Most counties in Maryland and Virginia enforce different zoning ordinances and restrictions that limit how you can use your property. Zoning laws are used to guide residential development and shape communities.

Whether you are building a home addition, deck, garage, or other structure, it is imperative that your project comply with your local area’s zoning requirements.  Projects must be reviewed by your local jurisdiction to ensure they adhere to zoning restrictions.

Building safe and accessible bathrooms for the elderly and physically disabled

Before embarking on any kind of home improvement project, homeowners often ask us whether they will need to obtain a permit. The short answer? Most likely.

Most major projects - including low-maintenance decks, custom garages, screened-in porches, and home additions - require proper permitting. The specifics vary from county to county, but most jurisdictions will slam you with a big fine if you fail to obtain a proper permit, and may even force you to tear the structure down.

As your family expands and your lifestyle evolves, you may find yourself outgrowing your home. Maybe it isn’t spacious enough to suit your rambunctious children. Or perhaps it lacks the space to accommodate the home office or game room you've been dreaming of. The fact is, not all houses are built with enough master bedrooms, bathrooms, and other spaces to work for their homeowners year after year without change.

Just as you wouldn’t hire an unqualified individual to represent you in court, fix a sprained ankle, or teach your kids to play violin, you want the contractor you hire to build your home addition to be someone you trust.