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Jim Fairgrieve's name is on nearly every one of these reviews, and the same word keeps surfacing: meticulous. Across 29 Angi ratings — every single one five stars — homeowners describe a small crew (Jim, Steve, and sometimes Frank) that shows up on schedule and leaves the yard cleaner than they found it. The work is mostly decks, porches and stairs — a 105-year-old house's front porch rebuilt to 2019 code, a 22-foot deck redone plank by plank, custom Azeck decking with matching railings — plus the occasional bigger job: a basement finished out with a playroom, bathroom and office (in a 2021 review), a half bath and pantry carved into unused space, and a Harvey French-style patio door swapped in for a drafty old entry. Reviewers from 2018 through 2024 tell a consistent story: fair pricing, daily cleanup, and Jim managing permits, inspections and materials himself. There's nothing negative on the record to flag — the 5.0-star average holds across all 29 ratings and 75 shown projects — so the main thing worth confirming is scheduling, since much of the demand described here is for deck and porch season. They're a solid call for anyone planning a deck, porch or stair project who wants one person owning the whole job — design, permits, materials and cleanup — rather than juggling subs.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Fairgrieve's 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
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 & Steve are fantastic! They built us a new deck, and listened to everything we asked for, and even added special handrails for our special needs daughter. We hope to use them again for some other projects and would recommend them to everyone we know.
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.
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Custom cabinetry specialist5.0
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