We had been seeking to replace our existing deck with composite decking and knew it would require new framing as well. I received their information through the TimberTech website as a recommended contractor and emailed them figuring it would take multiple emails to get a response but I was wrong! Ruy called the same day and had his guy Junior out to view and quote the project within 2 days! They were detailed and explained what they would do and brought sample colors of Azek decking. Their quote was very fair based on others we received and the project was completed within 2 weeks from my initial email to finished product. The workers were prompt and courteous, and addressed any questions I had during the construction. They cleaned up the area upon completion and when I noticed one small cosmetic issue, Junior was out the next day to fix it to my satisfaction!! Excellent customer service, very fair pricing and we couldn't be happier!! I wish I found them a few years ago!! We will definitely be calling Ruy again for our next project and highly recommend them!! read more

The folks at Boston Framers did a fantastic job fixing up our new forever-home in Andover just before we moved in. Ruy offered excellent communication - honest, understandable, and fast - right from the start, keeping us well informed and feeling like a valued customer. I rarely waited more than an hour to have my questions answered from a very busy guy. Originally just room painting throughout the house, work evolved to include finish carpentry in our dining room (see pictures), installing stair handrails, and replacing almost 150 light switches and outlets in the house. Ruy's team were polite, professional, punctual, and tidy from start to finish, and were extremely accommodating and devoted to our tight schedule of moving out of one home and into another. I fielded 5 quotes, and their price was right in the middle. Without a doubt, I would not hesitate to recommend Ruy, Addie, and the rest of the Boston Framers team for anything from painting a room to remodeling a kitchen. I know we'll call them again when we decide to reno our bathroom! read more

We recently hired Boston Framers to rebuild our front porch, including the steps, and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. The project took about 4-5 weeks, which was exactly what they estimated, and the process was seamless. We worked directly with the owner, Ruy Barbosa, and the project manager, Amanda Lima. Amanda was wonderful to work with -- she checked in regularly, kept us updated, and made sure we were happy as the work progressed. That kind of communication really gave us peace of mind. The crew themselves were not only highly skilled but also genuinely nice people to have around. They showed up on time, worked hard, and kept the job site spotless every day -- something you don't always see in construction projects. The finished porch is beautiful, solid, and clearly built with care. We get compliments on it already, and we know it will last for years to come. If you're looking for a company that delivers quality craftsmanship and takes great care of their customers, we can't recommend Boston Framers enough. read more

I wanted to add an update to my original review of Boston Framers and the great work they did with multiple extensive projects at my home last year. Everything they did here was top quality and survived this past brutal winter with ease and we are so happy with the original work. Two weeks ago I noticed one deck board had popped up on one end saw 2 more that appeared slightly lifted. Texted Ruy, who got back to me within the hour to tell me he would have someone out to fix/check it within the week. That is exactly what happened. Not only was that small problem fixed, I really felt Alessandro thoroughly inspected the entire deck for soundness and even found an additional loose screw that I had missed. He was skilled, kind, professional and reaffirmed that we shouldn't hesitate to call if we noticed anything in the future. If you want to do business with a meticulous company that backs their work, and responds just as quickly to any issue as they did when they first quoted your project/job, look no further. A++++ read more

Boston Framers recently renovated and expanded my old deck. I am very impressed with Ruy and his team! I had taken multiple quotes, and all were in the same range. While other contractors indicated that they would only be able to start work a month or two later, Ruy said he can start within a week of signing the contract and finish within a month of starting. I had some difficulty believing Ruy's tight deadline, but I decided to go with him as we wanted the deck to be completed before summer. Ruy kept his word: his team started the work within 2 days of signing the contract. What impressed me the most was that they started work even before my down payment check was cashed! Ruy's team was hard working - they used to come at 8 AM and work for the whole day with only a few breaks. The deck was complete in 2 weeks. Ruy was very prompt with his communication during the entire period: he answered all my queries promptly and satisfactorily. We will hire Ruy and his team again! read more

We wanted to finish our basement and Ruy was recommended to us by a friend of mine. Ruy came by the next day to take a look and give me an estimate. His estimate was very reasonable among all the quotes i had received thus far. The framers showed up at 730 the next day!! The crew was very efficient and fast. Ruy was very quick to respond with any requests and communicated my needs to the crew in real time. The timeline to finish was a little longer than anticipated because of delay in getting materials but Ruy was always transparent about it. The completed work was excellent and basement looks fantastic. Ade was someone who worked closely with Ruy on this project with me. Ade's attention to detail and efficiency in getting things crossed off a list of things to do is superb. Ade did everything.. carpentry, drywalling, painting, installing windows, duct work.. All in all, we are very happy with the work. I will definitely go to Ruy for any future work we need! read more

So I got four quotes for a reconstruction of my deck, reluctantly tearing down my 20 year old IPE surface(s). Three of the four quotes were close and it was truly a flip of the coin between the last two. But Ruy was the only man to drop samples and explain the differences between materials. He suggested TimberTech Advanced PVC and I ultimately went with that. It's a big deck so it wasn't cheap. So spending that type of money, I was nervous about the quality of the workmanship. Ruy assured me that his carpenters were excellent. That was an understatement. They did an outstanding job! They were professional, personable. Started the workday early and left late. If they couldn't answer any questions that I had - and they almost always did - Ruy would follow-up. They made suggestions to me that I hadn't thought of along the way that were truly helpful. It was a pleasure working with Ruy and his team! Highly recommend! read more

Ruy and the Boston Framers team recently rebuilt our deck. We had been unable to get it replaced for 2 years , and finally found Boston Framers.... recommended by TimberTech as one of their gold star contractor. Ruy met with us within a week of contacting him and told us , that he could get started in 3 weeks, as opposed to the other contractors prior to him , who had said that it would take 10 - 12 weeks just to get the materials. As promised , work started promptly on time. Ruy and his crew were very meticulous and thorough, and always cleaned up at the end of the day. Although Ruy was not there in person at all times, it was very easy to contact him by text... and he always responded promptly. The crew was very accommodating at all times and gave us helpful suggestions along the way. Needless to say, the finished product is absolutely beautiful. We look forward to contracting Boston Framers for all our future projects. read more

I hired Ruy and Boston Framers to renovate my porch. Ruy and his team did an outstanding job!  From the very beginning of the project, they were nothing but communicative, professional and responsive. Ruy gave me a fair quote right away. When I asked him to add a few details including the materials I wanted and some minor additions to the estimate, he did it without raising the price. There's much to be said for a contractor that is transparent, clear, honest, and puts the customer first. Ruy and his crew were meticulous and hardworking. They reinforced the foundation of the porch, even though it was not in the estimate. They take pride in their work and give a 5-year Warranty.  We love our new porch. We've received so many compliments from our friends and family. I highly recommend Ruy and Boston Framers. I look forward to hiring them for the future projects. Thank you again!! read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Boston Framers, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Our Back Bay rental property flooded and we needed a quick turn around for the repairs. From the moment we reached out, their responsiveness was impressive--Ruy called us back immediately and provided a reasonable and accurate quote and got started right away. It's not often you find a company that not only promises swift action but delivers on it. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations. The team showed meticulous attention to detail, and the final product was nothing short of excellent. What stood out, though, was Ruy's excellent communication, keeping us informed throughout the entire project assured us that everything was progressing smoothly. I highly recommend Boston Framing and am grateful for the positive experience they provided. read more

We went to Rouy for the possibility to tear down and create a new expanded deck with trex. To say we were excited for the results is an understatement. Rouy was extremely responsive, quickly adjusted as we were coming up with plans and ideas and communicated daily around the progress and the needs for the deck. My grandfather is a retired contractor that used to run his own company and was extremely impressed with the quality of this build as well as the extra measures taken to ensure longevity. We are extremely excited to enjoy this space with our family and friends for years to come. We would recommended him strongly for anyones construction needs. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Ruy and his crew. We were looking to get a front and back deck replaced due to serious wood rot. Ruy set up an appointment within 24 hours of my initial email. He was very professional and straight forward through the entire process. Ruy is also super responsive through text and answered ALL of my questions/concerns within minutes. We were able to get the crew going in a very short time frame and they had both decks rebuilt within 3 weeks. I highly recommend using Boston Framers for any job around your house. I Know we will certainly call them anytime in the future we need any professional work done. read more

We are so happy that we found Ruy and Boston Framers. We needed to redo the bathroom and kitchen in an old house and knew it was going to require a lot of expertise. Ruy and his team were helpful from the very start. Not only did the job stay true to both the original estimate and construction schedule [I work in construction and can testify to how rare that is], but Ruy has personally followed up several times after the job was completed to make sure the punch list was taken care of and that we were satisfied with all the work. We can't speak highly enough of this company and can't wait to do our next project with them! read more

Ruy is a pleasure to work with, and he does high quality work. I had him replace two sets of exterior stairs, and rebuild my gravel driveway at my 140-year old house in Cambridge. His carpentry is rock-solid and looks great. His crew did a meticulous grade and fill to my badly rutted driveway, and built a handsome granite cobblestone trim for the gravel. He also quickly and efficiently corrected a code violation on my deck that another contractor had left uncorrected despite promises to come back and do so. All of his crew were very friendly and respectful of me and my tenants. I highly recommend him. read more

Working with Ruy Barbosa has been a great experience. I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly I heard back and how accommodating he was, knowing even though my job wasn't big. I was most impressed with his follow through in getting this job done in a timely manner. The two gentlemen he sent, Sergio and Bob, were skilled, and able to complete the job in one day. I started by reaching out via email to Ruy Barbosa at this company. Within 24 hours I had a call back from Ruy. Professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. read more

Ruy and his workers built me the most beautiful roof deck. Ruy worked tirelessly with my town to get all of the information for the work permit (which was no small task.) He went over every detail of the construction with me and was very accommodating when any changes were requested. The roof deck (which is on the 3rd floor level) is safe and solid and has withstood torrential rain, high winds, and snow. I would absolutely hire him again and highly recommend Boston Framers for any construction needs. read more

I called Ruy Barbosa and Boston Framers to rebuild my front porch. I would not hesitate to recommend Boston Framers to my family, friends, and neighbors. They did an amazing job. Ruy was easy to work with and quickly responded to texts/emails about the project. The project came in on-budget and on-time. The crew was polite and respectful of my property. I wasn't sure how to make some aspects of the design work, but they did. The results are beautiful and I am so happy every time I look at it. read more

Boston Framers did a great job remodeling our bathroom! There was some extra pluming work that was needed in order to bring some things up to code and their plumber toke care of it. The tile work came out great! Everyone was great to work with especially Gilberto and the foreman Adeilton,. The only thing that could have been better was the total time that it toke as it went over what I was initially told making things a little more inconvenient, read more

Reached out to Ruy for a deck project at my house. I was on the fence on a DIY project vs. having Boston framers perform the work. In the long run I ended up doing the work myself but Ruy took the time to help me with a little planning even though I didn't end up having his team perform the work. Not many folks out there would be willing to do so. If you are looking for a great company to use for decks, they are a great company. read more