--- title: "B. Gorey Fabrication" description: "Welding quality and unfinished work drew complaints about B. Gorey Fabrication in two November 2024 Google reviews. One reviewer criticized the welds and c" doc_version: "2026-10-01" last_updated: "2026-10-01" --- # B. Gorey Fabrication **Trade:** Specialty Services · **Address:** 8 North St, South Deerfield, MA 01373 · **Phone:** (413) 522-6200 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.2/5** (low confidence) — from 6 reviews across 4 sources. 50% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Welding quality and unfinished work drew complaints about B. Gorey Fabrication in two November 2024 Google reviews. One reviewer criticized the welds and completion of the work; the other also complained about disrespectful treatment. A BBB reviewer criticized welding quality and the owner’s conduct. There are positive accounts, too. A February 2026 Google reviewer recommended the business for welding, while a May 2020 customer said staff supplied the metal they needed and cut it on the spot. Google shows a 2.8-star average from nine ratings. The South Deerfield business describes itself on BBB as offering steel fabrication. Its listed offerings include custom rails, spiral stairs, plasma cutting, hoisting and equipment repairs. The Recorder describes its history as a steel fabrication shop founded and owned by Blake Gorey that supported area businesses. BBB gives it an A+ grade and lists two licence numbers; those are directory claims. **Strengths:** - Welding recommendation — a Google reviewer recommended the work in February 2026 - Metal cutting — a May 2020 customer described cutting on the spot **Concerns:** - Unfinished work — two November 2024 Google reviewers complained about completion - Weld quality — criticized by a November 2024 Google reviewer - Owner conduct — a BBB reviewer complained about the owner’s treatment ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Two November 2024 Google reviewers complained about unfinished work; one also criticized weld quality _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10328463632154144337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “1★ Ever heard of finishing your work? I made better welds my freshman year and y’all are supposed to be professionals. A little far from tha…” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10328463632154144337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “1★ Don't know what they're doing, don't finish the job, disrespectful, and they're scammers. Don't recommend at all.” - A BBB reviewer criticized welding quality and the owner’s conduct _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Took my truck to be welded twice and was very pleased with results. I needed more welding done and it was a subpar job and asked that it be …” - A February 2026 Google reviewer recommended the business for welding _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10328463632154144337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Excellent job from from B. GOREY FABRICATION. I highly recommend them for welding needs.” - A May 2020 customer described buying metal and having it cut on the spot _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10328463632154144337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Great group of guys! Very helpful, great service I by my metal from them. They always have what I need and cut it up right then. Thx guys…” - BBB lists custom rails, spiral stairs, plasma cutting, hoisting services and equipment repairs among its offerings _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): custom rails, spiral stairs, auto lifts, hoisting services, plasma cutting, hand railings, repair…” - BBB gives the business an A+ grade _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - BBB lists licence numbers PJ-299525 and HE-181549 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: PJ-299525 (Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Inspections)” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: HE-181549 (Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Inspections)” - Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10328463632154144337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Excellent job from from B. GOREY FABRICATION. I highly recommend them for welding needs.” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Took my truck to be welded twice and was very pleased with results. I needed more welding done and it was a subpar job and asked that it be …” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): B. Gorey Frabrication is located in South Deerfield, MA offering steel fabrication services.” - Also offers Plumbing _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): custom rails, spiral stairs, auto lifts, hoisting services, plasma cutting, hand railings, repair…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Local News](https://recorder.com/2025/11/18/obit-blake-joseph-gorey-210309385/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B.%20Gorey%20Fabrication&query_place_id=ChIJWQMN_Kot4YkRUa4WbvMSVo8): 2.8★ from 9 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B.%20Gorey%20Fabrication&query_place_id=ChIJWQMN_Kot4YkRUa4WbvMSVo8): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-deerfield/profile/steel-fabrication/b-gorey-fabrication-llc-0261-331628): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “For 17 years he was the founder and owner of B. Gorey Fabrication, headquartered in South Deerfield. What began as a steel fabrication shop grew under Blake’s leadership to support many area businesse…” — recorder.com — https://recorder.com/2025/11/18/obit-blake-joseph-gorey-210309385/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · brendon mccarthy · 2026-02-18**: Excellent job from from B. GOREY FABRICATION. I highly recommend them for welding needs. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Senn · 2024-11-12**: Ever heard of finishing your work? I made better welds my freshman year and y’all are supposed to be professionals. A little far from that don’t you think🤡 - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Sam · 2024-11-11**: Don't know what they're doing, don't finish the job, disrespectful, and they're scammers. Don't recommend at all. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zack Korpiewskl · 2022-05-10**: Great experience, people were very nice and helpful to attend to my problem. Would highly recommend - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Norwood · 2020-05-04**: Great group of guys! Very helpful, great service I by my metal from them. They always have what I need and cut it up right then. Thx guys! I’ll be back! - **Better Business Bureau · stuart k**: Took my truck to be welded twice and was very pleased with results. I needed more welding done and it was a subpar job and asked that it be redone and when dropping off truck was verbally attacked by the owner Blake. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-01T00:03:46.094Z. Cite as: B. Gorey Fabrication — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/b-gorey-fabrication-south-deerfield) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/b-gorey-fabrication-south-deerfield ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)