Find Certified Contractors in Houston, Texas

For information on citywide permits, as well as a county by county breakdown of the Greater Houston area, please follow the available links.

CITY OF HOUSTON

Counties

• Austin County, TX
• Brazoria County, TX
• Chambers County, TX
• Colorado County, TX
• Fort Bend County, TX
• Galveston County, TX
• Harris County, TX
• Liberty County, TX
• Matagorda County, TX
• Montgomery County, TX
• Walker County, TX
• Waller County, TX
• Wharton County, TX

The state of Texas only requires licensing for specialty services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pest control, and security systems, among others. For more information on the types of licensing required, and for a broader list of services, please visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

General Liability: The City of Houston typically requires contractors to carry $1,000,000 in general liability for permitted work. Commercial projects usually require $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate as standard.

Workers' Compensation: While Texas doesn't mandate workers' comp for private employers, contractors on City of Houston, Harris County, or state projects must carry coverage. General contractors often require subs to have it regardless.

The Best Pick Promise: We verify that every Best Pick contractor holds valid general liability insurance appropriate for Houston-area projects. You can verify specialty trade licenses at the Texas TDLR License Search.

The great state of Texas knows all too well the effects that weather can have on a home. For the longest time, Houstonians worried most about the heat. Pool construction and maintenance, outdoor living amenities—i.e. decks, patios, and outdoor kitchens—and A/C inspection and repair are what concerned most citizens.

But these days, with the pendulum swing of droughts and rain, Houston residents are growing increasingly worried about the effects of flooding on their businesses and homes, which means foundation maintenance and repair and water damage and mold restoration are quickly becoming necessary services for the health and well-being of both newer and older homes.

Best Pick Reports conducts independent consumer satisfaction research in Houston annually. We survey thousands of homeowners who have recently hired home service companies, analyzing their experiences to identify contractors who consistently deliver quality work.

To earn Best Pick certification in Houston, companies must:

• Maintain a 4.0+ Google rating or 80%+ customer recommendation rate
• Hold all required state and local licenses
• Carry general liability insurance [+ workers' compensation where required]
• Have no unresolved complaints or regulatory violations
• Re-qualify annually through fresh consumer satisfaction surveys

We verify licensing and insurance annually for every certified company. When you hire a Best Pick contractor, you're also protected by our Best Pick Guarantee, which provides up to $2,500 in coverage if a certified company fails to meet their commitments.