--- title: "MN Reale, Inc." description: "In a 2016 Houzz review, a customer said Matt and his crew completely gutted their kitchen and did a much needed renovation. MN Reale describes itself on Ho" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # MN Reale, Inc. **Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 199 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405 · **Phone:** (203) 481-2422 · **Website:** http://mnreale.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.0/5** (low confidence) — from 6 reviews across 8 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read In a 2016 Houzz review, a customer said Matt and his crew completely gutted their kitchen and did a much needed renovation. MN Reale describes itself on Houzz as a design / build / remodeling firm on the Connecticut shoreline, founded by Matt Reale in 2009, and its website names New Haven, Middlesex, Branford and Guilford as its service area. Project titles on its website include an upgraded bathroom, a Pine Orchard addition and a Branford kitchen renovation. A 2015 Houzz customer said Matt designed their porch and deck, installed their kitchen and remodeled the family room. A 2016 Houzz customer said the project was completed on time. A 2023 Google customer said they used the handyman services and were happy with their new stairs and screen door. The company holds an A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau and 5.0 stars from 5 ratings on Houzz. Connecticut lists the home improvement registration HIC.0620984, held by Matthew N Reale, as inactive, with the note "change to legal entity". **Strengths:** - Kitchen gut renovation — a 2016 customer said Matt and his crew gutted their kitchen - An on-time project — a 2016 customer said the project was completed on time - Porch and deck design — a 2015 customer said Matt designed their porch and deck ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A 2016 Houzz customer said Matt and his crew gutted and renovated their kitchen _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ Matt & his crew completely gutted our kitchen and did a much needed renovation. They did a beautiful job, we still are in awe of how nice…” - Describes itself on Houzz as a design / build / remodeling firm founded by Matt Reale in 2009 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Founded by Matt Reale in 2009, MN Reale is a high end design / build / remodeling firm …” - Names New Haven, Middlesex, Branford and Guilford as its service area _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://mnreale.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): New Haven, Middlesex, Branford, Guilford” - Its website lists projects including an upgraded bathroom, a Pine Orchard addition and a Branford kitchen renovation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://mnreale.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): WorkSecond AveUpgraded BathroomPine Orchard AdditionHotchkiss Grove BuildHotchkiss KitchenDogwood CourtGuil…” - A 2015 Houzz customer said Matt designed their porch and deck, installed their kitchen and remodeled the family room _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ From his design of my porch and deck to his installation of my kitchen and remodeling of the family room, Matt exhibited professionalism,…” - A 2016 Houzz customer said the project was completed on time _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ Matt and his people did a fantastic job for us. Project was completed on time. Will continue to work with them in the future.” - A 2023 Google customer used the handyman services for new stairs and a screen door _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwelktWDFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf5bf152b1ab74d82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpzY-X1QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I used the handyman services, and they were lovely. Timely and the work is impeccable, they seem to really care about doing good work and…” - A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau and 5.0 stars from 5 Houzz ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/branford/profile/construction/mn-reale-inc-0111-110090731) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 5 ratings” - Connecticut lists the home improvement registration HIC.0620984, held by Matthew N Reale, as inactive, with the note "change to legal entity". _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0620984 registry-verified expired (registry's own word: "INACTIVE — CHANGE TO LEGAL ENTITY") — registry holder of record:…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://mnreale.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): WorkSecond AveUpgraded BathroomPine Orchard AdditionHotchkiss Grove BuildHotchkiss KitchenDogwood CourtGuil…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://mnreale.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): WorkSecond AveUpgraded BathroomPine Orchard AdditionHotchkiss Grove BuildHotchkiss KitchenDogwood CourtGuil…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ Matt & his crew completely gutted our kitchen and did a much needed renovation. They did a beautiful job, we still are in awe of how nice…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ From his design of my porch and deck to his installation of my kitchen and remodeling of the family room, Matt exhibited professionalism,…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ From his design of my porch and deck to his installation of my kitchen and remodeling of the family room, Matt exhibited professionalism,…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Founded by Matt Reale in 2009, MN Reale is a high end design / build / remodeling firm …” - Also offers Handyman _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwelktWDFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf5bf152b1ab74d82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpzY-X1QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I used the handyman services, and they were lovely. Timely and the work is impeccable, they seem to really care about doing good work and…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwelktWDFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf5bf152b1ab74d82!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpzY-X1QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I used the handyman services, and they were lovely. Timely and the work is impeccable, they seem to really care about doing good work and…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810) — “5★ From his design of my porch and deck to his installation of my kitchen and remodeling of the family room, Matt exhibited professionalism,…” ## License Status: **expired** (#HIC.0620984, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MN%20Reale%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJcaSRR3fW54kRgk23GisVv_U): 5.0★ from 1 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/coinerrors/comments/1vqi106/n_o_bank_reale/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/branford/profile/construction/mn-reale-inc-0111-110090731): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://mnreale.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MN%20Reale%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJcaSRR3fW54kRgk23GisVv_U): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/m-n-reale-pfvwus-pf~436933810): 5.0★ from 5 ratings - [Local News](https://patch.com/connecticut/branford/branfords-matt-reale-honored-national-big-50-award-0): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mn-reale-inc): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sabrina · 2023-08-26**: I used the handyman services, and they were lovely. Timely and the work is impeccable, they seem to really care about doing good work and it shows. I am happy every time I look at my new stairs and screen door. - **5/5 · Houzz · ddage · 2016-10-30**: Matt & his crew completely gutted our kitchen and did a much needed renovation. They did a beautiful job, we still are in awe of how nice it looks. Everyone in their crew was professional and took pride in every part of the process. John, Ed & Jim are excellent craftsmen and were outstanding in the … - **5/5 · Houzz · Scott Struzinski · 2016-04-29**: This is a very highly skilled & professional contracting company. They're doing things the way it should be done. I do not hesitate to recommend them for your next remodeling job. - **5/5 · Houzz · Kevin O'Neill · 2016-04-28**: Matt and his people did a fantastic job for us. Project was completed on time. Will continue to work with them in the future. - **5/5 · Houzz · 2016-04-27**: Matt and his team at M.N. Reale are nothing short of true professionals. I can not recommend them strongly enough. I have worked in and with this industry for the better part of my adult life and seen some of the best and some of the worst. Matt and his team are the best! - **5/5 · Houzz · Dody Criscuolo · 2015-07-29**: From his design of my porch and deck to his installation of my kitchen and remodeling of the family room, Matt exhibited professionalism, his work ethic is top notch, he has a wonderful group of people working for him and the finished job is perfection. I look around and smile because of him. A job … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T10:23:48.764Z. Cite as: MN Reale, Inc. — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/mn-reale-inc-branford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/mn-reale-inc-branford ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)