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Roofing & Exterior Contractor in Laurel, MD.

Family-led DreamHome Remodeling. 11.5 miles from our Hanover, MD office, about 20 minutes west on MD-32 and US-1. Roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, and attic insulation across Laurel, Old Town Laurel, North Laurel, West Laurel, Russett, and surrounding Prince George’s, Howard, Anne Arundel County corner. Every job inspected by a HAAG Certified Inspector + BPI Certified building-science eye before a quote is written.

11.5 mi from Hanover office

HAAG Certified · BPI Certified

BBB A+ since 2001

MHIC #122114

Hanover · Maryland(410) 324-7277

Free in-person inspection

Get an honest read on your Laurel home.

Full exterior inspection across all six trades. Written findings within 24 hours. No high-pressure quote.

HAAG CertifiedRoof + attic inspected together

BBB A+Accredited since 2001

BPI CertifiedBuilding science

Since 1999Owner-led

Quick Answer

How much does a new roof cost in Laurel, MD?

Most Laurel homes (1,400 to 2,500 sq ft of roof surface) run $8,800 to $16,000 for a full Owens Corning architectural shingle system in 2026. Smaller Old Town Laurel craftsman bungalows and Cape Cods start around $7,000. Larger Russett and North Laurel detached colonials with complex hip roofs run $13,500 to $21,500. Storm-damage and insurance work pays differently than retail; we document either path.

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02 What We Do

Services we offer in Laurel, MD.

Laurel is a Patuxent corridor tri-county community 11.5 miles west of our office, with the deepest housing-era mix in the region: 1880s Old Town Victorians through 2010s Russett master-planned colonials. We work all six exterior trades with the same crew standard regardless of subdivision, HAAG-certified inspections, fixed pricing locked before work begins, and a 25-year workmanship warranty on top of manufacturer coverage.

Roofing

Full Owens Corning architectural shingle systems calibrated to your home’s era. Asphalt for newer subdivisions, storm-damage documentation for insurance claims, 25-year workmanship warranty.

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Siding

James Hardie ColorPlus fiber cement, ProVia CedarMAX insulated vinyl, and stone veneer accents. Sized to your home’s exposure and the Anne Arundel County HOA palette.

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Windows

ProVia Endure double-hung, casement, bay, and bow windows. Energy Star glass packages tuned to IECC Climate Zone 4 mixed-humid winters and summers.

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Doors

ProVia entry doors, storm doors, patio sliders, and french doors. Manufacturer-warrantied, professionally installed, and weather-sealed for Laurel’s mixed-humid climate.

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Gutters

Seamless 5-inch and 6-inch K-style aluminum formed on site, copper and half-round upgrades, LeafFilter and gutter-guard systems. HAAG-paired with the roof system above.

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Insulation

Owens Corning blown-in fiberglass and blown-in cellulose attic insulation, air sealing of the deck and penetrations, ridge and soffit vent installation. BPI-Certified, ventilation-aware install.

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03 Local Reality

What’s different about Laurel home exteriors.

Laurel isn’t a single homogeneous market. Four things define exterior work in this Patuxent corridor tri-county community.

01 / HOAs

City of Laurel historic district and Russett, Maryland City master HOA review

Laurel is split across Prince George’s, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties, with the City of Laurel historic district (Old Town) under municipal review, plus master-planned community HOAs (Russett, Maryland City, Montpelier) in the suburban sections. Old Town has 1880s-1920s Victorian and craftsman stock with strict historic review; the master-planned sections vet exterior changes for material and color compatibility. We file the historic district paperwork or the master HOA application as needed.

02 / Drive Radius

20-minute west on md-32 and us-1 response from our Hanover office

Most Laurel contractors drive in from Beltsville, Jessup, or further afield. Our Hanover, MD office is 11.5 miles from Laurel, about 20 minutes west on MD-32 and US-1. Same-day inspections during business hours, same crews on every install, same warranty office close enough that a problem in year 7 is still our problem in year 7.

03 / Housing Eras

1880s-2010s Patuxent corridor historic-to-modern mix

Laurel has one of the deepest housing-era mixes in the region: 1880s-1920s Victorians and craftsman bungalows in Old Town Laurel, 1930s-1950s Cape Cods on the city ring, 1960s-1980s split-foyers in North Laurel and West Laurel, and 1990s-2010s master-planned community townhomes and detached colonials in Russett and Maryland City. Each era used different decking, framing, and historic-fidelity standards. We replace by what the home actually needs.

04 / Climate

IECC Climate Zone 4 mixed-humid extremes

Central Maryland sits in IECC Climate Zone 4 (mixed-humid). Hot wet summers, freeze-thaw cycles in January and February, and microbursts in June drive the trade specs we use. Owens Corning Duration shingles, Energy Star window glass, R-49 attic insulation, hidden hangers on 24-inch centers — all sized to Laurel’s actual climate, not the manufacturer’s national defaults.

04 Why DreamHome

Why Laurel homeowners choose DreamHome.

No other contractor in Central Maryland stacks BPI Certified + HAAG Certified Inspector + Owens Corning Platinum Preferred + James Hardie Preferred + ProVia Certified Installer credentials. Laurel homeowners keep finding us because the credential stack matters when the install does.

Since 1999 · 3 Generations

Family-Owned, Local to Central Maryland

Lenny Scarola started DreamHome in 1999 to combine connection with craftsmanship. Nish Patel joined in 2000 and rose from neighborhood field sales to Vice President. Kevin Butler joined in 2005 as our General Manager and HAAG Certified Inspector. 25 years, same family, same office. Read our story.

2,492 Verified Reviews · 4.9 Stars

Proven Performance Across Laurel

Across Google, Angi, GuildQuality, and Better Business Bureau. Real homeowners, real cities, real outcomes — including Laurel installs across the past 20 years. Some Laurel customers are on their second roof with us. See verified reviews.

No Add-Ons After Tear-Off

Fixed Pricing, Written Before Work Begins

The quote you sign is the price you pay, barring genuine discovery items the contract calls out up front. We probe fascia for rot before tear-off, check insulation for vermiculite before strip, and disclose per-square-foot adders explicitly. The typical “we found rot, that’s $400 per board” surprise does not happen.

MHIC #122114 Contractor

A Legit Contractor, Verified

MHIC License #122114 (verify on Maryland MHIC), VA Class A #2705060193 (verify on dpor.virginia.gov), liability insurance, workers compensation, HAAG Certified Inspector, BPI Certified. Any contractor that cannot produce a current state license number should be declined. We carry all of them.

5 Manufacturer Partnerships

Owens Corning, James Hardie, ProVia, LeafFilter, Spectra

Owens Corning Platinum Preferred (top-tier roofing), James Hardie Preferred (fiber cement siding), ProVia Certified Installer (windows + doors + siding), LeafFilter Authorized Dealer (gutter guards), Spectra (custom gutter forming). Manufacturer-trained installers, full transferable warranties, factory-direct material pricing.

Awards · Accreditations

Angi Super Service · BBB A+ · Qualified Remodeler Top 500

Angi Super Service Award, BBB A+ Accredited since 2001, Qualified Remodeler Top 500, Remodeling Magazine Top 100 (2025). Not pay-to-play awards — performance-graded by independent third-party measurement of completed work + customer satisfaction.

Owner-Led Daily Operations

Committed to the Community We Live In

Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce member, sponsor of multiple Central Maryland youth sports teams, and active in Anne Arundel and Howard County charity work. The same office staff that books your inspection is the same office staff your kid’s soccer coach knows. Hanover is not a PO Box.

2 Physical Offices · Same Crews

Local Office, Big Footprint

Our Hanover, MD office serves all of Central Maryland. Just 11.5 miles east of Laurel. Our Springfield, VA office serves Northern Virginia. Same crews, same standards, same warranty office. Storm chasers vanish; we do not.

05 Portfolio

Recent Laurel work.

A representative project from an Old Town Laurel 1905 craftsman bungalow 11.5 miles from our office.

LocationOld Town Laurel, Laurel MD

ScopeCedar shake roof replacement on a 1905 craftsman bungalow

SystemMaibec cedar shake · 25-year workmanship warranty

TimelineSame-day inspection · City historic district review 18 days · install 3 days

OfficeHanover, MD (11.5 mi from job site)

Before: End-of-life cedar shake roof on a 1905 Old Town Laurel craftsman bungalow. Original shakes had curl across the south slope, moss on the north slope, and several lifted shakes after winter weather. The City of Laurel historic district commission expected cedar-for-cedar in-kind replacement to preserve the craftsman architectural character.

What we did: Same-day inspection (11.5 miles east of the home). Filed the City of Laurel historic district commission packet with material samples paired to the original cedar profile. Presented at the public hearing. Whole-roof Maibec cedar shake replacement using the only profile that matched the 1905 vintage. Coordinated copper gutter replacement in the same visit to preserve the period detail.

Outcome: Historic district commission approved in 18 days. Maibec cedar shake system installed in 3 days. 25-year workmanship warranty registered within 48 hours. Project shown at the next historic district meeting as a heritage-fidelity replacement example.

Before

After

06 What Customers Say

What our Laurel area customers say.

Three representative examples from Central Maryland homeowners. See all 2,492 verified reviews across Google, Angi, GuildQuality, and Better Business Bureau.

★★★★★

“They walked the roof system AND the attic during the audit and flagged two recessed-light cans that were leaking heated air straight up. Air sealed those first, then blew Owens Corning to R-49. Upstairs bedrooms went from unusably hot in summer to comfortable. The quote was the price, no surprises.”

Sarah K.Laurel, MD

Google

★★★★★

“Old Town Laurel craftsman bungalow needed a cedar shake roof. Multiple contractors tried to talk us into asphalt. DreamHome was the only one who said cedar-for-cedar and walked the historic district paperwork. Install was 3 days. Looks period-correct.”

Michael T.Laurel, MD

Angi

★★★★★

“Russett townhome roof. DreamHome handled the master HOA paperwork and the install was 2 days. Two neighbors hired them since.”

Patricia W.Laurel, MD

GuildQuality

07 Service Area

Laurel area coverage.

Same-day response across Laurel from our Hanover office, 11.5 miles east on MD-32 and US-1. Old Town Laurel, North Laurel, West Laurel, Russett, Maryland City, Montpelier, and surrounding Laurel neighborhoods all served.

Laurel neighborhoods we serve

Old Town Laurel
North Laurel
West Laurel
Russett
Maryland City
Montpelier
Konterra edge

Closest contractor to Laurel

Our Hanover, MD office is 11.5 miles from Laurel, about 20 minutes west on MD-32 and US-1. We work the Laurel area 5 to 10 times every week for inspections, installs, and warranty visits. No other roofing contractor with both HAAG Certified and BPI Certified credentials is this close.

Nearby Central MD cities

08 Laurel FAQ

Laurel roofing & exterior questions homeowners ask.

Who is the best roofing contractor near me in Laurel, MD?

DreamHome Remodeling has been a family-led exterior contractor in Central Maryland since 2018. Our Hanover, MD office is 11.5 miles from Laurel, about 20 minutes west on MD-32 and US-1. We carry HAAG Certified Inspector + BPI Certified building-science credentials, BBB A+ Accredited since 2001, MHIC #122114 Contractor, and 4.9 stars across 2,492 verified reviews. Most contractors that show up on Google for Laurel roofing are 30+ minutes away; we are not.

How much does a new roof cost in Laurel, MD?

Most Laurel homes (1,400 to 2,500 sq ft of roof surface) run $9,500 to $16,500 for a full Owens Corning architectural shingle system in 2026. Smaller 1970s split-foyers around Laurel Centre start around $7,500. Larger Laurel colonial homes with steep gables or complex hip roofs land at $14,000 to $22,000. Storm-damage and insurance work pays differently than retail; we document either path. See our full roofing cost guide.

Do you handle City of Laurel historic district, Russett, Maryland City, and other Laurel HOAs architectural reviews?

Yes. Laurel Centre Conservancy, Cardinal Forest, Lake Braddock, and the other Laurel HOAs all require architectural review for exterior changes. We carry physical color and material samples to ACC meetings, photograph for the file, and handle the application paperwork. You sign once. We have filed many Laurel historic district and master HOA reviews.

How fast can DreamHome inspect my Laurel roof or attic?

Same day in most cases. Our Hanover office is 11.5 miles from Laurel, so an inspector can be at your home within an hour during business hours. Written findings report with photos within 24 hours. No invoice if you do not move forward.

What credentials should a Laurel contractor have?

Maryland: MHIC Contractor License #122114 (verify on labor.maryland.gov/pq), liability insurance, workers compensation, HAAG Certified Inspector for storm-damage claims, and BPI Certified for any insulation or energy work. DreamHome carries all four. Any contractor who cannot produce a current MHIC license number should be declined.

Do you handle insurance claim documentation for storm-damaged roofs?

Yes. Wind-driven rain damage, hail-dented downspouts, fallen-limb impacts, and ice-dam moisture intrusion all qualify for insurance review. Our HAAG-certified inspector produces written findings adjusters use directly. We work alongside State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Erie, and Virginia Farm Bureau. We do not negotiate the claim itself; that requires a public adjuster license.

What other cities near Laurel do you serve?

Our Hanover, MD office serves all of Central Maryland: Jessup, Columbia, Elkridge, Severn, Odenton, Ferndale, Linthicum, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Crofton, Gambrills, Bowie, Arnold, Severna Park, Annapolis, Ellicott City, Catonsville, Baltimore, Dundalk, . See the full coverage list on our Hanover, MD office page.

Get an honest read on your Laurel home.

Full exterior inspection across all six trades. Written findings within 24 hours. No high-pressure quote. Same family running it since 1999, 11.5 miles from our Hanover, MD office.

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Hanover · Maryland(410) 324-7277 Springfield · NoVA(703) 650-9067