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Back of a two-story addition in taped green sheathing with new windows installed

Photo: Back of the addition: taped sheathing with the new windows in place, Lynnfield, MA

Home Additions in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Waterfront Construction Inc, an owner-led general contractor, offers home additions in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-by-the-Sea is in Essex County, about 48 miles east of our Northborough base, near the outer edge of the area we serve. Our closest documented addition project is in Lynnfield, MA, about 14 miles west.

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Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA at a glance

County
Essex County, Massachusetts · 27 places we serve there
From our base
About 48 miles east
Building permits
Manchester-by-the-Sea's building department
Contractor rules
MA Home Improvement Contractor registration (M.G.L. c.142A)

Nearest documented addition project

Our documented addition and other work, by distance:

Permits and rules in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

An addition needs a building permit from Manchester-by-the-Sea's building department and must meet local zoning rules such as setbacks. On septic, an added bedroom also needs Board of Health review under Title 5. Since February 2, 2025, one accessory dwelling unit, up to 900 square feet or half the main house if smaller, is allowed by right in single-family zones.

What's included

  • Room & second-story additions
  • In-law suites (ADUs)
  • Sunrooms & porches
  • Designer & engineer coordination

Costs and timelines: our home additions guide

How Much Does a Home Addition Cost in Massachusetts?

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