Bart's construction experience started long before MKG Homes existed. At 15, he began building houses alongside his uncle, learning the trade hands-on, board by board. It was great work and a family bond that gave him a skill set and a love for construction that never left him.
That foundation resurfaced in an unexpected way during the COVID-19 pandemic, when homeowners across New Jersey suddenly wanted one thing: a deck. Bart built one after another, and what started as a steady stream of projects turned into something bigger. In March 2021, he made it official, registering MKG Homes and setting out to build a business that would be passed on from generation to generation. In his first year alone, he completed twelve projects.
Five years later, Bart has grown from carpenter to general contractor, but one thing hasn't changed: every deck is still personally built by Bart himself. No shortcuts, no handing the work off to crews. For larger general contracting projects, he oversees a trusted team of licensed subcontractors, hands-on at every phase to ensure the same level of quality, craftsmanship, and accountability from start to finish.
That same hands-on instinct extends into how he runs every project, addition or space alike. Rather than starting with a fixed price, Bart starts with a conversation. He asks clients directly what their budget is, then lays out exactly what that budget will get them, down to the cost difference between material tiers. It's an uncomfortable question to ask, he admits, but one that saves clients from sticker shock later and keeps every project honest from day one.
For additions and larger builds, Bart brings in a trusted network of licensed electricians and plumbers he's worked alongside for five years, professionals he trusts enough to let into a client's home. It's a small detail, but it speaks to how he runs his business; personally, carefully, and with total accountability for every hand that touches a project.
Behind every project Bart takes on is a philosophy that's less about construction and more about trust. Ask him what sets MKG Homes apart, and he doesn't talk about materials or price points first; he talks about communication. "I don't ignore anybody," he says. Even on my busiest day, I always make sure to get back to my clients. Every Sunday, active clients receive a status update outlining exactly what's ahead for the week. It's a small habit, but one that's built a reputation: when Bart asks past clients why they hired him, the answer he hears most is that he was simply the most responsive.
That same commitment to transparency shows up most clearly in his contracts, all 36 pages of them. Nothing is left assumed. From the materials being used down to where equipment will sit on a client's lawn during a project, everything is spelled out in advance. "There are no surprises, no hidden tactics," Bart explains. "Everything's agreed upon." It's a level of detail he's built over years of watching other contractors leave gaps that turn into disputes later, and he'd rather over-communicate than leave anything to chance.
That instinct for doing things the right way traces back further than MKG Homes itself. He and his family immigrated from Poland when he was a child, in search of more opportunity in the United States. His father worked two jobs to build a life for his family, and that work ethic left a lasting impression. "My father worked hard, so I don't have to work as hard," Bart says, "and I'm working hard, so my kids don't have to work as hard."
Today, that legacy is already taking shape in his own home. His eight-year-old son mimics him with a hammer every chance he gets. His thirteen-year-old daughter is already learning the marketing side of the business, with Bart hoping she'll one day step into a MKG leadership role of her own. Family, he says, will always come first, but the business and the family have learned, over time, to support each other rather than compete.
As MKG Homes continues to grow, Bart's ambitions are shifting beyond decks and toward larger builds, additions, renovations, and more complex projects that let him flex the full range of his craft. Growth has never changed Bart's approach. Every project is still guided by his craftsmanship and personal attention.
Ask him to sum up his business in three words, and he doesn't hesitate: "Experience the difference." For Bart, that's not just a slogan. It's a promise.
Follow Bart on social media @mkghomes to see his latest projects and transformations.