City of Laurel · 20707 · 20708 · 20723 · 20724
Home remodeling in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel homeowners can plan a kitchen, bath, basement, addition or whole-home remodel here and book a free design consultation with one independent local contractor.
Call (833) 517-7015 or request a free consultation.
Remodeling projects in Laurel
- Kitchens — layout changes, islands, cabinets, counters, pantries
- Bathrooms — tub-to-shower conversions, vanities, tile, powder rooms
- Basements — finished family rooms, guest suites, home offices
- Additions — home additions, sunrooms and garages
- Decks and outdoor living — decks, porches and patios
- Whole-home and multi-room remodels
Permits for Laurel homes
Inside Laurel city limits, permits come from the City's Fire Marshal and Permit Services at the Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road — not the county. The City permits additions, finished basements, interior construction, decks and porches. A City permit expires if work doesn't start within 6 months, and the work must be finished within 18 months. Laurel ZIP codes also reach outside city limits into Prince George's, Howard and Anne Arundel counties; those homes permit with their county instead. Your tax bill names the right one.
Outside city limits: most of the Laurel area outside the City is in Prince George's County, which permits through its Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. North Laurel (20723) is in Howard County, and Maryland City (20724) is in Anne Arundel County.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Laurel?
Only if the work goes beyond cosmetic. Replacing cabinets, counters, fixtures or flooring in place usually doesn't need a permit; moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls does. City of Laurel Fire Marshal and Permit Services issues permits for Laurel homes inside city limits, and your contractor normally pulls them.
How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost in Laurel?
It depends on the size of the room, whether plumbing or walls move, the cabinets and finishes you choose, and what the permit and any hidden repairs require. Two rooms of the same size can land far apart, so we don't publish a price list. At the free consultation, a contractor looks at your actual room and prices it. You pay the contractor you choose directly.
How long does a remodel take?
It depends on the scope. A like-for-like update moves fastest; anything that needs a permit adds design, permit review and inspection time before and during construction. Custom cabinets and special-order materials can set the schedule too. The contractor will give you a timeline for your project at the consultation.
How do I check that a contractor is licensed in Maryland?
Maryland requires anyone doing home improvement work to hold a license from the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). You can look up a contractor's license on the Maryland Department of Labor's MHIC page. Hiring a licensed contractor also matters if something goes wrong: the state's Guaranty Fund can reimburse homeowners up to $30,000 per claim for losses caused by a licensed contractor. It doesn't cover unlicensed ones.
Is it better to remodel or move?
If you like the neighborhood, the schools and your commute, remodeling lets you keep them and fix what the house gets wrong — the kitchen that's too closed off, the bath nobody wants to use. Moving makes more sense when the lot or the layout can't give you what you need. A consultation is a free way to find out what your house can become.
Can I see what my room could look like first?
Yes. Upload up to five photos of your room and describe what you want, and our design tool shows you an AI-rendered concept of your own room. It's a starting point for the conversation, not a construction drawing. Try it on the home page.
Do you have an office in Laurel?
No. Farm to Table Home Remodel is a free matching service run by Loyalty LTD. We connect Laurel homeowners with one independent local contractor, who does the consultation and the work. Call (833) 517-7015 or send a request, and we'll set it up.
Nearby areas
ZIP codes: 20707, 20708, 20723, 20724. See all service areas.