A caring home

Sean McCarthy

As a family-owned small business, Care Free Homes in Fairhaven believes that their reputation goes beyond a quality product and excellent service. Part of their mission is their responsibility to the community.

The owners and employees at Care Free Homes aren’t just business people, they’re neighbors and friends, concerned that their name is on every project they do. From roofs and decks to siding and windows, Care Free Homes at 239 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, provides the value and peace of mind of an established business with the reliable and personable approach of a familyowned tradition.

When you invest in Care Free Homes you’re investing in your community. When you do business with Care Free Homes you’re becoming a member of a family.

“We’re good at building relationships with our customers,” says Stephanie Pickup, Marketing Manager for Care Free Homes. “You can trust us to do the right thing all the time. We have values and commitments to honesty and integrity, and treating people the way they want to be treated. When your name is on the business you hold yourself to a high level of responsibility.”

And they’ve been responsible for a while. Care Free Homes is approaching its 45th year in business as a builder and exterior remodeler. They have shown that creating a family of customers and employees is a pillar for their success.

“We’re very close with our crews; they’re an extended family and treated with respect,” Pickup says. “There’s a family connection that carries through everything we do.”

BUILDING HOMES AND MORE

Connecting with the community is integral to Care Free Homes. Whether they’re coaching a kids’ sports team, sponsoring local events, or providing for the disabled and underserved, Care Free Homes understands the importance of giving back.

One of Care Free Homes’ most high-profile contributions to the community is their annual Roof Giveaway. Every January for eight years they have donated a free roof to a local family in need.

Care Free Homes also supports the Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity.

Care Free Homes is a Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity partner. In this photo, one of their vinyl siding installers works on a recent BBAHFH project in Mattapoisett. Care Free Homes will donate the roof installation for the organization’s current project in Westport.

They donated the vinyl siding installation for the organization’s recent project in Mattapoisett and will donate the roof installation for Habitat for Humanity’s current project in Westport.

Care Free Homes also works with the United Ways of Greater New Bedford and Greater Fall River, including the Hunger Heroes program which provides meals for families with food insecurity.

“We want to be a helping hand, and it’s rewarding to be able to help others,” Pickup says. “We’re a family that cares about the community.”

And of course an important ingredient for success is a quality product and reliable service. Care Free Homes is an Elite Contractor, providing a workmanship guarantee and a warranty on all of their work.

“The process will be comfortable and easy and we’re not going to ask for any money until the job is complete,” Pickup says.

“Care Free Homes means peace of mind,” says Coowner and Vice President Nate Pickup. “The products that we use on our customer’s homes are the products we use on our own homes.”

“We don’t offer a low price – we offer value,” says Dana Pickup, Jr., Co-owner and Project Manager. “You’re going to get the best product at the best possible price.”

“We’re going to show up on time and do what it says on the contract,” says Wayne Edwards, who started the business in 1978 with Dana Pickup, Sr. “When we started out, we were two guys with a truck and a checkbook. With hope, hard work, and skills, we were able to accomplish a lot.”

“Our customer base has been built on the good work and service we’ve provided,” Dana Pickup, Sr. says. “When we’re done with a project you won’t have to worry about it,” Nate says. “Care Free isn’t just a slogan, we’re going to treat your home as if it was our own.”

For more information call 508-997-1111 or CareFreeHomesCompany.com.