Do you need a BUILDING PERMIT pulled in Massachusetts?
We pull Building Permits so you don’t have to.
Quick, Simple, Efficiently, Affordable
Does the building permit process overwhelm you?
We pull Building Permits for you in Massachusetts
At Spectacle Building Permits & GC Services, we are experts in the building permit application process.
As fully licensed and insured general contractors in Massachusetts (CSL Unrestricted) we help contractors, business owners and property owners pull the building permits they need, cost-effectively and efficiently, in the City of Boston, greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts.
From Boston ISD (Inspectional Services Department) to suburban town halls, Spectacle manages the paperwork, follow-ups, and approvals, end-to-end.
✔ CSL-backed expertise
✔ Boston & MA municipalities
✔ Contractors, developers & property owners
We take care of the permits, so you can focus on construction, not city hall!
Don’t Let Paperwork Hold You Back!
We pull Building Permits as a service!
* Permits are critical * Delays are expensive * Mistakes are avoidable *
Spectacle exists to make permitting convenient, cost-effective, and compliant!
Our Services
Building Permits, simplified, from Submission to Approval
We prepare, submit, track, and secure building permits for residential and light commercial projects throughout Massachusetts.
New construction (residential, commercial, mixed-use)
Additions and expansions
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
Structural alterations
Interior and exterior renovations
Demolition (structural)
Change of use / occupancy
Load-bearing structural work
Multi-family and commercial buildings
Foundation work
Framing, envelopes, roofs
Special inspections coordination
Building Permit Procurement
General Contracting &
Project Management
Built Right. Managed Right. From Permit to Completion.
Spectacle Building Permits & GC Services provides full-service General Contracting and Project Management for residential and light commercial projects across Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
We combine hands-on construction expertise with disciplined project management to deliver projects that are well-coordinated, code-compliant, and executed efficiently—from pre-construction through final inspection.
Renovations and remodels
Additions and structural work
Residential and select light commercial projects
Trade coordination and scheduling
Quality control and site oversight
Construction Consulting & Documentation
Clarity before commitment. Documentation done right.
Spectacle Building Permits & GC Services provides construction consulting and documentation services to help clients make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and move projects forward with confidence.
Whether you’re early in planning or resolving issues mid-project, we bring structure, technical insight, and regulatory awareness to complex construction challenges.
We help clients understand what’s required before committing time or capital.
Scope-of-work review and clarification
Permit feasibility and strategy
Zoning and regulatory considerations
Constructability input
Pre-construction guidance for owners and developers
We make your sure Building Permit Application is: “ADOC”
Accurate
Descriptive
Organized
Complete
Our proprietary process gets your application
APPROVAL-READY!
Who We Serve
General Contractors & Trades
Spend your time building—not waiting in permit queues.
Developers & Investors
Reliable permitting timelines for pro formas, lenders, and schedules.
Homeowners & Owner-Builders
We translate municipal process into plain English and handle it for you.
Why Spectacle?
No two municipalities are alike
Boston ISD isn’t Burlington. Burlington isn’t Worcester. Worcester isn’t Springfield. At Spectacle, we know the differences, and our process takes them into account. From Stockbridge to Sandwich to Salisbury, we work seamlessly between towns and their departments, and we pull building permits in all of the towns and cities in Massachusetts.
We reduce risk
Incomplete filings, wrong scopes, and missed requirements cause denials and delays. We prevent them.
We’re responsive
No ghosting. No “we’ll check and get back to you.” You’ll always know where your permit project stands.
Is Spectacle right for you?
HOW IT WORKS
Simple. Transparent. Reliable.
Submit Project Details - Tell us the plan and goals, location, and timeline. We will:
1. Review
Review proposed project, develop scope of work.
2. Quote
Quote with pricing options to execute your project.
3. Execute
Execute your permit or building project from start to finish.
About Us
Our team is composed of experienced General Contractors and Registered Professional Engineers, bringing real-world construction and engineering expertise to every permit submission.
We are fully licensed and insured, and we approach permitting with the same rigor as the build itself.
Every application we submit meets our ADOC standard:
Accurate. Descriptive. Organized. Complete.
We manage the entire permitting process end-to-end—from initial preparation and submission to municipal follow-ups, corrections, and final approval.
Our role is to guide each project through the permitting process efficiently and correctly, minimizing delays, avoiding rework, and helping permits move forward as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Todd Ongaro is the founder of Spectacle Building Permits & GC Services, where he brings hands-on construction experience and deep regulatory knowledge to the often-complex world of Massachusetts permitting.
Todd is passionate about building, construction, and real estate, and is highly experienced in navigating the challenging landscape of Massachusetts building regulations. His practical, detail-driven approach ensures permit applications are prepared accurately, scoped correctly, and positioned for efficient approval.
Todd is a Massachusetts-licensed General Contractor (CSL Unrestricted) and an active home builder and real estate developer with Luna Luxury Development in Needham. His work in development gives him a firsthand understanding of how permitting decisions directly effect project timelines, budgets, and execution in the field.
Prior to focusing on real estate and construction, Todd founded and operated an academic tutoring business, Club Z Tutoring of Winchester, and held multiple roles in corporate finance and corporate store operations at The TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. Earlier in his career, he also worked in food service, information technology, and his family’s decorative fine art business, Katherine Houston Porcelain.
Todd holds an MBA/MS from the University of Michigan and a BA from Middlebury College. He lives in Winthrop, MA, and enjoys boating, fishing, skiing, music, time with his family—and, perhaps most of all, knowing the code…the building code, that is!
