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Construction & Remodeling in Houston, TX
Houston has more housing built in the 1970s than in any other decade, and many homes are in multi-unit buildings. Common projects include kitchen and bath updates in older houses, foundation and flood-related repairs, roof replacements and new infill homes. Floodplain rules and historic district review shape many projects.
Services
Services in Houston
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Kitchen Remodeling in Houston
Kitchen remodeling in Houston often means reworking a 1970s or 1980s layout in a house, or updating a kitchen inside a condo or apartment building.
Bathroom Remodeling in Houston
Houston bathroom remodels range from replacing original tile and fixtures in older ranch houses to updating baths in townhomes and condo units.
Repairs & Maintenance in Houston
Repairs in Houston often involve houses from the 1970s and 1980s, foundation movement and damage from storms or flooding.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Houston
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
A large 1970s and 1980s housing stock
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey counted about 1.04 million housing units in Houston, with a median year built of 1982. About 47 percent were built before 1980, and the 1970s alone account for about 18 percent. Homes of this age often need updated plumbing, wiring, windows and roofing as part of a remodel.
Many homes are in multi-unit buildings
About 43 percent of Houston's housing units are single-family detached homes, and about 45 percent are in buildings with five or more units. About 20 percent are in buildings with 50 or more units. Condo and townhome owners should plan around association rules and shared walls.
Historic districts and no zoning
As of January 2026, Houston had 23 historic districts, and new construction, demolition or alterations to historic structures need a Certificate of Appropriateness. The city has no zoning, but development still follows Chapter 42 rules on subdivision, building lines and streets. Private deed restrictions can also limit what is built.
Sources (5)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25034 and B25035, via Census Reporter) · checked 2026-09-24
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (table B25024, via Census Reporter) · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Houston Planning and Development Department, Office of Preservation · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Houston Planning and Development Department · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Houston
Local permit office
City of Houston Building Code Enforcement, Houston Permitting Center
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)Service area
Houston, Harris County
Service in Houston is still being confirmed. Send your project address and we will confirm whether we can take the work before anything is scheduled.
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