# Marine Home Improvement Inc

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 273 Center St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA · **Phone:** (781) 603-9133 · **Website:** https://www.marinehomeimprovement.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (high confidence) — from 57 reviews across 6 sources.
91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Marine Home Improvement is a Hanover-based roofing and siding contractor run by owner Michel Trankels (called Mike, Michael, or Mikel across different reviews), and the volume of detailed, specific accounts — 4.9 stars from 120 Google ratings and 4.7 from 244 on Angi — is hard to ignore either way you read it.

Most of the record is strongly positive and specific: reviewers describe complete roof replacements finished in a single day, a three-floor colonial resided from rotted original wood to Hardie board with 18 new windows, and a gazebo reshingled in red cedar. In a 2023 review, one customer described Trankels personally helping navigate city zoning complications during a back porch demolition and rebuild. A local realtor team named the company their go-to contractor for client referrals, and another contracting firm subcontracted them for a roofing job near a client's home. Several reviewers describe using the company multiple times over the years and referring friends and family.

The Massachusetts home improvement contractor license tied to this business is registry-verified but currently expired. The company's BBB profile carries an A+ accredited rating.

The record isn't uniform, though, and the concerns are specific enough to take seriously. In a 2019 Angi review, a customer described improperly flashed chimneys and dormers, a crew that didn't speak English, and the business skipping a required permit and asbestos test for the town. A separate 2019 Angi review described a Hardiplank siding job that began failing within a month, the owner declining to fix it, reported litigation from that customer and a neighbor, and an allegation — unverified here — that the owner and his staff had written most of the positive reviews themselves. Two 2018 Angi reviews describe a job left unsupervised after the deposit was paid with debris left behind, and a cedar-shingle siding job where the wrong shingles were delivered three times before the owner replaced the installation crew and corrected the work, though the timeline stretched to about six weeks.

For a straightforward roof or siding replacement, the overwhelming majority of the written record — spanning 2021 through 2025 — points to a responsive owner and a clean, on-time crew. Given the license status and the older complaint cluster, it's worth confirming current licensing and getting a firm, written scope of work before signing on for a larger or more unusual project.

**Strengths:**
- Same owner every job — Michel Trankels personally responsive
- Handles complex projects — zoning issues, historic homes
- Trusted by professionals — realtors, other contractors refer
- Repeat customers — used multiple times, refers family

**Concerns:**
- License currently lapsed — MA HIC registration expired
- 2019 complaint — improper flashing, no permit pulled
- 2019 complaint — failed siding job, reported litigation
- 2018 complaints — unsupervised crew, repeated shingle errors

**Where sources disagree:**
- A 2019 negative reviewer alleged the owner and staff authored most of the positive reviews — unverified, but noted given the volume of similarly-styled praise

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Reflects the packet's mixed record as weighed: a large, detailed, multi-year positive pool alongside several serious, specific 2018-2019 complaints, all already priced by the arithmetic _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm) — “1★ I hired Marine Home improvement. They replaced my old roof. They improperly flashed my chimneys and dormers. The crew they sent for the r…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm) — “0.5★ Hired them to install Hardiplank. Awful job. Hardiplank started fallen off within a month of install. Owner refuses to fix it. We are c…”
- Massachusetts home improvement contractor license is registry-verified but currently expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 136580 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: MARINE HOME IMPROVEMENT INC.”
- BBB profile carries an A+ accredited rating _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hanover/profile/home-improvement/marine-home-improvement-0021-18305) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hanover/profile/home-improvement/marine-home-improvement-0021-18305) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- A 2023 review described the owner personally helping navigate city zoning complications during a back porch demolition and rebuild _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNadW9XM093EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZuoW3Ow%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company far exceeded my expectations, and were amazing to work with for my back porch demolition + rebuild. I'd highly recommend the…”
- A realtor team described the company as their go-to contractor for client referrals _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPc2FDRlVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOsaCFUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In addition to a new roof and gutters, the team at Marine Construction also installed beautiful Hardie siding and PVC trim for our latest…”
- Another contracting firm subcontracted them for a roofing job near a client's home _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSLU5tRWVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR-NmEeg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From Canty Brothers Construction we needed a roofing company close to our clients house in Bourne and we reached out to them and they wer…”
- A 2022 review described a three-floor colonial resided from rotted original wood to Hardie board with 18 new windows _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCdklxcGNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICBvIqpcg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and his team were exceptional! We had our three floor colonial resided from old, rotted wood to the Hardy board with new gutters and…”
- A 2019 Angi review described improperly flashed chimneys and dormers, a crew that did not speak English, and the business skipping a required permit and asbestos test _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm) — “1★ I hired Marine Home improvement. They replaced my old roof. They improperly flashed my chimneys and dormers. The crew they sent for the r…”
- A 2019 Angi review described a Hardiplank siding job failing within a month, the owner declining to fix it, reported litigation, and an allegation that the owner and staff wrote most of the positive reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm) — “0.5★ Hired them to install Hardiplank. Awful job. Hardiplank started fallen off within a month of install. Owner refuses to fix it. We are c…”
- A 2018 Angi review described a job left unsupervised after the deposit was paid, with debris left uncleaned and a delayed gutter repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm) — “2★ Michael, the owner, appeared to be very professional and understanding up until he received a deposit and secured the job. After this poi…”
- A 2018 Angi review described repeated wrong-shingle deliveries and inexperienced cedar-shingle installation before the owner replaced the crew _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm) — “2★ Hired the company to reside 3 sides of the house with cedar shingles. The wrong shingles were delivered three times, installers started s…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sWk1GWkpTbXRIYW1ObVUybDVjVVY2WkdOTFpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlZMFZJSmtHamNmU2l5cUV6ZGNLZXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience with Marine home improvement. They responded quickly and started the job within the agreed upon time frame. The…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMaDVyM1RnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLh5r3Tg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed my roof replaced pretty quickly. I requested a quote on their website and within 2 hours they contacted me and set up an appoint…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSdWJUWTNWMFJCVEhSc016UlpORUpYYlVkS2FFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRubTY3V0RBTHRsMzRZNEJXbUdKaEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had our front door and gutters replaced as well as windows installed. Great thorough work.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCdklxcGNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICBvIqpcg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and his team were exceptional! We had our three floor colonial resided from old, rotted wood to the Hardy board with new gutters and…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNadW9XM093EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1ca81e0b8b75f3b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZuoW3Ow%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company far exceeded my expectations, and were amazing to work with for my back porch demolition + rebuild. I'd highly recommend the…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#136580, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-03, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marine%20Home%20Improvement%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJcxJb6hif5IkRO1-3uOCByrE): 4.9★ from 120 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marine%20Home%20Improvement%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJcxJb6hif5IkRO1-3uOCByrE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hanover/profile/home-improvement/marine-home-improvement-0021-18305): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.marinehomeimprovement.com): 33 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/assinippi/marine-home-improvement-inc-reviews-12213240.htm): 4.7★ from 244 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-contractors/residential/usa/ma/hanover/marine-home-improvement-inc-1113845): 8 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Podgurski · 2025-10-22**: Excellent workmanship and service. The crew was very hardworking… from start to finish.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kristina Napolitan · 2025-09-25**: We had a great experience with Marine home improvement. They responded quickly and started the job within the agreed upon time frame. They replaced our roof and did this in one day and had a fair price. We will definitely be reaching out for our next project!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tarcila Gonzaga · 2025-09-22**: I had the pleasure of working with Mike, owner of Marine Home Improvement. He was incredibly responsive while I was helping my friend Dottie get her roof done. The price was right, and the quality of work was excellent. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Angela Crowley · 2025-09-15**: Mike & team were responsive, knowledgeable, professional, timely and respectful start to finish!  Working with every contractors should be this easy…and fun!  Thanks Mike for my beautiful new roof!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pat Leomi · 2025-08-26**: Choose Marine Home Improvement if you want to work with a serious contractor. A serious contractor is someone who confidently presents their industry knowledge and price point without turning it into a sales pitch. They listen to you, answer your questions thoughtfully, and don't try to upsell you o…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ricky Dobbins · 2025-08-08**: John and his crew did a fantastic job.
They were all professional.
There attention to detail was impeccable.
They placed everything back to were it was. They made sure my concerns were met. I would recommend Marine Home  Improvement to anyone look for. Not only professional work but for professional…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kerry DaCosta · 2025-06-17**: We had our front door and gutters replaced as well as windows installed. Great thorough work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Megan Cataldo · 2025-06-16**: I had a spectacular experience with this company. The owner Mike got back to me quickly and was able to give me a timely and fair quote. The work began as promised a few weeks later and the crew was great. They were competent, professional, respectful, and kept a neat and clean work area. There was …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patricia Leipprande · 2025-05-23**: Mike and his crew were very efficient and prompt in replacing our roof. Excellent job in clean up. Mike very responsive to questions. Thank you for a job well done
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Customer Service · 2024-12-28**: Performed work quickly and efficiently, left the property clean, and were professional and competitive in pricing. The new roof looks perfect!

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