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GFR Custom Woodworking is a Worcester-area carpentry business, and two of its reviewers name Fernando. In a February 2022 Houzz review, a homeowner with an old colonial in Newton Center said the owner installed an interior door in a basement bathroom, inserted a stained glass panel, and restored the garage doors by repairing some panels instead of replacing them. A July 2026 Houzz reviewer who had never written a contractor review before said working with Fernando and GFR was a dream come true, and an August 2023 Thumbtack customer said Fernando had done a few jobs for them and cared about his work. Another February 2022 reviewer had a TV wall panel installed despite poor instructions. Houzz and Thumbtack show 5.0 ratings from 3 and 2 reviews. Thumbtack shows a background check completed on 1/28/2025, and Angi and HomeAdvisor say the business offers service in Spanish and free estimates.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from GFR Custom Woodworking. 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
I have never written a review for a contractor before but I was so impressed that I feel compelled to do so. Dealing with contractors can be a nightmare but our experience with Fernando and GFR was a dream come true. I won’t lie and say that there were not some glitches but Fernando and his team resolved every issue with courtesy and professionalism. Fernando was very patient and always available to address my concerns. They were always on time and responsive while finishing the project ahead of time and on budget. If you are looking for a contractor look no further GFR is the place to go have no fear. I feel very fortunate that my nephew referred me to them after we were both concerned with a previous contractor I was dealing with.
Working with Fernando and his crew was a pleasure. He is a person of his word. He and his crew were always attentive , on time and accommodating. He and his people accomplished my work at a challenging time of year always present and moving it forward. He came to me highly recommended now I understand why. The project included replacement of rotten siding and trim and painting.
GFR custom Woodworking pulled us out of a previous construction company nightmare. Kitchen is now done and just what was hoped for. Fernando and Luis were professional, kind, skilled and responsive. Couldn't have asked for more.
Fernando does fantastic work. I have had him come by and complete a few jobs. He is a perfectionist and really cares about the work he provides. I will always reach out to him if I need work done.
wonderful!
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2 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 30, 2026.
Came back to fix deck stairs years later5.0
Decks and porches5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Glued-down floors sanded and refinished3.5
Deck work3.1