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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Gaither Bros Building Company. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
Gaither Bros Building Company works out of 21 Moon St in Boston's North End, and its Thumbtack profile lists the business as Gaither Bros Building Co LLC, run by background-checked owner Brian Gaither and eight years in business. Homeowners who hired the firm name Brian on nearly every job, and the work they describe is whole-room renovation rather than a single trade. Most of what customers describe is interior remodeling. A September 2023 Google reviewer had a basement bathroom built out and said it finished in line with the original estimate and timing; an April 2024 homeowner wrote about a bathroom floor renovation where Brian set expectations and timelines and sent frequent updates and photos before being asked for them. Thumbtack customers describe a kitchen and bath renovation in February 2024, a bathroom remodel paired with replacing an old deck in January 2024, and a brand new porch alongside a bathroom and basement in December 2023. The jobs outside finish remodeling are specific too. A June 2024 reviewer had interior walls with sound-absorbing insulation built and called the project on-time and on-budget; a May 2024 Thumbtack customer had custom fixtures built into a basement turned over to entertaining; and in April 2024 two garages with rotten swing-out doors, one damaged by a falling tree, were upgraded to roll-up doors. Two licence lines on the Thumbtack profile — an unrestricted general contractor licence and a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration — are the company's own entries on that platform rather than registry-confirmed ones, so ask for the numbers and check them before signing. A February 2024 reviewer also described hidden complications that made a job difficult and said Brian kept working the issues until both sides were happy with the outcome, which is worth talking through in advance on an older Boston building where what sits behind the wall rarely matches the estimate. This is the right call for a homeowner who wants one contractor to run a bathroom, kitchen, basement or porch project and to hear about problems while they are still fixable — what repeats across both platforms is communication and follow-through, not price. Confirm the licence numbers, and ask how a change in scope is priced once a wall is open.
Brian and his crew did an outstanding job building for us some interior walls with sound-absorbing insolation. Brian was a pleasure to work with and he delivered the project on-time and on-budget.
Gaither Bros transformed my basement by building custom fixtures that added comfort, and appeal, while transforming the space into one suited for entertainment. I highly recommend choosing Gaither Bros.
Brian G. and Renato did a terrific job on my two garages--both had old rotten wooden doors that were falling off, and one had sustained damage from a falling tree. They were able to upgrade the dilapidated swing-out doors with nice new roll-up doors, and now my garages look awesome. They even fixed some minor cosmetic issues along the way. Brian was very communicative throughout the process, and didn't overpromise anything or try to upsell me. All of our dealings were laid-back and no-pressure, which was nice. His pricing was also very reasonable. I'll definitely hire them again.
Brian is the most responsive and communicative contractor I've ever worked with. For my bathroom floor reno he set expectations and timelines, sent me frequent updates and photos while the work was being done (before I had to ask), and when additional parts were needed and the scope changed he made getting it done so, so seamless. Great results, and great experience. Hire him and you won't be sorry.
Hidden complications made this job difficult, but Brian kept resolving the issues until we were both satisfied. His perseverance and positive attitude will have me calling him for other projects.
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Decks and porches5.0
Clients returning for 10 and 20 years5.0
Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Chosen over three other contractors3.1
Handles additions, ADUs and floor extensions3.7
Certified Minority Business Enterprise3.6
Long-term repeat clients4.6