WORCESTER COUNTY · NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, deck building, and interior work in Fitchburg MA. Written contracts and permits handled. Serving northern Worcester County from Lancaster.
GET A FREE ESTIMATEMOST REQUESTED
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets, countertops, tile, layout changes. $16,000–$140,000.
POPULAR
Bathroom Remodeling
Full gut renovation, tile, walk-in shower, vanity. $8,000–$125,000.
OUTDOOR
Deck Building
Composite and pressure-treated decks built to code. $10,000–$60,000.
INTERIOR
Interior Painting
Whole-home and room-by-room painting in Fitchburg.
FULL SERVICE
General Renovations
Multi-room renovations and full home remodels.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Carpentry
Trim, built-ins, framing, and finish carpentry.
Fitchburg is a city of about 43,000 in northern Worcester County, 14 miles north of Lancaster via I-190 or Route 2. The city's industrial history — paper mills, machinery manufacturing, and Fitchburg State University as a major employer — shaped a diverse housing stock that ranges from working-class triple-deckers and two-family homes in the downtown Rollstone, Cleghorn, and South Fitchburg neighborhoods, to post-war single-family capes and colonials in Upper Common and Laurel Hill, to larger Victorian-era homes in the better-preserved streets off Main and Water streets. No two neighborhoods in Fitchburg have the same remodeling profile, and we work in all of them.
Triple-decker and multifamily renovation is one of the most common work types we handle in Fitchburg. The city's investor community is active, and the triple-decker stock — late 19th and early 20th century wood-frame three-family homes — is a staple of the Fitchburg rental market. Landlords and property investors typically need unit-turn kitchen and bathroom work completed between tenancies: new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen, a full bathroom gut in the unit's main bath, new flooring, and paint throughout. These projects move on tight timelines and require a contractor who can pull the permits quickly, coordinate the inspections, and finish on schedule. We do this work regularly in Fitchburg alongside neighboring Leominster and Lancaster. For bathroom line renovations — where all three stacked units need the same bath work — we phase the schedule so plumbing rough work in all three units is inspected together, reducing the total permit cycle. Each unit still requires its own permit from the Fitchburg Building Department.
Single-family renovation in Fitchburg's older neighborhoods is a different scope. The 1950s and 1960s capes and colonials in Upper Common and the streets off Electric Avenue typically have original kitchens with metal or painted wood cabinets, laminate countertops, and linoleum floors — all of it functional but dated by two decades at minimum. Bathroom tile in these homes is often original 4-inch ceramic in period colors with a mortar bed that adds weight but provides a good substrate for new tile once the old is removed. We see galvanized supply lines in homes built before 1965 that should be replaced whenever the walls are open — we price this as part of the scope rather than discovering it mid-project.
Building permits for Fitchburg projects are filed with the Fitchburg Building Department. Residential permit approval runs 1 to 2 weeks for most kitchen and bathroom work. Multi-unit projects require a permit per unit. Maverick City Builders files the building permit application, coordinates the trade permits the plumber and electrician file, and handles inspections for every project in Fitchburg as a standard part of our scope — homeowners and landlords never deal with the building department directly.
Fitchburg investor with a triple-decker off Rollstone Street — two of the three units needed bathroom gut work between leases. Same scope in each unit: demo original tile over mortar bed, Schluter waterproofing system on floor and shower surround, 12x24 porcelain tile in a neutral grey, new vanity with undermount sink, elongated toilet, exhaust fan, and LED light fixture. Fitchburg Building Department permits for each unit, plumbing rough inspections for both units coordinated on the same day to simplify the schedule. Both units completed in 22 working days total. Landlord had new tenants in place within a week of final inspection.
First-floor unit of a 1908 triple-decker in the Cleghorn neighborhood, vacant for unit-turn. The kitchen had original painted cabinets, a cast iron sink, and exposed galvanized supply lines that were corroding at the joints. We replaced the galvanized lines with copper while the walls were open, installed semi-custom shaker cabinets in white, quartz countertops, a new undermount sink and faucet, and LVP flooring over the existing subfloor. Painted the unit throughout. Fitchburg Building Department permit for the plumbing. Three-week project from permit to final walkthrough. The landlord's rental listing showed the updated kitchen and the unit leased within four days.
| Project | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel (single-family, mid-range) | $35,000–$65,000 |
| Hall bathroom gut remodel | $16,000–$28,000 |
| Landlord unit-turn bath (per unit) | $10,000–$16,000 |
| Composite deck (16x20) | $18,000–$38,000 |
Ranges include Fitchburg Building Department permit, labor, materials, and cleanup. Multi-unit projects require separate permits per unit.
How far is Maverick City Builders from Fitchburg?
Lancaster to Fitchburg is approximately 14 miles — about 20 minutes via Route 2 or I-190 north. We serve Fitchburg regularly alongside neighboring Leominster.
Do you work on multi-family homes in Fitchburg?
Yes. Multi-family kitchen and bathroom renovations are common in Fitchburg's triple-decker stock. Each unit requires a separate permit. We coordinate everything and can phase the work to minimize tenant disruption.
What is the ROI on a kitchen remodel in Fitchburg?
Mid-range kitchen remodels in Fitchburg typically return 60–70% of cost at resale. Updated kitchens significantly reduce days on market. In a city where many homes have 1970s–1980s original kitchens, a modern renovation is a strong differentiator for buyers.
Do you work with Fitchburg landlords and multifamily property owners?
Yes, and it's one of our most common project types in Fitchburg. Landlords typically need unit-turn kitchen and bathroom work done efficiently between tenancies. We scope the work clearly, file the building permit with the Fitchburg Building Department, coordinate the trade permits the plumber and electrician file, and phase multi-unit projects to minimize downtime. We have completed bathroom line renovations through stacked triple-decker units in Fitchburg where all floors were done within a single permit cycle.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Fitchburg?
A standard hall bath gut remodel in Fitchburg runs $16,000 to $28,000 in 2026 — waterproofing, new tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures, and updated lighting. A full primary bath with walk-in shower and double vanity runs $70,000 to $125,000. For landlord unit-turn work, our simplified scope targeting the highest-value improvements typically runs $10,000 to $16,000 per unit.
For kitchen and bathroom specifics in Fitchburg, see: kitchen remodeling in Fitchburg, MA and bathroom remodeling in Fitchburg, MA. Deck work: deck building. Request a free estimate.
Maverick City Builders · Lancaster, MA · Serving Fitchburg and Worcester County
Building permit handled; trade permits coordinated
(508) 656-7436GET AN ESTIMATEMaverick City Builders · 1171 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523 · Office visits by appointment