Looking for a professional that will give you an honest price and the best craftsmanship around? Armour Home Improvement is the company for you! Call us today, we look forward to speaking with you (301) 570-8041 or (410) 489-6004! (Please note that we only do complete remodels and not single item projects).
"I selected Armour over other contractors bids for my basement remodel and I am very happy that chose them. During the bidding process they answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly, their proposal was thorough and clear, and they were happy to discuss my ideas, thoughts and concerns. The crew that did the work was fantastic. Those guys are pros. The scope of work included all new framing and drywall (up to code, unlike before they came in), replacing that damn stucco ceiling with new drywall, upgrading the bathroom and kitchenette, new flooring, new basement door and replacing the ancient basement window, plus upgrades to the interior basement stairs and bathroom exhaust fans. Everything passed inspection and I am a happy customer. I would hire Armour again in a heartbeat. Many thanks to Rob, Christina, Rudolfo and everyone who worked on the project."
Richard P on October 2024
Looking for a professional that will give you an honest price and the best craftsmanship around? Armour Home Improvement is the company for you! Call us today, we look forward to speaking with you (301) 570-8041 or (410) 489-6004! (Please note that we only do complete remodels and not single item projects).
"I selected Armour over other contractors bids for my basement remodel and I am very happy that chose them. During the bidding process they answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly, their proposal was thorough and clear, and they were happy to discuss my ideas, thoughts and concerns. The crew that did the work was fantastic. Those guys are pros. The scope of work included all new framing and drywall (up to code, unlike before they came in), replacing that damn stucco ceiling with new drywall, upgrading the bathroom and kitchenette, new flooring, new basement door and replacing the ancient basement window, plus upgrades to the interior basement stairs and bathroom exhaust fans. Everything passed inspection and I am a happy customer. I would hire Armour again in a heartbeat. Many thanks to Rob, Christina, Rudolfo and everyone who worked on the project."
Richard P on October 2024
Locally owned and operated, proudly serving Virginia, Elmer Remodel is your one stop shop for all of your remodeling needs. Focusing on all types of residential and commercial remodel projects, no job is too large or small for us. Give is a call today!
"Very good quality and professional!"
Jose S on October 2020
Locally owned and operated, proudly serving Virginia, Elmer Remodel is your one stop shop for all of your remodeling needs. Focusing on all types of residential and commercial remodel projects, no job is too large or small for us. Give is a call today!
"Very good quality and professional!"
Jose S on October 2020
At United Carpet, Floor, Kitchen & Bath, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! FREE NO INTEREST FINANCING AVAILABLE
"United Kitchen and Bath remodeled both bathrooms in 2023. Alex and his workers performed an exceptional job on my bathrooms. Both bathrooms turned out gorgeous. Alex is very professional and has excellent customer service. This year, I worked with Max on recarpeting. He is very skilled and very professional in carpet, and he has a very wide selection of carpet in the store. The carpet is gorgous, My family loves it. I would recomend Max and Alex to everyone. "
George S on May 2025
At United Carpet, Floor, Kitchen & Bath, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! FREE NO INTEREST FINANCING AVAILABLE
"United Kitchen and Bath remodeled both bathrooms in 2023. Alex and his workers performed an exceptional job on my bathrooms. Both bathrooms turned out gorgeous. Alex is very professional and has excellent customer service. This year, I worked with Max on recarpeting. He is very skilled and very professional in carpet, and he has a very wide selection of carpet in the store. The carpet is gorgous, My family loves it. I would recomend Max and Alex to everyone. "
George S on May 2025
BOLT CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC has a single mission: Honesty. We strived to be the best we can. Taking Pride to accomplish the best working environment for our team. If they are happy then I know our customers comes first and becomes our clients. We are a trustworthy company with our community, our clients, customers and our family we take your dreams and make it into your oasis, what you visualize and your options matters. Let Bolt Construction be the only contractor you will need after we make your project a reality. Our work ethics is simple.
"Bolt Construction helped remodel my bathroom. They did a fantastic job. The guys they sent were skilled and professional, and did not charge anymore than they needed to. I recommend them to anyone with complete confidence."
Vic K on May 2025
BOLT CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC has a single mission: Honesty. We strived to be the best we can. Taking Pride to accomplish the best working environment for our team. If they are happy then I know our customers comes first and becomes our clients. We are a trustworthy company with our community, our clients, customers and our family we take your dreams and make it into your oasis, what you visualize and your options matters. Let Bolt Construction be the only contractor you will need after we make your project a reality. Our work ethics is simple.
"Bolt Construction helped remodel my bathroom. They did a fantastic job. The guys they sent were skilled and professional, and did not charge anymore than they needed to. I recommend them to anyone with complete confidence."
Vic K on May 2025
Managed Renovations engages with our clients using a couple different business models depending on their needs, preferences, and level of desired participation in some of the required tasks involved with most projects. Some of our clients choose to use our unique construction management services business model to build their project that is distinctive from the typical fixed-price general contractor (GC) approach to construction. For those clients we provide fee-based construction management consulting services to schedule, manage (on-site), and review all the work that our clients choose to have us handle for the project. We connect and contract our clients with our seasoned collection of licensed and insured tradesmen and subcontractors (and our own in-house carpenters) that will provide each of their fixed price costs. Alternatively, some of our clients prefer to have their project built using a typical fixed-price general contractor (GC) approach to construction.
"We recently had our kitchen remodeled by Managed Renovations. The experienceâ from start to finishâ was nothing short of amazing and the finished kitchen is spectacular, exceeding our expectations. The Managed Renovations team, Michael and Natalie, and their subcontractorsâ carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and floor installersâ displayed a level of professionalism, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that was extraordinary. They turned a small, poorly designed 1970s kitchen into a large, beautiful, functional space that is now the heart of our home. Although the project involved demolishing walls and removing the existing cabinets, appliances, and flooring (and replacing them with new cabinets, appliances, and flooring), they accomplished this with minimal disruption to our lives, always leaving our home and the work area clean at the end of the day. Managed Renovations communicated with us throughout, (we could also track every aspect of the project online), making sure we were comfortable with every decision. Their recommendations, whether about design elements or vendors, were always â spot on.â There were no surprises. They delivered what they promised when it was promised, completing our kitchen on time and without any unanticipated costs. Managed Renovations' dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is truly unmatched. If youâ re looking for a general contractor who will deliver outstanding results, look no further than Managed Renovations."
David F on July 2024
Managed Renovations engages with our clients using a couple different business models depending on their needs, preferences, and level of desired participation in some of the required tasks involved with most projects. Some of our clients choose to use our unique construction management services business model to build their project that is distinctive from the typical fixed-price general contractor (GC) approach to construction. For those clients we provide fee-based construction management consulting services to schedule, manage (on-site), and review all the work that our clients choose to have us handle for the project. We connect and contract our clients with our seasoned collection of licensed and insured tradesmen and subcontractors (and our own in-house carpenters) that will provide each of their fixed price costs. Alternatively, some of our clients prefer to have their project built using a typical fixed-price general contractor (GC) approach to construction.
"We recently had our kitchen remodeled by Managed Renovations. The experienceâ from start to finishâ was nothing short of amazing and the finished kitchen is spectacular, exceeding our expectations. The Managed Renovations team, Michael and Natalie, and their subcontractorsâ carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and floor installersâ displayed a level of professionalism, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that was extraordinary. They turned a small, poorly designed 1970s kitchen into a large, beautiful, functional space that is now the heart of our home. Although the project involved demolishing walls and removing the existing cabinets, appliances, and flooring (and replacing them with new cabinets, appliances, and flooring), they accomplished this with minimal disruption to our lives, always leaving our home and the work area clean at the end of the day. Managed Renovations communicated with us throughout, (we could also track every aspect of the project online), making sure we were comfortable with every decision. Their recommendations, whether about design elements or vendors, were always â spot on.â There were no surprises. They delivered what they promised when it was promised, completing our kitchen on time and without any unanticipated costs. Managed Renovations' dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is truly unmatched. If youâ re looking for a general contractor who will deliver outstanding results, look no further than Managed Renovations."
David F on July 2024
East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.
"Hopefully the picture shows, most I took were too large to upload, but I can tell you the end result is beautiful and will be so much easier to walk up to the door now thanks to the wonderful work of the framer. Everyone that worked on this project was professional and clearly knew what they were doing. "
Stephanie J S on July 2025
East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.
"Hopefully the picture shows, most I took were too large to upload, but I can tell you the end result is beautiful and will be so much easier to walk up to the door now thanks to the wonderful work of the framer. Everyone that worked on this project was professional and clearly knew what they were doing. "
Stephanie J S on July 2025
We bring years of expertise and dedication to every project. With a strong background in customer service and technical proficiency, we prioritize delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that I stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether it's troubleshooting complex issues or providing routine maintenance, we approach each task with precision and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.
We bring years of expertise and dedication to every project. With a strong background in customer service and technical proficiency, we prioritize delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that I stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether it's troubleshooting complex issues or providing routine maintenance, we approach each task with precision and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.
B. Burns Company, LLC, is the only solution you need for all your remodel projects! We take pride in our quality and craftsmanship, and you will see this in the end product! Call today!
"Brian and his team were very responsive and did a great job and within budget. Brian was easy to work with and well organized."
Martin M on December 2019
B. Burns Company, LLC, is the only solution you need for all your remodel projects! We take pride in our quality and craftsmanship, and you will see this in the end product! Call today!
"Brian and his team were very responsive and did a great job and within budget. Brian was easy to work with and well organized."
Martin M on December 2019
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"Miguel and his team performed perfectly the tasks they were asking to do. I was very pleased with the service they had provided."
Agnes Albert L on April 2025
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"Miguel and his team performed perfectly the tasks they were asking to do. I was very pleased with the service they had provided."
Agnes Albert L on April 2025
Our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team.
"Contractor delivered what he promised on time. Very satisfied with the result."
John D on April 2023
Our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team.
"Contractor delivered what he promised on time. Very satisfied with the result."
John D on April 2023
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.