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Gorham Homes Renovated by a Contractor Who Shows Up

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Gorham Homes Renovated by a Contractor Who Shows Up

Woodhouse Builders LLC handles full renovations and remodels across Gorham, ME, seven days a week.

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Renovation Work Gorham Homeowners Can Count On

Renovation in Gorham, ME means dealing with older homes that have their own set of surprises: crawl spaces that weren't sealed right, kitchens that haven't been touched since the eighties, and bathrooms where the tile was laid over drywall instead of cement board. Scotty Woodhouse knows what's behind those walls before the demo starts, and that's the difference between a project that finishes on time and one that doesn't. Call (207) 544-3126 and get a straight answer on scope and cost before any work begins.

Woodhouse Builders LLC is a short drive from Gorham and takes on projects throughout town, from Fort Hill Road out to the Gorham village center. Maine's older housing stock means most renovations here aren't cosmetic jobs. They're gut-and-rebuild work that requires a contractor who can handle framing, finish carpentry, tile, and siding without handing each phase off to a different sub. One crew, one point of contact, and a scope that doesn't change after you've signed.

What We Do

Services Woodhouse Brings to Gorham

Full-scope construction from the kitchen to the exterior, handled by one contractor.

01

Kitchen Remodeling

Full kitchen remodeling from layout changes to cabinet install to tile backsplash. Gorham kitchens in homes built before 1980 often need subfloor work before any finish material goes down.

02

Bathroom Remodeling

Shower surrounds, floor tile, vanity, fixtures. We don't tile over moisture-damaged backer. If the substrate's wrong, we fix it first.

03

Basement Remodeling

Maine basements are wet by default. Basement remodeling in Gorham starts with moisture management, then framing, insulation, and finish work that won't bubble off the walls in three years.

04

Deck Construction

Gorham's short building season means deck projects need to start early. We handle permitting, ledger attachment, framing, and decking material. Pressure-treated or composite, depending on what makes sense for your house.

05

Exterior Siding

Cedar shake and clapboard are the standard on older Gorham homes. Exterior siding replacement done right means proper house wrap, flashing at all penetrations, and siding that won't heave after the first freeze.

06

Carpentry and Finish Work

Carpentry is where most volume builders cut corners. Crown molding, built-ins, stair treads, door and window casing. We do the finish work ourselves because that's what separates a renovation from a flip.

How It Works

From First Call to Finished Project

No complicated intake process. No weeks-long wait just to get someone out to look at the job.

  1. 01

    Call Scotty

    Reach Woodhouse Builders at (207) 544-3126 any day of the week. Describe the project and get a real response, not a voicemail that goes nowhere.

  2. 02

    Scope the Work

    Scotty walks the job in person. Gorham homes have their own quirks, and a realistic scope means no surprises once demo starts.

  3. 03

    Build It

    Work starts when it's supposed to and finishes when it's supposed to. On time and within budget isn't a marketing line. It's the standard every project is held to.

Gorham's Housing Stock Needs a Contractor Who Reads the Building

A lot of homes in Gorham were built in the fifties through the seventies, and they carry all the problems that come with that era. Knob-and-tube wiring tucked inside walls you're about to open. Original cast iron drain lines with decades of buildup. Insulation that's settled to nothing in the rim joists. None of these are deal-breakers, but a contractor who doesn't look for them is going to cost you more money in change orders than the original estimate ever covered. Scotty's done enough Maine renovation work to know where to look before the framing's exposed. That's not something you get from a contractor who subs out the rough work and shows up for the finish. Woodhouse Builders handles home improvements from first demo to final walkthrough, so every phase gets the same level of attention.

Why Gorham Homeowners Call Woodhouse First

  1. 01

    One Contractor, Full Scope

    Scotty Woodhouse is not a project manager who hands work off. He's the builder. Kitchen to roof to siding to flooring, one contractor owns the job from start to finish.

  2. 02

    No Disappearing Acts

    The biggest complaint in residential construction is a crew that shows up for a week, vanishes for two, and leaves you living in a half-demo kitchen. That doesn't happen here.

  3. 03

    Available Seven Days a Week

    Gorham homeowners can reach Woodhouse Builders any day of the week. If a question comes up on a Sunday evening before Monday's framing, you'll get an answer.

Towns Served Near Gorham

Woodhouse Builders takes on renovation and remodeling projects throughout the greater Portland area. Gorham sits in the middle of the service area, with neighboring towns covered as well.

Gorham Renovation Questions

How does Gorham's older housing stock affect renovation costs?
Homes built before 1975 in Gorham often have surprises behind the walls: outdated wiring that needs to be rerouted, original plumbing that can't support a modern bathroom layout, and subfloors that need to be sistered before new flooring goes down. None of these are reasons not to renovate, but they're real costs that a contractor who hasn't worked in Maine's older homes won't put in the estimate. Scotty walks every job before scoping it for exactly this reason. Every job is different. Contact Woodhouse Builders LLC for an accurate estimate.
Can Woodhouse Builders handle a full gut renovation in Gorham, not just cosmetic updates?
Yes. A full gut renovation, where everything from the drywall to the subfloor gets stripped back to the studs or joists, is well within scope. Woodhouse handles the framing, insulation, rough mechanical coordination, drywall, tile, flooring, trim, and exterior work. You don't need to hire separate contractors for each phase. One crew handles the job from demo through punch list.
What permits are required for a home renovation in Gorham, ME?
Gorham requires building permits for structural work, additions, deck construction, and electrical or plumbing changes. Cosmetic work like painting or flooring typically doesn't require a permit. Scotty handles permit applications as part of the project scope when permits are required. Pulling a permit isn't optional on work that needs one. Any contractor who tells you to skip it is saving themselves time at your expense.
How far in advance should I contact Woodhouse Builders to schedule a Gorham project?
The sooner the better, especially for deck builds and exterior work, which are constrained by Maine's short building season. Interior renovations like kitchens and bathrooms can often be scheduled with less lead time. Call (207) 544-3126 to discuss timing. Scotty's reachable seven days a week and can give you a realistic schedule window after a quick conversation about scope.
Does Woodhouse Builders work on split-level or cape-style homes common in Gorham?
Yes. Split-levels and capes are common in Gorham's neighborhoods, and each has its own structural realities. Split-levels often have awkward transitions between levels that affect how a kitchen or main-floor renovation is laid out. Capes have knee walls and sloped ceilings that make bathroom builds more complicated. Scotty's worked on both and accounts for those constraints during the scoping visit rather than after demo begins.
Can I get a painting or siding quote for a Gorham home at the same time as a renovation estimate?
Yes. If you're already opening walls or replacing windows, it makes sense to address the exterior at the same time. Woodhouse Builders handles both clapboard and cedar shake siding, as well as painting, so you're not coordinating two separate contractors for work that overlaps. Combining scopes usually reduces total project time. Every job is different. Contact Woodhouse Builders LLC for an accurate estimate.
Can I get a siding or painting quote for my Gorham home at the same time as a renovation estimate?
Yes. If you're already opening walls or replacing windows, it makes sense to address the exterior at the same time. Woodhouse Builders handles both clapboard and cedar shake siding, as well as painting, so you're not coordinating two separate contractors for work that overlaps. Combining scopes usually reduces total project time. Every job is different. Contact Woodhouse Builders LLC for an accurate estimate.

Ready to Start Your Gorham Renovation?

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