Building permits by David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss
| Trade | Permits | Last 12 mo | Usual filed value | vs trade | Active | Evidence | List position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC & Sheet Metal | 5 | 3 | $46k | 1.7× the usual for the trade | Aug 2025 – Jun 2026 | Limited | #15 of 230 |
| Remodel & Repair | 1 | 1 | — | — | Mar 2026 – Mar 2026 | Limited | — |
List position: where the firm lands on the Somerville comparison for that trade at default settings (or at a typical budget), among firms without a license problem. It's a match score from public records, not a quality rating.
Filed value is what was written on the permit, not a quote or final bill; a usual value needs 5 or more priced permits in the trade. Some jobs never need a permit.
License
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Complaints, lawsuits and the permit record
Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In Somerville, MA, David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss pulled 6 permits 2025–2026. To check complaints and lawsuits, search Massachusetts OCABR / Board of Building Regulations (Massachusetts license lookup), BBB complaints for David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss and Middlesex County court records.
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Questions
- How many permits has David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss pulled in Somerville, MA?6 matching permits between Aug 2025 and Jun 2026, 4 of them in the last 12 months.
- What work does David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss do?By permit count: HVAC & Sheet Metal, Remodel & Repair.
- Is David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss licensed?We do not hold Massachusetts OCABR / Board of Building Regulations' license file for Somerville, MA, so no license is matched here; check Massachusetts license lookup.
- Are there complaints or lawsuits against David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss?Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In Somerville, MA, David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss pulled 6 permits 2025–2026. To check complaints and lawsuits, search Massachusetts OCABR / Board of Building Regulations (Massachusetts license lookup), BBB complaints for David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss and Middlesex County court records.
- Are there reviews of David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss in Somerville, MA?We do not collect reviews. What we hold is the public permit record: David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss pulled 6 permits in Somerville, MA from Aug 2025 to Jun 2026. For reviews, see the firm’s BBB profile or Google listing, and check them against this record.
Where David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss works
The ZIP codes where David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss filed the most of its 6 permits on homes in Somerville, counted at each property's ZIP code. A ZIP code opens every permit we track there and the most active firms in each trade.
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The 5 HVAC contractors closest to David P. Frain D.B.A. Boss's 5 HVAC & sheet metal permits. Similar volume, not similar quality.
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