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Most homeowners in Houston spend between $90,000 and $220,000 on a major construction project like an ADU or full-scale addition, while smaller scoped work runs considerably less. A kitchen remodel in Houston typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000, a bathroom remodel between $9,000 and $28,000, and a roof replacement between $8,000 and $20,000. These numbers reflect what we’re seeing across Houston’s neighborhoods in 2026, and they hold up whether you’re working in Meyerland, the Heights, or out toward Katy and Sugar Land.
Construction Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what construction work actually costs in Houston right now. These ranges come straight from project scopes we price every week, not national averages that don’t account for Houston’s labor market, permitting process, or material logistics.
| Project Type | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
A few things move these numbers. If your kitchen remodel means pulling cabinets off a wall with water damage behind it, the price climbs because your contractor is now fixing framing, not just hanging new boxes. If your roof replacement is on a two-story house in a neighborhood with tight lot lines, expect the bid to reflect the extra labor and disposal logistics. The written scope matters more than the square footage.
Line-Item Pricing for Common Houston Projects
Here’s the finer detail on some of the smaller scoped work we handle, because homeowners often get surprised by what individual components cost.
- Cabinet Installation: $4,000 – $13,000. This covers stock to semi-custom, and the spread comes down to brand. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, which carry manufacturer specs and tolerances you can verify before we ever cut into a wall.
- Kitchen Island Installation: $3,000 – $10,000. Islands with plumbing for a sink or electrical for outlets run higher. If you’re adding a prep sink, the rough-in work is the same as a small bathroom in terms of labor.
- Tub-to-Shower Conversion: $3,500 – $10,000. The wildcard is what’s behind the existing tile. In Houston homes built before the 1980s, we regularly find cast iron pipe that’s at end of life, and that gets addressed before any new shower pan goes in.
- Shower Replacement: $3,000 – $8,500. A fiberglass pan and acrylic surround sits at the low end. A full tile shower with a mortar bed and waterproofing membrane sits at the high end.
- Bathroom Vanity Installation: $800 – $3,000. Simple swap-outs sit low. Vanities that require moving supply lines or reworking drains sit higher.
- Asphalt Driveway Paving: $3,500 – $9,000. Most Houston driveways are concrete, but asphalt shows up in older subdivisions. The Houston climate means asphalt needs sealcoating more frequently than in cooler markets.
- Driveway Replacement: $5,000 – $14,000. Demolition and haul-off drive a big chunk of this. If your existing driveway has a thick slab or steel reinforcement, disposal costs climb.
- Driveway Sealing: $250 – $700. This is a maintenance line item, not a construction project. But it’s part of keeping a newer concrete or asphalt driveway from degrading in Houston’s humidity and sun.
- Paver Patio Installation: $3,500 – $11,000. The paver brand matters. We install Belgard, which means the manufacturer’s warranty backs the product while our workmanship guarantee backs the install.
- Roof Repair: $400 – $1,800. This covers leaks, missing shingles, and flashing failures. Houston’s afternoon thunderstorms and wind events are the usual trigger for calls.
- Metal Roof Installation: $15,000 – $40,000. Standing seam runs higher than exposed fastener panels. Metal holds up to Houston’s hail better than asphalt, which is why we’re seeing more interest in it from homeowners in Katy and Cypress.
- Tile Roof Repair: $600 – $2,500. Tile roofs are more common in Houston’s older architecturally specific neighborhoods. Matching discontinued tile profiles adds time and cost.
- Vinyl Fence Installation: $3,500 – $9,000. This includes post setting and gate hardware. Houston’s clay soil expands and contracts enough that we set posts deeper than manufacturers sometimes recommend.
- Aluminum Fence Installation: $4,000 – $10,000. Aluminum carries a higher material cost than vinyl, but it resists Houston’s humidity without rusting the way steel does.
What Affects Construction Pricing in Houston
The same project can price 30% higher in one part of Houston than another. Here’s why.
- Permitting requirements vary by jurisdiction. A homeowner inside Houston city limits deals with the City of Houston permitting office. Someone in Sugar Land, Pearland, or League City deals with a different municipal process, different fees, and different inspection schedules. Those differences show up in the final written price.
- Soil conditions drive foundation and site work. Houston’s expansive clay soil, known locally as gumbo clay, shifts with moisture. If your project involves structural work, a foundation inspection or additional site preparation may be required. In neighborhoods like Meyerland, which flooded significantly during Harvey, homeowners are also dealing with elevation considerations that don’t apply in The Woodlands.
- Labor availability moves with the market. Houston has a deep skilled-trades pool, but the best crews stay booked. You pay for a crew that shows up when they say they will and finishes the job without rework. That’s not a Houston-specific premium, it’s a reliability premium, and it’s worth understanding before you take the lowest bid.
- Material selection changes the spreadsheet. A kitchen remodel with Cambria or Caesarstone countertops, Kohler fixtures, and KraftMaid cabinets costs more than a remodel using builder-grade materials. But those brands carry manufacturer warranties, and we install them specifically because the specs are documented and traceable.
- Project age and hidden conditions. Houston homes built before 1980 frequently contain cast iron drain lines, galvanized supply pipes, or aluminum wiring. None of that is visible during a walkthrough, but it affects scope the moment walls come open. A contractor who prices without accounting for that risk is setting you up for a change order.
- Access and site logistics. Tight lot lines in the Heights, townhome sites in Midtown, and gated communities with restricted delivery hours all add time. Time is labor, and labor is money.
How to Save on Construction in Houston
You don’t save money by chasing the lowest bid. You save money by controlling scope, avoiding rework, and not paying for mistakes. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
Get the written price before work starts. Bradford Remodeling operates under The Garrison Standard, which means every project receives a written price before any work begins. You don’t pay a deposit on a handshake and hope the final invoice looks like the estimate. You hold a document.
Don’t move walls if you don’t have to. The most expensive part of a kitchen or bathroom remodel is often relocating plumbing and electrical. If you can keep the sink where the sink is, you’re keeping thousands of dollars out of the scope.
Choose materials with documented specs. When a countertop fails or a faucet leaks, the question is who covers it. We install Cambria, Caesarstone, Kohler, Moen, and other name-brand products because their manufacturers stand behind them, which means you’re not paying for a replacement out of pocket if a product defect shows up.
Address the substrate before the surface. In construction, the substrate is the layer underneath, the framing, subfloor, or wall sheathing your finishes attach to. If the substrate is compromised and you put new tile or drywall over it, you’re paying for the same remodel twice. A good contractor tells you when the substrate needs work. A bad one pretends he didn’t see it.
Plan for Houston’s weather. If you’re doing exterior work, roof replacement, driveway work, fencing, schedule it outside of hurricane season’s peak months if you can. Materials move slower and crews get stretched thin from August through October. A project planned for spring or early summer often prices more predictably.
To get a real number for your specific project, call (940) 289-7658. Estimates are free, and the price we give you is the price you’ll pay.
FAQs – Construction Cost
How much does a home addition cost in Houston?
A home addition in Houston typically costs between $45,000 and $130,000. The spread depends on whether you’re adding a single room with no plumbing, like a study or small bedroom on the low end, or a primary suite with a full bathroom and walk-in closet on the high end. The structural tie-in to the existing roofline is often the most technically involved part of the work. Call (940) 289-7658 to get a written price for your specific addition.
How much does an ADU cost in Houston?
An ADU in Houston runs between $90,000 and $220,000. That covers a detached accessory dwelling unit with its own electrical service, plumbing, and often a small kitchenette or full bathroom. Site work, foundation type, and connection to city utilities are the variables that move the number. If you’re considering an ADU in Houston, call (940) 289-7658 and we’ll walk the property and give you a written scope.
Is it cheaper to remodel or build new in Houston?
Remodeling is typically cheaper than new construction on a per-square-foot basis, but not always. A gut remodel of a kitchen runs $14,000 to $45,000, while building an equivalent new kitchen as part of an addition can exceed $60,000 once you factor in foundation, framing, roofing, and utility connections. The tradeoff is that remodeling means working with what’s already there, which sometimes includes surprises behind the walls.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Houston?
A full kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $14,000 to $45,000. This includes cabinet replacement, countertops, sink and faucet, electrical work, and often new flooring within the kitchen footprint. If your kitchen is under 150 square feet and you’re keeping the existing layout, you may land in the $9,000 to $20,000 range. For an exact price on your kitchen, call (940) 289-7658.
Can you fix construction issues the same day in Houston?
Most construction issues can be assessed the same day you call, and many non-structural items can be addressed quickly. A roof leak, a broken cabinet hinge, or a backsplash that’s separating from the wall can usually be scheduled within days. Structural matters, water damage, or anything involving Houston’s permitting process takes longer because the work has to be done in sequence, not all at once. We answer the phone live 24/7, so you’re not leaving a voicemail when something urgent comes up.
What “Squared Away” Looks Like at Job Close
At Bradford Remodeling, we close every project the same way. The site is clean, the scope is documented, and you have a signed written guarantee in your hand before the last truck pulls away.
That guarantee is the 365-Day Done Right Promise. It’s in writing. If the work fails within a year of completion, we come back and correct it at no charge. No phone tag, no “that’s not covered” conversation. It’s a written commitment, and it applies to every project we complete.
The Garrison Standard and Why It Matters for Your Budget
Bradford Remodeling is part of the Garrison Partners family, which has been operating since 2004. Each location, including our Houston operation, is independently owned and operated, but every one is held to The Garrison Standard. That standard is simple: put every price in writing before any work starts, use documented materials, background-check every technician who walks through your door, and answer the phone with a live person, 24 hours a day.
Curtis Lane runs the Houston operation. He’s the one who sets the bar for how a job gets priced and how a site gets left. If you’ve been burned by a contractor who no-showed, re-priced at the door, or left the work half done, you’ll notice the difference in the first conversation.
We use a documented roster of materials: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler and Moen fixtures, GAF and James Hardie exterior products, Therma-Tru doors, and Belgard hardscaping. Every spec is traceable. Nothing is “whatever the supplier had left over.”
If you’re planning construction in Houston, call (940) 289-7658. We’ll give you a real number, a written scope, and a straight answer about what the work will cost. That’s the only way we price.
Pricing reflects the Houston market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Houston offers free estimates – call (940) 289-7658.
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