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title: "Bathroom remodeling in Howard County, MD | TBG"
description: "Get matched with a licensed bathroom contractor in Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge and across Howard County, Maryland. Free to homeowners."
url: https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/bathroom/howard-county/
last_updated: 2026-10-14
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[TBG](https://thebrettgroup.com/) / [Home Remodeling](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/) / Bathroom remodels / Howard County

Bathroom remodels

# Bathroom remodeling in Howard County

Get matched with a licensed bathroom contractor serving Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge and the rest of the county, at no cost to you.

## What our partner contractors handle

Full primary and hall bath remodels

Tub-to-shower conversions

Tile, vanities and fixtures

Accessibility and aging-in-place upgrades

Plumbing, ventilation and lighting

Permits through Howard County

## Permits for bathroom remodels in Howard County

Bathroom work with new plumbing or electrical runs through Howard County's Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP)'s online Citizens Access Portal, with separate trade inspections.

In Ellicott City and Elkridge, check the floodplain map before adding a bathroom on a lower level.

More in our [Howard County permit guide](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/howard-county-building-permits/). Towns we cover: [Columbia](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/columbia/) · [Ellicott City](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/ellicott-city/) · [Elkridge](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/elkridge/).

## What to expect

### Match

We review your request and connect you with the partner who fits your scope and location.

### Site visit and quote

The contractor measures, talks through options and gives you a written proposal.

### Contract and build

You sign directly with the contractor. Maryland law caps the deposit at one-third of the contract price at signing.

## Common questions

### Who actually does the work?

An independently owned contractor licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. TBG makes the introduction; it does not perform or sell the work.

### Does it cost me anything?

No. Matching is free to homeowners. TBG is paid by its partner contractors.

### How do I check a contractor's license?

Every partner shows their MHIC number, which you can look up on the Maryland Department of Labor site. Contractors must also show it on their contracts, trucks and ads.

### What happens after I submit?

We review your request and connect you with one partner who covers your area and your type of project. They contact you to schedule a site visit and a written quote.

[See projects by size and scope →](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/projects/)

## Plan with our local guides

The Howard County rules and choices that most often change bathroom remodels projects.

[- **Howard County permits**: What is exempt, Columbia covenant approval and historic review.](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/howard-county-building-permits/) · [- **Hiring a contractor**: Ten checks before you sign, from the MHIC license to the deposit cap.](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/hiring-a-contractor-maryland/)

## Other projects

[Kitchen remodels](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/kitchen/howard-county/) · [Additions](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/additions/howard-county/) · [Basement finishing](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/basement/howard-county/) · [New custom homes](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/custom-homes/howard-county/) · [Decks & exteriors](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/decks-exteriors/howard-county/)

Bathroom remodels in other counties: [Anne Arundel County](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/bathroom/anne-arundel/) · [Baltimore County](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/bathroom/baltimore-county/)