--- title: "Bella Casa Design and Build — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bella-casa-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~185180454 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~185180454.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bella Casa Design and Build" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cb7362650217aeb9_3705-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2077 Concord Pike, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 19803, United States" latitude: 39.7994 longitude: -75.5317 phone: "(610) 457-4546" website: http://bellacasadesignandbuild.houzzsite.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 38 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 199 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Bella Casa Design and Build Original Houzz profile: [Bella Casa Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bella-casa-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~185180454) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Upper Darby, PA - **Serves:** Philadelphia, Havertown, Radnor, West Goshen, West Chester, Ardmore, Broomall, Bala Cynwyd, Penn Wynne, Paoli, Media, Bryn Mawr, Narberth, Malvern, Rose Valley, Springfield, Chester County, Delaware County, Devon / Villanova, Garnet Valley, Gladwyne, Glen Riddle Lima, Main Line, Wallingford - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (38 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 45 years in business For fifty years the Panaccio family has been known as detail oriented builders and general contractors in the Delaware Valley. Today, Bob Panaccio is the third generation in line to carry on the family trade. Yearly projects include major residential additions, kitchens, baths, finished basements, porches and decks, as well as large scale commercial and handicap compliant construction. Whatever the project though, it isn’t simply the fine craftsmanship that sets Bella Casa's work apart from the competition. It is the personal touch and availability of Bob Panaccio himself and the other members of the Panaccio team. This makes home owners and business owners comfortable during the construction process, and satisfied upon the works completion. Philadelphia Best of Houzz Winner for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2020 ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Building Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Building - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Floor Plans - Garage Building - Basement Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Deck Design - Wood Floor Installation - Staircase Design - Cabinet Installation - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Window Installation ### Areas Served - Philadelphia - Havertown - Radnor - West Goshen - West Chester - Ardmore - Broomall - Bala Cynwyd - Penn Wynne - Paoli - Media - Bryn Mawr - Narberth - Malvern - Rose Valley - Springfield - Chester County - Delaware County - Devon / Villanova - Garnet Valley - Gladwyne - Glen Riddle Lima - Main Line - Wallingford ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 950,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bella Casa Design and Build | | Address | 2077 Concord Pike, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 19803, United States | | Phone | (610) 457-4546 | | Website | http://bellacasadesignandbuild.houzzsite.com | | License Number | HIC-PA149226 | | Followers on Houzz | 199 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bella Casa Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bella-casa-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~185180454) - **Website:** http://bellacasadesignandbuild.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (610) 457-4546 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2014 for Customer SatisfactionBest of Houzz 2015 for Customer SatisfactionBest of Houzz 2016 for Customer SatisfactionDelcy Nari Contractor of the Year 2015 Residential Kitchen - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 38 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 20.0 - Communication: 20.0 - Value: 30.0 ### Reviews **★ — Brett McHugh, June 2023** > Don't hire Alesio Panaccio aka Al or Robert Panacio aka Bob for anything. Al's exact words in speaking about his cashflow problems and why he vacated my job - he said, "I am robbing Peter to pay Paul." Guess what, I am Peter and they are Paul. They lied and delayed and after 6 months of trying to get them to return to the job, I bought the materials because of their perpetual cash flow problems. They promised over and over to finish the job. The material sat on my lawn and driveway getting ruined for two months until I finally called these guys in default on our contract. I am out $30k and have to sue these two. > > I am willing to help anyone who is considering hiring these liars, so please contact me for additional info. You may text me at 484.604.0864 and we can go from there. I don't want anyone to go through what I went through. If by chance Al chooses to respond to this review with lies, please disregard and save yourself the headache. I think they both actually believe their lies. Bella Casa Design & Build or AD Panaccio Design and Build or whatever names they are using are not real businesses. They had good reviews in the past but it's all over but the tears. **★ — Munah Gwyan, Jan. 2021** > I contacted the owner Al in May for an estimate to remodel my kitchen and bath in my 1940s home. He came and walked through and provided a design and estimate for my project for 50K. We started the project in July. Project was est. for completion on Aug 17, 2020. I emphasized to Al, that I was paying rent and mortgage. > Relationship with Al was going good, I would check in with him regularly, and he the same. I appreciated what I thought was transparency. I was looking for another contractor to install central air into my home, Al opted to that work for $7200 which included the equipment (he cannot provide warranty like he told me). I added that he would add a new bath to the master bedroom and a closet space in my 2nd bedroom for 24K. He assured me that he could get this done in the initial timeframe, I did tell him that a completion date in Sept would be fine with me. However, the project was moving much slower that I'd expected. Al was using my site for his dumpster storage, and was completing his other jobs in the city and putting the trash in the dumpster on my site, while my house was not getting worked on. A whole week or 2 would pass, nothing was done., Project took addt'l 2 months. Al stole money, by overcharging me for the cabinets and countertops. I called the wholesaler and estimate was less by 3K. He cannot provide the actual receipts. I do not recommend Al because he cheated me by charging more than what was invoiced for the cabinets and countertops. He fabricated the invoice, to show a different price. I called the wholesaler and the price was off by couple of thousands. He was not honest with his billing and acted disrespectful when addressed about it by cussing at me. **Comment from Bella Casa Design and Build:** > Thank you for your feedback. Bella Casa Design and Build provides all clients, like yourself, a detailed contact that includes pricing and payment schedules. Pricing includes labor/subcontractors, materials, design/framing consultations and permits. The price given was agreed upon by the client before work began. Bella Casa Design and Build has the right to include a profit margin on the services they provide whether it be labor or materials on the price they quote for a project. The client has the ability to negotiate prices with Bella Casa Design and Build before signing the contract. However, once a price is agreed on the project is budgeted based on the contractual price. If the client wanted to obtain the cabinets herself and be responsible for delivery she should have stated this at the beginning before Bella Casa Design and Build ordered the materials and arranged delivery. We are in business to design and build beautiful new spaces for our customers, but also to achieve the American Dream of growing our company. > Throughout this job, the client made add ons for HVAC and a bathroom remodel, as well as additional closet space. Client then asked to provide certain materials and have the contract adjusted for price. We allowed our client to obtain certain materials and reduced the contract for materials purchased by our client. However, materials that were purchased by our client were not inspected by our client when they arrived. Most of the materials unfortunately either arrived damaged or incorrect size and had to be sent back. This delayed the job from progressing in a timely manner and was completely out of our control. > > Bella Casa appreciates our clients' trust in us to not only complete a project but to provide excellent customer service. However, when being accused of robbing a client for material costs after providing receipts and then being accused of tailoring those receipts, Bella Casa is no longer going to engage in communication in a hostile work environment. Bella Casa did fulfill our contractual agreement where the owner stated " I can't believe this is now my kitchen." We are sorry that you felt the price was unfair however you agreed with the pricing in the contract and your dissatisfaction arose from not wanting to pay the final contractual invoice. We do hope that you are enjoying your new space and would caution you in the future to negotiate all pricing before contractually agreeing to a project price. **★★★★★ — HU-18328038, Oct. 2019** > Bella Casa Design and Build was a pleasure to do business with! Al (owner)was always available when I had any concerns . I hired him to rip out and install a new kitchen, new cortec vinyl flooring,installed stack stone over fireplace,installed new gas lines for oven and dryer and various other jobs which were all done with quality and in a timely matter.Our house looks fantastic! When all was done they cleaned up removing all trash! Thanks Bella Casa! **★★★★★ — Judy and Ken Borow, June 2018** > Al Panaccio and his terrific team did a wonderful job completely renovating our entire kitchen, powder room and laundry room. Their expertise, positive attitude, trustworthiness, attention to detail and knowledge added many positive intangibles to our home renovation experience. Overall, the sum of the parts added important value that far exceeded the actual cost of the job. We are now contracting with Al for phase two of our project which will include a new front entrance, a custom deck and repainting the exterior of our home. We would enthusiastically recommend Al and his team to our friends and family. **★★★★★ — hjk73, June 2018** > Al recently renovated my kitchen. I am very pleased with the result. It is exactly what I envisioned. He was a pleasure to work with. He understood what I was looking for, and was able to deliver it within my budget. His crew was hardworking and polite. Al was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Thank you, Al for my new kitchen! **★★★★★ — Kathie Meadows, Sept. 2017** > AD Panaccio was recommended to us by our kitchen designer, Main Line Kitchen Designs (also 5 starts!), we had three comparable bids submitted, but ultimately chose AD Panaccio based on his working relationship with our kitchen designer. Al and his team were professional, courteous, honest, and responsive to all of our needs. They made it easy for this family of five (and dog) to continue life for several months during what could have been a stressful living situation. We found each professional on Al's team to be a perfectionist in their field; from demo to carpentry, painting, tile work, plumbing and electric. They also installed new hardwood floors throughout our first floor and removed a bearing wall, all with little to no disruption to our daily lives. Our kitchen and sun room are gorgeous and we have Al and his team to thank...we are planning on adding a master bath and updating an existing bath and will not hesitate to hire AD Panaccio again! **★★★★★ — Sharon O'Shea, July 2017** > I have been consistently impressed with AD Panaccio Building and Renovating's work. As the owner of Fixed 2 Move, my company frequently helps individuals get their homes ready for sale and their new homes ready for occupancy. AD Panaccio Building has refurbished multiple homes for my clients. Al and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and reliable. I recommend him highly and look forward to using him on my own home. > > Sharon O'Shea > Fixed 2 Move **★★★★★ — coxjn16, June 2017** > Al and team did a wonderful job completing my kitchen and half bath renovation. The team was professional and respectful. Al clearly and effectively communicates status and timelines. The team demonstrated great craftsmanship and a strong attention to detail. Al will be my first call for future work! **★★★★★ — anthony haller, Nov. 2016** > We recently completed a re-modeling project involving a small addition, an enlarged and fully renovated kitchen, and replacement of our roof, gutters, and siding. The kitchen interior was elegantly designed by Main Line Kitchen and the architectural drawings we done by Brett Hand Architect, P.C., both of whom we recommend. The construction was done by A.D. Panaccio Renovating, Inc., which did an excellent job. It was a pleasure working with Al Pannacio, the owner, who was very responsive from beginning to end. The project was fairly priced, and Al did not impose hidden costs. Al's crew was dedicated and conscientious, even making excellent suggestions for improvements to the design or installation features. They were courteous and respectful and did high quality work. If anything went wrong, Al never quibbled and instead committed to "make it right". He was let down in the quality of work by one subcontractor and undertook to have the work re-done by someone more reliable at no extra cost to us. This sense of integrity was evident throughout. We recommend Al highly. **★★★★★ — matt\_downey72, Oct. 2016** > Full kitchen remodel back in 2014. Kitchen is awesome and we love it. Al and his team were great. It was tough living through such an extensive project but Al helped ease the pain. We recently hired Al again for a detached garage renovation. We are almost done that and are happy again with the work. I'm sure we will use Al and his team again. **★★★★★ — Joao Gomes, Sept. 2016** > Kitchen remodel, plus new floor and windows/doors. > Excellent team and subs (except perhaps electrician which i will review separately). > Always on time and on site until the job ended. > Always ready with a solution to any unforeseen problem and ready to go the extra mile. > On budget and on time. Will use again **★★★★★ — Daniel Krier, Executive Director, Sept. 2016** > I have extensively used AD Panaccio for remodeling retail stores and renovating buildings that we have purchased. I am very pleased with all of his work and have not had any complaints. He is reliable and always has the projects done on the time promised. ## Selected projects - [Delcy Award Winning Wynnewood, PA Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/delcy-award-winning-wynnewood-pa-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~794103) - Location: Wynnewood, PA - Photos: 11 - Description: This kitchen won The National Association of Remodelers 2015 Delcy Award for the best kitchen between 60K and 100K in Delaware and Chester Counties. - [2 Story Addition With Custom Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-story-addition-with-custom-bathroom-pj-vj~875129) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Bailey Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bailey-kitchen-pj-vj~2959472) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Springton Point Kitchen: Great Room & Marble Foyer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springton-point-kitchen-great-room-and-marble-foyer-pj-vj~1674189) - Location: Village Green-Green Ridge, PA - Photos: 14 - [Tower Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tower-lane-pj-vj~2202024) - Location: Penn Valley, PA - Photos: 14 - [Hagys Ford Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hagys-ford-renovation-pj-vj~2202011) - Location: Penn Valley, PA - Photos: 16 - [West Chester Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-chester-kitchen-pj-vj~1464373) - Location: West Chester, PA - Photos: 8 - [Chestnut Hill Renovation: Kitchen, Powder Room, Hardwood Flooring, Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-hill-renovation-kitchen-powder-room-hardwood-flooring-dining-room-pj-vj~2579497) - Location: Wyndmoor, PA - Photos: 9 - [Arts and Crafts Kitchen, Bala Cynwyd PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-kitchen-bala-cynwyd-pa-pj-vj~309837) - Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: Oracle shaker kitchen, with stainless steel appliances. Espresso finish. Quartz countertops. - [Kitchens by Main Line Kitchen Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-by-main-line-kitchen-design-pj-vj~364950) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Bala Cynwyd 2 Story Addition: Custom Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bala-cynwyd-2-story-addition-custom-bathroom-pj-vj~805516) - Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA - Photos: 16 - [Wynne Wood Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wynne-wood-kitchen-pj-vj~1471148) - Location: Wynnewood, PA - Photos: 3 - [Ambler Cherry Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ambler-cherry-kitchen-pj-vj~2128441) - Location: Ambler, PA - Photos: 15 - [Penn Valley Kitchen Laundry and Office Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penn-valley-kitchen-laundry-and-office-addition-pj-vj~2173015) - Location: Penn Valley, PA - Photos: 14 - Description: Main Line Kitchen Design is a brand new business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 6 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center… - [White and Grey Transitional Kitchen In Narberth PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-and-grey-transitional-kitchen-in-narberth-pa-pj-vj~2173050) - Location: Narberth, PA - Photos: 16 - Description: Main Line Kitchen Design is a brand new business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 6 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center… - [Modern Espresso Kitchen in Center City Philadelphia PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-espresso-kitchen-in-center-city-philadelphia-pa-pj-vj~322022) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: Main Line Kitchen Design is a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. Using doorstyle and finish kitchen cabinetry samples, photo design books, and laptops to display your kitchen as it is designed, we eliminate the need for and the cost associated with a showroom business model. This makes the design process more convenient for our customers, and we pass the significant savings on to them as well. Our design process als… - [Mixed colors and countertops for West Chester Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mixed-colors-and-countertops-for-west-chester-renovation-pj-vj~1395099) - Location: West Chester, PA - Photos: 12 - Description: Welcome to one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding projects you will ever embark on! Designing, renovating and remodeling your kitchen. Our designers love what we do, planning beautiful and functional kitchens that will stand the test of time. Today home owners can see design changes and make cabinetry, door style, and finish selections in their own homes and without the added cost of a showroom. The process is very simple. We start by scheduling a measurement at your home, at your c… - [Elkins Park PA Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elkins-park-pa-kitchen-pj-vj~346129) - Location: Elkins Park, PA - Photos: 5 - Description: Main Line Kitchen Design is a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. Using doorstyle and finish kitchen cabinetry samples, photo design books, and laptops to display your kitchen as it is designed, we eliminate the need for and the cost associated with a showroom business model. This makes the design process more convenient for our customers, and we pass the significant savings on to them as well. Our design process als… - [Newtown Square PA Lake Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newtown-square-pa-lake-kitchen-pj-vj~1667599) - Location: Newtown Square, PA - Photos: 9 - Description: Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing.. . How can Main Line Kitchen Design offer both the best kitchen designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? Our expert kitchen designers meet customers by appointment only in our offices, instead of a large showroom open to the general public. We display the cabinet lines we sell under glass countertops so cus… - [Kitchen Plymouth Meeting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-plymouth-meeting-pj-vj~309889) - Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA - Photos: 2 - Description: Jim Bishop, Slab quarter sawn Cherry door style. Lofted ceilings, [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bella-casa-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~185180454) ## Ideabooks - [adpanaccioinc's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26431944/list/adpanaccioinc-s-ideas) — 23 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162626642/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bellacasadesignandbuild) ## Community Q&A **Q: Need Help with Built-In Cabinet Upgrade** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hey Houzzers, I need some help! I'm in the process of a bathroom renovation and am totally stumped on what to do with this built-in cabinet. I have a few things I'm debating with... The first thing is strip & stain vs paint. There are about six layers of paint on this old thing and its taken me about three layers of stripper just to get through to the wood. I bought a small can of Minwax Jacobean stain to test since I'm trying to match the black/brown color from Ikea that the new vanity is in, but I'm wondering if it's even worth it! I would love to have the wood grain but may have to break down and paint. My next debate is what to do inside. I'm taking out the drawers to create open shelving for the bottom. I can either keep the sizes or maybe try and change them up. But I'm stumped on what to do up top. I could take the doors off (which I'm not a huge fan of) but there's just so much space to keep organized! So I've been looking at some different organization inserts (ikea) or maybe just completely create new shelving that actually makes sense. I was thinking of giving everything a fresh white inside as to not add to the dark in the bath, black stacked stone on the walls (Midnight Sky Shadowstone from Realstone Systems) and the black/brown vanity and most likely brown for the built-in. Oh, and all of this on a budget :) Phew, that was a lot! Any thoughts, advice, color suggestions, would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! A: I don't think you will ever be able to get it stained looking 100%. Stick with painting it. It doesn't have to match. **Q: Need Help Please!** *(in Design Dilemma)* I wanted to change some of the cabinet doors to glass and change two of the base cabinets on the six year old kitchens in the house we are buying. The cabinets are a maple honey stain with a brown glaze the door style is simple I have seen it a lot. the problem is the cabinet co is Cardell and they are closing. How hard would it be to try to match them with stock cabinets from another brand? A: The wall cabinet doors you can just cut out the raised panels and put glass in the openings. Many glass shops will do this for you for a charge when you get the glass from them. Or a contractor can cut the raised panels out - it's pretty easy. The interior of the cabinets will be natural maple but that should be OK. For the bases, matching a stained/glazed door style from another company will be very hard to get really close, and you will need to get the doors custom color matched from an higher end cabinet company. **Q: basement swimming pool** *(in Design Dilemma)* I have an unfinished basement. I want to know the feasibility of extending the basement out of one outer wall and putting in a swimming pool partially in the existing space and extending out. all would be inclosed. It would be on the south east corner of the home and we want to utilize as much winter sun as possible. We have a septic system and the tank is only about 10 feet from the house,can that be moved? If it is possible, where would I start in having it designed and estimated? A: Sounds like an extremely expensive project, and over 70 thousand dollars. If those kid of numbers don't phase you I would start with general contractors to ball park the project and see where you are likely to be cost wise before you hire an architect. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*