Real cost ranges for Houston, TX, priced in USD. Every row is what homeowners actually spend across the scope spectrum — the low end is a pull-and-replace on the existing footprint, the high end is a full custom build with premium finishes.
~1 min readUpdated 19 Apr 2026
Cabinets, counters, appliances, and plumbing/electrical updates drive the range. The top of the band reflects full layout changes and premium finishes; the bottom holds for pull-and-replace scopes on the existing footprint.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonTile, fixtures, and waterproofing are the big drivers. Primary and ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers or freestanding tubs sit near the top of the band; hall baths come in closer to the bottom.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonDetached units and garage conversions vary most by square footage, foundation type, and utility runs. Where local law does not recognize ADUs, this row maps to the nearest annex / granny-flat / laneway equivalent.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonWhole-home scope covers all trades plus permitting, structural, MEP, and finishes. Historic properties, listed buildings, and seismic-retrofit markets sit well above the median.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonMaterial choice (asphalt shingle, tile, standing-seam metal, membrane) dominates the range. Pitch, access, and city-specific wind/fire codes add the rest.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonComposite decking, hardwood, pavers, and concrete slab are the main price bands. Elevated decks and outdoor-kitchen integrations push the high end.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonFraming, insulation, egress windows, and waterproofing move together. Adding a bathroom or full kitchen pushes the cost well above the base finish scope.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonGunite, vinyl-liner, and fiberglass each have distinct price bands. Spa integration, water features, and decking lift the top of the range.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonPrep work (siding repair, pressure wash, priming) is the hidden driver. Coastal and high-UV markets use specialty coatings that cost more but last longer.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonHardwood, LVP, tile, and stone span a wide range. Subfloor repair and leveling for old construction add meaningful cost on top of the finish material.
Scope yours with Baily in HoustonAsk Baily about your Houston remodel and you will not be passed around. Houston is the largest US city without conventional zoning, and it sits at the intersection of hurricane wind-load, 100-year floodplain exposure and private deed-restriction enforcement — conditions that quote-spray sites like Thumbtack cannot meaningfully triage. A pre-war bungalow in the Heights, a post-1980 subdivision home in Katy, a River Oaks estate home and a flood-reconstructed property in Meyerland each answer to different rulebooks, different elevation math and different neighbourhood deed-restriction regimes. Baily holds that context. We introduce one Baily-vetted Houston builder who holds City of Houston Contractor Registration, who engages TDLR-licensed trades, who has filed a FEMA Elevation Certificate on a substantial-improvement project, and who has sized a hurricane wind-load envelope on a coastal or bayou-adjacent property. One pro per homeowner, from the first enquiry through Certificate of Occupancy. No quote spray, no twelve strangers. The builder we introduce is the builder who signs the final inspection with you.
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