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title: "Kitchen remodeling in Howard County, MD | TBG"
description: "Get matched with a licensed kitchen contractor in Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge and across Howard County, Maryland. Free to homeowners."
url: https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/kitchen/howard-county/
last_updated: 2026-10-14
---

[TBG](https://thebrettgroup.com/) / [Home Remodeling](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/) / Kitchen remodels / Howard County

Kitchen remodels

# Kitchen remodeling in Howard County

Get matched with a licensed kitchen contractor serving Columbia, Ellicott City, Elkridge and the rest of the county, at no cost to you.

## What our partner contractors handle

Full gut renovations and layout changes

Cabinets, counters and backsplashes

Removing or opening walls

Plumbing, electrical and lighting

Flooring and finishes

Permits through Howard County

## Permits for kitchen remodels in Howard County

Howard County issues building and trade permits through Howard County's Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP) and its online Citizens Access Portal. The county exempts items like siding, roof coverings and same-size windows; kitchen work with new plumbing, wiring or wall changes needs permits.

Howard County licenses its own electricians through its Board of Electrical Examiners.

More in our [Howard County permit guide](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/howard-county-building-permits/). Towns we cover: [Columbia](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/columbia/) · [Ellicott City](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/ellicott-city/) · [Elkridge](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/elkridge/).

## What to expect

### Match

We review your request and connect you with the partner who fits your scope and location.

### Site visit and quote

The contractor measures, talks through options and gives you a written proposal.

### Contract and build

You sign directly with the contractor. Maryland law caps the deposit at one-third of the contract price at signing.

## Common questions

### Who actually does the work?

An independently owned contractor licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. TBG makes the introduction; it does not perform or sell the work.

### Does it cost me anything?

No. Matching is free to homeowners. TBG is paid by its partner contractors.

### How do I check a contractor's license?

Every partner shows their MHIC number, which you can look up on the Maryland Department of Labor site. Contractors must also show it on their contracts, trucks and ads.

### What happens after I submit?

We review your request and connect you with one partner who covers your area and your type of project. They contact you to schedule a site visit and a written quote.

[See projects by size and scope →](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/projects/)

## Plan with our local guides

The Howard County rules and choices that most often change kitchen remodels projects.

[- **Howard County permits**: What is exempt, Columbia covenant approval and historic review.](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/howard-county-building-permits/) · [- **Hiring a contractor**: Ten checks before you sign, from the MHIC license to the deposit cap.](https://thebrettgroup.com/guides/hiring-a-contractor-maryland/)

## Other projects

[Bathroom remodels](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/bathroom/howard-county/) · [Additions](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/additions/howard-county/) · [Basement finishing](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/basement/howard-county/) · [New custom homes](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/custom-homes/howard-county/) · [Decks & exteriors](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/decks-exteriors/howard-county/)

Kitchen remodels in other counties: [Anne Arundel County](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/kitchen/anne-arundel/) · [Baltimore County](https://thebrettgroup.com/remodeling/kitchen/baltimore-county/)