Brookline Building Department — Local services in Brookline

We did an extensive renovation to our house, with me and my husband being “general contractors” without having any construction or code knowledge, and collaborating with independent companies for each different project. As you expect, we had many issues with the contractors, but all the inspectors were always very helpful and courteous, even though we would call or see them even 4 times for clarification on same issue. They always answered and came see the problem and tried to offer solutions and we felt that they care. Happy with their service and...

It appears that the inspectors are so incompetent or are too lazy to simply read the documents that are presented to them and do the job of reviewing for the purpose of confirming that they meet the necessary Code requirements. They inject their personal preferences and appear to do all they can to delay legitimate applications. Someone needs to inform them that they have an obligation to...

Brookline building department inspectors are very professional and friendly. You do not to be afraid of any inspections if you do everything up to building codes and regulations. Its always a pleasure working...