General Contractor and Remodeling in Friendswood, TX
Kitchens, baths, roofing and additions for Friendswood homes, from Village Green and Wedgewood Village to Polly Ranch Estates and Rancho Viejo. Which side of Clear Creek you're on decides your county and whether a windstorm inspection applies, and we sort that out first.
Free written estimates. Clear, frequent updates from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Remodeling on Both Sides of Clear Creek
Friendswood straddles Clear Creek. South of the creek is Galveston County, where roof replacements and other major work need a Texas windstorm inspection for TWIA eligibility. North of the creek is Harris County, which isn't part of that program here. Either way, the City of Friendswood permits the work, and homes near the creek face strict rules after a flood.
In Friendswood, every job follows the same steps. We walk the site with you, send a detailed price in writing, confirm every material and finish before work starts, and keep you posted with photos until the final walkthrough. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
- Your side of the creek checked. You know whether windstorm rules apply before you get your price.
- Every material and finish in writing. Confirmed with you before work starts.
- Updates with photos. You know what got done and what comes next.
Remodeling and Home Services in Friendswood
Kitchens, baths, flooring, roofing, decks and every other residential service we offer is available across Friendswood. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
Kitchen Remodeling
From a 1970s kitchen in Wedgewood Village to a larger remodel in Friendswood Lakes, we plan the layout, cabinets, countertops and lighting with you and confirm every choice in writing.
Bathroom Remodeling
Glass-enclosed showers, tubs swapped for walk-in showers, new vanities and tile for Friendswood baths of every age. Licensed plumbers handle the plumbing and its permit.
Whole Home Remodeling
Updating a 1970s or 1980s home in Sunmeadow, Windsong or Heritage Estates? We plan the kitchen, baths, floors and paint together, with one schedule and one written price.
Flooring
Tile and luxury vinyl plank that stand up to wet feet, or hardwood and engineered wood for living areas, laid over a slab or subfloor we check and level first. We plan the thresholds and stair transitions so the floor runs cleanly from room to room.
Painting
Inside and outside painting, plus cabinets, with the scraping, patching and priming that make paint last. On older homes, we replace rotted trim before it's painted, so the fresh finish isn't hiding a problem.
Roofing
Shingle and metal roofs repaired or replaced after storms or simple age, with photos of what we find. South of Clear Creek, the windstorm inspection is part of the job.
Deck Building
Wood and composite decks, covered patios and pergolas for wooded Friendswood lots, built around your trees and your drainage. If your HOA reviews outdoor structures, we prepare the drawings it asks for.
Custom Carpentry
Built-in bookcases, home office cabinetry, closet systems and trim, measured in your home and built to fit. Whether it's a mudroom bench or a full office wall, it's finished to match the rest of the house.
Siding & Stucco
Fiber cement, vinyl and wood siding and stucco repair, from a few damaged boards to a full re-side, matched to the rest of the house.
More Services in Friendswood
Friendswood Permits and Approvals
City permits apply across Friendswood, and the county line and the floodplain add rules of their own. Here's how they work.
You don't need to sort this out yourself. At the site walk, we tell you which of these apply to your project.
City Permits
Friendswood requires a permit to build, move, add onto or structurally alter a home, and lists driveway replacements, fences, storage buildings, generators and pools among the projects that need one.
Inspections
Inspections are requested by phone before 5 p.m. the day before you want them, and same-day inspections need the building official's approval. We plan each one into the schedule so crews aren't left waiting.
Windstorm South of the Creek
On the Galveston County side, roof replacements, major repairs and most new construction need a Texas Department of Insurance windstorm inspection. Without a certificate of compliance, most homes can't get a TWIA policy. Painting, cabinets and repairs to fences, gutters and steps don't need one.
Repairs After a Flood
Every flood repair in Friendswood needs a permit, and the city waives the fee. Tearing out wet drywall, carpet and cabinets doesn't need one, but replacing electrical outlets does.
Rebuilding Above the Flood
If a home in a flood zone is damaged by half its market value or more, it may have to meet current code, which means a floor 2 feet above base flood elevation or 18 inches above the curb or street crown, whichever is higher. Near Clear Creek, we check this before pricing major work.
Permit requirements can change. We verify current requirements with the applicable authority before work begins.
Not sure if you're north or south of the county line? Send us your address and project, and we'll find out before we come out.
Friendswood Projects Where the Rules Matter
These are the jobs where Friendswood's permits, the county line and the floodplain shape the plan most. Each one links to the full service page.
Roof Replacement
South of Clear Creek, a new roof needs a windstorm inspection to keep the home eligible for TWIA coverage. North of the creek, it doesn't. We tell you which applies at the site walk and handle the inspection when it does.
Additions Near the Creek
An addition is a structural change that needs a city permit, and near Clear Creek the floor height matters. We check the flood zone, the base flood elevation and the street crown before an addition is designed.
Driveway Replacement
A driveway replacement needs a City of Friendswood permit, just like a new fence or storage building. We pull it before the old concrete comes out, then set the new slab to drain away from the house.
Friendswood Areas and Communities We Serve
We work all over Friendswood, from older neighborhoods like Village Green, Annalea and Wedgewood Village to Sunmeadow, Windsong and Heritage Park, and larger homes in Polly Ranch Estates, Rancho Viejo, Friendswood Lakes and West Ranch.
- Annalea
- Autumn Creek
- Forest Bend
- Friendswood Lakes
- Heritage Park
- Polly Ranch Estates
- Quakers Landing
- Rancho Viejo
- Sunmeadow
- Village Green
- Wedgewood Village
- West Ranch
- Windsong
- And others nearby
You get a detailed price in writing after the site walk. The estimate is free.
Friendswood Project Questions, Answered
Do you work on both sides of Clear Creek?
Yes. We work all over Friendswood, in the Galveston County part south of the creek and the Harris County part north of it. Either way, it starts with a site walk and a written price.
Do I need a windstorm inspection for a new roof in Friendswood?
South of Clear Creek, in Galveston County, usually yes. North of the creek, in Harris County, no. Our roofing page covers what a replacement includes.
Do I need a permit to remodel in Friendswood?
The city requires a permit to build, move, add onto or structurally alter a home, and for driveways, fences, storage buildings and pools. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work need their own permits.
My home flooded. Do I need a permit for repairs?
Yes. Every flood repair needs a permit, though the city waives the fee. Tearing out wet drywall, carpet and cabinets doesn't need one, but replacing outlets does.
Will I have to raise my home after a flood?
If a home in a flood zone is damaged by half its market value or more, it may have to meet current code: a floor 2 feet above base flood elevation or 18 inches above the curb or street crown, whichever is higher.
Which Friendswood neighborhoods do you work in?
All over Friendswood, from Village Green, Forest Bend and Wedgewood Village to Heritage Park, Autumn Creek and Polly Ranch Estates. Don't see yours? Call (281) 516-8515 and ask.
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Tell us about your project. Before we price it, we'll confirm the city permit, any flood rules and whether a windstorm inspection applies, then send a detailed written price. The estimate is free.
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