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Westwood issues building permits through its Building Department, with separate plumbing, electrical, and gas permits required for fixture relocation or a new gas-range hookup; standard residential remodels typically clear in one to two weeks. A portion of the housing predates 1978, so EPA RRP lead-safe practices apply to those homes, with full Massachusetts deleading rules where a child under six lives in the home. Larger high-end projects that expand footprints or alter exteriors should confirm zoning setbacks before design.

Westwood sits firmly in the high-end Boston-metro / inner-suburban band — among the pricier markets in the state. A mid-range bath remodel typically runs $22,000–$38,000, with spa-style primary baths reaching $50,000+. Kitchens commonly land $50,000–$90,000 for full custom work, with high-end gut renovations pushing past $120,000. Cost drivers are premium cabinetry and appliance packages, panel upgrades for high-demand kitchens, and the structural framing involved in opening floor plans or adding primary-suite baths to 1960s homes.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential kitchen & bath remodel work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other kitchen & bath remodel contractor serving the town, on the Kitchen & Bath in Westwood page.