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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Bethesda, MD
Our Maryland showroom is on Bethesda Avenue. See materials in person and your design in 3D. We work across Montgomery County and Washington, DC, licensed in Maryland (MHIC #110852) and DC.
4710 Bethesda Ave, Suite A, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Our work in and near Bethesda
Bethesda and Rockville homeowners on their remodels
“We worked with Fairfax Kitchen & Bath for a bathroom project in the Rockville area. From the initial consultation through construction, the team was communicative and straightforward with us. Our new shower is probably our favorite part of the renovation. Huge improvement over what we had before.”
“We had a very positive experience working with Fairfax Kitchen & Bath on our home in Bethesda. The design process was helpful without being overwhelming, and they gave us good guidance when we were stuck between different materials and finishes. We love the final kitchen”
A hall bath in a Foxhall Village rowhouse in Northwest DC, rebuilt from the joists: the hallway linen closet taken in for a linen tower and a heated floor in place of the steam radiator.
The same bath's soaking tub, in gloss white herringbone on all three walls up to the ceiling, with champagne bronze trim.
Across the river in Virginia, see our McLean walnut kitchen → and a McLean primary bath →
Our Bethesda showroom
Visit our Bethesda showroom
What you can see and do at 4710 Bethesda Ave, Suite A.
Fairfax Kitchen and Bath, Bethesda
4710 Bethesda Ave, Suite A
Bethesda, MD 20814
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
- See your room in 3DYour designer builds your kitchen in 3D on the showroom screen. Walk through it, move things, change it until it is yours.
- Compare materials in personOne-stop remodeling showrooms: design, cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures, permits, build and warranty under one roof.
- More than the showroom floorNot just what is on our showroom floor: Porcelanosa, Conestoga, Best Tile and other partners with warehouses near DC.
- Start with SenaYour first call is with Sena K., our sales director, not a call center. She listens, answers your questions and matches you with your designer. She calls you back within 2 business hours.
Bethesda at a glance
What a Bethesda remodel runs into
Six local facts for Montgomery County and DC, each linked to the office that published it.
Permits
Montgomery County DPS
The county's permit guide lists interior alterations, electrical work and plumbing among the jobs that need a permit, and installing, repairing or replacing cabinets among those that do not. Questions: MC311, 240-777-0311.
Checked Oct 24, 2026Plumbing
WSSC Water
In Montgomery and Prince George's counties, most plumbing projects must be done by a WSSC Water-licensed plumber or gasfitter, and gas appliance replacements always must.
Checked Oct 24, 2026Your contractor
MHIC #110852
Maryland says only MHIC-licensed contractors may sign home improvement contracts with homeowners. Its Guaranty Fund covers losses on licensed contractors' work, up to $30,000.
Checked Oct 24, 2026Rockville
The city issues its own
Inside Rockville city limits, the City of Rockville issues building permits, not the county.
Checked Oct 24, 2026Homes
64.0% owner-occupied
Median owner home value $1,169,900 in the Bethesda census area (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024).
Checked Oct 24, 2026Washington, DC
DOB Alteration and Repair permit
New cabinets and countertops are exempt from a DC building permit unless the home is in a historic district; new plumbing fixtures and appliances still need permits.
Checked Oct 24, 2026Kitchens in Bethesda
Kitchen remodeling in Bethesda, MD: what needs a permit
Montgomery County's guide to building permits lists "interior alteration" and electrical work as needing a permit, and new or replacement cabinets as not needing one. For plumbing, the guide says to contact WSSC Water. So a cabinet and counter refresh in the same layout is a different job, on paper, from a kitchen that moves the sink or opens a wall. County permit guide
In Washington, DC, a kitchen remodel takes an Alteration and Repair permit from the Department of Buildings, and the cabinet exemption does not apply in historic districts. DC DOB
Cost: In our sold jobs, a cabinets, counters and backsplash refresh starts at about $20,000, and most full kitchen remodels in the same layout fall between $32,000 and $60,000+. There is no ceiling; we have built kitchens past $200,000. A range is a starting point, not a quote.
Bathrooms in Bethesda
Bathroom remodeling in Bethesda, MD: WSSC plumbing rules
Most bathroom remodels are plumbing projects, and in Montgomery County most plumbing must be done by a WSSC Water-licensed plumber or gasfitter, who gives you their WSSC license number. Homeowners may do some plumbing work themselves; gas work, such as a gas water heater, may not. WSSC for homeowners
Cost and timing: Most of our bathrooms fall between $20,000 and $60,000+. A bath that keeps its layout takes 3 to 4 weeks of construction; a primary suite with layout changes takes 4 to 8 weeks, after 2 to 6 weeks of design. Permits add time. These are typical times from our jobs, not a promise.
Permits and approvals
Who approves what in Montgomery County and DC
- Montgomery County: the Department of Permitting Services; its guide notes that municipal and homeowner association rules may also apply. County guide
- Rockville: the City of Rockville. City permits
- Plumbing and gas: WSSC Water-licensed plumbers and gasfitters. WSSC
- Washington, DC: Department of Buildings, Alteration and Repair permit. DC DOB
- Our part: we handle the whole permit process: the building permit, the trade permits, the scope, the county fees and every inspection. You never deal with the county.
Check any contractor before you hire
In Maryland, only MHIC-licensed contractors may contract for home improvement work, and the Guaranty Fund applies only to licensed contractors' work. Our license is MHIC #110852. Check it with Maryland. Maryland MHIC
In DC, the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection says a contractor needs a Home Improvement Contractor license and a $25,000 surety bond; the license is checkable in SCOUT. Our DC license is DLCP #410526031952. Look it up in SCOUT. DLCP tips, May 2026
Our guide to choosing a remodeling contractor →
Ask Sena about your Bethesda permit →Your old kitchen
Where your old Bethesda kitchen or bath can go
- Community Forklift (Edmonston, MD) takes cabinets with doors attached, vanities (a top must come with its base), granite and marble pieces, kitchen sinks, low-flow toilets, tubs that are not jetted and appliances within age limits. Donation guidelines
- Montgomery County's "Don't Dump. Donate!" reuse program at the Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood takes building materials such as drywall and flooring for reuse, with a receipt. County reuse guide
- DC bulk trash: by 311 appointment, up to 7 items, and no construction debris. DC DPW
- Our container: Demolition debris goes into our own 14-foot container, dropped on demo day and removed as soon as demolition is done.
How we work
A Bethesda remodel in 3 phases
Sena, our sales director, stays your executive contact from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Phase 1
Plan and design
Leads: Sena, then your designer- First call with Sena, our sales director
- Free in-home consultation and measurements
- 3D design on the showroom screen; change it until it is yours
- Material selections and your proposal
- Contract, then the hand-off meeting: final measurement with your designer and project manager
Phase 2
Order and permits
Leads: Our operations manager and permit department- Every material ordered and received in our warehouse
- We handle every permit and inspection
- Start date set by your designer, project manager, operations manager and Sena
- Your job-start email and preparation checklist
Phase 3
Build
Leads: Your project manager and lead technician- Demo day: our container arrives, the permit goes on the door
- Inspections scheduled by our team; we meet the inspector
- Countertop and glass partners measure; you approve their drawings
- Final walkthrough with your project manager; two-year warranty starts
Reviews
Reviews of our Bethesda showroom
★ 5.0 on Google from 25 reviews of this showroom's listing. Read the Bethesda showroom reviews on Google →
Areas served
Towns this showroom serves
Virginia towns go to the nearer of Fairfax or Sterling, and Maryland and DC to Bethesda. A town with its own page links to it.
- Bethesda
- Chevy Chase
- Potomac
- Rockville
- Silver Spring
- Gaithersburg
- Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, that includes neighborhoods such as Georgetown and Adams Morgan. Virginia homes are served from our Fairfax and Sterling showrooms.
All areas we serve, with each town's showroom and permit office →
Questions
Bethesda remodeling questions
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Bethesda?
It depends on the work. Montgomery County's permit guide lists interior alterations and electrical work as needing a permit, and installing or replacing cabinets as not needing one. Plumbing goes through WSSC Water. Inside Rockville city limits, the City of Rockville issues the permit. We handle the whole permit process, from the building and trade permits to the county fees and every inspection, so you never deal with the county.
Who handles plumbing permits in Montgomery County?
WSSC Water. In Montgomery and Prince George's counties, most plumbing projects must be done by a WSSC Water-licensed plumber or gasfitter, who gives you their WSSC license number. Gas work, including gas appliance replacements, must always be done by a licensed plumber or gasfitter.
What license should a Maryland remodeling contractor have?
A Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license. Only MHIC-licensed contractors may sign home improvement contracts with homeowners, and the state Guaranty Fund, up to $30,000, covers only licensed contractors' work. Our license is MHIC #110852.
Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Washington, DC?
Yes. We are licensed in DC (DLCP #410526031952). A DC kitchen or bath remodel takes an Alteration and Repair permit from the Department of Buildings; new cabinets and countertops are exempt unless the home is in a historic district.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Bethesda?
Most of our bathrooms fall between $20,000 and $60,000+. A hall bath refresh sits at the low end; a primary suite with a curbless shower and frameless glass sits at the high end. A range is a starting point, not a quote.
What can I do at the Bethesda showroom?
See cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures in person, and walk through your kitchen or bath in 3D on our showroom screen with your designer. The showroom is at 4710 Bethesda Ave, Suite A, Bethesda, MD 20814, open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Call (301) 409-4480.
Ready to talk about your Bethesda kitchen or bathroom?
Send the short form below or call us. Sena, our sales director, calls you back, and a designer comes to your Bethesda home for a free consultation and measurements. You are welcome at any of our three showrooms: Fairfax, Sterling or Bethesda.