Blocks and Spots, LLC

We’ve used Garrett LaFrance and Blocks and Spots for several projects around our home, including installing a new front door and railings on our staircase. Most recently, Garrett and his crew rebuilt our aging 30x20 deck from the ground up, including a rain trough system underneath to create a dry, usable space below. Garrett has always been great to work with. He’s easy to reach, always willing to answer questions, and kept us involved throughout the planning and building process. When parts of the initial deck design weren’t exactly what we expected, he took the time to go through everything with us, listened to our concerns, and worked with us to make adjustments. One thing that has really stood out with Garrett is how clear and transparent the pricing is. It’s unlike any contractor we’ve worked with before—we always knew exactly where our money was going and what we were paying for. We’re extremely happy with how the deck turned out. The workmanship is great, and the dry space underneath is going to make a huge difference for us. We’ve trusted Garrett with multiple projects in our home, and that’s probably the best recommendation we can give. We wouldn’t hesitate to call Blocks and Spots again or recommend them to anyone looking to have work done on their home.

We recently hired Garrett LaFrance, owner of Blocks and Spots, LLC, to complete a full remodel of our second-floor bathroom and first-floor fireplace surround in our 1930s home in the Burncoat area of Worcester, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I first met Garrett after I completed a significant amount of electrical work at his home in Charlton, MA. From the moment I saw his woodworking shop and listened to him talk about his craft, it was immediately clear how passionate, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented he is. I knew then that when my wife and I were ready to tackle our bathroom remodel, Garrett was the person we wanted to work with. Our second-floor bathroom had been incredibly inefficient for the first ten years we lived in the house. With a family of four, we knew the space needed to be completely rethought and reconfigured, not just cosmetically updated. I sent Garrett a short video explaining what we had in mind, and he quickly turned that into multiple well-thought-out layout options. He walked us through the pros and cons of each design, and together we landed on a plan that works perfectly for our family and the age of the house. During construction, we decided to remove the original plumbing stack, which uncovered the need to open walls that directly impacted our existing fireplace surround. Coincidentally, upgrading the fireplace had already been on our wish list, and Garrett seamlessly incorporated it into the scope of the project. The transition from one project to two was handled thoughtfully, transparently, and without stress. Garrett’s work ethic, deep knowledge of trade codes, and attention to detail are truly unmatched. Equally impressive was how clean and organized he was throughout the entire job. He consistently set up temporary plastic walls, used a HEPA vacuum, and controlled dust in every scenario. At the end of each day, he removed his tarps, neatly tucked everything away behind the plastic barriers, and left the space as livable as possible. Thanks to this level of care, we were able to continue our daily routines with minimal disruption while the work was ongoing. The craftsmanship in both the bathroom and the fireplace surround is outstanding, and the finished spaces exceed our expectations in both function and appearance. If you are looking for a contractor who takes immense pride in their work, communicates clearly, respects your home, and delivers exceptional results—Garrett LaFrance and Blocks and Spots, LLC are the gold standard. Garrett, thank you so very much for helping out vision become a reality. We are forever grateful! Photos of the before/during/completed bathroom and fireplace surround are included.

Eliana and I are really happy with the work done on our home. It looks like new again! Very professional, high degree of integrity. Garrett was on sight for the entire project, keeping us informed of their progress. We have already referred him to others and plan to contact him again. Thank's for the great work!!

It was such a pleasure working with Blocks and Spots for our two bathroom renovations. Garrett was very professional, organized, and transparent throughout the process. He created a calendar and project workbook that we were able to refer to, keeping us in the loop on timing, expectations, and running cost of the renovations. Our renovations were completed within the estimated time frame and well within the budget parameters he had quoted us. We are very happy with the completed bathrooms and are already thinking of what other projects we could enlist the work of Blocks and Spots again.

I had the white oak butcher block counter top installed and strained by Garrett. I am impressed by final effect, it added warmth and finished touch to my living room. Garrett is very knowledgeable and great contractor to hire for home improvement project. See for yourself on attached pictures. Thank you Garrett for beautiful work, which I can enjoy for years to come.