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G&G Landscape serves Harford County, Baltimore County, and the surrounding areas, providing landscape and hardscape installs and maintenance for both private homes and commercial businesses. We are experts in both paver and concrete patios, garden design, yard grading, and any of your outdoor maintenance needs. Designs are customized based on clients' wants, needs, and budget. Clients also receive full renderings of design proposals upon acceptance. Contact us for your free estimate!
"The G&G team was professional and knew their trade. They worked quickly and made sure the area was clean and free of all debris. The job they did with the mulch was done quickly and improved the flower beds 100%."
Peter B on April 2025
G&G Landscape serves Harford County, Baltimore County, and the surrounding areas, providing landscape and hardscape installs and maintenance for both private homes and commercial businesses. We are experts in both paver and concrete patios, garden design, yard grading, and any of your outdoor maintenance needs. Designs are customized based on clients' wants, needs, and budget. Clients also receive full renderings of design proposals upon acceptance. Contact us for your free estimate!
"The G&G team was professional and knew their trade. They worked quickly and made sure the area was clean and free of all debris. The job they did with the mulch was done quickly and improved the flower beds 100%."
Peter B on April 2025
BasementRemodeling.com / Basement Masters - licensed and insured, award winning Basement Remodeling and Finishing company. Highest rated basement renovation contractor in Maryland. Finished Basements are our specialty. We specialize in custom basement remodeling and finishing and other large-scale remodels. We offer free in home and over-the-phone estimate and consultation. Here at BasementRemodeling.com we believe that QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP must always come along with AFFORDABILITY. keywords: finished basement basements remodeling.
"I hired Basementremodeling.com for the gutting and rebuilding of my entire basement on the recommendation of my next door neighbor, and they did a fantastic job. I had been looking at several contractors, and the professionalism and dedication of this firm was really impressive. Their planning and design team were top notch. Everything was transparent. The crews worked their hearts out, they were super polite and tidy, and their attention to detail, flexibility and willingness to work with me on last minute changes was superb. I'd hire basementremodelling.com again without question! Thanks guys!"
Dan L on May 2025
BasementRemodeling.com / Basement Masters - licensed and insured, award winning Basement Remodeling and Finishing company. Highest rated basement renovation contractor in Maryland. Finished Basements are our specialty. We specialize in custom basement remodeling and finishing and other large-scale remodels. We offer free in home and over-the-phone estimate and consultation. Here at BasementRemodeling.com we believe that QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP must always come along with AFFORDABILITY. keywords: finished basement basements remodeling.
"I hired Basementremodeling.com for the gutting and rebuilding of my entire basement on the recommendation of my next door neighbor, and they did a fantastic job. I had been looking at several contractors, and the professionalism and dedication of this firm was really impressive. Their planning and design team were top notch. Everything was transparent. The crews worked their hearts out, they were super polite and tidy, and their attention to detail, flexibility and willingness to work with me on last minute changes was superb. I'd hire basementremodelling.com again without question! Thanks guys!"
Dan L on May 2025
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
At River View our renovations stands out for its comprehensive services, expert team, customized solutions, quality assurance, proactive communication, attention to detail, timely completion, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Let us turn your renovation dreams into reality request a quote today!
"We write this review as a sigh of relief now that our renovation project with River View is finally complete. The quality of the final work is excellent, and the construction crew, architect, and county inspector were all great to work with. The original crew we worked with, led by Edwin, were so hardworking, friendly, thorough, and fast. That's what really pushed us from 2 to 3 stars. However, the process getting here was frustrating and unnecessarily chaotic. Timeline & Communication Issues: Initial promise: We were clear that the renovation had to allow us to live in our home during construction and be completed before Christmas. Early communication: Our original project manager, Cris, was personable, and early communication seemed fine, if a bit informal and sometimes inappropriately personal. Major miscommunication: Near the holidays, we discovered that the plans submitted included cutting into the roof — something we explicitly said we didn’t want. This contradicted verbal assurances and caused major last-minute changes. Project Management Failures: Poor planning and oversight: Cris and the architect’s plan didn’t align with the construction work. We had to get involved directly with the county to fix errors. Paperwork errors: Incorrect submissions to the county added delays and confusion, which we had to monitor ourselves. Last-minute scramble: We were cleaning up dust on Christmas Eve due to these planning failures. Personnel Turnover & Lack of Handoff: Cris leaves the company: No proper handover to James, the new PM, who was unfamiliar with our project. Crew replaced: The original crew, who were great, were gone; new crew had no context or direction. James leaves: Another handoff with no context — the third PM had no idea about our project or its outstanding items. Escalation mishandled: When we raised our concerns with Kyle, the CEO, the response felt dismissive, with no accountability for the previous missteps. In summary, it's a beautiful end result... but we’re glad it’s over. The process left us frustrated, confused, and frankly, exhausted."
Brian M on April 2025
At River View our renovations stands out for its comprehensive services, expert team, customized solutions, quality assurance, proactive communication, attention to detail, timely completion, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Let us turn your renovation dreams into reality request a quote today!
"We write this review as a sigh of relief now that our renovation project with River View is finally complete. The quality of the final work is excellent, and the construction crew, architect, and county inspector were all great to work with. The original crew we worked with, led by Edwin, were so hardworking, friendly, thorough, and fast. That's what really pushed us from 2 to 3 stars. However, the process getting here was frustrating and unnecessarily chaotic. Timeline & Communication Issues: Initial promise: We were clear that the renovation had to allow us to live in our home during construction and be completed before Christmas. Early communication: Our original project manager, Cris, was personable, and early communication seemed fine, if a bit informal and sometimes inappropriately personal. Major miscommunication: Near the holidays, we discovered that the plans submitted included cutting into the roof — something we explicitly said we didn’t want. This contradicted verbal assurances and caused major last-minute changes. Project Management Failures: Poor planning and oversight: Cris and the architect’s plan didn’t align with the construction work. We had to get involved directly with the county to fix errors. Paperwork errors: Incorrect submissions to the county added delays and confusion, which we had to monitor ourselves. Last-minute scramble: We were cleaning up dust on Christmas Eve due to these planning failures. Personnel Turnover & Lack of Handoff: Cris leaves the company: No proper handover to James, the new PM, who was unfamiliar with our project. Crew replaced: The original crew, who were great, were gone; new crew had no context or direction. James leaves: Another handoff with no context — the third PM had no idea about our project or its outstanding items. Escalation mishandled: When we raised our concerns with Kyle, the CEO, the response felt dismissive, with no accountability for the previous missteps. In summary, it's a beautiful end result... but we’re glad it’s over. The process left us frustrated, confused, and frankly, exhausted."
Brian M on April 2025
Company Motto: WHEN WE'RE DONE, YOU'LL BE HAPPY, IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY, WE'RE NOT DONE. It's more than just a motto, it's our Company-Heartbeat. Family owned and operated, we have been serving Maryland Home owners since 1989. Stephen Longdo is a working owner, available to all his clients on a daily basis. We refuse to bid to subcontractors and give a FIVE YEAR FREE LABOR WARRANTY ON ALL OUR WORK. Member of BBB and the Maryland Improvement Contractors Association. MHIC License 37105. Angie's list members are entitled to 25% off, (up to $2,500.00 per household per year).
"All work was completed in a professional manner from initial planning through all phases of construction. The job site was maintained as expected. AES worked with us on a few small changes we requested along the way as well. I felt very comfortable with all the craftsperson’s at work in our home. There was great communication with AES throughout the job. I would use their services in the future."
Joe S on January 2025
Company Motto: WHEN WE'RE DONE, YOU'LL BE HAPPY, IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY, WE'RE NOT DONE. It's more than just a motto, it's our Company-Heartbeat. Family owned and operated, we have been serving Maryland Home owners since 1989. Stephen Longdo is a working owner, available to all his clients on a daily basis. We refuse to bid to subcontractors and give a FIVE YEAR FREE LABOR WARRANTY ON ALL OUR WORK. Member of BBB and the Maryland Improvement Contractors Association. MHIC License 37105. Angie's list members are entitled to 25% off, (up to $2,500.00 per household per year).
"All work was completed in a professional manner from initial planning through all phases of construction. The job site was maintained as expected. AES worked with us on a few small changes we requested along the way as well. I felt very comfortable with all the craftsperson’s at work in our home. There was great communication with AES throughout the job. I would use their services in the future."
Joe S on January 2025
We are a veteran owned, family owned, full service interior and exterior remodeling company that prides ourselves on excellent craftsmanship as well as being on time, in uniform and keeping a clean work environment. Communication is key! We are very familiar with 203k and other construction loan programs as well as insurance claim projects.
"The work was done efficiently and quickly in the time frame given at time of the estimate. All subcontractors were skilled in their crafts which led to an outstanding finished product."
Jerry K on August 2024
We are a veteran owned, family owned, full service interior and exterior remodeling company that prides ourselves on excellent craftsmanship as well as being on time, in uniform and keeping a clean work environment. Communication is key! We are very familiar with 203k and other construction loan programs as well as insurance claim projects.
"The work was done efficiently and quickly in the time frame given at time of the estimate. All subcontractors were skilled in their crafts which led to an outstanding finished product."
Jerry K on August 2024
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Very hardworking, great and trustworthy! Such good communication and loved having them"
Kayla C on April 2025
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Very hardworking, great and trustworthy! Such good communication and loved having them"
Kayla C on April 2025
The Cabinet Restoration Company is your cabinetry expert specializing in the restoration of cabinetry. It is our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and quality to our clientele. Our highly skilled staff of craftsman have decades of experience each and we use only the highest quality wood products. This allows us to provide our customers with results that are guaranteed to be beautiful, durable, and affordable. "Our job is not done until you are completely satisfied!" The Cabinet Restoration Company can balance budget and artistry to meet your individual needs.
"Cabinet Restoration Co is top notch! It was a very pleasant and easy experience for me. I would do it again in a heartbeat! I wish I could rate it 10 ⭐️! Pete gave me great choices for cabinet doors, moldings, etc. while other companies gave me only one choice. Each door lines up perfectly using the best hinges. The installer, Steve, took his time and created a magnificent look. What an excellent, professional artist he is! He is very talented craftsman and I trusted his judgement 100%, since he has many years of experience. I cannot rave enough about the skill and craftsmanship of my new kitchen! If you choose another company you are making a big mistake. I promise that you will have absolutely no regrets and it will be worth your wait! I promise you that!"
Sue S on February 2025
The Cabinet Restoration Company is your cabinetry expert specializing in the restoration of cabinetry. It is our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and quality to our clientele. Our highly skilled staff of craftsman have decades of experience each and we use only the highest quality wood products. This allows us to provide our customers with results that are guaranteed to be beautiful, durable, and affordable. "Our job is not done until you are completely satisfied!" The Cabinet Restoration Company can balance budget and artistry to meet your individual needs.
"Cabinet Restoration Co is top notch! It was a very pleasant and easy experience for me. I would do it again in a heartbeat! I wish I could rate it 10 ⭐️! Pete gave me great choices for cabinet doors, moldings, etc. while other companies gave me only one choice. Each door lines up perfectly using the best hinges. The installer, Steve, took his time and created a magnificent look. What an excellent, professional artist he is! He is very talented craftsman and I trusted his judgement 100%, since he has many years of experience. I cannot rave enough about the skill and craftsmanship of my new kitchen! If you choose another company you are making a big mistake. I promise that you will have absolutely no regrets and it will be worth your wait! I promise you that!"
Sue S on February 2025
Cousins Landscaping and Hardscape, LLC provides a wide array of landscaping services from hardscape additions to custom planting designs. Our services are not only limited to patios and retaining walls, as we also offer design and installation services for decks, outdoor kitchens, and water features. We also have a team of carpenters and masons that can fufill any of your house renovation needs. If you need help deciding on what you want or need, we have a design team of landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturalists that will custom design your yard based on your needs and budget. We return all calls the same day and offer seasonal discounts throughout the year. Please contact us today to set up a consultation, where we will send out an expert based on your needs. **Please keep in mind that we have a minimum of $2500 for all projects due to the cost of sending a crew out for the day. All projects vary depending on size and scope, material, and labor involved. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
"Their service was perfect, we actually hired them again for out business. They did patios , landscaping, mowing for out business and they did a phenomenal job. Silverio ,the owner, is superb, perfect to work with, helpful and responds quickly. He helps you with your vision and very knowledgeable."
rachel c on January 2023
Cousins Landscaping and Hardscape, LLC provides a wide array of landscaping services from hardscape additions to custom planting designs. Our services are not only limited to patios and retaining walls, as we also offer design and installation services for decks, outdoor kitchens, and water features. We also have a team of carpenters and masons that can fufill any of your house renovation needs. If you need help deciding on what you want or need, we have a design team of landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturalists that will custom design your yard based on your needs and budget. We return all calls the same day and offer seasonal discounts throughout the year. Please contact us today to set up a consultation, where we will send out an expert based on your needs. **Please keep in mind that we have a minimum of $2500 for all projects due to the cost of sending a crew out for the day. All projects vary depending on size and scope, material, and labor involved. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
"Their service was perfect, we actually hired them again for out business. They did patios , landscaping, mowing for out business and they did a phenomenal job. Silverio ,the owner, is superb, perfect to work with, helpful and responds quickly. He helps you with your vision and very knowledgeable."
rachel c on January 2023
M.E.V Outdoor Solutions was started by brothers who had worked many years for other companies. We learned their strength and saw where we could improve. We operate with the core believes that QUALITY and GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE is what our industry lacks and what we will strive daily to provide. We take on every patio or landscaping project with the customer in mind and the goal to make you fall in love with your property all over again . We take much pride in our work because we know that your property is your most pride possession. We are Licensed and Insured.
"Great work, communication, and product"
Marcus W on October 2022
M.E.V Outdoor Solutions was started by brothers who had worked many years for other companies. We learned their strength and saw where we could improve. We operate with the core believes that QUALITY and GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE is what our industry lacks and what we will strive daily to provide. We take on every patio or landscaping project with the customer in mind and the goal to make you fall in love with your property all over again . We take much pride in our work because we know that your property is your most pride possession. We are Licensed and Insured.
"Great work, communication, and product"
Marcus W on October 2022
Guest house building services FAQs
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.
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