Fairwood Builders
Local business · 30 Samoset Rd, Peabody, MA 01960, USA
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- A- BBB rating
- 1 review in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 2 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- Perfect Google average — five-star rating across every review on file
- Owner-led work — recent client calls him the most trustworthy contractor she's used
- Clean track record — no complaint surfaces across any source found
- Limited review volume — only a small handful of reviews on record across all sources
- Not BBB accredited — hasn't completed BBB's accreditation process
Fairwood Builders works out of Peabody on the North Shore, and its own site describes a general contractor built around additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and whole-house renovation work across towns stretching from Newton to Beverly. The company says founder Brian Fitzpatrick started it in the late 1990s and has run it himself since — an owner who's still the one showing up to the job, not a name over a rotating crew. The clearest read on the actual work comes from a property manager who wrote in early 2026 that, after years of hiring contractors across multiple properties, Fitzpatrick is the rare one who delivers both quality work and fair, honest pricing rather than one or the other. That's a meaningful thing to hear from someone with a lot of contractors to compare him against, and it lines up with a perfect five-star average across every Google rating on file. Every other mention of the business found online — on BBB, BuildZoom, and a handful of local directories — is neutral to positive, and none surfaces a complaint. What's thin here is volume: the reviews on record amount to a small handful across all sources, not the years-deep paper trail some contractors build up. The business also isn't BBB accredited, though it carries an A- BBB rating and shows up as a member of the Peabody Chamber of Commerce. For a homeowner planning an addition or a fuller remodel who wants the owner directly on site day to day, this is a reasonable name to call — just ask for references from a couple of recent, similarly-scoped jobs, since the public review count alone doesn't yet give much to go on.
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- 5.0Feb 3, 2026
Brian Fitzpatrick of Fairwood Builders is, hands down, the most trustworthy and equally skilled contractor I have ever worked with, period. I’ve managed multiple properties and worked with countless contractors over the years, and it’s usually one or the other: either they do great work but are wildly expensive, or they’re affordable but cut corners. Brian is the rare exception who does both exceptional work and does it honestly and fairly. He is one of the most skilled workers I’ve ever seen and incredibly knowledgeable, not just in executing the work itself, but in researching the best and most effective ways to approach a project. He always walks you through his thought process, explains his mindset, and clearly lays out the “why” behind every decision. That level of transparency is rare and invaluable. Beyond his craftsmanship, Brian is one of the most trustworthy people I’ve ever met. There have been multiple times where he’s found ways to help me save money compared to initial estimates, and he consistently goes out of his way to make sure projects stay within budget without sacrificing quality. That kind of integrity is hard to find. Brian and his counterpart, Devin, are also two of the nicest, most professional people you could hope to work with. I will use them for every project moving forward and truly cannot recommend them highly enough.
— Sarah PosnakView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Oct 29, 2025
I met Brian of Fairwood Builders about two years ago through my real estate business, and since that time I’ve gotten to know him and see his work firsthand — it’s truly exceptional. His attention to detail and craftsmanship stand out in everything he does. I’ve referred Brian to several of my clients over the years, and recently I decided to put my money where my mouth is and hire him myself. My front porch had started showing signs of rot, and I was tired of replacing a board here and there and repainting every few years. Brian gave me a quote and got to work — and he did not disappoint! He and his colleague Devon showed up bright and early as promised and spent two days replacing my old porch with a beautiful composite deck that not only looks amazing but is essentially maintenance-free. My husband was especially impressed with Brian’s precision and the finishing touches he added to the railing system to give it a truly polished look. If you’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented general contractor, I can’t recommend Brian at Fairwood Builders highly enough!
— Wendy ThomasView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jul 18, 2025
Fairwood Builders built our ADU (grandmother’s suite) this year and we couldn’t be happier with the completed product. Brian and his assistant, Deven, were the utmost professionals and very reliable. Brian is skilled with Project Management and regularly updated us on the progress of the build. We highly recommend Fairwood Builders for all construction needs.
— Debra GeorgeView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jun 22, 2023
Brian was FANTASTIC from start to finish. When we first met with him while trying to choose a contractor, it was clear from the initial meeting that he knew his trade inside and out. He started the job in Dec 2021 and completed by end of March 2022. He went above and beyond and was on the job EVERY day vs other contractors that juggle multiple jobs at the same time. He and his small team were responsive to our continually evolving needs and added some of our side projects along the way to fill for supply chain delivery delays. Brian is a meticulous, and perfectionist craftsman with great design sense and you couldn’t go wrong in selecting him and his team.
— Michael SnowView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Dec 23, 2022
Brain has done many jobs for me. From decks to windows . Awesome work.
— Gary AbramsonView on Google Reviews ↗
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