Olney offers a quieter, small-town feel in upper Montgomery County, with established communities like Olney Mill, Hallowell, and Brooke Manor. Many homes here are spacious colonials and split-levels built in the 1970s through the 1990s. They're well built, but their kitchens, bathrooms, and basements are often ready for an update. We plan every home remodeling project in Olney around your home's layout and your family's needs. We offer kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling, plus flooring, doors, and windows, and every estimate is free.
Many Olney homes still have their original 1980s or 1990s kitchens, with oak cabinets and laminate counters. We update them with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, islands, and modern lighting, and we open the layout to the family room where it makes sense.
From primary suites to kids' hall baths, we remodel Olney bathrooms with walk-in showers, double vanities, and durable tile. We also offer aging-in-place upgrades for homeowners who plan to stay put for years.
Olney homes often have large basements with room to grow. We turn them into family rooms, home offices, gyms, or guest suites with a bathroom, starting with moisture control and finishing with flooring and lighting.
Replace worn carpet and dated tile with hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, or tile. We install new floors throughout Olney homes, refinish existing hardwood, and prep the subfloor for a level, quiet result.
A new front door or patio door makes a big first impression and seals out drafts. We install entry, patio, sliding, storm, and interior doors in Olney homes, fitted and finished cleanly.
Windows in 30- to 40-year-old homes often fog, stick, or leak air. We install energy-efficient replacement windows in Olney homes that cut drafts, lower energy bills, and brighten every room.
Basement Remodeling
Many Olney colonials and split-levels have basements that are unfinished or were finished decades ago and now feel dark and dated. We turn them into family rooms, guest suites, home gyms and offices, with new lighting, flooring and a bathroom if you want one. We check for moisture first so the space stays dry, then frame, insulate, run electrical and finish with drywall and trim. Just down the road, we finished a basement in Sandy Spring. We handle the Montgomery County permits and inspections.
Bathroom Remodeling
Walk-in showers, double vanities and aging-in-place upgrades.
From primary suites to kids' hall baths, we remodel Olney bathrooms with walk-in showers, double vanities and durable tile. Many homes here still have original 1980s and 1990s bathrooms with fiberglass tubs and dated vanity tops. For homeowners planning to stay for years, we offer aging-in-place upgrades like curbless showers, grab bars and comfort-height toilets. While the room is open, we fix soft subfloor and worn plumbing, and we waterproof every shower properly.
Kitchen Remodeling
Many Olney homes still have their original 1980s or 1990s kitchens, with oak cabinets, laminate counters and a layout that separates the kitchen from the family room. We update them with new cabinets, countertops, an island and modern lighting, and we open the layout to the family room where the structure allows. We also install a new backsplash and flooring and update the electrical and plumbing as needed. Our designer helps you choose finishes and see the plan before work starts.
Flooring Installation
Hardwood, vinyl plank and tile for Olney homes.
We install hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank and tile in Olney homes, and we refinish oak floors that have worn or yellowed over the years. Replacing carpet in living rooms and bedrooms with hardwood or vinyl plank can make an older home feel brighter and easier to clean. Waterproof vinyl plank is a good fit for kitchens and basements. Before installing, we check the subfloor and fix squeaks and soft spots, so the floor stays flat and quiet.
Door Installation
Olney colonials often have a front door with sidelights that sets the tone for the whole house. When original doors fade, warp or leak air, we replace them with new entry doors, storm doors, French and sliding patio doors and interior doors. A new patio door can make the deck or backyard easier to reach and let in more light. If your community has an HOA, we help you choose a style and color that fit its rules. Each door is set level, sealed and adjusted so it closes tight.
Window Replacement
Energy-efficient windows for 1970s–1990s homes.
Windows in many Olney homes are 30 to 50 years old, and they often leak air, fog between the panes or are hard to open. 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. New windows can make rooms more comfortable year-round, and every estimate is free.
Home Remodeling Process
Our process is simple. First, we meet you for a free consultation at your Olney home. Next, we plan the design with you and help you choose materials. We also handle every Montgomery County permit your project needs. Then our crew completes your renovation with expert craftsmanship. Finally, we do a full walkthrough and inspection to make sure everything meets our standards and yours.
Olney’s colonials and split-levels were built for family life, and the kitchen and bathrooms get the most use. That’s why they’re often the first rooms homeowners want to update.
In a colonial or split-level, a kitchen renovation often means opening a wall to the family room, adding an island with seating, and replacing oak cabinets with painted or wood shaker cabinets and quartz counters. For more ideas, see our kitchen island ideas for Olney homes.
For a primary bath, homeowners often choose a large walk-in shower with frameless glass, a freestanding tub, a double vanity, and floor-to-ceiling tile. For hall baths, a tub-to-shower conversion or aging-in-place features like grab bars and a low-curb shower make daily life easier.
Our designer works with you as your design consultant, from the layout to the last tile, and we handle the permits with Montgomery County. See our kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling services, or call (240) 485-8797 for a free estimate.
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Most remodels that change plumbing, electrical, or walls need a permit from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. Real Time Home Improvement handles the permit process for you, so you don’t have to deal with the paperwork.
Many Olney neighborhoods have homeowners associations. Interior remodels usually don’t need HOA approval, but exterior changes like new doors or windows often do. We can help you prepare what your HOA needs.
Yes. Many Olney homes have large basements that are unfinished or dated. We turn them into family rooms, guest suites, home offices, and more, handling everything from framing and electrical to flooring and final finishes.
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 Olney, 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 Olney, we serve Derwood, Rockville, Fairland, Laurel, and the rest of Montgomery County, MD.
Olney is known for spacious single-family homes, many built from the 1970s through the 1990s, along with townhome communities. These homes often have dated kitchens and primary bathrooms and large unfinished basements, so kitchen remodels, bath updates, and basement finishing are popular projects.
Besides Olney, we serve Sandy Spring, Brookeville, Ashton, Derwood, and Rockville, plus Rockville and communities across Montgomery County and nearby Maryland. See all areas we serve.
Yes. We renovate kitchens and bathrooms in Olney, from new finishes to full remodels with new layouts. Our designer helps you choose cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures and lighting before work starts.
Yes. We build high-end bathrooms with walk-in showers, custom vanities, tile work and upgraded fixtures. A bathroom remodel usually takes 2 to 4 weeks of construction.
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