Hire a licensed contractor in Houston, TX
Houston is the largest contractor market in Texas. Hurricane season, Gulf-Coast humidity, and one of the hardest water profiles in the country mean local pros think differently than the rest of the state. Get connected with a licensed Houston-area plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, roofer, or handyman in minutes.
Get a callback in under 4 minutes →Why hiring a Houston contractor is different
- Hurricane season (June–November) drives storm-damage roofing and tree work; insurance volumes spike Aug–Oct.
- Hard water (250–350 ppm) from Trinity-Lake-fed supply ages water heaters and fixtures faster than most U.S. metros.
- Slab-on-grade construction across most of the metro means slab leaks are a routine plumbing call, not an emergency rarity.
- Houston has no zoning, but the City of Houston still requires permits and inspections for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work.
- Coastal proximity raises HVAC corrosion costs — coil cleanings every spring are typical for homes within 20 miles of Galveston Bay.
Most-requested services in Houston
Plumbing
Slab leaks, water heater swaps, drain cleaning. Hard water is the dominant killer of fixtures here.
HVAC
Year-round dehumidification matters. Variable-speed systems massively outperform single-stage in Gulf-Coast humidity.
Roofing
Hurricane and hail damage. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles unlock insurance discounts for Houston-area homes.
Electrical
Panel upgrades for additions, generator transfer switches, EV chargers in inner-loop homes built before 1995.
Handyman
Drywall, fence repair after storms, garage organization. Most calls clear in under a day.
Generator install
Standby generators surged after Winter Storm Uri (2021). Permits run through Houston Public Works.
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Neighborhoods we route calls in
Coverage extends across the Houston metro. We currently route contractor calls in:
- The Heights
- Montrose
- Memorial
- West University
- Bellaire
- Sugar Land
- Katy
- The Woodlands
- Spring
- Cypress
- Pearland
- Friendswood
- Clear Lake
- Galleria / Uptown
- Midtown
- EaDo
What homeowners ask us about Houston
Are Houston contractors licensed?
Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians in Houston are licensed at the state level (TSBPE for plumbers, TDLR for electrical and HVAC). General remodeling contractors are not state-licensed, but the City of Houston requires permits for structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.
How fast can I get a Houston plumber after a leak?
During business hours, most calls match within 2–10 minutes via our form, and licensed plumbers typically arrive in 60–120 minutes. After-hours and weekend calls in busy seasons may take longer.
What's the typical AC tune-up cost in Houston?
$89–$149 for a single-system check including coil rinse and refrigerant pressures, typical for Houston in 2026. Multi-system properties or coastal-corrosion add-ons run higher.
Do you cover Sugar Land, Katy, and The Woodlands?
Yes — the same form covers the entire greater Houston metro, including Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Brazoria counties.