Frequently Asked Questions - Construction in Houston, TX
Straight answers to the questions Houston homeowners ask us most about remodeling and construction, from pricing to permits to what happens when something goes wrong.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
A full-home remodel in Houston typically runs $80 to $250 per square foot, depending on the age of the house, the scope of work, and the finishes you choose. A kitchen remodel usually lands between $35,000 and $90,000, while a primary bathroom remodel sits in the $25,000 to $60,000 range. Homes in older neighborhoods like West University Place and Pasadena often bring surprises behind the walls, which is why we put every price in writing before any work starts. That written quote covers what we agreed to, and it doesn't move at the door. Call (940) 289-7658 for a free estimate on your specific project.
A home addition in Houston generally costs between $150 and $350 per square foot. A ground-floor bedroom and bathroom addition commonly falls between $80,000 and $180,000 depending on foundation work, plumbing runs, and finish level. Houston's clay soil means foundation engineering is often required, and that's part of the written estimate we provide before work begins. Our service area includes Sugar Land, Cinco Ranch, and Pecan Grove, where lot lines and HOA rules can also affect the budget. Call (940) 289-7658 and we'll walk your property and price it properly.
A low bid usually means something is being left out, whether that's permits, engineered drawings, or quality materials. Houston requires permits for structural work, and skipping them can surface later when you try to sell the house. Some bids also exclude items like dumpster rental, port-a-potty placement, or finish carpentry, then add them back as change orders mid-project. We put the full price in writing before any work starts, so there's no change order surprise on the back end. The Garrison Code says it plainly: price in writing before any work starts.
No. We provide free written estimates for construction and remodeling projects throughout the Houston area, including Jersey Village, Stafford, and Channelview. The estimate lays out the scope, the materials, and the total price, so you know where you stand before committing. The number on that page is the number we build to. If you're comparing contractors, ask each one whether the written price is fixed or an estimate they can revise later. Ours is fixed. Call (940) 289-7658 to schedule yours.
No, not unless you change the scope. The price we put in writing is the price we honor. Homeowners in older Houston neighborhoods like Cloverleaf and La Porte sometimes discover rotted framing or outdated wiring once walls are open, and if that happens we stop, show you what we found, and provide a written change order before proceeding. Nothing gets added to your invoice without your sign-off. That's one of the reasons people worn out by door-price games choose Bradford Remodeling Co Houston. The Garrison Standard covers this, and we follow it on every job.
Service & Process FAQs
It starts with a free estimate, where we walk the space, take measurements, and discuss what you want. Then we provide a written quote with the full price. Once you approve it, we schedule the work, pull any permits Houston requires, and keep the site clean as the job progresses. When we finish, we walk the job with you to make sure everything is squared away. Our team, led by Curtis Lane, works by The Garrison Code: show up inside the window we gave, do it by the book the first time, and stand behind the work for a full year.
Most kitchens take six to ten weeks, primary bathroom remodels run four to seven weeks, and additions can take three to six months depending on foundation work and weather. Houston's rain season in spring and early fall can push exterior work, and we factor that into the schedule we give you upfront. We don't hand you a timeline and then disappear. The window we give you is the window we honor. If material lead times change, we tell you as soon as we know and adjust the plan clearly rather than leaving you guessing.
Yes. Houston requires permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, and we handle the permitting for every project that needs it. Skipping permits can make a future home sale complicated. That applies whether you're in Pasadena, Atascocita, or inside the city limits of Houston proper. We file the paperwork, schedule any required inspections, and keep everything on the record. Part of doing it by the book means the local authority has to sign off too, not just us.
We coordinate with HOAs in master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, and Sugar Land. These neighborhoods often have design review boards, approval windows, and specific exterior material requirements. We've built enough projects in those communities to know the drill, from submitting plans in the format they want to respecting construction hours. If your HOA needs drawings or material samples before approving the work, we provide them. That way the project doesn't stall once it's already underway.
We handle both. Interior work includes kitchen and bathroom remodels, room conversions, and whole-home renovations. Exterior work includes additions, structural repairs, and hardscape-connected builds. Houston's heat and humidity punish exterior materials differently than other climates, so we spec materials that hold up to Gulf Coast conditions rather than whatever is cheapest at the supply house. If your project touches both the inside and outside, one written estimate covers the entire scope. That keeps one crew accountable for the whole job.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We install KraftMaid cabinetry in many of our Houston kitchen remodels. KraftMaid offers a wide range of door styles, finishes, and storage configurations, which lets us match the cabinet layout to how you actually cook and live in the space. We measure, order, and install the cabinets ourselves, which means one point of accountability if a door arrives with a finish flaw or a drawer front needs replacing. During your free estimate, we'll show you door samples and finish options so the written quote reflects exactly what's going into your kitchen. Call (940) 289-7658 to schedule that meeting.
We recommend James Hardie fiber cement siding for most Houston homes. It resists moisture, stands up to the region's heat and humidity, and doesn't warp or rot the way wood siding can in Gulf Coast conditions. Houston's rainy season and high summer temperatures are harder on siding than most climates, and Hardie holds up where cheaper materials fail. We also work with Tuff Shed structures for detached storage and workshop builds throughout the Houston area, including La Porte and Atascocita. Both brands earn their place through performance, not marketing.
For specific projects, we work with Plant Prefab, which manufactures panelized and modular components in controlled factory conditions. That approach reduces on-site build time and quality variance from weather. Houston's construction season gets interrupted by heat, rain, and occasional flooding, and prefabricated components help sidestep some of that unpredictability. If you're considering an ADU, a backyard studio, or a garage conversion in neighborhoods like Jersey Village or West University Place, ask us during the estimate whether prefab is a good fit for your site. It's not right for every project, but when it works, it works well.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their trade requires in Texas. We carry liability coverage and maintain the paperwork that protects you and your property during a construction project. Bradford Remodeling is part of the Garrison Partners family, and each location is independently owned and operated. The standards we follow, including the one-year written guarantee on workmanship, come from that brand's foundation. If you'd like to review any coverage details before signing, ask during your free estimate and we'll walk you through it.
Ask for proof of insurance, a written estimate, and a list of recent projects in your area. A legitimate contractor will show you all three without hesitation. Then check that permits get pulled once work starts, because unpermitted work is a red flag. We put our price in writing before any work begins, and our estimate is the same document we build to. You can also ask how change orders are handled. If the answer is anything other than "written approval before extra work," keep looking. In Houston, where storm damage and foundation issues complicate projects, the paperwork matters.
The Houston branch is led by Curtis Lane. Our team works with homeowners throughout the greater Houston area, from Sugar Land and Stafford up to Atascocita and down through Pasadena and Channelview. The people on your job are expected to follow The Garrison Code on every project: show up when we said, do the work by the book, and leave the site clean. That discipline is what sets the team apart, and it's why homeowners who've had their patience burned by no-show contractors end up staying with us for their next project.
Emergency & Response FAQs
Storm damage work in Houston typically needs a written scope and a clear plan, not a rushed crew. After heavy weather, whether it's wind damage in La Porte or flooding in Channelview, we'll assess the damage, put the repair scope in writing, and schedule the work properly. You can reach our team at (940) 289-7658 during our hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday and Sunday. We're closed on Saturdays. If the damage compromises safety, secure the area and contact the appropriate emergency services first.
Call us and we'll come back. The Garrison Standard guarantees workmanship in writing for a full year after we finish. If something we built fails during that window, we return and make it right at no charge to you. That's the promise behind every project we complete in Houston, from a bathroom tile job in West University Place to a full addition in Cinco Ranch. Keep the written estimate and any change orders in a place you can find them, because those documents define the scope we're standing behind.
We build remodels on schedule and by the book, which is not the same thing as 24/7 emergency response. Our team is available at (940) 289-7658 during our business hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday and Sunday. We are closed on Saturdays. For time-sensitive work, like storm-related structural repairs or a failing wall, we'll get you on the schedule and provide a written quote before any work begins. Houston's storm season can create urgent situations, and we work those into our schedule as quickly as the calendar and permit process allow.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
The guarantee covers workmanship on everything we build or install, in writing, for a full year after we finish. That means if a cabinet door we hung works loose, a tile we set cracks along the seam, or trim we installed separates, we come back and fix it at no charge. It does not cover normal wear and tear, damage from misuse, or changes you make to the work after we leave. The Garrison Standard is the name behind this, and every Bradford Remodeling location works to it. The guarantee is part of the written estimate, not a verbal promise.
Materials carry manufacturer warranties, and we pass those to you. James Hardie siding, KraftMaid cabinetry, and Plant Prefab components each have their own terms. Our one-year workmanship guarantee covers how we installed them. If a material fails because of a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer's warranty applies. If it fails because of how it was installed, our guarantee applies. We'll help you sort out which is which if something goes wrong, and we'll make sure the right party handles the fix. That clarity is why we document everything in writing.
The difference shows up in the discipline. We put the price in writing before any work starts, we show up inside the window we gave, and we leave the site clean when the job is done. Those aren't aspirations, they're the five points of The Garrison Code and they're how the crew operates on every project. Bradford is a solid, old surname, the kind of steady name you want on the crew that remodels your home. Homeowners worn out by moving prices and sloppy work tend to notice the difference quickly.
Our service area includes Houston proper plus Jersey Village, Sugar Land, Stafford, Pasadena, Atascocita, La Porte, Channelview, Cloverleaf, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, and West University Place. Each of those communities has different home ages, lot conditions, and local requirements, and we've worked in all of them enough to know what to expect. Whether it's a 1960s ranch in Pasadena or a newer build in Cinco Ranch, the process is the same: free written estimate first, then work by the book. Call (940) 289-7658 to schedule yours.
Have a rough idea of what you want to change, a sense of your budget range, and any photos or inspiration you've gathered. Also note any issues you're concerned about, like a floor that slopes, a wall that cracks, or plumbing that's shown its age. In Houston, foundation movement is common, and knowing about it early helps us price the work accurately. If you have HOA documents for your community, have those nearby too, especially in places like Sugar Land or Cinco Ranch. Then call (940) 289-7658 and we'll set a time to walk the property.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Houston, serving Houston since 2004.
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