Walter's Home Improvement

roofer, home remodeling contractor

About us

Don't move, IMPROVE! Walter's Home Improvement is owned and operated by Walter Howard, who personally takes on every job and incorporates more than 26 years of experience and pride.

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

5.0176 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 176 reviews

Amber E.
07/2024
5.0
Done on time, explained the options, very satisfied with the work done

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jon G.
10/2023
5.0
Walter and his Team did an absolutely phenomenal job. This was my familyâ s first big renovation (bathroom remodel) so I was anxious to do it right and do my due diligence. From our first meeting I knew I was in good hands, but still received three quotes to be prudent. I felt Walter was direct, listened to the vision of the space, gave a fare rate and didnâ t sugar coat things. I appreciated Walters honesty and willingness to explain things anytime I had a question. Will definitely use his team again. They did a very modern bathroom renovation and all the partners they use are top notch. Tile work is amazing. I was concerned initially when researching because the company website seemed to have some older pictures, but that was a non issue. Walter has pictures on his phone of new renovations that show a very modern design and reinforce his expertise in the space and knowledge of current trends.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William P.
10/2023
5.0
We contracted Walter to remodel our first floor powder room. From start to finish the process went very well. The trades people were first rate. Dry wall repair, painting, plumbing and floor and accessory installation and all were very respectful of our property. We had high expectations for this work and were are not disappointed. Walter also helped with the selection of the new materials. We plan to use again for a full bathroom remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Beth M.
06/2023
5.0
Walter was wonderful to work with. He was responsive and informed!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michelle C.
03/2023
5.0
Walterâ  s team finished a portion of our basement and turned it into a beautiful bedroom and full bath. We received quite a few quotes and even refusals to take the job until we finally found Walter. Heâ  s great at communicating, very fair and respectful of our home. The finished product exceeded our expectations! I recommend Walter for any job you have.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28,000

Marie R.
06/2022
5.0
Very easy to work with this contractor. Had a bathroom remodel, flooring and painting done and everything turned out great. Would use him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Victoria P.
04/2022
5.0
I can not give enough praise and admiration to Walter Howard and his crew of workmen for the spectacular work on my house . Everyone was friendly and very polite and treated my house as if it was their own. The work itself was carefully planned out and every detail was discussed before any work was started . The projects done turned out beautiful. I am an extremely happy customer and I will not hesitate to call Walter again for future projects ! Thank you Walter Howard ! You are truly an exceptional contractor!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Donna S.
04/2022
5.0
Excellent work! This company worked aa a team, very dependable - I would hire them again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patrick B.
04/2022
5.0
They remodeled our bathroom. They were very professional, finished on time, and did an excellent job. I would definitely use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Bernadette B.
03/2022
5.0
Walter's Home Improvement recently completed additional projects at my home. They installed vinyl siding, windows, and a solar fan. I am so pleased with how my home looks. Walter and his team exceeded my expectations, and I would not hesitate to have them work on future remodeling jobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karan S.
08/2021
5.0
I hired them to replace my roof, tear down and rebuilt my wood deck to current code, do interior and exterior painting, and a few smaller projects. Everything turned out very nice. The roof, deck, newly painted shutters and front door look great. The interior painting is beautiful. Walter was very responsive and worked hard to get the projects scheduled as quickly as possible and make sure I was happy with the result.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bernadette B.
04/2021
5.0
Walter and his team are true professionals! Walter is prompt, extremely knowledgeable, and fair. Walter worked on our roof, foundation, and deck instillation. All of my questions were promptly answered. Walter and his team do high quality work, and I would highly recommend him to friends and family.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

nathan c.
03/2021
5.0
I hired them to gut and remodel a bathroom that had a leak. While they definitely are not the cheapest option out there, Walter has a crew of folks who have worked for him for an average of 15 years or more. This basically equates to a high level of quality in the work that they do. I wound up spending a bit more on my new bathroom than I wanted, but that came from the fixtures that I had installed. I am extremely happy with the result and will definitely use them again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Paul D.
01/2021
5.0
Walter was great! He was on time and gave a reasonable price to do the roof on my shed when no other contractors would even come out. He did a great job and when we found rotting wood underneath, he gave me a good price to repair the other damage and was finished in 2 days. I will definitely recommend Walter to anyone in need of home improvements! Thanks Walter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph D.
10/2020
5.0
Walter was highly professional When I first contacted him he immediately scheduled an appointment and provided an estimate within 48 hours. Other companies took a week or more or never got back in touch. The work was started in a timely manner and included removal of old tile, vanity, and shower enclosure. Walter's employees then proceeded to install new porcelain tile, a new vanity and top, new plumbing fixtures, new light, new molding and 2 coats of new paint. The employees (Orlando and Steve) were punctual, neat and polite and treated our house like their own. Walter always returned phone calls or text messages in a timely manner There were no hidden costs and the work was completed on time. The project, from start to finish, was completed without any problems or delays. We are extremely happy with all the work that was performed and we highly recommend Walter and his crew. We will certainly contact him for any future home improvement projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,500

Richard H.
09/2020
4.5
Walter and his crew were phenominal! They performed the work that Walter desceibed and were thorough in their work and clean up. A very professional company , I felt in good hands with them. I would reccomend them to anyone for their services. I look forward tomdoing business with them again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike S.
09/2020
5.0
Walter and his team helped my mother remodel her master bathroom to accommodate my father in a wheelchair. Walter was extremely accessible never failing to answer phone or text throughout the project. He came to understand the remodel and provide a quote the same day we reached out to him. They were able to complete the job within 4 weeks of starting. This far exceeded our expectation of time to complete this job. The workmanship of the job was incredible, and finished project was exactly what my mother wanted; an accessible shower that didn't exactly look accessible. We would definitely use Walter for any home improvement job we have in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

Bernard Z.
07/2020
5.0
Requested a couple of contractors from Home Advisor to remodel our outdated bathroom. Walter called back almost immediately. Set up a visit and got an estimate in no time. He's very honest and will tell you exactly what you need, recommend alternatives, and answered every question plainly and clearly. Price was very reasonable, especially given the excellent work done. His workers are all very pleasant and clean up completely afterward. They're very thorough and exact. Walter or his guys always said what they're working on and accomplishing every day and they always completed it. Bathroom looks great. I will definitely hire Walter for any future project I have and recommend him for any home projects you have.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,800

Catherine M.
05/2020
5.0
Walter s company did an excellent job with replacing our roof! The price was extremely fair and the work was done quickly and cleanly! I would highly recommend Walter and we ll be calling him with all of our other projects!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary A.
05/2020
5.0
Walter, his son Brandon, and the entire crew were professional, personable, and skilled. Walter was very accomodating while still being able to point out why specific ideas weren't feasible and offered suggestions that enhanced our original vision! I've already met with Walter again to discuss my next project with him. I don't know that I'll look to anyone else from now on. Much like my Plumbing/Heating team, once I have a good relationship with a contractor, I tend not to let go. My basement went from a child's play place, last updated in 2004. Walter and his team helped create an 'adult' basement, complete with a handicap-accessible full bathroom for my husband. The team kept the project on schedule, coming in on a Sunday to finish necessary prep work before the tiler came in the following morning. Walter checked in almost every morning, checking in before moving to another project. I appreciate that in the General Contractor, to address concerns in real-time. He included a few quick fixes for me - mounting new air return vents and replacing the kitchen faucet, which I am grateful to have finally completed! Eventually, Walter's Home Improvement will recreate every level of my house. I've been here 27 years, and have found a business that can help me create my dream house (read: NO KIDS!!) p.s. The crew also adopted my kitten, Nyla, as their mascot, and she knew when they were here, and we knew when she got to them - we'd hear a collective 'NYLA!!' from the basement!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28,985

Mary B.
12/2019
4.0
Did what he said he would do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Contact information

3867 Colwyn Drive, Jarrettsville, MD 21084

http://www.waltershomeimprovement.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
16421
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Expiration
06/16/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

roofer,
home remodeling contractor

FAQ

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Walter's Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Walter's Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
No, Walter's Home Improvement does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Walter's Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
No, Walter's Home Improvement does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Walter's Home Improvement offers warranties.

Contact information

3867 Colwyn Drive, Jarrettsville, MD 21084

http://www.waltershomeimprovement.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed