General contractor in Shrewsbury, MA
Plenty of Shrewsbury houses were built for a different era of family life, and they show it in small kitchens, dated baths and not enough room. We remodel and add on to them with a crew Chris Gamache runs himself, so the house fits the way you live now and still looks like it belongs on the street.
Gamache Construction serves Shrewsbury from Northborough
Gamache Construction is a family-owned general contractor based in Northborough, Massachusetts, about six miles east of the Shrewsbury town offices, and has served Worcester County homeowners since 2006. In Shrewsbury the company handles home additions, kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, whole-home renovations, interior painting and garages. Chris Gamache runs three construction crews and brings in plumbing, electrical and tile trades as each job needs them. Permits go through the Shrewsbury Building Inspector, and every job starts with a detailed written estimate. Labor carries a warranty, and the company holds a 5.0 rating from 34 Google reviews.
A front porch rebuilt through winter and spring
On an older house, the front porch can be the first thing to give out and the first thing people see. One customer’s review describes how her porch rebuild went, with Chris and the crew working through the cold months.
5.0 from 34 Google reviews. Read the reviews.
“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!”
What Shrewsbury homes bring to a remodel
Shrewsbury was incorporated in 1727 and grew into a suburb of Worcester. These details from the town’s history and its offices shape how we plan work here.
- A streetcar-era housing boom. Streetcar lines to Worcester drove single-family building, and the town’s population doubled between 1915 and 1940. Houses from that stretch often need wiring, plumbing and layouts brought up to how a family lives today, which we plan for in the estimate.
- Lakeside lots on Lake Quinsigamond. The lake drew summer cottages, and more lakeside cottages went up during the same early 1900s growth. Work near the shoreline can bring wetland rules into play, so we check that before design.
- A historic town center. The Shrewsbury Historic District around the town center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On an older house there, we match additions and trim to what is already on the house.
- Permits by appointment. The Building Inspector’s office is in the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, and it sees people by appointment. We file the applications and book the inspections.
- Town sewer, treated in Westborough. Shrewsbury’s wastewater goes to the regional treatment plant in Westborough, which serves both towns. On a sewered lot, a new bathroom connects to the town line instead of a septic system.
- Two routes from our office. Route 9 and Route 20 both connect Northborough to Shrewsbury, so the drive from our office is short.
Remodeling services available in Shrewsbury
Kitchen remodeling
Opening up a closed kitchen, adding an island, new cabinets and counters.
Bathroom remodeling
Tiled showers, new vanities and tub-to-shower conversions.
Home additions
Second stories, primary suites, in-law suites and sunrooms.
Basement remodeling
Turning an unfinished basement into usable living space.
Whole-home renovation
Several rooms at once, planned as one project.
Painting
Interior painting.
Decks
New decks, rebuilds and repairs.
Windows and doors
Replacement windows and entry doors.
Garages
Detached and attached garages, plus other specialty construction.
Need a roof or siding? Our roofing division, Roofing by Gamache, handles those.
From the first visit in Shrewsbury to the last inspection
Site visit
We look at the house and talk through what has to change.
Estimate in writing
Scope, options and pricing, before any date is set.
Permits
We file with the town and line up the trades.
Construction
Chris runs the crew and walks the finished job with you.
Who issues building permits in Shrewsbury?
The Shrewsbury Building Inspector, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building on Maple Avenue. We prepare and submit the applications for our projects.
Can you update an older Shrewsbury house without losing its character?
Yes. We match trim, siding style and rooflines on the outside and plan new kitchens and baths inside the existing layout where it makes sense.
Our house is near Lake Quinsigamond. Does that change anything?
It can. Work close to the water or a wetland may need review by the town’s Conservation Commission under state wetlands rules, and we check for that before design starts.
How far do you travel to get to Shrewsbury?
About six miles. Our office is on Otis Street in Northborough, one town to the east.
Is there a charge for the estimate?
No. Estimates are free, and you get them in writing with the scope, options and pricing laid out.
Other towns near Shrewsbury
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.
Make the Shrewsbury house fit how you live now
Whether it is one cramped bathroom or a second story, the first step is a visit to look at the house and a free written estimate you can compare.