling in Revere, MA.
From two-families off Broadway to houses a block from Revere Beach, we paint, remodel and build decks, and we check the flood map before anything goes below grade.
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Site conditions
Beach, marsh and a lot of low ground.
Revere's 2019 climate vulnerability workshops found that nearly all of Point of Pines and Riverside lies in FEMA's 100-year floodplain, apart from the high ground by the Route 1A ramp. Parts of Beachmont fall in the 100- and 500-year floodplains, and Oak Island and the Revere Beach area are low-lying with marsh behind them.
Rumney Marsh and Belle Isle Marsh flood when high tides meet heavy rain, the same report says. For us that changes basement plans, deck materials and how much we budget for exterior prep on the ocean side of town.
Revere's local rules for home projects.
These come from the city's Building Division and planning department. The state code and Dig Safe apply on top.
Permits are online only
Every permit the Building Division oversees, including building permits and Site Plan Review, is applied for through the city's CitizenServe portal. Contractors must upload a valid license or workers' comp affidavit before a permit issues.
[1]Flood Resilience Checklist
For new homes and substantial improvements, Revere asks for its Flood Resilience Checklist with the building permit. The city says it's also worth filling out for smaller projects and utility upgrades.
[1]Decks need a permit; zoning questions go to Site Plan Review
The Building Division says decks need a building permit. Not sure a deck or addition fits zoning? The Site Plan Review Committee meets Tuesday mornings at 10 and tells you what the project needs.
[1]Statewide, in every town
One statewide building code. Massachusetts uses a single building code for every town: 780 CMR, now in its tenth edition. Your local building department enforces it and issues the permits. source
Dig Safe before digging. State law requires notice to Dig Safe at least 72 hours before digging, not counting weekends and legal holidays. That includes holes for deck footings. Call 811. source
Where in Revere?
Beachmont
Southeast corner by Belle Isle Marsh. Streets like Winthrop Parkway and Broad Sound Avenue are flagged for flooding and storm surge.
Point of Pines and Riverside
Almost entirely inside the FEMA 100-year floodplain, with the Point of Pines Yacht Club exposed to wind and surge.
Oak Island and Revere Beach
Low-lying blocks behind the 3.1-mile beach, with marsh nearby and older drainage.
West and North Revere
Along the Pine River and Rumney Marsh; the west side by the Malden line sits in the 100-year floodplain.
Five trades, one crew, all of Revere.
Painting, kitchens and baths, carpentry, basements and floors, and decks. Floors covered, dust contained, cleanup every day.
House PaintingInterior and exterior painting in Revere, MA, for two-families and beach-side homes that take the wind and salt off the ocean.House Painting in Revere →
Kitchen & Bath RemodelingKitchen and bathroom remodeling in Revere, MA, with permits filed online through the city's CitizenServe portal.Kitchen & Bath Remodeling in Revere →
Carpentry & Built-InsCarpentry in Revere, MA: built-ins, mantels, trim and window seats, plus porch and stair repair on older homes near the beach.Carpentry & Built-Ins in Revere →
Basement Finishing & FlooringBasement finishing in Revere, MA, starts with a flood map check. Parts of Point of Pines, Beachmont and Oak Island sit in FEMA's floodplain.Basement Finishing & Flooring in Revere →
Deck Building & RepairDecks in Revere, MA: building, repairs, railings and stairs, with flood zones and the Site Plan Review Committee checked first.Deck Building & Repair in Revere →Revere project questions.
Yes, for anything since March 2018. Revere puts permit applications, reviews and inspections on CitizenServe; search by street number and name. Older records go through the City Clerk.
It takes more planning. Much of the beach, Point of Pines and Beachmont area is in the FEMA floodplain, so basements, mechanicals and deck footings need a flood check first.
The city itself says a high level of construction can slow responses. Filing a complete application with the license and insurance documents uploaded avoids the back-and-forth.
Very. Malden borders Revere's west side, and the crew is out of 7 Alcott Park. Doug calls back within one business day.
Other towns close to Revere.
Area not listed? Call 781-866-6546. We travel for the right job.
Where this information comes from.
Local rules change. We link the official pages so you can check the current version, and we confirm what your job needs when we come look.
- 1.Building Division, City of Revere
- 2.Floodplain Information, City of Revere
- 3.Flood Resilience Checklist, City of Revere
- 4.Revere MVP Summary of Findings (2019), PDF (Workshop summary of areas of concern, not a regulatory map.)
- 5.Next Stop Revere master plan: Housing chapter (2020), PDF
- 6.Next Stop Revere master plan: Historic and Cultural Resources chapter (2020), PDF (Statement that Revere has no local historic district or demolition delay ordinance is as of 2020.)
- MATenth edition of the MA State Building Code (780 CMR), Mass.gov
- MAM.G.L. c. 82, § 40A (excavation notice)
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