General Contractor and Remodeling in Tomball, TX
Kitchens, baths, roofing, flooring and outdoor projects for homes all over Tomball, from older houses near downtown and established neighborhoods like Lakewood Forest to acreage estates in Willowcreek Ranch. We sort out the city, county and HOA rules before work starts.
Free written estimates. Clear, frequent updates from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Serving Tomball, in Town and Out in the County
Plenty of homes with a Tomball address sit outside city limits, in unincorporated Harris County, and the rules change at that line. Inside the city, even a roof replacement needs a permit. Out in the county, new structures, paving and anything in the floodplain go through Harris County instead. We tell you which side you're on before you get your price.
Whether it's a new roof after a storm, a bathroom you've put off for years or a backyard deck, you get the same process: 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.
- City or county, sorted out. You know whose 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 Tomball
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring, roofing, painting, decks and every other residential service we offer is available across Tomball. We coordinate every trade, and licensed trades are done by licensed subcontractors.
Kitchen Remodeling
From a compact kitchen in an older home near downtown to a large open kitchen in an estate home, we plan cabinets, countertops, tile and lighting around how you use the space, then coordinate every trade to get it done.
Bathroom Remodeling
Hall bath refreshes, primary suite remodels, walk-in showers and tub-to-shower conversions for Tomball homes of every size. Licensed plumbers handle new plumbing, and you approve the tile, vanity and fixtures before demolition.
Roofing
From a ranch house near downtown to a large estate roof, we repair and replace shingle, metal and tile roofs, including storm damage, and walk you through the photos before you choose what to fix.
Flooring
Hardwood, engineered wood, tile and luxury vinyl plank, installed after the slab or subfloor is checked and leveled. Start with one room or redo the whole house. Either way, the price is in writing before we begin.
Whole Home Remodeling
Updating an established home in Lakewood Forest or Willow Forest? We plan the kitchen, baths, flooring and paint as one project with one schedule, so the house comes together at once instead of one room at a time.
Home Additions
More room without moving: bedrooms, primary suites, sunrooms and game rooms built to match your home. On acreage lots out in Harris County, we plan around the county's rules for new structures from the start.
Concrete
Driveways, patios, walkways and slabs with broom, stamped or stained finishes, from a long driveway on an acreage lot to a back patio in town. We set the grade so water drains away from your home.
Deck Building
Wood and composite decks, covered decks and pergolas sized for a small backyard or a large acreage lot. If your HOA's architectural committee wants to see the plans, we put that package together.
Painting
Interior, exterior and cabinet painting with careful prep, from a single room to a full exterior repaint. We help you choose colors and sheens, and if your HOA reviews exterior colors, its approval comes first.
More Services in Tomball
Tomball Permits and Approvals
Who signs off on your project depends on where your home sits: inside city limits, out in Harris County or in a deed-restricted neighborhood. 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 Tomball issues residential building permits for remodels, additions, accessory buildings and pools, with separate permit applications for electrical and plumbing work. Start without a required permit and the city charges double the fee.
Every Re-Roof Needs a Permit
Inside city limits, a roof replacement needs its own residential roofing permit, and the roofing contractor must carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. We plan for that permit before the old shingles come off.
Fences
In single-family neighborhoods, the city doesn't generally require a permit for a fence unless it's taller than seven feet. Out in the county, Harris County only requires one for a fence in the floodplain. Your HOA may still need to approve it.
Outside City Limits
A Tomball address doesn't always mean city limits. In unincorporated Harris County, a county permit covers development, which includes new structures, paving, grading and fill. Any work in the floodplain needs a Floodplain Development Permit.
Neighborhood Approvals
Deed-restricted neighborhoods review exterior work before it starts. Country Meadows asks for approval before any change to the outside of your home, from paint and siding to fences. Rosewood Hill's committee reviews roofs, windows, fences and concrete work, and has up to 30 days to decide.
City Inspections
The city takes inspection requests online, not by phone, and requests made by 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. We plan each stage of your project around those inspections, so the work keeps moving.
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 sort it out at the site walk.
Common Tomball Projects and the Rules Behind Them
These are the projects where Tomball's rules change the plan most. Each one links to the full service page.
Roof Replacement
Inside city limits, every re-roof needs a City of Tomball roofing permit, so it goes into the schedule from day one. In a deed-restricted neighborhood, your HOA may also want to approve the shingle style and color first.
Decks and Patios
Out in unincorporated Harris County, paving and new structures count as development, so a deck or patio there can need a county permit, and anything in the floodplain does. Your HOA's architectural committee will usually want to see the plans too.
Driveways on State Roads
A new or changed driveway onto a state road like FM 2920 or SH 249 needs a TxDOT access permit. Out in the county, driveway work in the county right-of-way needs a Harris County permit. We line up the right one before the concrete is poured.
Tomball Areas and Communities We Serve
We work all over Tomball, on smaller homes and large estates alike: older houses near downtown, established neighborhoods like Lakewood Forest and Willow Forest, newer master-planned communities, and acreage properties out in Harris County. Bring your HOA's rules to the site walk, and we'll plan the approval into your schedule.
Some homes in Creekside Park, The Woodlands' only Harris County village, have Tomball addresses. Those follow The Woodlands Township's standards.
- Country Meadows
- Creekside Park West
- Downtown Tomball
- Haven Lake Estates
- Lakewood Forest
- Rosehill Reserve
- Rosehurst
- Rosewood Hill
- Villages of NorthPointe
- Waterford Estates
- Wildwood at NorthPointe
- Willow Forest
- Willowcreek Ranch
- And others nearby
You get a detailed price in writing after the site walk. The estimate is free.
Tomball Project Questions, Answered
Do you work on smaller homes as well as large estates in Tomball?
Yes. We take on everything from a hall bath refresh in an older home near downtown to a full remodel, addition or new roof on an acreage estate, with the same site walk, detailed price in writing and photo updates on every job.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Tomball?
Inside city limits, yes. The City of Tomball requires a residential roofing permit, and the roofing contractor must carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Outside city limits, Harris County's rules apply instead, and your HOA may still need to approve the shingles. Our roofing page covers what a replacement includes.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Tomball?
In a single-family neighborhood inside city limits, generally not, unless the fence is taller than seven feet. Outside city limits, Harris County requires a permit only for a fence in the floodplain. Either way, check with your HOA before the posts go in.
How do I know if my home is inside Tomball city limits?
Look up your property with the Harris Central Appraisal District. Your record lists every taxing jurisdiction, so if the City of Tomball is on it, you're inside city limits. Or call us and we'll check before the site walk.
Is my Tomball home in the floodplain?
Homes near Willow Creek, Spring Creek and their tributaries can be. Outside city limits, any work in the floodplain needs a Harris County Floodplain Development Permit, and a new structure in a flood zone needs an elevation certificate from a registered surveyor, engineer or architect once it's built. Ask at the site walk and we'll look up your flood zone.
Which Tomball neighborhoods do you work in?
We work all over Tomball, from older homes near downtown and established neighborhoods like Lakewood Forest and Villages of NorthPointe to estates in Willowcreek Ranch and Rosehurst. Don't see yours listed? Call (281) 516-8515 and ask. Deed-restricted neighborhoods often review exterior work, so we build that review time into your schedule.
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