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Remodel ideas in Houston: see yours before you spend a dollar

How do I plan a remodel in Houston?

Start with the room and how big the change is. Work that moves plumbing, gas, wiring or walls usually needs a permit from Houston Permitting Center. The median Houston home was built in 1982. Before you talk to anyone, you can preview a kitchen, bathroom or backyard on your own photo with Remodara: 3 free renders a month. No credit card. Remodara does not have local pros in Houston yet.

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Houston homes at a glance

  • The median Houston home was built in 1982.
  • About 47% of Houston housing was built in 1979 or earlier.
  • About 17% was built in 2010 or later.
  • 42% of occupied homes are owner occupied, about 392,000 owner households.
  • 43% of homes are single-family detached.
  • Median owner-estimated home value: $277,800.
  • Houston has about 392,000 owner households, though only 42% of homes are owner occupied. About 47% of its housing was built in 1979 or earlier.

Pick a room to preview

  • Kitchen: with a median home built in 1985, many Houston kitchens are close to 40 years old. See a new one on your photo.
  • Bathroom: about 44% of homes date from 1979 or earlier. Preview tile and vanity changes before you get into what is behind the walls.
  • Backyard: try covered patios and planting on your own yard photo.

Permits in Houston

Older home? Read this first

EPA notes that about three-quarters of US homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, and anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home must be certified, with workers trained in lead-safe work practices.

Local pros

Remodara does not have local pros in Houston yet, and does not collect bids. You can get free renders now: 3 free renders a month. No credit card.

Questions

Are there Remodara pros in Houston?

Not yet. Remodara does not have local pros in Houston yet, and there is no date. You can get free renders now and take them to any pro you choose.

Can I still get a free preview in Houston?

Yes. Free renders work anywhere in the US. Upload a photo of a kitchen, bathroom or backyard and see it remodeled. 3 free renders a month. No credit card.

Who issues building permits in Houston?

Houston Permitting Center. Check with them, or with your pro, before work that moves plumbing, wiring, gas or walls.

How old are homes in Houston?

The median Houston home was built in 1982. About 47% of Houston housing was built in 1979 or earlier.

Where do I get a permit in Houston?

The Houston Permitting Center handles building permits. Check with them before plumbing, electrical or structural work.

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