FairgrainDesign + Build
Bright oak kitchen with a long island and doors opening to the garden
Design-build contractor · Harlow Valley

Rooms you'll love coming home to.

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and custom millwork. One team designs it, builds it, and stands behind it for ten years.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured
  • On-time or we pay the difference
  • 10-year workmanship warranty
4.9
212 Google reviews
Before & after

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Every project starts as a room that isn't working. Slide across a few recent transformations and see what one team, one plan and a lot of care can do.

After: kitchen with deep green cabinets, oak shelving and a fluted oak island Before: dated kitchen with orange oak cabinets and laminate counters Before After

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Westbrook · Completed 2026

The Alder Street Kitchen

A cramped 1990s kitchen opened up into the heart of the home: a new steel window over the sink, a fluted oak island that seats three, and storage for everything.

Timeline
7 weeks
Investment
$68k to $82k
    "We cook together every night now. It doesn't even feel like the same house."The Laurent family
    By the numbers

    Built on reputation, not advertising.

    Most of our work comes from neighbours who've seen a finished project. Here's why they keep calling.

    0Years building in Harlow Valley
    0+Kitchens, baths & basements completed
    0%Of projects finished on or ahead of schedule
    0yrWorkmanship warranty on every job
    How it works

    A clear plan, start to finish.

    No guesswork, no surprise invoices. You'll know the design, the price and the schedule before we pick up a hammer.

    1. 01

      Consultation

      We visit your home, listen to how you live, measure up and talk honestly about budget.

      Free · 60 minutes
    2. 02

      Design & Price

      3D drawings, material selections and a fixed, line-item quote. Change anything you like.

      1 to 3 weeks
    3. 03

      Build

      A dedicated project lead, a tidy site, and weekly photo updates so you're never in the dark.

      Fixed schedule
    4. 04

      Walkthrough

      We walk every detail with you, fix anything that's not perfect, and hand over your warranty.

      10-year warranty
    Carpenter marking a cut line on a board with a pencil Project lead reviewing blueprints on site
    18years of
    craft
    Who we are

    Carpenters first. Designers by obsession.

    Fairgrain started in 2008 as a two-person finish carpentry crew. Today we're a team of designers, carpenters and project leads who still care about the details nobody else sees.

    We keep our own crews instead of chasing the lowest subcontractor bid, so the people who start your project are the people who finish it.

    • In-house design team
    • Fixed-price contracts
    • Permits handled for you
    • Dust-controlled job sites
    Sam ReyesFounder & master carpenter
    Recent projects

    A few rooms we're proud of.

    Every finish, joint and fixture chosen with our clients, and built to last decades, not just look good at handover.

    Client reviews

    Don't take our word for it.

    4.9
    Average from 212 verified Google reviews
    ★★★★★

    "They finished our kitchen two days early and the site was cleaner than our house usually is. Every single detail is better than we pictured."

    ML
    Maya L.Kitchen remodel · Westbrook
    ★★★★★

    "Our basement went from storage dungeon to the room everyone fights over. The fixed quote meant zero surprises. Not one."

    DK
    Dev & Kara P.Basement finishing · North Ridge
    ★★★★★

    "Weekly photo updates while we were travelling made the whole thing stress-free. The built-in bookshelves are a piece of furniture."

    AT
    Alex T.Custom built-ins · Lakeshore
    Good questions

    Things people ask us first.

    Still wondering about something? Call us. You'll talk to a real person, usually Sam.

    Call (555) 214-0187
    How much does a renovation cost?+

    Bathrooms typically range from $28k to $55k, kitchens from $55k to $120k, and basements from $45k to $90k depending on size and finishes. After your free consultation you'll get a fixed, line-item price, never a vague estimate.

    Do you handle design, or do I need an architect?+

    Our in-house designers handle layouts, 3D renderings and material selections. For structural changes we coordinate with an engineer, all included in a single contract.

    How long will my project take?+

    Most bathrooms take 3 to 5 weeks, kitchens 6 to 10 weeks and basements 6 to 9 weeks. You'll get a day-by-day schedule before we start, and 96% of our projects finish on time.

    Can we live at home during the work?+

    Almost always. We seal off work areas, run air scrubbers to control dust, and for kitchens we can set up a temporary kitchenette so life goes on.

    Do you pull permits?+

    Yes. We handle permits and inspections for every project that needs them, and the costs are included in your quote.

    What areas do you serve?+

    Harlow Valley, Westbrook, Cedar Falls, Lakeshore, North Ridge and communities within roughly 40 km.

    Free consultation

    Let's talk about your home.

    Tell us a little about your project. We'll get back within one business day to book a free, no-pressure visit.

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    Takes about a minute. No obligation.

    What are you planning?

    We reply within one business day. Your details are never shared.

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