Texas contractor services

Find the right licensed Texas contractor for your project

Browse the home services we cover across Texas. Each guide explains the trade, common repair requests, license expectations, typical cost ranges, and how to request a free callback from a local contractor in your ZIP.

Common Texas requests

Compare Texas home service trades

Texas service work is shaped by heat, hail, hard water, slab foundations, coastal humidity, freeze risk, and local permitting. The service pages below explain what homeowners usually need to know before asking for help.

Texas plumber repairing residential pipework
TSBPELicensed trades

Plumbing

Licensed Texas plumbing contractors — slab leaks, water heaters, drain cleaning, repipes, and emergency burst-pipe response.

Common Texas requests
  • Burst pipes during winter freezes
  • Slab leaks under tile or hardwood
  • Failed water heaters (tank or tankless)
Typical cost range

$85–$650 service call · $1,800–$9,000 major repairs

License authority

TSBPE (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)

HVAC technician servicing an outdoor air conditioner
TDLRLicensed trades

HVAC

Licensed Texas HVAC contractors — AC repair, system replacement, heat pumps, ductwork, and dehumidification for the Texas climate.

Common Texas requests
  • AC compressor failure during summer
  • R-22 systems hitting end-of-life
  • Inadequate dehumidification on Gulf Coast
Typical cost range

$89–$400 tune-up/repair · $7,500–$14,000 full replacement

License authority

TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)

Licensed electrician working on residential wiring
TDLRLicensed trades

Electrical

Licensed Texas electricians — panel upgrades, EV chargers, generator installs, GFCI/AFCI compliance, and emergency electrical service.

Common Texas requests
  • 100A panels undersized for modern Texas living
  • Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel replacements
  • EV charger 240V circuit installs
Typical cost range

$125–$650 outlet/circuit work · $2,500–$5,000 panel upgrade

License authority

TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)

Roofing contractor inspecting a Texas roof
TexasLicensed trades

Roofing

Licensed Texas roofing contractors — hail damage, hurricane-rated installs, Class 4 impact shingles, insurance documentation, and emergency tarp service.

Common Texas requests
  • Hail damage and insurance claim documentation
  • Hurricane-rated tie-down upgrades
  • Class 4 impact-resistant shingle upgrades
Typical cost range

$11,000–$22,000 typical re-roof · $1,500–$3,000 Class 4 upgrade adder

License authority

Texas does not state-license general roofers; verify TDLR or business licensing

Home repair contractor preparing tools for a project
NoLicensed trades

Handyman

Texas handyman services — drywall, fence repair, deck refinishing, smart-home installs, and minor home repairs across all major metros.

Common Texas requests
  • Drywall and texture matching after leaks
  • Fence repair after wind events
  • Garage door spring and opener replacement
Typical cost range

$75–$150/hour · $200–$1,200 typical small project

License authority

No state license required for general handyman work; verify business + insurance

Residential garage door on a Texas home
NoLicensed trades

Garage Doors

Texas garage door repair and installation — broken springs, off-track doors, opener failures, and dented panels after storms.

Common Texas requests
  • Snapped torsion or extension springs
  • Door off the track or jammed
  • Opener motor or circuit board failure
Typical cost range

$150–$350 spring/roller repair · $800–$2,500 new door installed

License authority

No statewide license required in Texas — homeowners should verify insurance, workmanship warranty, and reviews

House painter applying fresh exterior paint
NoLicensed trades

Painting

Texas interior and exterior house painters — sun-faded siding, stucco, repaints, cabinets, and HOA-compliant color jobs.

Common Texas requests
  • Sun-faded, chalking exterior paint
  • Peeling on south/west-facing walls
  • Stucco and Hardie board repaints
Typical cost range

$2–$6 per sq ft interior · $3,000–$9,000 typical exterior repaint

License authority

No statewide license required in Texas — homeowners should verify insurance, prep process, and reviews

Wood privacy fence in a Texas backyard
NoLicensed trades

Fencing

Texas fence contractors — wood privacy, cedar, chain-link, wrought iron, and storm-damaged fence repair and replacement.

Common Texas requests
  • Leaning or rotted fence posts
  • Storm- and wind-blown panels
  • New wood privacy and cedar fences
Typical cost range

$25–$60 per linear ft installed · $250–$900 typical repair

License authority

No statewide license required in Texas — homeowners should verify insurance, post-setting method, and reviews

Flooring contractor installing residential flooring
NoLicensed trades

Flooring

Texas flooring contractors — luxury vinyl plank, tile, hardwood, laminate, and subfloor repair over slab foundations.

Common Texas requests
  • Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) over slab
  • Tile and large-format porcelain
  • Hardwood and engineered wood installs
Typical cost range

$3–$12 per sq ft installed (material-dependent)

License authority

No statewide license required in Texas — homeowners should verify insurance, slab-prep process, and reviews

Concrete contractor working on a residential slab
NoLicensed trades

Concrete

Texas concrete contractors — driveways, patios, walkways, slabs, and cracked-concrete repair over expansive clay soil.

Common Texas requests
  • Cracked or heaved driveways and slabs
  • New driveways, patios, and walkways
  • Stamped and decorative concrete
Typical cost range

$6–$14 per sq ft (decorative higher) · $4,000–$10,000 typical driveway

License authority

No statewide license required in Texas — homeowners should verify insurance, base/rebar spec, and reviews

Landscaping contractor maintaining a Texas yard
GeneralLicensed trades

Landscaping

Texas landscaping and lawn contractors — drought-tolerant design, sod, irrigation, tree work, and full yard installs.

Common Texas requests
  • Drought-tolerant and xeriscape design
  • Sod installation and lawn renovation
  • Sprinkler/irrigation (licensed irrigator)
Typical cost range

$50–$100/mo maintenance · $3,000–$15,000+ full yard install

License authority

General landscaping needs no state license in Texas; irrigation/sprinkler work requires a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator — homeowners should verify credentials and insurance

How matching works

One short request, routed by trade and ZIP

Tell us the service type, ZIP code, and the best phone number. We verify the request by text so contractors receive real homeowner requests instead of spam.

1Choose the trade

Select plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, handyman, or another home repair category.

2Add the ZIP code

Texas coverage is local. ZIP code helps route the request to contractors who actually serve your area.

3Verify and get a callback

A quick text code confirms the phone number so one matched contractor can call with context.

Contractor reviewing home service plans in Texas
Texas context

Why Texas service requests need local context

A contractor who works in Texas every week sees the same patterns homeowners search for online: AC systems pushed hard by long summers, plumbing stressed by slab foundations and hard water, roofs hit by hail and wind, and electrical panels asked to support modern appliances, EV chargers, and backup power.

Heat and humidity

Cooling systems, ductwork, attic ventilation, paint, caulk, and exterior materials age faster in long Texas summers.

Storm and hail cycles

Roofing, fencing, garage doors, generators, surge protection, and emergency repairs spike after strong weather.

Permits and licensing

Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical jobs should be handled by licensed trades; many cities also require permits and inspections.

FAQ

Texas contractor service questions

Is Hire Contractors Texas free for homeowners?

Yes. Homeowners can submit a service request for free. There is no obligation to hire, and the matched contractor handles pricing, scheduling, and the work directly with you.

Do you send my request to many companies?

No. The flow is designed around one matched local contractor so homeowners do not get flooded with calls from multiple companies.

Why do you ask for my phone number?

A real callback requires a working phone number. Text verification also reduces fake requests and helps keep contractor response quality higher.

Which Texas services are licensed?

Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work are licensed at the state level in Texas. Roofing and general handyman work do not have one statewide trade license, but insurance, local registration, references, and permits can still matter.