General Contractor in Charlestown, MA
Charlestown is one of Boston's most historic neighborhoods, home to the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, and stunning Federal and Greek Revival rowhouses.
📍 Landmark: Bunker Hill Monument & USS Constitution
Coen Construction in Charlestown, MA
Charlestown is one of Boston's most historic neighborhoods, home to the Bunker Hill Monument, the USS Constitution, and stunning Federal and Greek Revival rowhouses. As the trusted Boston MA general contractor, Coen Construction has been serving Charlestown homeowners with premium craftsmanship since 2010.
The oldest neighborhood in Boston (settled 1629), Charlestown was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. The Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) are national landmarks. Charlestown's beautiful brick rowhouses and Federal-style architecture make it one of the most sought-after renovation markets in Greater Boston.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Charlestown
Are there historic preservation rules for Charlestown homes?
Yes. Charlestown has significant historic district protections, particularly around Monument Square. We have extensive experience working within Boston's historic preservation requirements.
What renovations are popular in Charlestown?
Custom carpentry, kitchen remodels, and historic window/door restoration are very popular in Charlestown's rowhouses and townhouses. Many owners also add roof decks.
Can you add a roof deck in Charlestown?
Roof deck additions are popular in Charlestown due to the incredible views of Boston Harbor and the Bunker Hill Monument. We handle the structural engineering and all Boston ISD permitting.
What makes Charlestown homes unique?
Charlestown has one of the highest concentrations of pre-Civil War Federal and Greek Revival brick rowhouses in New England. These homes require specialized knowledge to renovate properly while preserving their historic character.
How do I get a free estimate in Charlestown?
Call (617) 857-COEN or use our online form. We respond within 1 business day and can typically schedule a free in-home estimate within 1 week.
Charlestown homeowners navigating home renovations must work within Boston-area building permit requirements. Coen Construction handles every permit on your behalf — from initial application to final inspection.
- Structural additions and home expansions require a full building permit from your local Inspectional Services Department (ISD).
- Historic district properties need additional review from the local Historic Commission or Preservation Board before work begins.
- All electrical, plumbing, and HVAC sub-permits are included in our full-service project management.
- Typical permit timelines in Greater Boston: 2–6 weeks depending on scope and local review board schedules.
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"Amazing company and people!!!"
"Coen Construction redid my bathroom and did a fantastic job. The initial quote was very reasonable and they answered several rounds of questions I had. The construction process was very straight forward and they kept me informed the entire way. Definitely will be using them again"
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"I thought I'd share a final and last review now that the work solving the the issues that Coen created has been completed a year after their work. We originally contracted for a full paint of an empty condo, electrical work, and drywall for some ceilings. In short, the outcome was not good for the painting. I'm mainly focusing on the painting, as that has had the longest term impact, but they had to come back and fix a number of the outlets that just pulled out of the wall - the whole box - and multiple that ended up not being grounded. The ceiling drywall replacement was good. 1) No prep to walls and ceiling at all - the team started painting while heavy dust was being created by the plaster and drywall work. There was ZERO prep after that was complete. We've now repainted the entirety of the unit. 2) Repainting was done in the first place, after we fired Coen, as they simply couldn't keep the paint colors organized with the associated room, touching up rooms in the wrong color. In multiple instances, they claimed a wall - particularly the ceiling - was done. It was not. 3) Touch-ups were a joke. The most egregious attempts were that the bathroom was touched up with the living room paint, creating a mix-match of colors, and the trim across the the entire house (gloss white) was then touched up with ceiling flat creating flat white spots on very literally every piece of trim in the house. Note it's literally everywhere as that's how much touchup they had to do after they were "done." They bought the wrong finish for the living room and dining room. 4) The bathroom. living room, and hallway all had paint they applied that peeled off the wall. The ceiling the bathroom lasted barely a month. No cleaning of the window sills and trim from the construction dust, so the paint never adhered to the surface. To the aforementioned final job in item 3, the trim paint peeled. The owner gave a cursory "I'm sorry we couldn't help you" and never once came to look at anything. After the 8th+ attempt at fixing everything, we were exhausted by the experience and wanted to move on, but do not hire Coen Brothers. Even if they attempt to make it right, the poor project management and organization of the team they sent has pretty much made for a year's worth of jobs to fix it all."
