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General contractors in Houston

The 8 general contractors from Google's results for Houston, Texas, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$17,500 – $53,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$88,000 – $308,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$132 – $350per sq ft
Houston vs US
-12%well below the US median

Licensing in Texas. Texas has no state license for general contractors or remodelers. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work does need a state license.

Number 1: Rightchoice Construction

5.0(15)out of 5, from 15 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Right Choice Construction is a turnkey commercial general contractor in Houston, taking on corporate remodels, tenant buildouts and industrial construction. Its team manages budgeting, design coordination, procurement, scheduling and on-site supervision through the end of construction.

(832) 450-4999 2238 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005

Number 2: Texas General

4.9(50)out of 5, from 50 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Texas General Contractors specializes in rebuilding after disasters in the Houston area, covering fire and smoke damage, water damage and mold remediation. The team also manages insurance reconstruction work, guiding property owners through the claims process during recovery.

(936) 628-5566 4601 S Wayside Dr, Houston, TX 77087

Number 3: Garrison Construction Group

5.0(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Garrison Construction Group is a commercial general contractor in Houston that also works in Austin and Dallas. Its projects include corporate interiors, office, industrial and retail buildings, capital improvements and ground-up new builds, managed from preconstruction to closeout.

(713) 275-3310 6363 Woodway Dr Ste 1150, Houston, TX 77057

Number 4: Houston Contractors

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Houston Contractors works as a general contractor in Houston, Texas.

(713) 349-9434 4001 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092

Number 5: Home

4.8(38)out of 5, from 38 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

This Houston, Texas, business works as a general contractor.

(713) 843-3700 3825 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092

Number 6: General Contractors

No Google reviews yetHouston

This business provides general contracting in Houston, Texas.

Number 7: Grey Stone Construction

No Google reviews yetHouston

Greystone Construction is a commercial general contractor centered on Cincinnati and the rest of Ohio. It builds for retail, industrial, warehousing, multifamily and senior housing clients, using general construction, design-build and construction management delivery methods.

Number 8: Marlin Commercial

No Google reviews yetHouston

Marlin Commercial Contractors is a Houston-area general contractor working on commercial buildings. Its projects include new design/build construction, tenant finish-outs, retail and industrial buildings, tilt wall construction and renovations of existing offices and buildings.

What general contractors charge in Houston

In Houston, a single-room renovation typically costs $17,500 – $53,000. Remodeling labor in Houston runs about 12% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Texas or Houston licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors houston", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in Houston: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.