# Cowboy General Services **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Website:** https://www.cowboygeneralservices.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 7 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Cowboy General Services is a Malden, Massachusetts general contracting company run by Bruno Rafael, offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, interior and exterior painting, carpentry, and deck work for residential and commercial clients in the Greater Boston area. The company holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (#173927), verified by BuildZoom, and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating. Ten reviews across Angi, HomeAdvisor, and BuildZoom's platforms are unanimously five stars, and several go well beyond generic praise. One client hired Bruno first for interior painting, then expanded the job to tiling, a kitchen backsplash, fireplace remodeling, and a laundry room renovation, calling the crew careful and efficient throughout. Another describes a full gut renovation of a 1940s kitchen — coordinated with cabinet, counter, and appliance suppliers during 2021's supply-chain disruptions — that still looks magazine worthy two years later. A repeat, multi-year client credits the business with exterior painting, interior painting after a full house renovation, and several carpentry projects including a new deck, describing the pricing as very fair and the owner as a pleasure to deal with. Reviewers repeatedly mention a clean worksite, responsive communication, and careful attention to detail. What's worth confirming before booking: the business's own materials state its tenure inconsistently — the website and directory listings describe both 17 and 19 years of experience in different places, while BBB lists 20 years since a 2006 start. The gap is small and likely reflects outdated marketing copy rather than anything concerning, but it's worth asking directly for a current answer. Cowboy General Services looks like a strong fit for homeowners tackling a kitchen or bathroom remodel, a painting job, or a mix of trades on one project, particularly given the reviewers' emphasis on Bruno Rafael's hands-on involvement and coordination across suppliers and subcontractors. **Strengths:** - Verified active license — BuildZoom confirms HIC #173927 is active - Consistently 5-star — 10 reviews across BBB, Angi, HomeAdvisor, BuildZoom - Detailed repeat praise — reviewers single out clean worksites and communication - Broad trade range — kitchen, bath, painting, carpentry, decks in one crew **Concerns:** - Business-age discrepancy — site states both 17 and 19 years vs BBB's 20 **Where sources disagree:** - Years in business stated inconsistently: BBB says 20 years (since 2006), while the website and Angi/HomeAdvisor about text separately state both 17 and 19 years. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Licensed by Massachusetts as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC #173927), verified active by BuildZoom. _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cowboy-general-services-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #173927 — Home Improvement Contractor, Massachusetts, Active” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cowboy-general-services-inc) — “BuildZoom profile for Cowboy General Services Inc shows a verified active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (#173927) held b…” - Also holds an individual MA trade license (CS-118197) listed on Angi and HomeAdvisor, expiring July 2028. _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.CowboyGeneralServices.57463531.html) — “Licence listed on HomeAdvisor: Trade License Number CS-118197, MA, expires 07/14/2028” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Licence listed on Angi: Trade License Number CS-118197, MA, expires 07/14/2028” - Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Angi and HomeAdvisor. _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.CowboyGeneralServices.57463531.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 10 ratings” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 10 ratings” - BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2024. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member” - Reviewers across multiple platforms describe kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, painting, and deck work completed by owner Bruno Rafael and his crew with careful, clean, well-organized work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ A little late here. Bruno made a purchase from my business and I helped him with the install. I was impressed with him as a person and hi…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ You will not find a more skilled, creative, hardworking, conscientious, and respectful contractor than Bruno. His crew is excellent too. …” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Cowboy General Services has done many projects for us over the years: exterior painting, interior painting of our whole house following a…” - One client's 1940s kitchen gut renovation is described as magazine-worthy years after completion. _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ A little late here. Bruno made a purchase from my business and I helped him with the install. I was impressed with him as a person and hi…” - A repeat, multi-year client credits the business with exterior painting, interior painting, and carpentry/deck work over the years, calling pricing very fair. _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Cowboy General Services has done many projects for us over the years: exterior painting, interior painting of our whole house following a…” - Offers general contracting services including project planning, trades coordination, and final inspections. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bathroom Renovations, Cabinet Installation, Commercial Build-Outs, Countertop Installation, Deck …” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Cowboy General Services has done many projects for us over the years: exterior painting, interior painting of our whole house following a…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Carpentry Framing - Install, Carpentry Framing - Repair, Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings Installation, Handym…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bathroom Renovations, Cabinet Installation, Commercial Build-Outs, Countertop Installation, Deck …” - [Official Website](https://www.cowboygeneralservices.com) — “Cowboy General Services is a Malden, MA general contracting company offering bathroom, kitchen, porch/deck, and room-addition renovation ser…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bathroom Renovations, Cabinet Installation, Commercial Build-Outs, Countertop Installation, Deck …” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ A little late here. Bruno made a purchase from my business and I helped him with the install. I was impressed with him as a person and hi…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bathroom Renovations, Cabinet Installation, Commercial Build-Outs, Countertop Installation, Deck …” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Cowboy General Services has done many projects for us over the years: exterior painting, interior painting of our whole house following a…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Carpentry Framing - Install, Carpentry Framing - Repair, Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings Installation, Handym…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Bathroom Renovations, Cabinet Installation, Commercial Build-Outs, Countertop Installation, Deck …” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Cowboy contractor to replace our existing entry with porcelain wood plank tile. The contractor came in and removed the hardwood f…” - Also offers Handyman _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Carpentry Framing - Install, Carpentry Framing - Repair, Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings Installation, Handym…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/malden/profile/home-improvement/cowboy-general-services-0021-130774): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cowboy-general-services-malden): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cowboy-general-services-inc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/cowboy-general-services-inc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 10 ratings - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.CowboyGeneralServices.57463531.html): 5.0★ from 10 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.cowboygeneralservices.com): 17 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cowboy-general-services-inc): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Dean L. · 2026-06-01**: Bruno did an excellent job by using high quality material and is highly skilled on the job. He has amazing warm energy and attitude. Most amazing aspect is he treated the work and apartment as his own, always thinking and doing work beyond what we are thinking or asking. The best customer service co… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Evan R. · 2025-09-01**: Bruno and his team did an absolutely fantastic job at my new house. Started off just hiring him to do the interior painting, but ended up having him and his team do some tiling/kitchen backsplash, fireplace remodeling, front door and a laundry renovation. Him and his guys were extremely careful and … - **5/5 · Angi · JJ L. · 2024-07-01**: Highly recommend as you truly get what you pay for. Cowboy General Services values customer relations and will go the extra step to satisfy the customer. - **5/5 · Angi · Gary B. · 2024-04-01**: A little late here. Bruno made a purchase from my business and I helped him with the install. I was impressed with him as a person and hired him and his crew to do some remodeling at my shop. My wife and I then decided it was finally time to do our kitchen and we now had our contractor. This was ear… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Stina B. · 2024-03-01**: Cowboy General is a great company to work with. They are responsive, do what they say they will and do it superbly, and they call you back!!! Bruno is one of a kind, and I wouldn't use anyone else for any work on my house. I highly, highly recommend Bruno and Cowboy General. They are honest, careful… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Sherry M. · 2024-03-01**: Cowboy General Services has done many projects for us over the years: exterior painting, interior painting of our whole house following a complete renovation, and various carpentry projects, including installation of a new deck. Their work is always excellent, their pricing is very fair, and the own… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ronald D. · 2024-03-01**: I hired Cowboy contractor to replace our existing entry with porcelain wood plank tile. The contractor came in and removed the hardwood floor and prep it to lay the tile. He also cut down the entry door trim and reinstalled it. Excellent work done by this contractor and I would recommend him. I defi… - **5/5 · Angi · Chris D. · 2024-03-01**: Bruno and Cowboy were awesome. I can't wait to work with them again!!! Demo, work, trim, clean up - perfect job. Everything I wanted. Answered questions. Worked fast. Thanks so much!!!! 100 Star review! - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Adam K. · 2024-03-01**: You will not find a more skilled, creative, hardworking, conscientious, and respectful contractor than Bruno. His crew is excellent too. They are all very talented and seem to be capable of handling any kind of project.. They are also great to have on-site: kind, accommodating, responsive to request… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-12T00:55:57.552Z. 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