The Best General Contractors in Houston

Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas, with a population of just over 2.3 million people. Modern technology and old world architecture co-exist in this busy metropolis. It is the home of the Houston Space Center, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex, as well as Houston’s Grand Opera, and the Historic District with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants.

Houston is also home to some of the richest residents in the state. They reside in neighborhoods in the Inner Loop, wherein are some of the most coveted home— The Heights, Bellaire, River Oaks, and Meyerland. The Houston Business Journal named Bellaire the richest suburb in Texas with its median household income of $187,805. Here, older homes are combined with new construction. Victorian-era and Colonial Revival houses, charming Craftsman and bungalows, and modern contemporary homes abound in these upscale streets.

The city has suffered intense flooding during the past three years. The 2015 Memorial Day Flood, the 2016 Tax Day Flood, and the floods brought by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 inundated neighborhoods. While many homes were devastated, others were renovated and rebuilt by some of the top houston-remodeling-contractors in the city.

These talented contractors are building and renovating excellent homes throughout the Space City, of which the top 15 are listed here. These contractors were selected and ranked based on their prestigious awards, extensive recognition, and glowing client reviews.

1) Superior Renovations & Construction

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Superior Renovations & Construction is a full-service general contractor that renovates and builds superior custom homes in the Greater Houston area. For more than 10 years, the Woodlands-based business has helped families by restoring and renovating their homes, from updating rooms to saving it from water damage. After Hurricane Harvey, the firm is one of the many companies who moved to help homeowners all over the city recover their homes.

The firm’s specialties are kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as outdoor additions, decks, patios, and outdoor kitchens. Its projects range from contemporary spaces in soft palettes, to grand Southern-inspired designs with rustic elements. Its homes can be seen in  various neighborhoods in the inner loop, from The Woodlands to Tomball.

2) Morning Star Builders

Morning Star Builders is a custom home builder and full-service renovator serving the Northwest Houston area. This design-build company is known for its energy efficient and luxurious homes. It is part of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program—an invitation-only network of approximately 100 of the South’s top custom home builders brought together by Southern Living Magazine. In addition to this, it has also won four GHBA Prism Awards in 2016 for its remodels.

The firm is led by COO Ted Cummins. A Graduate Master Builder and a Certified Green Professional, Cummins brings creative passion through his award-winning designs. Along with ensuring the company runs smoothly, he is also passionate about community and charity work. He and the firm participate in Habitat for Humanity and HomeAid Houston.

3) The LaRocque Group

The LaRocque Group is a boutique design-build company known for remodeling exquisite bathrooms, kitchens, and specialty rooms, as well as crafting custom homes from the ground up. Its work is defined by rustic elements and materials married with modern house plans and layouts for a more efficient and contemporary home. The exquisite craftsmanship of its remodels have earned the firm two Prism Awards from the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) for Best Outdoor Living and Best Bathroom Remodel in 2014.

The photo above is an example of the firm’s work on specialty rooms. The home’s original family room has been transformed into a sumptuous lounge that blends light-tone traditional elements and a rustic, masculine vibe.

4) Tell-Projects

A handyman provider and a full-service renovator, Tell-Projects has been serving the Houston area for 15 years with high-quality builds and excellent customer service. The firm offers kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flood restorations, and whole-house renovations of single family homes.

The firm’s team of remodeling specialists is headed by principal Ellie Miesel. She sees to it that each employee participates in an intense 4-month training with their lead contractor to ensure consistent quality and service to customers. In addition, each employee establishes at least one area of expertise that goes beyond the basic handyman and home renovation skills required.

The firm’s portfolio holds a variety of remodeling projects in traditional and modern styles. Homes range from quaint rustic ranches to two-story Southern houses, while its kitchen and bathrooms boast eclectic and contemporary styles.

5) Black and White Construction

Black and White Construction is a full-service contractor specializing in high-end renovations and custom homes. The firm is notable for their exquisite bathroom and kitchen remodels using a mix of materials such as intricate mosaic tiles, marble, and copper hardware. The firm once used reclaimed wood beams from the old home of the Waters family in Sienna Plantation. The wood was 130 years old at the time it was cut, making it nearly 300 years old when it was installed by the firm in a remodeled home-turned-art gallery.

Initially founded in 2006 with the goal of buying land on which to build, the firm grew under the care of Greg Simmons into a design-build firm with a more customer-centric approach. Simmons has completed over 500 structures ranging from low cost, first-time ownership homes to multi-million dollar dream homes, as well as renovations and additions. In addition to Texas, he has built in the states of California and New Mexico.

6) Charanza Contracting, Inc.

Charanza Contracting, Inc. prides itself on its successful and established history as one of the premier remodeling contractors in the Greater Houston area. With specialties in remodeling, renovations, and new construction, this firm has built and renovated numerous homes since its founding in 1987. Whether its a condo in the metro area or a classic Texas ranch on a sprawling hillside, the firm does everything to tailor fit homes to its clients wants and needs.

Kenneth Charanza founded the firm after a successful stint in a Houston custom estate home company in the 1980’s. A Certified Graduate Remodeler and Graduate Master Builder, Charanza served on the Board of Directors for the Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) and chaired the Special Event Charity Project Committee. Under his leadership, the firm won a 2018 TAB Star Award for Best Bathroom Renovation Under $55K.

The firm achieves its projects’ varied looks by using materials both found in the area and imported from other states. Texas limestone and Ohio pine timbers are seen in its barn and ranch projects, while unique backsplashes, custom cabinetry, and granite and marble countertops abound in its kitchen and bathroom remodels.