Lancaster, MA general contractor for remodels, additions and repairs
In Worcester County’s oldest town, a house can be a few years old or a couple of centuries old, and both deserve work that fits. We remodel, add on and repair Lancaster homes with crews Chris Gamache leads, after you have a written estimate in hand.
Gamache Construction projects: a garage (2018), a built-in cabinet (2025) and a kitchen (2019).
Gamache Construction in Lancaster
Gamache Construction is a family-owned general contractor from Northborough, Massachusetts, that works in Lancaster and its village of South Lancaster as part of a Worcester County and MetroWest service area. Since 2006 the company has handled home additions, kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, whole-home renovations, garages, interior painting and help with insurance on structural repairs. Chris Gamache, the owner, runs three crews and coordinates the plumbing, electrical and tile trades. Gamache Construction is licensed in Massachusetts and insured, files permits and handles inspections, gives a detailed written estimate before scheduling, and backs its labor with a warranty.
“Installed very well”
Gamache did an excellent job on some flooring and painting for us! We had some flooring in our basement removed and replaced because the old flooring had developed gaps. The new flooring is great quality, and installed very well. They also painted the walls for us. Our fiberglass front door surface was in bad shape from years of direct sun and a lack of maintenance. They did an amazing job of restoring the finish and painting it for us. It looks beautiful now!
Small jobs get the same care
Not every project is an addition. Janice hired us for basement flooring, wall painting and a front door refinish, and her review is about how well the work was done. Across our remodeling reviews, careful workmanship is the thing customers mention most.
What should you check before remodeling in Lancaster?
Check your water, your sewer and the age of the house. Lancaster was incorporated in 1653, which makes it the oldest town in Worcester County, and Harvard, Bolton, Leominster, Clinton, Berlin and Sterling were all carved from its original land. Today it is a 28-square-mile town of 8,441 people (2020 census) where utilities vary a lot from street to street. (Source: Wikipedia.)
| Local fact | Why it matters for your project |
|---|---|
| Town water comes from several town wells, but most properties on or north of Lunenburg Road are on private wells. | A new bathroom or kitchen on a private well means looking at the well and pump as part of the plumbing scope. |
| Town sewer reaches only some streets, mostly those closest to Clinton, including Main Street to Route 117. | Off the sewer lines, homes rely on septic, and adding a bedroom brings in Board of Health review under Title 5. |
| Some houses date back centuries, others are recent. | Older homes can need framing, wiring or insulation work once walls are open, so we price those possibilities up front. |
| Town offices are in the Prescott Building, 701 Main Street. | We file the building permit with the town and handle the inspections. |
The Bulfinch-designed First Church of Christ anchors Lancaster center. South Lancaster, the village closest to Clinton, has its own page: see remodeling in South Lancaster.
Lancaster remodeling and construction services
Roofs and siding are handled by Roofing by Gamache.
Is my Lancaster house on town water or a private well?
It depends on the street. Most of town is served by town wells, while most properties on or north of Lunenburg Road have private wells. We confirm it at the first visit because it affects any plumbing work.
Can I add a bedroom if I am on septic?
Yes, if the Board of Health confirms the system is sized for it under Title 5, and some systems need an upgrade first. We raise it before design starts.
Where do I get a building permit in Lancaster?
From the town’s building department; town offices are in the Prescott Building at 701 Main Street. We file the permit and handle the inspections for you.
Do you take on smaller jobs like flooring or door refinishing?
Yes. Along with remodels and additions, we do flooring, painting and repair work, and each job still gets a written estimate.
Can you help with an insurance claim for structural damage?
Yes. We help homeowners with the insurance side of structural repairs and then do the repair work.
Around Lancaster
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.
Bring your Lancaster plans to a first visit
Older house or newer one, the first visit is the same: we see the house, check the water and septic situation, and follow up with a written estimate you can take your time with.