Bathroom remodeling for MetroWest and Worcester County homes
Swap the tub you step over every morning for a walk-in shower, fit a vanity with real storage, or start the whole room over. A bathroom is the most personal room in the house, so you should feel at ease with the people working in it. Chris Gamache runs our crews, and a licensed plumber handles the plumbing.
Bathroom remodeling at Gamache Construction
Gamache Construction, a family-owned contractor in Northborough, Massachusetts, remodels bathrooms for homes across MetroWest and Worcester County and has been in business since 2006. Its bathroom work includes tub-to-shower conversions, custom tile showers, vanities and cabinetry, flooring, lighting, ventilation and accessibility changes, done as targeted updates or full remodels. Owner Chris Gamache runs the construction crews and brings in licensed plumbers, electricians and tile setters for each bathroom. The company handles permits and inspections, provides a free, detailed written estimate, and covers its labor with a warranty. Bathroom remodeling is one of its renovation and remodeling services.
What bathroom remodeling covers
One change or every surface. These are the parts of a bathroom we rebuild most often.
Tub-to-shower conversions
The old tub comes out and a walk-in shower goes in, with a low or no curb and a glass panel or door.
Tile showers and walls
Custom tile showers, niches and benches, set by the tile trades we bring in for the job.
Vanities and cabinetry
Vanities, linen cabinets and medicine cabinets sized to the room and the storage you need.
Plumbing updates
New valves, supply and drain lines, toilets and fixtures, done by a licensed plumber.
Lighting
Vanity lights, recessed lights and shower lights, so you are not shaving or doing makeup in a shadow.
Ventilation
Better ventilation so the room dries out after a shower, the first defense against peeling paint and mildew.
Flooring
Tile and other water-resistant floors chosen for a room that gets wet.
Accessibility changes
Grab bar blocking, curbless entries, seats and wider clearances for a parent or for staying in the house longer.
Bathroom details
How Gamache Construction plans a room that gets wet
Bathroom problems tend to start behind the finish, where water gets into the walls or the subfloor. So moisture is the first thing we look at, before the layout and finishes are settled.
- We evaluate the room for moisture and signs of water damage before the scope is written.
- Ventilation is improved so the room can dry out between showers.
- The layout, fixtures and finishes are planned with you, with design guidance available.
- Plumbing, electrical and tile trades are brought in and coordinated with our carpentry.
- We handle the permits and inspections, including the plumbing permit.
What it is like to have our crew in your home
“A few years ago, Gamache also did a sunroom addition for us, as well as replacing all of our windows and replacing a bathtub with a walk in shower. We were very happy with that work, also!”
“They were very professional and did fantastic work. Contractors who are easy to work with are hard to find, but Chris was just that.”
How a bathroom remodel runs, start to finish
From the first look at the plumbing to the last walk through the finished room.
Look at the room
We look at the bathroom, the plumbing access and the ventilation, and talk through what you want to change.
Price the options
You get a free written estimate listing the scope, fixture and tile options, and the pricing.
Rebuild the bathroom
Demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, inspections, then tile, vanity and trim, with each trade scheduled by our crew.
Walk it together
We walk the finished bathroom with you before the job is closed out, and the labor warranty starts.
What does a bathroom remodel cost?
The written estimate after our visit gives you the price for your room. The table shows what pushes it up or down.
| Cost driver | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Fixtures that move | Keeping the toilet, sink and shower where they are avoids new drain and supply runs. |
| Shower or tub type | A prefabricated base and surround costs less than a custom tile shower with a bench or niche. |
| Tile choice and coverage | Floor-only tile, a tiled shower, or tile to the ceiling, plus the tile itself and the pattern. |
| What is behind the walls | Water damage, rotted subfloor or old plumbing found during demolition must be fixed first. |
| Vanity and fixtures | Stock or custom vanity, counter material, faucets, glass and lighting. |
Financing available
Bathroom projects can be financed. The financing page explains the application.
FinancingCan you replace a bathtub with a walk-in shower?
Yes. We take out the tub and build a walk-in shower in its place, with a low curb or none, and with seating and grab bar blocking.
Can you update only part of the bathroom?
Yes. We can replace just the vanity, the floor or the shower, or remodel the entire room, and the written estimate prices each option.
Who does the plumbing?
A licensed plumber that we bring in and schedule. In Massachusetts, plumbing work requires a licensed plumber and a plumbing permit, and we handle the permits.
Can you fix a bathroom that stays damp or grows mildew?
Yes. We start by evaluating where the moisture comes from, then improve the ventilation so the room dries out, and any repair the damp has made necessary goes into the written estimate.
Can you make a bathroom safer for an older parent?
Yes. Curbless or low-curb showers, grab bars on solid blocking, a shower seat, comfort-height toilets and wider clearances are all part of our accessibility work.
Do you help pick tile and fixtures?
Yes. Design guidance is available for tile, fixtures, vanities, counters and lighting.
Other rooms we remodel
- Renovation and remodeling, the overview of every service
- Kitchen remodeling
- Basement remodeling, including new basement bathrooms
- Home additions, such as primary suites with their own bath
- Painting services
Bathroom remodeling by town
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.
Ready to retire the old tub, or the whole bathroom?
Let us know what bothers you about the room now. We come look at the space and the plumbing, then send a written estimate with your options, so you can decide how far to take it.