MJ Larkin & Co., Inc.

Addition/remodel: powder room/ garage restoration. Incredible team! They not only did a fantastic job with the project but also completed the work while I was traveling. Came back to a beautifully completed renovation. Couldn’t be happier! Very responsive to questions and concerns. I felt very well taken care of prior to, during, and after the project. Looking forward to the next project!! Boat house!!

Our English vocabulary is limited because words of praise are inadequate to describe the work done by MJ Larkin & Co. They are truly THE BEST. Mary, John and their crew did 2 projects for me within the past 2 years. I should mention at the outset that my house is a 202 year old farmhouse in Columbia County, so repairs on it are challenging, at best. The first project involved reinforcing the structure in my basement (I did mention that the structure they were addressing --either replacing or reinforcing--was put in 202 years ago). The second project, which was just completed, was replacing that section of my roof in the middle of my house. Although it was a job challenged by the realities of the weather, since that roof would have to be completely removed, John and Mary's usual response to me (and, as they can attest, I worry a lot about that house) was always, "We'll handle it." And they did. Seamlessly. Meticulously. I'd give them way more than 5-stars if there was that option.

We had the pleasure of working with M.J. Larkin & Co. last year on a project near Hudson, New York. We have worked with a lot of top contractors in the past and can say without hesitation that Mary and John are the best in the business. Successful projects hinge on communication and Mary is a great communicator. We were always 'in the loop.' Mary has the knack of 'seeing ahead' and thereby avoiding rework and costly change orders. Mary and John have a highly skilled team. They delivered a wonderful project for us and our clients. We highly recommend M.J. Larkin & Co. They create spaces that will make every homeowner proud!

Mary Larkin and her team were incredible from beginning to end on our project. My one regret is that we had to stop there. From consultation to the end finishes, she was professional and filled in so many blanks for us, as we did the designing together. I would recommend her to anyone in the area looking for the best work. I can’t wait for our next project together! She’s also someone I would love to spend time with beyond the renovation.

"We are very proud to have had the opportunity to be associated with the outstanding team of Mary and John Larkin on the unique glass house in Ghent featured on the Houzz website and Architectural Digest. Working through the challenges with them in providing heating and cooling systems to deliver comfortable year-round temperature levels was definitely a team effort. Fortunately for us, it was not the first project we worked on with them. Mary with her astute eye for detail and perfection, and John with his construction expertise have built many outstanding projects. Air Professional Assoc. Merv Blank, President

I've worked for and with Mary and John in varying capacities for the past (wow!) 28 years. First as a Carpenter's assistant, and now as an Architect. Mary and John are two of the most intelligent and thoughtful Builder's I've had the pleasure to work with. John brings the highest level of technical and craftsmanship to the table, and Mary brings the business and organizational skills that are so critical to any successful operation, not to mention her creativity and communication talents. What really sets Mary and John apart for me, is their problem solving abilities. Their motto could be "there are no problems, only solutions!" They handle every challenge with patience and ease, and it always shows in the incredibly high level of quality that results from every project they complete!

When I got a call from Mary to advise on Architectural Color for the interior and exterior of a property she was the remodeling contractor for I was immediately impressed. First, that the homeowners had entrusted finding and contacting me to her. Second, that she's based two counties away and the homeowners thought enough of her work to bring her up to Columbia County. Lastly, that she would engage in a project so far from home. She and her team are incredibly skilled doing very high end work. She brings projects in on schedule and with the finest finish work. She is handling the remodel of 3 vastly different types of structures for this client. The homeowners did not use an interior designer for the house she and I collaborated on. She and I worked together making recommendations for hardware, floor color, countertops and other design decisions. It would be a pleasure to work with her again when I Color Consult. I would recommend her to anyone needing a talented contractor who communicates well and builds to the highest standards.

Mary & John Larkin were recommended to us as skilled and very professional contractors. After several large projects with them they’ve proved to be much more. They have been a critical part of project conception, design, structural underpinnings, cost containment, landscape design and even furnishings. The product of their craftsmanship has always exceeded our expectations. And they’re fun people too - a pleasure to work with and highly recommended.

I’m now on my second building project with the Larkins and in both instances I’ve always valued their professionalism, consciousness, and ability to do top-notch quality work. They are craftsmen with the utmost passion and pride for what they do and effective managers in the face of the inevitable challenges that come with any complex project. Most importantly they are wonderful people who have always had my back.

Mary & John Larkin were my GC for my contruction project in 2012. We did a small renovation that included a foyer extension, new deck, new interior staircase, molding, doors, flooring, roofing, masonery, new windows, etc. They did a wonderful job and were a pleasure to work with. Their staff was fantastic. And what I loved was that they always went the extra mile. I always felt like I was in good hands and Mary & John were extremely creative in the finishing touches that allowed me to stay on budget.