Soil Testing Cost in Boston: Guide for 2026 Projects
In Arlington, MA, this comes up all the time. A homeowner is ready to build an addition, convert space for family, or start an ADU plan, and then someone says they need a soil report before the permit set can move forward. That catches people off guard because they assume actual costs start with framing, […]
400 Sq Ft ADU: Your Boston Planning Guide 2026
In Cambridge and Somerville, we talk to a lot of homeowners who are in the same spot. They like their block, they don't want to move, but the house no longer fits the way the family lives now. Maybe a parent needs a private place nearby. Maybe a grown child needs a soft landing. Maybe […]
Prefab ADU Cost: Your Massachusetts 2026 Estimate
A homeowner in Somerville can find a prefab ADU advertised at $120,000 to $180,000 for a 600-square-foot unit, but once site work, foundation, utilities, permits, and installation are added, the actual total often lands at $200,000 to $300,000. In Massachusetts, that advertised unit price is often only part of the story, and in the Greater […]