Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted General Contractor for Houston Homeowners
Finding a general contractor in Houston who shows up, puts the price in writing, and stands behind the work is harder than it should be. That is exactly the problem Penhallow Remodeling Houston solves. Led by Trevor Nash, our Houston team handles kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and whole-home renovations with a fixed written price before any work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every job. If you have been burned by a contractor before, we want to be the last one you ever call. Reach us at (254) 527-5340 for a free estimate with no obligation.
Key Takeaways
- Written price before work starts – the number we quote on day one is the number on your final invoice, guaranteed.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise – if something fails inside the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge.
- Real dollar ranges on this page – kitchen remodels run $14,000-$45,000 in Houston, bathrooms $9,000-$28,000, additions $45,000-$130,000.
- A live person answers 24/7 – no voicemail maze, no answering service, just a real voice on the other end.
- Free estimate – call (254) 527-5340 and we will walk your project with you at no cost.
Styles & brands we work with
Construction Company
A construction company is the entity that pulls your project together, managing everything from permits and subcontractors to inspections and material deliveries, so you do not have to coordinate a dozen moving parts yourself. When you need structural work, additions, or a remodel that touches plumbing, electrical, and framing all at once, that is when a licensed contractor is non-negotiable. Penhallow Remodeling Houston functions as your single point of accountability, with Trevor Nash overseeing every phase personally. Kitchen remodels in Houston typically run $14,000-$45,000, bathroom remodels $9,000-$28,000, and home additions $45,000-$130,000 depending on scope.
Who Runs the Job Site
Every Penhallow job is managed by a background-checked, uniformed crew. You know exactly who is walking through your door each morning. The same standard applies whether we are remodeling a primary bath in Katy or converting a garage in Richmond.
Materials Behind the Work
We source from recognized trade brands like KraftMaid cabinetry and James Hardie siding. That matters because a ten-year-looking kitchen should not be built on two-year materials. The products behind our guarantee are as deliberate as the guarantee itself.
Remodeling Contractor
A remodeling contractor specializes in transforming existing spaces rather than building from the ground up, which requires a different skill set than new construction, one that works around load-bearing walls, existing plumbing, and the surprises hidden behind old drywall. You call one when the layout no longer works, the finishes are dated, or the space simply does not function for how your family lives. Penhallow Remodeling Houston handles kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home remodels with written pricing up front and a 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every square foot. A walk-in shower installation in Houston runs $4,500-$12,000; a tub-to-shower conversion $3,500-$10,000; countertops $2,000-$6,500.
What Surprises Cost Homeowners
Open a wall in a 1960s ranch in Deer Park and you might find cast iron pipe that is been failing quietly for years. We price for what we can see and explain exactly what happens if we find something unexpected, before we ever touch a hammer.
Real Numbers Before Demo Day
Cabinet installation in Houston runs $4,000-$13,000. Backsplash installation $800-$2,500. You will know these numbers in writing before the first cabinet is pulled. No verbal ballparks, no “we will see when we get in there.”
Licensed General Contractor
A licensed general contractor carries the credentials to pull permits, schedule inspections, and legally perform the scope of work your remodel requires, which protects you if something goes wrong and ensures the city signs off on the final product. In Houston, many remodeling projects require permits, and an unlicensed operator can leave you with work that no inspector ever approved. Penhallow Remodeling Houston is our General Contractor in Houston, and we pull permits and pass inspections on every project where they apply. Garage conversions in the Houston area run $30,000-$80,000; ADU construction $90,000-$220,000; home additions $45,000-$130,000, all permitted and inspected.
Permits, Pulled and Passed
We handle the paperwork, schedule the inspections, and keep records of every sign-off. You do not chase down the city. That is part of what the license is for.
Inspections That Protect You
When an inspector passes our framing, electrical, and plumbing work, that is documented proof your home was built to code, not just a handshake. The Kingswell Guarantee, established in 2004, requires a written price before work starts and a written guarantee on every project.
Residential General Contractor
A residential general contractor works exclusively on homes, not commercial buildings, which means they understand residential codes, homeowner expectations, and the reality that you are living in the space while the work happens. You need one when the project is too complex for a single trade, when plumbing needs to move, when joists need to be reinforced, when a wall comes down. Penhallow Remodeling Houston is a residential general contractor, and we treat your home the way we would want ours treated, clean site every evening, dust barriers where they matter, and a written arrival window we actually honor. We also serve as General Contractor - Galena Park for homeowners in that area. A paver patio installation in Houston runs $3,500-$11,000; a paver driveway $7,000-$18,000.
Living Through a Remodel
We set up containment to keep dust out of the rest of the house and clean up every day before we leave. The Kingswell Way is simple: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
The Difference in Small Jobs
A bathroom vanity installation runs $800-$3,000. Small, yes. But the same written guarantee and the same background-checked crew apply. Small jobs get the same standard as the five-figure ones.
Hire a General Contractor
You hire a general contractor when the project has multiple trades, structural implications, or a price tag north of a few thousand dollars, because the contractor is the one who sequences the work so the plumber is not waiting on the framer and the electrician is not cutting into fresh drywall. Hiring the wrong one is more expensive than hiring the right one, since ripping out and redoing bad work costs double. Penhallow Remodeling Houston gives you a written price before work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. We also serve as our General Contractor in South Houston for projects in that community. A kitchen remodel in Houston runs $14,000-$45,000; a small kitchen remodel $9,000-$20,000; a shower replacement $3,000-$8,500.
Red Flags When Bidding
A contractor who will not put a number in writing before demo day is telling you something. So is one who cannot produce a license or a reference from a job completed six months ago. Ask. Then compare to what we hand you on day one.
Questions Worth Asking
Who will be on-site every day? What happens if the tile cracks in eight months? What permits does this need? We answer all three before you sign. In writing.
General Contractor Services
General contractor services encompass everything from pulling permits and scheduling inspections to managing subcontractors, ordering materials, and keeping the project on schedule and on budget, which is the invisible work that determines whether your remodel finishes in eight weeks or eight months. You need them on any project where multiple trades overlap or where walls, plumbing, or structure are involved. Penhallow Remodeling Houston offers full-service general contracting for kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home remodels across the Houston metro. Download our General Contractor Maintenance Checklist for Houston Homeowners to prepare for your project. A kitchen island installation runs $3,000-$10,000; impact window installation $8,000-$25,000; window replacement $4,500-$15,000.
Sequencing Subcontractors
The order matters more than most people realize. Demo before plumbing, plumbing before rough electrical, drywall after both, tile after drywall. Getting this wrong adds weeks. We get it right because we have done it hundreds of times.
Material Procurement
We order KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, Kohler and Moen fixtures, and we track lead times so materials are on-site before the crew is ready for them. No waiting two weeks for a cabinet that should have been ordered on day one.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service
We install KraftMaid cabinetry across Houston kitchens, and we know their ordering system well enough to get your cabinet layout right the first time. Stock and semi-custom lines both work, depending on your kitchen’s footprint and your budget. The line you choose changes the price, and we walk you through exactly where the dollars go.
James Hardie fiber cement siding is another product we install regularly, and we are familiar with the specific installation requirements that make its warranty valid. Houston’s humidity and storm seasons are hard on siding, and Hardie holds up better than wood in this climate. Tuff Shed structures occasionally come up in backyard projects we manage, and we are comfortable coordinating their arrival with site prep. Whether you have KraftMaid, James Hardie, Tuff Shed, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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After
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After
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water stains on ceilings or walls. In Houston, a slow leak from a failing shower pan or window flashing gets worse with every rain event. By the time you see the stain, the damage behind it is already spreading.
- Cracks above doorways or windows. Houston’s clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, and a hairline crack can mean simple settling or a shifting foundation. A general contractor can tell the difference before you invest in the wrong fix.
- Tiles cracking or grout crumbling in a wet area. Your shower’s cement board substrate (the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile) may have failed. Water intrusion behind tile means mold and structural rot if left alone.
- Doors that stick or no longer latch. This is often a sign the house is moving. Not always serious, but never something to ignore, especially in older homes in Aldine or South Houston.
- Kitchen or bath that simply does not function. If you have been living with a layout that fights you every day for years, that is a real problem with a real solution. A remodel fixes it and adds usable square footage of daily life.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Initial call and in-home walkthrough. Trevor Nash or a senior project lead walks the space with you, measures, photographs, and asks about how you actually live in the house. You get a written price after this visit, not before we have looked at the framing and the plumbing.
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Written proposal and scope of work. We hand you a line-item number, a written arrival window, and a written guarantee. The price on day one is the price on the invoice. No change orders unless you change something.
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Permits and material ordering. We pull permits where required, schedule inspections, and order all materials with lead times factored in. Your cabinets and countertops are on-site or scheduled before demo starts.
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Construction with daily clean-up. Our uniformed, background-checked crew shows up in the window we gave you. We contain dust, protect floors, and clean up at the end of every day. You can live in your home while we work.
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Final walkthrough and 365-Day Done Right Promise activation. We walk the finished project with you, note any concerns, and hand you the written guarantee. If something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. Free second visit, no re-inspection fee.
How Much Does General Contractor Cost in Houston?
A typical kitchen remodel in Houston runs $14,000-$45,000 depending on layout changes, cabinet line, and countertop material. Small kitchens run $9,000-$20,000. Bathrooms run $9,000-$28,000. Whole-home remodels and additions climb from there: a garage conversion runs $30,000-$80,000, an ADU $90,000-$220,000, and a home addition $45,000-$130,000.
What moves the number: whether you move plumbing and electrical (adds cost), whether you choose stock or custom cabinetry (broad range), and whether you are doing a surface refresh or pulling walls down to studs. How to avoid overpaying: get a written line-item estimate and refuse to sign anything that says “estimate subject to change.” What is included in a free estimate from Penhallow Remodeling Houston: a full scope review, a written price, a written arrival window, and a written guarantee. Call (254) 527-5340 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Our Service Area Near Houston
Penhallow Remodeling Houston serves homeowners across the greater Houston metro. We work in Houston, Katy, and The Woodlands daily, and we regularly schedule projects in Richmond, Tomball, Baytown, Rosenberg, Deer Park, Mission Bend, Fresno, South Houston, and Aldine. Typical project starts in the metro run one to three weeks from a signed proposal depending on permitting. Call (254) 527-5340 to confirm your address is in our service area.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About General Contractor in Houston
A general contractor is the professional who manages your entire remodeling project: the permits, the subcontractors, the materials, the schedule, and the inspections. You hire one company to coordinate everything rather than chasing electricians, plumbers, and tilers yourself. Penhallow Remodeling Houston is a licensed general contractor led by Trevor Nash, serving Houston homeowners with written pricing and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project.
A kitchen or bathroom remodel in Houston typically takes 4-10 weeks depending on scope and permitting. Structural work and additions run longer, often 12-20 weeks. We give you a written arrival window in your proposal, and we honor it. Call (254) 527-5340 for a realistic timeline on your specific project.
Kitchen remodels run $14,000-$45,000, bathrooms $9,000-$28,000, and home additions $45,000-$130,000 in the Houston market. Smaller projects fall below those ranges: a backsplash runs $800-$2,500, a vanity installation $800-$3,000. The free estimate from Penhallow Remodeling Houston gives you an exact written number, not a range. Call (254) 527-5340 to schedule yours.
Yes. We install KraftMaid cabinetry and James Hardie siding regularly across Houston, and we know the specific installation requirements for both. We also install Cambria and Silestone countertops, Kohler and Moen fixtures, and more. The brands behind your guarantee matter, and we choose ours carefully.
We are not an emergency restoration company, but a live person answers our phone 24/7 at (254) 527-5340. If you have a failed remodel, a leak, or a structural concern that needs immediate attention, call us. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit or whether you need a specialist first.
Every project carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work fails inside the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. There is no service call fee, no re-inspection fee, and no argument. This guarantee is part of the Kingswell Guarantee, established in 2004 and required on every project.
Clear a path to the space we are remodeling, move valuables out of the area, and have a list of what is not working for you about the current space. You do not need to clean for us. We will measure and photograph during the walkthrough, and you will have a written price soon after. Call (254) 527-5340 to schedule the free estimate.
Schedule Your General Contractor Service in Houston Today
Call (254) 527-5340 to schedule your free estimate with Penhallow Remodeling Houston. You will get a written price before any work starts, a written arrival window, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Talk to Trevor Nash or a member of our Houston team today, no obligation, no pressure.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Houston, serving Houston since the Kingswell founding in 2004.
