About US

UP Craftsmen is a licensed and bonded Montgomery County Maryland ADU builder, general contractor and design team that specializes in ADUs in the greater Washington, DC area. A one-stop shop for your Accessory Dwelling Unit construction, we provide design, engineering, permit walkthrough, and the build, from start to finish. We specialize in making your accessory dwelling unit (ADU) dreams come true. We also have craftsmen for bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, home additions, in-law suites, second floor add-ons, garages, and custom homes.
Come discover the UP Craftsmen difference of “Better by Design” customer service, construction process and quality project completion. From initial free quote, all the way through to final inspection, you will see why our teams of craftsmen work to deliver on-time quality free standing structures on your property. Our designs are versatile and can be customized to fit your specific needs. Our headquarters are located near downtown Silver Spring, MD and we are experts in a smooth process in Montgomery County, MD.
How Did We Get Here and Where are We Going…
UP, LLC owners, David Giacomin and Erin McNamara, founded a yoga studio called UP Healing, Wellness and Adventure in 2016 as a venture to help people lead better lives. In March of 2020, UP Healing, Wellness and Adventure was lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We loved our yoga studio and our community we built over the years in downtown Silver Spring, MD. After much research into our new direction as a company, we have decided to try and help address the housing shortage in Montgomery County Maryland by building quality accessory dwelling units (ADU) at an affordable price. We are starting small with individual builds, but we hope to master this building process and eventually have this as a cost effective way for first time homeowners to own a piece of real estate and build generational wealth.

The UP Craftsmen Team
It takes a solid team of talented tradespeople, architects and partners to create “Better by Design” projects for our clients. Below are some of the team and partners that make up UP Craftsmen.

Eric Saul
Architect of Record
Eric received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame. Following graduation, he worked for several different architecture firms in California and Maryland where he developed his skills in multi and single-family residential projects, commercial buildings, and religious facilities. Since founding Saul Architects in 2005, Eric has designed over $200 million in construction and over 1 million square feet.
With over 150 local projects completed to date, Saul Architects has quickly become one of the leading residential architecture firms in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, MD. Our firm has grown an extensive list of clients with projects popping up all over the area. Our clients continue to refer us while providing the highest reviews for quality, knowledge, professionalism and customer service.
In addition to being experts in residential design, Saul Architects are also experts in obtaining Montgomery County historic area work permits, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Zoning Variances, and Takoma Park tree protection plans.

Ben Norkin
Architect of Record
I’m a licensed Architect. A parent. A homeowner, just like you. You’re the reason I’m doing this. I love helping people turn their wants and needs into an actionable plan for getting their ideas built. I love space planning a renovation, addition or new home. I love helping you pick colors and finishes and helping your builder figure out the difficult construction details. I love being a part of turning your house into the home you want it to be.

Matt Brown
Architect of Record
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Contact Us
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(240) 478-5475
info@upcraftsmen.com
Address
9108 Kingsbury Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20910