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Home Remodeling · Houston, TXLast reviewed October 2026

6 Best Home Remodeling Contractors in Houston, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 6 remodeling contractors in Houston, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 6 because only 6 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 31, 2026.

Home Remedy, Starz Home Remodeling and Unique Builders and Remodeling Houston lead our list of the six best home remodeling contractors in Houston, TX. All six have at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, a working website, a logo and a staffed address inside the city. We checked each one on October 31, 2026 and list them in the order Google returned them. No company paid to be here.

Written by Priya Nathan6 companies reviewed6 rankedHow We Rank

The Ranking

Our top 6 remodeling contractors in Houston

Remodeling in Houston starts with the house and the ground it sits on. Inside the Loop, bungalows in the Heights and ranch houses in Spring Branch and Oak Forest are decades old, and opening a wall for a kitchen or bath often turns up old wiring, galvanized pipe or settled framing. Flooding is part of the picture too. Many owners remodel after water damage, and in a mapped floodplain a large project can trigger the city's rules for substantial improvements, so ask about that before you sign. Demand stays steady because moving costs more than renovating. Two checks protect you. Texas has no state general contractor license, so the usual lookup does not exist for the company that runs your project. Instead, ask who pulls the permit and whether the company is registered with the City of Houston to do so, and confirm the permit with the Houston Permitting Center. Electricians and air conditioning contractors are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and plumbers by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, so ask for the license numbers of the trades on your job and look them up. Ask every company for proof of insurance as well. The six companies below work across Spring Branch, the Heights, Memorial, Gulfton, west Houston and the Rice area. Some are owner-led shops with their own cabinet warehouse, others are design-build firms with project managers and written change orders. Each profile notes what is published about licensing and warranty and what you should ask for. Several firms do not print a license number on their sites, so do not skip the question.

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  1. 01

    Best for kitchens and custom cabinetry in Spring Branch

    Home Remedy

    4.9(178 Google reviews)
    Best forKitchens, baths and custom cabinetry in Spring Branch and inside the Loop
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 178 Google reviews, an owner with more than 30 years in remodeling and a cabinet warehouse that builds custom cabinets.

    What we like

    • Builds custom cabinets in its own warehouse
    • Reviewers praise daily clean-up
    • Bids and start dates described as fast

    Things to consider

    • Weekday office hours only, closing at 4:30 p.m.

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    Key details
    Best for
    Kitchens, baths and custom cabinetry in Spring Branch and inside the Loop
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    9505 Yupondale Dr
    Credentials
    Fully licensed and insured, as stated by the company
  2. 02

    Best for multi-room remodels with a workmanship warranty

    Starz Home Remodeling

    4.9(216 Google reviews)
    Best forWhole-home projects, kitchens, baths and zero-down financing
    In business22 years
    Warranty5-year workmanship warranty on labor performed by its crews; materials covered by manufacturer warranties
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 216 Google reviews, founded in 2004, with a stated 5-year workmanship warranty and zero-down financing.

    What we like

    • Five-year workmanship warranty on labor
    • Zero-down financing, 12 to 180 month terms
    • Named project managers praised in reviews

    Things to consider

    • Suite address in an office building, so call ahead

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Home additions
    Key details
    Best for
    Whole-home projects, kitchens, baths and zero-down financing
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    9801 Westheimer Rd Ste 1000
    Years in business
    22 years
    Warranty
    5-year workmanship warranty on labor performed by its crews; materials covered by manufacturer warranties
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured, as stated by the company
  3. 03

    Best for bathrooms with a showroom and project manager

    Unique Builders and Remodeling Houston

    4.6(193 Google reviews)
    Best forBathroom and kitchen remodels with a design showroom and project manager
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyAll work backed by a workmanship warranty, as stated on the company website; term not published
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 193 Google reviews, family owned for more than 30 years with an A+ BBB rating stated on its site.

    What we like

    • Showroom staffed by a manager and designer
    • Named project managers praised for communication
    • Licensed specialty trades for electrical and plumbing

    Things to consider

    • Some reviewers mention minor schedule delays

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Home additions
    Key details
    Best for
    Bathroom and kitchen remodels with a design showroom and project manager
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5320 Gulfton St #1
    Warranty
    All work backed by a workmanship warranty, as stated on the company website; term not published
    Credentials
    BBB A+ rating, as stated by the company
  4. 04

    Best for an owner who stands behind the work

    SK Houston Constructions

    4.8(189 Google reviews)
    Best forWhole-home, kitchen and bath remodels with financing
    In businessNot listed
    Warranty1 to 10 year warranty depending on the work, as stated on the company website
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 187 Google reviews, with a reviewer describing the owner replacing wrongly installed doors at his own cost.

    What we like

    • Owner and project managers named in reviews
    • Warranty of 1 to 10 years and 0% financing offers
    • BBB accreditation with an A+ rating, per the site

    Things to consider

    • One review reports changing crews and weak hand-offs to crews

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Home additions
    Key details
    Best for
    Whole-home, kitchen and bath remodels with financing
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5151 Mitchelldale St Suite B2B
    Warranty
    1 to 10 year warranty depending on the work, as stated on the company website
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB accredited, A+ rating, as stated by the company
  5. 05

    Best for design-build with milestone payments

    Artesa Build & Design

    5.0(286 Google reviews)
    Best forDesign-led kitchen, bath and full-home remodels
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyWorkmanship warranty covering issues from poor workmanship for up to 10 years after installation, as stated on the company website
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A perfect 5.0 from 286 Google reviews, with written change orders, milestone payments and a stated 10-year workmanship warranty.

    What we like

    • Written work orders for every change
    • Payments tied to approved milestones
    • Project manager, designer and crew supervisor named

    Things to consider

    • One kitchen client said the cost was at the high end of their budget

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    Key details
    Best for
    Design-led kitchen, bath and full-home remodels
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    2525 Robinhood St Suite 810
    Warranty
    Workmanship warranty covering issues from poor workmanship for up to 10 years after installation, as stated on the company website
    Credentials
    BBB accredited business, as stated by the company
  6. 06

    Best for an owner-led firm with renderings

    HL REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION INC

    5.0(78 Google reviews)
    Best forDesign-led kitchens, baths and additions in Spring Branch and west Houston
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 78 Google reviews, founded by Leymir Rodríguez, with renderings and a project calendar for each stage.

    What we like

    • Owner visits homes to scope and walk through jobs
    • Renderings and budget talks before work starts
    • NKBA certified member logo on the site

    Things to consider

    • 78 reviews is a shorter track record than the larger firms here

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Home additions
    Key details
    Best for
    Design-led kitchens, baths and additions in Spring Branch and west Houston
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    1432 Sherwood Forest St
    Credentials
    NKBA certified member, as shown by a logo on the company site

Side by Side

Compare the top remodeling contractors in Houston

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 6 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Home RemedyKitchens, baths and custom cabinetry in Spring Branch and inside the LoopKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodelingHouston4.9(178)Not listedView
02Starz Home RemodelingWhole-home projects, kitchens, baths and zero-down financingKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Home additionsHouston4.9(216)Not listedView
03Unique Builders and Remodeling HoustonBathroom and kitchen remodels with a design showroom and project managerKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Home additionsHouston4.6(193)Not listedView
04SK Houston ConstructionsWhole-home, kitchen and bath remodels with financingKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Home additionsHouston4.8(189)Not listedView
05Artesa Build & DesignDesign-led kitchen, bath and full-home remodelsKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodelingHouston5.0(286)Not listedView
06HL REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION INCDesign-led kitchens, baths and additions in Spring Branch and west HoustonKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Home additionsHouston5.0(78)Not listedView

Coverage

Remodeling companies serving Houston and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Houston. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best remodeling contractors in Houston

We searched Google Maps for home remodeling contractors, home remodeling companies and kitchen and bathroom remodelers in Houston, then checked every candidate's website, address and reviews. To be listed, a company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, an operational status, a working website, a real logo, at least four real photos and a staffed street address inside the city. We rejected shared virtual-office suites, mailbox addresses, home addresses, lead-generation and doorway sites, national window and bath replacement franchises, firms whose main trade is roofing, restoration or concrete, and companies outside the city limits. Companies are listed in the order Google returned them across the searches. We did not run separate neighborhood searches, so the list is six companies, not ten. Ratings and review counts were read on October 31, 2026. No company paid for a place on this list, and we did not verify license numbers ourselves, so check them with the city and the state.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a remodeling contractor in Houston

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Remodeling companies in Houston FAQs

How do I check a Houston remodeling contractor's license?

Texas has no state general contractor license, so there is no single lookup for the company running your job. Ask who pulls the permit and confirm it with the City of Houston Permitting Center. For electrical and air conditioning work, ask for the contractor's Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) license number and search it on the TDLR site, and for plumbing check the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Get proof of insurance in writing before you pay a deposit.

How much does a home remodel cost in Houston?

Prices depend on the size of the room, the age of the house and the finishes, so the honest answer is to get at least three written quotes for the same scope. Older houses inside the Loop often need electrical, plumbing or framing repairs once walls are open. Ask each company what is included, how change orders are priced, whether permit fees are in the quote and how payments are tied to progress. Several firms on this list offer free estimates or financing.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Houston?

Often, yes. Houston generally requires permits for structural changes and for new or relocated electrical, plumbing and mechanical work, while cosmetic updates such as paint or new cabinets usually do not. Rules also tighten if the house sits in a mapped floodplain and the project is large. Ask the contractor who files the permit, whether the fee is in the quote, and confirm requirements with the Houston Permitting Center before work begins.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
6

Priya Nathan

Staff writer, remodeling and moving

Priya writes the remodeling, moving and cost guides. She spends most of her time reading contracts and estimates, which is where the differences between two apparently identical quotes usually turn up.

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