How long does a bathroom renovation take in Kensington?

A bathroom renovation in Kensingtontypically runs 3 to 11 months from your first design conversation through completed construction, with a median of around 6 months, a range drawn from 391 completed MOSS bathroom renovation projects across the DMV. That full span breaks into three phases: design and selections (where layouts, fixtures, and finishes are finalized),permitting and approval, and on-site construction. The actual build is only one piece of that total timeline, and in many projects it is not the longest one.

Where your project lands within that range depends on several factors specific to Kensington. Scope and structural complexity matter enormously, a primary bath with a custom walk-in shower, relocated plumbing, and a reconfigured floor plan takes meaningfully longer than a straightforward cosmetic refresh. Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services typically takes 20 to 30 business days to issue a permit from the time of a complete submission, and any revision cycles can add 7 to 10 days per round. If your home sits within Kensington's Historic District, exterior-facing alterations also require review by the Historic Preservation Commission, which adds another layer of scheduling to plan around. On top of that, older Kensington housing stock can reveal surprises, outdated plumbing, subfloor moisture damage, or aging electrical, once walls are opened, and long-lead materials like custom cabinetry or imported tile can stretch timelines if they aren't ordered well in advance.

MOSS's design-build model is structured specifically to compress the overall schedule without cutting corners. Because our design, permitting, and construction teams operate as one coordinated unit, we can submit permit applications as soon as drawings are complete rather than waiting for a handoff between firms. Long-lead materials are identified and ordered during the design phase, so cabinetry and specialty fixtures are often on their way before a single tile is pulled. And our familiarity with Montgomery County's review process, including the additional Historic Preservation layer when applicable, means we anticipate reviewer questions and submit complete, accurate packages the first time, keeping revision cycles to a minimum.