Remodeling and building in Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie is full of solid post-war homes: Cape Cods, ranches and split-levels from the 1950s through the 1970s. Many are on their second or third owner and due for kitchens, baths and more space.
Permits in Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie
Aging systems
Homes of this era often have original electrical panels, older plumbing and little insulation. Budget for bringing these up to code when walls open up; it's the most common surprise in a remodel here.
Growing up, not out
Lots can be compact, so dormers, second-story additions and finished basements are often the best way to add space. Structural changes need engineered plans for the county permit.
Creekside lots
Homes near Marley Creek, Furnace Creek and other tidal creeks may be inside the Critical Area, with lot coverage limits and shoreline buffer rules. Check your parcel before designing an addition or patio.
Projects we match in Glen Burnie
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 Glen Burnie?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits. Glen Burnie 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
Pasadena · Millersville · Severna Park · All of Anne Arundel County