BayStar Builders, Inc.
About us
We are a small company, with myself and 2 full-time employees. We have built 6000 sf custom homes, and replaced windows in a clients sun-room. We use licensed, insured sub-contractors. We do not charge "trip fees" for contracted work, and there are no initial consulting or service fees. We specialize in matching existing structures, so that an addition does not look like an addition. We are friendly and honest, and we take great pride in our quality of work.
Business highlights
31 years of experience
Services we offer
Full-service builders. New homes, additions, planning to completion., re-modeling. Window & door replacement. Design & layout assistance. We handle projects large and small
Reviews
3.45 Reviews
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Kelly S.
Feb 2015
Went way over budget. Some subs didn't get paid and I had to pay for completion. 1 year later the plumbing leaks and paint needs to be redone
Response from BayStar Builders, Inc.
"This is the second 'review' of this project. To the best of my knowledge, no subcontractors that were hired by the Contractor were not paid by the Contractor. Homeowners have made no contact with me to inform me that there were any problems. It is difficult to fix something that I did not know was broken."
Kelly S.
Jul 2014
Overall we had a negative experience. We hired an architect and towards the end of the project the architect felt they had ignored design elements in the plan to control his (contractor) expense on materials. The overall work was mediocre for the cost of the project and he did not manage the project very well. For example, he forced suppliers of materials to deliver in short time frames only to have them sit on the site for weeks. Once the cabients were installed we were told it would take a month to have the countertops installed, even though we picked them out weeks in advance. The project took twice as long to complete then advertised. We had to move out of our temporary home and live with family for 6 weeks. The tipping point was at the end of the project, when he spent all the money we paid him, he referred the remaining subs to call us for payment. Later I found out we were the third person this happened to.
Response from BayStar Builders, Inc.
"This project is understated by the homeowner. The project became gutting the entire inside of the house, removing approximately 1/3 of the existing roof structure, and renovating the entire residence. The roof structure was to be raised and turned 90 degrees. This project was indeed over budget due mainly to the Scope of Work expanding to include many things not foreseen by the Contractor or the Homeowners. For example, a beehive was found in a wall. The bees had eaten all of the wood framing, and the entire wall had to be re-framed in place. Also, all of the windows were replaced. In the process of doing this, almost every window opening had to be re-framed. The home had no wall insulation, so the entire house had to be insulated. However, I would be happy to review all monies spent on the project, and submit a list of all sub-contractors I hired to verify who, in fact, paid them. During the course of the project, communication with the Homeowners was almost daily. Any concerns or issues were dealt with. The misunderstanding about the 'design elements in the plan' had nothing to do with budgetary concerns. And the design elements were completed to the specifications on the plans. No one was 'forced' to do anything. Some items were brought in to the project and stored, so they were there when needed. It was thought to be better to have them and store them, than to need them and have to wait for them. Many change orders were not signed, and as a result, monies were spent that were not reimbursed. Overall, this project was subsidized by the Contractor. These Homeowners were repeat clients. The decision-making process was slow and agonizing. Care was taken not to press too hard, as this was the home they were planning on staying in for years, and our desire was to make everything the way they wanted it. As far as this being 'the third person this has happened to', I do not recall ever having this situation before."
Lori S.
Jun 2012
Mark and his crew did a fantastic job for us. We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted going in, but Mark really helped us figure out how to get it done. He had some great suggestions on where to locate the island, what types of products to use, etc.
During the job he and his team were punctual, communitive, clean, friendly and pretty quiet. They built temporary walls between the kitchen and the rest of the house to keep the dust and noise to a minimum.
We had a few challenges along the way with the typical problems of an old house and Mark figured out some great ways to solve them.
He coordinated with the subs well so there wasn't much down time.
The end result was way beyond our expectations. Our house looks AWESOME. We are so happy with it. We would highly recommend Mark and his team.
During the job he and his team were punctual, communitive, clean, friendly and pretty quiet. They built temporary walls between the kitchen and the rest of the house to keep the dust and noise to a minimum.
We had a few challenges along the way with the typical problems of an old house and Mark figured out some great ways to solve them.
He coordinated with the subs well so there wasn't much down time.
The end result was way beyond our expectations. Our house looks AWESOME. We are so happy with it. We would highly recommend Mark and his team.
Kimberly Y.
Apr 2012
FANTASTIC JOB! As this was our only bathroom, we needed the bathroom done quickly. It was completed in a little over two weeks. We'd found out that the subfloor under the tub was rotting out (badly) and that it needed to be replaced. Since we had terrible beige tile all over, including on the ceiling, we decided to remodel the entire thing.
Marc sent over the estimate, which was reasonable, and assisted us with the options that we had. He was always available via text or phone to answer any questions that cropped up. The only minor snafu was that a bit of the tub was broken when it was ordered, so we had to wait while they special ordered a new one. It wasn't anything we couldn't handle.
His team would arrive in the morning, work through to about 4:00-4:30, and then leave. They always left the house in great condition - they'd put up plastic sheeting and tape it down to prevent too much dust from getting into the rest of the house.
Marc and his team were extremely personable and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to call and work with his expertise!
Marc sent over the estimate, which was reasonable, and assisted us with the options that we had. He was always available via text or phone to answer any questions that cropped up. The only minor snafu was that a bit of the tub was broken when it was ordered, so we had to wait while they special ordered a new one. It wasn't anything we couldn't handle.
His team would arrive in the morning, work through to about 4:00-4:30, and then leave. They always left the house in great condition - they'd put up plastic sheeting and tape it down to prevent too much dust from getting into the rest of the house.
Marc and his team were extremely personable and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to call and work with his expertise!
Lailja W.
Jun 2011
They did a wonderful job. We highly suggest them!
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FAQ
BayStar Builders, Inc. is currently rated 3.4 overall out of 5.
No, BayStar Builders, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
No, BayStar Builders, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BayStar Builders, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, BayStar Builders, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, BayStar Builders, Inc. does not offer warranties.