Bella Decks

Decks and Porches, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Outdoor Kitchens,

About us

BELLA DECKS IS A TREX PLATINUM PRO INSTALLER. We prefer you click to dial us directly as it helps us be the most responsive to your requests. BELLA DECKS INC is run by professionally qualified managers, experienced in all aspects of the building process. You can rely on us. We are committed to quality of service, integrity of conduct, and an overriding concern for your best interests at all times. Not sure what you want? Don't worry. Bella Decks INC will help you figure it out. We'll discuss your needs and expectations in detail. Getting to know you, your lifestyle, your tastes, your expectations, and your budget, is the most important part of our process. You'll receive an exact price quote and a detailed contract. We will travel through the tri-state area for decks over 400 square feet.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Decks,TREX COMPOSITE DECKS, PRESSURE TREATED DECKS, CEDAR DECKS, Additions. Garage Remodeling. Finish Carpentry. Cabinet Installation. Basements. Timbertech, Azek. Deckorators, Moistureshield decking.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7104 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
3%
3
6%
2
3%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 26-50 of 104 reviews

Caitlin R.
09/2017
2.0
decks
  + -1 more
Shopped around decided to go with these guys their price was right on par but I went them because of the initial professionalism and response time. After I informed them they were the contractors I choose. I never heard from them again, after multiple attempts to contact them.
Description of Work: Deck in the backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Bella Decks
Hi [Member Name Removed], We are truly sorry about your experience and this is not the experience we desire for our customers. We spoke with the sales rep and it appears that there was a lack of communication and follow up. The sales rep showed us he sent the contract and plan for the deck twice, both initially and again after you said you didn’t receive them. We never received the paperwork back. It is common for customers to change their minds and we don’t hear from them again. However, that obviously was not the case here. What should have happened is our rep should have followed up with you via phone to ensure you received the paperwork. We’ve implemented that as a mandatory process moving forward to ensure this doesn’t happen again. If you have not had your deck built yet, we would love the opportunity to build it. Please let us know if we can still help. Thank You, Frank Snell - Owner

Nikhil G.
09/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Very pleased with Frank and Doug's work on this large project. They provided deck drawings that effectively translated our vision into what the deck would actually look like, then quickly scheduled the job and worked with the city on the complicated permitting process. Their quote was not the cheapest but was competitive. Only one major hiccup during construction, during which Frank quickly came up with a remediation plan that was very reasonable. We communicated via email, phone and text and there were a few instances of miscommunication that were quickly resolved when we spoke in person. Throughout the project, Frank worked extra hard to accommodate our requests, even if they changed the scope of the plan slightly or extended the project completion timeline. Frank seems to be a genuinely nice person who wants to do a good job, not just make a buck. Overall deck looks great, and appears solidly built. City inspector found no major issues needing remediation. I'll be reaching out to Frank again for my next construction project, and would definitely recommend him to anybody looking to do major deck work.
Description of Work: Entire tear out of large cedar deck and rebuild with Trex. Updates to comply with code, slight change in layout.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Nicole B.
05/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Frank was a little hard to get a hold of at first but they started the work quickly, worked hard, and got it done in just a few days. They even spent the last day working in the rain to finish everything. The crew cleaned up well and the deck looks great!
Description of Work: Rebuild deck excluding framing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400

Natalia M.
05/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Frank met us late in the evening and was accommodating to our schedule. He sat down outside in our backyard and drew us a design for our deck and wrote down pricing with various materials. His pricing is very competitive and he was very friendly. It was nice to see the complete breakdown of costs so that you could see how he reached the total. No funny business trying to inflate the pricing with hidden costs.
Description of Work: Quote for a new deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Ted R.
05/2017
4.0
decks
  + -1 more
Bella's team was very helpful in designing our new deck. He was excellent with the installation and his team worked extremely hard even through bad weather to get the job done. After the work was completed, we found some minor issues. It took some time to get those addressed, but once scheduled, the team finished the job to our satisfaction. We are pleased with the outcome. We would hire him again.
Description of Work: Old deck was torn out and new deck was built.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bella Decks
We fixed issues as requested

Karen K.
04/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
We wanted a more open deck plan and made a unique request for a spiral Trex staircase. When calling local companies, no one had used the Trex spiral staircase kit yet so we met with some resistance with our quotes until we spoke with Bella Decks owner Frank. We had some unusual ideas and he was accommodating. We had some bumps in the road created by the Trex spiral staircase kit manufacturer, but Frank was true to his word and followed through with resolution to the issues that occurred.
Description of Work: We had existing upper and lower decks with loose railings, an unstable staircase, and buckling floor boards and wanted to replace our decks with composite.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000

Carolin P.
01/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
It was a very good experience and they did a good job. It was a good price and competitive.
Description of Work: Bella Decks built a deck for us. They did a consultation of what was best for us. They came up with a plan for building the deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Sanjay A.
12/2016
5.0
contractors, decks, pressure washing, woodworking
  + 2 more
The work was completed in time. He did extra work and I thank him very much for that. What ever little issue I faced was taken care of Frank personally. He can be totally trusted with the work and money. He is a very hard working man and willing to do anything it takes to complete the job to your satisfaction. He added extra cedar stuff to make my deck and railing stand out. You treat him nice and he will treat u even better.
Description of Work: Deck and Gazebo. Frank was very good to work with. He is hard pressed for time, but I was able to get my stuff done to my satisfaction. One more thing that make Frank stand out. He does pressure washing after the work is done that left my deck ready to use right away. You can always get hold of him and sometime I wonder how he manages it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

STEPHANIE B.
11/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Frank is one of the best contractors I have ever worked with. His price was very competitive, his workers worked extremely hard, and they built a beautiful composite deck. Our deck was an unusual shape and required unusual cuts and precision but he and his workers did it with mastery. Would highly recommend him
Description of Work: Removed old wood deck. Then installed a trek deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000

Piero M.
11/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Frank was punctual. His crew was very good, cooperative and very easy to talk to about my concerns. The work was completed in one week which was the time estimate given at the time of the signing of the contract. I was very pleased with the entire experience.
Description of Work: The removed a deck and built a new deck over the area of the deck and an old pool. The new deck was much larger, almost double in size.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,800

Robert E.
09/2016
5.0
decks, woodworking
  + 0 more
Very well. They helped us design a new deck to maximize space while minimizing cost. Their bid was way below their competitors. They got to us pretty quickly after pulling the permit and assembled the deck with remarkable speed and diligence. These guys work hard! Frank and his employees were all a pleasure to work with. Clean-up could have been a little better.
Description of Work: Old deck torn down, new deck built.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,260

Raymond M.
08/2016
3.0
decks
  + -1 more
The crew they had was using a very complicated diagram. They didn't interpret it correctly at all, which led to certain posts not lining up correctly. Eventually, one of the support beams forcibly bent due to the shoddy work. Using high school geometry I could have drawn a better diagram. They claim it was due to warped wood, but I know that's not the case. In fact, this winter I heard loud banging sounds I attributed to that of splitting wood. I think what it was their attempt to give us a cheaper crew with cheaper supplies.
Description of Work: We hired them to build a new deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bella Decks
This is not an accurate response. The customer wanted some things that were not permitted under residential building code. we tried our best to accommodate them.

Don & Diana S.
07/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
What a great company Frank has, A+ all around. In and out in one day. nice attention to detail. Would use again.
Description of Work: Tear out rotten cedar decking, replace with new treated pine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Rebecca S.
07/2016
3.0
decks
  + -1 more
Frank came out to provide us with an estimate for a womanized deck at our new condo. He was likeable and knew a lot about them. He gave us a ballpark idea of what it would cost. However, he said he would provide us with a more thorough and written estimate in a couple of days. We still haven't received the estimate nor heard back from him in over a week. Still waiting and wondering if this is who we should go with.
Description of Work: Gave verbal and a rough sketch for deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bella Decks
My apologies about your quote. I may have had the wrong email and sent incorrectly.

janice S.
05/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
It went well.Frank was always showing up to check on the progress of his workers & to make sure things were done ..he was always in contact with me through the process ..There was a delay due to getting my deck approved through my association in my condo complex.I had the trex transcend material so I won't have any maintenance to do..It was more expensive but worth it.Now I have a beautiful deck .
Description of Work: Frank & his crew came & tore down my old deck..Then started preparing to put up my new deck .it took them about 5 days in between the weather.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,300

Darlene C.
11/2015
5.0
decks, woodworking
  + 0 more
There was some delay in getting started on the project due to weather conditions which we obviously had no control over. Once work was started they were very efficient and professional. Even the city inspector knew it was Bella who did he work because of the quality of workmanship. Very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Removed old deck. Designed and replaced new trex deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy H.
11/2015
1.0
decks
  + -1 more
My first call he answered the phone but asked me to call him in case he forgets. Called again went to voicemail and couldn't leave a msg; mailbox full. Never received a return call. Was probably too busy but he should have at least told me so.
Description of Work: My first call he answered the phone but asked me to call him in case he forgets. Called again went to voicemail and couldn't leave a msg; mailbox full. Never received a return call. Was probably too busy but he should have at least told me so.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Bella Decks
I apologize about not crossing paths on the phone. We get text messages too if our phone is not answering or the voicemail is full. We will never reject a estimate to build a deck! We are a small company that is trying to do our best and grow every year. Please to not leave a bad rating if services are not rendered. We do not have your phone number on file. If you still have not had your services rendered, please call again so we can give you a quote. Thank you, Frank Snell

Jill M B.
10/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Very friendly, punctual, informative, helpful. The estimate was ex[plained in detail, drawings and examples were given to me. All of my questions were answered. Although I have decided on a stamped concrete patio Bella Decks would have been one of my top choices for a deck builder.
Description of Work: Received estimate for a composite deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Michele C.
09/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Really a good experience overall. They were helpful, timely, and did an outstanding job on our deck.
Description of Work: Replaced decking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Emily W.
09/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
It went very well, spent a lot of time reviewing details to get best possible quote to reflect what we are looking for
Description of Work: Visited twice to discuss various design options that we are considering

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65,000

CHRIS H.
08/2015
5.0
decks, roofing, siding
  + 1 more
Always responsive. Quoted competitively. The team were professional and did a great job, including addressing issues raised by the (very picky) inspectors in Birmingham and the unexpected discovery of a yellow jacket nest! Only two (very minor) gripes. There was some mud tracked onto the driveway that was then carried into the house by our dogs. Second was one facia board split and when I called there was no response. The deck looks great - like adding an extra room to the house.
Description of Work: Replaced deck. Planned new. Removed old. Regraded. Pulled permits and built new (much larger) deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Jeff A.
08/2015
1.0
decks
  + -1 more
Had a rough start with Frank Snell, but he is now scheduled to come and provided a quote today 8/10/15. I'm all about second chances, so I'll update a new review if and when work is completed. 2nd chance was a fail. No show. He then tried to call my cell about 4 times. I'M DONE!
Description of Work: Promised to quote. Was a no show. Begged for forgiveness. Was a no show again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Bella Decks
This homeowner contacted me unconventionally in the beginning. I was thus unable to catch his email on time before he left a bad review very quickly. I then called and scheduled an estimate on a day in my planner that was already pretty full and in fact on the busiest week of my year. I was in his area that evening but I did not happen to see his estimate written in my planner because I wrote it off to the side to make it fit. The next morning when I looked at his message and realized I made a mistake, I did try contacting him by phone, email, and even Facebook to apologize for my human error and let him know there was real human at the other end of line. I explained it was my fault on the messages and that I would like to reschedule, but there was no reply. I know for a fact that he received my apologies and just like in the beginning he had complete intent on leaving bad feedback. When I talked him, I could sense that he enjoyed a fierce stab in the back to small business guys like me that are trying to build their business. I never worked on his house.

virginia L.
07/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
When I called Frank for a quote he showed up the same day, was very friendly, and gave me an out the door price and drawing of my deck all in one visit, which is much more than I can say for most of the other companies I reached out to. Frank was very patient as I adjusted the design a few times on him. When we where ready to pull the trigger Frank promised delivery within one week of permit approval and he did not fail (again more than I can say about the other companies I reached out to). His crew came out the day after the permit was approved and started digging the post holes. They worked through one VERY hot day and one VERY rainy day with no complaint and a few days later I had a beautiful new deck. The experience of Frank and his new team definitely showed through in the construction and quality of the deck. If your looking for someone to build a deck, trust me, Frank is your guy.
Description of Work: Built a new PT deck on back of house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

David A.
07/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
I contacted Frank at Bella Decks for a quote to tear out a 10x10 deck on the back of my condo and replace it with a 20x10. Frank was very informative, you could tell right away that he was very knowledgeable. I was out of the way for him so to save time on the quote I took pictures of the old deck and annotated the photo to show where I wanted the new deck to extend to. I did have to follow up with him before I got the quote but his price was fair and his experience and good review sold me. In terms of price he fell somewhere in the middle not the most expensive and not the cheapest. It took a while to get started but I?m sure this is his busy season so that?s to be expected. My project was pretty small at $3800 (considering some of the decks reviewed here cost $40,000+) but his crew did a great job and really paid attention to detail. I had a few small details I wanted addressed after the job was done and although it took a few days (his crew was already assigned to another job) they did come back and address all of my issues. I am happy I went with Bella Decks. In the winter he does hardwood floors and other construction and I am so happy with their work that I will probably be calling him out for a quote to finish my basement.
Description of Work: Tore out an old 10x10 deck and replaced it with a 20x10 brand new deck with Cedar railings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Robert M.
07/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Our deck project went very well and in the end we were very pleased with the outcome of the project. Frank (owner of Bells Decks) met with me on two separate occasions prior to starting the project. He was very good at offering up suggestions as to how we could improve on the original deck plan. His suggestions improved the size of our deck and configured the stairs in such a way as to make them less noticeable and more functional. After seeing how many man hours went into completing the project, I can say without hesitation that his price for the work was extremely fair..........and the best of the couple of quotes I got before starting. He handled obtaining the township permit and his crew started the work when they said they would and finished it within the timeline he quoted me in the beginning. The crew worked everyday from about 8:30 am until 7:30-8:00 p.m., and their work effort was extraordinary. The end product was a wonderful Trex deck that we are very pleased and satisfied with. The quality of their workmanship was excellent and no corners were cut in getting the job done. The clean-up at the end of the project was good. All-in-all, I was very pleased to have selected Bella Decks to handle our project and I was very pleased to have worked with Frank. I had need to call him several times before and during the project, and every call I placed to him was either answered or promptly returned. Working with Frank and the Bella Decks crew was a pleasure from the beginning and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a deck project completed.
Description of Work: Tore out our old cedar deck and replaced it with a Trex deck that was about 40% larger than the original deck and reconfigured the stairs to be more attractive and out of the way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,400

Contact information

Bella Decks, Waterford, MI 48327

http://www.belladecks.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
262000491
Trade License Locale
MI
Trade License Authority
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Decks and Porches,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Unfinished Carpentry,
General Remodeling,
Framing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Basement Remodeling,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Garage and Shed Building

FAQ

Bella Decks is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bella Decks accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Bella Decks offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bella Decks offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bella Decks does not offer a senior discount.
No, Bella Decks does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Bella Decks offers warranties.
Bella Decks offers the following services: Decks,TREX COMPOSITE DECKS, PRESSURE TREATED DECKS, CEDAR DECKS, Additions. Garage Remodeling. Finish Carpentry. Cabinet Installation. Basements. Timbertech, Azek. Deckorators, Moistureshield decking.

Contact information

Bella Decks, Waterford, MI 48327

http://www.belladecks.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM