PLEASE NOTE: Inclusion in this list implies neither a recommendation nor an endorsement by the MRIA or it’s volunteers, of any of the contractors or tradespeople listed within. Those who use this list do so completely at their own risk. Listings are added to the HIRD after a single positive comment that is sent to the HIRD Volunteer from a neighborhood resident. Listings are removed upon receipt of 3 complaints received by the HIRD Volunteer over any time period. Once removed from the list, a contractor will not be relisted for at least 1 year, and can only be reinstated to the list upon recommendation by a neighborhood resident for whom they have completed recent work.

EXAMPLE:

Billy Bob's Carpentry – Billy Smith - 410-555-4179 (3/15/05, +,+,x,+)

This listing shows that Billy Bob’s was first listed on March 15th, 2002 and had 2 additional recommendations beyond the first one that created it’s listing. It also shows a complaint received, and then another recommendation.

1. If you find an error when contacting a company/person on the HIRD list, please let me know: hird@boltonhill.org or drop a note to Greg Baranoski, 1713 Park Ave.
2. Where applicable, work only with companies and individuals who are licensed by MHIC (Maryland Home Improvement Commission). It protects homeowners from contractor fraud and faulty workmanship. To determine if your contractor is licensed, call MHIC at 410-230-6309.
3. Always ask companies for references from Bolton Hill neighbors.
4. As a designated Historic District, no work may commence on any part of the exterior of any structure in Bolton Hill without the expressed written permission of C.H.A.P. (Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation).  Owners must make application to CHAP for all exterior modifications to their property, (including painting, landscaping, window replacement, etc.)  Complete details can be found on the Home Improvement page of boltonhill.org or by calling Fred Shoken, Chair, BH Architecture Review Committee  at 410-669-5669
5. Also, Improvement and preservation of older properties involves far more than style and design decisions.  Modern construction materials, methods and techniques may not be appropriate for the longevity of your property, please see the reprinted “Preservation Briefs” also available on the Home Improvement page.