A Federal-era house with windows that no longer close properly, a brick chimney that has weathered two hundred winters, a beach cottage that needs to handle salt, wind and sand. Silva Construction Pro is a licensed and insured general contractor in Newburyport, MA, working from 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 Federal-era house with windows that no longer close properly, a brick chimney that has weathered two hundred winters, a beach cottage that needs to handle salt, wind and sand. Silva Construction Pro is a licensed and insured general contractor in Newburyport, MA, working from 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
Newburyport sits where the Merrimack meets the Atlantic, at the northern end of Essex County, and we serve it from our Saugus office. More than 20 years and 1,000 projects have given us experience with bathrooms, kitchens, floors, walls, paint, masonry and exterior cleaning for Massachusetts homeowners.
Our HIC #213421 and CSL #123919 numbers are public. Hiring a general contractor in Newburyport means one person coordinating the trades on a house where every repair has to respect what is already there.
He treats our home as if it was his own
Highly recommended
Newburyport is known for its preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture. High Street is lined with Federal-style homes built by the city’s sea captains and merchants, and the Market Square Historic District anchors the waterfront downtown. Many of those houses still have widow’s walks, brick chimneys and detailed trim. Other neighborhoods, like Joppa near the river and the beach area out toward Plum Island, have their own older and more casual houses.
These homes are valuable because of what they are, so the goal of a renovation is usually to update what needs to work while protecting the character. That means repairing instead of replacing wherever possible: restoring plaster, repointing brick, repairing trim and refinishing the floors that are already there. Kitchens and bathrooms are where a modern update makes the biggest difference, and they are also where an old layout asks for the most careful planning. We begin with a walk through your home before anything is priced.
In Federal-era and coastal houses, the work often begins with the shell: masonry for brick, chimneys and mortar joints, painting with real prep for salt and wind, and pressure washing to lift salt, sand and mildew off siding and decks. Inside, drywall and plaster restores plaster, flooring refinishes or replaces floors, and kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling and tile installation modernize the rooms without erasing the house’s character. Demolition handles careful removal when a room has to be opened up.
A general contractor in Newburyport who sequences these steps can keep repairs faithful to the house instead of replacing more than needed.
A home near the mouth of the Merrimack and the Plum Island shore gets the full force of the coast. Salt air wears down paint, metal hardware and fasteners. Wind-driven rain finds gaps around windows and trim. Sand and salt build up on siding, decks and walkways, and humidity settles in basements and bathrooms. Then winter brings freeze and thaw to brick and mortar.
The fix is preparation and timing. Good exterior paint starts with scraping, priming and caulking, not with the topcoat. Mortar and chimney repairs belong in fall, and washing and repainting in late spring. A general contractor in Newburyport who works to that calendar keeps coastal weather from undoing the same repair year after year.
Most renovation work in Newburyport, including kitchens, bathrooms and structural changes, needs a building permit from the city. In Massachusetts the registered contractor applies for covered work. An owner-occupant of a one- or two-family home can use the homeowner exemption, taking on all responsibility and forgoing the protections of the state’s Home Improvement Contractor program. In practice, a general contractor in Newburyport takes care of this for you.
Properties in a historic district, or close to the water, can face additional review, particularly for exterior changes. Give us your address at the free estimate and we will go over what the project is likely to need.
A free visit comes first: we look at the house, hear what you want and answer your questions. Then you get a detailed plan and a transparent, itemized estimate. During the work, our craftsmen keep dust contained, clean at the end of every day and keep you informed, and once it is done we walk through the finished project with you.
We work as a general contractor in Newburyport and in 14 other cities across the North Shore, Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. Nearby, we also work in Amesbury, Salisbury, Haverhill and Beverly. See every town on our service areas page.
Is Silva Construction Pro a licensed general contractor in Newburyport?
Yes. HIC #213421 and CSL #123919 in Massachusetts, with general liability insurance and workers’ compensation.
Is the estimate free?
It is. We visit your home, go over the project and give you a clear number at no cost.
Can you renovate a Federal-style house without losing its character?
Yes. We repair plaster, trim, brick and floors where we can, and we plan new kitchens and bathrooms around the structure instead of against it.
Do you work on beach homes near Plum Island?
We serve Newburyport, including its shore neighborhoods. Coastal homes need moisture-resistant materials, good ventilation and careful exterior prep, and we plan for that.
What warranty comes with the work?
Two years on workmanship for renovation projects, with manufacturer warranties on fixtures and materials.
Can I stay home during the renovation?
Most people do. Dust barriers and daily cleanup protect the rest of the house, and kitchens get a temporary kitchen area.
How are payments scheduled?
A deposit secures your date and materials. Progress payments follow key milestones, and the final payment is made at completion.
Can you coordinate masonry, paint and interior work together?
Yes. One contractor plans the sequence so exterior repairs happen in dry weather while interior work continues.
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