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Hampden County, MA

General Contractor in Chicopee, MA

Chicopee sits at the confluence of the Chicopee and Connecticut rivers and grew up around its 19th-century mills. We are a Ludlow-based general contractor working across Hampden County, licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Completed gray home exterior with new roof and lap siding
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We take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and outstanding service. Explore our client reviews to see how we've transformed visions into reality and built lasting relationships along the way.

Dan was extremely easy to work with. He made our families emergency renovation process simple and was always available for questions. His company did fantastic work in a timely manner and Everything fell within budget. I would definitely recommend Dan for all your home remodeling needs.
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Scott PaluckSatisfied Client
From the beginning of the porch being knocked down. To the rebuilding of my new enclosed porch. Dan and his workers were amazing people. Very professional and courteous people. Beautiful job from start to finish.
Deborah batista
Deborah BatistaSatisfied Client
Dan and his team just added on a 12×12 composite deck to a existing deck at my home. It came out amazing and we are so happy with it. Dan and his team were excellent and will be using them in future projects, thank you Dan
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Jeff FrancisSatisfied Client
Best construction company!!! Very responsible and professional. Always on time, always ready to answer all questions!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking either to build a house, to do extension, build a porch or something else. They do free estimates and do the job quickly.
Anastasia nester
Anastasia NesterSatisfied Client
Dan’s Construction just completed a Trex deck with two sets of stairs for me. I am thrilled with the outcome! Dan was pleasant and efficient in overseeing our deck project, his crew worked tirelessly to complete their work, despite bad weather and the issue of trash on my site…
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Deborah TymkowicheSatisfied Client
I came across Dan’s Construction by accident while searching the internet and I’m glad I did. I read the reviews and checked out the company and contacted for an estimate. He was quick and professional and reached out enthusiastic to work…
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David M.Satisfied Client
Dan is super nice and easy to work with. His team worked all day to get our roof replaced which had damage down to the rafters. He is knowledgeable, fair and trustworthy. I highly recommend this company and will definitely hire them for future projects.
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Steph KingSatisfied Client
We called after seeing a recommendation on Facebook and we are very happy we did. We had them build a covered pergola off our back sliders, and since we live in a log home, we wanted rough hewn lumber. Not only did they order the perfect stuff…
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Libby OverlySatisfied Client
Dan and his team completed a full replace of the deck, staircase and balcony at my home. From the beginning Dan was knowledgeable and responsive to my inquiry including being quick to respond to any changes to material or additional items…
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Courtney StrzeleckiSatisfied Client
Lap siding going up over ZIP System sheathing during a siding replacement
ROOFING & EXTERIOR

Roofing, siding and gutters built for city weather

Winters here are hard on a roof. Older Chicopee homes in Aldenville, Willimansett and Fairview deal with ice damming at the eaves, wind-lifted shingles and gutters that were undersized to begin with. We install architectural shingles, seamless aluminum gutters, leaf guards, and vinyl or fiber cement siding rated for New England exposure, and we flash and ventilate properly, because that is what actually stops the ice.

Remodeled bathroom with a freestanding tub and marble walk-in shower
KITCHENS & BATHS

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling

A lot of Chicopee kitchens are still working around a layout drawn for a very different household. We take them back to the studs where it makes sense: moving walls, re-running plumbing and electrical to current code, and rebuilding around how the room is actually used. Bathrooms the same: tile, fixtures, ventilation and waterproofing done once, properly.

Home under construction with new roof, windows and house wrap
ADDITIONS & NEW BUILDS

Additions and new construction

Chicopee lots are tight, so an addition here is usually a question of going up or going back. We design and build additions that read as part of the original house rather than bolted to it, matching rooflines, siding and window proportions, and we manage the zoning and permitting that comes with building close to a lot line.

Bright sunroom with a wall of windows, dining table and plants
DECKS & SUNROOMS

Decks, porches and sunrooms

Outdoor space is at a premium in Chicopee, which is exactly why it is worth building properly. We design decks, screened porches and four-season sunrooms that add genuinely usable room to a house on a city lot, engineered and permitted rather than tacked on.

EVERYTHING WE HANDLE

Every service, in Chicopee

Roofing and siding through to kitchens, additions and new construction, all run by the same crew.

#1 Priority

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We firmly believe in honesty and long term relationships with our customers. We strive for our best and guarantee 100% satisfaction.

Top Quality

Fully Licensed & Insured

We have a multi-million dollar insurance policy to protect you. You’re in safe hands with us! We’re excited to hear about your project.

Free Estimates

Onsite Estimates

We offer completely free quotes and consultations with no strings attached. We will walk you through every and any question you may have about the project.

Common questions in Chicopee

Do you serve all of Chicopee, MA?

Yes, the whole town, including Aldenville, Willimansett, Fairview and Chicopee Falls, and the surrounding communities such as Springfield, Holyoke and Ludlow. Our shop is in Ludlow, MA and Chicopee is inside the area we cover every week.

Do you pull permits in Chicopee?

We do. We file with the Chicopee Building Department and manage the inspection schedule through to sign-off, so you never deal with the permitting process yourself.

Are you licensed to work in Massachusetts?

Yes, and in Connecticut as well. Chicopee, MA sits close enough to the border that a single-state contractor can be a real constraint; we are licensed both sides and carry liability and workers compensation insurance on every job.

What does a project in Chicopee typically cost?

On Chicopee's older housing the number usually moves on what is behind the surface: deck condition under the shingles, or what a wall is carrying once it is open. That is why we do not quote over the phone. The estimate is free, done at your home, and itemized so you can see what is driving the number.

How soon can you start?

Exterior work books up fast once winter breaks, and roofing is the first to fill. Call us early and we will give you an honest date rather than an optimistic one.

What do you work on most in Chicopee?

Because housing here runs to dense two- and three-family homes near the old mill villages alongside postwar capes and ranches, most of what we are asked for here is roofing, siding and gutter work, followed by kitchen and bathroom remodels. That said, we run the full range: roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, additions and new construction.

Talk it through with someone who has built here before

Tell us what you are planning and we will tell you what it takes. The estimate is free and there is no obligation.

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More about building in Chicopee

What older Chicopee houses ask for

A good share of the housing here went up before modern framing practice: dense two- and three-family homes near the old mill villages alongside postwar capes and ranches. In practice that means balloon framing in places, undersized headers over openings that have already been widened once, and plaster hiding whatever the last three owners did.

That changes the sequence of a job rather than just its price. Opening a wall between a Chicopee kitchen and a dining room usually means carrying load that was never drawn on a plan, so we look at the structure before quoting the cabinets, not after.

When the work actually happens

Exterior work in Western Massachusetts is season-bound. Roofing and siding run from the thaw through late autumn, and the calendar fills from the first warm week, so the roof that gets called in during a February leak is usually a spring job.

Ice damming drives a lot of the roofing calls here, and it is rarely a shingle problem. It is ventilation and insulation letting heat reach the deck, which is why a straight tear-off and replace can leave you with the same ice next winter. Kitchens, bathrooms and interior work carry the winter, which is the sensible time to run them.

Permits and approvals in Chicopee

Work in Chicopee is permitted by the Chicopee Building Department under the Massachusetts State Building Code, and the contractor doing it has to hold a Home Improvement Contractor registration as well as a construction supervisor license. We hold both, and we file the permit in our name, which is what puts the code responsibility on us rather than on you.

Some of Chicopee sits inside districts with additional review, which can govern window replacement, siding and anything that changes a street elevation. Where that applies we handle the submission and build to what gets approved.

Where else we work

We cover Chicopee, MA and the towns around it, including Springfield, Holyoke, Ludlow, Granby and Westfield. That covers Chicopee zip codes 01020, 01013 and 01022. Not sure whether we reach you? Call +1 (413) 351-5125 and ask, it is a short conversation.