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It’s a Simple Process

We take a complicated process and break it into clear, manageable steps.

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Reliable Support

From initial intake through permit issuance, we help coordinate the administrative details and keep things moving.

Maryland & Northern Virginia Coverage

We serve all of Maryland, plus five Northern Virginia counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford. Hands-on experience with the jurisdictions, forms, and review processes across the region — so your permit moves without the guesswork.

Do I Need a Permit in Maryland?

  • • Home additions — extending the area, height, or footprint of your home

    • Decks — new deck construction

    • Interior alterations — renovations involving structural changes, wall removal, or layout changes

    • HVAC replacement — replacing heating/cooling equipment requires a mechanical permit

    • Electrical work — new wiring, panel upgrades, or new circuits require an electrical permit

    • Plumbing changes — new or relocated plumbing lines (handled through WSSC)

    • Garages & sheds — new detached structures

    • Fences — new fence installations

    • Retaining walls — over 48 inches in height

    • Swimming pools & hot tubs — permanent installations

    • Driveways — work on the driveway apron (the part meeting the street)

    • Roofing (structural) — more than a simple re-covering

  • • Siding replacement — re-siding with no structural changes

    • Windows & doors — replacing in-kind without changing openings or structure

    • Roof re-covering — replacing shingles/surface only, no structural work

    • Kitchen cabinets & countertops — install, repair, or replace with no layout/plumbing changes

    • Flooring — hardwood, tile, or carpet with no structural changes

    • Painting & wallpapering — interior or exterior cosmetic work

    • Gutters & downspouts — repair or replace

    • Bathroom caulking & fixture swaps — like-for-like faucet or fixture replacement

    • Patios & walkways — on your own property

Example based on Montgomery County DPS publications — other Maryland counties may differ. This is general guidance and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Permit requirements depend on your property's zoning, HOA rules, historic designation, and the full scope of work. Contact us for a project-specific review.

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Every Maryland county has its own permitting office and its own rules. Below is Montgomery County as an example of how common home projects are generally treated — we work in all Maryland counties and know how each one handles these. When in doubt, ask us — that's what we're here for.

In Northern Virginia? We also file permits in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties — requirements vary by county, so reach out and we'll tell you exactly what your project needs.

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