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ADDITIONS

Where Your Journey Begins

Are you considering your next home project but don’t know where to begin? We hope you find this information helpful! McNamara Contracting will guide you through the journey of turning an idea into a beautiful new living space.

 

On our first phone call, we help you assess whether an addition is:

✅ Physically Possible
✅ Financially Feasible

​Step 1: Is an Addition Possible?

To check if it’s physically possible, we first look at the needs and rough size of your proposed addition. Importantly, we must confirm that the new structure will not violate local zoning setbacks.

Step 2: Is it Financially Feasible?

Our first phone call allows us to gather basic details:

  • The proposed type of space

  • How many Sq ft you are looking to add

  • Level of finishes

  • Utilities and site conditions (such as septic, sewer, electrical, and foundation). 

With this information, we can often formulate a rough budget we like to call +-15% within the first 30 minutes.

 

Step 3: Bringing the Project to Life
Once we know the project is possible and feasible, this is where the exciting part begins. Designing and planning your addition.

We believe this phase is the key to a successful addition project. It involves developing clear plans, aligning the design with your goals, and making sure we stay on track with the budget.

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Pre-Construction Services

Many companies offer a free estimate after their initial meeting with the customer. It’s typically a very vague price that is impossible to compare to other estimates. Even worse, it's based on many unknown factors. Like anything else quick and dirty, It’s not very effective.

Building and Remodeling is one of the largest investments you'll make in your lifetime in terms of time and resources. You’ll have to live with the decisions you make for many years to come.

 

When you proceed to building a project with only a free estimate rather than a Pre-Construction Agreement, you’re setting up for disappointment and budget problems down the road.

Our Pre-Construction Services include an in depth look at your project. It will include at least one site visit that typically takes 45-90 minutes. During this site visit we will gather all relevant information about your current home and your vision for your new project.

After our site visit, we will begin building your plans. This is where our value shines. With the customer's input, the contractor's knowledge of pricing, and the designer's touch, we are able to build a plan for a project that is completed on time, on budget, and to the industry's highest standards.

The customer will receive:

  • Full permit sets for their addition, built to MA IRC code.

  • Detailed project Specifications.

  • Job specific pricing.

  • Allowances for unselected finish materials.

  • Up to 4 exterior elevation views.

  • Up to 4 Interior 3D renderings.

Start your plan for success by clicking the link below!

 


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455 Brockelman Road

Lancaster, MA 01523

 P:978-354-7557

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