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 Rockville, MD
Rockville homeowners come to SWS Contracting & Management for kitchen and bath work in 1950s and 1960s ramblers and split levels, with city permit filings sent to the right office, not the county.
What should Rockville homeowners know before a remodel?
About 32 percent of Rockville homes went up between 1950 and 1969, the biggest building wave in the city (U.S. Census, 2024). Those ramblers and split levels came with closed galley kitchens and small original baths, which is why wall-removal kitchen remodels are such a common request here. Our crews drive down I-270 from Clarksburg and reach Rockville in about 25 minutes, so most of our work in the city sits in that mid-century stock.
Rockville's homes are older than many people think. About half of them were built before 1980, and the median year built is 1980 (U.S. Census, 2024). 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. We plan for that on every full bathroom renovation and interior painting project in an older Rockville home.
Permits also work differently inside city limits. The City of Rockville issues its own building and trade permits through the Inspection Services Division, separate from Montgomery County DPS, so a county permit does not cover a Rockville address. The city is even piloting an online express lane that can issue eligible simple residential permits the same business day. Details are on the city's permit page.
Rockville homes are worth protecting. The median owner-occupied home value is $708,400 (U.S. Census, 2024). About 4 in 10 are detached houses. Another 1 in 9 are townhouses, where party walls and HOA approvals shape the plan. Permitted, code-compliant work protects that value at resale. Call (202) 440-1667 for your free estimate on a Rockville home addition or remodel.
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Remodeling services in Rockville
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 Rockville →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 Rockville →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 →Rockville remodeling questions
Where can I find a remodeling contractor near me in Rockville, MD?
You are looking at one. SWS Contracting & Management runs Rockville projects out of Clarksburg, about 25 minutes down I-270. Most calls here come from ramblers and split levels with a closed galley kitchen, and those permits get filed with the city, not the county. Call (202) 440-1667 to set up your free estimate anywhere in Rockville.
Do I need a permit from the city or the county to remodel in Rockville?
The city issues it. Rockville runs its own permits through the Inspection Services Division of its Community Planning and Development Services Department, separate from Montgomery County DPS. A county permit does not cover an address inside city limits. Your contractor files with the city for any remodel involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or structural work.
How fast can I get a residential building permit in Rockville?
Simple jobs can move fast. Rockville is piloting an online express process that lets eligible residential permits be reviewed and issued within the same business day, with applications taken on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Larger remodels still go through standard review, so we build permit time into every Rockville project schedule.
Do older Rockville homes need lead-safe work during remodeling?
Often, yes. Rockville's biggest building wave ran from 1950 to 1969, and about 32 percent of homes here came out of it (U.S. Census, 2024). Paint from that era is treated as lead paint unless it is tested, so demo in those ramblers and split levels follows the EPA lead-safe rule. The inspector who signs the job off works for Rockville's Inspection Services Division, not the county.
Does permitted remodeling work help resale value in Rockville?
Yes. Rockville's median owner-occupied home value is $708,400 (U.S. Census, 2024), so a remodel here protects a large asset. Buyers and their inspectors expect permitted, code-compliant work at resale. Keeping city permits and inspections on record for your kitchen, bath, or addition project helps the work add value instead of raising questions.
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