Remodeling and building in Crofton
Crofton is one of the county's most established planned communities, with lots of 1960s–1990s colonials and townhomes that are now due for kitchens, baths, basements and additions.
Permits in Crofton
Crofton is unincorporated, so permits come from Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits, filed online through the Land Use Navigator system.
More detail in our permit guide for Anne Arundel County and Annapolis.
What to plan for in Crofton
Inland lots
Crofton is inland, so most lots are outside the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, which usually means a simpler path for additions and patios. Confirm for your parcel, though; streams and wetlands have their own setbacks.
Covenants and HOAs
Many Crofton neighborhoods have covenants or HOA review for exterior changes. Get approval in writing before your contractor orders materials.
Basements and bonus space
Finishing basements and converting garages are popular here. Egress windows for basement bedrooms and proper permits for electrical and plumbing protect resale value.
Projects we match in Crofton
Kitchen remodels
Layouts, cabinets, counters and full gut renovations.
Bathroom remodels
Primary baths, hall baths and accessibility upgrades.
Additions
Bump-outs, second stories and in-law suites.
Basement finishing
Living space, egress, bathrooms and waterproofing.
New custom homes
Build on your lot with a registered Maryland home builder.
Decks & exteriors
Decks, porches, siding, windows and roofing.
Common questions
Who issues building permits in Crofton?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Crofton 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.
Nearby
Davidsonville · Severna Park · Annapolis · All of Anne Arundel County