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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from MKB Partners LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
MKB Partners LLC is a Newton-based general contractor and real estate management company led by Michael Bernier, Principal and Founder. Its Houzz profile describes design/build, new construction, renovations, project management, home additions, custom homes, and kitchen remodeling, with a listed Massachusetts license CS-086143. The dated Houzz record is strongly positive: eight weighted reviews from 2015–2019 describe gut renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, historic-home work, and project management. Homeowners praise accurate estimates and timelines, hands-on supervision, communication, craftsmanship, finishing on time and under budget, and keeping older homes' character. MKB Partners is a plausible fit for bathroom and kitchen remodels, additions, custom homes, and whole-home renovations. Before booking, confirm the current license and insurance, project scope, subcontractor plan, timeline, budget, and warranty terms; the public written reviews are older rather than recent.
MKB Partners LLC did a WONDERFUL job renovating our home in Brookline, MA. Mike ( the owner) is not only trustworthy, his depth of the contracting world is explicitly apparent. The initial estimate and timeline he gave us was spot on. The subcontractors he used had long standing relationships with him and they executed the job with detail and excellence ( all under Mike's careful supervision). Mike's team went above and beyond during the renovation and final punch list items. There is no question that we would use MKB Partners LLC for future home projects.
We recently completed a major gut remodel of our home in Needham, MA using Mike (MKB) to manage the project. At all times from initial negotiations to final signoff we had a great experience with MKB and would highly recommend them. Mike is knowledgeable, calm and very approachable at all times. We availed of his advise throughout the project and took many of his recommendations on board. He uses good subcontractors to complete the work and ensures that high standards are maintained throughout. End result - we are very happy with how our project turned out and would highly recommend MKB Partners.
Michael was very hands on with the projects at our home. We were getting two bathrooms and kitchen redone, plus creating an extra room (dry wall). He was great at making recommendations in terms of costs and qualities of various products, appliances...etc. so we don't spend unnecessary money. If anything became delayed or early, he would always let us know right away. He was great at communicating and making sure all goes well. Very knowledgeable with everything and trustworthy.
We had a great experience with Mike on our home renovation project. It involved moving our kitchen to another room and uncovering and restoring a 130-year-old fireplace and chimney. It also included a mud room, laundry room and bathroom. Mike and his crew were able to work with an older house like ours and the result has been great - very tasteful and in keeping with the character of the house. Mike has a good attention to detail and design sense that is rare in contractors. We would highly recommend his firm.
Mike Bernier and MKB Partners are fantastic. We have engaged them for two home renovation projects in the past five years and both were great successes, finishing on time and under budget. We get a steady stream of compliments from friends who admire the design and craftsmanship of our renovated kitchen and cedar screen porch. Mike has sound judgment, is pragmatic, communicates clearly, and chooses good subcontractors and colleagues. He has earned our complete trust and enthusiastic recommendation.
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Renovates century-old structures5.0