Stroll Winchester Magazine Article Featuring Larry Gamst

December 19, 2023

Featured in Stroll Winchester Magazine

December 2023 - New England Painting and Contracting owner Larry Gamst talks about getting started and what makes him happiest as a business owner.

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How did New England Painting & Contracting get started? 

I started working in the trades while in high school. I worked doing painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work for various businesses, learning as much as I could. 


What have you done to stay successful?

We consistently provide high-quality workmanship and customer service. By doing so, the demand for what we do has remained high. 


What makes New England Painting & Contracting so welcoming? 

We employ highly skilled and knowledgeable workers. Customers want to do business with people they trust.


New England Painting and Contracting stands out because... 

We provide one-stop shopping and project management. Whether you are looking for carpentry and painting, a bathroom renovation, or a kitchen upgrade, we provide all of the services necessary to bring these projects together from start to finish. 

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At the end of the business day, what makes you happiest?  Seeing customers 100% satisfied and willing to refer us to their family,  friends and neighbors. 


What is your biggest challenge, and how did you overcome it? Managing supply chain issues while keeping projects on schedule. In 2020, we leased additional commercial warehouse space to allow us to bulk purchase the supplies and equipment we need to keep our projects on schedule.


How has New England Painting and Contracting grown since you started your business? 

We are constantly striving to meet customer needs both today and looking ahead to market trends. We began as a small painting and carpentry contractor and have grown into a full-service home improvement company with ten direct employees and over 25 subcontractors. Today, we provide full kitchen, bathroom, basement renovations, decks, and porches. The customer demand for these services has been significant.


What has been your biggest success to date?

By putting our customers first and providing a high-quality customer experience, we have been able to build a trusted and successful brand.

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