A kitchen that was last updated before the kids were born, a bathroom with a tub you would rather not use, a basement that never quite dries out. Silva Construction Pro is a licensed and insured general contractor in Peabody, MA, based a few towns away at 96 Main St in Saugus. We take your project from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. Request a free estimate below, or call (978) 239-4443.
Licensed in Massachusetts: HIC #213421 · CSL #123919 | Fully licensed and insured | 20+ years of experience | Rated 5.0 on Google | 2-year workmanship warranty on renovation projects
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A kitchen that was last updated before the kids were born, a bathroom with a tub you would rather not use, a basement that never quite dries out. Silva Construction Pro is a licensed and insured general contractor in Peabody, MA, based a few towns away at 96 Main St in Saugus. We take your project from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. Request a free estimate below, or call (978) 239-4443.
Licensed in Massachusetts: HIC #213421 · CSL #123919 | Fully licensed and insured | 20+ years of experience | Rated 5.0 on Google | 2-year workmanship warranty on renovation projects
Premium Renovations Without the Premium Price Tag
Peabody is a short trip from our office in Saugus. For more than 20 years we have handled bathrooms, kitchens, floors, walls, paint, masonry and exterior cleaning for Massachusetts homeowners, so one team can take your project from planning to completion.
A single remodel can bring together demolition, plaster, tile, paint and masonry, and a general contractor in Peabody schedules those trades in the right order. Our registration and license numbers are public: HIC #213421 and CSL #123919.
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Peabody is known as the Leather City, and its history shows in its housing. The Washington Street Historic District is a 19th-century residential neighborhood where many of the city’s civic and business leaders built their homes, while South Peabody, West Peabody and the Proctor neighborhood mix older houses with more suburban-style streets.
That mix is what makes renovation here interesting. A 19th-century house near the center often has plaster walls, older wiring and plumbing that has been updated in layers. A house in the western part of town may be newer, with different needs: a dated kitchen, worn flooring, an exterior that wants paint. A general contractor in Peabody has to be comfortable with both, and planning starts with a walk through your home so we know which one we are dealing with.
In practice, that first visit often settles the order of the work. In an older central house it means deciding what to repair and what to replace; in a house on the western side it usually means choosing layout and finishes. Either way, the decision and its cost go on paper before any work starts, so the estimate you approve is the one you actually live with.
Peabody’s older central neighborhoods and its newer western streets call for different projects. In a 19th-century house, drywall and plaster and flooring often come first, since hardwood is often hiding under carpet and plaster needs patient repair. In a more recent house, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling and tile installation usually lead. Painting and pressure washing refresh the exterior, masonry repairs chimneys and walkways, and demolition clears the way for any of them.
With one general contractor in Peabody running the sequence, no trade waits on another.
Peabody is an inland city, but it is full of water. The Ipswich River runs along its northwestern border, the Waters and Danvers rivers drain parts of town, and several ponds sit within the city. That means damp basements, high water tables in some areas and mildew on shaded walls are real issues here, even without an ocean nearby.
Add New England’s freeze and thaw, and the exterior takes a beating: paint peels, wood trim absorbs moisture and water works into mortar joints and freezes. Do masonry and paint repairs in fall, before the first freeze, and wash and repaint in late spring. A general contractor in Peabody who follows that rhythm saves you from redoing the same work every winter.
Most renovation work in Peabody, including kitchens, bathrooms and structural changes, needs a building permit from the city. In Massachusetts the registered contractor applies for covered work. Owners of an owner-occupied one- or two-family home can use the homeowner exemption, but then take on all responsibility and give up the protections of the state’s Home Improvement Contractor program. Requirements vary by project, so ask early. Bring it up at the free estimate and we will go over what the project is likely to need. In practice, a general contractor in Peabody takes care of this for you.
It begins with a free visit to see the house and hear what you want. You then get a detailed plan and an itemized estimate. The work is done with dust barriers, daily cleanup and regular communication, and at the end we walk through the finished project and answer your questions about care and maintenance.
We work as a general contractor in Peabody and in 14 other cities across the North Shore, Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. Nearby, we also work in Lynn, Danvers, Salem, Beverly and Saugus. See every town on our service areas page.
Is Silva Construction Pro a licensed general contractor in Peabody?
Yes. HIC #213421 and CSL #123919 in Massachusetts, with liability insurance and workers’ compensation.
Are estimates free?
Yes. We visit, talk through the project and give you a clear estimate at no cost.
Do I need a permit for my project?
Most renovation work in Peabody does. The registered contractor normally handles it, and we go over what your project needs at your estimate.
Can you work on a 19th-century house?
Yes. Older homes need planning for plaster, wiring and pre-1978 paint. We assess the space first and plan for what may be behind the walls.
Can you fix a damp basement in Peabody?
We assess where the moisture comes from first. Then we repair masonry, walls and finishes, and install moisture-resistant flooring where it makes sense.
What warranty do you offer?
Two years on workmanship for renovation projects, plus manufacturer warranties on materials and fixtures.
Can I stay home during a remodel?
Usually. Dust barriers go up, we clean every day and kitchens get a temporary kitchen area.
How do payments work?
A deposit to secure the date, progress payments at milestones and the final payment on completion.
Request your free estimate or call (978) 239-4443.
Silva Construction Pro · 96 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906 · Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM