Common Questions About
Remodeling Work
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Working With Us
What does All Purpose Remodelers take on?
Home remodeling, inside and out. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, accessibility work, garage and attic conversions and whole homes, plus siding, windows, doors and decks.
Read the full answer →Where do you work?
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs, from our base in Bryans Road, Maryland.
Read the full answer →Which counties and cities do you cover?
Charles, Prince George's and Montgomery counties in Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington and Falls Church.
Read the full answer →Who runs the project day to day?
One project manager, from demolition through the final caulk line. You are not coordinating trades yourself.
Read the full answer →How far ahead do you book?
Consultations are usually within a week or two. Start dates depend on the size of the job and on permits.
Read the full answer →Do we have to move out?
Usually not. It depends on whether the kitchen and the bathrooms are out at the same time.
Read the full answer →Can you work outside business hours?
Tell us the window and the work is planned to fit it. Crews work 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, every day.
Read the full answer →Do you warranty your work?
Yes. Our work carries a 60 to 90 day warranty. The term depends on the job.
Read the full answer →Pricing and Permits
How is a remodel priced?
From a written scope. Quantities and selections are written down before demolition, not discovered halfway through.
Read the full answer →What is an allowance in a renovation price?
A named budget for something you have not picked yet, like tile. It is trued up against what you actually buy.
Read the full answer →Do you handle permits?
Yes. Where the work needs a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections as part of the project.
Read the full answer →Who pulls the permit, you or me?
It is named in the written scope before work starts. On most projects we pull it.
Read the full answer →Are you bonded and insured?
Yes, with workers' compensation and business liability coverage on every job.
Read the full answer →Are you insured in Maryland, DC and Virginia?
Yes. All Purpose Anytime Services LLC is bonded and insured across all three. Ask for the certificate and we send it.
Read the full answer →Do you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes, with the proposal. Tell us who it needs to be addressed to.
Read the full answer →Kitchens and Bathrooms
How long is a kitchen out of use?
For most projects, several weeks, with a gap in the middle while the countertop is made.
Read the full answer →Who disconnects the sink and the gas?
It is named in the scope before the job starts. Leaving it open is the most common reason a kitchen loses a week.
Read the full answer →How long does a bathroom take?
Commonly two to three weeks for a full renovation. Waterproofing, tile and finishes need drying and curing time.
Read the full answer →Can we live at home during a bathroom remodel?
Yes, but if it is your only bathroom, plan for a stretch with no shower. We phase the work to keep that short.
Read the full answer →Basements and Whole Homes
Can I add a bathroom in my basement?
Usually. How depends on whether the drain line sits above or below the slab.
Read the full answer →Do I need a permit to finish a basement?
Generally yes. For anything involving egress or plumbing, certainly.
Read the full answer →Do we need to move out for a whole-home remodel?
Not always. It depends on whether the kitchen and bathrooms come out together, and on how much dust you can live with.
Read the full answer →How is a whole-home remodel priced?
By scope, with allowances for selections not yet made. Every allowance is named.
Read the full answer →Walls and Trim
Can you match existing trim?
Usually. Profiles from the 1950s onward can generally be matched. Older or custom ones may need milling.
Read the full answer →What finish level should the walls be?
Level 4 for most rooms. Level 5 where a wall takes raking light or gloss paint.
Read the full answer →Still Have Questions?
Call us or request a free estimate. Open every day, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.