Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted General Contractor for Houston Homeowners
Hiring our General Contractor in Houston means trusting someone with the place your kids sleep, your dog naps, and your family lives every single day. That’s exactly the weight we carry at Elmstead Remodeling Houston, led by Graham Stein. Since 2005 we’ve remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, and whole homes across Houston under one promise: a written price before any work starts, a 365-Day Done Right Promise after the job is done, and a crew that treats your floors, your quiet hours, and your belongings with the same care you would. If you’re ready to talk through a project, call (254) 272-5240 and a live person answers, day or night.
Construction Company
A construction company is the team that turns a set of plans or a list of frustrations into a finished, permitted, inspected reality. You need one when the work involves structural changes, multiple trades, or anything a handyman’s hammer shouldn’t touch. Elmstead Remodeling Houston operates as a full-service construction company under the Cedarwell structure, managing bathroom remodels from $9,000 to $28,000, kitchen remodels from $14,000 to $45,000, and whole-home projects that scale accordingly. Every job starts with a written price, not a verbal ballpark, and ends with a photo of the clean-up before the crew pulls away.
Permitted Work, Pulled and Passed
Houston permitting can slow a project to a crawl if the paperwork isn’t right. We pull every required permit, schedule the inspections, and stand behind the results. You shouldn’t have to learn municipal code just to get a shower pan approved.
Multi-Trade Coordination
A kitchen remodel touches plumbing, electrical, drywall, cabinetry, and tile. We schedule the sequence so the electrician isn’t waiting on the cabinet installer and your family isn’t living in dust longer than necessary.
Styles & brands we work with
Remodeling Contractor
A remodeling contractor specializes in changing what exists rather than building from the ground up, and that work demands a different kind of attention: protecting what stays while improving what goes. Elmstead Remodeling Houston handles kitchen remodels ($14,000 – $45,000), bathroom remodels ($9,000 – $28,000), and whole-home renovations under the Cedarwell Care Promise. Drop cloths go down on the floors, shoe covers go on at the door, and quiet tools come out during nap and school hours where possible. Graham Stein and the team never begin swinging hammers before the written price is in your hand.
Living Through a Remodel
Remodeling while the family still lives in the house is the hardest kind of work to do well. We section off work zones, keep pathways clear, and ask before moving a single item that isn’t ours to touch.
Materials You Can Research by Name
Cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Silestone, fixtures from Kohler and Moen. These are brands with warranties you can verify independently, not mystery stock from an unmarked truck.
Licensed General Contractor
A licensed general contractor is the person legally responsible for the code compliance, trade oversight, and structural integrity of your project, and in Houston that license is the floor, not the ceiling. Elmstead Remodeling Houston holds the credentials required to pull permits, pass inspections, and stand behind finished work for a full year after completion. Kitchen remodels run $14,000 to $45,000. Bathrooms run $9,000 to $28,000. Home additions run $45,000 to $130,000. Every dollar is written down before the first worker arrives.
Why Licensing Protects You
An unlicensed operator can undercut the bid and walk away from the liability. A licensed contractor answers to the state, the municipality, and the warranty. When the inspector shows up, you want the person whose name is on the permit to be the person who answers the door.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise
If something isn’t done right after we finish, we make it right. That promise is stamped on every project we complete in Houston, Spring, and Pearland. It’s not a sales line. It’s a written commitment backed by a Cedarwell company that has been doing this since 2005.
Residential General Contractor
A residential general contractor focuses on the homes people live in, which means the job is never just about the build. It’s about the family that has to sleep there tonight. Elmstead Remodeling Houston handles kitchen remodels from $14,000 to $45,000, bathroom remodels from $9,000 to $28,000, and whole-home renovations across Houston neighborhoods like Bellaire, Friendswood, and Humble. We use pet-safe products where there’s a choice, keep the work zone contained, and send you a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. That’s the standard, not an upgrade.
Homes With Kids and Pets
Children and animals don’t understand construction zones. We schedule loud demolition around school and nap hours where possible, and every product selection considers the dog that licks the floor and the toddler who touches everything.
Containment, Not Chaos
Plastic sheeting, drop cloths, and shoe covers are included on every job. Not billed as an add-on. Not mentioned and then forgotten. They go down before the first cut and stay down until the final walkthrough.
Hire a General Contractor
To hire a general contractor is to make the single most important decision in your remodel, because this person controls the schedule, the subs, the budget, and the outcome. Review our General Contractor Maintenance Checklist for Houston Homeowners before you decide. The right time to do it is before you’ve bought materials, before you’ve torn anything out, and before a series of small mistakes becomes a $20,000 correction. Elmstead Remodeling Houston gives every homeowner a written price before any work starts. Kitchens: $14,000 – $45,000. Bathrooms: $9,000 – $28,000. Whole-home projects: priced line-by-line after a walkthrough. Call (254) 272-5240 and a live person answers 24/7.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Ask for a written price, ask whether the crew is background-checked, and ask what happens if something goes wrong after the job is done. If the contractor stumbles on any of those, keep looking. We answer all three before you ever hear a price.
The Walkthrough That Matters
Graham Stein walks every project personally before the bid goes out. He’s looking at the joists, the plumbing runs, the electrical panel, and the traffic flow through your kitchen while you’re still using it. That’s how a written price gets written honest.
General Contractor Services
General contractor services cover everything from a single bathroom vanity to a full home addition, and the range is wide because the responsibility is wide. Elmstead Remodeling Houston provides bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and whole-home remodeling under the Cedarwell Care Promise. Walk-in showers run $4,500 to $12,000. Tub-to-shower conversions run $3,500 to $10,000. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 to $13,000. Home additions run $45,000 to $130,000. Whatever the scope, the written price comes first, the drop cloths come second, and the photo of the clean-up comes last.
Kitchen and Bath, Done Right
These are the rooms where families start and end every day. We treat the work accordingly: named-brand fixtures from Kohler and Moen, sealed and level countertops from Cambria and Silestone, and a schedule that respects breakfast and bedtime.
Whole-Home Renovations
When the project touches multiple rooms, sequencing matters more than speed. We phase the work so you’re never without a functioning bathroom or a usable kitchen unless it’s absolutely unavoidable, and we tell you before that happens.
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 work with James Hardie siding and trim on exterior projects throughout Houston. The product holds up to Gulf Coast humidity and heat better than most alternatives, and we install it to the manufacturer’s specification so the warranty carries the full weight it should. When a Hardie job is done right, you don’t think about it for a decade.
For cabinets, we install KraftMaid and Wellborn lines in kitchens and bathrooms across the Houston area. These are brands with published specs, tested finishes, and warranties homeowners can read for themselves. You don’t have to take our word for anything. Whether your project calls for KraftMaid, James Hardie, or any other make, we can help you choose, order, and install it.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- You’re planning to move a wall or remove a cabinet that hides plumbing. What looks like open space may be load-bearing, and what looks like a simple cabinet may have a drain stack behind it. A licensed contractor checks structure and services before anything gets cut.
- Water stains are showing on ceilings or baseboards with no obvious source. Slow leaks travel through framing and drywall for weeks before they’re visible. The longer they run, the more the repair bill climbs.
- Multiple trades have to touch the same room. Once electrical, plumbing, tile, and cabinetry all need to occupy the same space, you need one person accountable for the sequence. Without that, you pay for gaps and delays.
- Your home was built before 1980 and you’re opening walls. Older Houston homes can hide cast iron pipes, aluminum wiring, and materials that shouldn’t be disturbed without precautions. A pro knows what to look for before the dust starts flying.
- You’ve gotten three bids and none of them are written. Verbal estimates are not prices. If a contractor won’t put the number on paper before work starts, that’s the sign you’re standing in front of right now.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Initial call and live-person intake. You call (254) 272-5240 and speak with a human being, not an automated attendant. We ask about the room, the timeline, and the budget range you’re working with.
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On-site walkthrough with Graham Stein. Graham visits the house, looks at the structure, the access points, and the existing conditions. He asks about your kids’ schedules and your pets before he ever opens a notebook.
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Written price, delivered before any commitment. You receive a line-item price covering labor, materials, permits, and the clean-up. No allowances that balloon later. No change orders unless you request the change.
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Scheduled work with C.A.R.E. standards in place. The crew shows up uniformed and background-checked. Drop cloths down, shoe covers on, quiet tools during rest hours where possible, and everything asked before it’s moved.
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Clean-up photo and 365-Day Done Right Promise activated. Before we leave, you get a photo of the finished clean-up. For the next 365 days, if anything isn’t done right, we come back and make it right.
How Much Does General Contractor Cost in Houston?
A typical kitchen remodel in Houston runs $14,000 to $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop choice, and whether walls or plumbing move. A small kitchen remodel lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Bathrooms range from $9,000 to $28,000, with a small guest bath falling between $5,000 and $12,000. Home additions run $45,000 to $130,000, garage conversions between $30,000 and $80,000, and ADU construction from $90,000 to $220,000.
What moves the price: material selections (Cambria quartz carries a different cost than a stock laminate), the age and condition of the plumbing and electrical inside the walls, and whether the layout changes require structural work. Houston’s clay-heavy soil also matters; some areas near Bellaire and Meyerland need more attention to slab and drainage conditions than others. You avoid overpaying by getting a written price that names every line item and by asking for named-brand materials whose prices you can verify yourself. A free estimate from Elmstead Remodeling Houston includes the walkthrough, the written price, and a conversation about where your dollars actually go. Nothing is committed until you say go.
Our Service Area Near Houston
Elmstead Remodeling Houston serves families across the greater Houston area, including Spring, Pearland, Humble, League City, Missouri City, Friendswood, Santa Fe, Alvin, Dickinson, and Bellaire. Response times vary by distance and project scope, but every call is answered by a live person the moment you dial. If you’re in one of these communities and want a contractor who shows up on time and writes the price down before touching a wall, we’d welcome the call. See more about our work on the home page or explore the General Contractor in Houston details.
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 person or company responsible for managing a construction or remodeling project from start to finish, including permits, subcontractors, materials, scheduling, and the final inspection. In Houston, a licensed general contractor carries legal responsibility for the work. Elmstead Remodeling Houston has been doing this since 2005, led by Graham Stein.
A bathroom remodel typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. A kitchen remodel usually runs 4 to 8 weeks depending on cabinet lead times and whether plumbing or electrical moves. A whole-home renovation can take 3 to 6 months. We give you a written timeline alongside the written price, and we update it if anything changes.
Kitchen remodels run $14,000 to $45,000, bathrooms $9,000 to $28,000, and home additions $45,000 to $130,000. Smaller scopes like cabinet installation run $4,000 to $13,000 and backsplash installation $800 to $2,500. Call (254) 272-5240 for a free written estimate specific to your home and your project.
Yes. We install James Hardie siding and trim, KraftMaid cabinets, and work with Cambria, Silestone, Kohler, and Moen products regularly. Whatever brand you have or want, we can install it correctly and preserve the manufacturer’s warranty.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, so if water is coming through a ceiling or a wall has been opened by storm damage, you’ll reach a human immediately. We’ll triage the situation over the phone and schedule the right response. We do not promise same-day completion on planned remodels, but we will be honest about what’s possible.
Every completed project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right after we finish, we come back and make it right at no charge. That’s in addition to manufacturer warranties on materials like cabinets, countertops, and fixtures.
Make a list of what bothers you most about the space: the cabinet that doesn’t close, the shower that never drains right, the countertop edge that catches crumbs. Clear a path to the areas we’ll inspect. You don’t need to clean for us. You need to be able to tell us what you want to change, and we’ll take it from there.
Schedule Your General Contractor Service in Houston Today
You don’t need to decide anything today except whether you want to talk. Call (254) 272-5240 and a live person answers, 24 hours a day, ready to schedule your free walkthrough and written price. No pressure, no vague numbers, just a careful look at your home and an honest conversation about what it will take. Spring area projects and Pearland area projects are welcome too. We’ll bring the drop cloths, the shoe covers, and the written price. You bring the list of what’s not working, and we’ll show you exactly how we’d fix it.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Houston, serving Houston since 2005.
