I've waited more than a year to post this, and I apologize to anyone who has been scammed by Bruno…read morein the meantime. Bruno may not mean to scam you, but he will take your money and then do nothing for months. He will not apply for permits, and he will tell you your town/city is the problem. He will blame every delay or broken promise on circumstances outside of his own control. During that time, he will use your money to finish his other projects or (probably) pay his other bills. If you ask for your money back, he will tell you he has bought materials but never provide any proof. If you call Bruno out for his poor performance, he will gaslight you and again blame everyone but himself, including you. I decided to work with Bruno despite a few bad reviews. I figured everyone makes mistakes. But when Bruno makes them, he will not make them right. The only reason I have not pursued a lawsuit against him is that lawyers cost money and Bruno has a history of not paying the settlements against him. It's possible that Bruno has improved his business practices in the year since we last interacted, but I wouldn't bet on it. Neither should you.

Bruno Bastas, I want my $500 deposit back - or are you a thief?…read moreA small deck repair project promised it 2 weeks is well overdue. Not even started. Mr Bastas doesn't return phone calls and is nowhere to be found. I agree with 1star reviews - I have a very similar experience

I was introduced to Ian through a friend, during the peak of pandemic where it's such a struggle to…read morefind good contractors with availability. I cant say enough about IDR and his crew, they are extremely easy to work with, honest and hardworking, and delivered beautiful results. They helped to fit our project in their timeline, including moving and reinstalling cabinets, configuring layout, *absolutely beautiful piece of art* backsplash, and change of a back exterior door. His crew helped me realize my vision with many custom configurations and designs professionally! He's currently helping us with our second home with a larger project of bathroom addition and kitchen island addition, and I think we will hire him without a doubt for any future projects too!

My husband and I bought a new home in Cambridge in need of a kitchen renovation. We found IDR…read moreConstruction via Google and Yelp reviews and we were very impressed with the reviews and pictures of IDR's work. Ian took the time to talk on the phone when I first reached out about the project and the scope of work. He even reviewed some drawings I had done of the space and pointed out some things to think about for the layout (such as if we moved the fridge, we'd have to make sure we could access a water line for the ice maker). Ian met with us at the house to talk about the project, and we engaged Ian and IDR shortly thereafter. All told, the renovation took about 4 weeks, which was a great timeline and we are very pleased with how it came out. Ian was responsive, polite, and overall a pleasure to work with, and his subcontractors were polite, unobtrusive and cleaned up each day. We were fortunate in that we had a clear vision of what we wanted (which made the design process easy), but Ian truly helped bring that vision to life and thought of ways to make it better that we hadn't thought of, all while never being pushy or disrespectful. We highly recommend Ian and the IDR team and we look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.

Reached out to LaPorte Masonry by telephone and email for a quote and on site review of the job. I…read morewas recommended to the company from a contractor I typically work with. Did not hear back. I can't speak on behalf of their work because I did not get to that point in the project. I recommend getting back to people and if you are too busy just let them know. There is lots of talk about the economy not doing well due to the pandemic, so it's good to see a company being very busy and that also allows me to give my business to other companies that need the work. I say this in a very non-sarcastic manner. This overall score is not based on the workmanship of the company, but on the customer service, which is a big part of any business whether you like it or not.

Consider this as glowing of a review as one can get. Rich was absolutely great…read more I moved into my new home at the end of August with two masonry projects on tap: patching up a crack in the basement wall and giving our outside retaining wall some real TLC. Not only did Rich take the time to explain to me what was happening behind the surface of both areas, he patiently answered all of my uneducated questions regarding what he was planning on doing. By the time all my questions were answered, I knew he would do an awesome job. The kicker to all of this, is out of the four different quotes I received, he was the lowest by a good margin. And what an awesome job it was. The retaining wall looks practically new and it was built in the 50s! Even my father-in-law gave it his stamp of approval...and I'm still working on getting mine... If you need any masonry work done, Rich is definitely the guy you need to call. Guaranteed you'll love his work as much as I did.

I would absolutely recommend Steve and Stella Roofing Services. I have to say after the job they…read moredid today, I am not surprised seeing so many 5 star reviews about his work ethic and most importantly, his communication. When I decided it was time to replace my 40+ year-old roof after consulting with Steve, he told me truthfully that he would do everything he can as a local owner and a friendly neighbor (literally one street over) to help me in any way he could to take care of my need for a new roof under my financial limits. He made sure to address any potential issues, he assessed the inside attic space and made sure he didn't see any serious concerns before making any knee jerk assumptions like some do from a visual standpoint. Whether it be from the delivery of the shingles (which he communicated with me immediately to take care of a shipment error on the warehouse side before the job started) so that the job didn't start with the wrong shingle we selected !! His price was fair compared to a couple other companies who he competes against, because he truly wanted the business so he can continue to grow to compete against the other big name companies that upsell from a commissions perspective. Everything happened as he had scheduled. His team arrived in the early morning and finished in 7 hours. Shane assisted with taking care of boarding up the existing Gable vents and cleaning up everything inside the house as well as assisting the rest of the team so that there was no trail of a mess left behind. In echoing another reviewer, after the job finished, "his entire team cleaned up so you wouldn't even know they were there." I am thankful I went with Steve and Stella Roofing Services, and will consider for any future home improvement projects.

I honestly don't understand how anyone could give more than one star, I would have given zero if…read morethat were an option. I've completed previously several projects on my property with half a dozen different contractors, and I've never had an experience as poor as the one I had with Stella. 1. Subcontracted Work: Stella subcontracted 100% of the work to third-party contractors except for trash removal, which I'll address later. They likely hired cheap subcontractors and added a 20-30% markup for their own profit. 2. Lack of Communication: Communication was minimal. I was rarely informed about the next steps or timelines. Initially, I thought this was just one person's oversight, but after interacting with other employees, I realized it's systemic. The company seems to operate with a policy of minimal customer engagement unless absolutely necessary. 3. Unannounced Workers: Subcontractors (painters, electricians, carpenters, etc.) frequently showed up without notice and began working without even a greeting. On multiple occasions, I nearly called the police, thinking someone was trespassing. Most didn't wear uniforms, spoke little or no English, and simply said "talk to boss," making it impossible to understand what they were doing. Stella never communicated these details, and one of their employees even scolded me for asking the workers what they were doing. Ironically, Stella charged a "management fee" despite me having to coordinate with the subcontractors myself. These workers came sporadically one or two days at a time, then disappeared for weeks. This dragged the project out for several months. 4. No Shoe Covers: None of the subcontractors wore shoe covers, so I had to clean up after them daily. 5. Billing Issues: Stella issued invoices for partially completed work and expected immediate payment. If not paid right away, they charged interest even though the work wasn't finished. 6. Trash Removal: The only physical work done by a Stella employee was trash removal. My property was surrounded by piles of debris for months. They sent one person every 2-3 weeks, only when the trash had accumulated substantially. I had to constantly watch for loose nails and other hazards. 7. Final Advice: Save yourself 20-30% of the cost and a lot of headaches, hire a reliable local contractor instead.

We have known Robert Leal, and his stellar team at Stealth, since 2006. Stealth has done many…read moreprojects for us over the years both big and small. Robert is quite personable, and will offer better and sometimes cheaper solutions for your housing woes and construction projects. He is a perfectionist and gets just as excited as you will about your renovation. Stealth recently created a home theater and guest suite out of my unfinished basement. I trusted them to handle everything including light fixtures and tile. I didn't have to make many decisions (however, he will happily let you choose everything if that's how you like to work). Robert is easy to find by text and email and very good at explaining costs. He delivered our finished project about three weeks ahead of schedule. I have recommended Stealth to many people who now consider them friends. Stealth may not be the lowest quote, but his price will always be honored. I love Stealth Construction!

I reached out to Stealth Construction back in October. I initially had a confirmed appointment for…read morethe beginning of November. The day prior to our appointment they called to reschedule to the end of November. I took time off from work to be home for the new appointment came, but unfortunately they never showed. They also never returned my voice message asking what happened. I guess they are not interested in new business and hence, do NOT recommend Stealth. Not worth the wasted time and effort.

Chris Sherriff and his team performed beyond all expectations…read more The initial meeting showed that he understood what we wanted and made suggestions the were right on to what we had in mind. Once the project started all efforts were made to furnish superior workmanship and excellent professional results. Always paying attention to details and offering useful suggestions showing how much they all were invested in making the best results. Great people and we have found a solution for any future projects. We expressed how grateful we were for the end result. You would be advised to seek this contractor if for nothing else peace of mind and a project within your budget.

Chris Sherriff did our kitchen renovation recently. He did a great job, on budget, and finished…read moreearly. His work is excellent quality, and he also has first class subcontractors. He kept us informed throughout the project, was really tidy, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. Plus he is a super nice guy who we enjoyed seeing every day. For sure we will hire Chris again for any renovations.

John and his team were awesome. They were friendly and easy to work with and I will definitely use…read moreagain in the future. Even when my old house threw us some curve balls, John was able to come up with smart, creative and efficient (and effective) solutions that didn't cost my life savings. I also liked that he was honest and by the book. He also made sure to inspect all the details multiple times during my project. It was above and beyond what I expected. Pics don't do it justice .... I am thankful to have fresh painting and ceilings!!

Replacement of 4 basement windows & Bulk-Head Re-Build/Repair…read more John was very responsive - always responded quickly - kept me informed about the progress of the project and if there was a delay and why. He did an excellent job - completed the job as promised and cleaned up everything as expected. A bit more expensive than two other proposals that I received - but definetly worth it. I would definetly hire again !

Very reliable and always available whenever we need to reach them…read more Great quality work, very unique designs

International Builders and specifically Marcel Malafaia have done a fantastic job on several…read moreprojects for our family's home, including a full kitchen gut and remodel when we first moved in plus new floors, interior painting, and exterior improvements. Marcel is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and collaborative, and his team delivers the highest quality craftsmanship consistently. Each time working with Marcel and IB we felt we were looked after attentively and honestly, with no efforts spared to give us the very best result possible.