--- title: "C.M. Chartier Contracting — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/c-m-chartier-contracting-pfvwus-pf~92637553 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92637553.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "C.M. Chartier Contracting" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a5b30af90112793f_8044-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Templeton, Massachusetts 01468, United States" phone: "(978) 939-2600" website: http://www.cmchartier.com rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 91 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # C.M. Chartier Contracting Original Houzz profile: [C.M. Chartier Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/c-m-chartier-contracting-pfvwus-pf~92637553) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Templeton, MA - **Serves:** Worcester, Leominster, Fitchburg, Shrewsbury, Gardner, Athol, Lunenburg, Winchendon, Lancaster, Westminster, Templeton, Sterling, Orange, Ashburnham, Barre, Boylston, Hubbardston, Princeton, Baldwinville, Phillipston, Royalston, Petersham, South Ashburnham, East Templeton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 18 years in business We are a Massachusetts-based general contracting company specializing in all types of residential and commercial projects. We offer full service, licensed contracting with the philosophy that your project is as important to us as it is to you. "You'll whistle while we work!" ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Flooring Installation - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Multigenerational Homes - Custom Home Bars - Wood Floor Installation - Attic Conversion - Siding Installation - Deck Repair - Barn Design & Construction - Roof Installation - Tiny House Construction - Foundation Construction - Carport Installation - Attic Restoration - Trim Work - Modular Home Additions - Wood Siding - Modular Home Construction - Stucco Installation - Siding Repair - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Worcester - Leominster - Fitchburg - Shrewsbury - Gardner - Athol - Lunenburg - Winchendon - Lancaster - Westminster - Templeton - Sterling - Orange - Ashburnham - Barre - Boylston - Hubbardston - Princeton - Baldwinville - Phillipston - Royalston - Petersham - South Ashburnham - East Templeton ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | C.M. Chartier Contracting | | Address | Templeton, Massachusetts 01468, United States | | Phone | (978) 939-2600 | | Website | http://www.cmchartier.com | | License Number | CS98752 | | Followers on Houzz | 91 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/CMChartier - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/c-m-chartier-contracting?trk=company\_name - Blog — http://www.cmchartier.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [C.M. Chartier Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/c-m-chartier-contracting-pfvwus-pf~92637553) - **Website:** http://www.cmchartier.com - **Phone:** (978) 939-2600 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award - 2016 - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-312871680, Aug. 2025** > Thank you CM Chartier and crew! Excellent construction, professional service and great outcome to our new deck. **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > You are most welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! **★★★★★ — Dean, Aug. 2017** > Hiring CM Chartier was an excellent choice. My wife had me get three quotes from three reputable local contractors. I found CMC on the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce website. > They were prompt, on time, on budget and completed all of the quality work they were hired to do. My deck that they needed to rehab is over 1000 square and feet 10 feet above the ground. > I would recommend CM Chartier to friends! Excellent choice of contractors and people! **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Dean, thank you very much for taking the time to write such kind words! It was a pleasure working with you. Enjoy the rest of your summer on the improved deck! :) **★★★★★ — Melissa Allsobrooks, Nov. 2016** > We had our new Contemporary Ranch built this year by CM Chartier Contracting. It was a wonderful experience! With our quirky ideas combined with theirs, our home is unique and beautiful! It was a wonderful experience and we will be using them again in the future! **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Thank you, Missy! It was a blast to work on. You're the best! **★★★★★ — joyepag, Dec. 2015** > The workmanship in my home was 1st class. The gentlemen who came into my home always treated my home and myself with respect. **★★★★★ — kennethvincent, Dec. 2015** > I had five different men for different jobs, at different times, and all were very friendly, and dry professional in what they did. I was very satisfied. **★★★★★ — jermbenson, Dec. 2015** > Replacement of windows on 3 season screened sunroom and painting entire house Recreated a pediment over my front door. Excellent woodworking skills. They were polite, responsive to our needs and produced skilled work. **★★★★★ — David Gowel, Aug. 2015** > We hired CM Chartier to plan and execute a complex and time-sensitive project including: > roofing > exterior and interior wall & trim carpentry > ventilation > insulation > plumbing > electrical > interior & exterior painting > hardwood flooring installation & carpet replacement > intricate stair & rail carpentry > bathroom tile > all the finishing touches needed to achieve our goals > > We couldn't be happier with the professionalism, quality of work, pricing fairness and respect for our property displayed throughout our project. These guys are truly the A-team of home improvement, and I'm willing to answer detailed questions about our project for those considering CM Chartier as a service provider. **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Thank you, David! Now our question is this: if we're the A-Team, which crew member is Mr. T? ;) We're glad you & Julie are happy with the product. Thanks for the review! **★★★★★ — hohanesian, Sept. 2014** > Peace of mind was provided immediately following a report of a tree falling through our roof July 3rd, 2014 at 11pm. One call to Chartier Contracting and they assured me they would be on my job next morning, July 4th no less, to immediately secure our home and protect from an impending hurricane. Within 1 week I had a very fair estimate for total repairs and approval from our insurance to proceed. The work was performed as scheduled and Chartier checked regularly to gauge my satisfaction. All of the crew were professional! > > Chartier Contracting made an otherwise terrible experience a fairly simple process to resolve! **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Thank you very much! We were glad to have provided you reassurance, whether on an ordinary day or a holiday. **★★★★★ — warrenwheelers, Sept. 2014** > Chartier Contracting replaced the dry rot damaged jill-bound along the side of my home. Chartier came the first day I called awd loft my feeling they would take care of everything including my insurance company. The daily professionalism from the office people to the crow that did the work was greatly appreciated by me as I am a quality manager at a lasers sub-mount company. **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Thanks you, Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler! We will be sure to pass on the kind words to our office staff, too. **★★★★★ — debleab, Sept. 2014** > Over a period of about 1 year the CM Chartier Co. has been working on several projects at my home, updating both the interior and exterior. THe results have provided me a much more attractive and efficient home. The outdoor landscaping and design makes it look like a designers showcase and I have received many compliments. THe work crew has been pleasant, cooperative, and neat. **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Wow, what a compliment! And we're so glad to hear that you have received so many compliments yourself. Thank you for the work AND your commendatory words! **★★★★★ — Ken Kuszewski, Aug. 2014** > I had Chartier Contracting replace my roof, and they built a deck off of my three season porch. There was one day when I was having trouble with my kitchen ceiling fan. I called them and they were here in just a couple hours and the problem was fixed. We plan on using them to replace our front porch in the near future as well. There prices are fair and there are very professional. One of the workers who goes by the name of Pat actually made a nice neat pile of wood for my son to play with and act out the role of a construction worker. I would recommend Chartier Contracting for any hosing project. **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Thank you, Ken! We'll pass your compliment on to Pat, too. We look forward to working with you again! **★★★★★ — georginericksorenson, Aug. 2014** > CM Chartier Contracting removed and replaced ceilings in five rooms. They are knowledgeable, responsive, professional, city inspector said, high quality, excellent work. **Comment from C.M. Chartier Contracting:** > Thank you, Georgine & Rick! We are glad to hear that you were so pleased with our work. ## Selected projects - [Whole House Renovation - Harwich Port, Cape Cod, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-renovation-harwich-port-cape-cod-ma-pj-vj~1789769) - Location: Northwest Harwich, MA - Photos: 127 - Description: Originally built in 1820, this Cape Cod home & it's in-law apartment were recently renovated from top to bottom. Walls were removed between the living room, kitchen, & dining area to create an open-concept space - perfect for entertaining! A laundry room was removed to add a first-floor bedroom, while two bedrooms on the second floor were combined to create a large master suite complete with a master bath. Landscaping was done to reveal more of the home's beautiful exterior, including the new si… - [Kitchen & Living Room Remodel - Belmont, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-living-room-remodel-belmont-ma-pj-vj~632401) - Location: Belmont, MA - Photos: 11 - [Home Renovation - Harwich Port, Cape Cod, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-renovation-harwich-port-cape-cod-ma-pj-vj~196451) - Location: Harwich Port, MA - Photos: 59 - [Porch Reconstruction - Baldwinville, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-reconstruction-baldwinville-ma-pj-vj~633681) - Location: Templeton, MA - Photos: 7 - Description: After their porch suffered damage due to snow and ice, the customers asked us to completely rebuild the area, transforming it into a cozy three-season porch. - [Basement Remodel - Harwich Port, Cape Cod, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-harwich-port-cape-cod-ma-pj-vj~521324) - Location: Harwich Port, MA - Photos: 18 - Description: The owners of this beach home asked us to transform an otherwise plain walk-out basement into an area where the family and guests could store beach accessories without tracking sand and dripping water throughout the rest of the house. Keeping with the Cape Cod style, the doors, cabinets, trim, and bead board were painted white and the walls an aquamarine color. - [Complete Home Construction - Templeton, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-home-construction-templeton-ma-pj-vj~221190) - Location: Templeton, MA - Photos: 50 - Description: After a fire destroyed most of the home, leaving only the cellar, we built upon the former home's log-cabin theme by incorporating the existing logs and stone into a new, Bavarian-style house. The home, aside from living quarters, houses a pub and function room for entertaining, as well as an office space. - [Kitchen & Dining Room Renovation - Royalston, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-dining-room-renovation-royalston-ma-pj-vj~356790) - Location: Royalston, MA - Photos: 15 - [Hudson - Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-home-renovation-pj-vj~2121147) - Location: Hudson, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: After almost a year of looking, these homeowners found the house of their dreams - a historical fixer-upper. While they wished to maintain many of the fine details of the original home, from the picture railing to the built-in cabinets, the house was in desperate need of an updated kitchen & a more comfortable living area. - [Bedroom Addition - Sterling, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-addition-sterling-ma-pj-vj~952430) - Location: Sterling, MA - Photos: 9 - [Foyer, Living Room, & Dining Room Renovation - Auburn, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foyer-living-room-and-dining-room-renovation-auburn-ma-pj-vj~492652) - Location: Auburn, MA - Photos: 22 - [Kitchen, Bathroom & Staircase Remodeling - Bolton, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-bathroom-and-staircase-remodeling-bolton-ma-pj-vj~952973) - Location: Bolton, MA - Photos: 26 - [Pool House - Milford, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-milford-ma-pj-vj~755172) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Complete Home Construction 3 - Templeton, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-home-construction-3-templeton-ma-pj-vj~1818404) - Location: Templeton, MA - Photos: 38 - [Whole House Renovation & Additions - Belmont, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-renovation-and-additions-belmont-ma-pj-vj~168092) - Location: Belmont, MA - Photos: 43 - [Complete Home Construction - Harvard, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-home-construction-harvard-ma-pj-vj~167798) - Location: Harvard, MA - Photos: 60 - Description: This couple experienced an unfortunate fire mere months after we had completed a job on their sunroom. Due to extensive fire and smoke damage, they decided to tear down and start anew! - [Custom Backyard Area - Harwich Port, Cape Cod, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-backyard-area-harwich-port-cape-cod-ma-pj-vj~202242) - Location: Harwich, MA - Photos: 16 - [Complete Home Construction 2 - Templeton, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-home-construction-2-templeton-ma-pj-vj~202540) - Location: Templeton, MA - Photos: 28 - [Whole House Renovation - Templeton, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-renovation-templeton-ma-pj-vj~977042) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 55 - Description: This foreclosed property required quite a bit of work, from redoing the exterior siding to demoing a ramshackle back porch and garage. For the interior we focused on cleaning up the space room by room, utilizing the original beauty of the home (including hardwood floors, a fireplace, and built-in bookshelves in the living room), and updating the kitchen and bathrooms. We went with a more neutral, simple palate so that it will be easily customizable for the next homeowner. - [Basement Remodel - Belmont, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-belmont-ma-pj-vj~1149040) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Beach Deck & Stairs - East Harwich, Cape Cod](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-deck-and-stairs-east-harwich-cape-cod-pj-vj~625898) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: The existing deck and stairs leading down to the home owner's beach was beat up from years of sea spray and wind. We replaced the decking and stairs and added nautical wire for a stylish touch, and it obstructs the view of the ocean less than traditional slats. The stairs feature a gate that can lock to prevent young ones from wandering down to the beach, while the lift-up bottom stairs can be chained in place for the winter. An area of the roof suffered minor leak damage, which we patched up to… [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/c-m-chartier-contracting-pfvwus-pf~92637553) ## Ideabooks - [Exterior Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147449770/list/exterior-entry) — 1 idea - [Le Petite Blue](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141834612/list/le-petite-blue) — 4 ideas - [Boy's Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114349060/list/boy-s-room) — 15 ideas - [Work with Dragonfly Ponds & Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29310492/list/work-with-dragonfly-ponds-patios) — 21 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cmchartier) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cabinets!** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the weathered look! How was this achieved? A: Hi, there! The piece had been previously purchased as-is by the customer. However, there is a technique called "pickling" that can help you achieve this look: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-create-pickled-finish-wood **Q: Hardware** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is gold starfish from? A: Hi, Jeanne! It was purchased by the homeowner, so I'm afraid we don't know for sure. However, Frontgate has a very similar product that can be found here: http://www.frontgate.com/starfish-door-knocker/657834 (available in a silver or brass finish). **Q: Size of porch?** *(in Photo Questions)* Size of porch? A: Hi! It is approximately 8x18. **Q: Love the sink!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you find this sink? What material is it and do you know the cost? Thank you! A: Hi! The sink was existing, so I'm afraid we do not have that information. Our apologies! **Q: POLL: Do you have a home bar?** *(in Polls)* Relaxing with a drink doesn't necessarily mean heading out to a local watering hole. Do you have a home bar? VOTE and tell us about it in the comments! A: We have a home pub! **Q: Curb Appeal?** *(in Design Dilemma)* Would love suggestions on how to update the curb appeal of our home. Paint colors? Portico? Style for new windows? Any suggestions? A: We would suggest creating a more welcoming walkway with landscaping and lighting details, maybe a portico rock facade on the bottom half of the exterior. For less costly and intrusive changes the color scheme could be updated, as well as the front door. Additional trim that is a different size & brighter color can make a big difference, as can the detail of the trim. Something that can set your home apart from other homes on the block. A landscaping contractor (we use Dragonfly Ponds & Patios) could give you a better idea of what to do with the front yard. The rocks pictured here could be used in a unique & creative way, as it would be difficult to move them (assuming the rock in the bottom left hand corner is even bigger below ground!). We hope that helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*