Dave Prell

Public permit-pulling record, Massachusetts. Actively filing permits (most recent: 2026-04-13).

500 Permits filed
2 Cities worked in
2016 First permit on record

Permits filed by year

Volume trend in Massachusetts.

31 2016 34 2017 46 2018 73 2019 39 2020 66 2021 51 2022 42 2023 51 2024 51 2025 16 2026

Why this page exists

Most contractor-finder sites check state license status but don't verify that the contractor actually pulls permits when required. A licensed contractor who skips permits leaves the homeowner holding the bag, code violations, insurance complications, and problems at resale.

This page shows Dave Prell's public permit-pulling record in Massachusetts. It's sourced from official city open-data feeds, not self-reported. If you're interviewing contractors, ask the ones you're considering to explain any gaps or closed permits you see here.

Cities worked in (Massachusetts)

Permit counts per city for Dave Prell.

Boston 499 permits
Cambridge 1 permit

Most common project types

Based on permit_type codes in the underlying city data.

Short Form Bldg Permit 495
Long Form/alteration Permit 4
Building: Alteration And Addition 1

Recent permits

The 20 most recent permits filed by Dave Prell across all Massachusetts cities.

Date City Type Status Value
2026-04-13 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $17,959
2026-04-10 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $1,408
2026-04-10 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $7,940
2026-04-09 Boston Long Form/Alteration Permit Closed
2026-04-03 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $11,221
2026-03-31 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $12,150
2026-03-26 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $3,500
2026-03-05 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $1,358
2026-03-05 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $15,725
2026-02-13 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $2,454
2026-02-06 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $6,759
2026-01-29 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $765
2026-01-22 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $15,125
2026-01-22 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $15,400
2026-01-22 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $1,732
2026-01-12 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $14,990
2025-12-23 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $14,429
2025-12-11 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $7,050
2025-12-11 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $4,900
2025-12-11 Boston Short Form Bldg Permit Open $3,400

How to vet this contractor further

  • Check their state license with your state's licensing board. This page shows permit behavior, not license status.
  • Ask for 3 recent references from the cities above. Match them against the permit addresses here.
  • Look for gaps. Are there years with many permits, then nothing? Contractors sometimes let licenses lapse or change business names.
  • Verify active bonding and workers' comp insurance. Ask for certificates directly from the insurer, not a copy from the contractor.

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Data source: Public permit records from the cities above, pulled via their official open-data APIs. We report what the city shows; we do not verify license status, insurance, or workmanship. This is not an endorsement. Always do your own due diligence.