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Hampshire County, MA

General Contractor in Ware, MA

Ware grew around the Ware River mills and calls itself the town that can’t be licked. We are a Ludlow-based general contractor working across Hampshire County, licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Custom home under construction with scaffolding at the entry
Client Reviews

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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.
Scott paluck
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
Jeff francis
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 and siding for older mill-town housing

Ware grew around the Ware River mills and calls itself the town that can’t be licked. That history shows up on the roofline: steep pitches, tight eaves, multiple additions and decades of layered repairs. We strip back to a sound deck, correct the ventilation, and install architectural shingles, seamless gutters and siding that suits the age of the house rather than fighting it.

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

Kitchens and bathrooms in older homes

Remodeling a Ware home built for mill workers means dealing with what is behind the plaster: knob-and-tube, undersized framing, plumbing that has been added to for a century. We open it up, correct what needs correcting, and rebuild a kitchen or bathroom that fits the house without pretending the last hundred years did not happen.

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

Additions and structural work

Adding onto a home of this era in Ware means understanding how it was framed before touching it. We handle foundations, structural changes and full additions, and we are candid early about what a house will and will not carry.

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

Decks, porches and sunrooms

Older Ware homes often have a back porch that has been failing quietly for years. We rebuild them to current code, with proper footings, ledger attachment and railings, or replace them outright with a composite deck or a four-season sunroom.

EVERYTHING WE HANDLE

Every service, in Ware

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 Ware

Do you serve all of Ware, MA?

Yes, the whole town, and the surrounding communities such as Palmer, Belchertown and Warren. Our shop is in Ludlow, MA and Ware is inside the area we cover every week.

Do you pull permits in Ware?

We do. We file with the Ware 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. Ware, 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 Ware typically cost?

In a house of Ware's vintage the estimate turns on the surprises: framing, old wiring and layered previous repairs. We look before we price rather than after. 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?

Older homes need a proper look before we can commit to a date, so call early and we will schedule the survey first. Call us early and we will give you an honest date rather than an optimistic one.

What do you work on most in Ware?

Because housing here runs to dense mill-era housing near the center and farmhouses on the roads out toward the Quabbin, most of what we are asked for here is roof replacement, siding and structural repair, plus kitchens and baths in homes that have never had them updated. 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 Ware

Working on mill-era housing in Ware

Ware grew around the Ware River mills and calls itself the town that can’t be licked. That history set the housing pattern: dense mill-era housing near the center and farmhouses on the roads out toward the Quabbin.

A century of repairs sits on top of it. Knob-and-tube spliced into later circuits, supply lines added to rather than replaced, roofs layered instead of stripped. We price these jobs after opening something up, because a quote written from the driveway on a house like this is a guess.

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 Ware

Work in Ware is permitted by the Ware 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.

Where a job touches wetlands, a floodplain or a shared lot line, there is usually a second approval behind the building permit. We identify those early rather than discovering them at inspection.

Where else we work

We cover Ware, MA and the towns around it, including Palmer, Belchertown, Warren and Monson. That covers Ware zip code 01082. Not sure whether we reach you? Call +1 (413) 351-5125 and ask, it is a short conversation.