Matthew Smoot

Permits are pulled before work begins and then inspected by the county. A contractor who files them is working inside a system with an inspector in it, which is what unpermitted work avoids.

What the permits show

Of the permits we observed, 25% are accessory structure work.

Accessory Structure · 1Deck & Patio · 1Plumbing · 1Structural · 1

Recent work

• Deck replacement
  November 2023 · Baltimore County

  Remove and replace open wood deck in rear SFD; 73' x 12' x 11' = 911SF Irregular shape

• Kitchen renovation
  June 2023 · Baltimore County

  Interior alterations to install passover kitchen in existing bar area of basement of SFD 28.5'x15'=427.5SF. Other alter…

• Accessory structure work
  August 2022 · Baltimore County

  Change of occupancy from attached garage of an existing SFD, to a garage used as an entertainment area/recreation room.…

• Interior addition
  May 2022 · Baltimore County

  Change of occupancy from attic storage to attic with 2 walk in closets and shower. Refer to R22-05329 for interior alte…

Towns we observed them working in

We hold permit records for Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Howard County, Prince George's County, and Washington DC. Work anywhere else is not missing from this contractor's record, it is outside what we cover.

What this page is, and is not

• Baltimore County: 4 permits observed, from records beginning January 2021.

This page shows permits we observed in county records. Our observation is not complete: work done before those dates, in counties we do not cover, or on filings that name no contractor does not appear here. A contractor's real work is almost always greater than what we observed, and absence of a permit on this page does not mean the work was not done or not permitted. We currently hold records for Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Howard County, Prince George's County, and Washington DC; see permit coverage for what that includes.

Common questions

Does a permit record mean this contractor is licensed?

County permit records here do not list a license type for this contractor. That does not mean the contractor is unlicensed; not every county publishes license data with its permits.

Why do some contractors show more permits than others?

Counties began publishing at different times and describe contractors differently, so the number reflects what we observed as much as what the contractor did. It is not a ranking.

What should I still ask for?

Proof of insurance, a written contract, and the license number for the trade being performed. A permit record is a starting point, not a substitute for either.

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