“As a property manager of numerous residential and commercial buildings in the Back Bay area of Boston, I consider it imperative to my company's success to work with a contractor who can handle small repairs, such as apartment renovations, and large projects, such as commercial tenant build-outs and exterior building repairs, with equal confidence. Charles Malafaia and International Builders have done that for me time and time again. While the quality of their work is beyond reproach, equally important is that they always stand by their work and are readily accessible before, during and after a project. They respond to calls with speed and efficiency."

"Subsequently, when a larger office space was required, International Builders was once again enlisted to make modifications to a new space that required a refresh to adequately accommodate our needs. Following our commercial office space needs, I was so confident in the work product, flexibility and attention to detail of International Builders that I had them complete two residential projects for me. The first was a complete master suite (bedroom and bath) project, which was accomplished to my utmost satisfaction. It was followed by a gut rehab to a condominium kitchen and family room, which was performed last year. This last project, in particular, required an extreme amount of caution related to noise, association regulations, removal of materials, etc., as the condo is located directly above the Presidential Suite of the Taj Hotel. This work was completed in record time, without any complaints, and resulted in an outstanding finished product that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

"I first hired International Builders and Charlie Malafaia around 1999. Charlie initially performed a complete build-out of more than 2,200 square feet of office space within a very aggressive time frame of 30 days, including design and construction. Throughout that project, Charlie supervised the work while remaining flexible with our ever-changing needs and accepting and making changes in scope whenever necessary. He transformed our space from an unattractive manufacturing space to a beautiful and practical office, where 12 individuals, including two owners, have resided comfortably and efficiently for five years.

"I think what impressed me the most about International Builders was that they understood what we wanted without us knowing what we wanted. They took on a project that was very difficult. We had a working area off the kitchen and an entertaining area in the kitchen. We wanted a seamless transition between them and had no idea how to do it. International Builders came in, and I remember on the first day, they actually drew a little sketch on a piece of paper and said,'This is how we would like to see it.' It was beautiful. It was an island that curved and transitioned into a banquette seat. They created a custom piece of cabinetry that wrapped around from the work area of the kitchen into the entertaining area of the kitchen. They created a space that was warm, inviting and modern, but they did not leave the rest of the house out of the equation. They made sure they extended the character and integrity of the rest of the house into the kitchen. They mixed the two seamlessly. Every corner, every nook and cranny, is perfect. I think of the detail and the conversations that went into each aspect of the kitchen, and I now understand why they focus so much on very small details because the culmination is just incredible. I could not be happier with the project."

"My husband and I had a great experience working with Charlie and the team at International Builders, Inc. They brought all of our ideas to life and were meticulous with every detail. Our home is a reflection of their hard work and dedication. We love every inch of it, thanks to Charlie and his team."