# MJT Home Improvement

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 181 Boston Post Rd E #1, Marlborough, MA 01752 · **Phone:** (617) 544-3388 · **Website:** https://mjthomeimprovementinc.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 1.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 8 sources.
56% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

MJT Home Improvement is a Marlborough, MA outfit that, for most of its written history, was a roofing-and-siding company homeowners were glad they found. Run by Marcos Terrenas — the company describes itself as family owned and operated — it built a 4.8-star average across 38 reviews each on Angi and HomeAdvisor, with 95% five-star ratings, largely on fast, well-organized jobs: full roof replacements finished in a single long day, siding jobs wrapped up in under three, crews that showed up on time and cleaned up after themselves.

The specifics back that up. A 2019 review described the crew stepping in to finish and redo a botched multi-unit condo project after the owner fired a previous contractor, calling Marcos responsive and fair on price. A 2020 review credited the team with fixing a structural gap between an addition and the roof that a prior roofer and siding crew had both missed. Several reviews from 2018 through 2020 describe estimates arriving within a day or two and full roof tear-offs and reroofs finished before dark.

What's changed is recent. Google, where the company holds only 3 stars from 6 ratings — a sharp contrast with its Angi and HomeAdvisor numbers — carries three detailed 2026 complaints: a March 2026 review (also posted on HomeAdvisor) describes a kitchen and bathroom remodel needing repeated rework, a claim that a fan had already been replaced when it hadn't, and a reimbursement check that bounced; another from March 2026 says a deposit was taken for a project that was never started, with the customer still being paid back slowly months later; a September 2026 review calls the company unresponsive and says the reviewer intends to file a licence complaint. Separately, an OSHA-violation tracking site reports the company was the subject of a formal federal safety inspection that produced four citations and $19,218 in proposed penalties, and a civil court filing lists the company and Terrenas as defendants in a case brought by a commercial lender, with no outcome on record.

On the paperwork side, the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and BBB lists it as an A+ accredited business with 15 years in business — though BuildZoom also shows a second, now-inactive HIC registration number on file for the company.

Given the gap between the older, detailed praise and the recent, specific complaints, anyone calling now should ask pointed questions about current crew capacity, get everything in writing, and avoid paying a deposit before material is on site — and it's worth asking directly about the unresolved court filing and the fan/reimbursement dispute before signing anything.

**Strengths:**
- Fast full roof jobs — several reviews cite one- to two-day completions
- Structural fixes — a 2020 review credits addressing gaps prior contractors missed
- Condo-scale projects — a 2019 review describes redoing a prior contractor's failed work

**Concerns:**
- Recent complaints — three 2026 reviews allege unstarted work, lies and a bounced check
- OSHA citations — four violations and $19,218 in penalties reported
- Unresolved court filing — named as a defendant with no outcome stated
- Second inactive licence — BuildZoom lists a now-cancelled prior HIC number

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi and HomeAdvisor both show a 4.8-star, 38-review total while Google shows 3 stars from 6 ratings and BuildZoom shows 3 stars from 4 reviews — the recent detailed complaints are concentrated on Google rather than the older platforms.
- The company's own website states both 19 years and 24 years of experience in different places (an About-us paragraph versus a business-highlights badge).

## Claims & citations

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

- Angi and HomeAdvisor each show a 4.8-star average from 38 ratings (95% five-star, 5% one-star), while Google shows 3 stars from 6 ratings and BuildZoom shows 3 stars from 4 reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MJT%20HOME%20IMPROVEMENT%20INC&query_place_id=ChIJJxcChPhx44kRdJ1pVcuJzCM) — “Google: 3★ from 6 ratings”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mjt-home-improvement) — “BuildZoom: 3.0★ from 4 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 38 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 95% 5★ · 5% 1★ (of 38 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.8★ from 38 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 95% 5★ · 5% 1★ (of 38 ratings)”
- The company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 192017 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: MJT HOME IMPROVEMENT INC”
- BuildZoom lists a second, now-inactive home improvement contractor registration number for the company. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mjt-home-improvement) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #178909 — Status: Inactive — State: Massachusetts — Type: Home Improvement Contractor — status was at o…”
- A September 2026 Google review calls the company unresponsive and says the reviewer plans to pursue a licence complaint. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSU2FrWnBVemRrUjJ0NmJFUmlhblpVT1drM09IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x23cc89cb55699d74!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRSakZpUzdkR2t6bERianZUOWk3OHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ If i can leave no stars I would. He does not reply and he is a complete scammer, He will give you the run around and say he would have fa…”
- A March 2026 review, also posted on HomeAdvisor, describes a kitchen and bathroom remodel needing repeated rework, a claim that a fan had already been replaced when it hadn't, and a reimbursement check that bounced. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGRFRIWnBSRGRWWWkxNU1tcFBjV3cwVlUwd1prRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x23cc89cb55699d74!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFDTHZpRDdVYi15MmpPcWw0VU0wZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Great design but the lack of quality control is a serious problem.  Numerous reworks needed, lies told, caused a massive leak to my downs…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “1★ It was actually a kitchen and bathroom remodel. Design was good but the quality control was very poor requiring multiple rework. Ended up…”
- Another March 2026 review says a deposit was taken for a project that was never started and the customer was still being repaid slowly months later. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GRlJ6aG5YelZLV2twalgzQlhaVWhqZEMwNVZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x23cc89cb55699d74!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFFRzhnXzVKWkpjX3BXZUhjdC05Vnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Don't trust this guy! He took a deposit from me almost a year ago for a project that he never started. A few months ago I asked for my de…”
- An OSHA-violation tracking site reports the company was the subject of a formal federal safety inspection that resulted in four citations and $19,218 in proposed penalties. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [svepnavigator.com](https://svepnavigator.com/facility/mjt-home-improvements-inc-burlington-ma.html) — “svepnavigator.com — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,218.…”
- A civil court filing names the company and its owner as defendants in a case brought by a commercial lender, with no outcome stated. _(confidence: low)_
  - [document.epiq11.com](https://document.epiq11.com/document/getdocumentbycode?docId=3648447&projectCode=OGC) — “document.epiq11.com — 19-01858-RAM 1 Global Capital LLC v. MJT Home Improvement Inc. and Marcos J. Terrenas”
- A 2019 review described the company finishing and redoing a prior contractor's failed work on a large multi-unit condo re-siding and roofing project. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm) — “5★ I am not surprised to see so many positive reviews of MJT Home Improvement, Marcos and his crew are amazing. We had a huge project to be …”
- A 2020 review described the crew completing a full roof plus four smaller roofing sections in one long day and fixing a structural gap a previous roofer and siding team had left. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “5★ Marcos and his team completed the main roof of my house and four other smaller roofing portions in ONE long day. A hard working team does…”
- BBB lists the company as an A+ accredited business with 15 years in business. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marlborough/profile/home-improvement/m-j-t-home-improvement-inc-0021-189272) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marlborough/profile/home-improvement/m-j-t-home-improvement-inc-0021-189272) — “BBB profile shows M J T Home Improvement, Inc. of Marlborough, MA as an A+ rated, BBB-accredited business (accredited since 2017) with 15 ye…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://mjthomeimprovementinc.com) — “MJT Home Improvement Inc. is a Marlborough, MA home-improvement contractor offering roofing, siding, windows, gutters, remodeling, carpentry…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm) — “5★ I am not surprised to see so many positive reviews of MJT Home Improvement, Marcos and his crew are amazing. We had a huge project to be …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Gutters, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation and Replacement, Vinyl Siding Install or Co…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “5★ Marcos and his team completed the main roof of my house and four other smaller roofing portions in ONE long day. A hard working team does…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Gutters, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation and Replacement, Vinyl Siding Instal…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4aHZ6NUVBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x23cc89cb55699d74!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxhvz5EA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ MJT did the gutters from my home in Saugus Bayview rd the excellent price, and a great job on time the super friendly staff. thank you MJ…”
  - [Official Website](https://mjthomeimprovementinc.com) — “MJT Home Improvement Inc. is a Marlborough, MA home-improvement contractor offering roofing, siding, windows, gutters, remodeling, carpentry…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Gutters, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation and Replacement, Vinyl Siding Install or Co…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Gutters, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation and Replacement, Vinyl Siding Instal…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGRFRIWnBSRGRWWWkxNU1tcFBjV3cwVlUwd1prRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x23cc89cb55699d74!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFDTHZpRDdVYi15MmpPcWw0VU0wZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Great design but the lack of quality control is a serious problem.  Numerous reworks needed, lies told, caused a massive leak to my downs…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marlborough/profile/home-improvement/m-j-t-home-improvement-inc-0021-189272) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Home Improvement, Roofing Contractors, Siding Contractors, Bathroom Remodel, Window Installation,…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html) — “1★ It was actually a kitchen and bathroom remodel. Design was good but the quality control was very poor requiring multiple rework. Ended up…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#192017, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-08, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MJT%20Home%20Improvement&query_place_id=ChIJJxcChPhx44kRdJ1pVcuJzCM): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MJT%20Home%20Improvement&query_place_id=ChIJJxcChPhx44kRdJ1pVcuJzCM): 3.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Exa](https://document.epiq11.com/document/getdocumentbycode?docId=3648447&projectCode=OGC): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marlborough/profile/home-improvement/m-j-t-home-improvement-inc-0021-189272): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://mjthomeimprovementinc.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mjt-home-improvement): 3.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/mjt-home-improvement-reviews-54861178.htm): 4.8★ from 38 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MTJHomeImprovement.54861178.html): 4.8★ from 38 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,218.00.” — svepnavigator.com — https://svepnavigator.com/facility/mjt-home-improvements-inc-burlington-ma.html
- “19-01858-RAM 1 Global Capital LLC v. MJT Home Improvement Inc. and Marcos J. Terrenas” — document.epiq11.com — https://document.epiq11.com/document/getdocumentbycode?docId=3648447&projectCode=OGC

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · peter lam · 2026-09-04**: If i can leave no stars I would. He does not reply and he is a complete scammer, He will give you the run around and say he would have family issues. Do not trust this guy, we will be going after his license if anyone wants to file please reach out.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Helene Palmer · 2026-03-10**: Great design but the lack of quality control is a serious problem.  Numerous reworks needed, lies told, caused a massive leak to my downstairs neighbor and lied to me about replacing a ceiling fan and then bounced the check to reimburse me.  It won't let me post half a star.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · D H · 2026-03-03**: Don't trust this guy! He took a deposit from me almost a year ago for a project that he never started. A few months ago I asked for my deposit back after I found out he lied to me about ordering material for my project and continues to lie to me while slowly paying me back. He shouldn't have a contr…
- **1/5 · Angi · Helene P. · 2026-03-01**: It was actually a kitchen and bathroom remodel. Design was good but the quality control was very poor requiring multiple rework. Ended up having to call in properly qualified contractors for which Marcos did reimburse me for. The final straw was $940 I paid to replace a fan that he said was replaced…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cathie Barnes · 2024-02-29**: Marcos was very fair in his quote to have the roof done. Even when they removed the old shingles and found that they needed to replace the plywood Marcos was fair in the increase cost. His people showed up at 7:30 AM and worked like busy bees though out the day taking only half hour for lunch. They …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alcenir Reis · 2023-06-06**: MJT did the gutters from my home in Saugus Bayview rd the excellent price, and a great job on time the super friendly staff. thank you MJT
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Shilo · 2023-05-30**: Marcos actually visited my property, and we walked around together so he could point out and explain things.
Professional work, responsive to questions, pro-active letting me know status and issues.
Excellent result.
- **BuildZoom · Rebecca S. · 2022-03-09**: Had a roof, gutters and flash siding put on my Marcos and his team in October 2020. It's March 2022 and I'm already noticing shingles that easily blow off, found in my yard. The flashing is all warped. The gutters are leaking where they should not be. The roof, in some spots, is "curling" and warpin…
- **BuildZoom · Chadd Y. · 2021-09-18**: We were very impressed with this company from start to finish! They replaced our roof in one day. Perfect work, cleaned up everything. They couldn't have made things any easier. Marcos is the best!
- **BuildZoom · Meldoy · 2020-12-01**: DO NOT TRUST THIS GUY, DO NOT WASTE UR TIME ! I have talked to the business owner Marcos 3 weeks ahead regarding my deck rebuilt project, he promised he was going to do it and confirmed the project date, but the day before the project day, he did not pull the permit and lied to the client that he di…

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