Remodeling and building in Edgewater
Edgewater stretches along the South River south of Annapolis, with water-oriented communities, larger lots and a steady stream of homes being updated or expanded.
Permits in Edgewater
Edgewater 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 Edgewater
South River shoreline
Properties near the South River and its creeks are frequently in the Critical Area. Patios, additions, pools and clearing near the water get extra review, and work in the 100-foot buffer generally needs a variance.
Piers and shoreline work
Docks, piers, lifts and anything below mean high tide involve separate state and federal approvals on top of county permits. They take months, not weeks, so start early.
Well and septic
Some Edgewater-area homes are on private well and septic. Additions that add bedrooms can require Health Department review of the septic system.
Projects we match in Edgewater
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 Edgewater?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Edgewater 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
Annapolis · Davidsonville · Arnold · All of Anne Arundel County