Kitchen, bath and home addition contractor for Marlborough, MA
A Marlborough house that worked for one stage of life can feel tight in the next. We remodel kitchens and baths, finish basements and build additions so the house fits again, with Chris Gamache running the crew and a written estimate in your hands before anything is booked.
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Main Street, Marlborough.
- In business since 2006
- Labor warranty
- Licensed and insured
- City permits handled
- Financing available
Gamache Construction serving Marlborough
Gamache Construction is a family-owned general contractor in Northborough, Massachusetts, the town that borders Marlborough to the west. Since 2006 it has served Marlborough homeowners with kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, home additions, whole-home renovations, interior painting and garages, plus light commercial work such as office renovations. Owner Chris Gamache runs three crews and brings in plumbing, electrical and tile trades. The company applies for permits through Marlborough’s Inspectional Services at City Hall, 140 Main Street, provides free detailed written estimates, and warranties its labor.
Marlborough is a city, and that shapes the paperwork
Marlborough became a city in 1890, when it moved from town meeting to a mayor and city council. It sits in Middlesex County, while most of our service area is in Worcester County.
- Permits
- Inspectional Services, City Hall, 140 Main Street, through an online portal
- Historic districts
- The city code includes a Historic Districts chapter with a commission that issues certificates of appropriateness
- Lakes
- Lake Williams, Millham Reservoir and Fort Meadow Reservoir, plus the Assabet River
- From our office
- About 11 miles to City Hall
A shoe-making city with a long Main Street
Main Street follows the old Boston Post Road, and the Marlborough Center Historic District covers the heart of downtown. By 1890 Marlborough was a major shoe manufacturing center, and its growth brought skilled workers from Quebec, Ireland, Italy and Greece. Later, Interstate 495, Interstate 290 and the Massachusetts Turnpike brought high-tech employers and a new wave of building.
For a remodel, that history means two kinds of houses. Older homes near the center can carry original trim, plaster and framing that new work has to tie into. Newer neighborhoods tend to need kitchens, baths and basements brought up to how families live now. We plan for whichever one you have.
Lots near the lakes or the Assabet River can bring the city’s Conservation Commission into an addition or deck project under state wetlands rules, so we look at that before design.
What we do for Marlborough homes
Roofing and siding are handled by our roofing division, Roofing by Gamache.
Homeowners on the finished work
“Worked tirelessly through all of the elements”
Chris and his team did an outstanding job reconstructing our front porch. They worked tirelessly through all of the elements throughout the winter & spring and got the job done much faster than expected! Thank you!
“They did an amazing job”
Gamache Construction installed new doors for us recently. They did an amazing job!
How we take a Marlborough project from idea to finished
First visit
We see the house and hear what you want to change.
Written estimate
Scope, options and pricing on paper, free.
City permits
We apply through Inspectional Services and coordinate inspections.
Build and walkthrough
Chris’s crew does the work, and we walk it with you at the end.
Who handles building permits in Marlborough?
The city’s Inspectional Services department at City Hall, 140 Main Street, which takes applications through an online portal. We submit them for our projects.
Do you work on older houses near downtown Marlborough?
Yes. We tie new work into the existing framing and trim, and if a house is inside a local historic district, we plan around the commission’s review of exterior changes.
Can you finish our basement in Marlborough?
Yes. We turn unfinished basements into family rooms, bars and kitchenettes, with permits and inspections handled.
Is financing available?
Yes. Financing is available for larger projects, and the financing page explains how to apply.
Do you do commercial work in Marlborough?
Light commercial work, such as office renovations and small retail spaces. Our focus is residential remodeling.
Towns bordering Marlborough
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.
A written estimate for your Marlborough project
Start with a visit and a free written estimate. You will know the scope and the price before you decide anything.