Michael Robert Construction is the expert in creating home additions that seamlessly increase your livable square footage. Our approach is not only to cohesively enlarge your space, but to pay meticulous attention to design, function and flow.
Before we set out to work on any home addition, we want to understand your needs. Being the experts we are in the industry, we know the importance of proper planning and not rushing through a project. We know that an impulsive decision can build up on the costs without providing any additional value.
We don’t want this to happen to our clients. As such, we work with you and figure out a few essential factors.
While you think this is an obvious question, it’s not uncommon not to have a clear plan for the remodeling.
Whatever your reasons, we’ll discuss the best approach to achieving the most desired results.


The best place to start is to hire experts to help you with the planning. Once you’ve decided that this is what you want for your home, we’ll be right there to walk you through the process.
We’ll work together to develop the perfect plan for the most useful house additions, without removing anything. Whether it’s the size of the kitchen, family room, or a bedroom your children have outgrown, we are here to help.
How much time do you want to spare for the project? Home additions don’t happen within a few days, and we don’t like rushing through tasks. In our experience, a renovation can take 2-12 months, depending on the scope.
As such, we want you to consider your overall budget, noise, and disruption of your life. In some cases, you may have to consider alternative living conditions. However, we assure you that this is just a small inconvenience given what you stand to gain from the project.
We believe that remodeling should be seen as a whole house approach, where new design and construction is seamlessly integrated with the existing structure. Our work ranges from whole house renovations and design/build custom homes to additions and floor plan changes.

A design-build approach allows for our clients to have full control over their project as a unified process. We work with our clients from the start with architectural renderings and then seamlessly transition the design from concept to finished product. Our team is involved with every step of the process, so no details are lost through the development of the project, and our shared goal for the completed renovation is realized in an efficient, timely and organized manner. This process of syncing design and construction optimizes cost, scheduling, communication and constructability.
With an Architect of Record integrated into our team, and our approach unifies the client / architect / builder team leading to extraordinary results. Established trade partnerships built on years of collaboration ensure that every project has a picture-perfect completion. Our background in building science, our understanding of design, and our processes for construction management separate us from every other contractor.

For clients who are looking to elevate their project, MRCxEMD joins the construction know how of Mike with the design aesthetic of Ellie Mroz Design Studio. Together in life and in business, MRCxEMD marries form and function, exterior and interior and makes the house uniquely purposeful and pretty. Ellie Mroz Design (EMD) brings a refined approach to design development. Exclusive to our design-build process, Ellie Mroz Design can be tapped as a resource for interior planning early in the design phases. Ellie works to assess the changes, achieving a level of design not often considered until the finishing phases of construction. When you add EMD to the process you can include all or select parts of the following:




















We retained MRC last year for a nearly full renovation of our new historic home in Short Hills that had been built in 1880, no easy feat! MRC was able to complete the job in a thorough, creative and high-quality manner.
Short Hills, NJ
We wanted to merge the original beauty of the home, built in 1937, with our needs for today’s modern living. Mike and Ellie brought us unique design ideas that made our vision a reality. They focus on elements and details only true design experts think about...We ended with the perfect home, for our family, with distinctive and personal details throughout.
Stephanie, Westfield, NJ
The entire MRC team did an amazing job on my exterior renovation. This was a MRC x EMD project, which is such a great combination of beautiful design work coupled with beautiful custom construction, obsessive attention to detail, high quality work and custom finishes that make their homes so special.
Diana, Westfield, NJ
I have done a few renovations over the years but have never seen an operation like this—from the web programs they use for correspondence and project updates to organized loose-leaf books with all pertinent information at hand.
Aileen, Scotch Plains, NJ
They are responsive, timely, clean and professional—not to mention they do an incredible job.
Erica, Westfield, NJ
Our house was built in the 1930's and we wanted to make the house more functional but still keep the character intact. They added great details that we never would have thought of....We absolutely love our new home!
Angela, Westfield, NJ
Michael Robert Construction did a fantastic job on our home renovation! He and his extended team were extremely polite and courteous. MRC was on time and within budget.
Rory, Westfield, NJ
MRC renovated the majority of our house and we love living in it. Their construction process was well managed from weekly walk throughs to having a point of contact that would directly answer any questions or concerns we had throughout the process. We partnered with Ellie Mroz Design, which made for a wonderfully integrated design and construction process.
Sheila, Summit, NJ
Quality of workmanship, customer service, design ideas, and professionalism was top-notch across the board.
Nick, Westfield, NJ
The result transformed our quality of life. Could not be happier.
Andy, Westfield, NJ

When he is not fishing, you can find Alex building…almost anything. With over 15 years industry experience, Alex is a master of tiling, carpentry, and just about anything to do with building.
As Office Manager, Lisa keeps records, spreadsheets, marketing and inventory in line. Trained in traditional marketing at Unilever and Pfizer, with an undergraduate degree from Cornell and an MBA from NYU, Lisa has always been unwavering about her passion for design and construction projects. When she is not in the office, she is hanging out with her 3 children, and can likely be overheard asking her husband what they can renovate next.
Kevin’s easy-going nature along with his precise attention to detail, years of managerial experience and architectural foundation make him an ideal Project Manager. Oh, and his Scottish accent is pretty cool. Ask him about his travels around the world, and you’re in for some unbelievable stories!
Pat has been building both residential and commercial spaces for over two decades. There are literally zero aspects of remodeling that will stump him! Expertise in engineering, a passion for understanding the working of things, and an exceptional drive makes him an ideal project manager. His drive spans both work and personal life, with Pat spending his free hours training at CrossFit, pushing himself and others to break-through perceived “limitations.”
Eddie is a true “jack of all trades”. A master carpenter and tiler, there are few construction projects that can stump Eddie.
For over 5 years, George has been a master at all of the endless odds and ends of construction. George is there to lend a hand when needed (which is likely all the time). In his spare time, he enjoys a competitive match of volleyball.
Kerry’s architectural foundation – over a decade in residential remodeling – and expertise in space planning gives her the ability to take ideas from concept to execution with both high function and high design in mind. Her expertise with computer-generated drawings enables clients to visualize their goals seamlessly. When she is not creating perfect spaces, Kerry enjoys running, tennis and strolling through her hometown (Westfield, of course!) with her husband.
Biggest fans (and offspring) of Mike and Ellie. When these 2 brothers and best friends aren’t playing football or basketball, they can often be found with their hammers at demo sites and offering advice on opening up homes.
While she would vehemently disagree (gracefully), there is little Ellie cannot do — besides actual construction, which she leaves to her partner in life, Mike. After capturing Mike’s heart in Westfield High School, Ellie went on to Cornell, where she mastered Spanish and explored her passion for marketing, fashion and design. While she traveled abroad and explored teaching, building and design was never far from her heart. Ellie merged valuable experience at both Gandalf Restorations and REDCO Construction with her zeal for design at the inception of MRC. Her role as in-house interior decorator and design expert has added tremendously to client satisfaction and to adding that elusive je ne sais quoi to MRC’s projects. Whether it is working with clients to select the perfect knob, countertop, or furnishings, Ellie’s philosophy of creating spaces that give clients joy every day is clearly apparent. She has been recognized as a force in the industry, being selected as a showcase designer at the Housing Works Design on a Dime fundraiser. When she is not acting in her role as powerhouse design/build husband/wife team, Ellie enjoys working out, and above all else, spending quality time with her two sweet towheaded sons, Jack and Liam.
Born and raised in Westfield, NJ, Mike Mroz has maintained strong ties to his hometown, where he resides with his family and runs his business. Mike was born with a passion for building and remodeling; at age 2 he could often be found disassembling and reassembling household objects, much to the amusement (and chagrin) of his parents. From tree forts to full bathrooms to whole house remodels, Mike’s talents and hobbies burgeoned into a full-fledged business soon after graduating from Valparaiso University.
After gaining valuable industry experience at Kara Homes, Anthony James Construction and Gandalf Renovations, Mike launched Michael Robert Construction in 2005. The company soon became well recognized for building high-end, detail-oriented projects, as well as exceeding customer expectations, winning “Best of houzz” in various categories in consecutive years, and winning first place for best historic renovation from Community Builders and Remodelers of NJ.
While Mike is most proud of the lasting relationships he has built with his clients, he also knows the importance of continuing education, and strives to remain ahead of the industry’s curve by being active in various local and national organizations and attending a wide array of industry and business-specific courses.
In line with his philosophy of the whole-house approach to remodeling, Mike is co-owner of Green Energy Improvements, a Building Performance Institute accredited company that performs home energy audits and energy efficient renovations throughout NJ.
While not working tirelessly to make client’s dream homes a reality, Mike enjoys working out, including regularly bench pressing and faux-wrestling his two adorable apprentices (and sons), Jack and Liam.