Frequently Asked Questions

Yes – our license number is 143240, and we are fully insured to cover any project-related issues. We can provide a COI (Certificate Of Insurance) upon signing of contract if necessary.

Classic Home Advisors is based out of Frederick, MD, which gives us a unique logistical edge on the industry. However, we have a distance requirement for homeowners looking to expand or build a new home of 60 miles from downtown Frederick. Beyond that radius, we belive you may spend too much on travel costs to hire us.

Design & Planning can begin within 2 weeks of accepting the design proposal. We like to meet with potential customers within 1-2 weeks of being contacted, so in general you can plan for 3-4 weeks from saying “hello” to us starting design. If you don’t need design, or once we complete your design, construction generally starts 4-5 weeks after the build contract is finalized and accepted.

For smaller projects (kitchen, bath, remodels), you can expect to hear from us within 2 business days after the discovery meeting. For larger projects like additions or custom homes, it may take up to 10 days to formalize a proposal (after design is completed).

The initial estimate is free and will outline any costs associated with moving forward.

On projects where permits are required, we handle everything from drawings to permitting. If you would like to draw your own plans and obtain your permits for the job, that is ok with us, just know that the permitting process can be tricky if you’re not used to navigating the county system.

Absolutely. During our initial meeting let us know what you’re struggling with and we can assist you. If your questions are geared more towards architectural design, we will take pictures and measurements and consult with our designers on your behalf. 

Yes, we draft formal blueprints and permit sets, as well as 3d rendering and digital designs depending on the project.

Of course! We do not want to kick you out of your own home in order for us to work. We will make sure to add temporary dust and sound barriors to make the construction process the least invasive possible. If there are times coming within a few hours we know to be particularly loud, we will give you notice incase you prefer to remove yourself, your family, or your pets from the premesis for a short while until the loud bits are over. 

We have a small list of trusted vendors with a

large array of products and selections. Nine times out of ten if you’ve seen something you like and want to incorporate it into your project, we can get ahold of it through our vendors list.

There are a few methods to our madness – the first is communication. We are in regular communication with each client before, during, and even after their project. This allows us to talk about updates, changes, or other news relating to the project. 

We also use a CRM software that allows us to track costs, hours, tasks, and other important material. Each PM (Project Manager) is allowed to take up to 4 jobs at a time, not including future work in the planning stages. 

Absolutely! Our heavily vetted and approved list of subcontractors are a vital part to our “secret sauce.” Utilizing trusted subcontractors allows us to control your budget, timeline, and quality much

easier than in-house trades. We do have a small field staff on payroll for punchlist

items or miscellaneous work during projects, which allows a lot of flexibility and eyes on the project at any given time.