WE HAD NO COMPLAINTS WITH DAVE'S WORK FOR THE FIRST 4 WEEKS. THEN OUR PROJECT DROPPED IN HIS PRIORITY, & HIS QUALITY OF WORK, COMMITMENT, & RESPONSIVENESS PLUMMETED. DAVE MADE COMMITMENTS TO WORK & NEVER SHOWED OR CALLED US TO CANCEL. AFTER THE BULK OF THE PROJECT WAS FINISHED IN FEBRUARY, HIS WORKERS WERE HERE ONLY 4 TIMES UNTIL THE CITY THREATENED HIS BOND IN AUGUST. HIS POOR COMMUNICATION WAS A PROBLEM NOT ONLY WITH US BUT ALSO WITH HIS CREW, AS THEY OFTEN SHOWED UP UNPREPARED. WE HAD TO PROD DAVE TO FULLY COMPLETE HIS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MOST BASIC TASKS (E.G. CAULKING THE SINK), SHOWING US THAT HIS QUALITY STANDARDS ARE BELOW ACCEPTABLE. HE WAS HIGHLY UNPROFESSIONAL & UNPLEASANT TO WORK WITH RUDE, ARGUMENTATIVE, & FULL OF EXCUSES. WE RECOMMEND ANYONE WHO SIGNS A CONTRACT WITH DAVE TO HAVE A VIDEO/AUDIO TAPE OF EVERY CONVERSATION, AS HE REMEMBERED CONVERSATIONS IN HIS OWN WAY & THEN ACCUSED US OF LYING.
Description of Work: WE HIRED STAR CONSTRUCTION (DAVE BELLELI) TO COMPLETE A ROUGHLY 100-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION ONTO OUR KITCHEN, ADDING ABOUT 3 FEET TO THE LENGTH OF THE KITCHEN, A HALF BATH, BACK DOOR, AND PANTRY. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDED CONCRETE WORK IN THE DRIVEWAY. FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE ON TOP OF THE CONTRACT PRICE, DAVE INSTALLED FOUR CUSTOM-BUILT CABINETS AND REPLACED THE COUNTERTOPS. DAVE ESTIMATED THAT THE ENTIRE PROJECT WOULD TAKE 4-6 WEEKS; INSTEAD, IT TOOK 10 MONTHS AND HOURS OF AGGRAVATING PHONE CALLS (PROJECT WAS STARTED 12/1/04, FINISHED 9/28/05).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$30,000
JILL W.
09/2002
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
DAVID BELLELI WAS WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH--EXTREMELY PUNCTUAL, POLITE, AND NEAT. I WILL DEFINITELY HIRE HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: REMOVAL OF CLOSET WALL TO OPEN UP THE CLOSET TO THE ROOM; PATCHING AND SANDING HOLES TO CREATE SMOOTH WALLS
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
JOHN & LORI M.
10/2001
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
THEY ARE SO CARING AND BUILD BEAUTIFUL STUFF. WHEN QUALITY COUNTS CALL THEM.
Description of Work: REMODELING OF ATTIC INTO A STUDY.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
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FAQ
STAR CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Yes, STAR CONSTRUCTION offers free project estimates.
No, STAR CONSTRUCTION does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, STAR CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
No, STAR CONSTRUCTION does not offer emergency services.
No, STAR CONSTRUCTION does not offer warranties.
STAR CONSTRUCTION offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REMODELING AND ADDITIONS. ALSO BUILDS DECKS, PORCHES, & GARAGES. DOES NEW ROOFS, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL.