General Contractor and Remodeling in Huntsville, TX
Kitchens, baths, roofing, decks and additions for Huntsville homes, from established neighborhoods near downtown to Elkins Lake and acreage out in Walker County. We sort out the city, county and community rules before work starts.
Free written estimates. Clear, frequent updates from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Remodeling Across Huntsville and Walker County
Huntsville homes range from older houses near downtown and the university to golf course and lake homes in Elkins Lake and acreage out in Walker County. The rules change at the city line. Inside it, the city permits building work and inspects it in stages. Outside it, Walker County's rule is that all development requires a development permit. You'll know which applies to your address before you get a price.
Every Huntsville job runs the same way: a site walk, a detailed price in writing, every material and finish confirmed with you before work starts, and photo updates until the final walkthrough. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
- Permits lined up first. City, county or Elkins Lake, you know who signs off 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 Huntsville
Kitchens, baths, flooring, roofing, decks and every other residential service we offer is available across Huntsville and Walker County. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
Kitchen Remodeling
From an original kitchen in an older home near downtown to a full layout change in Elkins Lake, we plan cabinets, countertops, tile and lighting with you, then coordinate the plumbers, electricians and installers through the final walkthrough.
Bathroom Remodeling
Walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, new tile and vanities for Huntsville homes. Licensed plumbers handle the plumbing and the city permit inside city limits, and you approve every tile and fixture before demolition.
Whole Home Remodeling
Buying an older home near campus or downtown and want it updated before you move in? We plan the kitchen, baths, floors and paint together, on one schedule with one written price.
Home Additions
Bedrooms, primary suites and sunrooms built to match your home. Out in Walker County, we line up the county development permit and check the floodplain and septic system before construction starts.
Roofing
Shingle and metal roofs for homes in town, on wooded lots and out on acreage, from storm repairs to full replacements. You see photos of every problem we find before you decide what to fix.
Deck Building
Wood and composite decks, covered patios and pergolas for wooded lots and lake views. In Elkins Lake, we get the city permit the committee asks to see, prepare the plans and work around its Friday meetings.
Flooring
Tile, hardwood, engineered wood and luxury vinyl plank for one room or the whole house. On a slab or a pier-and-beam floor, we fix uneven and soft spots underneath before the new floor goes down.
Painting
Interior, exterior and cabinet painting with the prep done right: scraping, patching, caulking and priming first. Thinking about a new exterior color in Elkins Lake? We help you put the request together for the committee.
Siding & Stucco
Siding and stucco repair and replacement in fiber cement, wood, vinyl and stucco. We open up damaged areas, fix the sheathing and framing underneath, and match the profile so the repair blends in.
More Services in Huntsville
Huntsville Permits and Approvals
Inside city limits, out in Walker County or in Elkins Lake, each has its own sign-off. Here's what to expect.
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
The City of Huntsville requires a building permit to build, alter or add on to a home, and it builds to the 2024 International Residential Code. Licensed electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors pull the trade permits for their part of the job.
Plumbing and AC
A remodel that adds or replaces plumbing needs a city plumbing permit, and replacing a heating or cooling system needs a mechanical permit. We schedule the inspections so they don't hold up the tile or the drywall.
Inspections and Plan Review
Inspections requested before 4:30 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. Projects valued over $35,000 also pay a plan review fee, so larger remodels and additions go through review before work starts.
Outside City Limits
In unincorporated Walker County, all development requires a county development permit before construction starts, tied to the county's floodplain rules. The property needs a 911 address first, and a septic system needs an OSSF permit applied for with the development permit. In Huntsville's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the city's certificate of compliance comes first.
Elkins Lake
All outside modifications and new construction in Elkins Lake need the Architectural Control Committee's approval, and the committee wants a copy of the City of Huntsville permit before it approves. It meets on Fridays, and projects carry a $250 filing fee that's refunded once the work is done to the approved plans.
Selling Later
When you sell, the buyer, realtor or lender may require unpermitted work to be properly permitted. Permitting the job up front keeps that from turning into a problem at closing.
Permit requirements can change. We verify current requirements with the applicable authority before work begins.
Not sure whose rules apply to your address? Tell us what you're planning and we'll check before the site walk.
Huntsville Projects Where the Rules Matter
On these jobs, Huntsville's city, county or community rules shape the plan from the start. Each one links to the full service page.
Bathroom Remodels in Town
Inside city limits, a remodel that adds or replaces plumbing needs a City of Huntsville plumbing permit, pulled by a licensed plumber. We time the rough-in inspection so your tile and glass go in on schedule.
Additions in Walker County
Outside city limits, an addition counts as development, so it needs a Walker County development permit before construction starts. If it touches the septic system, the OSSF permit goes in with it, so we check both before plans are drawn.
Driveways and Culverts
Inside city limits, changing or building a driveway's access to a public street needs a city permit, and so does repairing, removing or installing a curb or culvert. A driveway onto a state highway needs a state access permit first, and the city won't issue its permit until that's in hand.
Huntsville Areas and Communities We Serve
We work all over Huntsville: established neighborhoods near downtown and the university, Elkins Lake, lake homes in Wildwood Shores, and acreage out in Walker County. Waterwood has Huntsville addresses but sits in San Jacinto County, and we work there too.
- Deerfield Crossing
- Downtown Huntsville
- Elkins Lake
- Elks Terrace
- Golfview Manor
- Highland
- South Park
- Waterwood
- Watson Lake
- Wildwood Shores
- Woodrun
- And others nearby
You get a detailed price in writing after the site walk. The estimate is free.
Huntsville Project Questions, Answered
Do you take on projects in Huntsville and the rest of Walker County?
Yes. We remodel kitchens and baths, replace roofs, and build decks and additions for homes inside Huntsville city limits and out in Walker County. Every job starts with a site walk and a detailed price in writing.
Do I need a permit to remodel in Huntsville?
Inside city limits, yes. The City of Huntsville requires a building permit to build, alter or add on to a home, and it builds to the 2024 International Residential Code. Plumbing work needs its own permit, and so does replacing a heating or cooling system. Outside city limits, Walker County's development permit applies.
Does Elkins Lake need to approve my project?
For any outside modification, yes. The committee wants a copy of the City of Huntsville permit before it approves, it meets on Fridays, and projects carry a $250 filing fee that's refunded once the work matches the approved plans. Building a deck? See our deck building page.
What does Walker County require outside city limits?
All development needs a county development permit before construction starts, and the property needs a 911 address. A septic system needs an OSSF permit, applied for along with the development permit. We check your property before plans are drawn. Our home additions page shows how an addition runs.
What if earlier work on my home was never permitted?
When you sell, the buyer, realtor or lender may require unpermitted work to be properly permitted. If we spot work like that at the site walk, we'll point it out so you can decide how to handle it.
Which Huntsville neighborhoods do you work in?
All over Huntsville, from established neighborhoods like Highland and South Park to Elkins Lake and Woodrun, plus lake homes in Waterwood and Wildwood Shores. Don't see yours? Call (281) 516-8515 and ask.
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