Remodeling and building in Gambrills
Gambrills is largely newer subdivisions from the 1990s onward, around Waugh Chapel and along Route 3, with larger family homes that are ready to move past builder-grade finishes.
Permits in Gambrills
Gambrills 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 Gambrills
Beyond builder-grade
The most common projects here are upgrades of original builder finishes: kitchen islands and counters, primary baths with a walk-in shower, and better lighting and flooring.
HOA review
Most Gambrills subdivisions have HOAs with architectural guidelines for decks, patios, fences, siding colors and additions. Get approval in writing first.
Outdoor living
Decks, screened porches and patios are popular. Decks need a county building permit, and attached decks have specific structural requirements for footings and the ledger connection to the house.
Projects we match in Gambrills
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 Gambrills?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Gambrills 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
Odenton · Crofton · Millersville · All of Anne Arundel County