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Top 10 general contractors in Houston, TX

Homeowners agree: these Houston general contractors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Backbone Plumbing

Backbone Plumbing

New on HomeGuide
18+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
Backbone Plumbing, founded in 2007, is a trusted name in the Houston, Texas area for all residential and commercial plumbing needs. With a team of highly experienced and skilled professionals, they guarantee quality services, exceptional efficiency, and utmost client satisfaction. There's no project too big or too small for Backbone Plumbing. They are known for their proficiency in managing diverse projects including tankless water heater installation, drain cleaning, and plumbing remodels. Choose Backbone Plumbing for reliable, top-notch plumbing services.
CS Inner City Contracting

CS Inner City Contracting

New on HomeGuide
9+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
We are a veteran owned company and most of the employees are veterans, we specialize in roofing,siding,drywall repair,fencing,painting. We try to communicate with our customers to provide the best possible service.
Brixxs Property Soultions

Brixxs Property Soultions

New on HomeGuide
8+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
Hey, I’m Bryan Moreno, owner of Brixxs Property Solutions. I’ve spent years honing my craft through real-world experience and a deep passion for building and improving homes the right way. I genuinely love what I do! taking something worn or unfinished and turning it into a space that feels just right for you and your family!! We pay attention with care to every detail. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, I make sure you're always in the loop, comfortable with the process, and confident in the work. I’ve learned over the years that great results come from real communication, skilled craftsmanship, and showing up for people,
AMC Construction LLC

AMC Construction LLC

5.0Exceptional(5)
1 hire on HomeGuide
6+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
Nayef A. says, "Amazing service, quick and reliable, very helpful, fair prices, good quality, everything was perfect and very fast at a reasonable price" Read more
ALL HOME SERVICES LLC

ALL HOME SERVICES LLC

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
7+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
Valerie S. says, "Excellent Job, would recommend to anyone to give them a try, they got all my switches and plugs replaced in no time!" Read more
Southwest Building & Remodeling

Southwest Building & Remodeling

5.0(1)
Offers online services
5 hires on HomeGuide
30+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
Juanita H. says, "Project is still going on. Waiting on permits from the city." Read more
Rivera R Drywall & Pintura

Rivera R Drywall & Pintura

New on HomeGuide
Serves Houston, TX
Hi, I’m Romulo from Rivera R Drywall & Painting. We provide professional drywall repair, texture application, and interior/exterior painting services for residential and commercial properties. We’re fully equipped, experienced, and carry liability insurance for your peace of mind. We focus on delivering clean finishes, on-time service, and reliable work. Your satisfaction is our priority.
JR Electric

JR Electric

5.0(1)
3+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
Eliana C. says, "JR Electric helped me get and install my 26KW generac generator! Javier was quick and made sure to explain everything to be before leaving! I would hire them again!" Read more
Custom Builds & Renovation/ HVAC

Custom Builds & Renovation/ HVAC

New on HomeGuide
22+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
We provide quality and professional work. We take pride in what we do.. we are always on time and flexible to work around your schedule.
Renovations And Remodeling Construction Inc

Renovations And Remodeling Construction Inc

5.0Exceptional(7)
Offers online services
4 hires on HomeGuide
24+ years in business
Serves Houston, TX
William J. says, "They listen to me and they help me create my vision to what I am looking for when it comes to my home... they work with me and my budget.... They get a five star in my book... And the quality of work they do is some of the best work I've seen in years" Read more

Your General Contracting questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much do local general contractors charge?

General contractors charge 10% to 20% of the total construction cost, known as "cost-plus." Some building contractors charge a flat fee based on the project but rarely charge an hourly rate. Home improvement contractors pay on your behalf for all materials, subcontractors, services, and permits.

What does a residential general contractor do?

Licensed general contractors manage and coordinate the entire building process. A general contractor estimates the job, provides the materials and tools, and hires specialized subcontractors for the construction work. Remodeling contractors can perform electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or build a house

Why use a general building contractor?

A general contractor saves you time, resolves any problems, and ensures the construction follows code requirements. General contractors have a network of experienced, licensed, and insured subcontractors to properly build any project. Home contractors also source all the materials, tools, and permits and pay for them on your behalf.

Common projects to hire a licensed general contractor are home, bathroom, kitchen, and basement remodeling.

How do I find a good general contractor?

Start by searching our list of construction companies near you. After finding contractors in your area:

  • Get at least three estimates from building contractors to compare.
  • Ask for references and to see a portfolio of their past work.
  • Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
  • Call references, read their reviews, and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Ask for a full itemized contract in writing in case of a dispute.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

What questions to ask a general contractor before hiring?

Ask these questions upfront before hiring:

  • How long have you been a general contractor?
  • How many similar projects have you built?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Can I see your portfolio?
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • Have there been any lawsuits against your company?
  • How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
  • Who's the project manager?
  • What qualities do you look for in subcontractors?
  • What hours do you and your crew work?
  • How long will the project take?
  • What permits do I need, and will you obtain them?
  • What does your warranty policy include?
  • Can you provide me a written estimate or contract with a breakdown of all costs?
  • What is the structure of the payment agreements?
  • Do you offer in-house financing?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Do general contractors need insurance?

A general contractor assumes responsibility for the project and should be licensed and insured. Ask for a potential contractor's license number and proof of insurance before hiring. Ask your local building department for licensing requirements, then verify the licensing on the state's licensing board website.

Reviews for Houston general contractors

Recent success stories from people in the Houston area.
Fay A.
Very efficient hard worker with amazingly reasonable prices. Helped with a broken washer that was originally quoted thousands for, for a quarter of the cost.
AMC Construction LLC
Trevor W.
It's really hard to find a contractor that you can trust. This company is one that I put my trust in and it paid off big! They did exactly what they said they would and more! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor!
Renovations and Remodeling Construction Inc
Hera J.
Mr. Guzman is extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient with each job he performed for my home renovations. He has exceeded our expectations with the beautiful work he has done for my bathrooms, bedrooms and full kitchen remodel. He has provided his expert feedback and affordable options for each material used and labor performed to have a beautiful design for our home. He works extremely well in pricing and knows what to do from building homes starting from the ground up. He worked on our pipes, electrical issues and any major concern that needed to be fixed. I would highly recommend him for ANY HOME OR COMMERCIAL remodeling, pipes, electrical, outdoor fences, roof, kitchen, bath, bedrooms, living room, backyard, water systems, stairways, fireplace, you name it - this is your guy!
Guzman's tile and remodeling
Shelly L.
I reached out to in regards to wall tiles in my kitchen.Miguel was quick to respond and reasonable on price.i decided to schedule with him to handle my project.From start to finish Miguel was amazing and i could not be happier with my kitchen. He did amazing work and cleaned up after his project like it never happened.He will be my go to person for all of my upgrades going forward! Thank you Miguel for excellent work!!!!
Home Makeover guy
Brian B.
We got them to come out and give us an estimate on replacement of our old aluminum single pane drafty windows, Joel was very knowledgeable about the new technology on windows available in the current market. We selected a window company we heard alot about with almost every company that quoted us. We felt more Joel was the person we where more comfortable and could rely on to get us what we where looking for. Once custom made windows came in, we scheduled a day to start installation. Took 3 days to complete, we are completely satisfied with there work, they came out daily and prep are where windows where being removed, covered my floors with drop clothes and furnishings with plastic, cleaned up promptly, and did a wonderful job on the install. We will definitely call them again for any of our future home improvement needs.
Honest Remodeling
Kametra J.
I love her professional conversations and how fast everything got done. Keiarri made me feel safe in my decision to renovate and everything came with a reasonable price. 10/10 highly recommended for anyone who’s looking to bring a sparkle to their home.
Pink Lady Renovation
Carly
we hired them for our bathroom remodel and they did exceptionally well.
TREPIC Construction
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