When we decided to remodel and relocate our master bathroom and closet, we started looking for contractors to handle the build process from start to finish. After consulting with four different companies, we ultimately decided on Bela based on their customer testimonials, beautiful pictures of completed projects, and most importantly the strong impression we got from Ben, the owner. Once we agreed to move forward with Bela, a detailed scope of work was drawn up detailing all of the different phases of the project like architectural plans and permitting, demolition, framing, electrical/plumbing, etc. After coming to an agreement on scope, price, and timeline, we were introduced to Michael our project manager to begin the process. Michael helped us every step of the way, making sure all key subcontractors were scheduled exactly when they needed to be. He and the Bela team also provided us with a detailed sheet of rough and finishing items that we would need to decide on and acquire for the project. This made keeping track items needing to be purchased, project style, and budget really easy and allowed us to always stay two steps ahead of the work. We didn't elect for a designer/decorator for this project, however Bela absolutely has you covered if that's something you'd like for your project. Once our permits and plans were approved and demolition began, we really saw the payoff of going with Bela. Every single one of the tradesmen on their team, from plumbers to framers to electricians to tile experts to painters were some of the most polite, punctual, high quality, and above all clean that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. The site foreman, Tal, worked hand in hand with Michael and ensured that no detail was left out and that every stage was prepped and completed in the best possible order. Our project was completed within our agreed-upon timeframe, had only slight scope of work adjustments due to unforeseen complications with our mid-century home's plumbing, and turned out even better than we could have imagined. Choosing Bela was one of the best decisions we've ever made for our home, and we can't recommend them enough. If you're looking for an expert contractor that is clean, detail-oriented, reliable, and fairly priced, look no further than Bela! read more

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I HIGHLY recommend the the team at Bela Development! When my wife and I decided that we wanted to turn our two car garage in to an ADU, we met and talked with a lot of people but Bela Development was far and beyond the best. Our project managers, Roei and Shay were really great, they were everything you would want in managers when constructing a big project like this, they very thoroughly explained to us every step of the process of getting permits, hiring the right people, drawing a blue print for our dream ADU. They collaborated with us every step of the way, because me and my wife travel so much they were really accommodating and patient, and never lost the enthusiasm for our project. Great at communication as well, they had a prompt and clear answer to any and all of the question we had. The project is ready to go and the Bela team is in place, we're very excited too, as soon as we get back home from our travels, we can start on our ADU. We actually learned so much from them that now we're thinking of other projects around our house so we can work with them again. We had such a great experience working with Bela. read more

Michael, Ben, Tom and the rest of the team did such a great job! We needed a refresh to our downstairs bath and couldn't be happier with the turnout. We also wanted a window put into the entryway, as the area was pretty dark and they did that too. They can pretty much accomplish anything you throw at them. Their communication was great as they were quick to respond and keep us updated on everything. They were also very accommodating of our schedule. Will definitely use them on future projects. read more

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In June of 2022 we woke up with extensive water damage to our home. Our floors were buckled, doors wouldn't close properly and as we soon learned the water damage had affected almost all our flooring and 3/4 of our drywall, and our shower and bathroom tiling. I hired Bela Development to renovate my home because Ben was eager to listen to all my concerns regarding the project, working with insurance (tricky), and gave me confidence that the project was going to be done right. I was 100% satisfied with the quality of the repairs, the communication, and the time it took to complete. Ben's "go-to" guy on the team, Cesar was professional, patient and on top of the details. He made sure all the little and big details were addressed. I would not hesitate to recommend Bela Development or to use them on future projects. Great job! read more

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Our contractors made a beautiful kitchen for us to our exact specifications and really paid close attention to what we wanted. We had been looking at other contractors, but David impressed us by bringing an almost-perfect reimagining of our kitchen to our second meeting based on our inspirations, and was both respectful and supportive of our vision while giving good guidance and helpful opinions throughout the process. We have a small kitchen area, and they also proposed that they push our pantry back to counter depth and knock down some soffits that were making the room feel closed-off, which was a great idea and made the whole area feel so open. It was a very good experience overall and mostly chugged along great. One big setback was that the cabinet installers drilled through a waterline and it wound up flooding the entire kitchen floor and nearby bathroom floor, which led to a setback in the timeline. But Bela's team made it right and paid for the new flooring for both rooms, and ultimately it wasn't a big deal, just a delay. We appreciated that they owned up to it immediately and handled it without fuss. The kitchen is super beautiful, well-made with attention paid to quality, unique, and we get compliments on it every time we have visitors. The pricing was very reasonable, especially given that every aspect of it was custom-made and a perfect fit for us. Any issues we had or any requests like adding another shelf to the cabinets, they handled and did a great job with. Best of all, it feels gorgeous and clean and open to cook in. After a summer off from cooking due to the remodeling schedule, I was excited to be back in the kitchen and immediately started churning out bread and soup and huge group meals for friends. It just feels nice to spend time in the new kitchen. We would absolutely consider working with David and his team for future remodeling projects and recommend them highly. read more

We hired Bela to do a complete exterior remodel of our 1936 Studio City house, as well as to tackle a few interior projects inside. We "interviewed" a handful of contractors before deciding. We were searching for someone who was honest, could deliver high quality results, and had that hard to quantify quality of someone who just "gets it". At our first meeting I found Ben and Shay to be knowledgeable, personable and straightforward. In combination with seeing other work they've done, their personalities (getting along with and liking your contractor is important), and their willingness to work with us on budget, we felt Bela was the best fit for us. My vision for the house was a carefully and thoughtfully designed refresh for an old house in a charming neighborhood that could look brand new or like a meticulously maintained 86 year old house, while keeping all of the character and warmth of the house intact. My husband and I are both very detail oriented and thorough people, meaning we don't accept messy and don't let mistakes slide, which can probably make us a challenging client set sometimes. I will note that the quoted time frame for the project duration was significantly shorter than the actual project duration, which I was prepared for. After having completed multiple house remodels it's easier to assume that everything is going to take twice as long and cost twice as much, hah. And ultimately I'd rather have everything just right and take longer than something rushed for the sake of meeting a deadline. We did have a couple of bumps in the road that primarily centered around some communication issues, but Ben was committed to rectifying the situation in a timely manner and making sure we were happy. Michael helped out as our project manager and was extremely attentive and proactive. In the end, Bela delivered a beautiful and high quality result that we are just in love with. Bela stayed committed to the integrity of the design throughout. I feel like our house has been given a whole new life, and really is one of the best houses on our street now, in all of its 1,600 sf glory :) I'd hire Bela again in a heartbeat. Thanks guys! read more

Me and my husband were looking for a venice based company to do our bathroom quick easy reliable and on time and of course with permits , Bela were able to provide design help with materials selection pulling permits and a great team of workers to execute the build itself , highly recommend working with these guys , Ben and Tom are very easy to communicate and seem to do everything to make things work , catch them now before they get big , thanks read more

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I wanted a company which is young reliable and fun to work with ben and tom are super chill and understand the needs and never trying to be pushy which is very appreciated these days , the delivered amazing product in a prove which wasn't cheap but definitely in the range of what i was looking for , highly recommend the Bela crew. read more

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We worked with Yossi at Bela and I would work with him again. With every contractor relationship, there are pros and cons, but overall I thought the pros outweighed some of the cons. We did a big project with him and his service and communication was great throughout the entire process. If you want a contractor that will always call or text you and take the time to explain things and care about your project, Yossi is your guy. read more

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After the recent extremely heavy rains in LA, we suffered water damage to our house that ended up being far worse than we expected - an initial water remediation company did demolition and found massive wood rot to our framing in a portion of our house. This was an extremely anxiety inducing experience as we needed to quickly find a contractor to do the repair work before future rains. We contacted several contractors to do the repairs and Jennifer and Limor from Bela immediately jumped out to us because of their attention to detail, as well as their quick, direct and responsive communication. We ended up needing a full roof tearoff and replacement, and discovered a huge amount of deferred maintenance from previous owners. We are still working with Bela to complete the work from these remaining issues discovered during the process of these repairs, and will update once all of the repairs are complete. Ultimately, while we wish this review could be for a "fun" remodel instead of a stressful series of repairs, Jennifer and Limor from Bela have made the process of dealing with this very stressful period as pleasant as it could be with their consistent communication, friendly demeanor and supportive attitude. We felt like our concerns were always understood and respected, and it has made a difficult process much less difficult. read more

Ben and Itamar are serious about their business and perfectionists in their work. They are straight shooters, always reply instantly and kept us appraised of the remodel. Almost every day one of them was on-site working with their crew and checking progress. We had a kitchen remodel done including knocking down a wall in order to make the space open plan. The end result was amazing and matched exactly the initial 3D design. Everything finished on-time and in budget. You can't go wrong choosing Ben and Itamar for your project. read more

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Ben & Tom were with us through every step of the process. They quickly understood what our vision was, made great suggestions, and were super transparent and reasonable the whole time. We did a major project with them and, unlike stories you often hear with construction projects, there were NO surprises. So great to work with, and can't wait to work with them again on the next phases of our house! read more

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Great people, great style and highly professional. What else would you ask for? I'm a westside Realtor and I will definitely recommend Bela Development to my clients! Highly recommend! read more

Ben, Michael and Tom are great. We've used them for several remodeling projects recently. Our experience with every contractor we've worked with is that inevitably something will always come up. What's great about this team is their commitment to making sure we're happy with the end result. Michael is one of their project managers and is a wonderful communicator. Always checking in and making sure progress is moving and making sure we're happy. Thank you team. read more

Tom, Ben and the rest of the Bela team did a fantastic job with my landscaping project. The project was executed exactly as I had envisioned and the team helped me make some decisions along the way, which I am very grateful for. They were very professional, have a LOT of experience, and were very helpful throughout the entire process. I also had some modifications I wanted to make along the way and they were responsive and showed great customer service accommodating for my changes. I'd highly recommend working with Bela Development on any home projects - small or big. Thanks to the Bela team - you all crushed it! read more

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From start to finish, Yossi is personable, patient, accomodating, and knowledgeable. He checks on the project practically everyday. He's always available by phone/text. I had many questions and concerns but he talked me thru things and suggested different options. Absolutely not pushy. Beautiful work, the workers wore masks and put down plastic on my floors where they walked on. I did make some changes in middle of project and they did it with no problems. I absolutely love my bathroom and highly recommend them! They're not cheap but also not the most expensive. Im really glad I went with them!!! read more

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This is a shout out to Bela Development. And especially Michael and his team. My wife and I hired Michael to take care of some rather extensive repairs to our place. After 12 years of doing nothing, we needed roof repair. Deck repair. Busted pocket door. Broken bathroom mirror. Painting, etc. Before any work started, Michael took his time to go over each repair. Not only explaining what should be done but why. He responded to all text and messages. Went over all costs and material. Having home repair can be like car repair. You feel vulnerable. And always this nagging suspicion that you're being ripped off. You hear all kinds of horror stories. With Michael I felt like I was in good hands. He was honest. His team, professional. Especially Tito! They left our house spotless. Didn't spill a drop of paint. And didn't break a six foot mirror. I don't think there's any job Michael and Bela Development can't tackle. read more

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This is the second review we are posting for Bela Development. The first was in May of 2018, for our kitchen reconstruction. Based on the stellar job Bela Development did then, we hired them again for a full bathroom renovation and installation of windows. We are once again giving them 5 stars! Our bathroom looks beautiful. Ben and his team gave great design ideas, prepared detailed plans, listened to our wishes at every step of the process. The execution was expertly done by all his workers, who were all amazing and focused on all details to ensure everything came out great. We are especially delighted by the Venetian plaster, expertly applied, which gave our bathroom a modern, sophisticated feel. There were no negative issues in this project. We will hire them again! read more

I'm so happy with the work quality and professionalism of Ben and Ron with Bela. I had some relatively minor repair after some water damage (drywall, flooring, ceiling, molding) and found it difficult to get even get a contractor to respond. This was after 3 months of working with insurance, mitigation workers, and estimators to settle the claim. After contacting Bela over the weekend, they were here on Monday to provide an estimate, got to work two days later, and the work was completed by Friday! Not only that, but the project managers also came by multiple times to make sure I was happy with the work. The quality of the work was great and they were happy to fix a few things that weren't perfect. Their workers were courteous and considerate of my wife and I working from home. To make things even better, the work cost about half what we were quoted by the company the insurance hired. Overall, working with Bela was the surprise happy ending to a long, frustrating saga. I will definitely hire these guys again for future work! read more

Overall punchline...Bela Development was incredible to work with and we would recommend Ben, Tom & team to anyone that is looking for a full-service, turnkey development firm. We had been planning for a relatively large project that involved a re-design of the front- and back-yard areas. When we had purchased the home, the home itself had been re-modeled, but the outdoor living space needed an upgrade. We had never completed such a large project and had always been a bit hesitant to get started (hidden costs, day-to-day disruption, horror stories from others of the unexpected). Unfortunately, we had made the mistake of hiring a smaller firm that seemed to be more "cost-efficient" and that backfired. We really struggled to get on the same page as it relates to "vision", project cost and timetable to complete. After going back-and-forth for months and months and months, we decided that the best thing for us was to terminate the engagement and start over (!!). Fortunately, we had seen some of the finished products that Bela Development had completed in our neighborhood and decided to reach out to Ben and team. Coming off a failed attempt at completing our project, we were wary of going down the same inefficient and costly path. From the onset, their team was professional & constructive and never pushed us into a direction that we didn't feel comfortable - whether that be scope of work, vision, cost, etc. They really spent the time & effort to understand what we were looking for and the whole team was so easy to work with. It was real collaboration as opposed to being left on an island which is what we had experienced and also heard from so many others. We had a great feeling about Ben & team from the onset and they delivered - we will definitely be working with Bela again! Couple of noteworthy items from our engagement: - Bela Development was responsive & engaged from start-to-finish. Each and every member of their team was easily accessible and they made us feel like their "only and most important" client. - The design team did an excellent job of taking high-level suggestions and turning them into real, actionable designs. We wanted good indoor/outdoor flow and balanced between adult entertainment and space for the kids. Very happy with the results and we've been getting so many compliments from friends & family. - Execution team was professional, courteous and diligent. Michael was our project manager and he was two-steps ahead of anything that could potentially come up. They had complete control over a fairly disruptive project and made sure to communicate with us in advance so that we could plan accordingly (two little kids in our family). We also can't say enough about Jose, Julio and the rest of the team. They arrived on-time every day and worked diligently to make sure our project stayed on plan. Every day, the project site was left clean and organized. If we ran into any complications, they communicated quickly and presented solutions that made it easy for relative newbies like us to address. - Importantly, Bela Development were able to complete on-time and within their original budget. No surprises and all additional costs were because we had wanted better finished materials and incremental items to the original plan. read more

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Ben was very helpful and professional. I would highly recommend Bela Development for your construction needs

Michael was great right from the start. On time and on top of the project, available any time I needed to ask anything and patient in answering all my questions. The quote they provided was in between the highest and lowest bid that I had gotten, and they were completely worth the cost in my opinion. We had to get drywall, paint and engineered hardwood flooring done due to water damage and the estimated time was a month but they finished it in 2 weeks. Anderson and his team that did the work were fantastic and very nice folks. They were patient and accommodated all of my requests especially with the flooring and paint color even if it meant re-doing some of it just based on my taste and quirks. There are some minor creeks due to air gaps and floor not being leveled but this is an older condo as well. Overall, I had peace of mind as I received regular updates and pictures. We had a plan in place that they stuck to and a price that we had agreed upon. I am very content with the outcome and I would highly recommend Bela. read more

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Great experience with Bela Development. Took our unusable garage space and turned it into a multi-purpose room that we can use as a gym, office, anything! Ben, Tom, and the whole team were always quick to respond to my (many) questions and kept us updated every step of the way. Jaime and the crew worked quickly and efficiently without cutting any corners - quality is amazing and we are really happy with how it turned out! Before and after photos attached! read more

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This remodel was my first one working with Ben and I look forward to my next project with them. I spent weeks searching till I found a company that I feel gave me a fair price. Bela Development can do the whole project in the promised time and it was great process throughout. The design process was quick , permits took about 2 weeks and project itself 7 weeks including inspections, also the workers are friendly and great and Ben is easy to communicate with and understood what I want. I plan to use them in the future for all my needs. read more

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Bela Development is amazing!! I recently did a project with them and I had a great experience. I met with the owners Ben & Tomer and they were so helpful. Our project manager Michael was amazing. He made the process very smooth. I highly recommend them. They're a great team to work with. read more

Our experience with Bela was fantastic throughout the process. Firstly, we met with a number of other contractors and received quotes that seemed to have no basis and were provided verbally or scratched out on a piece of notebook paper. Yossi came to provide the quote and stayed for over an hour. Within hours we received an itemized quote and timeline for the entire project, as well as contractors License and insurance information. Very Professional. Yossi and his entire crew were always easy to get ahold of and very responsive. The crew (tradesmen) all seem to take pride in the work they are doing and are invested in doing things right. Of course in a bath and kitchen renovation there were many unforeseen issues. Yossi and his crew always managed to arrive at a solution that worked well for us. They never used any of these issues as a means to take more money for the project, but simple handled it as part of the job. Great experience with Bela. THANK YOU! read more

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We were looking for a contractor to remodel our master bathroom. We needed to correct some issues from previous construction and update the look of the space. We talked to several different contractors, looking for someone who took the time to listen to our needs, had good communication style, strong attention to detail, and a reasonable price. Bela Development topped the list in all three. Working with Yossi and his team was really smooth. He laid out the steps of the process clearly and stuck to the timeline and budget laid out at the beginning. We had a couple of hiccups along the way (which is pretty normal in any project), but Yossi quickly had the team fixed the issues and made sure we were happy with the result. They definitely wanted us to get what we wanted, even if it meant taking a little extra time to get it right. We're really happy with our new bathroom and would recommend Bela to anyone looking for a contractor! read more

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Can you write a good review for someone who didn't do any work for you? I can. I have a bit of a roofing issue where I thought I was missing some flashing and water was getting into my home and affecting the drywall around our window. I have another company come out and look at everything and they tell me yes I need flashing on that part of my roof and may need some repairs on the interior. Ok, makes sense, what I was expecting. Kobi from Bela comes out, takes a look, and shows my how I already have flashing on that part of my roof, it's just masked by the siding, and that I don't really need flashing. I just need to repair a small part of the siding and install a short gutter to take rain away from that area. And on top of that, he tells me straight up that the job is probably too small for what they do, and I would be paying unnecessary costs to have them do it; that my handyman could probably do it. So yeah, 5 stars for no work because they were honest with me, informed of the actual issue at hand, and didn't want to take advantage of me or charge me for something I already had. On top of just being punctual, kind, and keeping things simple. I didn't use them for this job, but they will be my first call for anything else. read more

Highly recommend. We needed our floors redone, so we contacted Bela Development. Ben was great, the crew did an excellent job. They were fast, clean, very efficient and wore masks. The floors look fantastic. Great job Thank you. read more

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Tom and his team did a phenomenal job with renovations to our lighting showroom. I felt very good knowing he was in control of the project, and he did a stellar job managing the flooring, wallpaper, and baseboards. He kept in constant communication with me and was present on-site to oversee his team. The tile flooring install was done quickly and beautifully. Tom and his tile layer took time to discuss layout and install details with us to be sure it was exactly what we wanted. The project was done with attention to detail, the finishing touches are all clean and neat. As this job was done for our showroom, the final outcome needed to be perfect - I'm fully impressed and will certainly hire Tom & Bela Development for future projects! Thank you so much! read more

Ben, Tom, and team helped with a wall and door installation and repainting our den. The team was courteous, efficient, and communicative. Jaime and the rest were able to handle some on the fly adjustments and did a great job for us. Would highly recommend to others to work with Bela Development read more

We had a great experience working with Ben and team for our condo bathroom renovations last year. The team was very responsive and communicative throughout the process. We communicated weekly via text and email and they returned calls quickly. The crew is very talented and reliable, especially their tile guy. They was very receptive to our feedback throughout the process. I definitely feel like they had our best interest at heart and despite some hiccups in the process (don't buy Ikea cabinets - they are a plumbing code nightmare), they finished in a timely manner and we LOVE the end results. They stayed dedicated to the job until the very end, returning for minor finishing touches even months after completion of the job. The code requirements and permit process for City of Santa Monica condos were a bit of a headache. The process was a learning experience for Bela and for us and did cause a few weeks delay in the beginning but we were able to work through it together. Once the work was started the team was efficient and clean. We would definitely use them again and have recommended their services to our friends. I highly recommend Bela to anyone considering a renovation. read more

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I feel lucky and fortunate to have worked with Bela Development on a major renovation project! It was an entire renovation on the house that I grew up in, and there were a lot of details that I wanted to keep, while still modernizing the entire home, inside and out. Daniel and Michael guided me through the entire process answering all of my many questions and collaborating when we needed to get through a particularly hard problem that would arise. And when taking down all of the walls, as well as some structural walls and redoing all plumbing and electrical we ran into many surprises. They were fair and explained pricing when we had to negotiate costs so there were no misunderstandings between us. I had a great time as well, learning about how houses are constructed. Daniel and Michael's patience while paying attention to the smallest details was appreciated. Now the home I grew up in as many of the same details but is so much more airy, lighter and modern. We all most likely will remain friends. I highly recommend using Bela Development. They are professional and yet still remains personal. They went above and beyond what any other contractor would do, and as a single woman that I highly valued! read more

Though our project went beyond our timeline and original specifications, the Bela Team (Ben and Oliver) did their best to meet our goals. Our project consisted of new flooring, a new railing system and painting (Bela's quotes were straightforward and within our range). We collectively learned a lot through the experience and appreciated that Ben and Oliver took time to hear us out and aim to meet our needs. Additionally, managing a reno mid pandemic is no easy task and we felt very safe through the process. read more

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We are extremely satisfied with the work that Bela Developments did for us. They painted our whole condo, changed the floors of our bedrooms, installed cabinets along two walls of one room, and patched up wherever was necessary automatically. Under Shay's directions, they are very coordinated, well organized, and the crew was very responsible. They finished the job well ahead of time because they didn't stop in the middle to go to another job like so many others. We highly recommend them as their performance was absolutely outstanding. Lily & Steve read more

Bela Development remodeled our guest bathroom, rebuilt our crumbling front fence and patched up mortar on our 1920's brick house. I'm happy with the results. read more

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Great experience. Dealt with all the glitches with a home renovation project. Shout out to William, takes great pride in his work. read more

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Tom Farajipor reconstructed my significant other's mother's condo after a plumbing disaster and couldn't have done more or tried harder to get the job done right. When there were problems, he worked effectively with us to get them resolved and was incredibly collaborative. His attitude was always positive and he came up with great suggestions to resolve issues that came up. He was ALWAYS there for us, did numerous little extras so that the job was done perfectly, and treated us and the job as if we were family. Simply put, I couldn't recommend Tom and Bela more fully. read more

The Bela team transformed two of our bathrooms into exactly what we wanted for our house in Venice. Their design team was creative and patient. Bela also made the construction process as painless and fast as possible, even though renovating two bathrooms can be disruptive. They took ownership of every headache, and did so with good humor and patience. They paid attention to the even smallest tweaks and details, making sure the house was as clean and liveable as possible each night, and they paid special attention to our dog, too. We will be working them again soon! read more

I have been working with Bela Development to improve my home's energy efficiency and a few lingering projects around the house (solar, new roof, new insulation, light electrical work) and they have been awesome to work with. Having heard horror stories about working with contractors I was a little nervous to get started but Jennifer and Limor were helpful, communicative, and on top of everything. The peace of mind knowing they had everything under control was worth every penny and incredibly valuable to me. I won't hesitate to work with them again on future home projects. read more