Holden, MA home remodeling from a family-owned contractor
If you have been in your Holden house for a while, the kitchen, the bathrooms or the basement may have stopped keeping pace with the family. We remodel and add on to Holden homes with crews Chris Gamache runs himself, so you know who is in your house and who to call.
- Written estimate first
- Owner runs the crews
- Permits handled
- Labor warranty
- Licensed and insured
- 5.0 from 34 Google reviews
Gamache Construction serves Holden
Gamache Construction is a family-owned remodeling contractor headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, with Holden among the Worcester County towns it serves, including the village of Jefferson. The company has been in business since 2006 and remodels kitchens, bathrooms and basements, builds home additions and garages, and paints interiors. Owner Chris Gamache runs three construction crews and coordinates the plumbing, electrical and tile trades. Every project starts with a detailed written estimate, permits and inspections are handled by the company, and its labor is backed by a warranty. Gamache Construction is licensed in Massachusetts and insured.
What we remodel and build in Holden
Also available: whole-home renovation, garages and specialty construction. Roofs and siding go to Roofing by Gamache.
What makes a Holden remodel different?
Size, terrain and a historic center. Holden is a large town for Worcester County, 35 square miles of land with 19,905 residents at the 2020 census, and its landscape is hills and rivers, including the Quinapoxet. Those facts change the planning more than most people expect.
The town dates to 1741, and its common is said to have been donated by John Hancock. The Holden Center Historic District, listed on the National Register, takes in the 1836 town hall and the 1789 First Congregational Church. (Source: Wikipedia.)
- Sloped lots. On a hillside lot, a basement may open at grade on one side, which changes what a finished basement or a deck off the back can be.
- Older homes near the center. Houses close to the historic district can be much older than the subdivisions farther out, and older framing and wiring get planned for in the estimate.
- The town’s own light department. Holden runs its own municipal light department, so electrical service changes are coordinated with the town utility.
- Permits at town hall. Building permits come from the town, with offices at 1204 Main Street. We file them and meet the inspectors.
- Septic or sewer. If the house is on a septic system, a new bedroom needs Board of Health review under Title 5, so we ask about it on day one.
A clear estimate, then the work
“They even painted the whole side of the garage”
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!
Photo: a kitchen remodel by Gamache Construction, 2025.
How a Holden project moves from idea to finished room
| Step | What happens | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Visit | We see the rooms, the lot and how the house sits on it. | A clear picture of what is possible |
| Estimate | Scope, options and pricing are written up. | A detailed written estimate before scheduling |
| Permits | We apply to the town and plan any Board of Health review. | Permits and inspections handled |
| Build | Chris’s crews build; plumbing, electrical and tile trades come in on cue. | One team running the job |
| Walkthrough | We go through the finished work together. | Labor warranty, plus manufacturer warranties |
Do I need a permit to finish a basement in Holden?
Yes. Finishing a basement needs a building permit, and the electrical and plumbing work carry their own permits. We handle the permits and schedule the inspections with the town.
Do you serve Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson is a village within Holden, and we serve it along with the rest of the town.
Can we add an in-law suite to our Holden house?
Often, depending on the lot, local zoning and, for homes on septic, whether the system can take another bedroom. We look at all three at the first visit.
Is Holden too far from Northborough for you?
No. Holden is on the far side of Worcester from our office, well inside our service area.
How is the price set?
By a written estimate after we see the house. It lists the scope, the options and the price, and financing is available for larger projects.
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 make the Holden house fit again?
A first visit costs nothing. We look at the rooms and the lot, and you get a written estimate with the scope and price laid out so you can decide on your own time.