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 Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring homeowners own some of the oldest houses we work in, most of them mid-century, and SWS Contracting & Management reaches them from Clarksburg in about 35 minutes.
What should you expect when you remodel a pre-1960 Silver Spring home?
Silver Spring is one of the oldest housing markets we serve. U.S. Census data (2019 to 2023) shows about 41 percent of homes here went up before 1960. The median home dates to 1964. Based in Clarksburg, SWS Contracting & Management reaches Silver Spring in about 35 minutes, and much of the remodel work here starts inside these mid-century houses.
Opening a wall in a pre-1960 Silver Spring home is not like opening drywall. You can find plaster and lath, old galvanized steel supply lines, and rooms sized to mid-century plans. That is why a kitchen or bath job here needs money set aside for what we find behind the wall, plus real layout choices, not just new surfaces. 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.
Most remodel projects happen in the neighborhoods outside the high-rise core, where about 3 in 10 homes are detached houses (U.S. Census, 2019 to 2023). Townhome jobs add party-wall and HOA approval steps. Silver Spring is unincorporated, so home additions, roof replacements, and structural work are permitted through the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services in Wheaton, with online eServices and a Residential Fast Track lane for eligible jobs.
The weather matters too. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show 39.74 inches of precipitation a year for the Washington area, so roofing, siding, and below-grade spaces need proper flashing, drainage, and moisture details. Ask for a free estimate. We will put money for surprises in the written price up front, so what is behind a pre-1960 wall never turns into an argument later.
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Our services in Silver Spring
Remodeling services in Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring →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 Silver Spring →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 →Silver Spring remodeling questions
Where can I find a remodeling contractor near me in Silver Spring, MD?
About 35 minutes away, in Clarksburg. That is where SWS Contracting & Management is based, and we take Silver Spring projects from there. Most of the homes we open here are pre-1960, so we plan for plaster and lath and old galvanized pipe before the first wall comes down. Call (202) 440-1667 or send our short form to get a free estimate for your Silver Spring project.
Do I need a permit to remodel my home in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, most Silver Spring remodels, additions, and roof replacements need a permit. Silver Spring is unincorporated, so permits run through the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton, not a city hall. The county offers online eServices, a Residential Fast Track lane for eligible simple jobs, and a public dashboard of permit turnaround times.
What should I expect when remodeling an older Silver Spring home?
Plan for what is behind the walls. About 41 percent of Silver Spring homes were built before 1960, so demo often hits plaster and lath and old galvanized supply lines. Pulling plaster in a pre-1978 house throws dust that may carry lead, so we tape off the work zone, keep the dust down, and do the cleanup the EPA rule calls for. Your written price carries a line item for hidden conditions, priced up front.
Does remodeling add value to a Silver Spring home?
It protects and grows a large asset. The median owner-occupied home in Silver Spring is worth $619,400 (U.S. Census, 2019 to 2023), so a kitchen remodel, bath renovation, or addition is an investment in real value. Permitted, code-compliant work matters most at resale, because buyers and inspectors check the record. That favors doing the project right over doing it cheap.
Does Silver Spring weather affect roofs and siding?
Yes. The Washington area averages 39.74 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals). Snow adds about 15 inches on top of that. That steady moisture load works on roof flashing, siding joints, and the below-grade spaces common in older Silver Spring homes. Exterior projects need proper flashing and drainage details, and basement or bath remodels need real moisture management, not just cosmetic finishes.
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Silver Spring is one of the towns we serve from our Clarksburg base.
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