Bella Brothers Construction Inc

Before we hired them, we must have spoken with at least 15 other contractors. Several estimates over our price range, other contractors low-balled the job, couldn't give us what we wanted, or just didn't give us the confident, reliable, creative and responsive vibe that we were looking for. Fortunately for us, we came across Bella Brothers and it felt like the right fit after our first interview. We had a very honest conversation about the project and Tom seemed to have the experience in rowhome renovations that we were looking for. Over several rounds of emails and in-person meetings, Tom worked with us to draw up a contract with all of our must-haves, that was also within our budget and timeline. He was very careful to make sure we stayed within our budget, which we appreciated. He also let us contact several references, who all had great things to say. Bella Brothers also had one main asset that differentiated them from all of the competition that we considered - their full-time designer, Arsan and a boutique showroom. Not a single contractor that we spoke to offered either a designer or a showroom - for a project of this scale to a very design-oriented couple that's completely new to renovation, this was invaluable. Both Arsan and Tom helped guide us through the design process and were patient, thoughtful and informative throughout. Where other contractors said "no it can't be done," Tom and Arsan found a way. Alternatively, for instances where we wanted something particular and it just wasn't a great idea, Arsan would give us his honest opinion and propose viable alternate suggestions. Visiting their showroom made the process easy - they had samples of most of the finishings (floors, tiles, knobs, cabinets, etc) in their showroom so we got to see everything in person before we made any decisions, and didn't have to shop around to a ton of extra stores on our own if we didn't want to. Both Arsan and Tom had some really great ideas that formed the backbone of our entire project, and they were always available for questions and advice. I'm not sure how we would have gotten to where we are today without their expertise! In regards to cost - During our initial meeting with Tom, he said his strategy is to budget for everything upfront so that there aren't any surprises down the road, and that turned out to be true. There were no "surprise" cost increases during the entire project for things that Tom's team didn't account for. The only cost increases were additional items that we decided to add to the scope on our own (either because we didn't think of it in our initial contract, or we simply changed our mind). Not a single cost increase was due to an oversight on Tom's team. The cost increases that we added seemed fair and aligned with the additional scope of work - they didn't price gouge us when we added to the scope. They were quick to issue change orders and manage our account accurately. As for timing - the project only went slightly over our timeframe, but that was okay for our situation. We moved out of our house during the renovation to help speed up the process and they completed the project well before the time our rental expired - the timing was pretty much perfect for us. We had enough time to move out and enough time to leisurely move back in. In regards to quality - Bella Brothers didn't go the "cheap" route - we have lived in the house for 5 months so far, and everything is functioning smoothly, looks great, and seems to be very durable and good quality. My husband had a friend who knows a lot about the contracting industry visit mid-way through the build, and the commented that the materials used in the construction were high quality materials and he was very impressed with the work (which is nothing my husband and I would have been able to tell on our own). As clients, I'm pretty sure that we were on the demanding, meticulous, hyper-focused and particular side -- I know that we were not "easy" clients. We had a very particular vision and planned to stick to it. There were also times where we changed our mind - even though some work had to be reversed to accommodate our decision. Not once during the process did the Bella Brothers team make us feel like we were too demanding or asking too much - they were incredibly accommodating to all of our requests and (not exaggerating) hundreds of emails and many phone calls we must have made during this process. We had a few difficult demands that were not easy to fulfill - somehow, they managed to make it all happen, even when it wasn't easy. We were very impressed with how responsive they were to all of our detailed needs. Not everything went perfectly - towards the end of the project, we noticed that the pace started to slow down and some of the finishing work was not as meticulous, careful or clean. There were several issues that needed to be addressed after the build was completed (scratches in dents in cabinet doors, dented microwave door, etc). While most of the major issues were addressed, it took a lot of time and some of it had to take place after we moved in. The house was cleaned before we moved in, but some areas were still dusty and dirty from construction, (especially the basement), and we were left to clean these areas on our own. Anything major was addressed, but it was frustrating to experience after most of the job went very well. We do have some important pointers for anyone considering working with Bella Brothers (or any contractor for that matter.) As with any contractor and project of this scale (this isn't singular to Bella Brothers), we advise that you hammer out every detail in your contract before signing - try to think of everything upfront and take your time doing so (we hammered out our details over several months, before we even met Bella Brothers). Run your details by any family members or friends who have been through this before. If you're fully renovating your home, go into it knowing that it will take up a large majority of your free time (almost like a second job) and will require a lot of effort on your end to make a billion different decisions. Don't make assumptions - get everything in writing. But on top of that, just know that you won't be able to think of every single detail before you sign your contract. You will change your mind on a few things, and you will realize new things you need once you've gotten past a certain stage. Leave room for a "contingency plan" for these instances - don't sign at your max budget. Based on our experience, we would definitely recommend Bella Brothers. They helped us turn a dream into reality. Yes, our project was frustrating at times and took up a lot of our time - but that's due to the nature of this project and the time we chose to put into this.

They are very ridiculously expensive. When we had tom had to our home for a kitchen estimate we were told we had to go to his showroom to buy appliances. And he wanted to put a Range next a refrigerator we everyone knows can't put a heating stage next to a cooking system. What an idiot. Don't recommended them at all ,, - absolutely horrible

somewhat pushy, would ask all sorts of questions that didn't give me any information, reminded me of a used car salesman.

We met with Tom Denicolo Sr. in early spring 2016. Tom was very knowledgeable and assisted us in considering the pluses and minuses of the elements we had in mind. He was frank in discussing the range of products he offered and helpful in identifying which products would best serve our needs. He walked us through the entire process guiding our design decisions, explaining what would be involved, how long it would take to complete the job and where we would stand in the construction queue should we decide to go with his company. Following the meeting Tom provided us with a detailed estimate. Bella Brothers was the third estimate we considered and the middle bidder. Based on Tom’s understanding of what we wanted and his knowledge of what was needed to reach our goals we decided to look no further and entered an agreement with Bella Brothers. Before construction began we requested several design changes. We spoke with Bella Brothers office staff, who were always very knowledgeable, helpful and polite. Phone calls routed to Tom and emails written to him were always promptly and courteously answered. We were kept well informed of what was going on and the costs of our desired design changes. The construction crew managed by Tom Denicolo Jr. was very proficient- excellent craftsmen and professional in manner. The job was completed in the expected timeframe and on budget. The finished job looks great! We are very satisfied; we would use Bella Brothers again and have highly recommended them to neighbors. This is an A+ company that delivers on its promises with a high quality product.

Very smoothly. And looks wonderful.

Just a few moments ago, I called Bella Brothers and asked for Thomas (the company contact listed here on Angie's List), and was rudely told, "He's not in the office today, call back tomorrow," and then immediately hung up on. Talk about lousy customer service. This business has some pretty great reviews, but I was so turned off by the lack of customer service, that I will no longer consider them to complete my gut renovation job valued at AT LEAST $50K.

The job took aorund 5-6 weeks because of the need for a complete demo and them running all kinds of new pipes including sewer and ventilation which took quit a while. Danny and Jim were a remarkable crew and worked quickly, quitely and efficiently each day. These two guys did a tremendous job and always left the house clean and neat. Tom and Arsan had great ideas and plans and really worked with us on the layout and the materials. Eric was our foreman again this time and he was terrific, as usual. Additionally, Christina in the office is always a pleasure to deal with and is happy and cheerful and remembers you even if it is after a few years. Before using Bella Brothers, we had used some other contractors with mixed performance. Some were good and a few were down right horrible and really made us leary of hiring anyone to do contracting ever again. Our kitchen/addition and bathroom remodels with Bella Brothers have made us feel confident that there are great companies out there owned and staffed by great people that want to do a terrific job. I can't thank them enough for the beautiful job they did on our bathroom remodel and the previous kitchen/addition. They have reaffirmed my faith in people doing the right thing and delivering quality for a reasonable price. I will use them for any additional projects that I have in the future and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Tom and Team!!!!!!!!!

I have nothing but praise for Bella Brothers Construction. My husband and I decided to have our kitchen and master bath remodeled, as well as hardwood flooring put down on the entire first floor. Bella Brothers showed up on time for the estimate, the additional consultations, and all the days involving on-site construction. Each member of Bella-- from Tom giving us an estimate, Arsan working with us on the design, Eric our project manager, to Danny and Jim who executed the construction-- was courteous, detail-oriented and extremely knowledgeable. We are thrilled with the quality of our gourmet kitchen, luxurious bath, and hardwood flooring.

Fantastic. Could not ask for a better experience. Bella was very patient as we walked through my needs and their proposal. The contract was clear and specified exactly what was to be done. Each trade arrived on-time as scheduled, each did a great job, and each cleaned up very well. Throughout the process, the field manager visited our house to make sure everything was done correctly. We are extremely satisfied and would not hesitate to use Bella Brothers again.

We had a great experience with Bella Brothers. The work is beautiful and was done in a reasonable amount of time. They were quick to give us a working bathtub which was very important to us and they were very responsive with our questions and concerns. I hope to hire them again for future projects!

OMG, i have never had contractors who took the project so seriously. there was no fooling around. If they said they would be there Tuesday, they were there. And different guys did different things and it was like clockwork. i never had to call and question where they were that day. The job got completed in a timely manner by the most professional contractors i ever worked with. they were fast to clean up and remove debris and when i added a task, they were right there performing same. Bottom Line, they are now my go to contractors. And all sweet guys. ~Fran Giaquinto

Tom showed up to look and discuss the job so he could provide an estimate. Unfortunately, it took nearly 3 weeks, 2 emails and a phone call to finally get him to actually work out the estimate. The estimate was 38% higher than the other estimates we received for the same job. Perhaps the job was too small and he wanted to discourage us from hiring them; perhaps they are too busy to respond to a customer in a timely manner. Tom was very personable, but the service turn-a-round time was WAY out of line and the price WAY TOO high compared to comparable companies.

It went very well. Tom and his staff gave me a beautiful, custom kitchen with everything I asked for. So modern and efficient, I love cooking in it. The process was well organized from designs and layouts to demolition to installation and all the way to the final touch ups. About the process and execution - After a delay in starting based on my decision to change course, it all went smoothly. Arsan, the designer, knew what could be done and drafted up a great plan. The materials we used were top notch and I ordered most everything right in the showroom. I was only responsible for ordering my own appliances and lighting, just had to schedule my delivery. Eric and his crew did a great job, they were professional, knowledgeable and courteous, answering any questions I had. And they were flexible when on-the-spot changes needed to be made. Danny and his crew finished off the final touches to my satisfaction. I had gotten a number of estimate before going with Bella Bros and I feel I definitely got a good deal. It all turned out just great! I would recommend them to anyone considering a remodeling project.

We met with Tom Denicolo Sr. in early spring 2016. Tom was very knowledgeable and assisted us in considering the pluses and minuses of the elements we had in mind. He was frank in discussing the range of products he offered and helpful in identifying which products would best serve our needs. He walked us through the entire process guiding our design decisions, explaining what would be involved, how long it would take to complete the job and where we would stand in the construction queue should we decide to go with his company. Following the meeting Tom provided us with a detailed estimate. Bella Brothers was the third estimate we considered and the middle bidder. Based on Tom’s understanding of what we wanted and his apparent knowledge of what was needed to reach our goals we decided to look no further and entered an agreement with Bella Brothers. Before construction began we requested several design changes. We spoke with Bella Brothers office staff, who were always very knowledgeable, helpful and polite. Phone calls routed to Tom and emails written to him were always promptly and courteously answered. We were kept well informed of what was going on and the costs of our desired design changes. The construction crew managed by Tom Denicolo Jr. was very proficient- excellent craftsmen and professional in manner. The job was completed in the expected timeframe and on budget. The finished job looks great! We are very satisfied; we would use Bella Brothers again and recommend them highly. This is an A+ company that delivers on its promises with a high quality product.

Both bathrooms were original to the house (1962) and had to be completely torn out and remodeled. Being without both showers was very difficult but the solution they came up with was to put a temporary shower in our basement. At first i thought no way that will work but is was the perfect solution for our family of 5. We didn't need to use our friends and neighbors showers and it was only for 5 weeks. Our baths were designed with every feature we wanted and we love them. The designer gave me three options and we totally changed the layout and enlarged the master bath by utilizing master bedroom and hall bath space so we could fit in a soaking tub. The contractors were very clean and put protective flooring and paper on the walls and doors so nothing was disturbed. They were on time every day and always pleasant. They also kept me up to date on what was coming next. This was our first major remodel and are very pleased with the outcome. We love our new bathrooms and so do our family and friends. Wish we would have done this years ago! Thank you Bella Brothers for a great job!

This is the first time we have used a contractor in our house. I have always done my own work. We found this contractor to be very clean and efficient. the men were friendly, professional,clean,and well versed on everything I questioned them on in reference to the work being done. I have and would in the future refer them to anyone in need of a good contractor.

We contracted Bella Brothers to construct a Master Bath suite which entailed combining an existing small bathroom and a spare bedroom that we were not using. Once the wall was knocked down between the two rooms, the overall size of the bathroom is now approximately 12' x 16'. This was our dream bathroom to be constructed in our dream house which we never intend to leave. We had always envisioned this master bath ever since we bought the house three years ago, and we considered five contractors for this important project in our house before signing with Bella. Bella Brothers did an excellent job in seeing our vision become a reality. There were 5 main elements that we wanted for our master bathroom suite (aside from a toilet): - A walk-in shower with rain head fixture - A large double vanity with granite countertops - A whirlpool tub and tub deck - A heated flooring system w/ programmable thermostat - A new large casement window overlooking our back yard Bella's designer, Arsan, worked with us to address all of these elements. Arsan first visited our house to get an overview of the project, take measurements and come up with a rough sketch. Once Arsan came up with his initial design, Tom, the owner of Bella reached out to us with a rough budget for the project. Once we determined that the cost of the project was within our budget, we then visited Bella's showroom to address the details (tile, colors, fixtures, vanity cabinets, etc.). At this point, we executed the contract. My wife and I felt comfortable in working with Arsan and Tom, and we were then introduced to the Project Manager, Eric, who would be overseeing the job at our house. Everyone at Bella's office was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Christina contacted us to set up the various meetings, and was always very accommodating to fit our schedule. The only drawback to the entire project was the time it took for Bella to begin work. It was a solid five months from the time we signed the contract until Bella began construction. Eric and Tom, along with a couple of their subcontractors visited our house during this time to nail down some small details. While this extended time was a bit frustrating, my wife and I were patient, and not in rush, and our only desire regarding our schedule was to have the project finished by the end of the year, which Bella accomplished. Once construction started, my wife and I were extremely satisfied as to how the project was executed. All told, the project began in late September, and was essentially completed by early December, which is the duration that Tom and Eric had initially told us. The subcontractors were all lined up and ready to work, and there was never a large "gap" of inactivity. Someone was at our house almost every day working, and on those days where there was no activity, Eric always reached out to me to let me know why, and what the next step in the project was going to be. All of the subcontractors were very polite and professional during the entire experience. There were no surprises during this project, and the questions that Eric had for me were generally for aesthetic purposes - such as the final location of the shower bench, the location of the shower fixtures, etc. Otherwise, Eric always appeared to have everything under control. I also really appreciated Eric's efforts to keep me informed of what progress was being made. This was a large, expensive project for us, and Eric treated it as such and extended us every courtesy. Danny was the lead carpenter for our project, and he took care of the demolition, framing, drywall, and putting in our new windows. Danny and his crew were always polite and respectful of our home. Our home was covered with plastic sheeting and sheet paper to protect the walls against damage and for dust control. Floor protection sheeting was also installed for the traffic areas. The crew would vacuum every day and leave our house in cleanest condition possible. One bump during the project was that during the painting of our new bathroom, my wife and I found that the color we picked was not to our liking once we saw it on the walls. We immediately called Eric to find out what our options were. Eric told me that if we could pick out a new color immediately, he would have the painter re-paint the room. The room was re-painted with our second paint choice the very next day, with NO additional charge. Also, when we were finalizing the contract, we informed Bella that we had two in-wall air conditioning units on our first floor that we wanted removed, and needed new insulation and drywall installed in these areas, along with installation of matching siding. We had agreed that it would be a time and materials item of the overall contract. Bella Brothers performed this side job for us during the project, and again, at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. My wife and I were very surprised and happy about this, as we were completely expecting to be charged for the services which we requested and which Bella performed. It was an extremely nice gesture on Bella's part to provide this for us and not charge us at the end of the project. Also, it was my understanding that our town required Bella to go above and beyond and provide an architectural structural floor design in order to be issued construction permits. This additional design was due to the additional floor loading of our whirlpool tub. My wife and I were expecting to be charged for this unanticipated cost, and again, Bella did not request any additional payment for this additional professional design. My wife and I are presently enjoying our new Master Bath suite to the fullest. It was everything we hoped it would be. From the beautiful view or our property from the new casement window, to the 80-degree heated tile floor we walk on every morning, we are completely satisfied with the work Bella Brothers performed for us. Bella told us a budget number, and they stuck to it, even though there were reasonable opportunities for them to increase the cost of the project. Every member of Bella's team was professional, polite, they listened to us, and they were respectful of our home. I would not hesitate to hire Bella Brothers, Inc. for any other renovations to my home!

This was a big deal purchase and it did not turn out. The estimate they made was too high so I did not use them. The consultation was good.

Everything went smoothly once Bella Bros. were able to get the permit from the city. There was a hold up at the Dept. of Licenses and Inspections that resulted in added costs that Bella Bros. did not pass on to us. The job started as soon as the permit came through, and was then completed within the general estimated time frame. The workers were polite and professional, and the project manager responded promptly to questions as they arose. The price was a bit higher than other contractors we got bids from, but we felt we got what we paid for.

Tom, Arsan, Eric, and especially Danny (the main carpenter) were good to work with. All the work except painting was done in 3 weeks, 15 days. That was important for us, we didn't want it to drag out. Painting took 2 days, except there was some confusion about painting one window, so the painter had to come out one more morning for that. Tom (the owner/boss) is a nice guy/salesman as you plan out the kitchen, etc. He then turns hard-nosed once you get the work down in writing and the price agreed to, which I think is entirely appropriate. This was our first time hiring a contractor for a big job, so the big lesson for me is to really go over that itemized work order listing, and step through the whole process in your mind both at the showroom and at your house - you've got 3 days before it's finalized. The only disagreement we had was over painting a bay window, which wasn't explicitly listed. In the end Tom agreed to paint it since it was a fairly obvious thing that should have been done, and was a pretty small piece of work for us to be disagreeing about. Other items to note: certain cabinet options that we thought we were getting in the showroom turned out to be not available in the York cabinet line from Wolf. These were substituted to our satisfaction. On our side, they had us order some of the nonstandard cabinet organizers (woodworkers express has great prices FYI). We took a vacation in the middle of the work. No problems. Danny fed our fish for us. As I said, Danny (and his helper, whose name I forgot) was very good, very professional work. I think Danny did all the plumbing, electrical, etc. The granite installers were separate, and Bella has their own painter who I didn't meet. They cleaned up each night, and were very polite on days when Grandma was home with our 4 year old (one day/week). They used plastic across all the doors, shop-vaced each night, etc. Personally, I went in and swabbed up sheet rock dust with damp cloths/mop during the first week, which I think really kept the dust down after the first week. Otherwise, it will float around your house for the full duration. In terms of price... Bella came in with a competitive price during a pretty busy time of the year. We might have shaved say $5k off w one of those contractors that ends up taking 8 weeks to do the job, but I'm not so sure. Things add up pretty fast. Bella has a high volume I think, a couple different teams on different projects, etc. We got 2 other quotes, and they were the same ballpark, but they weren't very responsive even in generating the quote. So, I'd recommend Bella Brothers, and would use them again.

Having interviewed many contractors, Arsan the designer at Bella brothers was the only one that not only shared our vision, but improved on it. It was so much fun to work with him throughout the project. He was attentive and knowledgable and familiar with current design traits. My interaction with Eric the project manager, he is the face of the project and kept us informed every step of the way. He was a great Liason through the company. He made himself available at any time for Any issues or concerns. My schedule can tend to be hectic but he was accommodating throughout. The carpenters, Danny amd Jim, we're professional, wonderful, unobtrusive, clean. There was minimal noise, disruption and diet. Keep in mind we gutted the bathroom as well as a new kitchen floor. How they kept it so tidy, Remians a mystery. You come for Arsan designer extraordinaire and stay for Eric, Danny and Jim We will use them for every project and you should too

Every employee I dealt with was prompt and courteous in responding to any of my questions. Hallway walls and furniture in the area were all covered. I left in the morning and returned each evening and didn't even know work was being done, everything was so clean. The workmanship was top notch. It was a stress free experience. My bathroom is beautiful. I would, without hesitation, recommend Bella Brothers.

Tom came out to give estimate. Very professional, friendly, and approachable. He showed up on time, which I love. I am very keen on being punctual and honest, and look for those traits in others. I felt very comfortable talking with him. He answered any questions that came up with quick responses. I had to put off project for now. But, when time comes to start, bella brother will definitely be getting my business.

In January 2014, our three bedroom home was destroyed by fire; smoke and water damage. The house was stripped down to the studs, this was a total renovation. We decided to add a two story addition which included a master suite, first floor powder room and family room. This was an additional 442 square feet to be added to our home. We had an independent Architect who helped with the design. A friend referred us to Angie?s List to help assist us in finding a contractor who could handle this job. After several bids and estimates we came across Bella Brother?s Construction website. After reviewing the website and reviewing Angie?s list we called the company. Christina professionally answered the telephone, explained the assessment process and scheduled the appointment with Tom. The appointment was scheduled within a reasonable time. Tom met us at our home and he took time walking through each room and listening to our vision for our home. Within twenty-four hours Tom called us back with ideas and improvements on our original drawings. We met with the company?s Interior Designer Arsan who was absolutely fabulous. He methodically helped us with kitchen design, bathroom design, cabinetry and flooring. Arsan had an array of patterns and designs for us to choose from allowing us to maintain our theme throughout the house. The material used in the house was of high quality. Once we signed the contact and all permits were obtain the work began. The subcontractors were all professional and respectful of our house. They cleaned up the worksite daily and were very courteous towards our neighbors. They even shoveled the snow of my senior citizen neighbor?s house. We were able to visit the site daily while the team was working without any incident. Tom did a great job keeping the lines of communication open by responding to emails, text and phone calls. A work schedule was given and the team kept within the time frame. Our project took seven months to complete. Once the work was completed the house passed all inspections; electrical, heating and plumbing systems. The follow-up team completed repairs in a timely fashion. The company does offer a warranty on all the workmanship. If there is a complaint about the company it would be we could not afford all of the upgrades and the building codes became annoying with our design plan. While there are some projects that were not completed to our satisfaction they are minor in the overall scope of the work. We are grateful for Bella Brothers they renovated our entire house. We would recommend this company to complete any remodeling project in your home. The final grade is A for design, workmanship and material and a B for communication and follow-up.

Our kitchen was outdated, dark and cramped, and the fridge was too far away from the stove and sink for a good workflow. Aside from updating the cabinets and countertops and adding a hood and backsplash, we were looking to open up the kitchen/dining room wall to increase the space, move the fridge, and also enlarge the window over the sink to let in more natural light. After an initial search on Angie?s List, we contacted three companies. We had a budget in mind of about $40k, and we wanted to see if that could get us all of the structural changes that we wanted. The first company asked us our budget right away on the phone and said they wouldn?t come out to give us an estimate unless we were willing to pay $50-60k. The second company asked our budget on the phone and said they could work with that, then they came out to take measurements and hear our requests. They came back with an estimate of $52k for a design that only updated the cabinets and countertops but had a footprint that was about the same; we wouldn?t get more open space and natural light like we wanted. Then we contacted Bella Brothers. Right away we liked that they didn?t ask us our budget. They said they like to take measurements and discuss what we wanted first, then they would come back with an estimate, and if it was in line with our expectations, we could move forward into a more detailed design. They didn?t want to cut corners on their design just to try to fit into an initial budget. Tom and Arsan came to our house one evening when my husband and I were both home from work. We liked how they interacted and could see that they worked well together. We could also tell from their questions and suggestions that they really knew what they were talking about. Tom took measurements and Arsan did some sketches and notes while they asked us what we were looking to do with the project. We felt like they really listened to us and stayed long enough to get a good idea of what we wanted. After that meeting they came back with an initial project scope and an estimate of $43-47k. It was close enough to our budget and sounded like it had what we were looking for, so we set up a meeting with them that week in their showroom to see the design details. When we saw the design we loved it; they were able to move the wall and give us a relocated and larger passage into the dining room plus a larger window over the sink within that budget. We chose cabinets, tops, backsplash, sink, faucet, and drawer pulls at that meeting (so make sure you?ve done your research on colors and materials beforehand like we had or you may feel this part is rushed). Arsan listened to what we wanted and when his ideas differed from ours, he balanced well between going along with our choices in some cases, and in other cases pushing back when he had a strong opinion (and in all of those cases he turned out to be right). We signed with them at that meeting. We ended up choosing a higher quality cabinet than the lowest end of our budget so we settled on a price of about $45.5k (not including appliances). Work started about a month later. Demo was done in a day, and the job moved steadily forward; at the end of each day we were amazed at how much was accomplished. Brad was a conscientious foreman; he worked steadily and efficiently while keeping an eye on quality and making sure to clean up at the end of the day. Eric managed the project smoothly, coordinating the scheduling of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, flooring, and painters to fill the days and keep the project moving forward. Even things we thought would be difficult seemed to go without a hitch: the wall was moved, including relocating ductwork and electrical wires and installing a support beam, to give us the extra space we wanted. The subcontractors were all very professional as well. We were especially impressed with the floor work; the subcontractor was very conscientious and clearly wanted to do the job right. One day while we were away, he and his crew sanded the floor and started staining with the color we had chosen, but he didn't like how the color was turning out. He stopped the job until we came home, to show us how it was going, and we agreed that the color was not looking the same as it had in the sales brochure for that stain. He offered to re-sand that part and stain in a different color (one that he chose that he thought was closer to what we wanted), and it came out much better. We think the finished kitchen is beautiful and the quality we got for this price is incredible. The new design is more open and the workflow is much more efficient, and now we love cooking in this space. We particularly like the breezeway to the dining room; it?s a really unique feature with the open shelves, and it looks great. When we redo our bathrooms in the future we will definitely call Bella Brothers!