General Contractor and Remodeling in Richmond, TX
Kitchens, baths, roofing and additions for homes with a Richmond address, from older homes in Winston Terrace and the historic district to Pecan Grove, Long Meadow Farms and Aliana. Whether the city, its Historic Commission or Fort Bend County signs off, you'll know before you get a price.
Free written estimates. Clear, frequent updates from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Remodeling in Richmond and Its Surrounding Communities
The City of Richmond covers about 4 square miles, so many homes with a Richmond address, including Pecan Grove, Long Meadow Farms, Aliana and Harvest Green, are outside city limits in unincorporated Fort Bend County, with utility districts supplying water and sewer. Inside the city, the building department permits remodels and additions, and the historic district has its own review.
For every Richmond project, we start with a visit to see the house. You get a detailed price in writing, approve each material and finish before any work begins, and follow along with photo updates through the final walkthrough. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
- Historic district checked. If your home needs Historic Commission review, it's in the plan from the start.
- 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 Richmond
Kitchens, baths, flooring, roofing and every other residential service we offer is available across Richmond and the communities around it. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
Kitchen Remodeling
From a mid-century kitchen in Winston Terrace to a bigger kitchen in Pecan Grove, we plan the layout, cabinets, countertops and lighting with you and confirm every choice in writing.
Bathroom Remodeling
From a 1950s hall bath to a primary suite in a newer home, we redo showers, tubs, vanities and tile. State-licensed plumbers pull their own permits for the plumbing work.
Whole Home Remodeling
An older house near downtown or a 1990s home in Pecan Grove that needs more than one room redone? Kitchen, baths, flooring and paint go into a single plan, a single schedule and a single written price.
Flooring
Wood, tile and plank floors for Richmond homes of every age. Older houses on piers get their framing leveled first, and slabs get checked for high and low spots before anything goes down.
Roofing
Leaks, storm damage and worn-out roofs on homes in town and out in the county. We photograph what we find on the roof and walk you through it, then price a repair or a replacement in shingle or metal.
Painting
Painting for older wood homes near downtown and newer brick homes in Aliana alike, inside and out, cabinets included. Rotted trim gets replaced before any paint goes on, so the finish lasts.
Siding & Stucco
Wood, fiber cement and vinyl siding and stucco repair, with profiles matched on older homes so the repair blends in.
Concrete
Driveways, patios and walkways with broom, stamped or stained finishes. Outside city limits, a residential driveway needs a Fort Bend County permit, and we file it.
Custom Carpentry
Bookcases, window seats, closet systems and trim, built to suit an older home's character or a newer home's storage needs.
More Services in Richmond
Richmond Permits and Approvals
Inside the city, Richmond permits remodels and reviews historic properties. Outside it, Fort Bend County's rules apply. Here's how each one works.
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 Richmond permits remodels and additions by the square foot, and has permit categories for storage buildings, carports, and patio covers and porches. Starting work without a permit adds a penalty fee.
Historic Overlay District
In Richmond's Historic Overlay District, a project may need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Richmond Historic Commission on top of the building permit. We check your address and plan that review into the schedule.
Floor Height and Floodplain
For new homes and additions, the city sets the finished floor 24 inches above ground level, and a lot in the floodplain needs a floodplain development permit too. Floodway and floodplain elevations can call for more.
Fences
A fence needs a City of Richmond permit, and starting without one doubles the fee. A fence 8 feet above grade has to be engineered by a Texas registered engineer.
Outside City Limits
Pecan Grove, Long Meadow Farms, Aliana and the other unincorporated communities follow Fort Bend County's rules. New construction needs a county Development Permit, the floodplain has its own permit, and a residential driveway needs a county permit.
Permit requirements can change. We verify current requirements with the applicable authority before work begins.
Not sure if your home is inside Richmond city limits? Tell us what you're planning and we'll check before the site walk.
Richmond Projects Where the Rules Matter
Additions, patio covers and exterior work are where Richmond's rules, or the county's, matter most. Each card links to the full service page.
Additions
In the city, an addition is permitted by the square foot, with the finished floor 24 inches above ground and a floodplain permit if your lot needs one. In unincorporated Fort Bend County, a county Development Permit applies instead. We sort out which before plans are drawn.
Patio Covers and Porches
Inside city limits, patio covers and porches have their own permit category, and in the Historic Overlay District they may need the Historic Commission's approval too. We design them to suit the house and file for both.
Exterior Work in the Historic District
Exterior projects on homes in the Historic Overlay District may need a Certificate of Appropriateness. We plan that review in before any scraping and priming starts, so the work isn't held up halfway through.
Richmond Areas and Communities We Serve
We work all over Richmond: older neighborhoods in town like Winston Terrace and Hillcrest, and unincorporated communities with Richmond addresses like Pecan Grove, Long Meadow Farms, Lakemont, Aliana and Harvest Green.
- Aliana
- Fieldstone
- Grand Mission
- Harvest Green
- Hillcrest
- Lakemont
- Long Meadow Farms
- Mission Trace
- Pecan Grove
- Twin Oaks Village
- Waterside Estates
- Winston Terrace
- And others nearby
You get a detailed price in writing after the site walk. The estimate is free.
Richmond Project Questions, Answered
Do you work in Pecan Grove and other communities outside Richmond city limits?
Yes. We work in town and in the unincorporated communities with Richmond addresses, like Pecan Grove, Long Meadow Farms and Aliana. Every job starts with a site walk and a detailed price in writing.
Is my Richmond home inside city limits?
Maybe not. The City of Richmond covers about 4 square miles, and many Richmond addresses are in unincorporated Fort Bend County. Your appraisal district record lists your taxing units, or call us and we'll check.
Do I need a permit to remodel in Richmond?
Inside city limits, yes. The city permits remodels and additions by the square foot, plus patio covers, porches, carports and storage buildings. Outside city limits, Fort Bend County's permits apply.
My home is in the historic district. What changes?
Projects in the Historic Overlay District may need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Richmond Historic Commission as well as the building permit. We plan that review into your schedule.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Richmond?
Inside city limits, yes. Starting without one doubles the fee, and a fence 8 feet above grade must be engineered by a Texas registered engineer.
Where around Richmond do you work?
In town, in Winston Terrace, Hillcrest and the Historic Overlay District, and out in the county, in Pecan Grove, Lakemont, Waterside Estates, Harvest Green and nearby communities. Call (281) 516-8515 if yours isn't listed.
Get a Free Estimate in Richmond
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