Bathroom Remodeling in Kensington
The parts that matter most in a bathroom are the ones you cannot see afterward. We are a licensed contractor in Maryland (MHIC #111971) — we pull the permits through the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, coordinate the licensed trades, and hand you a written line-item scope before demolition starts.
Start your Kensington bathroom remodeling with a written scope
Tell us the two things we need to call you back — a project manager rings you to book the free walkthrough. We work Wheaton, Chevy Chase, Garrett Park and every Kensington ZIP: 20895.
- A written, line-item scope for your Kensington project before anyone swings a hammer
- Permits pulled through the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services under MHIC #111971
- One project manager from demolition to final walkthrough
Two fields and one question. A specialist calls you back to confirm a time.
The paperwork is the part most contractors gloss over.
Bathrooms almost always need plumbing and electrical permits, plus a building permit if the layout moves. Two requirements catch homeowners out: GFCI protection, and exhaust ventilation that actually terminates outside the building rather than into a joist bay or an attic. Both get checked at inspection.
Your Kensington permit goes through the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. We pull it under our license and we hold the inspection schedule — you do not chase inspectors and you do not sign the application.
The Town of Kensington issues its own permits for properties inside town limits, separate from Montgomery County. Kensington also has a historic district, and exterior changes there carry a design review on top of the building permit.
The house decides half the scope.
Kensington's core is small early-20th-century housing — bungalows and Victorians on tight lots. Kitchens and baths in these homes are usually the original footprint, which is why most projects here become layout changes rather than swaps, and why the permit set is larger than homeowners expect.
What's included- ✓Waterproofing installed and inspected behind the tile, not patched after
- ✓Exhaust ventilation ducted to the exterior
- ✓GFCI protection and code-compliant lighting in wet zones
- ✓Rough-in inspection passed before tile goes up
A planning range, not a quote. Your written line-item price comes after a free on-site walkthrough. HVAC, electrical and plumbing are performed by licensed trade partners.
Financing is available — most homeowners spread a project this size over monthly payments rather than paying cash up front.
Free Kensington walkthrough
A written, line-item scope for your bathroom remodeling project. No design fee, no obligation.
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One contractor for the rest of the house
Our Kensington crews cover Wheaton, Chevy Chase, Garrett Park, Rockville and every ZIP in the area — 20895.
Straight answers
Do you handle bathroom remodeling in Kensington, MD?
Yes. United Developers is a licensed contractor in Maryland (MHIC #111971) and works throughout Kensington and Montgomery County, including 20895 and nearby Wheaton, Chevy Chase, Garrett Park.
Who pulls the permit for a Kensington bathroom remodeling project?
We do, under our license, through the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. Bathrooms almost always need plumbing and electrical permits, plus a building permit if the layout moves. Two requirements catch homeowners out: GFCI protection, and exhaust ventilation that actually terminates outside the building rather than into a joist bay or an attic. Both get checked at inspection.
What should I expect in a Kensington home?
Kensington's core is small early-20th-century housing — bungalows and Victorians on tight lots. Kitchens and baths in these homes are usually the original footprint, which is why most projects here become layout changes rather than swaps, and why the permit set is larger than homeowners expect.
What does bathroom remodeling cost in Kensington?
Most Kensington projects land in the $12k – $45k range. That is a planning range for Montgomery County, not a quote — your written price comes after a free on-site walkthrough.
Is the Kensington walkthrough and estimate free?
Yes. The walkthrough and the written scope are free and yours to keep whether or not you hire us. There is no design fee and no consultation invoice.
Why do bathroom quotes vary so much?
Because half the work is invisible. A quote that assumes your existing subfloor, supply lines and venting are all reusable will always look cheaper than one that budgets for what is actually behind the wall. We open up, look, and put the real scope in writing before you commit.