Distinctive Contracting Services

Name: Distinctive Contracting Services
Address: 1061 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD, 21012, United States
Telephone: +1 410-440-4846
Rating: 5

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Distinctive Contracting Services, locally owned & operated and established in 2006, offers exceptional attention to detail and customer service. Through the years they have built a reputation in the contracting industry as one of the premier builders in the area. Distinctive Contracting has delivered unique and challenging projects to their customers for many years. Every project is approached with a can-do attitude while also being cognizant of budget. From meticulously finished custom built homes, to all other renovations and services, Distinctive Contracting Services prides itself on high quality craftsmanship and exquisite attention to detail. DCS excels in preparation, and layout to ensure the project will be completed without difficulty and to complete and total satisfaction.

Services Provided

Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Carport Installation, Custom Home Bars, Deck Building, Deck Design, Demolition, Energy-Efficient Homes, Flooring Installation, Foundation Construction, Garage Building, Green Building, Greenhouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Home Theater Design, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Installation, Log Home Construction, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Project Management, Radiant Floor Heating, Rooftop Deck Installation, Shed Design & Construction, Site Preparation, Sunroom Design & Construction, Swimming Pool Construction, Wood Floor Installation, Workshop Design & Construction, Custom Homes, Deck Repair, Window Installation, Custom Cabinets, Siding Repair & Installation, Structural Foundation Repair

Areas Served

Annapolis, Arden on the Severn, Arnold, Baltimore, Cape Saint Claire, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Ferndale, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Burnie, Green Haven, Hanover, Herald Harbor, Highland Beach, Hillsmere Shores, Lake Shore, Mayo, Millersville, Naval Academy, Parole, Pasadena, Riva, Riviera Beach, Selby-on-the-Bay, Severna Park, South Gate, Stevensville

Awards

MHBR, MHIC, EPA Lead Safe renovator

50 Projects

This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Baltimore with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Business Details

Business Name

Distinctive Contracting Services

Phone Number

+1 410-440-4846

Website

www.distinctivecontractingservices.com

Address

1061 Shore Acres Road
Arnold, MD 21012

Typical Job Cost

USD 1,000 - USD 5,000,000

Pricing is commensurate with finish quality. We offer exquisite attention to detail and are able to produce perfect finish quality. We thoroughly enjoy working on the upper scale of materials and finish quality.

Licence Number

MHIC128238, MHBR7104

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22 Reviews for Distinctive Contracting Services

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Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Divina Lourdes Interior Design

I'm an interior designer and use Distinctive Contracting for my clients. This company is among the best I've ever worked with! Their knowledge about and experience with every aspect of home building sets them apart from many contractors. My standards are very high and I am particular about work being done right down to every detail. They share my work ethic and do exceptional work, and are professional, friendly and respectful toward my clients and their homes. I can't recommend them highly enough!

13 January, 2024

Sharon

Chad Smith of Distinctive Contracting is the best! He has done several projects for us, ranging from building a gorgeous screened porch and deck that never fail to get compliments, to designing and installing handrails for stairs at our front entrance. The latest project Chad completed for us was designing and installing new countertops, backsplash, and lighting for our kitchen. He has great solutions for potential problems, like modifying an existing cabinet to accommodate a larger built-in oven and modifying our existing, fairly-new dishwasher to work with the new countertops so that we didn't have to buy a new one. Chad uses high-end materials to avoid later problems, and his work is superb. He is more of a perfectionist than even we are as his clients!

30 November, 2021Last modified:30 November, 2021

Comment from Distinctive Contracting Services:

Thank you for the wonderful compliments Sharon. We hope you and Dan enjoy everything we have created for years to come.

jmt60

I used Distinctive Contracting Services for the installation of a Provia entry door and storm door. Upon contacting the owner, Chad Smith, he was extremely responsive and came to my house in a timely manner and provided me with a detailed cost estimate. The cost quote for door prices and installation was very reasonable and was lower than other local respected companies. Chad is very work conscience and his attention to detail is second to none!! I would probably call him a perfectionist, which is a lost art in today’s world. The project was completed well within the prescribed timeframe and looks fantastic!! Matter of fact, I’ve passed on photos of the doors to family and friends to show them how attractive it looks. I will definitely use Chad and his company for further work projects. In closing, I’d highly recommend Distinctive Contracting Services to others for any/all construction projects.

30 November, 2020

Comment from Distinctive Contracting Services:

Thank you Jeff, we appreciate the business. Happy to have been able to provide a door system that will last for many years to come.

REBECCA ARNETT

We hired this company for a bathroom remodel and they did an outstanding job! I can't say enough of how pleased we are. The work entailed tearing out partial wall and adding new: drywall, floor, vanity, sink, toilet, fresh paint, hanging hardware and mirror. Some plumbing and additional outlet was installed. They were very professional, courteous, timely, and met all our needs and demands. They were conscientious with regards to my home and property; and that is a plus for me as I have had other workers do jobs around the house and put dings in walls and hardwood floors. If you want excellent work done, I would call Distinctive Contracting Services!

16 October, 2019

REBECCA ARNETT

Distinctive Contracting Services did excellent work. I had a tree fall on my deck damaging part of the railing section, part of the roof on my house and brushing up against the back of my house damaging the screen on the patio door, just to name a few items. They fixed the deck, roof and screen, and also repaired projects around the exterior not damaged by the tree falling, but items which we requested that needed repair. They even uncovered rotting wood under my steps which I would not have seen otherwise, which could have been hazardous to family & friends. They stayed on the job - start to finish - working through the heat and humidity. They answered all our questions and returned phone calls promptly. Their price was great and the job was done to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Distinctive Contracting Services.

29 July, 2018

dacusson

Chad repaired/replaced some vinyl siding for me. They did a great job matching. They were professional and quite reasonable. Would definitely use/refer him again.

15 July, 2017

Chad and Distinctive did a fantastic job on a bathroom remodel job in our home. He and the team worked diligently to meet an important deadline for family visitors. Overall the quality of the work was outstanding and Chad came in exactly on budget. I will definitely be using Distinctive on my next projects.

9 July, 2017

Adam Whitney of Shannon and Waterman

Chad Smith of Distinctive Contracting was great to work with from start to finish, and is a true professional. His clients satisfaction is his #1 priority, and I highly recommend Chad to anyone considering his services.

14 December, 2016

Comment from Distinctive Contracting Services:

Thank you for all of your help through the process. Your input and support truly exhibits the custom in custom flooring. Our customer was ecstatic and floors look spectacular. Some of the recent visitors commented on how long some of the individual planks were. Truly a pleasure to work with you.

ShadeFX

Distinctive Contracting Services was commissioned to install our product in a common area of a University Campus Student Residence. Chad is professional and takes his time to learn the project to understand the requirements and expectations of the different parties involved. His attention to detail and customer service levels are exceptional. We look forward to working with Distinctive Contracting on future projects.

25 October, 2016

Comment from Distinctive Contracting Services:

Thank you for the kind words. Looking forward to our next project.

User

The results of all work--carpenter, painting, electrical, plumbing, roofing, deconstructing and renovating (taking down to the studs and building out), masonry--is perfect. Thoughtful preparation and design, outstanding recommendations based on years of experience, expert installation, and follow-up to ensure all is still perfect. I've used for two major projects, the other being in excess of $250K. Is my go-to contractor since 2011 when I moved into the area.

4 October, 2016Last modified:2 days ago

Comment from Distinctive Contracting Services:

Perry,

Thank you for the kind words! We have enjoyed working with you and your family over the past few years and look forward to continuing our relationship.

-Chad

Rogue Home Interiors

The reason I enjoy working with Distinctive Contracting is the same reason I’d recommend them to anyone building a home or doing a renovation – they’re exceptional! As a designer, collaborating with builders can be tricky, but Chad was very patient and easy to work with and welcomed my input. His knowledge, experience, and accessibility were invaluable during the design process and he made it clear that he was not afraid of what most would consider very challenging finish work. No doubt, the guy is a total perfectionist! The attention to detail and level of craftsmanship truly sets Distinctive Contracting apart. I sincerely look forward to working with them again.

25 December, 2015Last modified:25 December, 2015

Rich Sokol

We had Distinctive Contracting Services remodel on our entire first floor. Our floor plan was old, out dated, and did not utilize the space efficiently. Chad suggested a plan of removing walls, opening up door ways, and relocating a laundry area, that opened up the house and gave us a more modern floor plan. It is amazing how the same exact space can feel so much larger after such a remodel. Included in the remodel was a completely new kitchen, windows, a huge sliding glass door across the back of the house that let in a ton of natural light, new sheet rock everywhere, LED lighting, hand scraped teak flooring, complete electrical and plumbing, HVAC, and a new laundry room. Chad was great to work with, he made suggestions throughout the project that added tremendous value, like something as simple as re-insulting the kitchen, family room, and garage areas, it was extremely cost effective and made a huge difference. To something as specific as altering our kitchen designers layout to better accommodate our floor plan Distinctive Contracting Services is very detailed oriented, they handled every aspect of our remodeling project from start to finish, and I would highly recommend them.

21 December, 2015

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Commented: so is this siding? If so what is it?The siding is hardi plank as well as hardi shingle. The cost of just the garage was approx. $225k. This is in a historic district and required a number of purist architectural details which increased ...

13 January, 2022

Commented: what type of siding is this and what color? thank youThe siding is James Hardi "lap siding", The color is (cape cod grey as seen with cabot stains). The project was constructed prior to prefinished Hardi being available prefinished in their co...

29 July, 2021

Commented: What a beautiful kitchen!They are called PUKA in iridescent finish. Kind of like a pearlescent. I think it was called Ehex? the grout is bostik white sanded. I know i have 4-5 more boxes left over from another project because...

1 November, 2019

Commented: PlansAfter searching, I believe this file was lost in our computer failure. Sorry for the delay.

19 December, 2017

Commented: Finally, Renovating the KitchenGranite is called Mother of Pearl. Sink was by Elkay, It was a D shape deep stainless. I believe it was a 21 x 23 deep style. I cannot find all of my notes as this project dates back to 2011. I think ...

6 February, 2016

Commented: Color formulait is matched to Cabot solid stain Cape Cod Grey, i no longer have the code. the border (whitish) color is Sherwin Williams classic light buff. I think the code is SW0040, please verify code with your...

31 August, 2015

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