Home Improvement Contractors in Laurel, MD
Every trade we cover, for homes in Laurel. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Laurel home dates from 1985, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Laurel
Requests for Laurel go through the same national line. Each Maryland service page carries the local range and the detail of the work.
Home Remodeling in Maryland
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$21,250 - $112,100
ADU Construction in Maryland
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$100,300 - $365,800
Garage Door Repair & Installation in Maryland
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,850
Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Maryland
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$200 - $4,600
Kitchen Remodeling in Maryland
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$16,500 - $92,050
Bathroom Remodeling in Maryland
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$11,200 - $49,550
Roofing in Maryland
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$8,000 - $40,100
Handyman & Home Repair in Maryland
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$150 - $3,800About homes in Laurel
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Laurel in Prince George's County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Laurel was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Maryland median of 1979.1 Laurel's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Laurel are of similar age: median build years 1985 and 1984.1 Most housing units in Laurel are not detached houses: 46% are in buildings of five or more units and only 21% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work.
Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Laurel, with 44% of occupied homes owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Laurel is valued at $385,500 (ACS), below the Maryland median of $419,900.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Baltimore Wash Intl Ap station averages 93 nights a year at or below 32°F and 21 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.
Summers bring about 34 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 19 inches a year.2,3
Heating dominates the year: about 4,484 heating degree days against 1,322 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Laurel is about 19 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.
Laurel sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).6 Building permits in Laurel are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 6% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 10.9% |
| 1960-1979 | 20.8% |
| 1980-1999 | 33.1% |
| 2000-2009 | 14.6% |
| 2010 or later | 14.7% |
Sources and notes (8)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Baltimore Wash Intl Ap, 10.7 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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Laurel and nearby
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How much does home remodeling cost in Laurel, MD?
Most home remodeling projects in Laurel, MD land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Laurel?
The median home in the city of Laurel was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Maryland median of 1979. Laurel's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 15% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Laurel climate like for exterior work?
The Baltimore Wash Intl Ap station averages 93 nights a year at or below 32°F and 21 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 34 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 19 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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