The housing in Maryland Heights
1960s and 1970s ranches, split-levels and two-stories, plus condominiums and apartments.
Houses of this age in Maryland Heights frequently have 100-amp electrical service, aging drain lines and original ductwork. A whole-home renovation lets us renew all of it at once while opening the floor plan.
Basements and foundations
Basements are typically sound and often partly finished long ago. We test old flooring materials and check for outdated wiring before rebuilding.
Basements under the 1950s to 1970s homes of Maryland Heights are usually dry and full height, and many were finished decades ago with paneling, acoustic tile and nine-inch floor tile. Those materials need testing before they are disturbed. Once cleared, the big ranch footprints give generous lower levels.
Kitchens, baths and interiors
Original kitchens and bathrooms are common, and so is limited electrical capacity. Remodels usually include a panel evaluation.
Mid-century kitchens in Maryland Heights are compact and walled off. In a ranch the fix is often straightforward, since interior partitions carry little load, and opening the kitchen to the living area transforms the house. Electrical service usually needs upgrading to support modern appliances.
Decks, additions and exteriors
Window and siding replacement, new decks and patio covers on modest, mature lots.
Mid-century lots in Maryland Heights are wide and level with mature trees, which makes them excellent for screened porches and low decks. Shade means damp, so composite decking and rot-proof trim earn their cost here.
Permits in Maryland Heights
The City of Maryland Heights issues building permits and conducts inspections.
We prepare the drawings, submit the application, meet the inspectors and close the permit. If your subdivision has an architectural committee, we put together that package as well. Our permit guide and HOA approval guide explain both processes.
Services in Maryland Heights
Basements
Bathrooms
Decks & outdoor living
Additions & conversions
Interior finishes
Exteriors
Maryland Heights questions
Who issues building permits in Maryland Heights?
The City of Maryland Heights issues building permits and conducts inspections.
How far is Maryland Heights from your shop?
About 35 minutes in normal traffic: I-70 east or Highway 364 across the river, about thirty-five minutes.
What kinds of homes do you work on in Maryland Heights?
1960s and 1970s ranches, split-levels and two-stories, plus condominiums and apartments.
Areas we work in
- neighborhoods near Dorsett, McKelvey and Fee Fee roads
- the Westport area