The custom carpentry work exceeded our expectations. They built beautiful built-in shelving, crafted detailed trim work, and constructed a stunning fireplace mantel that perfectly complements our living room. Precision craftsmanship, quality materials, and seamless integration with existing architecture made every project look professionally finished. The team was reliable, communicative, and respectful of our home throughout. Their expertise in carpentry and general contracting delivered elegant, durable results on time and within budget. Highly recommend for custom woodworking and home improvement needs. read more

Morgan and his team were amazing. Supremely competent in their offerings. Helping us decide what to do when we came to them with a concept that was very undefined. Communicated exceptionally at every step of the way and went above and beyond when we had some hiccups mid construction. (He drove to my in laws house at 7am on a Sunday to pick up our garage door opener because we'd locked him out and we were out of state). His perfectionism and attention to detail Is second to none. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to do work. read more

MTI Carpentry - Complete custom shelving with mantle and tv mount. Plus built in spaces for sound bar and electric fireplace with all wires hidden. - Carpenters Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Morgan Mays walks you through the whole stage of construction and communicates via phone and text every hour, it seems. Terrific craftsmanship and promptness. Reasonable cost. Highly recommend for custom-made carpetry projects. read more

Morgan and his team created beautiful benches for our office in SoHo! They turned out just as we had asked for and we couldn't have received better finished work! Great communication, quick turnaround, fair pricing. We will be reaching out to his team again for any further carpentry needs. read more

I recently sold my loft in Soho that MTI help me remodel, which was the first project they completed for me I just purchased a brownstone in Harlem, and it needed to be completely renovated I hired MTI, Carpentry once again to help me with this project, and they knocked it out of the ballpark Their dedication skills and customer service were excellent. Morgan kept me constantly informed of the progress every step of the way. For all of my construction needs the only general contractors I would choose is MTI Carpentry. Nathaniel F. read more

Two words: STAY AWAY. This guy is bad news he'll talk all over you in a very condescending tone. And I only got so far as to ask him for a quote. After sending him a dozen photos of the porch repair work I needed done we made an appointment for a free estimate the next day. 1. He came right on time with his co worker. 2. Co worker looks at my 125 year old historic Victorian house and asks me if I want to replace the turned porch spindles with PCV spindles. Ok, I think, these are probably not the right guys for this type of work. 3. I say no I can't use that, it must be wood -- authentic to 1897. Morgan then asks me if I " won the lottery or something? ". What!? Is this his way of saying he's going to be very expensive or asking can I afford him? I don't know, but I thought it was very strange .... And very unprofessional. 4. I tell him that No, there are no lottery winnings and that i want his best price. I mention that am getting quotes from other carpenters ( who wouldn't?) and he asked me how much they had quoted. Ok, Another red flag: I NEVER do business with people who try to lowball. It's just bad business. 5. And I told him so. It was then Morgan called his co worker over and told him he wanted to leave. The co-worker was very annoyed and asked Morgan why had he wasted his time!? They then both turned and left. So thanks for wasting MY time. Good riddance. I honestly don't know who is giving this guy good reviews. read more

Morgan and his team completely renovated a large utility closet for us, removing old and non-functional shelves, demo'ing and expanding the closet, and most importantly designing, building and installing beautiful cabinetry. His thoughtfulness and focus on our needs for function + elegance made the end result exactly what we had hoped. read more

Morgan created a countertop for a cabinet in our living room. The project involved demolishing the old top, sourcing, cutting, attaching, leveling and finishing the new wood piece. The attached before and after pictures speak to the quality of his craftsmanship. More importantly Morgan was extremely communicative & punctual throughout the entire project. He gave samples, explained in detail his process and stuck to his proposed timelines. It is rare to find a contractor like this in the city. read more

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Morgan is a true craftsman and one-of-a-kind carpenter. I couldn't be more thrilled with the natural wood custom floating shelves Morgan designed, built and installed in my Brooklyn apartment. From measurement to finish to install, Morgan puts love and care into every detail of his projects, and ensures that expectations are exceeded. I highly recommend hiring him for any custom built-in work. You will not be disappointed with the results!!! read more

Morgan did a solid great job w my shelf. He takes the time to see the scope of the job, quote and even made a nice metal rim to the shelf. (Lighting pending) read more

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Morgan is priceless. I really value his background in art because aesthetics is the highest on my list. He built a loft bed with an attached ladder, u shaped open kitchen shelves around a column/ soffit that wasn't plumb but made the corrections in the custom shelving and a long horizontal picture ledge for my painted exposed brick wall. I am very happy with final products and so pleased i made the investment in custom work. Morgan's expertise is only surpassed by his ability to communicate during a project. And my kids love him! 5 out of 5 read more

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MTI Carpentry has just finished remodeling my new kitchen and bathroom As well as re-painting my entire condominium before my husband and I moved in Morgan and his men were extremely polite and paid close attention to detail. My husband and I really appreciate that They finish the job when they said they would we were able to move in on time If you need a reliable contractor I would recommend MTI Carpentry read more

After contacting and getting bids from two other contractors I found MTI Carpentry on yelp. They had such good reviews. I was a little skeptical so I asked Morgan for a few references that I could contact. He gave me four references. Their feedback on their experiences with MTI Carpentry services were consistent and were very positive. They stated that MTIC paid very close attention to protecting their homes and their property during the entire project. Morgan listened to me very carefully as to what my design plans were and what my vision for the remodeling of my master bathroom and my bedroom. While keeping me aware of possibilities within the limits of my predetermined budget which we had previously discussed before beginning this project I very much appreciated that. They finished on time and made sure that I was completely satisfied before my final payment was made. I would highly recommend MTI Carpentry to anyone who is looking for a contractor who is able to listen and complete custom home improvement needs and remain aware of their clients specific budget in mind. read more

Morgan was very thorough and an effective communicator throughout the entire project. We had a difficult and unique project requiring a bespoke door to have decorative material mounted onto it. The door was then installed in an existing metal frame. Morgan was helpful with problems that came up, and completed the project in a timely manner, despite some delays on our end. He is confident and has an eagerness to meet expectations. While this was a smaller project, he gave us an equal share of attention. I can recommend him for whatever project you might have planned. read more

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I have homes on both coasts and I am pleased to give MTI Carpentry kudos on a job well done with my newly remodeled loft. From the initial consultation to the final walk through, I was impressed with Mr. Mays's attention to detail and willingness to insure I was a satisfied customer. The materials were of premium quality and the finished work was completed right on time. I would recommend MTI Carpentry to family and friends. Did I mention that the prices are actually reasonable? read more

My wife and I discovered MTI Carpentry on yelp We read the reviews and compared them to others After which we contacted MTI Carpentry and spoke with the owner personally My wife and l found him to be very receptive and familiar with what our needs were in, so we went with them We trusted MTI Carpentry to renovate our new duplex condominium Morgan's communication skills were excellent. He involved us and explain to us how everything was going and answered all of our questions every step of the way If you ever need a contractor, you can trust and relate to give MTI Carpentry call you will not regret it read more

If you have ever dreaded making calls to contractors because you're worried they'll never get back to you... Morgan is your man! From the start of my project, Morgan was in close communication with me, always asking for clarification and providing updates on timing. I hired MTI to build a custom cabinet and install decorative moulding on my walls and ceilings and find myself late to work everyday now because I can't stop staring at them. He and his assistant did an impeccable job and they wouldn't stop working until all the details were just right. My home feels special now. I'll gladly recommend MTI Carpentry to friends. Thanks Morgan!! read more

Professionalism (check) Quality work and results (check) Incredibly knowledgeable (check) We love our wooden floors! MTI Carpentry was able to restore the original hardwood floors (built in 1896) in our home to perfection. The color was a custom blend to match the existing trims throughout the house - so unique! MTI went above and beyond and was there throughout the entire process. Answered every call and question. Would highly recommend! read more

After hearing so many horror stories from so many people about contractors who take your deposit and you never hear from them again, or they get 3/4 of the way through a job and suddenly cease all contact, I procrastinated on my home project for several years, not wanting to deal with that hassle. But, I can honestly say, Morgan was the total opposite. He was responsive, he was proactive, he showed up, he finished the job approximately when he said he would, and genuinely cared about his work. He and his crew set up a lean-to in my backyard so they could cut wood in the rain and they worked weekends to catch-up when they briefly fell behind. No project is without its share of hiccups, but whatever hiccups we had were relatively minor and we were able to navigate them as they arose in a frank and honest manner. Not to mention, we are absolutely delighted with the end product. He converted a non-functional basement bathroom into a functioning mop closet, which involved relocating plumbing inside our walls. He renovated our bedroom closet to give us extra storage space. Not to mention, the built-in bookshelves and vestibule coat rack/cabinetry he did look amazing! read more

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My wood floors are now a work of art!!! I was so worried about this project not going well as our house is more than 100 years old, but Morgan knew exactly how to gently and painstakingly refinish them. He was a pleasure to work with too, very funny and enthusiastic about his work. The whole process could have been a nightmare as this was one of my first home remodeling projects but he very patiently took me through every step and really seemed to enjoy educating me on how things would get done. And now I am obsessed with my beautiful gleaming floors and do not allow anyone to wear their shoes in my house! Would 100% hire again for my next carpentry project. read more

Years ago I hired a carpenter to build a custom cabinet for an odd shape part of a small Manhattan apartment. I lived with it for years even though it was poorly designed and made. Recently I hired Morgan to rebuild it and he not only did a high quality job, he made aesthetic and practical changes that made it something special. I laugh at myself because I can't stop looking at it. He made my apartment feel more fully my home. He also did his work very expeditiously, staying in close contact with me the whole time. I highly recommend kicking back to some Al Green and letting Morgan make something beautiful for you! read more

My name is Andres S. Working with Morgan was a pleasure him and his guys came to my new home tour it apart and remodeled just Like I envisioned, he redesign my bathroom and my kitchen for me as Well as refinish all of my hardwood floor and install all of my tile work, when they were finished I was very happy and ready to move into my new home, Morgan's attention to detail his professionalism and his company costumer service was amazon , I recommend MTI carpentry for all of your renovation, design&remodeling needs. read more

Morgan's not only one of the best professionals I've worked with, but one of the best people I've had the pleasure of working with. He knows his stuff and cares deeply about his work. He's highly communicative, and efficient. I recently went through a renovation, and the prior contractor didn't do a fantastic job. There were holes in the wall, cock-eyed electrical switches, random exposed piping... And Morgan came in to save the day. Not only did he build beautiful, hardwood floating shelves to add warmth to the space, but fixed the mistakes the other contractor left. Morgan covered to the exposed piping, holes in the wall and really provided an experience that I appreciate. I'll contact Morgan for any of our future reno needs! read more

Morgan is one of a kind, diligent, great communicator and has real talents when it comes to home reno projects. He put up a wall + door in my duplex, completely landing the vision (we've since gotten a lot of compliments from guests). I do plan to use him again in the future, and couldn't recommend him enough! read more

Morgan designed and built custom shelving for our new house. We loved the final product. He's creative, talented and reliable. We've also had him work on multiple other projects around our house. read more

Morgan was a true pro. He took our request, asked questions, drew up preliminary designs, asked questions along the way to both add his expertise and make sure he delivered what we wanted, handled hurdles and then ultimately delivered in execution. A good guy and quality professional, Morgan will ensure you leave more than pleased. read more

Morgan did a fantastic job with a small carpentry project in our apartment. A pre-war door in our apartment was damaged and had a big hole in it. Replacing a pre-war door would have cost on the order of $1000-2000 because of the weird dimensions and being solid wood. But Morgan saved us that headache and did a fantastic job repairing the hole and he did it quickly. It's really not noticeable that any patchwork was done. On top of that, Morgan is just lovely to work with, flexible, and gave us a great price. 5 stars for this guy! He will definitely be our go-to guy for future projects and carpentry needs. read more

We scratched our client's desk and were looking for a carpenter to fix it. I called to 7 carpenters and Morgan was the most responsible, helpful, knowledgeable and was willing to help. He also is very punctual and answered all my questions. Price he gave us was also very reasonable. Despite the fact that we decided to buy a new desk instead of fixing an old one and did not go through all the process, I liked the service and consultation. Morgan, thank you very much. If we need any future help we will ask only Morgan and MTI carpentry to help. read more

I was tentative about using Morgan's service but the man came through and did a striking job on installing my closet door. I am so grateful I chose him, he did an excellent job and I recommend him as a carpenter. He also has diligence and patience, for example, he is coming back in two weeks to ensure the smallest detail is done right. Thanks Morgan! read more

We are first time homebuyers not really sure what we're doing but wanted a contractor do put in a built in bench with storage for our living room. Morgan laid out his vision by far the best of all the contractors we spoke to. He's super honest and really easy to work with. The work is super sturdy and exceeded our expectations. read more

MTI Carpentry - Storage bench that fits in seamlessly with the rest of the apartment. Exactly what we wanted. - Carpenters Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We need to have two custom tables built for our design teams. Each table had specific requires in terms of the shape, height, and shelving. One even required a light box to be built into the table. First, Morgan came and took measurements, that came back with Mock-up samples of the the tables with various materials and finishes so we could both see and feel the material. Also sent me progress updates every couple of days with photo so I could see how the finished tables were coming together. When we received the final product is was nothing short of incredible. Can't think of a better person to trust with your carpentry projects. read more

Morgan is a complete and utter joke of a professional. I've never left a review before (for anything) and I doubt that I ever will again. But this guy was so ridiculous I honestly hope to stray anyone from anywhere away from ever having to deal with him. There were multiple times where he was high or smelled like weed. He also drank on the job, or as soon as the day was over, grabbed a bottle of liquor to drink while I drove him home. Yes I had to drive him home because he doesn't drive. He does however own a car. And one day "while working" was on speaker phone and got into a heated argument about his ownership rights of said car. During that argument he cut his toe open and began bleeding over the floors. This is also a good time to point out that Morgan works barefoot, often. Yes he is a contractor who works barefoot. If this wasn't enough, at random times throughout the night he would bombard me with a flood of texts trying to game plan the next day. While to him this might seem like being communicative it actually comes across as a man on a late night binger chasing his next high and trying to make sure that his next dollar is coming the next day. He is also generally rude to most people he interacts with whether it be a day laborer he hires or an employee at Home Depot trying to find something for him. Part of our agreement was that I would provide some "sweat equity" as he called it to cut cost. What this turned into, was him constantly complaining to me about how I need to prioritize my life to be around for him. This is a good time to mention that in the middle of this project my wife gave birth to our 2nd child. And yes, Morgan was well aware that my wife was due because he met her, we talked about it and I told him that once my wife gave birth I would have to tend to her, my new born and my 20 month old child. Morgan's problem was that he took an exceptionally long time to put together ikea furniture like two weeks time and then later took even longer to make shelves and put them up. And when he finally got anything accomplished he was completely self gratifying as if doing what was required to be a done was something special as opposed to just his job. On top of all of this, Morgan is a liar. Not once, but twice he said he was at the apartment working when he was not. When I called him out on it, a slew of "I mean I just left" or "I'm right around the corner" spewed from his dishonest text. He also lied about pieces missing from a pulley system I ordered just so he wouldn't have to assemble it (I put it together after watching a 3 min you tube video) If this wasn't enough, he lost the keys I gave him for the apartment then came up with an excuse that his dog ate the key. YES!!! his dog ate his homework excuse! Then he probably found the key and told me that he mistook my key for another key that his dog ate. I was so over this clown that I wasn't going to even take the time to write a review but after I thought I was finally done with him and never going to have to interact with him again, he sent me another string of text saying that he wanted to come back to the apartment to fix something for the "safety of my children" and to install a kids chair to the wall which was agreed to earlier. He then rescheduled and asked me for more money and a ride to come to my house and do the right job and finish what he was supposed to do. This was the straw that broke the camel's back. I blocked him from my phone and I will either fix this stuff myself or hire someone who is an actual professional to do the job right. The only reason he has even one star is because I have to rate him with at least one star in order to post this review. read more

Out of the 5 contractors I contacted for a quote, Morgan was easily the friendliest and most responsive, and his final estimate was thorough and fair. Would highly recommend working with Morgan of MTI! read more

Morgan is a professional and takes pride in his work. I highly recommend him for any carpentry needs. He was prompt and completed the project ahead of schedule. read more

I've worked with MTI carpentry these past couple of years with great satisfaction. Morgan always goes above and beyond in any project he does. His prices are reasonable and his attention to detail are superb. The best aspect of working with Morgan is he treats your project as if it's his only project, he has stood in to protect my property during renovations when there were many different people working on the place. His carpentry skills has wowed tenants, agents and other contractors. If you want the job done to amazing specifications the first time, and quality is paramount - go with MTI! read more

The best carpenter you will ever find. Period. On top of being meticulous about every detail, he is a true artist who takes real pride in his work. read more

I have worked with the owner of MTI Carpentry for years now over many projects and the main thing I can say is that Morgan gives the utmost attention to detail in his work. There has been many times where Morgan recommended a better way to go about the construction that wowed all of my business partners and tenants. He truly pays attention to detail and cares tremendously about his craftsmanship. On top of the astounding professionalism is that he has personally protected my properties from harm or neglect from other contractors and ensured all work met his highest level of quality and workmanship. I would recommend you do business with Morgan if you care about quality to the highest degree, expect reasonable pricing and are patient about getting good work. https://photos.zillowstatic.com/fp/57a635f3123c8f3c90f289258fc549b2-uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152.jpg read more