Residential General Contractor
in Houston
Remodels, additions, ADUs, outdoor living, and custom homes for Houston-area homeowners, permitted, scheduled, and inspected by one accountable team.
What we build for Houston homeowners
Houston's Preferred Contractors is a residential general contractor for homeowners across Greater Houston. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, build home additions, ADUs, garage apartments, detached garages, and custom homes, and handle outdoor living: patio covers, outdoor kitchens, and residential concrete. One team coordinates the design, pulls the permits, schedules the licensed trades, and books the inspections, and every project starts with a free itemized quote.
We also build commercial projects, covered on our commercial construction services page. This page is for homeowners.
Residential projects we take on
Kitchen remodeling
Refreshes in the same footprint or full layout changes with walls opened to the living room, new circuits, a ducted hood, and cabinetry set before counters are templated.
Bathroom remodeling
Primary-bath gut renovations, walk-in showers, tub swaps, and tile work built on a proper waterproofing layer for Houston's humidity.
Home additions
Added bedrooms, larger living areas, and second stories tied into your existing slab, roofline, and mechanical systems with engineered drawings.
ADUs and garage apartments
Backyard guest houses and apartments over a detached garage, starting with a feasibility check on jurisdiction, deed restrictions, lot coverage, and utilities.
Detached garages
Stand-alone garages and workshops on an engineered slab, sized for storage, vehicles, or a future apartment above.
Custom homes
Ground-up houses managed from foundation and framing through dry-in and finish-out by one accountable team.
Patio covers and outdoor kitchens
Covered patios tied into your roofline and outdoor kitchens with permitted gas, electrical, and water extended from the house.
Residential concrete
Driveways, walkways, patios, and decorative flatwork poured with the base prep and jointing that Houston's expansive clay demands.
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What residential projects cost in Houston
Two projects with the same name can land far apart in price, so the table lists what actually moves the number for each type of job. Your free itemized quote prices those items line by line for your house.
| Project | What drives the cost | Typical timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | Same footprint vs. moving the sink, range, or fridge; wall removal and beams; cabinet construction; panel capacity. | 8–12 weeks | Free itemized quote |
| Bathroom remodel | Shower size and tile complexity, drain relocation under the slab, fixture level, and waterproofing system. | 4–8 weeks | Free itemized quote |
| Home addition | Square footage, foundation tie-in, roofline complexity, and whether HVAC and electrical service need upgrading. | 3–6 months | Free itemized quote |
| ADU or garage apartment | Detached vs. over-garage, utility extensions and metering, lot access, and finish level of the kitchen and bath. | 4–6 months | Free itemized quote |
| Detached garage | Footprint, slab design, door count, and whether it is framed for living space above. | 6–10 weeks | Free itemized quote |
| Outdoor kitchen | Masonry vs. framed island, appliance package, gas and water runs, and whether a cover is added. | 3–6 weeks | Free itemized quote |
| Patio cover | Attached vs. freestanding, span, roof tie-in, and HOA-driven material requirements. | Varies by scope | Free itemized quote |
| Concrete driveway or patio | Area, tear-out of existing slab, base prep, reinforcement, and decorative finish or color. | Varies by scope | Free itemized quote |
Permits, insurance, and warranty
No state GC license, real permits
Texas has no state license for general contractors, and Houston does not issue one. The checks happen on the work: we pull City of Houston building and trade permits inside city limits, the right city or county permits elsewhere, and use state-licensed plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs for the trade work.
Liability and workers' comp
We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage, so property damage or a crew injury on your job is covered by the contractor's policy, not your homeowner's insurance.
Written warranty
Our workmanship is backed by a written warranty, and its terms are spelled out in your contract before work begins, not after the final payment.
How a residential project runs
- Step 1
Site visit
We walk the house with you, look at the framing, panel, and plumbing that the project touches, and confirm which permitting authority covers your address.
- Step 2
Free itemized quote
Every phase is priced as its own line — demolition, structure, trades, finishes, permits — so you can see what each decision adds before you sign.
- Step 3
Design, selections, and approvals
Drawings, engineering where the structure changes, and long-lead orders like cabinets and windows happen while permit and any HOA review are in progress.
- Step 4
Construction
A dedicated superintendent sequences the trades, books each inspection before walls close, and keeps you posted on what happens week to week.
- Step 5
Final inspection and handover
The permit is closed out with the jurisdiction, punch items are finished, and you get the warranty paperwork for the work we performed.
Timelines by project type are in the pricing table above. For a full week-by-week breakdown of a remodel, see our Houston home remodeling services.
The Standard for Your Home.
Premium Material Standards
We source and install only high-grade materials, from custom millwork and natural stone to architectural glass and commercial-grade steel framing.
Disciplined Scheduling
We utilize parallel trade scheduling and proactive material procurement to ensure your home project is completed on time, without endless delays.
Coordinated Project Management
Every residential project is assigned a dedicated superintendent who oversees the daily schedule, coordinates trades, and provides regular progress updates.
Detailed Execution
Our focus on the micro-details—from flawless waterproofing behind the walls to perfectly aligned tile grout lines—ensures a finish that lasts generations.
Recent Houston-area home projects
Hiring a Houston General Contractor.
Homeowners are our focus. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, build additions, ADUs, garages, and custom homes, and handle outdoor living and concrete across Greater Houston. We also take on commercial buildouts, but a residential project is managed as a home project, with the family living in or around the work in mind.
Texas does not issue a state license for general contractors, and the City of Houston does not either. What is regulated is the work: building permits and inspections from the jurisdiction, and state licenses for the plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians who perform the trade work. We pull permits for our projects and use licensed trades on every job that needs them.
We do, under our name. Inside Houston city limits that means the City of Houston building and trade permits with inspections along the way. Suburbs such as Pearland, Sugar Land, and Bellaire run their own permit offices, and unincorporated areas go through the county, often with MUD or HOA review on top. We confirm which applies to your address before the quote is final.
Yes. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage for our residential projects. Whoever you hire, ask to see current coverage before work starts so an injury or property damage on your job is not your financial problem.
It depends on scope. A full kitchen remodel typically runs 8 to 12 weeks, a primary bathroom 4 to 8 weeks, and a home addition 3 to 6 months. Long-lead items like custom cabinets are ordered before demolition so the house is not opened up while waiting on materials.
Request a free itemized quote. After a site visit we price each phase separately, including permits and any engineering, so you can compare options line by line instead of working from a single lump-sum number.
