Our Company


Star Contracting is a family-run general contracting firm with over 40 years’ experience building Architect and Designer driven projects for discerning clients, specializing in Passive House and carbon-conscious construction. Our hallmark has been, and continues to be, the lasting relationships we build with our clients and project teams - grounded in trust, integrity, and shared values.

We believe a successful project is Beautiful, Comfortable, Healthy, and Resilient.

To that end, our company is focused on Custom Residential Construction projects that share those priorities. We approach every project with long-term building performance and the well-being of the occupants in mind. We look to the Passive House standard as the path to achieving high-quality buildings that provide long-term value for owners and help create better environmental outcomes for the future.

Star Contracting is based in Boston, MA and serves clients throughout the Greater Boston area. Coming in 2025, we are expanding our reach and offering our services to clients in the Berkshires! If you are looking to build a home in Berkshire County, we would love to connect with you.

With every project, we prefer to get involved early in the design process to provide value through our expertise in detailing, permitting, and cost analysis. Our typical project lifecycle is:

  • Intake (2 - 4 weeks)

    • Initial Introduction Call - 30min to 1hr

    • Follow-up Interview

    • Pre-Construction Sign-on

  • Pre-Construction Consulting - beginning no later than Design Development (3 - 6 Months)

    • Construction Pricing & Scheduling - Multiple rounds as plans evolve (3 - 8 weeks)

    • Permitting (1 to 3 months without zoning relief)

  • Construction (14 - 18 months on average for custom new-construction)

  • Post-occupancy check ups at 6 months and 12 months

  • Ongoing maintenance & service by request

Whether you are an Architect or an Owner, we would love to hear from you!


Team

Milo Stella

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Michael’s eldest son, Milo is General Manager for the company, coordinating job-site activity on current projects and meeting with prospective clients about future projects. Milo grew up around construction projects and surrounded by classic Boston Victorian architecture, which shaped his passion for the business and attention to detail. Milo officially joined the company in 2008 and is leading Star Contracting into the future of the Building and Remodeling industry. He holds a B.A. in Environmental Sciences and Management from UMASS Boston, a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s License (Unrestricted), and is a PHIUS Certified BuilderSM.


John Molé

As co-founder and principal of Star Contracting, John served as Company Manager for over 40 years. In that time he has created a company culture based on enduring client relationships, professional integrity, and respect for the craftsmen that bring our projects to life. John holds a B.A. in History from Marietta College in Ohio, and has lived with his family in Newton, MA since 1979. He is an avid outdoorsman, proud grandfather, and enjoys his summer weekends on Cape Cod with his family. 


Michael Stella

Co-founder and principal of Star Contracting, Michael moved to Dorchester from Norwell, MA in 1970 and quickly fell in love with the diversity of architectural styles prevalent in Boston homes and buildings. His desire to restore and maintain the unique character of these homes is what thrust him into the business and into the community development work he remains dedicated to. After calling Dorchester home for 40 years, he currently resides in Milton, MA.