Where We Work Across Greater Houston
We're based in Willis, on the east side of Lake Conroe, and take on projects across 13 Houston-area counties, from Huntsville to Galveston. Find your town to see what to know before you start.
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Find Your Town
From Huntsville and the Lake Conroe towns through Houston and its suburbs to Katy, Sugar Land and Richmond in the west and Pearland, League City and Galveston near the coast, each page covers the permits, HOA reviews and local rules that shape a project there.
Willis
Our home base. City permits inside city limits, county rules outside them, and lake communities like Point Aquarius and Seven Coves.
Conroe
Just south of our Willis home base. What the city permits and what it doesn't, plus floodplain rules near its creeks and the West Fork of the San Jacinto River.
Montgomery
Historic downtown and the west side of Lake Conroe. Historic district approvals, plus lake communities like Walden, Bentwater, April Sound and Grand Harbor.
The Woodlands
All eight villages. What needs Township approval, from roofs and paint to fences, decks and remodels, and how long approval takes.
Magnolia
West of The Woodlands. City permits for remodels, fences and even ductwork inside city limits, county rules on the acreage outside them, and HOA review in places like High Meadow Ranch.
Tomball
Northwest Harris County. A city permit for every re-roof inside city limits, Harris County rules outside them, and deed-restricted neighborhoods with their own review.
Spring
No city permits here. Harris County rules south of Spring Creek, Montgomery County rules north of it, and HOA review in deed-restricted neighborhoods.
Kingwood
Inside Houston city limits. City of Houston permits and floodplain rules, plus your village's architectural review before exterior work starts.
Humble
Northeast Harris County. City of Humble permits and contractor registration in town, Harris County rules in Atascocita, and HOA review in places like Atascocita South.
Huntsville
Walker County. City permits and next-day inspections in town, a county development permit outside it, and Elkins Lake's architectural review.
Houston
Inside the City of Houston. City permits for remodels, roofs and trade work, historic district review in places like the Heights, and city floodplain rules.
Katy
Where three counties meet. City of Katy permits for remodels and roofs in town, county rules in places like Cinco Ranch, and HOA review in master-planned communities.
Sugar Land
Fort Bend County. City permits for nearly any repair or replacement, city rules now in New Territory and Greatwood, and HOA review across the master-planned communities.
Cypress
Unincorporated Harris County. No city permit office, county permits for new structures, paving and floodplain work, and HOA review in its lake and master-planned communities.
Pearland
Mostly Brazoria County. City permits for remodels, repairs and fences, floodplain permits for work in flood zones, and state windstorm inspections on the Brazoria County side.
League City
Galveston County. City permits for re-roofs, siding, windows and paving, windstorm inspections for TWIA coverage, and floodplain permits near Clear Creek.
Missouri City
Mostly Fort Bend County. City permits with yearly contractor registration, firm limits on backyard sheds, and Fort Bend County rules in unincorporated areas like Teal Run.
Friendswood
Galveston County south of Clear Creek, Harris County north of it. City permits, firm flood-repair rules, and windstorm inspections on the Galveston County side.
Richmond
Fort Bend County seat. A small city with historic district review, and many Richmond addresses out in unincorporated Fort Bend County under county rules.
Galveston
On the island. Windstorm certificates for roofs and siding, contractor registration with the city, beachfront permits near the Gulf, and Landmark Commission review in the historic districts.
Why Your Address Matters
Two homes a few miles apart can follow different rules. We answer these questions for every project before you get a price.
You don't need to sort this out yourself. At the site walk, we tell you which of these apply to your project.
Inside City Limits
Each of these cities requires permits for most building work, with separate permits for trade work like electrical and plumbing, and Kingwood follows the City of Houston's rules. Each city sets its own exceptions, so a project that needs a permit in one town may not need one in the next.
Outside City Limits
A city mailing address doesn't always mean you're inside city limits, and Spring and Cypress have no city at all. In unincorporated Montgomery County, building codes aren't enforced on single-family homes, but additions, floodplain work and septic changes still need county permits. In unincorporated Harris and Walker counties, development needs a county permit, and in Fort Bend County, so does new construction. Your appraisal district record shows which applies.
HOA and Historic Review
Lake communities like Walden, Bentwater, Seven Coves and Elkins Lake, every village in The Woodlands and Kingwood villages like Bear Branch review exterior work before it starts. Houston, Galveston and Richmond have historic districts with reviews of their own.
Work on Lake Conroe
Docks, boathouses and bulkheads on Lake Conroe need a permit from the San Jacinto River Authority, which also oversees septic systems within 2,075 feet of the lake.
Trade Permits
Licensed subcontractors handle all electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, and they pull the permits for their part of the job wherever the city requires them.
Near the Coast
In Galveston and Brazoria counties, which include Galveston, League City, most of Pearland and part of Friendswood, roof replacements and other major work need a state windstorm inspection for a home to qualify for TWIA wind coverage.
Permit requirements can change. We verify current requirements with the applicable authority before work begins.
Not sure which rules apply to your home? Tell us what you're planning and we'll sort it out at the site walk.
Every City and County We Serve
1097 Construction serves 13 counties across Greater Houston: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, Chambers, Waller and Austin, plus San Jacinto, Walker, Colorado and Wharton.
Don't see your town? Call anyway. There is a good chance we cover it.
You get a detailed price in writing after the site walk. The estimate is free.
Service Area Questions, Answered
Where is 1097 Construction based?
In Willis, on the east side of Lake Conroe in Montgomery County. We work across 13 Houston-area counties, from Huntsville to Galveston.
Do you work outside the cities listed?
Yes. The list shows the main cities in our area. If you're anywhere in the 13 counties we serve, call (281) 516-8515 and ask.
What services do you offer in my area?
Every residential service we offer is available in all 13 counties we serve, from kitchen and bathroom remodeling and flooring to roofing, decks and concrete. We also handle commercial remodeling, HVAC, window film, electrical and plumbing for offices, retail and restaurants. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
Does my HOA need to approve my project?
For exterior work, often yes. Many HOAs and POAs review plans, materials and colors before work starts, and the city or county may need a permit too. We sort out which approvals apply at the site walk.
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