# MKB Partners LLC **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Phone:** (617) 244-4054 · **Website:** https://mkbpartnersllc.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read 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. **Strengths:** - Estimate accuracy — homeowners cite spot-on timelines and budgets - Project supervision — reviews describe hands-on management and communication - Renovation depth — accounts cover kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and historic homes - Craftsmanship — customers report successful, detailed finished work **Concerns:** - License status — verify CS-086143 remains current - Insurance coverage — confirm current policy details - Project planning — clarify subcontractors, schedule, and warranty - Review recency — written accounts are dated 2015–2019 **Where sources disagree:** - BBB categorizes the company under real estate, while Houzz presents it as a general contractor and real estate management company. - The written review record is strongly positive but consists of older accounts, with the newest dated 2019. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - MKB Partners LLC is based in Newton and is led by Michael Bernier, Principal and Founder. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newtonville/profile/real-estate/mkb-partners-llc-0021-126249) — “BBB profile for MKB Partners, LLC at 69 Prescott Street, Newtonville MA: not BBB accredited, A+ BBB rating, file opened 12/14/2011, business…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction” - Houzz lists Massachusetts license CS-086143 and six projects. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “6 project(s) shown on Houzz” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Licence listed on Houzz: CS-086143” - Houzz lists 5.0 stars from seven ratings. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 7 ratings” - Customers describe accurate estimates and timelines, hands-on supervision, communication, and strong renovation outcomes. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “5★ 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 ne…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “5★ Michael was very hands on with the projects at our home. We were getting two bathrooms and kitchen redone, plus creating an extra room (d…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “5★ MKB Partners LLC did a WONDERFUL job renovating our home in Brookline, MA. Mike ( the owner) is not only trustworthy, his depth of the co…” - A 2016 homeowner reported two renovation projects finishing on time and under budget. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “5★ Mike Bernier and MKB Partners are fantastic. We have engaged them for two home renovation projects in the past five years and both were g…” - The profile lists home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, home additions, custom homes, and new home construction. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “5★ Michael was very hands on with the projects at our home. We were getting two bathrooms and kitchen redone, plus creating an extra room (d…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “5★ Michael was very hands on with the projects at our home. We were getting two bathrooms and kitchen redone, plus creating an extra room (d…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894) — “Houzz lists MKB Partners LLC in Newton as a licensed and insured general contracting and real estate management company with 5.0 stars from …” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newtonville/profile/real-estate/mkb-partners-llc-0021-126249): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mkb-partners-llc-pfvwus-pf~1258841894): 5.0★ from 7 ratings - [Exa](https://www.awwhouse.com/pro/general-contractors-mkb-partners-newtonville-ma-ldi): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · Emily Kitchings · 2019-04-02**: 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 h… - **5/5 · Houzz · Paul McGovern · 2018-04-11**: 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 … - **5/5 · Houzz · karina ku · 2017-06-03**: 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 any… - **5/5 · Houzz · Maile Hedlund · 2016-11-16**: 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 o… - **5/5 · Houzz · David Stolow · 2016-05-05**: 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 kit… - **5/5 · Houzz · Alexandra C. · 2016-04-13**: My husband and I bought a 1920s colonial house in Newton Centre that needed a gut renovation. Mike and his team of subcontractors ran the 9-month project professionally and efficiently. It included an addition for a much needed mudroom and larger (kosher) kitchen, relocating a bathroom, reinsulation… - **5/5 · Houzz · Allison K · 2015-12-05**: MKB Partners remodeled my house over a year ago and I am so, so happy with the final product that I am leaving my first ever positive review on Houzz. We have nothing but the highest praise for the people, their professionalism, and the work. As someone who has lived through three major renovations … - **5/5 · Houzz · David Stolow**: 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. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-11T15:25:21.827Z. Cite as: MKB Partners LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/mkb-partners-llc) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/mkb-partners-llc