We had an incredible experience working with Michael and Baldo at Bela Development. As first-time renovators, we were understandably nervous, but they guided us through every detail with patience, expertise, and care. They completed a full gut renovation of our primary bathroom and a renovation of our guest bath, and the results exceeded our expectations. The tile work is absolutely gorgeous, the attention to detail is next level, and the job site was kept impeccably clean--which was especially important since my partner and I were living in the house with our dogs throughout the project. That level of thoughtfulness made a huge difference. Baldo was amazing at problem-solving and offering smart ideas and workarounds, especially given the surprises that come with an older home (ours was built in 1977). Michael was equally outstanding--always diligent, responsive, and proactive in addressing any questions or concerns I had along the way. We were so happy with their work that we've already had them back to update our kitchen with new backsplash and tile work, as well as an outdoor bar. I can't recommend Bela Development highly enough. Skilled, trustworthy, and a true pleasure to work with from start to finish. read more

We had a really great experience working with Bela Development. They remodeled our bathroom and kitchen and also completed a full interior house painting. From the start, Tom and his team were easy to communicate with, responsive, and clear about the process. The project was finished two weeks earlier than expected, which was a great plus for us to be able to move in back sooner. When unexpected and unforeseen issues came up, Tom handled everything very professionally. He took the time to explain what was going on, walked us through our options, and helped us choose solutions that made sense - all without surprise costs and while staying within our budget. The quality of the work was solid, the crew was respectful and clean, and we always felt informed and comfortable throughout the project. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Bela Development to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable contractor. read more

I was genuinely excited to speak with someone about plans for our home, specifically to get an estimate for building an ADU. Unfortunately, my experience with Bela Development, particularly with the consultant who came to our property, was extremely disappointing and uncomfortable. When I scheduled the appointment, I was never told that my husband needed to be present. So when the consultant arrived, he immediately seemed irritated and dismissive toward me, insisting that he "needed to speak to my husband" even though I explained he was at work. He pressured me to call him anyway, and when my husband answered, the consultant took the phone and started speaking to him in a condescending tone. He even said, "You don't buy a car without seeing it," as if my husband shouldn't trust my judgment or as if I wasn't capable of discussing our own home project. It came off extremely sexist. When my husband asked for an estimate (literally the whole reason we scheduled the consultation) the consultant responded mockingly and told him his understanding of ADU costs was "wrong." My husband had to get back to work and ended the call, and the consultant wrapped it up with, "Next time you do something like this, make sure you're here, not just your wife." That comment alone was enough for me to mentally check out. After that, his attitude shifted only when I mentioned different renovation ideas. Suddenly he became friendly and sales-driven, which felt insincere after the way he treated me for the first half of the appointment. He also promised a follow-up email with information we discussed, but I never received anything, further proving he wasn't genuinely interested in helping. Overall, the experience felt disrespectful, unprofessional, and blatantly sexist. I left feeling uncomfortable and undervalued as a customer. Because of this interaction, I would not recommend Bela Development. After posting my original review and follow-up, and after clearly requesting no further contact in writing, a representative of Bela Development returned to my home the following morning and left handwritten notes on my door asking that I remove the review. This visit was uninvited and occurred after I had requested no further communication. I am documenting this here so readers are aware of the continued follow-up related to my review. I continue to stand by my original review and respectfully request no further contact. read more

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Ben and his team are super smart, helpful, but most impressively in today's marketplace - honest and good people. Highly recommend using them in any capacity. read more

From start to finish, Bela development was a pleasure to work with! They helped our preschool to rebuild a playhouse and design and create an entirely new riverbed feature in summer 2025. Excellent communication, flexibility, and competitive pricing. We look forward to working with them in the future! read more

Bela Development - General Contractors Near Me - Venice, California

Ben was amazing. He held my hand during the entire bathroom remodel. He also was very responsive and reasonable on the final price. He was suggested to me by my neighbor who also had his house remodel done by ben. I will use him next year to remodel my kitchen when we get more money to make that happen. read more

Ben and his crew were very communicative and easy to work with. They also gave me the most reasonable quote and went over and beyond for my condo. I had dealt with a roof leak and contractors that were the opposite - unreliable, negligent, sloppy, and fraudulent, so it was REFRESHING to find scrupulous contractors that stood by their work. They redeemed my nightmare (a torn out ceiling by a lazy roofer) into something beautiful. I love waking up in the morning to rays of sunshine shining through a gorgeous skylight they installed. They also installed a redwood ceiling that simultaneously elevated and warmed up my home. I will keep adding photos to this review because they simply provided an exquisite canvas for authentic comfort. read more

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I've lived in this home for 43 years and our yard consisted of only broken asphalt and dirt. Completely unusable. We finally decided to build a small 14' x 19' patio. We got several quotes, but Bela Development stood out immediately for their professionalism and clear communication. Tom was fantastic from start to finish: personable, straightforward, and he genuinely gave us confidence that the project was in great hands. Juan was also amazing, helping us shape the vision for the space and even putting in the work to set up the sail posts for us on the final day. Even though our project was smaller than what they usually take on, they treated it with full seriousness and respect, which we truly appreciated. The entire process was smooth and completely stress free. Communication with the team was spot-on, there were no surprise costs or delays, and the crew even worked overtime to finish earlier than expected without cutting corners. The quality exceeded our expectations, and now we finally have a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy with our family. We absolutely LOVE our new patio. Amazing customer service, outstanding workmanship, and a company we'll be recommending to all our friends and family. We'll be calling them for all our future renovation needs. read more

Bela Development, Venice was recommended to us by a real estate agent friend. The project was replacing and expanding our asphalt driveway with cement, and in every aspect Ben, Tom and Manuel were knowledgeable, responsive, flexible, honest and very nice. They understood what we needed, how best to address the drainage problems, and were more than accommodating regarding a safe way for us to exit our porch during the project. All the other workers, Oscar and guys whose names I did not know, were skilled, friendly and left no mess. The Bela Development contract was very detailed and Julie in the office was very helpful. Customer service is extremely important to me and Bela Development, Venice easily exceeded my expectations in that regard. read more

Quality is really bad. Actually we want to write this review one year ago. Just check out the photos attached below. The guy name is Ben, he's very nice before we complained about the quality issues over the year, he was yelling, screaming on the phone tried to find the solution....... We paid 29000 for a shitty fence, then Ben told us that because we didn't pay enough so we only can get this quality in the end. Unbelievable read more

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Ok I don't post many reviews. But I am taking the time to post because these guys are so deserving. It is rare to find people who care so much about customer service, keeping their word, and excellent quality work. They did two bathrooms for me. Amazing work. Beautiful. What professionals. Kept me informed with constant updates because we weren't there. Ended up giving them the key because they were so trustworthy. Gave great advice on the projects, too. I would highly recommend them. Michael was fabulous but so were the workers. Couldn't be happier. read more

No idea how this company has 5 stars. Somebody came to my house for an estimate, told me he would send it in 2 days. Then ghosted me. Then somebody called me from Bela asking to come to my house for an estimate. When I explained somebody else was already at my home he said that person doesn't work at Bela anymore. Then he admitted HE didn't work at Bela. No idea what the heck is going on at this company read more

Very happy with my new walking shower! Thank you ben for handling everything from a-z and being patient with me. Will definitely use those guys again in the neer future read more

Top-quality work, on-time and on budget. Bela Development did a complete remodel of the master bathroom in our condo and we are very pleased. When mold and water damage was discovered behind the tile in the shower, they stepped up the schedule and got it cleaned, remediated and repaired quickly before continuing on to finish the job. It was a complete remodel. The room was gutted, mold and water damage discovered and remediated. The large window by the bathtub was converted to a narrower window higher up on the wall, the smaller window was replaced, then everything else was redone; new vanity, mirror, lights, automatic ceiling fan, toilet, tub and shower, all plumbing, plus wall tile fot the shower (with a nice cubby for shampoo, etc.) and vinyl flooring. The room was repainted with high quality paint and all fixtures were installed. They also replaced the old pocket door with a proper door. As a bonus, they replaced the nearby closet door with a matching door at no extra charge. The bathroom is now like a luxury spa; beautifully done, solid as a rock. We are very happy with the results. There were a few hiccups, a few problems that cropped, up, but Yossi and his team addressed them quickly. I recommend Bela Development for any remodeling work you need done in your home. Photos Here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3WTgg6dBrjxMqA4d7 read more

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Hired Bela for a tiling project. They had the best quote and the project came out amazing. They finished in three days and super professional team! read more

We've worked with contractors on a few larger home projects, and our experiences have generally been uneven at best -- decent results, but a lot of frustration and back-and-forth along the way. So, when we decided it was time to rebuild our guestroom, we wanted a company that could truly own the project from start to finish. Bela Development delivered exactly that. Our project manager, Kobi, was fantastic, acting as our main point of contact while managing every detail, schedule, and question that came up. Marvin, our project foreman, was equally impressive, keeping the daily progress on track and constantly finding small ways to go above and beyond. Overall, we're thrilled with our experience and even more thrilled with the final result. Kobi was consistently attentive, flexible, and available, so we always felt our project was in the best hands. We look forward to working with him again on future projects! read more

We hired Bela Development to remove roots that were damaging a driveway. They responded quickly, took care of the roots and made sure the driveway was repaired and it looks great. Ben and his team are very respectful and easy to work with. Absolutely would refer them to anyone. read more

Bela Development is a great company and we can't recommend them enough. We have now worked with them on two projects (one small, one large) and both experiences were positive. They are very responsive, willing to work with your budget, and transparent about the whole process. Michael was our project manager for both projects and everything ran smoothly with him. We had a few hiccups along the way, but he was great at keeping us calm, talking through our options, and helping us find solutions - all the things you want in a general contractor. Baldo, Bela's subcontractor, does excellent, top notch work. Very clean, precise, and detailed. Highly recommend requesting working with them, you will not be disappointed! read more

Even though they Bella, couldn't do the job themselves they recommended one of their associates MasterconstructionLA. Michael and Tito were a pleasure to work with. They are licensed and bonded. They completed the job on time and did a really professional looking job. I plan to hire them for my next project. read more

What a great company! Great customer service, great and timely workmanship, knowledgeable personnel. Bela Developmen is a full service company that is great at executing your wishes as well as problem solving issues you didn't even realize you had. We initially hired Bela Development for a kitchen renovation, but they ended up doing so many more things around the house that were super helpful. We felt very well taken care off. Everyone we met or interacted with from the company was honest and hard working. read more

Moshe and his team did a fantastic job! I had interviewed several contractors and chose Bela Construction based upon their attention to details and the image of what we were attempting to achieve. Moshe knew what we wanted to achieve and made it happen! Moshe came back for a second time with 3D renderings based upon the photos and notes we shared with him. We were truly impressed that he was on the same page as us. He made a plan and set it to action. His workers showed up on time, were cordial with good mornings, and prepped set up and clean up each day. They covered furnitures and floors with coverings. We hired Moshe with Bela Construction to gut and remodel our 2 bathrooms. There are a lot of steps in the process. There were a few times where there was error and we brought that to Moshe's attention. He came over, saw what we saw and made the right corrections. He was able to fix his workers mistakes because he is a perfectionist and wants to keep his clients happy. Mistakes happen, especially given a complex job. What made Moshe stand out was he stood behind his work and was honest. He knew exactly what we set out to achieve. This is what made Moshe stand out from other contractors I have worked with in the past. He stands behind his work and always aims to do the right thing and make his clients happy. We are extremely happy with our bathroom remodel ( it looks better than a luxury hotel bathroom! ) and would absolutely use Moshe and Bela Construction again! If you are reading this, you are in good hands with Moshe and Bela Construction. At all times, Moshe was looking out for our best interests: from shopping for materials, labor recommendations, low cost/ high quality slab yard, and custom builds. He has a good set of workers and he is a mensch! I have referred Moshe to other homeowners and I know and they are also impressed with him. Looking forward to having Moshe and Bela on our next project! read more

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As someone experienced with home remodels ( I have remodeled three properties top to bottom,) my kitchen remodel with Bela Development was by far the best experience. We had the consultation in late Nov. 2024 and by Jan 2025 we were loving our gorgeous new kitchen. He started with a virtual kitchen design so we knew exactly what we would be getting, he gave us great suggestions on our selections for finishes and cabinets, he was precisely on time for every meeting, and ensured our expectations were met by his crew. As with EVERY construction project, there are hiccups, timing issues, acts of God, but Moshe was always on top of things with a solution and pushed to get us what we wanted every time. The only delay was the evacuation order for the fires but even in an emergency, our project manager, Moshe, was an outstanding partner. All our friends were amazed at how soon our project was completed and the high quality of the finished outcome. I always expect overages, just what happens - but Bela Dev. Was right on the budget - no more - and adjusted my budget when I decided to cost reduce a line item. I have recommended them to all my friends and knowing that they do ground up construction and design, I would have them do a new build if we purchase property for a vacation home. I really believe in them. read more

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We worked with Bela Development for project that replaced our motorcourt and added irrigation to our yard. We had been having issues with water from the road flowing onto property and flooding our garage and sinking pavers. Bela Development worked with us to develop a solution to the water intrusion that included regrading the motorcourt area to prevent the road runoff, properly compacting the substrate, and adding improved drainage to handle rainfall. We decided to replace the existing pavers with concrete with brick ribbons to prevent a return of the paver sinking. While the motorcourt was torn up we also took the opportunity to run an existing water spigot to the yard and to add both sprinklers for the grass and drip irrigation from the flower beds and to add some outdoor electrical outlets to accommodate the sprinklers and future plans for low voltage lighting. Working with Bela Development was a great experience. They considered carefully a lot of different options for handling the volume of water flowing onto our property and came up with a workable solution that we have great confidence will alleviate the flooding we were experiencing. They listened to our requirements, took the time to answer our numerous questions thoroughly, and walked us through all of the work they performed as they performed it. They kept to their schedule, hired efficient, professional, and high quality subcontractors and double-checked that their work was done to high standards. We love how the project turned out and have had several neighbors complement us on the results. We will definitely work with Bela Development for future projects. read more

Ben, the owner of Bela Development, and Michael, who oversaw the work, were fantastic to work with. They were extremely helpful, did excellent-quality work, and showed up on time, were dependable and fast. We needed something done last-minute before closing, and they really came through for us. Both the buyer and seller were very happy with the results. Highly recommend Bela Development! read more

I contacted Bela Development to assist us with a re-model. They have been attentive and professional thru the whole process. I greatly appreciate the excellent service. Thank you very much gentlemen. read more

We recently completed a remodel with Bela Development and when we needed a touch-up after the fact, Ben was incredibly helpful and responsive, getting things resolved quickly. read more

Outstanding work, delivered before the deadline. The team deeply cares about all aspects of the projects. Michael and Ben are always reachable, they took the time to truly understand our vision and brought a real expertise. Baldo brought a level of craftsmanship with a care for details, finishes, functionality that I have never seen before. They also work with a amazing people in deferent trades. The work was stress free, the neighbors were happy. They came highly recommended and I am just telling everyone I know about Bela Development ! read more

We love our new kitchen and had a great experience with Yossi and his team. The project was concluded on time and on budget, the workers were courteous and left our house clean every end of the day, and Yossi came by almost daily to answer any questions and make sure things were going smoothly. Highly recommended! read more

I highly recommend using Bela development for any construction needs. We were getting our house ready for listing, when we had a very untimely and stressful water leak. Bela Development and their team have been extremely accommodating and helpful in this process. They were able to start construction and ordering the flooring within days after the leak. They helped with the communication with the insurance company (which can be very stressful). We still haven't received full funding from the insurance, but The contractor has been understanding and still continues the work, to keep us on the schedule. They are east to communicate with, and show up when they say they will. 10/10 would recommend Look at our beautiful new flooring ! read more

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Ben and Tom and the whole Bela team were awesome from the first consultation to the final project completion of our master bath remodel. Along the way they were responsive, informative, and super collaborative -- not to mention just great people to have around. Remodels can be so stressful, but they honestly made it fun. And most importantly our bathroom looks amazing (sometimes I just hang out it there, it's like my favorite room in the house haha). I couldn't recommend Bela more highly and will definitely be using them in the future! read more

Bela Development is great! I wanted to redo my bathroom. I saw reviews for Bela and decided to have them come out and give me an estimate. Daniel came to my house, and he was so nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. He explained step by step what needed to be done. This was my first home remodel of any type, and I needed help understanding the entire project. Daniel, as the Project manager, and his team, especially Baldo, where there for me at all times to help me with bathroom ideas, choosing tiles, fixtures, etc. This was a smooth project, and my bathroom looks fantastic! I highly recommend Bela Development for your home renovation projects. read more

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I live in a 1920' house in Los Angeles and was looking for a company which can make my dream come true and deliver a beautiful product without ruining the existing structure, bela with ben and Tom leading the project provided us with very detailed proposal construction schedule 3D design and materials scheduling, they also took care of permits and inspection, the process was smooth and entertaining. Thank you bela again read more

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Tom and the bela crew did an excellent job with our 2 bathrooms remodel, we wanted a company who can work with an HOA and sace all the headache for us, the crews were very professional and almost always on time, great customer service experience. Thanks bela tom and ben. read more

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Bella development was great. Turned my old ugly bathrooms into modern wonders. You can see the quality of their work through their great artistic sense. read more

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We were told that our back deck was ruined and needed a full replacement....until Ben and Mo came to give us an estimate. They insisted that it just needed some intense repair and refinishing...and they were absolutely right. Within three days we had a beautiful deck that looked and felt brand new. Their team was excellent! Timely, courteous, detailed, consummate professionals! They stand by their work and will not walk away until you are !00% satisfied. In fact...they said that they NEVER fully walk away from the job and are a phone call away if there are any problems down the road. Could not be more impressed or satisfied with such a professional service. Highly recommend! read more

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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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