Company history

Alan Álvarez (full name Alan Gaston Álvarez Martínez) is the Co‑Founder and President/CEO of Fair Trade Builders Inc, a licensed general contractor based in San Francisco that has been serving Bay Area clients since 2000. Under his leadership, Fair Trade Builders Inc. has earned a solid reputation holding an active California general building license and a BuildZoom score of 92, placing it in the top third of nearly 337,000 licensed contractors statewide. Their portfolio includes significant residential remodels, such as a $1.2M new foundation, remodel with a deck expansion at the second‑floor, and garage and living-space conversion on the lowest level in the Richmond District. Alan’s firm specializes in comprehensive projects; kitchen, bathroom, basement renovation, tile work, additions, and new construction with a strong focus on craftsmanship, particularly in concrete and framing. Based in the Bayview neighborhood at 1162 Hollister Ave, Fair Trade Builders Inc has completed multiple projects annually, evidencing consistent activity and community presence