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Avatar for BasementRemodeling.com
BasementRemodeling.com
1680 E Gude Dr
4.74(
253
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BasementRemodeling.com
1680 E Gude Dr
4.74(
253
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
360 local quotes requested

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.

"Job was performed in a timely manner. Great communication throughout project. Site kept clean during construction."

Erin K on October 2024

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.

"Job was performed in a timely manner. Great communication throughout project. Site kept clean during construction."

Erin K on October 2024


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S & J Painting & Remodeling
Unknown
4.66(
741
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S & J Painting & Remodeling
Unknown
4.66(
741
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1190 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.

"They did a wonderful job installing floor tiles, a new vanity, shelving, and various metal hooks and towel racks."

Kimberley H on November 2024

You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.

"They did a wonderful job installing floor tiles, a new vanity, shelving, and various metal hooks and towel racks."

Kimberley H on November 2024


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Remodel Now
11900 OLD BALTIMORE PIKE
5.00(
6
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Remodel Now
11900 OLD BALTIMORE PIKE
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1253 local quotes requested

Remodel Now is a premier bathroom and kitchen home remodeling company serving the DMV area. With 23 years of experience in the industry, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and personality. That's why we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or create the kitchen of your dreams, our team will guide you through every step of the process, from design to installation. Trust Remodel Now with your next bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation project. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you to Remodel Now!

"Remodel now did a fantastic job with my bathroom. From Reggie who can an presented the plan. I like it when a person knows their job. The receptionist Misty so sweet handle you with special care. The workers can in very professional, My bathroom looks like it is straight out of magazine . I am soooo. Happy with my new bathroom"

Florence M on April 2024

Remodel Now is a premier bathroom and kitchen home remodeling company serving the DMV area. With 23 years of experience in the industry, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and personality. That's why we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or create the kitchen of your dreams, our team will guide you through every step of the process, from design to installation. Trust Remodel Now with your next bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation project. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you to Remodel Now!

"Remodel now did a fantastic job with my bathroom. From Reggie who can an presented the plan. I like it when a person knows their job. The receptionist Misty so sweet handle you with special care. The workers can in very professional, My bathroom looks like it is straight out of magazine . I am soooo. Happy with my new bathroom"

Florence M on April 2024


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DMV Pro Services
Essex
4.94(
152
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DMV Pro Services
Essex
4.94(
152
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
987 local quotes requested

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


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SBC Outdoor Services
804 Nursery Road
4.03(
31
)
Approved Pro
SBC Outdoor Services
804 Nursery Road
4.03(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1359 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

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


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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
2092 E Old Philadelphia Rd
4.62(
201
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Approved Pro
Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
2092 E Old Philadelphia Rd
4.62(
201
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
412 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family-owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Crack Repair, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT q1estimates@q1team.com

"Service was great from sales, to installation, to post installation support. Very responsive, very professional. It's hard to find in this 'space'--there are a lot of shady people in basement water damage/repair, and this place exceeded expectations. We've had our repair in place for 4+ years, with only 1 small issue on a wall seam crack, and that was fixed within 24 hours of reporting the issue. Stand up place! Thank you for such great service and support."

john m on January 2024

Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family-owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Crack Repair, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT q1estimates@q1team.com

"Service was great from sales, to installation, to post installation support. Very responsive, very professional. It's hard to find in this 'space'--there are a lot of shady people in basement water damage/repair, and this place exceeded expectations. We've had our repair in place for 4+ years, with only 1 small issue on a wall seam crack, and that was fixed within 24 hours of reporting the issue. Stand up place! Thank you for such great service and support."

john m on January 2024


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Jay and Mo Construction, LLC
4310 Springdale Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Jay and Mo Construction, LLC
4310 Springdale Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1271 local quotes requested

Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling. Please call today to schedule your estimate 410-910-3498

"I have had a lot of remodeling done in my home and this was by far the best experience I have ever had. Experts on construction and design. Once they had an idea on the taste level, I didn’t have to monitor the project. I would highly recommend that you give them your much needed renovations. You won’t be disappointed!"

geneva b on November 2024

Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling. Please call today to schedule your estimate 410-910-3498

"I have had a lot of remodeling done in my home and this was by far the best experience I have ever had. Experts on construction and design. Once they had an idea on the taste level, I didn’t have to monitor the project. I would highly recommend that you give them your much needed renovations. You won’t be disappointed!"

geneva b on November 2024


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Platinum Remodeling
749 Sunnyfield Ln
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Platinum Remodeling
749 Sunnyfield Ln
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1273 local quotes requested

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EXPERTS At Platinum Remodeling, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the 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 mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Everything went great!"

Susan H on January 2025

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EXPERTS At Platinum Remodeling, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the 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 mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Everything went great!"

Susan H on January 2025


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Residential Real Estate Solutions
1837 Pleasant Plains Rd
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Residential Real Estate Solutions
1837 Pleasant Plains Rd
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
542 local quotes requested

We are a local remodeling company that has been deeply rooted in this area for over 4 generations. Our family has been in real estate building and remodeling for decades and we continue to serve our local community. We handle the entire home, from foundation repairs, framing, roofing, siding, painting, flooring, kitchens and bathroom remodeling. Our team is family focused and work hard everyday to provide excellent service for a fair price. Call or email today to become one of our Happy homeowners. We do listen to messages left during the weekend.

"They did a great job and were quick! They finished in record time and their prices are reasonable. We did a pretty major renovation to our living room, dining room and stairs. They communicated at each step of the way, were professional and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out!"

Amanda B on February 2023

We are a local remodeling company that has been deeply rooted in this area for over 4 generations. Our family has been in real estate building and remodeling for decades and we continue to serve our local community. We handle the entire home, from foundation repairs, framing, roofing, siding, painting, flooring, kitchens and bathroom remodeling. Our team is family focused and work hard everyday to provide excellent service for a fair price. Call or email today to become one of our Happy homeowners. We do listen to messages left during the weekend.

"They did a great job and were quick! They finished in record time and their prices are reasonable. We did a pretty major renovation to our living room, dining room and stairs. They communicated at each step of the way, were professional and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out!"

Amanda B on February 2023


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PVI Group, LLC
10045 Baltimore National Pike
4.87(
97
)
Approved Pro
PVI Group, LLC
10045 Baltimore National Pike
4.87(
97
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
3234 local quotes requested

PVI Group is your one-call solution for a wide range of home improvement, maintenance and repair and lawn care needs. Our licensed professionals are known for the quality of our workmanship and professional reliability so you know the job will be done correctly and efficiently.

"Corey was terrific. He came to give the quote for new front porch poured concrete stairs, walkway, and a retaining wall with brick on the front face of the wall. The price was a little higher than other bids, but he presented the most professional ideas, demonstrated experience, and we were very confident with PVI. His crew was great, and they did a beautiful job. It was finished last November just before the weather got cold. We asked him back in the spring to trim up some of the concrete edges when were doing some landscaping and he came back out and finished it off. We are very happy with the work, and would definitely recommend."

JoDe B on April 2025

PVI Group is your one-call solution for a wide range of home improvement, maintenance and repair and lawn care needs. Our licensed professionals are known for the quality of our workmanship and professional reliability so you know the job will be done correctly and efficiently.

"Corey was terrific. He came to give the quote for new front porch poured concrete stairs, walkway, and a retaining wall with brick on the front face of the wall. The price was a little higher than other bids, but he presented the most professional ideas, demonstrated experience, and we were very confident with PVI. His crew was great, and they did a beautiful job. It was finished last November just before the weather got cold. We asked him back in the spring to trim up some of the concrete edges when were doing some landscaping and he came back out and finished it off. We are very happy with the work, and would definitely recommend."

JoDe B on April 2025

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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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