General Contractor reviews in Raleigh, North Carolina

Stellar Renovations is a small residential construction company. We contracted with them to construct a 460 square foot addition to our house. The Stellar team has a lot of experience. This became useful when they discovered that the original house had settled two inches in the front of the house. Stellar made the necessary adjustments and make the addition look seamless. The Stellar team has excellent project management skills. They also hire top notch subcontractors.

We hired Steve and Ross and Stellar Renovations to complete an extensive addition and remodel of a home we bought in East Sacramento. In addition to adding 725sf of additional space, it was important to us that they do so in a way that the original portions of the home and the addition portions of the home flowed seamlessly together. They accomplished this perfectly. The finished product resulted in us having gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the 2000sf space, new energy efficient dimmable LED lighting throughout, a new master suite with a walk-in closet, and a brand new, gorgeous kitchen that is the heart of our home. This was a tough job because the property was great in its original condition and had been meticulously maintained by the prior owner. To take something that was already high quality and take it to an even higher level while respecting the home's history is difficult. But Stellar Renovations did just that and we couldn't be happier. This project was completed in December of 2017, so a little over 3 years have passed before I wrote this review. I did this because I wanted to make absolutely sure that my positive feelings towards the work wasn't simply due to a "honeymoon period." I love our house even more now than I did when it was first completed. Stellar Renovations did a fantastic job.

We can’t say enough good things about Steve, Ross, Desiree, and the team at Stellar Renovations. They did a major kitchen expansion and remodel for us. The results are spectacular. The Stellar team held our hands through the entire process from conception through design and implementation, always explaining what needed to be done. Even when we encountered some challenges from the previous build, they knew exactly what needed to be done. The project was brought in within budget. This was the second job they did for us and we would use them again, absolutely.

We finished our kitchen renovation just before the pandemic hit and I am so grateful and relieved that we did. We absolutely love our kitchen and it has been immensely helpful during lockdowns and stockpiling supplies. Before our renovation, we had a closed-off kitchen with no storage, no counter space, no lighting, and broken appliances. I hated being in our old kitchen, and didn't want to cook healthy meals or even do dishes. Thanks to Stellar, we now have an open, efficient and beautiful kitchen that should be featured in one of these Houzz articles!

The only challenge we experienced was with the electrical trade. Our house was built in 1948 and we were left with some quirks including occassionally flickering lights and a non-operational doorbell.

The Stellar team was great to communicate with, hardworking, trustworthy and detail oriented (and we are picky). They worked with our budget and our unique design plan and helped us acheive our dream kitchen in 100 square feet. If there's a plus to my taking so long to write this review, it's that I can report that the workmanship has held up and looks just as beautiful as when it was first finished. It has been over a year since the project was completed and we are still in love. We have a few future projects in mind and we would not hesitate to reach out to Stellar again in the future.

Stellar Renovations converted the attic of my 100+ year old house into a one bedroom apartment complete with kitchen, full bath, sitting area, dining area, and laundry room. For every tenant, it has been love at first sight! The price was very reasonable, and top notch workmanship!

Fitzhugh Construction has had the privilege of working with Stellar Remodeling & Cabinetry for over 10 years, and they have proven to be an exceptional business partner throughout that time.

They serve as our cabinet dealer on many of our projects and consistently provide competitive pricing, quality products, and reliable service. Over the years we have successfully completed numerous projects together, and their team has always demonstrated a high level of professionalism, industry knowledge, and responsiveness.

Even while operating from the East Coast, they continue to work hand in hand with us to ensure our projects run efficiently and meet the expectations of our clients. Their ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable results makes them a valuable partner in our projects.

We highly recommend Stellar Remodeling & Cabinetry to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy company in the remodeling and cabinetry industry, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.

Great pricing

Frank worked with me single handedly with multiple repairs on my home. He was accommodating and attentive. Worked with my budget and was on time!

I have to say, Frank runs an excellent company. They came in with solutions to my needs at a very affordable rate for what I was searching for. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build custom additions or renovations to their homes.

Thank you again Pro Choice Contractors!

Frank is very versatile in his craft, there’s no job he cannot do! He is very professional, attentive, and efficient. Highly recommend, 10 out of 10.

Frank/Pro Choice did a complete remodel on my 1938 home (roof to basement, including HVAC, hardwood floors and tiles, 4 bathroom remodels, kitchen remodel, shifting of existing wall structures, electrical, and interior/exterior paint). It came out great, and everything looks amazing. Frank is a very bright guy who knows all aspects of construction, and he has the type of creative mind that allows him to tackle even the largest of construction issues.

Where to begin.
We purchased a home that was sold due to the owner running out of money to finish the build. We thought it would be a good idea to hire the same contractor that was previously working on the house. Frank agreed and said it would only take 1-2 months to finish. The house only needed insulation, drywall, kitchen cabinets, fixtures, doors. The last items that go into a home basically. We all signed the contract in June of 2023, very excited to have our home finished to move in before the kids started school towards the end of August. We did not hear anything from Frank until 4 months later. In October of 2023. And only because WE attempted to see what was going on and why we hadn’t heard anything. Long story short, it is June 2024. Frank has probably come to work on the house a handful of times in the whole entire year. Working maybe 2 hours each time.
Frank has the worst attitude. He yells, curses, hangs up on us when we try and ask for an update or try to find out when he is coming to work on the house next. We have caught him in multiple incidents charging more or double the amount of materials needed to make more money. We know this, because we are living on the property in a travel trailer because it was only supposed to be for a month or two. We keep an eye on everything because this is our first time building a home and we WERE so excited. My husband and I are very understanding and patient. We offer to help him in any way that we can. Each time he has come by, we always clean up after him to make it easier for his next visit so that he always starts with a clean slate. The first time we caught him was with the flooring. We asked about it and he went ABSURD. Screaming, cursing, hung up on us. We got in contact with our lender and she told us we needed to email him with the amount of flooring that was purchased and what was charged on the bid and what was supposed to be reimbursed. He got so upset that he did not show up to work for a good while. We emailed multiple times for an update on the house and he would not respond.
We have had to SETTLE for almost every item in our bid due to it being out of stock because it has been so long or he ordered the wrong sized cabinet, etc. Frank does not verify anything before purchasing items. He orders whatever, orders the incorrect item, or not enough items. This has been to almost everything on the bid. Our house smells of cigarette and weed to top it off.
Frank makes up all kinds of other charges to make more money. On our bid he charged us for trim. Not specific in any way. So now, he tries to charge us for having to buy extra trim for different areas because again, he never buys enough.
If you do decide to hire him, you need to be VERY SPECIFIC with what you are being charged.
He will also switch up items at the last minute with something cheaper to pocket the difference.
Frank is the reason the previous home owner lost this home. Because of the extra unexpected charges that he makes up.
Frank is VERY careless. We have found nails in water pipes, screws in electrical outlets.
Frank is extremely unorganized. Nothing has gone as planned with him. It is ALWAYS something.
Franks favorite saying is “I don’t have any money”. He tries to guilt trip us into giving him more money when we do have contact with him. Our lender specifically told us that contractors do this and to never, ever give money because he told us EXACTLY what was to be purchased along with his labor costs.
The point of a general contractor is to manage and to relieve stress from the homeowners. Frank has done the work himself and it is VERY inconsistent and unprofessional. We hired him for a quality job and have seen the complete opposite of it. There is not one single thing that he has done, that I have liked. At this point I have settled 100% because we just want our home already. My husband and I will just fix everything once we are able to move in. That is not the way it should be.
We work hard for our money and we would never wish this upon anyone which is why I am leaving this review.

I recently hired Frank Marina to handle a full-scale remodel of a 1950s house from top to bottom. The project was complex. We took a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house and turned it into a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with two bonus rooms and an office. From the very start, Frank Marina stood out for his knowledge and helpfulness. He was there every step of the way, making sure I understood the process, and providing insightful recommendations.

He always took the time to answer my questions. While large renovations can be stressful, Frank worked hard to keep it within my budget; he was always a reliable source of guidance and expertise. His experience really showed, and it was reassuring to have someone who always had a great advice and solutions.

There were a few challenges along the way, as there often are with big remodels, but Frank was quick to address them with me and offer solutions. In the end, the house looks fantastic, and I’m very happy with how it all turned out. I’d recommend Frank Marina to anyone looking for a skilled and dependable general contractor.

Amazing work! Got the work done pretty fast and accommodated my schedule. Highly recommend!

Professional. Detailed estimates and remodeling guidelines provided. Good communication throughout the process. Time line is adhered to and prompt. All contractors were friendly and skillful. We are extremely happy with the process and results. Kudos to Suzanne and Jonathon.

Susanne and Jonathan did an amazing job coordinating the remodel of our bathroom. Work was professional and prompt. Would definitely recommend them for any renovation project!

Jonathan did fantastic work on our kitchen and hallway. He had his son help him and his son was very proficient, too. We would use his company again.

They installedour new walkin-in tub. Had to redo the tub surround and bathroom floor. They did an excellent job. Had expert workers for each phase of the job, plumbing, tiling, painting etc. They were very careful moving things in and out of the house. Good to work with. I recommend them highly.

The owner Jonathan is a absolute gem to work with. He is always helpful responsive and knowledgeable. He takes his time and makes sure the job right the first time. In my opinion you can not put a price on the expertise he brings to the table.

Affordable Remodeling Solutions remodeled our kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room. All of their subs were on time, professional, personable, knowledgeable, and tidy. They made our home beautiful and were a joy to have in our home. Every single one. I was comfortable leaving my home and being alone in my home with the gentlemen. They even finished a month early!

My experience was not good at all. (Poor)! I hired Jonathan Doering to remodel master bath. I will say everthing was moving smooting until the installer started the wall tile. After install, Jonathan came to my home for next payment, and I pointed out all the areas where the tile was install wrong ,and he agreed and said he will have the installer to come back to correct his wrong. The install person took out some tile that was turned the wrong way, and said he never install tile like this one, but he did not finish. Then, Jonathan sent his project manager, (Andrew) out to file the peak down my tile, who does that. I stopped him and told him he can't do that I talked with Jonathan several times, he keep stalling, excuses, excuses , and I refused to pay more money until the tile is corrected. Jonathan received my payment which included pay for shower glass. He did inot nstall the shower either, and refused to continue to work. I called the glass company about instaling my shower glass, and was told Jonathon only pay half ($995.00), and I have to pay $995.00. I told him I gave Jonathan all the moey for the shower glass, but he only put down half and spent the money somewhere esle. this is so WRONG! I had to hire another contractor to finish my bath and pay out more money, because his messy work and I contacted my attorney. Still to this date, I have not received my money back from Affordable Remodeling Solutions, Raleigh, NC. He has shown no effort to contact me. This was the worst experience in my life, and I will follow up with pictures. During this whole process some of his workers said jonathan was having financial problems and was desperate, even still this should not have turned out like this! In my opinion, this is not a reputable company!! ES/RS