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Parkside sits in northeast Baltimore between Belair Road and Herring Run Park, near the Northern Parkway intersection. The neighborhood is a mix of rowhouses and semi-detached homes built in the 1920s through 1940s. Kitchens in these homes are closed off from the dining room with plaster walls, original hardwood floors, and wiring that predates modern appliance demands. Trademark Construction remodels Parkside kitchens to bring them up to current code while keeping the craftsmanship these homes are known for. Learn more about our kitchen remodeling services.
Homes along Cedarhurst Road and Parkside Drive are brick rowhouses and semi-detached structures with plaster-over-lath walls and original hardwood throughout. Kitchens sit at the rear with a single window, one overhead light, and a doorway to the dining room. Many still have knob-and-tube wiring in the kitchen walls and fuse boxes instead of breaker panels. We replace outdated wiring, upgrade to a modern panel, install new plumbing, and design cabinet layouts that use every square foot of these compact rooms.
Parkside is a stable residential neighborhood in northeast Baltimore. Homeowners here take pride in maintaining their properties, and many families have lived on the same block for generations. The housing stock is mostly two-story brick rowhouses and semi-detached homes built during the 1920s through 1940s. Original features include hardwood floors, plaster walls, arched doorways, and built-in china cabinets in dining rooms.
Herring Run Park borders the neighborhood to the east with walking trails, sports fields, and open green space along the stream. Parkside Shopping Center sits along Belair Road with local stores and services. Northern Parkway connects the area to Interstate 83 heading west and Harford Road heading north. The Belair Road corridor provides bus service downtown and access to shops and restaurants.
The 1920s-1940s construction in Parkside presents specific renovation challenges. Plaster-over-lath walls crumble when cut, so demolition requires careful planning to avoid damaging adjacent rooms. Knob-and-tube wiring is still present in many homes and must be replaced before any remodel work begins. Original hardwood subfloors under kitchen vinyl may be salvageable, which can save homeowners money on flooring. We factor these details into every Parkside kitchen remodel. The consistent construction era across the neighborhood means we can anticipate what we will find behind your walls before the first day of demo.
Pre-war Parkside kitchens were built for iceboxes and single-basin sinks, not modern appliance suites. We redesign 1920s-1940s layouts with galley-to-L conversions that accommodate full-size refrigerators, dishwashers, and pull-out pantry storage within the original plaster-walled footprint.
Some Parkside homes still have original 1930s and 1940s cabinetry with solid wood boxes built before particle board existed. If the frames are square and free of water damage, refacing saves time and money. We replace doors, drawer fronts, and hinges while preserving the craftsmanship of pre-war cabinet construction.
Short counter runs in pre-war Parkside kitchens make remnant slabs a smart choice — quartz or granite pieces fit the compact layout and cost less than full sheets. Light-colored surfaces brighten these rear-facing rooms where a single window provides the only natural light.
Parkside kitchens often have vinyl layered over original 1920s-1940s hardwood. We carefully pull up the old material and inspect the hardwood underneath. If the boards are sound, we sand, stain, and seal them — saving money and preserving 80-year-old flooring. When salvage is not possible, we install waterproof luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile.
Parkside's pre-war homes were wired with knob-and-tube that cannot support modern lighting circuits. We remove the old wiring in the kitchen zone, run new Romex through plaster-over-lath walls, and install recessed cans, under-cabinet LED strips, and pendant fixtures that bring these dark rear kitchens to life.
Plaster-over-lath walls in 1920s-1940s Parkside homes produce heavy dust when demolished. We install full plastic barriers, zipper doors, and negative air machines before cutting into any wall. Once the structure is assessed and a beam installed where needed, the open floor plan connects the kitchen to the dining room without damaging adjacent hardwood floors or plaster finishes.
We remodel kitchens throughout Parkside. Our crew works regularly along Cedarhurst Road, Parkside Drive, and the blocks between Belair Road and Herring Run Park. We also serve homes near the Northern Parkway intersection and along the Belair Road commercial corridor. Material deliveries arrive via Belair Road or Northern Parkway for direct access. If you live near Herring Run Park, Parkside Shopping Center, or anywhere along the Cedarhurst Road corridor, you are in our primary service zone.
We cover all streets within Rosedale and surrounding Baltimore County communities. Our office is a short drive from this area via I-695 or Route 7. Contact us to confirm availability and schedule a walk-through at your home.
Yes. Baltimore City requires permits for any electrical, plumbing, or structural work. We file the applications, coordinate inspections at rough-in and final stages, and handle all communication with the city on your behalf.
Replacing knob-and-tube in the kitchen zone typically adds $2,000 to $4,000 to the project, depending on how far the old wiring extends. Baltimore City code does not allow new circuits to tie into knob-and-tube systems, so this is required before any new lighting or appliance circuits can be installed. We include this cost in your estimate upfront.
In many Parkside homes, yes. We carefully pull up old vinyl and linoleum to inspect the 1920s-1940s hardwood underneath. If the boards are free of water damage and rot, we sand, stain, and seal them. This saves $1,500 or more compared to new flooring and preserves the character of your pre-war home.
Plaster-over-lath walls produce heavy, powdery dust when cut. We install plastic barriers across every doorway, seal openings with zipper doors, and run negative air machines to create negative pressure in the work zone. We also protect adjacent hardwood floors with ram board before any demolition begins. This is standard on every Parkside project.
In 1920s-1940s Parkside homes, we commonly find knob-and-tube wiring behind plaster, galvanized pipes that are corroded shut, and hardwood floors hidden under multiple layers of vinyl. Some homes also have original gas lines that were never properly capped. We inspect for all of these during our initial walkthrough so surprises do not blow up your budget mid-project.
Parkside’s narrow streets and on-street parking make large truck access tight. We route cabinet and countertop deliveries through Belair Road and schedule them for weekday mornings when curb space is most available. Materials are unloaded and moved inside the same day — we do not leave pallets on the sidewalk.
Call us or book online to schedule your free in-home consultation. We measure your kitchen, discuss layout options for your specific floor plan, and provide a written estimate with a detailed project timeline.
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