# MGO DESIGN BUILD, INC. **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Website:** https://mgodesignbuild.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.0/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 2 sources. ## The honest read MgO Design Build focuses on basement finishing, remodeling, and new-home work in Norfolk, Massachusetts. Houzz describes the company as exclusively using MgO products for those projects and lists laminate flooring installation among its services. Two Houzz customers gave five stars in November 2017. One described work on a damp, oddly shaped basement that included walls, drainage, deck rebuilding, and interior finishing; the other praised the owner’s involvement and the finished basement. Those are detailed accounts, but they are now several years old. In a 2018 forum post, the owner warned that Tyroc subfloor could cup and that the manufacturer would not honor its warranty. Ask which subfloor products a project would use and what warranty applies. Houzz lists MA HIC 188366 and MA CS-01192; confirm the current status and scope before hiring. **Strengths:** - Basement finishing — two 2017 Houzz reviewers praise project outcomes and careful work - Design problem-solving — one reviewer describes drainage, walls, deck and interior finishing - Laminate flooring — Houzz lists laminate flooring installation **Concerns:** - Tyroc subfloor — owner warned in 2018 that it could cup and warranty was disputed ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Houzz lists a 5.0 rating from two reviews _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 2 ratings” - A 2017 Houzz reviewer describes basement work involving walls, drainage, deck rebuilding, and interior finishing _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “5★ Mike Dubois creatively solved some big design issues when he arranged the application of the matrix basement systems technology to our ol…” - A 2017 Houzz reviewer praises the owner’s involvement and the finished basement _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “5★ When searching for a basement contractor we wanted the best, a company that prides themselves on quality craftsmanship. We found that wit…” - Houzz says the company exclusively uses MgO products for basement finishing, new homes, and remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Houzz lists MgO Design Build in Norfolk, Massachusetts, with a 5.0 rating from two reviews and ten projects. The profile says the company us…” - Houzz lists laminate flooring installation among its services _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Restoration, Project Managemen…” - In a 2018 forum post, the owner warned Tyroc subfloor could cup and its manufacturer would not honor the warranty _(confidence: medium)_ - [greenbuildingadvisor.com](https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/magnesium-oxide-board-over-foam-basement-subfloor) — “greenbuildingadvisor.com — I am the owner of MgO Design Build, Inc. And I have installed Tyroc subfloor in about 50 basement remodels. Warni…” - Houzz lists MA HIC 188366 and MA CS-01192 for the company _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MA HIC 188366” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MA CS-01192” - Specializes in Flooring _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Restoration, Project Managemen…” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Restoration, Project Managemen…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Restoration, Project Managemen…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Restoration, Project Managemen…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mgo-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~1579916516): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [Exa](https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/magnesium-oxide-board-over-foam-basement-subfloor): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “I am the owner of MgO Design Build, Inc. And I have installed Tyroc subfloor in about 50 basement remodels. Warning Tyroc subfloor is failing. The product will cup. The Tyroc company will not honor th…” — greenbuildingadvisor.com (2018-01-22) — https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/magnesium-oxide-board-over-foam-basement-subfloor ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · Rob Smyser · 2017-11-19**: Mike Dubois creatively solved some big design issues when he arranged the application of the matrix basement systems technology to our old and oddly configured damp basement. But there was much more involved in walls and drainage and deck rebuilding at the last minute, interior finishing. All of it … - **5/5 · Houzz · BIbiggie3388 · 2017-11-19**: When searching for a basement contractor we wanted the best, a company that prides themselves on quality craftsmanship. We found that with Mike and his team. We found an owner who really cares about the customer, someone who takes pride in the project going great from start to finish. Someone who ca… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-12T01:24:42.379Z. Cite as: MGO DESIGN BUILD, INC. — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/mgo-design-build-inc) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/mgo-design-build-inc