Experienced General Contractor in Gorham, ME
Gorham families who need a general contractor in Gorham, ME for a second story, an addition or a new kitchen get one company, one contract and one owner watching the work. We draw the project in full, fix the price, and then hold the schedule from the first wall opened to the final walkthrough.
- Founded in 2021
- 4-6 active builds at a time
- Written 5-year workmanship warranty
A general contractor in Gorham, ME plans and builds additions, second stories, kitchens and whole-house remodels, managing every trade under one contract. Gorham's housing runs from older homes in Gorham Village to postwar houses and newer subdivisions built on former farmland.
Legacy Construction prices Gorham additions at about $354 per square foot on average, from $313 up to $445+ depending on finish, and kitchens from $15,000 for a refresh to $82,000+ for a full gut. Each project is fixed in a written contract before construction.
Owner Joe Hausler managed commercial construction for 15 years and holds the company to four to six active jobs. The finished work is covered by a written 5-year workmanship warranty.
Why Gorham Residents Hire Us for a Renovation
- Renovations, additions and new-construction oversight on one contract
- Five-year workmanship warranty, in writing
- A cap of four to six jobs, so the owner sees yours often
Gorham residents hire us for renovations because adding space to a lived-in house takes planning that most remodelers skip. Joe Hausler came from 15 years of commercial construction management, so your addition gets a real schedule, a structural check and a fixed number.
- Second stories and additions on postwar Gorham houses, designed around the existing foundation
- Village-center renovations with the structure checked before any finish is chosen
- Frequent owner visits and a written weekly report while your family lives around the work
- 5-YearWorkmanship warranty, in writing
- 4-6Active builds at a time, never more
- $300MLargest project Joe has managed
What do homeowners say about us?
What stood out most about Legacy Construction was how easy they made the process. They explained everything clearly, kept us updated regularly, and delivered exactly what they promised. This is not a bargain contractor, but the quality is absolutely worth it.
We appreciated how collaborative Legacy Construction was throughout our project. They listened to our ideas, offered practical solutions, and kept everything on track. The finished work is beautiful and built to last.
If you're looking for a contractor who is honest, detail-oriented, and dependable, Legacy Construction is a great choice. They were clear about costs and timelines and delivered a high-quality finished product.
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Directions from Gorham, ME to our office in Portland
185 Ridge RdPortland, ME 04103
What Kind of Renovation Fits a Gorham House?
The renovation that fits a Gorham house depends mostly on when it was built. Village homes need structural care, postwar houses need room, and the newer subdivision homes on former farmland usually need better kitchens and baths.
Additions, Second-Story Expansions, and Whole-House Remodels in Gorham
On a postwar Gorham house, a rear or side addition is usually the better choice than a second story, because the family can keep living downstairs while it is built. A second story makes sense when the lot is tight or the yard matters more than the disruption.
Either way, the existing foundation sets the limit on what can be added. We check the footings and the wall framing before design is finished, and inland Gorham's deeper frost sets how far down any new footing must go.
Custom Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplashes, and Flooring in Gorham
Many of Gorham's newer subdivision homes came with stock cabinets that are starting to sag at the hinges and drawers. Replace the cabinets and the counters together, since stone on tired boxes looks good for a year and then shows every flaw underneath.
Choose the flooring before the cabinets are set, so it runs continuously under the appliances and toe kicks. The backsplash comes last and is the easiest place to spend a little more for a lot of effect.
Framing, Foundations, and Structural Repairs for Gorham Homes
The older houses in Gorham Village often carry decades of settling and earlier remodels that cut through framing. Fix the structure before the finishes, because new cabinets on a sloped floor need shims that never quite stop showing.
Joe's commercial background matters most here, where a load path has to be traced through walls that previous owners rearranged. We would rather add a beam the drawings call for than discover the need after the drywall is hung.
What General Contracting Services Do We Offer in Gorham?
General contracting in Gorham, from our side, means planning, permitting and running every trade on your project under one contract with one accountable owner.
- Second stories, rear additions and structural repairs on Gorham houses
- New construction oversight for owners building on former farmland
- Trade scheduling that keeps framing, rough-ins and finishes moving in sequence
Licensed electricians and plumbers work under our schedule, and each phase is reviewed by Joe before the next one starts. You keep one point of contact from the first visit to the warranty.
What Is Our General Contracting Process in Gorham, ME?
Assess the house first.
Joe looks at the foundation, the framing and what you want to add, then we spend four to six weeks on drawings and a fixed price for the whole scope.
Permit it, then build it.
The application goes to the Town of Gorham code office first. Once work starts, no trade begins until Joe has checked the one before it, and a written report reaches you weekly.
Walk the finished space.
We review the addition or remodel with you room by room, finish whatever is left, and give you the 5-year workmanship warranty in writing.
How to Select a General Contractor in Gorham, ME
Select a general contractor in Gorham, ME who can tell you after one visit whether your house should grow up or out, and why. That answer depends on the foundation, the lot and how you live, and a bidder who cannot give it has not looked closely.
Maine does not license general contractors, so ask for proof of insurance and talk to past clients before you sign. Our general liability coverage is $2,000,000, workers' compensation is in place, and the warranty runs five years in writing.
The National Association of Home Builders publishes homeowner guidance on additions and remodeling contracts. For kitchen layouts, the National Kitchen and Bath Association publishes planning standards worth a look before your first meeting.
Who, Where and When to Remodel in Gorham
The people who hire a general contractor in Gorham are mostly families who need more room and want to stay in town, plus owners of older village homes. Both groups face projects with several trades and a structure that needs checking.
Renovations in Gorham are most involved in and around Gorham Village, where houses are older and have been altered several times. The postwar neighborhoods and newer subdivisions tend to have simpler framing and fewer surprises.
A Gorham addition should be started on paper in fall or winter to prepare for a foundation after the thaw, once approvals, ground conditions and crew availability are settled. Inland Gorham freezes deeper than the coast, and spring scheduling fills quickly.
How much does a Gorham addition or remodel cost?
A Gorham addition or remodel is priced by its size and its finish level, and the existing house sets the starting point. These bands are averages across many finished projects, given so you can test a budget before we price your specific plans.
| Project | Scope | Gorham range* |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen, cosmetic | Counters and finishes, layout stays | $15,000 to $24,000 |
| Kitchen, cabinet and counter upgrade | New cabinets, stone counters, backsplash | $24,000 to $44,000 |
| Kitchen, full gut | New layout, plumbing and wiring | $50,000 to $82,000+ |
| Bathroom, typical | Per bath, mid-range update | about $16,500 |
| Bathroom, gut with tile | Per bath, extensive tile | $27,500 to $38,500 |
| Addition | Per sq ft of new conditioned space | about $354 average |
The structural work for a Gorham second story can move the complete price beyond the planning band. For Gorham, the addition rate starts near $313 per square foot and tops out at $389 to $445+ with upper-tier finish.
What does a second-story addition cost in Gorham?
A second-story addition in Gorham is priced on the same per-square-foot basis, averaging about $354, but usually lands higher in the range. Reinforcing the existing structure and rebuilding the roof add work that a ground-level addition avoids.
What does a cabinet and countertop upgrade cost in Gorham?
A cabinet and countertop upgrade in Gorham costs $24,000 to $44,000 in most cases, provided the sink and range stay where they are. Moving the sink or range pushes it toward the full-gut band.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in a Gorham subdivision home?
A bathroom remodel in a Gorham subdivision home usually lands near the typical $16,500 per bath, since the plumbing is newer and the layout rarely moves. Older village baths more often need subfloor repair, which pushes them toward the $27,500 to $38,500 gut band.
How Do You Get a Price for Your Gorham Project?
You get a price for your Gorham project by booking a walkthrough with Joe, who will look at the house, its age and what you want to add or change. We then produce drawings and a written scope, and the fixed price comes from those documents.