Gamache Construction FAQs: estimates, permits, warranty and service area
Hiring a contractor goes easier when you understand the scope, the cost and who will be in your house before you sign anything. These are the questions homeowners in MetroWest and Worcester County ask us most, each answered in the first sentence.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No, there is no charge. We visit the house, talk through the project with you and then send a written estimate at no cost and with no obligation.
What does a Gamache Construction estimate include?
A written estimate lists the scope of work, the options we discussed and the pricing for each. Homeowners in our reviews call it a clear estimate, and you have it in hand before anything is scheduled.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
No. Remodeling prices depend on the house itself, so we need to see the space first. Structural changes, the plumbing and electrical scope, and the finishes you pick all move the number, and we cannot judge those without a visit.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, financing is available for larger projects such as additions and whole-home renovations. The financing page explains how it fits with the estimate.
Permits, planning and how a project runs
Who pulls the building permit?
We do. Gamache Construction files the permit with your town’s building department and schedules the inspections the work requires, so you do not have to deal with the town yourself.
Who will be working in my house?
Our own crews, run by owner Chris Gamache. Chris runs three construction crews and brings in plumbing, electrical and tile trades when a job calls for them, and he coordinates those trades as part of the project.
How do I reach someone during the project?
Call or email the Northborough office, which is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Customers often name Chris in their reviews when they talk about being kept informed.
Do I need an architect or designer first?
No. Design and construction are handled under one roof: our in-house architect plans your project and draws it up when the work calls for plans. If you already have plans from your own designer, we can build from those.
Can we stay in the house while you work?
That depends on the scope and which rooms are affected. We go over it during the estimate visit so you can plan around the work before it is scheduled.
How soon can a project start?
Start dates depend on the size of the job and our schedule when you reach out. We set the timing with you once you have the written estimate and decide to go ahead.
Warranty, licensing and insurance
How long is the Gamache Construction warranty?
A labor warranty. The products we install also carry their manufacturers’ own warranties, which apply separately.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Gamache Construction is licensed in Massachusetts and carries insurance.
Which materials and suppliers do you use?
Brands and suppliers we work with include Pella, Haas Door, Therma-Tru Doors, Lansing Building Products, Koopman Lumber, Floor and Decor and Spotlight Design Center.
Insurance on structural repairs
Will you work with my insurance adjuster on a structural repair?
Yes. When a garage, porch or other part of the house needs structural repair after damage, we provide a detailed estimate and photos and coordinate with your insurance adjuster.
What kinds of structural repairs do you take on?
Repairs such as a garage corner hit by a car or a porch that needs rebuilding. One reviewer, Steve M., wrote that after his garage repair “They even painted the whole side of the garage to ensure continuity.”
What about storm damage to my roof?
Roof damage, including storm damage, goes to our roofing division, Roofing by Gamache.
Where we work
Our Northborough team works across MetroWest and Worcester County. Towns shown on this site are examples, not a complete boundary for project inquiries. Share your location and the work you are considering so we can confirm coverage for your project.
Which towns does Gamache Construction serve?
We serve MetroWest and Worcester County from our Northborough office: Ashland, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Clinton, Fayville, Grafton, Holden, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lancaster, Marlborough, Millbury, North Grafton, Northborough, Northbridge, Shrewsbury, South Lancaster, Southborough, Sterling, Stow, Upton, West Boylston, Westborough and Worcester.
Where is your office?
At 160 Otis St, Unit C1-5, Northborough, MA 01532. Nearby towns include Northborough, Westborough, Shrewsbury, Marlborough and Southborough.
Do you work outside Massachusetts?
No. Our projects are in Massachusetts, within MetroWest and Worcester County.
What we do and don’t do
What services does Gamache Construction offer?
Home additions, kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, whole-home renovations, interior painting, and specialty construction such as garages and porches.
Will you build a new house on my lot?
No. We add on to and renovate existing homes and do not take on new home construction.
What kinds of additions do you build?
Second-story additions, room expansions, sunrooms, in-law suites, home offices, primary bedroom suites, kitchen extensions, mudrooms and entryways. The home additions page covers each one.
Can you renovate an entire older house?
Yes. A whole-home renovation runs from demolition and framing through electrical, plumbing and finishes, with our crews and trades working from one plan. See renovation and remodeling.
Do you take small jobs?
Yes. Our work ranges from a single bathroom to a full addition.
Roofing hand-off and light commercial work
Who handles roofing and siding?
Roofing by Gamache, our roofing division. It has its own site, and Gamache Construction stays focused on additions, remodeling, decks, and windows and doors.
What if my project needs both remodeling and a new roof?
Each part goes to the team that does it. Gamache Construction handles the addition or remodel, and Roofing by Gamache handles the roofing or siding.
Do you take on commercial projects?
Yes, light commercial work such as office renovations and small retail spaces. Most of our work is residential.
Ask us about your own project
Your house will raise questions this page cannot answer. Send us what you are planning, and we will answer them at the walkthrough and in the written estimate that follows.