--- title: "MCW Carpentry LLC — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcw-carpentry-llc-pfvwus-pf~310393498 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~310393498.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MCW Carpentry LLC" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/020335ac0f61df31_0604-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "127 Brighton Ave, East Orange, New Jersey 07017, United States" latitude: 40.7696 longitude: -74.2077 phone: "(973) 676-5802" website: http://mcwcarpentry.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 79 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # MCW Carpentry LLC Original Houzz profile: [MCW Carpentry LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcw-carpentry-llc-pfvwus-pf~310393498) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** East Orange, NJ - **Serves:** Newark, Jersey City, Clifton, Bayonne, East Orange, Hoboken, Bloomfield, Linden, Kearny, Montclair, Belleville, Garfield, Livingston, Westfield, Nutley, Lodi, Maplewood, Scotch Plains, Summit, Roselle, Hillside, Lyndhurst, Millburn, Harrison, South Orange, North Arlington, Clark, Hanover, Woodland Park, Brookdale, North Caldwell, Union, Cranford, Springfield, New York - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 25 years in business We’re pretty modest people at MCW Carpentry, but we must tell you that our work is far superior to that of most other contractors and remodelers. As master Builders, Remodelers, carpenters, Craftsmen and artisans, we take great pride on making sure the project is constructed to the highest of industry standards . We’re not like other builders and remodelers who only care about profits and doing the job fast we take our time and do it the right way we have been setting the standards for over 25 years Master Carpentry & Master Building is a creative and conceptual practice that depends on clear communication with our clients. We help you define your design needs and transform your vision into a reality. And we promise to assist you with every aspect and stage of your project for conception until completion—from the very start of design to the details of finish ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Flooring Installation - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Custom Home Bars - Tile Installation - House Framing - Wood Floor Installation - Attic Conversion - Window Installation - Siding Installation - Deck Repair - Laminate Flooring Installation - Wine Cellar Installation - Barn Design & Construction - Tiny House Construction - Workshop Design & Construction - Carport Installation - Attic Restoration - Trim Work - Crown Molding Installation - Baseboard Installation - Wood Siding - Wainscoting - Cedar Siding - Siding Repair - Soffit Installation - Floor Leveling - Dock Design & Construction - Custom Cabinets - Door Installation - Door Repair - Drywall Repair & Installation - Remodeling - Siding Repair & Installation - Tile Repair ### Areas Served - Newark - Jersey City - Clifton - Bayonne - East Orange - Hoboken - Bloomfield - Linden - Kearny - Montclair - Belleville - Garfield - Livingston - Westfield - Nutley - Lodi - Maplewood - Scotch Plains - Summit - Roselle - Hillside - Lyndhurst - Millburn - Harrison - South Orange - North Arlington - Clark - Hanover - Woodland Park - Brookdale - North Caldwell - Union - Cranford - Springfield - New York ### Typical Job Cost $2,000 - 500,000 All types of jobs everything from small window replacements to large home additions ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MCW Carpentry LLC | | Address | 127 Brighton Ave, East Orange, New Jersey 07017, United States | | Phone | (973) 676-5802 | | Website | http://mcwcarpentry.com/ | | License Number | 13VH00388800 | | Followers on Houzz | 79 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/MCW-Carpentry-LLc/110077375702989 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/mcwcarpentry - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwcarpentry - Blog — http://mcwcarpentry.houzz.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MCW Carpentry LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcw-carpentry-llc-pfvwus-pf~310393498) - **Website:** http://mcwcarpentry.com/ - **Phone:** (973) 676-5802 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Remodeler of the year 2009, (MBCA) Award of Excellence 2010, 2012, 2014 (MBCA)Award of Merit: best kitchen, Sam awards (NJBA) (National Association of home builders)Certifications: Certified Green Professional, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Graduate Master Builder. - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Rachael Donnelly, July 2019** > In addition to a basement project, we also engaged Matt to gut and renovate an original, small full bathroom. For part of the project, we took a closet from an adjoining bedroom to expand the bathroom's footprint and made another closet in the room. Matt gave us multiple quotes depending on the scope of the project, we had a lot of ideas and Matt was patient in exploring all of them. He helped us to choose finishes and added some unique touches like a high quality pocket door. Matt and his team kept the space clean, made sure that the work was minimally disruptive to our family and home and finished on time and within the initial budget. We greatly enjoyed working with Matt and look forward to leveraging his expertise in our next projects. **Comment from MCW Carpentry LLC:** > Thank you... You guys were great to work with and work for **★★★★★ — Jeff Marino, April 2019** > Highly recommended! Exceptional workmanship, knowledge, and experience! We live in a 100+ year old home. MCW restored and repaired a pair of large double vestibule entry doors and an old large door in our hallway. The doors were in rough shape with sections of wood missing and were not closing or functioning properly. They sanded and repaired the doors, installed new hardware, and re-hung the doors so they now function again! They also installed new weather stripping to the 100+ year old doors so it is now warm in our hallway! **★★★★★ — Pat Budziak, Feb. 2019** > Matt is professional, careful, thoughtful, skilled and reliable. He also makes sure that everything is neat and tidy when he leaves for the day! I have used Matt for many jobs inside and out and have been happy to recommend him to friends. **★★★★★ — Jake S, Aug. 2018** > Incredibly responsive, well-priced, thorough, professional carpenter. Needed an outdated wet bar removed from a carpeted area and to have the wall re-sheetrocked, plastered, and painted. Came by our house to give us a quote, and got to work within a few days. Project took only 2 days to complete—on time and under budget. Will absolutely use MCW again. **★★★★★ — Bob Lavina, Sept. 2017** > MCW Carpentry does outstanding work! We hired Matt and James to install Crown and Panel Mouldings in our Living and Dining Room. Their quality of work and attention to detail is exceptional. They are very customer-focused and work hard to ensure your satisfaction. I would highly recommend them for any remodeling or building project. **★★★★★ — cedar14, Sept. 2016** > Responsive, flexible, all in all very happy with results > Had refrigerator enclosure enlarged and custom island table that I designed and he built **★★★★★ — aimster17, Dec. 2014** > I can't say enough great things about MCW Carpentry. Matt installed glass shelves for me in a built in wall unit in my home. He was professional, kind and worked with me to stay within my budget parameters. The work is flawless and I will definitely be calling Matt again for any carpentry projects in my home. **★★★★★ — jonesma752, Oct. 2013** > MCW Carpentry was greatt to work with. They help the customer from intial design to final project. I hired Matt as he had expierence with Wellborn cabinets. I had choosen this brand and i want to have a carpenter that worked with these cabinets. I was glad i did as one cabinet came in tto big and Matt was able to cut it down to size and you could never tell it was toiuched. Matt is a perfectionist and will make sure the job is done right. He also made me a custom oak spice rack that matched the kitchen cabinets perfectly. He also installed a arch and crown moldings. I would highly recoommed him for any carpentry job you are in need of. **★★★★★ — mmg11, July 2013** > Matt and his crew rebuilt my pergola that collapsed during Hurricane Sandy. He was able to design and rebuild it so it met the historical property requirements of the town. The pergola is as beautiful as it is sturdy. Matt is responsive and easy to work with. **★★★★★ — East Coast Granite, June 2013** > As one contractor to another, Matt had everything prepared so that when we came to install countertops there were no setbacks. Matt's easy to deal with approach's time-lines and schedules orderly. I hope to remain a subcontractor with MCW Carpentry and gladly recommend his services. **★★★★★ — sleo8888, March 2012** > Matt did our basement, kitchen and master bathroom. He is very professional and always willing to hear my ideas to incorporate them. Matt always answers his calls and emails promptly, and is respected by his workers and other professionals. He is kind to kids and animals. We would hire him again, and highly recommend him. ## Selected projects - [Jersey City Storefront - 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jersey-city-storefront-1-pj-vj~5858388) - Location: Jersey City, NJ - Photos: 4 - [South Orange Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-orange-doors-pj-vj~5858371) - Location: South Orange, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Dinning Room \| Franklin Park, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dinning-room-franklin-park-nj-pj-vj~238248) - Location: Franklin Township, NJ - Photos: 1 - Description: This photo shows the dining room after it was finished We had put down new hardwood flooring - [Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-porch-pj-vj~2144521) - Location: South Orange, NJ - Photos: 13 - Description: Complete rebuild of a front porch floor, handrails and spindles, columns, stairs It took a little research and a complete understanding of the neighboring houses To figure out what would be appropriate for this front porch Working with the homeowner and my knowledge of historical preservation We're able to come up with this beautiful porch - [Elegant Kitchen \| Chatham, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-kitchen-chatham-nj-pj-vj~238242) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 6 - Description: This elegant kitchen was designed by MCW and the homeowner and Debbie at Jaeger kitchens,MCW Carpentry received an award of merit for this project in 2010 - [Elegant Bathroom \| Bernardsville, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-bathroom-bernardsville-nj-pj-vj~79355) - Location: Bernardsville, NJ - Photos: 5 - Description: This photo shows a hallway bathroom that was remodeled To a very traditional elegant bathroom A great deal of time and effort was put into the tile work - [Jersey City Storefront - 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jersey-city-storefront-2-pj-vj~5858391) - Location: Jersey City, NJ - Photos: 15 - [Garden Deck Roof \| Bernardsville, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-deck-roof-bernardsville-nj-pj-vj~363109) - Location: Bernardsville, NJ - Photos: 14 - Description: This garden deck sits above a garage and sun room. - [Back Deck \| Short Hills, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-deck-short-hills-nj-pj-vj~327551) - Location: Short Hills, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Custom constructed deck back porch Mahogany deck flooring cedar rails and posts - [Rossi \| West Orange, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rossi-west-orange-nj-pj-vj~79352) - Location: West Orange, NJ - Photos: 4 - Description: A kitchen remodel using wellborn cabinets, maple wood cabinets,and raised panel doors with honey glaze - [Porch Sun Room \| Chatham, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-sun-room-chatham-nj-pj-vj~238246) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: sun room was built closing in a back porch, with custom made tv stereo cabinet - [Corner Cabinet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corner-cabinet-pj-vj~214535) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Fireplace Mantle \| Verona, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-mantle-verona-nj-pj-vj~724667) - Location: Verona, NJ - Photos: 2 - Description: This photo shows a custom design fireplace mantle It was inspired by the existing moldings in the house So it would look like the mantle was original Keeping to the traditional style of the colonial Home - [Child's Bedroom \| Union, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/child-s-bedroom-union-nj-pj-vj~426905) - Location: Union, NJ - Photos: 1 - Description: This photo shows a child's bedroom of double hung windows work completely restored and weather strip the ceilings and walls were all repaired and painted with a nontoxic paint, the floors were refinished - [Book Case Cabinets \| Hoboken, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/book-case-cabinets-hoboken-nj-pj-vj~210302) - Location: Hoboken, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: These book cabinets were made in our shop in component pieces then dissemble the on the job - [Irish Basement Bar \| Township, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/irish-basement-bar-township-nj-pj-vj~79361) - Location: Chatham Township, NJ - Photos: 11 - Description: These photos show the basement renovation we had added a basement bar fireplace bathroom and laundry room playroom and storage area The basement was to look like an old Irish bar - [Garden bench](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-bench-pj-vj~5427769) - Location: Columbia, NJ - Photos: 5 - Description: This garden bench was constructed for my Mom & dad's garden - [Elegant Colonial Fireplace Mantel \| Montclair, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-colonial-fireplace-mantel-montclair-nj-pj-vj~1389811) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Custom made colonial fireplace mantle This fireplace mantle took a study of traditional colonial fireplace mantels To come up with the right historic design - [Modern cherry cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-cherry-cabinets-pj-vj~999216) - Location: Bloomfield, NJ - Photos: 6 - Description: Custom made modern cabinets out of cherry laminate wood The cabinets were designed by Neela Woodard Design, LLC Solid cherry wood doors - [Montclair basement renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montclair-basement-renovation-pj-vj~4623649) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 15 - Description: Basement remodeling project Constructed 4 rooms out of an open basement which had not been finished Family room, bathroom, laundry room and utility room We cut open the basement floor to and drain pipes for the bathroom The walls were framed with galvanized steel stunning and fiberglass gypsum panels that do not come all part if they get wet fire resistant and mold resistant insulation we also leveled the floor and put down a tile floor throughout the basement area [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcw-carpentry-llc-pfvwus-pf~310393498) ## Ideabooks - [Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131738114/list/gardens) — 1 idea - [Setting Room, Sun Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2344601/list/setting-room-sun-room) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mcwcarpentry) ## Community Q&A **Q: I love the rail!** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to know more about the rail! Can you tell us the brand or supplier, and what material it is made of? Thank you!! A: I have two apologize in getting back to you seven months later I didn't realize That there was a question posted I'm still trying to figure out how this site works so I apologize The railings and spindles are made out of cedar wood The columns and the trim boards are made out of boral-board Which is a composite material that does not rot and is fairly new to the market It can be milled just like wood Everything was custom made in my shop The deck boards are mahogany and stained a dark brown --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*