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Fairgrieve Custom Carpentry is a carpentry business in Quincy, MA run by Jim Fairgrieve, whom the BBB names as owner. The BBB lists custom carpentry, decks, exterior and interior stairs, kitchen remodels, replacement doors and replacement windows among its services and grades it A+, and Angi lists custom carpentry and woodworking, decks, porches and stairs. James W. Fairgrieve III holds Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 177869, which the state registry shows as active. James Fairgrieve III also holds Massachusetts CSL license CS-105931, which the state registry shows as active. Angi shows 5.0 stars from 29 ratings, and the reviews name Jim and Steve as the crew. A December 2023 review says Jim built a deck and managed everything from the dumpster and lumber to the permits and inspections. An April 2022 review describes a 16 x 15 deck redone with daily cleanup, and another April 2022 review says the crew rebuilt a deck another company had left gutted and installed new sliding doors. A July 2021 review describes a finished basement with a playroom/living area, bathroom and office, and an October 2019 review describes a 22' x 6' front porch demolished and rebuilt on a 105 year old house. A February 2020 review says Jim got the job done on time despite setbacks from the materials supplier, and a November 2018 review says he did some extra work that was not reflected in his bill. Angi's FAQ states the business does not offer free estimates, emergency services or warranties.
Jim and his staff did a fantastic job. I highly recommend him as he was professional and experienced. He was very fairly priced and cleaned up job site when completed. Would hire again for any project!
Jim & Steve were outstanding in their work. In a heartbeat I would have them back. Through the years I have dealt with many contractors and Jim & Steve made you feel good and they are truly nice people. The workmanship was excellent, if your looking for great work, you will not be disappointed.
Jim built a deck for me and it is hands down the nicest part of my house. It is absolutely beautiful and his work is meticulous. He showed up when he said he would and took care of everything. From the dumpster, to the lumber to the permits and inspections he manages it all. I would give him and Steve 10 stars if I could. If you're looking for great fine craftsmanship at a fair price hire Jim!!
Jim and his crew are amazing. The quality of the work is incredible. Their craftsmanship is unlike any other contractor I've ever hired. Great work Jim and crew.
Amazing work sums it all up!??? Jim,Steve and Frank were just phenomenal in everything they did? Like clock work every morning they arrived and immediately got to work. Very professional very polite and never left the job site in a unsafe or littered state.There is just to many good things to say about them?I've never felt so comfortable and relaxed with any other workers I've had at my home in the past as I did with The Fairgrieves crew? I'd give a 10 star review if I could, my deck is just beautiful? Thank you Jim Frank Steve you guys are the best?
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Fairgrieve Custom Carpentry. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
Came back to fix deck stairs years later5.0
Decks and porches5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Structural carpentry expertise4.2
