Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Debra J on May 2023
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Debra J on May 2023
At GottPower Restoration Services, Inc., we have been in business for over 25 years. We are a Restoration company that restores homes after fire, water, and storm damage. For that reason we also perform remodeling services for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, basements, additions, decks, roofs, siding, windows, and porches.
"Excellent work, on time and access good price."
Nickolas P on May 2025
At GottPower Restoration Services, Inc., we have been in business for over 25 years. We are a Restoration company that restores homes after fire, water, and storm damage. For that reason we also perform remodeling services for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, basements, additions, decks, roofs, siding, windows, and porches.
"Excellent work, on time and access good price."
Nickolas P on May 2025
O'Neal Renovations, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Matthew has done work for me and several other locations that I manage and he is very knowledgeable with historical renovations. He is very customer service orientated and put me at ease that everything will be taken care of. The quality of the work is impeccable and he is unbelievable!"
Carol T on August 2019
O'Neal Renovations, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Matthew has done work for me and several other locations that I manage and he is very knowledgeable with historical renovations. He is very customer service orientated and put me at ease that everything will be taken care of. The quality of the work is impeccable and he is unbelievable!"
Carol T on August 2019
Genesis Enterprises is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Steve and his team are professional, punctual, and skilled. They performed a beautiful exterior door installation and treated my home with respect. They kept it clean while working inside and outside for the day. Highly recommend Genesis Enterprises."
Meghan C on November 2023
Genesis Enterprises is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Steve and his team are professional, punctual, and skilled. They performed a beautiful exterior door installation and treated my home with respect. They kept it clean while working inside and outside for the day. Highly recommend Genesis Enterprises."
Meghan C on November 2023
We have been in business since 1988, providing quality construction and attention to detail to all our valued customers. Make us your one stop shop for all your home improvement needs.
"Wonderful experience with Woodlyn Construction! They are reliable, fair, hard-working and do quality work. They came every day & worked all day until the job was done & done well. Their wide range of expertise with remodeling projects, from plumbing & electrical to drywall, is a huge asset. I will definitely hire Woodlyn again!"
Kay P on March 2023
We have been in business since 1988, providing quality construction and attention to detail to all our valued customers. Make us your one stop shop for all your home improvement needs.
"Wonderful experience with Woodlyn Construction! They are reliable, fair, hard-working and do quality work. They came every day & worked all day until the job was done & done well. Their wide range of expertise with remodeling projects, from plumbing & electrical to drywall, is a huge asset. I will definitely hire Woodlyn again!"
Kay P on March 2023
When you hire Sam's Remodeling for your upcoming home remodeling project, you will get access to our team of talented professionals. Our contractors take pride in their craft and enjoy using their experience to our customers' benefit. No matter the size or scope of your project, we will take the time to discuss your home remodeling priorities, present you with options, and establish a budget and timeline for renovations so that there are no surprises along the way. Whether you are looking to update a single room in your home or desire more extensive renovations, our home remodeling contractors have the tools and skills necessary to complete your project on time and to your total satisfaction. To set up an on-site consultation, call us today.
"Good job"
Lance M on August 2024
When you hire Sam's Remodeling for your upcoming home remodeling project, you will get access to our team of talented professionals. Our contractors take pride in their craft and enjoy using their experience to our customers' benefit. No matter the size or scope of your project, we will take the time to discuss your home remodeling priorities, present you with options, and establish a budget and timeline for renovations so that there are no surprises along the way. Whether you are looking to update a single room in your home or desire more extensive renovations, our home remodeling contractors have the tools and skills necessary to complete your project on time and to your total satisfaction. To set up an on-site consultation, call us today.
"Good job"
Lance M on August 2024
D & R is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business
"We have hired many contractors over the years, and don't recall any who have been nearly as exceptional in every way as Dave and his team. Both my wife and I cannot recommend D&R more highly."
tim o on March 2024
D & R is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business
"We have hired many contractors over the years, and don't recall any who have been nearly as exceptional in every way as Dave and his team. Both my wife and I cannot recommend D&R more highly."
tim o on March 2024
W.R. Flater General Contractor, LLC is a Severna Park based company that serves Anne Arundel county and surrounding areas. We are a local company and have been in business since 1998. At W.R. Flater General Contractor, we strive for customer satisfaction. Our company's foundation has been built on quality workmanship, dependability and trust. We believe in a quality job performed right the first time.
"We're extremely happy with their work quality; they're reasonably priced and they are all very personable and easy to work with. We have very high expectations regarding how we expect a job to be done and what the end result should look like and their results have been perfect. Our projects included our dock, deck, siding and our entry door, so far. If their quality continues, and we have every expectation that it will, we have multiple other renovation projects to do with them. They are transforming our home. Rick's, Jason's, Gerry's & Nick's honesty & integrity in the way they complete their work has been refreshing and we have enjoyed working with them. Just very pleased!"
Marie B on September 2020
W.R. Flater General Contractor, LLC is a Severna Park based company that serves Anne Arundel county and surrounding areas. We are a local company and have been in business since 1998. At W.R. Flater General Contractor, we strive for customer satisfaction. Our company's foundation has been built on quality workmanship, dependability and trust. We believe in a quality job performed right the first time.
"We're extremely happy with their work quality; they're reasonably priced and they are all very personable and easy to work with. We have very high expectations regarding how we expect a job to be done and what the end result should look like and their results have been perfect. Our projects included our dock, deck, siding and our entry door, so far. If their quality continues, and we have every expectation that it will, we have multiple other renovation projects to do with them. They are transforming our home. Rick's, Jason's, Gerry's & Nick's honesty & integrity in the way they complete their work has been refreshing and we have enjoyed working with them. Just very pleased!"
Marie B on September 2020
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!
"Built a beautiful 5 ft fence enclosing about a 1/4 acre. Awesome double gate with heavy duty latch hardware. He also demo’ed and removed the old fence. Massive improvement to my backyard! "
K K on June 2025
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!
"Built a beautiful 5 ft fence enclosing about a 1/4 acre. Awesome double gate with heavy duty latch hardware. He also demo’ed and removed the old fence. Massive improvement to my backyard! "
K K on June 2025
The North Star Companies, LLC, is the premier contracting company in MD. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service, at an affordable price, with the customer's best interests at heart.
"We have used The North Star Companies for several jobs in the past, with the most recent being the largest. We hired them do a complete renovation of our home in Severn. The job grew larger as demo began and turned into a job requiring the rebuild of exterior walls, demo of concrete slabs - basically the house had to be rebuilt from the ground up. All new plumbing, electric, framing, windows, siding, roof, etc. I have known Chris for 20+ years and was confident that our forever home would be solid and done right. We had a few hiccups throughout the process - as this was done during Covid, so there were supply issues, delays and so forth, but Chris and his guys did an amazing job. We couldn't be happier and are continuously getting compliments on our beautiful home. Chris has been and will continue to be our go-to for any construction needs for us and our family and friends."
toni l on December 2023
The North Star Companies, LLC, is the premier contracting company in MD. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service, at an affordable price, with the customer's best interests at heart.
"We have used The North Star Companies for several jobs in the past, with the most recent being the largest. We hired them do a complete renovation of our home in Severn. The job grew larger as demo began and turned into a job requiring the rebuild of exterior walls, demo of concrete slabs - basically the house had to be rebuilt from the ground up. All new plumbing, electric, framing, windows, siding, roof, etc. I have known Chris for 20+ years and was confident that our forever home would be solid and done right. We had a few hiccups throughout the process - as this was done during Covid, so there were supply issues, delays and so forth, but Chris and his guys did an amazing job. We couldn't be happier and are continuously getting compliments on our beautiful home. Chris has been and will continue to be our go-to for any construction needs for us and our family and friends."
toni l on December 2023
Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.
In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle.
If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.
Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items.
Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.
Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating.
Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.
Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.