Representative photoRemodeling and building in Churchton and Galesville
Churchton and Galesville sit on the South County shore along the West and Rhode Rivers. Galesville began as a 17th-century Quaker landing and was a steamboat stop into the 1930s, and many of its village buildings date from 1870 to 1945.
Permits in Churchton and Galesville
Each community is unincorporated, so building permits come from Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits, filed online through the county's Land Use Navigator. The permit center is at 2664 Riva Road in Annapolis.
More detail in our permit guide for Anne Arundel County and Annapolis, and our local guides to renovating in a flood zone and building near the water.
What to plan for in Churchton and Galesville
Critical Area
Waterfront and near-water lots on the West and Rhode Rivers are within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. Expect a 100-foot shoreline buffer, lot coverage limits of 15% to 31%, and a vegetation management plan before any tree comes down.
Flood risk
The county's flood risk study for the Deale–Shady Side peninsula covers all of Churchton, and the area is rated high-risk for flooding. In Galesville, check your FEMA flood zone parcel by parcel before you plan.
Older village homes
Many Galesville village buildings date from 1870 to 1945. In any home built before 1978, renovation that disturbs paint must be done by an EPA-certified firm with a certified renovator on the job.
Projects we match in Churchton and Galesville
TBG project · MillersvilleKitchen remodels
Layouts, cabinets, counters and full gut renovations.
Representative photoBathroom remodels
Primary baths, hall baths and accessibility upgrades.
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Bump-outs, second stories and in-law suites.
Representative photoBasement finishing
Living space, egress, bathrooms and waterproofing.
Representative photoNew custom homes
Build on your lot with a registered Maryland home builder.
Representative photoDecks & exteriors
Decks, porches, siding, windows and roofing.
Common questions
Who issues building permits in Churchton and Galesville?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Churchton and Galesville is unincorporated, and new applications are filed online through the county's Land Use Navigator system.
Who does the work?
An independently owned contractor licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (and, for new homes, registered as a Maryland home builder). TBG makes the introduction; you contract directly with the builder.
Does matching cost anything?
No. It is free to homeowners. TBG is paid by its partner contractors.
How much of a deposit can a contractor take?
Under Maryland law, a home improvement contractor can collect no more than one-third of the contract price when the contract is signed.
