Home additions and remodeling in Hudson, MA
A Hudson house built for shoe-factory families or for the postwar boom can need more room, a better kitchen or a bathroom that works. You want the new space to feel like it belongs to the house, and you want a written price before anyone picks up a hammer.
- Written estimate before scheduling
- Permits and inspections handled
- Labor warranty
- Licensed and insured
- Family-owned since 2006
Gamache Construction in Hudson
Gamache Construction is a family-owned general contractor based at 160 Otis Street in Northborough, Massachusetts, and Hudson is part of its MetroWest and Worcester County service area. The company builds home additions and handles kitchen, bathroom, basement and whole-home remodeling, plus interior interior painting and garages. Owner Chris Gamache runs three construction crews and brings in the plumbing, electrical and tile trades each job needs. In business since 2006, Gamache Construction is licensed and insured in Massachusetts, pulls the permits and schedules the inspections, and backs its labor with a warranty. Homeowners rate the company 5.0 from 34 Google reviews.
What about Hudson houses shapes a remodel or addition?
Hudson’s housing comes from two building booms, and each one leaves its own set of questions inside the walls. These are the local facts we plan around.
A mill town’s housing stock
From about 1850 until 1968 Hudson made shoes, with 17 shoe and shoe-related factories by 1860. Most workers lived in modest houses with small yards, so additions here have to fit tight lot lines and older framing.
Victorians and the 1894 fire
Wealthier families built Queen Anne Victorians, and many still stand. A July 1894 fire destroyed 40 buildings in the center, which was rebuilt within a year or two, so much of downtown dates from that decade.
Postwar neighborhoods
Farms around the center were developed after the 1950s, and Hudson’s population doubled to about 16,000 by 1970. Those houses are now at the age where kitchens, baths and basements come up for a full redo.
Town-owned electric service
Hudson Light and Power, a municipal utility, supplies the town’s electricity. When an addition or kitchen needs a bigger service, the electrician we bring in coordinates the upgrade with that department.
Historic district and villages
The Silas Felton Hudson Historic District carries the town’s old Feltonville name. Gleasondale straddles the Stow line, and Lake Boon, once a summer spot, is now a year-round neighborhood.
Permits at Town Hall
Building permits come from the Hudson Building Department at Town Hall, 78 Main Street. We prepare and file the applications and handle the inspections.
Town history from Hudson, Massachusetts on Wikipedia.
What we build and remodel for Hudson homeowners
Every service below is available in Hudson. Roofing and siding go to our roofing division, Roofing by Gamache.
Careful work on older Hudson homes
Many Hudson homes are well past 50 years old. Many of our reviews mention how easy we are to work with. Gamache Construction holds a 5.0 rating from 34 Google reviews.
“Chris and his team helped refresh the interior of our 50 year old house. They were very professional and did fantastic work. Contractors who are easy to work with are hard to find, but Chris was just that.”
From a walkthrough in Hudson to a finished room
Walk the house
We look at the rooms, the lot and the condition of the house, and talk about how you use it day to day.
Written estimate
You get the scope, options and pricing in writing. Nothing is scheduled until you have read it and agreed.
Permits and build
We file with the building department, Chris runs the crew, and the plumbing, electrical and tile trades are booked in order.
Final walkthrough
We go through the finished work with you before closing out, and the labor warranty starts.
Do you pull the building permit in Hudson?
Yes. We prepare and file the permit with the Hudson Building Department at 78 Main Street and handle the inspections the job requires, so you are not running paperwork to Town Hall.
Can you add on to an older house near downtown Hudson?
Yes, within what lot size and zoning allow for how big and where. Many older Hudson houses sit on small lots, so we look at setbacks and the existing framing before we price anything.
My house is a Victorian. Will the addition match it?
Yes. Rooflines, siding, trim and window style are chosen to match the existing house during planning, and design guidance is available while we work it out.
Does Hudson’s town-owned electric utility change anything?
Only the coordination. If the project needs a larger electrical service, the upgrade is arranged with Hudson Light and Power instead of a private utility, and the electrician on the job handles that.
How is a Hudson remodel priced?
With a detailed written estimate after the first visit, listing the scope, the options and the price. For an older Hudson house, the condition of the framing, wiring and plumbing we can see is part of what that estimate weighs. Financing is available for larger projects.
Towns around Hudson we also serve
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.
Add on or remodel in Hudson
Whether it is a Victorian near the center or a 1960s house in one of the newer neighborhoods, we start by walking it with you and end that visit knowing what the written estimate needs to cover.