Home Additions in Greenbelt, MD

Our services in Greenbelt

• New Home Construction in Greenbelt
• Bathroom Remodeling in Greenbelt
• Kitchen Remodeling in Greenbelt
• Custom Carpentry in Greenbelt
• Home Additions (all Maryland)

Permits & Approvals in Greenbelt

City of Greenbelt Building Services & PG County DPIE

Greenbelt has its own City Building Services division alongside PG County DPIE oversight. Properties in the Old Greenbelt Historic District require an additional Historic Area Work Permit (HAWP) review for changes to exterior character-defining features of these 1930s New Deal–era homes.

• Old Greenbelt Historic District homes require a HAWP for exterior changes — interior remodels typically do not need HAWP review.
• City of Greenbelt building permits are required in addition to any PG County filings for structural, plumbing, or electrical work.
• Greenbelt East and Boxwood Village are outside the historic district and follow standard PG County permitting.
• We are familiar with the HAWP process and guide historic district homeowners through the review.

Neighborhoods in Greenbelt

• Old Greenbelt (Historic District)
• Greenbelt East
• Boxwood Village
• Lakeside
• Springhill Lake
• Schrom Hills

Recent home additions projects in Greenbelt

• Greenbelt East Home Addition (Addition, 2024) — 450 sq ft rear addition adding a main-floor laundry room and expanded eating area to a 1980s single-family home, fully permitted through PG County DPIE.

What Greenbelt homeowners are saying

• "The addition KDB built in Greenbelt East came in on budget and on schedule. They handled all the county permits and communicated with us every step of the way." — Jerome B., Greenbelt East

Home Additions — frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a home addition in Maryland?

Yes — all home additions in Maryland require building permits and must meet county zoning and setback requirements. We handle all permitting as part of our service.

How long does a home addition take to build?

Smaller additions (one room, 200–400 sq ft) typically take 2–4 months. Two-story or larger additions may take 4–8 months including permitting.

What types of home additions do you build?

We build room additions, family room expansions, master suite additions, garage conversions, in-law suites, and full second-story additions.

How do you match new construction to my existing home?

We carefully match existing rooflines, siding, brick, trim, and architectural details so the addition looks like it was always part of the original home.

Frequently asked questions — Greenbelt

I live in Old Greenbelt. Do I need a Historic Area Work Permit to remodel my kitchen?

Interior remodels generally do not require a HAWP unless they involve exterior changes visible from the street. We confirm your specific scope against the HAWP criteria during the initial consultation.

Does Greenbelt have its own permit office, or do I use Prince George's County?

Both. The City of Greenbelt has its own Building Services division. Most structural, plumbing, and electrical work also triggers a PG County DPIE permit. We file with both agencies and coordinate all inspections.

What types of projects do you complete in Greenbelt?

We handle kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, custom carpentry, and new home builds throughout Greenbelt — including historic district homes and Greenbelt East single-family homes.

How long does a home addition permit take in Greenbelt?

Addition permits typically take 3–6 weeks through both the City and PG County DPIE. Historic district properties requiring HAWP review add 2–4 additional weeks.

Service area & drive time

Approximately 35 minutes from our Waldorf office via MD-4 North to Capital Beltway (I-495) toward College Park.

We serve all of Greenbelt including the Historic District, Greenbelt East, and Boxwood Village, as well as neighboring College Park, Berwyn Heights, and Beltsville.