G. W. Brooks and Son, Inc. is centrally located in Freedom, NH. With our location we have great access throughout the Mount Washington Valley, the Lakes Region, and beyond. With 3 generations of the family working together and meshing the old yankee ingenuity with current technology we have transitioned into the 21st Century with an eye to the future and a memory of the past.
Wendell (left), Scott Brooks Sr. (middle) and Scott Brooks Jr. (right)
Contact us
G.W. Brooks & Son, Inc.
Route 153 (362 Eaton Road)
Freedom, NH 03836
Tel: (603)539-6211
Fax: (603) 539-5289
info@gwbrooks.com
Meet Our Team
Wendell had more than 60 years of experience in the construction industry. When Wendell started this company all he had was a backhoe and hard work ethics. He strived every day to pass along his experience to all employees and customers alike. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. When directing the company, he had also served his community as the Fire Chief, first president of the Ossipee Valley Mutual Aid, Road Agent for Freedom, and a member of the Freedom Planning Board.
Wendell passed away in 2016, leaving his company to be run in the very capable hands of his Wife (Pauline), Son (Scott Sr), Grandson (Scott Jr), and Granddaughter (Maureen). His work ethic and pride for the integrity of workmanship at every jobsite was instilled in his son and grandchildren. They hold those values very high just like the founder of G.W. Brooks & Son, Inc. His Legacy will live on through the younger generations.
Scott Jr. studied Civil Technology and Business Management at the Thompson School at UNH where he graduated with his Associates Degree. He is a skilled equipment operator and the lead operator of the company’s total station surveying equipment. Scott Jr. became the President of the Company in 2017 after the passing of his grandfather, Wendell Brooks. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and spending time with his family.
Maureen studied Geography and Business Management at Keene State College, where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree. She is a well-rounded employee, not only does she do day to day office tasks, you may see her working out in the field running equipment or supervising the job’s progress. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, skiing, and spending time with her family. In addition to working for G. W. Brooks and Son, Inc. she is also a Supervisor of the Checklist in the Town of Freedom.
Dave’s background is from the commercial and municipal landscaping field. He has an Associates Degree from the Stockbridge School at UMASS Amherst in Horticulture and a Bachelors Degree from UMASS Amherst in Forestry. His focus is on business development and managing contracts. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in the woods four wheeling or hiking. In addition to working for G. W. Brooks and Son, Inc. he is also the Training officer and Captain of the Tamworth Fire Rescue Department.
History
Wendell Brooks started the company in 1963 as one man and a rubber tired backhoe loader, using the back hoe loader to install small additions to homes, water lines, septic systems, and filling other needs of the community. In the early years Wendell would hire trucks and men as needed through the season.
In 1966 Wendell purchased his first dump truck to further the companies capabilities. At this time Wendell also hired his first fulltime year round employees.
In 1973 the business was continuing the expansion with the purchase of a second dump truck and continued increases in employees for the larger residential jobs being undertaken. At this time the company was also beginning to undertaken projects for small commercial development, local towns, and the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation.
In 1980 Scott N. Brooks Sr. came into the business working full time for the company. Growing up in the business and previously working summers, Scott had learned a lot about the business. At the young age of 18 he was able to oversee jobs and carry the jobs through to completion.
In the 1980s the company further expanded their project scope to include larger size projects for the State of NH DOT, The Federal Forest in the White Mountains National Forest, and continuing the work on local homeowner’s, business owner’s, and general contractor’s projects locally.
In 1988 the business was incorporated as G. W. Brooks and Son, Inc. With the new incorporation and increased business the company expanded beyond the capacity of the previous location. A new 25 acre parcel was chosen to relocate to and build a new maintenance facility for the equipment and a new office to continue to provide the services that customers had come to expect.
In the 1990s G. W. Brooks and Son, Inc. continued to keep current with all of the new advances in technologies of the construction industry. G. W Brooks and Son, Inc. was one of the first companies in the area to utilize lasers for the setting of grades and maintaining precision in the construction industry.
In the 2000s the company expanded the project scope to working on large scale municipal and commercial projects. With the undertaking of 2 school sites and a courthouse all at the same time the company proved their capabilities and commitment to providing quality services on a tight timeframe.
Today with the help of Wendell’s grandson Scott N. Brooks Jr. the company is continuing their commitment to advancing with the latest technology and with that the company has purchased a total station for project layout.
With G. W. Brooks and Son, Inc. we have grown great relationships with engineers, municipalities, and state officials ranging from the Seacoast to the Great North Woods of New Hampshire. With our commitment to the owners to provide a quality finished product our work speaks for itself.
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