Remodeling and building in Crownsville
Crownsville is wooded and spread out, along the upper Severn River and its creeks, with larger lots, custom homes and waterfront properties alongside older homes being expanded.
Permits in Crownsville
Crownsville is unincorporated, so permits come from Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits through the Land Use Navigator system.
More detail in our permit guide for Anne Arundel County and Annapolis.
What to plan for in Crownsville
Well and septic
Many Crownsville homes are on private well and septic. New homes and additions that change bedroom count go through Health Department review, and septic capacity can shape the plan.
Severn River lots
Properties near the Severn and its creeks are often in the Critical Area. Tree removal needs an approved plan and replanting, and steep slopes near the water extend the protected buffer.
Custom homes and teardowns
Larger lots attract custom builds and rebuilds. New-home builders in Maryland must be registered with the state, separate from a home-improvement license.
Projects we match in Crownsville
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 Crownsville?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Crownsville 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
Millersville · Davidsonville · Arnold · All of Anne Arundel County