Sterling, MA contractor for additions, kitchens and baths
Sterling has kept a lot of open land, and homeowners here often want more room without giving up the land around them. Every house in town runs on its own septic system, so a good plan for an addition starts there. We start with a visit and a written estimate, and Chris Gamache’s crews do the building.
Gamache Construction work: a second-story addition, a kitchen and a bathroom.
Gamache Construction for Sterling homeowners
Gamache Construction, a family-owned contractor based in Northborough, Massachusetts, serves Sterling as part of its Worcester County service area. Since 2006 the company has built home additions and remodeled kitchens, bathrooms and basements, along with garages and interior painting. Owner Chris Gamache runs three construction crews and brings in plumbing, electrical and tile trades as each job needs them. The company is licensed in Massachusetts and insured, handles permits and inspections, gives a detailed written estimate before scheduling, and backs its labor with a warranty.
Why septic comes first on a Sterling addition
Sterling has no town sewer, so every house has a private septic system. Under the state’s Title 5 rules a septic system is sized by bedroom count, which means an addition with a new bedroom, an in-law suite or a converted office needs the Board of Health to confirm the system can carry it before a building permit is issued. (Source: Wikipedia.)
- Water. Town water, drawn from six groundwater wells, reaches many homes; the more rural parts of town are on private wells.
- Electric. Sterling is one of 41 Massachusetts communities with its own municipal light department, so service upgrades are coordinated with the town utility.
- Size and access. The town covers about 30.6 square miles of land, and Interstate 190 cuts it in half, with Routes 12, 62, 110 and 140 crossing it too. Lots range from village streets to open rural land.
- History. Sterling was the Second Parish of Lancaster, called Chocksett, until it became its own town in 1781. The Sterling Center Historic District surrounds the town common.
Easy to work with, according to our reviews
Gamache Construction is rated 5.0 from 34 Google reviews. Many of our reviews mention how easy and respectful the team was to work with.
“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.”
Our services in Sterling
Home additions
In-law suites, primary suites, mudrooms and second stories.
Kitchens
Layout changes, islands, cabinets and counters.
Bathrooms
Showers, tile, vanities and fixtures.
Basements
Finished rooms below the first floor.
Garages
Detached and attached, built to match the house.
Decks
New decks, rebuilds and repairs.
Windows and doors
Replacement windows and entry doors.
Painting
Interior painting.
Renovations
Multi-room and whole-home projects.
Need a roof or siding? Our roofing division, Roofing by Gamache, handles those. Other builds are on the specialty construction page.
Will my septic system limit an addition in Sterling?
It can if the addition adds a bedroom. The Board of Health checks the system’s design against the new bedroom count under Title 5, and an upgrade may be needed. A family room or a bigger kitchen with no new bedroom is a different case.
Who handles the building permit in Sterling?
We do. We prepare the application, file it with the town, whose offices are at One Park Street, and are on site for the inspections.
I am on a private well. Does that change a kitchen or bath remodel?
Not much for the remodel itself. We work with the existing supply, and if new fixtures or a second bathroom are planned, the plumber on the job looks at the system as part of the scope.
Do you build garages in Sterling?
Yes. We build detached and attached garages, sized and finished to match the house.
What does an addition in Sterling cost?
The written estimate after the first visit sets it. Size, foundation, how it ties into the house and any septic work move the price most.
Three steps before the first board goes up
Look at the property
House, lot, septic and well, so the plan fits what is already there.
Price it in writing
Scope, options and pricing on paper before anything is scheduled.
Line up approvals
Board of Health first when bedrooms change, then the building permit, then the crews.
Towns bordering Sterling
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.
Room to grow on a Sterling property
Start with a visit. We will look at the house, the septic and the space you have to work with, then send a written estimate so you can plan around an actual price.