Westford, MA Home Addition
Westford, MA
Home Addition
This Westford, Massachusetts project added new living space off the back of the house and tied it into a brand-new kitchen. Kats Construction & Remodel handled it from the first shovel of dirt to the last cabinet: excavation, a new poured foundation, structural steel, framing, insulation, flooring and the finished kitchen and pantry.
From the ground up.
Additions start below grade. We excavated behind the house, set footings and poured new concrete foundation walls to carry the addition. To open the old back wall to the new space, the load it carried was transferred to a steel beam, set in place by crane. The addition was then framed and wrapped in ZIP System sheathing, which combines the structural panel and weather barrier in one layer, and it stayed weathertight through the winter. Inside, spray foam insulation sealed the walls and roof. The finishes followed: wide-plank hardwood floors, a large kitchen with an island and under-cabinet lighting, and a pantry with plenty of storage.
Before
After
The Build, Step by Step
Excavating for the new foundation
Footing forms set and leveled
Foundation wall forms in place
Poured concrete foundation
Steel beam staged on site
Steel beam set into the opened wall
Framed and sheathed with ZIP System panels
Spray foam insulation in the walls and roof
Wide-plank hardwood flooring going down
The finished pantry
Planning an Addition or an ADU?
An addition like this one is also how an attached accessory dwelling unit gets built: a new foundation, new framing and a careful connection to the existing house. New Hampshire and Massachusetts now allow ADUs by right on most single-family lots, so adding a full apartment for family or a tenant is easier than it has ever been.
Other Services
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens are the heart of the home, why not give it some love? Refresh, replace, reconfigure, your choice. Our team knows how important this area is and we can do it all.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Close enough to care, far enough for privacy. We design and build accessory dwelling units, attached or detached, from permits and the foundation through the final finishes.
Attic Remodeling
Are you considering converting that unused space in the attic and not sure where to begin? At Kats Construction & Remodel, we will guide you through the process of designing your attic into a more livable space.
Basement Remodeling
Kats Construction & Remodel offers complete basement finishing solutions from concept to completion. No matter the size, we can do it. With decades of experience and hundreds of home improvement projects under our belt, you’ve found the right people for the job.
Bathroom Renovations
Is your bathroom outdated? Do you need additional space or special features? Perhaps it’s just not meeting your desired look and feel. We can transform your bathroom into your favorite oasis.
Window Replacements
Having a window replaced isn’t always just a window replacement. Damage could have occurred around your windows that you didn’t even know was there. With Kats Construction and Remodel, you don’t have to worry about any of that, we take care of it all.
Testimonials
Tom Comeau
Tom's, Kats Construction & Remodel company is absolutely amazing. They completely remodeled the basement for Regina and was able to do it in a timely manner, she was very happy with the work that was done. It is nice and comfortable and warm even in the cold months, just an absolutely amazing job, absolutely amazing people, courteous and prepared even in this time of the pandemic. The most professional people we have ever dealt with can't say it enough.
In the future will definitely use Tom's company for any of our future projects that are going to be done in the house
John Foley
Used Kats Construction for a significant redesign in our kitchen / living area and I will be going with them for any future projects. Tom is very responsive, explains the scope clearly and is accurate. His team are model professionals and experts in their trade, and they cover everything. Generous and patient with their time to explain. Prices are competitive, my scope changed during the project, got other quotes and always went with Kats due to the certain quality at market price. Their finishing at the end was exceptional, attention to detail beyond what was asked even when at cost to themselves. No hidden costs throughout the project. Enjoying living in what feels like a new home. Thanks to all the crew - Tom, Nick, Matt, Alex, Jesse, Rick, Bob and Perry
Mary K
We used Kats Construction to put up a new deck this summer. The owner Tom explained everything in detail regarding materials needed, the scope of the project, cost, etc. Alex did an amazing job installing the deck and his craftsmanship and attention to detail are top notch. We would highly recommend Kats Construction.
Tamir H
Tom and his team did a complete kitchen remodel. The project was seamless from start to finish. Everyone showed up on or ahead of time. Throughout the project, Tom communicated very clearly where we were and what the next steps were (with dates and times). Tom also facilitated the purchase and installation of the cabinets and granite countertop which was very helpful.
We are very pleased overall with the quality of work. We would highly recommend Kats Construction and Remodel!
Chester Page
Kats construction enlarged & remodeled our bathroom. We are very pleased with the quality of their work. They are cooperative to work with & go out of their way to please. The job was completed ahead of schedule. We would recommend them to anyone. C & E of Nashua
Mark B
We recently had a very large bathroom remodel done by Tom and the team from Kats Construction. The quality of work done by the team was excellent, and Tom kept in frequent communication via calls and texts throughout the project. The cost was very reasonable, and Tom worked with us through several changes in plan that occurred throughout the project. This was a fairly complicated job with a lot of custom work, and Tom continuously worked to make sure every detail was taken care of exactly how we wanted, and to keep us at ease throughout the project. It’s hard to find people who take the time to get the job done right and take pride in their work, but Tom and his team are definitely those types. I highly recommend Kats Construction for this type of job.
Mike Catalano
Very fair pricing on work and great communication throughout the entire project. Attention to detail was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Tom and his crew to anyone looking to have some great work done on your home.
Jesse Andrews
I’ve used Kats Construction on multiple projects and I’m always impressed with Toms professionalism and attention to detail . He won’t leave a job unless his customer is happy with the job . I’d highly recommend this Company to family and friends
Joel Porter
I had a new deck put in summer of 2012 and a new roof put in summer of 2013 kats construction was very professional and very reasonable in there price job only took 3 days for the deck and 1 day for the roof i will be using them in the future for more work!!!
