Ashland, MA remodeling contractor
Ashland grew up around a railroad stop, so its houses range from older homes near the center to subdivisions and condos that came later. If yours has a kitchen, bathroom or basement that no longer fits the family, you want a crew you are comfortable having in the house and a price you understand before work begins.
Gamache Construction serves Ashland
Gamache Construction is a family-owned remodeling contractor and general contractor based in Northborough, Massachusetts, working in Ashland and across MetroWest and Worcester County. Ashland homeowners hire the company for kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, whole-home renovations, home additions, interior painting and garages. Owner Chris Gamache runs three crews and coordinates the plumbing, electrical and tile trades on every job. Gamache Construction has been in business since 2006, is licensed and insured in Massachusetts, handles permits through Ashland’s Inspectional Services at Town Hall, and backs its labor with a warranty. It is rated 5.0 from 34 Google reviews.
Remodeling services for Ashland homes
All of these are available in Ashland. Roofing and siding are handled by Roofing by Gamache.
Kitchen remodeling
Layout changes, cabinets, counters, islands and flooring.
Bathroom remodeling
Showers, tile work, vanities and fixtures.
Basement remodeling
Finished rooms, bars and kitchenettes downstairs.
Whole-home renovation
Several rooms or a full floor in one plan.
Home additions
Room expansions, primary suites, mudrooms.
Painting
Interior and exterior.
Decks
New decks, rebuilds and repairs.
Windows and doors
Replacement windows and entry doors.
Garages
Built or repaired to match the house.
How Ashland’s growth shows up in its houses
Ashland was called Unionville until it was incorporated in 1846. The Boston and Worcester Railroad arrived in the 1830s and drew boot and shoe mills to the Sudbury River, until Boston’s water reservoirs, built along the river in 1878, stalled that growth. Farms later gave way to housing, and today the town has about 6,600 housing units on 12.9 square miles, more tightly packed than most towns we serve.
| Part of town | What is there | What it means for a remodel |
|---|---|---|
| Route 135 and the center | Older residential development of varying density, along the Boston Marathon route and near the commuter rail stop | Older houses on closer lots, where framing, wiring and plumbing are checked before scope is set |
| Route 126 corridor | Former farms turned into shopping centers and condominiums since the 1980s | Newer construction, where kitchens and baths from the original build are reaching replacement age |
| Near the parks | Housing near Ashland State Park, Ashland Town Forest, Warren Woods and the Hopkinton State Park dam | Lots near water or conservation land may need Conservation Commission review before exterior work |
History from Ashland, Massachusetts on Wikipedia. Permits are issued by Inspectional Services at Ashland Town Hall, 101 Main Street.
A clear estimate, then the work
Understanding the scope and the cost is the first worry most homeowners bring to us. Our estimates are written and detailed, and reviewers notice. Gamache Construction is rated 5.0 from 34 Google reviews.
“Gamache Construction did a great job repairing my garage after a corner was hit by a car and needed structural repair. Very clear estimate provided and work was completed in a timely manner. They even painted the whole side of the garage to ensure continuity. Well done!”
How an Ashland remodel moves along
First visit
We see the room or rooms, ask how you use them and note what the house is built with.
Estimate on paper
Scope, options and pricing, free and in writing. You approve it before any dates are set.
Permit and work
We file with Inspectional Services, our crew builds, and the plumber, electrician and tile setter come in when the job calls for them.
Final review
We walk the finished space together, and the labor warranty applies from there.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Ashland?
Yes, once the work touches plumbing, wiring or walls. Inspectional Services at Town Hall, 101 Main Street, issues building, plumbing and electrical permits, and we file them and handle the inspections.
Can we keep living in the house during a bathroom or kitchen remodel?
That depends on the project. Which rooms will be out of use at each stage is part of the first conversation, so you can plan meals, showers and daily routines around the work.
Do you finish basements in Ashland?
Yes. Basement remodeling covers family rooms, bars, kitchenettes and flooring, and we coordinate the electrical and plumbing it needs.
Who will actually be working in my house?
Our own crews, run by owner Chris Gamache, plus the plumbing, electrical and tile trades we bring in for each job. Many reviewers mention Chris by name, along with how easy he is to reach and work with.
What does the warranty cover?
Our labor carries a warranty. The products we install keep their manufacturer warranties on top of that.
Towns next to Ashland
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.
Let’s look at your Ashland house together
Bring the list of rooms that are not working. After a walkthrough, you get a written scope and price, and you decide from there.