Laurel is known for its historic Main Street and established neighborhoods, with a mix of older and newer homes. Updating a 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. With 10+ years of experience, we travel from our Rockville base to serve Laurel homeowners, and owner Hugo manages every project in person.
Laurel's mix of older homes and newer townhomes means basements come in every shape. Whether yours is unfinished or just dated, we turn it into a dry, comfortable space for movie nights, guests, or a home gym.
We update Laurel bathrooms from top to bottom, including tile, showers, tubs, vanities, and lighting. For busy households, we can also turn an old tub into an easy-to-clean walk-in shower.
A Laurel kitchen remodel can be as simple as new cabinets and counters or as big as a full layout change. Either way, we plan the work around your budget and keep your project on schedule.
We install hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, and tile in Laurel homes and townhomes. Each job starts with careful subfloor prep, so your floors stay flat, quiet, and long-lasting.
Replacing an old door is one of the fastest ways to boost curb appeal in Laurel. We install new entry, sliding, patio, and storm doors that close tightly and keep out drafts.
Older windows let heat escape in winter and sneak in during summer. We replace them with energy-efficient windows made to fit each opening in your Laurel home, which helps lower your energy bills.
Basement Remodeling
Laurel's mix of older homes near Main Street and newer townhomes means basements come in every shape, from low, damp spaces with old block walls to walk-out lower levels ready to finish. Whether yours is unfinished or just dated, we check for moisture first and fix it. Then we frame, insulate, run electrical and lighting, and finish with drywall, trim and basement-rated flooring, creating space for movie nights, guests or a home gym. We handle the permits with the right city or county office for your address.
Bathroom Remodeling
Top-to-bottom bathroom updates for Laurel homes.
We update Laurel bathrooms from top to bottom, including tile, showers, tubs, vanities, toilets, lighting and fans. For busy households, we can turn an old tub into an easy-to-clean walk-in shower with a glass door and a built-in niche for storage. In older homes, we check the plumbing and the floor under the old tile and fix what we find before the new bathroom goes in. We waterproof every shower properly, so it stays watertight for years.
Kitchen Remodeling
A Laurel kitchen remodel can be as simple as new cabinets and counters or as big as a new layout with an island. In older homes near Main Street, kitchens are often small and closed in, while newer townhomes may just need better finishes and storage. We install new cabinets, countertops, backsplash tile, lighting and flooring, and we update the plumbing and electrical as needed. Our designer helps you plan the kitchen and choose materials that fit your budget before any work starts.
Flooring Installation
Durable floors for older homes and townhomes alike.
We install hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank and tile in Laurel homes, and we refinish original wood floors in older houses when they are worth saving. Waterproof vinyl plank is a popular choice in townhomes, kitchens and basements because it stands up to spills, kids and pets. Before installing, we check the subfloor and fix soft spots and squeaks, so the new floor stays flat and quiet.
Door Installation
Older Laurel homes often have original doors that stick or let in drafts, and many townhomes still have their builder doors. We install entry doors, storm doors, French and sliding patio doors and interior doors. If your townhome community has an HOA, we help you choose a door style and color that fit its rules. Each door is set level, sealed and adjusted so it closes tight and locks smoothly. Every estimate is free.
Window Replacement
Energy-efficient windows for Laurel homes.
Old windows in Laurel homes can leak air, fog between the panes and let in noise from busy roads like Route 1 and Route 198. We install energy-efficient replacement windows, including ProVia, measured to fit each opening. We remove the old window, install and insulate the new one, and finish the trim inside and out. We can replace a few windows or the whole house, and every estimate is free.
Home Remodeling Process
At Real Time Home Improvement, our process is simple and efficient, starting with a free consultation, followed by detailed design and planning. We handle all necessary permits to ensure your project meets local requirements, then complete your renovation with expert craftsmanship. Finally, we conduct a thorough inspection to ensure everything meets our quality standards and your expectations.
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Whether you live near Laurel’s historic Main Street or in a newer townhome community, your basement and bathrooms often have the most untapped potential.
A basement renovation can add a family room, home office, gym, or guest suite. We check for moisture first, then frame, insulate, and finish with drywall, lighting, and moisture-resistant flooring. If you’re adding a bedroom, we plan for an egress window. Most basement finishing projects take 6 to 10 weeks of construction.
From a simple refresh to a premium bathroom remodel with floor-to-ceiling tile, a walk-in shower, and a double vanity, we handle the whole job. When plumbing lines need to move or be replaced, we coordinate licensed plumbers and the required inspections, so you have one team to call.
See our basement finishing and bathroom remodeling services, get basement finishing ideas, or call (240) 485-8797 for a free in-home estimate.
Most remodels that change plumbing, electrical, or walls need a permit. Homes inside City of Laurel limits get permits from the city, while other Laurel addresses go through their county, which is usually Prince George’s, Howard, Anne Arundel, or Montgomery County. Real Time Home Improvement handles the permit process for you either way.
We remodel kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, and we install flooring, doors, and windows. Whether you live in an older home near Main Street or a newer townhome, we update it with quality materials and a clear plan.
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. We offer free in-home estimates for all remodeling projects in Laurel, with a clear estimate by email and no pressure.
Yes. Real Time Home Improvement is a licensed Maryland home improvement contractor (MHIC #162705) and is fully insured and bonded.
Besides Laurel, we serve Fairland, Ellicott City, Olney, Silver Spring, and all of Montgomery County, MD.
Laurel has historic homes around Main Street in Old Town Laurel as well as newer townhome and single-family neighborhoods. Laurel addresses can fall in more than one county, so the first thing we do is confirm where your home is permitted. Whether your house is decades old or fairly new, we can update the rooms you use most.
Our most requested projects in Laurel are kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling (including walk-in showers and repairs for leaks and soft subfloors), basement finishing, new flooring, and home additions. We schedule every estimate by appointment and email you a detailed estimate.
Yes. We renovate and finish basements in Laurel, from family rooms and home offices to guest suites with a bathroom. Any moisture problems are fixed before the walls go up. A basement finish usually takes 6 to 10 weeks of construction.
Yes. Bathroom remodels often mean moving or updating plumbing lines for a new shower, tub or vanity. We coordinate the plumbing work and the required inspections as part of your remodel.
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