Question 1

Is the initial consultation really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We spend 60 to 90 minutes at your home, measure the space, discuss what is not working, and give you honest investment ranges. There is no fee and no obligation. We only charge once you engage us for design work.

Question 2

How far out are you booking?

Accepted Answer

Design typically begins within two to three days of a signed design agreement. Construction start dates are generally six to ten weeks out for bathrooms and eight to fourteen weeks out for kitchens, whole-home projects, and additions.

Question 3

Do I need to have my design finished before calling you?

Accepted Answer

No. Most clients come to us with photos and a rough idea. Our designer develops the floor plan, elevations, and renderings. If you already have an architect or designer, we are happy to build from their drawings.

Question 4

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

The Greater Houston area, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, Bellaire, West University, Spring, Cypress, and League City.

Question 5

Do you take small projects?

Accepted Answer

We focus on projects starting around $25,000. Below that, a specialty trade contractor will usually serve you better and cost less, and we are glad to refer one.

Question 6

Can I see a project in progress?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With the homeowner's permission we arrange job-site visits for serious clients. Seeing our dust containment and rough-in work tells you more than any photo gallery.

Question 7

What does a kitchen remodel cost in Houston?

Accepted Answer

A same-footprint refresh generally runs $45,000 to $85,000. A full renovation with a new layout runs $85,000 to $175,000. Structural and luxury kitchens begin around $175,000. Your consultation includes a specific range for your home.

Question 8

What does a bathroom remodel cost?

Accepted Answer

Hall and guest baths generally run $28,000 to $48,000. Primary baths run $55,000 to $110,000. Luxury primary suites with walls moved and specialty plumbing run $110,000 and up.

Question 9

Why are your estimates higher than some bids I have received?

Accepted Answer

Our proposals include permits, engineering, licensed subcontractors, dust containment, protection, dumpsters, a portable restroom, project management, cleanup, and a five-year warranty. Low bids typically exclude several of those and recover the difference through change orders.

Question 10

Is the estimate fixed or is it an allowance?

Accepted Answer

It is a fixed-price contract. Selections you have not made yet are carried as clearly stated allowances with a dollar figure, and we reconcile them in writing when you make the selection.

Question 11

How much should I hold back for contingencies?

Accepted Answer

We recommend 8 to 10 percent for a same-footprint remodel and 12 to 15 percent for anything structural or in a home built before 1975, where surprises behind the walls are more likely.

Question 12

What is your payment schedule?

Accepted Answer

A deposit at contract signing, then progress payments tied to completed milestones — demolition, rough-in, drywall, cabinetry, and finishes. A meaningful final payment is held until your punch list is complete.

Question 13

Will my remodel increase my home's value?

Accepted Answer

In the Houston market, kitchen and primary bath remodels typically return 55 to 75 percent of cost at resale, and considerably more if the existing space was dated enough to deter buyers. Additions vary widely by neighborhood price ceiling.

Question 14

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer 0% for 12 months on qualifying projects, fixed-rate installment loans from 36 to 180 months, and reduced-payment plans. We also coordinate directly with home equity lenders and their draw schedules.

Question 15

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Accepted Answer

Six to ten weeks of construction for a same-footprint kitchen, and ten to sixteen weeks when walls move or structural work is involved. Design and selections add another four to eight weeks before construction begins.

Question 16

How long does a bathroom take?

Accepted Answer

Three to five weeks for a hall bath and five to eight weeks for a primary bath. Custom glass and stone fabrication are usually the longest lead items.

Question 17

How long does a whole-home remodel take?

Accepted Answer

Typically twelve to twenty-six weeks of construction depending on square footage and whether structural work, re-roofing, or mechanical replacement is included.

Question 18

How long does an addition take?

Accepted Answer

Plan on four to eight weeks for design and engineering, four to ten weeks for permitting depending on the jurisdiction, and sixteen to thirty weeks of construction.

Question 19

What causes delays?

Accepted Answer

In order of frequency: late client selections, custom material lead times, permit review, weather during foundation and framing, and conditions discovered behind existing walls. We publish a schedule and tell you immediately when something moves.

Question 20

Do you work on multiple jobs at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but each project has a dedicated project manager and lead carpenter, and we cap the number of active jobs per manager so your site is staffed every working day.

Straight answers about remodeling in Houston

45 questions, answered honestly

Getting Started

Cost & Budget

Timeline

Living Through It

Licensing & Warranty

Design & Materials

Houston Specifics

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Straight answers about remodeling in Houston

45 questions, answered honestly

Getting Started

Is the initial consultation really free?

How far out are you booking?

Do I need to have my design finished before calling you?

What areas do you serve?

Do you take small projects?

Can I see a project in progress?

Cost & Budget

What does a kitchen remodel cost in Houston?

What does a bathroom remodel cost?

Why are your estimates higher than some bids I have received?

Is the estimate fixed or is it an allowance?

How much should I hold back for contingencies?

What is your payment schedule?

Will my remodel increase my home's value?

Do you offer financing?

Timeline

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

How long does a bathroom take?

How long does a whole-home remodel take?

How long does an addition take?

What causes delays?

Do you work on multiple jobs at once?

Living Through It

Can I stay in my home during construction?

How do you control dust?

Will I have a kitchen during a kitchen remodel?

What are your working hours?

Who will be in my home?

What about my pets?

Do you provide a dumpster and restroom?

Licensing & Warranty

Are you insured?

Do I need a permit for my remodel?

What does your warranty cover?

What is not covered by the warranty?

Do you handle HOA approvals?

Are your subcontractors licensed?

Design & Materials

Can I supply my own materials?

Quartz or natural stone?

Are your cabinets custom?

Can you match my existing hardwood floors?

Is engineered wood a good choice in Houston?

Can you remove a load-bearing wall?

Do you do 3D renderings?

Houston Specifics

How do Houston's clay soils affect a remodel?

Do you handle flood-damaged homes?

How do you handle humidity and mold prevention?

Do you work in older Bellaire and West University homes?

Can you work around hurricane season?

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