General Contracting

We offer comprehensive general contracting services to meet a wide range of construction needs.

Our full-service general contracting capabilities cover renovations, additions, and ground-up construction for multi-family housing, government buildings, schools, and other large-scale projects. In addition to construction, we provide critical pre-construction services such as budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, logistics planning, and scheduling. Early involvement allows us to streamline execution, control costs, and achieve better project outcomes.

With extensive experience in government and institutional work, we understand the complexities of compliance, safety, and high-performance standards. That expertise translates into seamless project management, from the initial concept to final completion. Whether expanding an existing structure or building from the ground up, we provide reliable, cost-effective solutions tailored to your project’s unique needs.

Multi-Family Building Renovations

High-quality work at an exceptional value for multi-family and mixed-use spaces. 

We specialize in the construction and renovation of multi-family and mixed-use developments, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions for public housing, affordable housing, and market-rate projects. Our expertise extends to full gut renovations, ground-up construction, and exterior upgrades, ensuring each project is executed with precision and efficiency.

Managing large-scale developments requires a careful balance of logistics, scheduling, and execution. Our team is experienced in working on occupied properties and phased developments, minimizing disruption while maximizing value for owners, tenants, and communities.

Building envelope & exterior renovations

Ensure your building’s exterior is built to last. We offer siding, windows, roofing, and masonry services to restore and revitalize your property. 

Your building’s envelope is its first line of defense—protecting against the elements, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring occupant comfort. We specialize in all key components, including siding, windows, doors, roofing, masonry, waterproofing, and exterior painting.

From targeted repairs to full-scale exterior renovations, our in-house team of skilled tradesmen delivers efficient, safe, and high-quality building envelope solutions. With expertise in every aspect of exterior work, we ensure that your property remains durable, efficient, and visually appealing.

Trust us to restore, protect, and enhance your building’s exterior with lasting results.

Building systems upgrades

Maintain your building’s operations with mechanical and electrical upgrades including heating, ventilation, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, power distribution, lighting, wiring, and more.

Keeping your building running smoothly requires expert mechanical and electrical upgrades, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, power distribution, lighting, and wiring. Our approach focuses on proactive system improvements that prevent small issues from turning into costly problems, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

We also offer sustainable upgrades such as solar panels and high-efficiency systems to help lower operating costs while improving performance. Our team’s deep expertise allows us to manage every aspect of your project seamlessly, from initial planning to final implementation.

We provide upgrades for building systems, specializing in electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, wiring, fire systems, and all other electrical components necessary for the building’s operation.

We have extensive expertise in mechanical system upgrades and repair, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire suppression, and other systems that regulate the environment and support building operations.

Certified historical building restorations

With close attention to detail, restore your historical building’s performance and appearance while remaining true to its original aesthetics. 

Restoring a historical building requires a balance of craftsmanship and technical precision. Our team is dedicated to preserving architectural integrity while improving long-term performance. We work carefully to maintain the original details and character of each structure, ensuring that restorations honor the building’s history while meeting modern standards.

With in-house expertise in carpentry, painting, waterproofing, and masonry, we maintain full control over quality at every stage of the project. This hands-on approach ensures that every restoration is executed with precision and respect for the building’s original design.

We hold a DCAMM Certification — a designation issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance in Massachusetts to ensure that contractors are qualified to bid on public construction projects. To achieve this certification, contractors must demonstrate financial stability, a history of successful project completion, and compliance with state regulations.

We take pride in our careful attention to detail for historical renovations, particularly of state and federal buildings, and are proud to be certified partners that have worked on hundreds of public projects with successful results. 

Masonry restoration & waterproofing

Protect and refresh your building’s exterior with masonry restoration and waterproofing from our skilled in-house team.

We offer exterior repair services, performed by our in-house masonry and waterproofing experts, to keep your building’s brickwork as functional as it is beautiful.  

When you need a team with close attention to detail for a historical restoration and the speed and efficiency to keep a project moving forward, Homer Contracting has the right blend of expertise and experience. 

Our projects have included Cambridge City Hall, Fanuel Hall, and Watertown Middle School among other recognizable buildings. 

Painting

Ensure your interior spaces make a lasting impression with high-quality painting services.

Painting and coatings have been at the core of our expertise since our company began. Today, we continue to set the industry standard with comprehensive painting solutions for multi-unit buildings, schools, government properties, and more.

From new construction projects to building refreshes, we enhance both the visual appeal and durability of spaces. Our in-house team oversees every stage of the process, from meticulous surface preparation to the final coat, ensuring a flawless, long-lasting finish. Whether applying protective coatings, specialty finishes, or large-scale interior and exterior paintwork, we bring unmatched skill and attention to detail to every project.