# Bastos Construction Group Inc

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 165 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA 02145, USA · **Phone:** (617) 510-9251 · **Website:** https://bastosconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (high confidence) — from 35 reviews across 6 sources.
91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Bastos Construction is a Somerville general contractor built around Bruno's crew — decks and porches most of all, but also kitchen and bathroom work, basement renovations, and exterior projects across Somerville, Cambridge, Medford, and Arlington. The company says it's been building decks and remodeling kitchens in the area for over 20 years, and the bulk of its 35-review record across Google, Angi, and Thumbtack backs that up: porches rebuilt from footings to roof in days, a staircase and closet rebuild praised for fair pricing and careful work, cabinets refreshed to look brand new, and a kitchen remodel finished right on schedule. Reviewers repeatedly credit Bruno personally for being on-site daily and easy to reach throughout a project.

But there's a real pattern worth knowing about before putting down a deposit. In a 2023 review, a customer described suing Bruno's business — then operating as X-Tend Contracting — after over a year of delays following a large deposit, winning a $7,500 small-claims judgment. A separate, undated review describes a similar shape of trouble: responsive until a down payment was collected, then weeks of unanswered calls and texts before the crew finally returned and finished the porch repair well. And in a September 2025 update, a reviewer described Bruno disappearing for a stretch — he said it was illness — before returning a $500 deposit in person; the reviewer docked a star for the lack of communication even while crediting him for making it right. Three incidents, spread across different years and platforms, follow the same shape: money or a firm date secured, then an extended silence before the job resumes.

That history sits alongside a genuinely strong run of finished work — decks, porches, kitchens, and a house-entrance rebuild all praised for quality and craftsmanship once the crew actually showed up. The most recent reviews, from the last several months, don't repeat the pattern. Still, given how it's recurred across years and platforms, it's worth locking in a firm written schedule and being cautious about the size of any upfront deposit.

**Strengths:**
- Deck and porch rebuilds — fast turnaround, praised craftsmanship
- Staircase and closet rebuild — fair price, careful work
- Kitchen remodel and cabinet refresh — on schedule, detail-focused

**Concerns:**
- Small-claims judgment — $7,500 awarded after a deposit-then-delay dispute
- Deposit-then-unresponsive pattern — recurs across three separate reviews

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Read moved below the anchor: three separate reviews (2023, undated, 2025) describe the same deposit-then-unresponsive pattern across different years and platforms — a recurring risk the per-comment weighting doesn't capture as a pattern _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/decks/bastos-construction-group-inc/service/558443562649657348) — “I initially gave Bruno and his business a 5-star review because they admittedly do quality work. But here's the thing... he didn't finish th…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “4★ UPDATE: Since Angi support can not find a way to change/remove the review, here is an update to the previous review. Bruno Bastos reappea…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “0.5★ Bruno's business (X-Tend Contracting) is a scam. After over a year of lies and delays, I was forced to sue Bruno, and won a judgment fo…”
- In a 2023 review, a customer described suing the business — then operating as X-Tend Contracting — after over a year of delays following a large deposit, winning a $7,500 small-claims judgment _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “0.5★ Bruno's business (X-Tend Contracting) is a scam. After over a year of lies and delays, I was forced to sue Bruno, and won a judgment fo…”
- A Thumbtack review describes the business going unresponsive for weeks after a down payment was collected, before the crew returned and finished the porch repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/decks/bastos-construction-group-inc/service/558443562649657348) — “I initially gave Bruno and his business a 5-star review because they admittedly do quality work. But here's the thing... he didn't finish th…”
- In a September 2025 review update, the owner is described as disappearing for a stretch before returning a $500 deposit in person; the reviewer cited a lack of communication _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “4★ UPDATE: Since Angi support can not find a way to change/remove the review, here is an update to the previous review. Bruno Bastos reappea…”
- A porch rebuild was completed in four days from demo to roof, praised for speed and quality _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruno and crew were great. Porch was finished in four days from demo footings to roof. I would recommend to anyone. Great job!”
- An exterior staircase and closet rebuild was praised for fair pricing and careful, professional work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVVYyeEhlVU5HV25KdmJXNTZVVnBSVjBsNVUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3fb9b871af5fc92f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNUV2xHeUNGWnJvbW56UVpRV0l5U3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are very pleased with the completeness and quality of the rebuild of our external stair case and closet.  Bruno gave us the best advic…”
- A kitchen remodel and a separate cabinet refresh were both praised as finished on schedule with close attention to detail _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPaVY1X3JvaW9ha1JBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3fb9b871af5fc92f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOiV5_roioakRA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My kitchen remodel turned out amazing thanks to Bastos Construction. From planning to execution, everything was done with attention to de…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Super happy with how my cabinets turned out! They went from dull and outdated to looking brand new. The team was professional, super frie…”
- Deck and porch construction, carpentry, and kitchen remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVVYyeEhlVU5HV25KdmJXNTZVVnBSVjBsNVUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3fb9b871af5fc92f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNUV2xHeUNGWnJvbW56UVpRV0l5U3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are very pleased with the completeness and quality of the rebuild of our external stair case and closet.  Bruno gave us the best advic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPaVY1X3JvaW9ha1JBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3fb9b871af5fc92f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOiV5_roioakRA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My kitchen remodel turned out amazing thanks to Bastos Construction. From planning to execution, everything was done with attention to de…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruno and crew were great. Porch was finished in four days from demo footings to roof. I would recommend to anyone. Great job!”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVVYyeEhlVU5HV25KdmJXNTZVVnBSVjBsNVUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3fb9b871af5fc92f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNUV2xHeUNGWnJvbW56UVpRV0l5U3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are very pleased with the completeness and quality of the rebuild of our external stair case and closet.  Bruno gave us the best advic…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruno's crew replaced steps on our deck and porch. They replaced damaged cedar shingles and painted them. They also replaced our basement…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruno and crew were great. Porch was finished in four days from demo footings to roof. I would recommend to anyone. Great job!”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://bastosconstruction.com) — “A Somerville, MA general contracting firm specializing in decks/porches, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement renovations, painting, si…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Bastos Constructions for a home improvement project, and I was impressed with the results. The team was professional, timely, and…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPaVY1X3JvaW9ha1JBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3fb9b871af5fc92f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOiV5_roioakRA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My kitchen remodel turned out amazing thanks to Bastos Construction. From planning to execution, everything was done with attention to de…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Super happy with how my cabinets turned out! They went from dull and outdated to looking brand new. The team was professional, super frie…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://bastosconstruction.com) — “A Somerville, MA general contracting firm specializing in decks/porches, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement renovations, painting, si…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruno and his team were outstanding. Highly professional and did a great job in rebuilding the house entrance, replacing, and painting wo…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bastos%20Construction%20Group%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJYf19efdSZgYRL8lfr3G4uT8): 4.8★ from 9 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bastos%20Construction%20Group%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJYf19efdSZgYRL8lfr3G4uT8): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://bastosconstruction.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/decks/bastos-construction-group-inc/service/558443562649657348): 4.9★ from 22 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/cambridge/bastos-construction-group-inc-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 52 ratings
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/bastos-construction-group-inc-171656966506518): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Justin Bourke · 2026-03-18**: I hired Bruno and his business for a porch repair project. While there were some initial hiccups getting the work scheduled, I am very satisfied overall with the quality and professionalism of Bruno's crew. I would definitely hire them again.

After signing the contract, there was a period where it …
- **5/5 · Angi · Karen R. · 2026-03-01**: We're happy with the work that Bastos Construction did on our deck. They met and exceeded expectations. They worked until the job was finished. We have no reason not to hire them for another job.
- **5/5 · Angi · Justin B. · 2026-03-01**: There were some initial hiccups getting our project scheduled, but overall I am very satisfied with the quality and professionalism of Bruno's crew. I would definitely hire them again. After signing the contract, there was a period where it was tough to schedule a firm date, including several 'soft'…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allan Cohen · 2025-11-14**: We are very pleased with the completeness and quality of the rebuild of our external stair case and closet.  Bruno gave us the best advice and a fair price.  Paulo and his colleague who did the work were hard working, careful, and very professional.

As you can see from the photos, it is high qualit…
- **5/5 · Angi · ALLAN C. · 2025-11-01**: We are very pleased with the completeness and quality of the rebuild of our external stair case and closet. Bruno gave us the best advice and a fair price. Paulo and his colleague who did the work were hard working, careful, and very professional.
- **5/5 · Angi · Patricia M. · 2025-11-01**: Bruno's crew replaced steps on our deck and porch. They replaced damaged cedar shingles and painted them. They also replaced our basement ceiling.
- **5/5 · Angi · Normajoy H. · 2025-10-01**: The team was professional, detail and high quality finish. It turned out beautiful. They left the area clean.
- **5/5 · Angi · Victor R. · 2025-10-01**: Bastos construction. Very professional on time and reliable.
- **4/5 · Angi · Ark K. · 2025-09-01**: UPDATE: Since Angi support can not find a way to change/remove the review, here is an update to the previous review. Bruno Bastos reappeared, as he says, from illness, and returned the $500 deposit in person. So, the rating here is for integrity, not for the work done. I took one star off because he…
- **5/5 · Angi · Frank T. · 2025-08-01**: Bruno and his team were outstanding. Highly professional and did a great job in rebuilding the house entrance, replacing, and painting wood around the house. I am very pleased by the wonderful job they did, and I highly recommend them for any contracting job.

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