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ABOUT US

Definitive Building, Inc., established in 2002, is a Howard County based remodeling and construction company focusing on the enhancement of residential properties. DBI’s projects range from visually enhancing trim packages and built-ins, to recreation room/entertainment centers, to additions and full house construction.

 

DBI was founded and is owned by Steve Kershner. A native of Howard County, Steve graduated from Hammond High School and was a business major at Howard Community College and the University of Maryland. He resides in Columbia and has focused DBI on providing excellent construction products to customers in Howard and surrounding counties. 

 

Before starting Definitive Building, Inc., Steve worked with two local custom builders, gaining a full range of experience in the home building trade. DBI takes great pride in providing quality workmanship to its customers, with all framing and finishing done “in house.”  The DBI building team includes top quality subcontractors with many years of solid custom home experience. We recognize the importance of taking the time to learn customers’ needs and strive to make sure both parties have a clear understanding of the design, materials, finish, cost, and schedule before projects are initiated. Definitive Building Inc. is committed to this “front end” interaction with its customers and believes it is critical to ensuring a successfully completed project. 

HOW WE WORK

When you contact us for a new project, we will set up an initial consultation to define our relationship and objectives.

  • DBI prepares proposal

  • Second meeting to finalize details

  • DBI presents contract

  • Signed contract returned with ___% down payment

  • Project initiated on agreed upon schedule

Contractor/client communication:

  • Daily Clean Up

  • Subcontractor Supervision

  • Customer reviews/change order process

HOW WE WORK
VENDORS

OUR VENDORS

For cabinetry/built-ins:

Quality Kitchens & More, Inc.

Jim McNeirney

240-508-3856

6700 Distribution Drive

Beltsville, MD 20705

For cabinetry/built-ins:

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

For stone countertops and sinks:

Classic Granite & Marble

301-776-8220

8246 Sandy Court

Jessup, MD 20794

For tile:

Mosaic Tile Company

Jenni McCabe / Laura Prendergast 

410-902-8453

10715 Red Run Boulevard

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Lumber, trim, doors, deck material:

John S. Wilson Lumber

Ray Ostrom

410-442-2400

12950 Livestock Road

West Friendship, MD 21794

For flooring (carpet, hardwood):

Bode Floors

Linda Starbuck

410-381-5900

9515 Gerwig Lane, Ste 130

Columbia, MD 21046

Laurel Glass & Mirror

301-498-7110

329 Main Street 

Laurel, MD 20707

Liberty Electrical Contractors

Craig Stickles

410-720-0309

Liberty Electrical Contractors

Sean Debolt Plumbing

443-878-4673

Sean Debolt Plumbing

Hands On Painters Inc.

410-242-1737

21st Century Fireplace Services

Mike Crittenden

443-324-3366

USI Insulation

Tony Califano

443-800-2116

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