Apartment Ratings | Colonial Grand at Galleria Ratings and Reviews

Colonial Grand at Galleria: What a great place to live (Recommending!)

2009-11-20T08:31:11-06:00

From mmilitaryusa: I have lived here for two years. I think the the maintenance staff works really hard. I have had very few issues with my apartment and they always seem to get my issues fixed in a timely matter. I will be leaving here at the end of the year because ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: THE WORST APARTMENT I HAVE EVER STAYED IN (Not Recommending)

2009-11-17T21:41:40-06:00

From mymekachelle: DO NOT LIVE HERE. THE STAFF HERE IS REALLY RUDE! THEY ARE VERY FUNNY WITH YOUR MONEY ALSO. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY GOING TO SEND ME MY DEPOSIT CHECK IN THE MAIL AND I CALLED BACK A WEEK LATER AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T SENT IT OFF. THEIR MAINTENANCE CREW ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: NEVER LIVE HERE THIS IS NO PARDISE! (Not Recommending)

2009-09-25T14:59:35-06:00

From rums100: THE STAFF IS SO RUDE, ONE PERSON NAMED SUSAN SAID GO AWAY AND SHE DOESN'T CARE AND TOOK 1,000 DOLLARS FOR MOVING AWAY! THE FIX NOTHING EVER I LIVED HERE! 6 MONTHS FILLING OUT FORMS AND NOTES TO COME FIX OUR THINGS, THE WATER LEAKS AND SMELLS. MOST OF THE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: The bottom of the barrel (Not Recommending)

2009-08-13T08:01:20-06:00

From dclst18: This is probably the worst apartment complex I have lived in. I could go on for hours about the problems I had here. The safety factor alone is all the deterent you will need. Some may make the argument that, "Oh, well, there are a lot of units so of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: They will steal your deposit, it's unsafe, and they let ANYONE move in.READ PLEASE..........DON'T MOVE IN (Not Recommending)

2009-07-06T14:30:45-06:00

From sally963: Before I moved in, I couldn't view my apt....the girl at the front desk said," It was the law" so I asked her to let me see this so call law in writing. She left and came back after speaking with someone and said, "Well, it's not a law but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Don't Live Here!!!! Run as fast as you can!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2009-04-08T20:57:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This apartment complex sucks, the only thing that ever gets done is painting and remodeling the front office where no one lives!!! The management are unprofessional and rude. The heat does not work on cold days and the air does not blow cold air in the apartment on hot days. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Extremely Unprofessional (Not Recommending)

2009-04-06T07:49:57-06:00

From nbr15gwu: I know every apartment will have complaints but believe me when I say that the people who are paid to take care of you and your needs a.k.a the management staff are extremely unprofessional. They are there to collect their paycheck and go home while the tenants are trying to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: (Not Recommending)

2009-04-06T07:24:44-06:00

From galleriag: The mold issue is not any better and still have not had any assistance from management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: (Not Recommending)

2009-02-26T13:12:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment itself isn't that bad, but the management and staff are useless. If you have a problem expect weeks or months before it gets looked into, if at all. A lot of rain in the late months of the year caused water damage in my closet. The whole closet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: it sucks 3times over (Not Recommending)

2009-01-30T15:08:43-06:00

From qtwifey: the water is always turned off and no one cares im tired of this it feels like i live in a college dorm. i would not reccomended anyone to stay at the grand at galleria .Itz not grand at all everything is always broken . but they can call u ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: DO NOT LIVE HERE! (Not Recommending)

2009-01-09T07:09:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Our roof started leaking in 3 places after the hurricane in the Summer of 2008. We called and called and got the run around from the office staff and maintenance while the roof molded in the extra bedroom. When they finally came out almost a month later they did a ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Mystery Negative Reviewers (Recommending!)

2009-11-20T13:24:39-06:00

From aawriter: I've about decided the bulk of the vitriolic reviewers of the Grand at Galleria (or perhaps any of the apartment complexes on this site) are not even residents, have never been residents, or are all written by a very few former residents under different names. I say this because I ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: OFFICE (Not Recommending)

2008-10-11T04:44:42-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for years and this is the worst staff. I would not recommend anyone to move here. Move at your risk. This is not Colonial Grand anymore it is the Grand now own by engel but this is worse change every. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Extremely Poor Maintenance (Not Recommending)

2008-09-25T07:38:56-06:00

From MovedFromSFO: I am stunned to see the Apartment Maintenance is horrible. My kitchen light were not working and I filled the Maintenance record for replacement . Till 4 days no body showed up . When I called back , I was told by Jackie that They do not have nay light ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2008-09-06T13:13:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Maintenance is poor. Management needs to hire more crew members, or be more timely in repairs. The pool was closed 90% of the summer. The gym equipment 85% broken down and dirty. Pool bathrooms are filthy. Pools are not maintained properly. Garbage facility a mess and always breaking down. After ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: DO NOT COME HERE!!!! (Not Recommending)

2008-08-27T13:15:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a few months after my fiance and I getting together and hate every minute of it. The maintenance staff is horrible, the office personell are a joke. It took over a month to get a major water leak and the repair of the home fixed. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: DO NOT rent here!! (Not Recommending)

2008-06-26T08:55:43-06:00

From Frustrated-08: BEWARE! This place has false advertising when it comes to the amenities that they have available. Of course they now say that it can change at any time and the advertising is not guaranteed. Even if that was so they decieve you into believing that everything is current before you ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Safety (Not Recommending)

2008-04-25T13:35:48-06:00

From chuck9326@bellsouth.net: I live in the Chateau area and we have two lighting systems that have failed and Engel Realty will not fix them. The 2 large laterns on each end of the buildings simply need light bulbs and they will not fix them. Not one of them in the whole area ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: My review (Recommending!)

2008-02-20T13:52:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Whats so wrong with Mexico? I'm sorry, but that shouldn't be a concern. I lived there for 7 months and LOVED it! I will be moving back in as soon as I am ready for another apartment. The only problem I found was getting in touch with the office on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Wow! Totally SUCKS! (Not Recommending)

2008-01-16T18:51:57-06:00

From sk8teranimeone@yahoo.com: First of all if I wanted to live in Mexico...I would move there!My radio was stolen out of my old car! Someone hit my brand new car the 2nd day I had it and ran off! Kids run around without parental supervision. ( no not kids that are old enough, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: poor maintenance and service (Not Recommending)

2008-01-16T09:18:01-06:00

From diwakar2319: The staff is irresponsible and they never react to any maintenance request promptly.I stayed in a 1 bedroom apartment and had several issues.I vacated the apartment complex 2 weeks back.Glad that I am out of the apartment finally.Thanks.Diwakar Yammanuru. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Dont not rent!! (Not Recommending)

2007-11-04T23:12:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: VEry poor maintence!!..and Rude management. Nothing never gets done and Im never able to recieve any help from any of the staff. as soon as my lease is over im out of her. the fitness room, the pools, and tanning bed are jokes to get people to rent, but since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Is No One Happy??? (Recommending!)

2007-06-21T14:33:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in this complex for a year in August, after 30 years of "happy homeownership"...I've had almost NONE of the problems that the rest of these folks are having. Sure it took a couple of calls to get my air cooling properly, and the day I moved in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: I love it here! (Recommending!)

2007-06-21T17:49:58-06:00

From aawriter24: I have been in my terrific apartment for over 6 months and absolutely love it! It is a terrific floorplan and the management has been very helpful when needed. I moved here after 16 years at Valley Ridge (now Overlook at Homewood), and this is a HUGE improvement. The management ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Noise complaints (Not Recommending)

2007-03-20T13:21:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Colonial Grand at Galleria ( Colonial Properties) is now known as The Grand at Galleria ( Engel Properties).Engel took over in December 2006. I have been staying for almost a year, the first management has never done anything about the noise in my building and I call them several times ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: They billed me for keys that were turned in, then reported to the credit bureau (Not Recommending)

2007-03-14T11:48:18-06:00

From Shippp@aol.com: I have been charged for keys that were turned in, but NEVER received a bill or notice from them. Six months after moving out, I received notice from Privacyguard and Bank of America Privacyassist, TWO credit guard agencies that I pay monthly for fraud watch, that Colonial Properties, via Hunter ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: I'd rather eat shit! (Not Recommending)

2007-03-05T16:13:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This fucking place is absolutely too high and too low class with a management and leasing consultants that can suck ass for dinner. I stayed there for a year and all they provided with is the worth apt I have ever stayed in in my life and a bill for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: DO NOT RENT FROM COLONIAL GRAND AT GALLERIA! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-02T10:24:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where do I begin. My husband and I moved to Hoover back in 2005. If i had known what I know now, I never would've rented an apartment from these people. When we moved in, there was a huge hole in our ceiling, the toilets had dried piss on them, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Grand @ Galleria (Reserve Side) (Not Recommending)

2006-12-23T12:48:08-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The reserve side has some perks, but a lot of the same problems stated before (i.e. staff, timely feedback, not customer focussed). The big problem is "SUGAR ANT" infestation. Call it in, they'll come by and spray, don't expect them to actually call a someone to "fix" the problem. When ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Never move here...EVER! (Not Recommending)

2006-08-20T00:44:21-06:00

From buffalo2001: We have had the worst time here. The first three weeks we had an unfinished apartment. We were missing door knobs, lights, electrical outlets, blinds, and much more. There was a hole in one bedroom windown. The a/c barley worked. The dishwasher leaked. The fridge smelled like the creature from ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: (Not Recommending)

2006-07-19T15:26:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: When we moved in 2002 it was an excellent place to live. but later in 2003 this place became th worst place to live for families with small children. Roaches became a prblem for us . Never thought of moving. Finally decided to move out. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Why go to Mexico? When you can move in with it. (Not Recommending)

2006-07-04T14:41:05-06:00

From CockHammer: Having trouble with your spanish? Need a job in landscaping? Love to be stared at and sometimes robbed? Have kids that need a quick lesson in immigration and polotics?

Well then, move in to this lovely casa and all your dreams will come true! Unless your car is stolen and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Had enough! (Not Recommending)

2006-06-16T12:24:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in these apartments for 3 1/2 years now. I have finally decided to move because I have had enough. The office staff doesn't care about anyone or anything. All they want is their money! I have had a leak in my kitchen sink for a month now. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Terrible place to live (Not Recommending)

2006-06-08T09:32:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would never recommend this place anyone. Don't expect to ever get any maintenence issues corrected in a timely manner and don't expect any phone calls back if you have any problems. I have already had to move apartments once because of a water leak in the 3rd floor that ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Not sure about this place (Recommending!)

2006-05-30T14:39:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I think you get what you pay for. These apartments are a little older but I dont think they are that bad. I have had a few minor problems like the garbage disposal messing up, but they came right out to fix it. As far as crime, I think the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T12:41:26-06:00

From scubble2: worst place i ever lived the pools bathrooms are terrible to get anything fixed at your appartment is like an act of congress still waiting 8 months after numerous request to get stove and refriarator fixed but bet your life you better not be late on your rent, but yet ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Hell Must Be Better Than This (Not Recommending)

2006-04-25T18:57:35-06:00

From sevenlevelsofhell09: My neighbors are always fighting and in front of my door. Everytime it rains my roof leaks. I have several water stains in the ceiling. If I use the hot water in my bathroom my pipes start singing. If the any of the people below me use the hot water ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: So Bad, I Could Just Set Myself on Fire! (Not Recommending)

2006-04-19T15:17:47-06:00

From colonialgrandhooverisbad: I lived here for a year. It's a great place to live if you enjoy gas leaks! Every time my friends came over, they would get unexplicably drowsy! I'm glad we never lit matches! That would have been an explosive situation! One day, I heard a crash in the living ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: There is nothing GRAND about this place (Not Recommending)

2006-03-02T10:24:40-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is nothing GRAND at the place

I would not recommend any one to live here. The management is horrible. No one can give you a clear answer. I lived in an efficiency apartment with all utilities included and every month I received a bill. When I would call the business ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: OK So Far... (Recommending!)

2006-02-03T12:45:12-06:00

From emerald23: I have lived in CG @ Galleria since Nov.'05, and so far, I haven't had any real serious problems. I live in the "Reserve" side up on the hill, so I can't pay my rent online, but that's not a big deal. When my heater broke, they sent someone out ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: CO2 Leak (Not Recommending)

2006-01-30T20:49:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Problems we have had with Colonial Grand apartments from 2003-2006, lease is up in Feb but they conveniently misplaced our 60 day notice and said they never recieved it, they are going to try to charge us more money before we leave, watch and see! I'll let you know! Stay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: The 9th Level of Hell (Not Recommending)

2005-09-20T11:01:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Satan himself would be proud of the nice work the horrible people have done at this place.

The conditions are damp, stinky, flithy, and infested. I had a leak in my ceiling for eight months. They repaired it when the leak starting pouring water on my floor. Mold had begun ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: (Not Recommending)

2005-09-03T11:29:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These people try to get over on you especially when you move out. They claim that during the last month they can charge you market value plus the landlords fee of $100. They say that since the lease says they can then they wont lift that clause. Tell me who ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Best affordable place in GuadalaHoover (Recommending!)

2005-08-03T16:33:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in a studio for 6 months and, overall, I enjoyed it. From what I have read in other ratings, the studio/one bedroom is the place to go. I guess it's harder to fit 20 Mexicans in there! Welcome to GuadalaHoover! It's hard to find a nicer place in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Guarantee to pay fees after your move (Not Recommending)

2005-07-09T11:05:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Another thing residents should be aware of is they sick collection agencies on you even though you may not be aware of an outstanding debt. I paid mine immediately after noticing my credit report was dinged due to an outstanding debt, which I questioned but didn't want to deal with ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: "sounds to me" is the Mexican manager!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-07T21:07:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Of course "sounds to me" on 3-9-05 doesn't mind the sexual assaults....she doesn't even live here. She locks up, goes home, and doesn't even show up on the weekend. How would she know about half of what happens here. Plus, a policy of "not fixing things in your apartment since ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Off to a bad start (Not Recommending)

2005-04-22T20:13:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have not even moved in yet. I was scheduled to move in on a certain date only to find out that the apt was not ready. I was told to come back 3 days only to find out it STILL wasn't ready!! However, I was given keys to the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Sounds to me (Recommending!)

2005-03-09T19:05:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: like everyone on here complaining can't pay their rent on time and that makes the apartment complex terrible for sending out late notices and adding on late fees. This is a great place to live and the staff here are wonderful. If you can't pay your rent on time why ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Rename to Colonial Grand @ The Slum-eria (Not Recommending)

2005-02-01T16:43:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into Colonial Grand at Galleria in August and I signed a 6 month lease. I stayed in the "nice" brick reserves across the street.Boy was that a lie.I HATED living there my lease is scheduled to end the 1st week in February I was so happy to be ... [click to read full apartment review]

Colonial Grand at Galleria: Colonial Grand aka "Crime Village" (Not Recommending)

2005-01-21T10:21:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments were great when my roommate and I moved in a couple of years ago. But now....they SUCK!! 10 Reasons why:
1.) Aging tall trees that fall on cars when it rains!
2.) When it is hot, ants crawl on and in your car and you as well!
3.) Booming Mexican/Latino population ... [click to read full apartment review]