Joseph Wood

Public permit-pulling record, Massachusetts. Last permit filed 2025-02-06.

1,087 Permits filed
1 City worked in
2010 First permit on record

Permits filed by year

Volume trend in Massachusetts.

8 2010 14 2011 9 2012 34 2013 56 2014 92 2015 58 2016 42 2017 91 2018 117 2019 241 2020 221 2021 93 2022 10 2024 1 2025

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 Joseph Wood'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 Joseph Wood.

Boston 1,087 permits

Most common project types

Based on permit_type codes in the underlying city data.

Gas Permit 613
Plumbing Permit 392
Electrical Permit 71
Short Form Bldg Permit 11

Recent permits

The 20 most recent permits filed by Joseph Wood across all Massachusetts cities.

Date City Type Status Value
2025-02-06 Boston Gas Permit Closed $5,031
2024-08-16 Boston Gas Permit Open $1,250
2024-08-08 Boston Gas Permit Open
2024-08-08 Boston Gas Permit Open
2024-05-09 Boston Plumbing Permit Open $16,825
2024-04-25 Boston Gas Permit Closed $1,000
2024-04-19 Boston Gas Permit Open $1,500
2024-04-10 Boston Gas Permit Closed $7,000
2024-04-10 Boston Plumbing Permit Closed $7,000
2024-03-28 Boston Plumbing Permit Open $4,500
2024-03-14 Boston Gas Permit Open $1,000
2022-06-09 Boston Electrical Permit Open $1,550
2022-04-22 Boston Electrical Permit Closed $3,600
2022-04-05 Boston Gas Permit Open $1,500
2022-04-05 Boston Gas Permit Open $1,500
2022-04-05 Boston Gas Permit Open $1,600
2022-04-05 Boston Plumbing Permit Open $2,000
2022-04-05 Boston Plumbing Permit Open $2,000
2022-04-05 Boston Plumbing Permit Open $2,000
2022-04-01 Boston Electrical Permit Open $5,000

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.