# Tolman Home Solutions, LLC

> Third-generation general contractor serving Central Massachusetts since 1969. Decks, siding, additions, custom homes, and remodels.

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## Core pages
- [Home](https://tolman.pro/): Overview of services, recent projects, and contact info
- [About](https://tolman.pro/about): Company history, owners, credentials
- [Contact](https://tolman.pro/contact): Phone, email, address, lead form
- [Free instant estimate](https://tolman.pro/estimator): Project cost estimator

## Services
- [Kitchen Remodels](https://tolman.pro/services/kitchen-remodels): Custom kitchen remodels designed and built by our family team, from layout updates and new cabinetry to full gut renovations across Central Massachusetts. (typical range $5,000–$150,000)
- [Bathroom Remodels](https://tolman.pro/services/bathroom-remodels): Full bathroom remodels, from primary suite upgrades to guest bath refreshes, built by craftsmen who handle the framing, plumbing, tile, and finish work in house. (typical range $8,000–$75,000)
- [Home Additions](https://tolman.pro/services/home-additions): Expand your living space and add real functionality with custom-designed home additions. (typical range $75,000–$300,000)
- [Custom Home Builds](https://tolman.pro/services/custom-home-builds): We craft bespoke homes tailored to your vision, from foundation to finishes. (typical range $500,000–$2,500,000)
- [Decks & Porches](https://tolman.pro/services/decks-porches): We build and restore outdoor living spaces, crafting custom decks and porches that add to your home's look and function. (typical range $12,000–$75,000)
- [Home Siding](https://tolman.pro/services/home-siding): Boost your home's curb appeal and protection with new or replacement siding, tailored to your style and budget. (typical range $15,000–$75,000)

## Service areas
- [Auburn, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/auburn-ma): Family-owned general contractor serving Auburn, MA since 1969. Licensed, insured, A+ BBB. Decks, siding, additions, remodels, custom builds. Free estimates: (508) 277-0120.
- [Barre, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/barre-ma): Local general contractor serving Barre, MA - neighbors since 1969. Licensed, insured, A+ BBB. Specializing in historic homes, additions, and custom builds. Call (508) 277-0120.
- [Boston, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/boston-ma): Worcester County general contractor with Boston-area projects. Family-owned since 1969, licensed (CS-103336), A+ BBB. Triple decker, brownstone, and historic home work. (508) 277-0120.
- [Gardner, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/gardner-ma): General contractor in Gardner, MA - the Chair City. Family-owned since 1969, licensed CS-103336, A+ BBB Accredited. Additions, remodels, siding, decks. Call (508) 277-0120.
- [Paxton, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/paxton-ma): Paxton, MA general contractor - family-owned, licensed, insured, A+ BBB. Custom homes, additions, decks, and remodels in Worcester County's quietest hill town. (508) 277-0120.
- [West Boylston, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/west-boylston-ma): West Boylston, MA general contractor with 57+ years serving Worcester County. Licensed, insured, A+ BBB. Decks, siding, custom builds, and additions. (508) 277-0120.
- [Westborough, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/westborough-ma): Westborough, MA general contractor - family-owned, licensed CS-103336, A+ BBB. High-end remodels, custom homes, additions, and deck builds. Call (508) 277-0120.
- [Westminster, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/westminster-ma): Westminster, MA general contractor - family-owned since 1969, licensed (CS-103336), A+ BBB. Custom builds, additions, remodels in Worcester County's hill country. (508) 277-0120.
- [Worcester, MA](https://tolman.pro/service-areas/worcester-ma): Worcester, MA general contractor - family-owned, licensed CS-103336, A+ BBB. Triple decker work, additions, custom homes, and remodels since 1969. Call (508) 277-0120.

## Recent projects
- [Deck and Porch Rebuild in Barre, MA — Barre, MA](https://tolman.pro/projects/barre-deck-porch-rebuild)
- [Farmers Porch in Barre, MA — Barre, MA](https://tolman.pro/projects/barre-farmers-porch)
- [Sunroom Addition in Sutton, MA — Sutton, MA](https://tolman.pro/projects/sutton-sunroom-addition)
- [Composite Deck Surprise in Spencer, MA — Spencer, MA](https://tolman.pro/projects/spencer-composite-deck-surprise)
- [Budget-Friendly Kitchen Remodel in Worcester — Worcester, MA](https://tolman.pro/projects/budget-kitchen-remodel-worcester)

## Blog & learning hub
- [How We Design a Kitchen Before Demo So You're Without One for as Little Time as Possible](https://tolman.pro/blog/kitchen-design-before-demo-minimal-downtime): How designing a kitchen before demo keeps homeowners without a kitchen for as little time as possible - the sequence, the lead times, and the FAQs every Massachusetts homeowner asks before remodeling.
- [Whole Home Renovation: New Floors, New Kitchen, Custom Cabinets - and What It Actually Costs](https://tolman.pro/blog/whole-home-renovation-custom-kitchen-cost): A whole home renovation with new floors, a redesigned kitchen, and custom cabinets - what it actually costs in Massachusetts and how to get a real estimate for your project online.
- [Siding, Roof & Gutters: Your Next Summer Home Project](https://tolman.pro/blog/siding-roof-gutters-summer-project): Siding, roof, and gutter repair guide for Massachusetts homeowners - what each project actually costs, when to repair vs. replace, and the FAQs every homeowner asks before hiring a contractor.
- [5 Reasons to Expand Your Living Space With a Home Addition](https://tolman.pro/blog/5-reasons-to-expand-your-living-space): Thinking about a home addition? Here are 5 reasons to expand your living space instead of moving - plus what an addition costs in Massachusetts and the FAQs every homeowner asks.
- [Attic Renovation Ideas: How to Turn Your Attic Into Valuable Living Space](https://tolman.pro/blog/attic-renovation-ideas-living-space): Thinking about turning your attic into living space? Here's what an attic renovation actually involves, what it costs in Massachusetts, and the FAQs every homeowner asks before starting.
- [Home Tips to Get Ready for Fall in New England](https://tolman.pro/blog/home-tips-to-get-ready-for-fall): A New England fall home prep guide - insulation, gutters, HVAC, and the FAQs every homeowner asks before winter. Real cost ranges and a baseline checklist from Tolman Home Solutions.
- [Basement Renovation Basics: Layout, Work & Cost](https://tolman.pro/blog/basement-renovation-basics): A complete guide to basement renovations - layout planning, the work involved, real cost ranges in Massachusetts, and the FAQs every homeowner asks before finishing their basement.
- [What to Know About Replacing Your Home's Exterior Doors](https://tolman.pro/blog/replacing-home-exterior-doors): When and why to replace your home's exterior doors - warning signs, the best door materials for New England, real installed cost ranges, and the FAQs every homeowner asks before hiring a contractor.
- [Bathroom Remodel Cost Analysis: What It Actually Costs in Massachusetts](https://tolman.pro/blog/bathroom-remodel-cost-analysis): A transparent breakdown of what a bathroom remodel actually costs in Massachusetts - plumbing, electrical, fixtures, vanities, and full project pricing from budget to luxury builds.
- [Modernizing a Kitchen With Open-Concept Design](https://tolman.pro/blog/modernizing-kitchen-open-concept-design): How to modernize your kitchen with an open-concept design - open shelving, smarter layouts, brighter palettes, and what an open kitchen remodel actually costs in Massachusetts.