Bathroom Remodeling
Tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, custom tile, and full gut renovations, planned and built by one local crew from demo day to the final walkthrough.
See bathroom remodeling details →Remodeling in Bethesda, MD
Bethesda homeowners own pre-1960 colonials and seven-figure houses that call for careful, permitted remodeling, and SWS Contracting & Management gets there from Clarksburg in about 30 to 40 minutes down I-270.
Why do Bethesda kitchen and bath remodels usually mean opening walls?
SWS Contracting & Management handles kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and home additions across Bethesda. Our crews are based in Clarksburg and reach Bethesda in about 30 to 40 minutes down I-270. The remodeling market here centers on detached houses, about 52 percent of Bethesda's homes (U.S. Census, 2024). The high-rise condo buildings near the Metro core follow association rules, so detached homes are where we do most of our work.
The core neighborhoods are old. About 36 percent of Bethesda homes went up before 1960 (U.S. Census, 2024). The median year built is 1969. Those 1930s to 1950s colonials and Cape Cods have plaster walls, small closed-off kitchens, and tight framing openings. So a kitchen or bathroom project here is usually a gut and reconfigure job that opens walls, not a cosmetic refresh.
Age also changes how we work. About 62 percent of Bethesda homes predate 1980 (U.S. Census, 2024). Roughly 9 percent date to 1939 or earlier. Homes painted before 1978 can have lead paint, so the EPA requires extra steps. We seal off the room, take the old finish down carefully, and clean up to the rule. And at a median owner-occupied home value of $1,247,600 (U.S. Census, 2024), buyers and appraisers expect permitted, inspected work with documentation at resale.
Bethesda has no town hall of its own, so permits go through Montgomery County DPS, and simple scopes can use the county's online Residential Fast Track services. Homes on the county's Master Plan for Historic Preservation also need a Historic Area Work Permit before exterior work like siding or window changes. The area gets 39.74 inches of rain a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals), so roofing and siding here live on good flashing and drainage.
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Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels from one local general contractor, covering cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and layout changes from demo day to the final walkthrough.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bethesda →Flooring Installation
New floors installed the right way, from subfloor prep to the final trim. We fit LVP, hardwood, laminate, and tile for homes across Clarksburg and Montgomery County.
Explore flooring installation →Interior Painting
Clean lines, smooth walls, and colors that fit your home. We prep, patch, and paint bedrooms, living spaces, ceilings, and trim, then leave every room tidy.
Our interior painting process →Home Additions
New bedrooms, in-law suites, bump-outs, and second-story additions, planned and built by one local team so the new space fits your home and your budget.
See home additions details →Siding
Full siding replacement and installation, from tear-off to trim. We help you choose between vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood, then install it to the manufacturer's specs so it sheds water for years.
Siding in Bethesda →Roofing
Full roof replacement and honest roof repair for homes in Clarksburg, MD and nearby towns. We inspect first, explain what we find, and only replace a roof when it truly needs it.
Explore roofing →Bethesda remodeling questions
Do older Bethesda homes need a full gut remodel for a new kitchen or bathroom?
Often, yes. About 36 percent of Bethesda homes were built before 1960 (U.S. Census, 2024), and those colonials and Cape Cods have plaster walls and small closed-off kitchens. Opening the layout means opening walls, moving plumbing, and updating old framing, so the job runs as a gut remodel, not a cosmetic update. A free estimate will tell you which path your house needs.
Does painting or remodeling an older Bethesda home require lead-safe work practices?
In most cases, yes. About 62 percent of Bethesda homes predate 1980, and 9 percent date to 1939 or earlier (U.S. Census, 2024). Old paint on those houses gets handled under the EPA lead-safe rule, with the work area closed off and dust contained. If your home sits on the county's Master Plan for Historic Preservation, exterior work also needs a Historic Area Work Permit first, so we plan both steps into one schedule.
Who issues building permits for a home remodel in Bethesda?
Montgomery County does. Bethesda is unincorporated, so there is no city permit office. Permits for remodels, additions, and decks come from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, which runs online permit services plus a Residential Fast Track lane for simple residential jobs. That lane can shorten the wait on a straightforward project, and we plan your schedule around the county's review times.
Do historic homes in Bethesda need special approval for exterior work?
Yes, when the property is listed on Montgomery County's Master Plan for Historic Preservation. Those homes need a Historic Area Work Permit, approved by the county Historic Preservation Commission, before exterior work like new siding, a window sash replacement, or an addition. That review comes before the building permit, so material choices and timelines on a designated house get planned around the extra step.
Where can I find a remodeling contractor near me in Bethesda, MD?
In Clarksburg, about 30 to 40 minutes up I-270. SWS Contracting & Management covers Bethesda from there, and nearly all our work here is in detached colonials and Cape Cods away from the Metro core, where a new kitchen usually means opening a wall. Call (202) 440-1667, tell us about your project, and we will set up your free estimate.
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