Renovation and remodeling in MetroWest and Worcester County
When the house you love stops fitting the way you live, renovation and remodeling can fix one room or carry through the whole house. The goal is a house you are proud of and a crew you would hire again. Chris Gamache runs the crews, and every project starts with a detailed written estimate.
- Family-owned since 2006
- Labor warranty
- Licensed in Massachusetts and insured
- Permits and inspections handled
- Free written estimates
Renovation and remodeling at Gamache Construction
Gamache Construction is a family-owned remodeling contractor based in Northborough, Massachusetts, that has renovated homes across MetroWest and Worcester County since 2006. Its remodeling work covers kitchens, bathrooms, basements, interior painting, home additions and whole-home renovations, along with light commercial projects such as office renovations. Owner Chris Gamache runs three construction crews and brings in licensed plumbing, electrical and tile trades as each job requires. The company is licensed in Massachusetts and insured, handles permits and inspections, provides a free written estimate with scope, options and pricing, and backs its labor with a warranty. Roofing and siding are handled by its roofing division, Roofing by Gamache.
Which part of the house are you remodeling?
Each service has its own page with the scope, the process and the questions homeowners ask about that room.
Kitchen remodeling
Cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, appliances, islands and layout changes, from a refresh to a full gut.
Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Vanities, tile, plumbing, lighting, tub-to-shower conversions, ventilation and accessibility upgrades.
Bathroom remodeling
Basement remodeling
Moisture control, framing, insulation, utilities, flooring and finished rooms such as offices, gyms and entertainment space.
Basement remodeling
Home additions
Second stories, room expansions, sunrooms, in-law suites and ADUs, home offices and kitchen extensions that match the existing house.
Home additions
Painting services
Interior painting with the surface preparation, trim and door work that make the finish last.
Painting services
Whole-home renovations
Several rooms or the entire house renovated as one project, with one crew lead and one schedule. Details below.
How a whole-home renovation runsWhat does a whole-home renovation with Gamache Construction involve?
A whole-home renovation updates several rooms, or the entire house, under one plan and one estimate. We manage it from demolition and framing through the electrical, plumbing and finish work, and we coordinate every trade so the trim, floors and paint read the same from room to room.
It suits houses that have aged as a whole: a 1970s colonial with the original kitchen and baths, a cape that needs its layout opened up, or a house you just bought and want to make your own before you move in. Doing the rooms together means one round of permits and one sequence of trades, where room-by-room projects repeat both.
If the plan calls for more space than the house has, an addition can be part of the same project.
What stays the same from the first room to the last
- Chris Gamache runs the crews on site, so one person answers for the whole job.
- The written estimate lists the scope room by room, with options and pricing, before anything is scheduled.
- Plumbing, electrical and tile trades are brought in and sequenced by us.
- Permits and inspections are filed and scheduled with your town.
- Design guidance is available for layouts, materials and finishes.
- Labor is covered by a warranty, with manufacturer warranties on installed products.
Would homeowners hire us again?
Many of our remodeling reviews come from repeat customers. Two of them, in their own words.
“Refresh the interior of our 50 year old house”
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. I highly recommended Gamache Construction.
“We were very happy with that work, also!”
Gamache did an excellent job on some flooring and painting for us! … 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!
How a remodeling project moves from first call to final walkthrough
The steps are the same for a single bathroom and a full renovation. The size of each step changes.
Visit
We walk the house with you, look at what is there now, and talk through what each room needs to do for your household.
Written estimate
You get the scope, the options and the pricing on paper, free, so you can compare choices before committing to anything.
Permits and construction
We file the permits and prepare a detailed schedule, then our crews do the carpentry and finish work with the plumbing, electrical and tile trades brought in in the right order.
Walkthrough
We go through the finished work with you before the job is closed out, and the labor warranty starts.
What does renovation and remodeling cost?
Your number comes from the written estimate after we see the house. In a renovation, the price follows how much of the house opens up and what the rooms need once they do.
Financing is available
For larger renovations, financing is an option. The financing page covers how to apply.
Financing- How many rooms are in the scopeOne bathroom and a full first floor are priced very differently, and combining rooms shares some setup work.
- Walls that moveRemoving or relocating a wall, especially a load-bearing one, adds structural work and inspections.
- Plumbing and electrical changesMoving a sink, adding a bathroom or upgrading circuits brings in licensed trades and permits.
- The condition of an older houseFraming, wiring or plumbing that has to be brought up to current code once walls are open.
- Finish levelCabinetry, tile, flooring, fixtures and trim you choose, from builder-grade to custom.
Specialty, commercial and insurance work
Specialty construction
Detached garages, porches and other builds outside a standard remodel. See specialty construction and garages.
Light commercial
Office renovations and small retail spaces, handled by the same crews, with the same written estimate before work starts.
Insurance and structural repairs
When a porch, garage or wall needs structural repair after damage, we provide a detailed estimate and photos for your insurance claim.
Roofing and exterior work by Roofing by Gamache
Roofs and siding are their own specialty, so they run through our roofing division. If a renovation includes a new roof or new siding, that part of the job goes to Roofing by Gamache, and the interior remodel stays with us. Replacement windows and doors stay with the construction team.
Questions about renovation and remodeling
Room-specific questions are answered on each service page and on the FAQ page.
Can you remodel an entire home?
Yes. We plan and manage whole-home renovations from demolition and framing to finish work, and we coordinate the plumbing, electrical and tile trades so the house is finished to one standard.
Do I need a designer or architect before I call?
No, not for the first conversation. Design guidance is available from our team for layouts, materials and finishes, and the walkthrough and written estimate tell you what the project involves before you commit.
Who handles the plumbing and electrical work?
Licensed plumbing and electrical trades that we bring in and schedule. You deal with us; we sequence them with our own crews.
What happens if the house hides problems behind the walls?
Older houses can have outdated wiring, plumbing or framing that only shows once walls are open. Because Chris Gamache runs the crews directly, you hear about it from the person in charge of the job, and the written scope is the starting point for deciding what changes.
How are costs set and tracked?
With a detailed written scope and estimate before work is scheduled. It lists options and pricing, and our team keeps you updated through ordering and construction.
Do you do roofing, siding or windows as part of a renovation?
Those go to our roofing division, Roofing by Gamache. Gamache Construction handles the interior remodel, additions and painting.
Do you build new homes?
No. We renovate and add on to existing houses, and we take on light commercial renovations.
Where do we take on remodeling 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.
Not sure where the renovation should start?
Many projects begin as a list of rooms that are not working. We walk the house with you, sort out which work belongs together, and give you a written estimate you can plan around, one room or the whole house.