R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design
Decks & Porches in Andover, MA · ★ 5.0 Google rating
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- Address
- 1323 South St, Andover, MA 01810
- Phone
- (978) 297-8603
- Website
- https://rhbcd.com ↗
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About R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design
R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design is a Decks & Porches contractor based in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 1323 South St, Andover, MA 01810. It has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Andover, R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design is within a short drive of Tewksbury (3 mi), Wilmington (3 mi), North Reading (5 mi), Billerica (5 mi), Reading (6 mi) and North Andover (6 mi). Most Massachusetts decks & porches contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a Decks & Porches contractor in Andover
Building permits for decks in Andover are filed with the Andover Building Department under 780 CMR. Standard inspection points include ledger-board attachment with through-bolts and proper metal flashing, footing depth (48 inches), 36-inch guardrails, and baluster spacing under 4 inches. Andover's building department handles a solid volume of residential deck projects and turns permits around in about one to two weeks for straightforward applications. The Historic District Commission may apply to certain downtown and Shawsheen Village properties.
Deck costs in Andover are at the upper end of the Essex County range, consistent with the town's higher home values and contractor market. Pressure-treated pine decks run $20 to $32 per square foot installed; composite or PVC systems (Trex, TimberTech, Azek) run $33 to $52 per square foot. Larger decks on Andover's generous lots run $30,000 to $60,000 for 400 to 600 square feet with composite decking. Three-season porch additions start around $36,000. Lawrence and Tewksbury contractors also serve this market alongside local Andover firms.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential decks & porches work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other decks & porches contractor serving the town, on the Decks & Porches in Andover page.
Services listed
R.H. Blanchard Contract & Design is listed for 2 trades in Andover: Decks & Porches and Flooring.
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