Houston Remodeling Contractor Reviews: How to Choose the Best

Choosing Houston Remodeling Contractors

Houston has 2,500+ remodeling contractors. Tell Projects helps homeowners identify quality contractors through verification of licensing, insurance, reviews, and transparent pricing.

Essential Contractor Verification

• Texas License: Verify Residential Building Contractor (RBC) license at TDLR website
• Insurance: Minimum $1M general liability + workers comp (protects you from liability)
• Local References: 3+ Houston-area references from last 12 months, call them
• Physical Address: Legitimate Houston business address, not just PO box
• Written Contract: Detailed scope, timeline, payment schedule, change order process
• Warranty: Minimum 1-year labor warranty, manufacturer warranties on materials

Red Flags to Avoid

Cash-only payments, pressure tactics, no written contract, large upfront deposits (>10% is excessive), unlicensed contractors, no insurance, vague pricing, no physical address. Tell Projects provides detailed contracts, licensed workers, and transparent pricing.