Bella Custom Homes built my new house in 2018 and needs to fix problems caused by poor workmanship. Bella Custom Homes of 5406 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis is owned by Jeremy Power and Trisha Power.
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Last updated March 12, 2023
1. Deck - Deck steps were recessed and land on top of the boulder wall.
2. Front Porch - Architect design was not followed resulting in porch posts extending over edge of porch.
3. Windows - A folded piece of paper can easily be inserted through a closed Marvin Integrity window. A Marvin window technician confirmed this is an installation issue and impacts 15 windows.
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4. Windows - All of the Marvin Integrity windows, except for one, failed an infra-red photo analysis. Upon further research, all the windows were incorrectly insulated. Only a small bead of insulation was installed near the interior wall. The correct way to insulate a window is to insulate all the way back to the exterior wall. So instead of the standard 4" of insulation, only 1/2" was installed. The following steps needs to be taken to fix the issue:
a. Remove the trim from all the windows
b. Remove the small bead of insulation
c. Re-insulate the windows correctly
d. Re-install the window trim
e. Caulk and repaint the window trim
This is a massive amount amount of work.
5. Windows - In unfinished basement the vapor barrier is not continuous to the window.
6. Attic - Master bathroom roof attachment was not sealed and is already pulling away.
7. Bathroom Fans:
a. The fan in the basement bathroom has never worked.
b. The fan in the 2nd floor kid's bathroom has always made a strange noise and needs a seal replaced on the vent. I have the seal and Jeremy just needs to install it.
8. Window Wells - Window well depth is not adequate for large rain events.
9. Oak Top on Dining Room Buffet - The oak top on the dining room buffet has drops of stain that look like coffee grounds, a gouge, and a large smear.
10. Low Voltage - One of the ethernet connections on the first floor has never worked. In September 2019 Jeremy ran a new cable through the unfinished basement. On June 8, 2020 a technician was able to get the ethernet connection working. Need to repair the wall.
11. Exterior Trim - All exterior trim is white. However, tan caulking was used on the windows.
12. Fireplace Bench - The finish on one of the benches on the side of the fireplace does not match the finish on the other bench.