
Harris County · Serving since 2005
West University Place Remodeling & Renovation
West U projects demand precision — tight lots, strict city review, and clients who notice a sixteenth of an inch. That is the work our finish carpenters prefer.
Fully Insured
$2M general liability · workers' compensation
5-Year Warranty
Written craftsmanship warranty on every project
Financing Available
Through HFS Financial — fast online application
4.9★ from 412 Reviews
Google, Houzz, and BBB A+ accredited
West University Place housing stock
What we find behind the walls in West University Place
West University Place is a mix of 1920s–1940s original cottages and 1995-and-newer three-story custom homes on 50-foot lots, where every square inch of storage matters.
In the newer three-story homes we redesign kitchens for real storage, add butler's pantries, and build library and mudroom millwork. In original cottages we do careful sympathetic renovation — keeping the character while replacing everything mechanical.
Permitting in West University Place
The City of West University Place requires detailed plan submittal, tree protection, and strict adherence to setbacks and coverage limits. Parking and staging plans matter on these narrow streets, and we prepare both.
Typical West University Place investment
West U kitchens generally run $140,000 to $275,000; full-house renovations $400,000 and up.
Most requested projects in West University Place
- Kitchen redesign for storage in narrow footprints
- Custom library and mudroom millwork
- Third-floor and primary bath renovation
- Sympathetic 1930s cottage renovation
Neighborhoods we serve
- West University Place
- Southside Place
- Colonial Terrace
- Rice Court
- Weslayan
Services
What we build in West University Place
Every service below is available throughout the city, managed by one dedicated project manager from design through warranty.
Kitchen Remodeling in West University Place
Full-gut kitchen renovations with custom cabinetry, stone counters, layered lighting, and layouts built around how you actually cook.
Explore Kitchen Remodeling in West University Place →Bathroom Remodeling in West University Place
Curbless walk-in showers, Schluter waterproofing, custom tile, and vanities built to fit the room rather than the box store.
Explore Bathroom Remodeling in West University Place →Whole Home Remodeling in West University Place
Coordinated top-to-bottom renovations — layout, mechanicals, millwork, and finishes — managed as one schedule and one contract.
Explore Whole Home Remodeling in West University Place →Home Additions in West University Place
Room additions, primary suites, sunrooms, garage conversions, and second stories that match your existing brick, roofline, and trim.
Explore Home Additions in West University Place →Aging-in-Place Remodeling in West University Place
Curbless showers, widened doorways, blocked walls for future grab bars, and lever hardware — accessibility that looks residential, not clinical.
Interior Renovations in West University Place
Opening walls, raising ceilings, replacing windows and doors, and reworking lighting to modernize a dated floor plan.
Custom Cabinetry in West University Place
Shop-built inset and full-overlay cabinetry, built-ins, mudroom lockers, and libraries in paint-grade and white oak.
Flooring in West University Place
Engineered and solid hardwood, large-format porcelain, natural stone, and moisture-managed slab preparation for Houston's clay soils.
Painting in West University Place
Interior and exterior painting with proper prep — caulk, patch, prime, and two finish coats in Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore.
Trim Carpentry in West University Place
Crown, casing, wainscot, coffered and beamed ceilings, stair parts, and mantels installed by finish carpenters on staff.
Reviews
What Houston homeowners say
"I am in the process of building a custom home. Al Heathcock helped me design the home and drew up the floor plans which are now in effect. Al was very responsive to my desires for the home and very creative in the design of rooms, closets, and bathrooms. I had never built a custom home and was unfamiliar with the many choices available in the building of a home. Al worked closely with my contractor to present choices in the foundation, structure, and finishing of the home. I would say that Al is very competent in any design project presented to him. I also want to say that in addition to his competence in his field, his character is of most importance. He is a very kind, gentle person, completely honest and trustworthy. I learned very early that if Al said he would do something, he would do it exactly when he said. He never failed in keeping his word and was never late to an appointment. I do not hesitate to recommend him for any home design project."
"We interviewed four contractors. Century Builders was the only one who showed up with a tape measure, asked how we cook, and then told us honestly that our original plan would waste money. The kitchen is stunning and they finished two days early."
"The Schluter waterproofing detail they photographed and emailed to me before the tile went up told me everything about how this company works. Two years later, not one crack in the grout."
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Remodeling in West University Place? Let's talk.
Your consultation is free, takes about an hour, and ends with honest numbers for your home — not a sales presentation.
