Updated: May 18, 2026
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5130 DURHAM ROAD WEST, Columbia, MD, 21044
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Definitive Building Construction
Definitive Building Inc, 5130 Durham Rd W, Columbia, MD (Owned by: Stephen Kershner) holds a Home Improvement license and 3 other licenses according to the Maryland license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 58,058 Maryland licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (410) 772-9243
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Address: 5130 DURHAM ROAD WEST, Columbia, MD 21044
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Building Permits by Definitive Building Inc
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Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2025-04-07
Sfd/partially finish basement for rec room and closet and leave the rest as unfinished storage. replace existing 36 egress door.**subject to field inspection sleeping rooms not permitted unless egress is met smoke detectors required**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B25001205
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2025-01-14
Single family dwelling finish basement with recreation room approximately 450 sq ft. remaining 175 sq ft unfinished storage/uitility area.**subject to field inspection smoke detectors required**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B25000134
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sfd/replace existing deck with new 10 x 20 open front porch with steps- 200 sq. ft. cathedral ceiling with manufactured scissor trusses 2x10 floor frame lvl beams with 6x6 posts supporting roof. porch is approximately 22 above grade. install recess lighting and ceiling fan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23004330
Status:
complete
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling replace existing 34 x 17 deck with new deck in the same footprint. 465 square feet including two sets of 48 steps. pvc 5/4x6 decking with aluminum railing and pvc rail cap.**middle beam (6x10) closest to stairs cannot span more than 12 feet subject to field inspection**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B24004065
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2022-09-16
Single family dwelling finish part of basement for new family room (28'x12 approximately 340 square feet) with storage closet. remaining area in basement to remain unfinished 680 square feet.**sleeping rooms not permitted unless egress requirements are met smoke detectors required
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B22003507
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2020-11-24
Single family dwelling interior alterations to finish basement including family room bedroom (must meet egress requirements) 2 storages areas and future full bathroom (approximately 1100 sq. ft.) *11.24.2020 amendment request to addition a full bathroom to basement**approved 11/24/2020**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B20003517
Status:
complete
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2021-02-12
Single family dwelling finish basement to include family room ofice bedroom storage full bathroom apx 1140 sq ft.**any room used for sleeping must meet egress requirements
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B21000384
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2020-08-30
Single family dwelling finish basement to include open family room full bathroom and storage area (approximately 660 sq. ft.)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B20002837
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling replace existing 270 sq. ft. irregular shaped deck with steps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B21002785
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deck with steps
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
RD-22-0855
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential addition single family dwelling permit
2022-05-04
Single family dwelling construct second floor addition and wrap around porch 1 story existing 2r 1fb 0hb 0fp other structure = none 2br porch/deck = front porch energy method = prescriptive method *04.26.22 signed sealed engineered plans recieved
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B22000845
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,542
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family home same with 2nd floor addition 4 rms 2fb 4br front porch 20 x 6 amended addition 2 story addition 4r 2fb (4br) expand front porch & replace most of 1st floor and framing amendment received 6/21/06 rebuilt walls
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B00158675
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,118
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2015-10-15
Single family dwelling kitchen remodel including removing (1) load bearing wall & install new propane fireplace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B15004354
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling construct 18 x 12 porch over new 28 x 12 deck no steps per drawing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B22001510
Status:
complete
Fee:
$68
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2012-05-03
Single family dwelling remodel basement for 1 fb 1 bedroom 800 sq. ft adding egress window//**5-3-2012 amendment request to change window size approved 5-3-12**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B12001060
Status:
complete
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sfth repalce existing deck with 10 x 16 deck - no steps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B15000910
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2014-02-20
Single family dwelling finish basement to include: 1fb family room and office 1100 sq. ft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B14000473
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling remove existing deck & replace with 24 x 14 open deck with steps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B16003642
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling replace existing fireplace with direct vent gas fireplace ul listed regency fireplace
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B13001076
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential interior alteration single family dwelling permit
2017-06-22
Single family dwelling finish basement to include: family room with wet bar playroom exercise room full bathroom 3 unfinished mechanical rooms & unfinished storage room approximately 1 700 sq ft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B17002398
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 85855 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Maryland |
| Type | Home Improvement |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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| License # | 121952 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Maryland |
| Type | Contractor (Corppart) Home Improvement |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2015. Check the current license status of Definitive Building Inc with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
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License Not Verified
| License # | 1402 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Annapolis |
| Type | Contractor, Building |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2015. Check the current license status of Definitive Building Inc with the The City of Annapolis, MD
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Inactive License
| License # | CON-1402 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Annapolis |
| Type | Contractor |
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BuildZoom Score
74
Permits
- Building permit records show that Definitive Building Inc has worked on 74 permitted projects.
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Stephen Kershner
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