Chevy Chase is known for its tree-lined streets and classic homes, many dating back to the early 1900s. Updating an older home takes care, so we plan every project around your home's style and structure. Real Time Home Improvement remodels kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. We also handle flooring, doors, and windows, and every estimate is free.
Older homes often have basements with moisture issues or dated finishes. We waterproof, finish, and renovate Chevy Chase basements into rooms your family will actually use.
We remodel Chevy Chase bathrooms of every size, from powder rooms to full primary suites. In addition, we help you choose tile, fixtures, and finishes that suit your home's style.
Want a kitchen that works as well as it looks? We plan Chevy Chase kitchens around your space and routine. As a result, you get better storage, better flow, and finishes that last.
Whether you want hardwood, laminate, or tile, we install floors in Chevy Chase homes with care. We also prep the subfloor first, so your new floors stay level and quiet.
A new front door changes how your whole home looks. We install entry, sliding, patio, and storm doors in Chevy Chase. Plus, every estimate is free.
Drafty windows make a home harder to heat and cool. That's why we install energy-efficient replacement windows in Chevy Chase homes, sized to fit each opening.
Basement Remodeling
Many Chevy Chase homes were built in the early 1900s, and their basements were made for storage and laundry, not living space. Low ceilings, old block or stone walls and damp corners are common. We start by finding and fixing moisture problems, from drainage to sealing walls, so the new space stays dry. Then we frame, insulate, run electrical and lighting, and finish with drywall, trim and basement-rated flooring. The result can be a family room, guest suite, home office or playroom that adds real living space without changing the outside of the house. We also handle the permits and inspections.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms that fit the style of a classic Chevy Chase home.
Bathrooms in older Chevy Chase homes are often small, with original tile, pedestal sinks and plumbing that has been patched over the years. We remodel powder rooms, hall baths and primary suites, and we choose tile, vanities and fixtures that suit a classic house while working like new. Before anything new goes in, we check the plumbing and the floor under the old tile and fix what we find. Then we waterproof the shower, set the tile and install new lighting, ventilation and fixtures. If you want to add a bathroom where there was none, we can plan that too.
Kitchen Remodeling
Many Chevy Chase kitchens were built as small, closed-off rooms at the back of the house. Today most families want more light, more counter space and a kitchen that connects to where everyone gathers. We plan each kitchen around your space and routine, then install new cabinets, countertops, backsplash tile, lighting and flooring. In older homes we often update the wiring and plumbing at the same time, so the kitchen can handle modern appliances safely. If you want to open a wall, we check the structure first and handle the permits. Our designer helps you pick finishes that fit the age and style of your home.
Flooring Installation
Original hardwood brought back, or new floors that fit right.
Many Chevy Chase homes still have original oak floors hiding under rugs and carpet. Floors like these can often be sanded, repaired and refinished instead of replaced, which keeps the character of the house. Where boards are missing or damaged, we weave in matching wood. We also install new hardwood, luxury vinyl plank and tile, especially in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Before any floor goes down, we check the subfloor and fix soft spots and squeaks, so the floor stays flat and quiet for years.
Door Installation
In older Chevy Chase homes, original doors can warp, stick or let in drafts around worn frames. We install entry doors, French and sliding patio doors, storm doors and interior doors, in styles that suit the house, like paneled doors, sidelights and divided glass. Each door is set level, sealed and adjusted so it closes tight and locks smoothly. If your home is in a historic district, exterior changes may need approval before work starts. We help you check what applies to your street before you order, so there are no surprises.
Window Replacement
Energy-efficient windows that respect your home's style.
Original windows in Chevy Chase homes add charm, but many leak air, rattle or no longer open. We install energy-efficient replacement windows, including ProVia, in styles that suit older homes, such as double-hung windows with divided lites. We measure each opening, remove the old window carefully, then install, insulate and trim the new one. Parts of Chevy Chase have historic district or town rules for exterior changes, so we help you confirm what is allowed before ordering. Every estimate is free.
Home Remodeling Process
Our process is simple. First, we start with a free consultation. Next, we handle the design and planning. We also take care of all the permits your project needs. Then our crew completes your renovation with expert craftsmanship. Finally, we do a full inspection to make sure everything meets our standards and yours.
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Most remodels that change plumbing, electrical, or walls need a permit from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. Some parts of Chevy Chase, such as Chevy Chase Village and the Town of Chevy Chase, may also require a local permit. Real Time Home Improvement handles the permit process for you.
A bathroom remodel usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, a kitchen 4 to 8 weeks, and a basement finish 6 to 10 weeks. Timing depends on the size of the project, materials, and permit approval. We give you a clear timeline with your free estimate.
Yes. Many Chevy Chase homes date back to the early 1900s. We update kitchens, bathrooms, and basements with care, keeping the original character of your home while bringing it up to today’s standards.
Yes. We offer free in-home estimates for all remodeling projects in Chevy Chase. We visit your home, listen to your ideas, and email you a clear estimate with no pressure.
es. Real Time Home Improvement is a licensed Maryland home improvement contractor (MHIC #162705) and is fully insured and bonded.
Besides Chevy Chase, we serve Bethesda, Kensington, Silver Spring, Potomac, Rockville, and the rest of Montgomery County, MD.
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