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Serving Houston and surrounding Areas
Luxury Construction & Modern Remodeling in Greater Houston
When a house no longer fits the way you live, the next step may be a full remodel, an addition or a new home on the same property. TenTwelve Builders helps Houston homeowners work through those options with design and construction planned together.
We look at what you want to keep, what needs to change and what the property can support. From a separate guest house to a second-story addition, the goal is a clear plan for the space your household needs.
Rework the rooms you use every day as one coordinated project. We plan the layout, kitchen, bathrooms and finishes together, with structural and building-system reviews where needed to support a more useful home.
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Create separate living space for family or guests with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), guest house or mother-in-law suite. We review placement, access, utilities and property restrictions before developing the design.
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Explore adding bedrooms, a primary suite or shared living space above the existing house. Foundation capacity, framing, stair access and roof design guide whether a second-floor addition is practical for your property.
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Consider a new home on your existing property when the current house cannot support the layout you need. We plan design and construction around the site, with demolition, utilities and required approvals addressed in the project scope.
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Expand at ground level with a bedroom suite, family room or more connected living space. We review the site and existing structure, then plan foundation connections, rooflines and exterior materials alongside the new layout.
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Update the rooms that shape daily routines with better storage, practical layouts and coordinated finishes. Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and lighting are planned alongside plumbing, ventilation and electrical changes.
Explore Kitchens & Bathrooms →Start with the layout and condition of the home. A whole-home remodel can reconnect rooms and update systems, while a ground-floor addition can create a suite or larger shared living area.
A second-story addition needs a review of the existing foundation and framing, along with stair placement and roof design. A detached guest house brings different questions about its location, access and utilities.
If you are considering a teardown, compare the scope of retaining the house with the work required for a replacement home. Site access, utility arrangements and the approvals relevant to the property should be understood before demolition begins.
A Houston mailing address does not establish which authority reviews the work. Confirm city boundaries, the county and any extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) before identifying the required permit route.
For work inside city limits, the Houston Permitting Center provides residential plan-review guidance. New homes, additions and substantial remodeling need the appropriate review, with electrical, plumbing and mechanical work considered as part of the scope.
Houston has no conventional zoning, but development standards still apply. Check recorded deed restrictions, building lines, access and utility requirements. Historic designation or a floodplain location may add another review before an addition, demolition or new build.
For unincorporated properties, confirm the appropriate county requirements. Any HOA review is separate from government permits. Project details from another city, including the featured guest home below, do not establish what is allowed on your lot.
This Missouri City project created a 1,000-square-foot mother-in-law home with a kitchen, living area, primary suite, laundry, guest bathroom and covered porch. It shows how separate family living can bring design, foundation work and utility planning into one build.
After an earlier HOA rejection, we revised the design and prepared the approved submission. Construction included city permits and inspections, three feet of soil replacement and a separate electric meter, with service lines running about 180 feet.
Wood cabinets, granite counters, zero-VOC paint and floating floors installed without glue completed the home. These details describe this project; a Houston guest house needs its own review of site conditions, restrictions and approvals.
Browse Our Completed Projects →Our design service uses 3D renderings and material selections to help you see the space and establish pricing before construction.
We bring design and construction together, with clear communication and a team that coordinates the work through each stage.
We price the agreed work and discuss changes with you. When material choices are still open, we use allowances based on your budget and the quality you want.
Start with the rooms you need, the condition of the house and what you want to keep. A remodel may improve the current layout; an addition can create more space; rebuilding allows a new design. We review structural and site conditions before comparing the scope of those options.
That requires a property-specific structural review. The existing foundation and framing, a practical stair location and the new roof configuration all matter. Adding a floor is different from finishing an attic, and the engineering findings guide what can be built.
We can explore the option with you, but the property needs review before a design is approved. Check recorded deed restrictions, building lines, access, utility connections and applicable development requirements. The City of Houston advises owners considering an ADU to verify whether their deed restrictions allow its construction and intended use.
No. Houston does not have conventional zoning, but development ordinances and building requirements still apply. Recorded deed restrictions and applicable historic or floodplain requirements can also affect a project. The address and proposed work need to be reviewed together.
Demolition and the replacement home require review for the work involved. Confirm the demolition requirements, new construction permits and inspections, utility arrangements and any site-specific approvals before work begins. A historic designation or floodplain location may affect the available options.
Yes, those changes can be considered as part of the design. We review how wall changes affect structural support and how the new layout affects electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems. Those findings help define the engineering and permitting needed for the agreed scope.
The featured project is in Missouri City, Texas. It is included as an example of TenTwelve’s guest-home construction and coordination of design, foundation work and utilities. Its approvals and construction details describe that project; a Houston property must be reviewed under its own applicable requirements.
Share the property address, photos, any survey or existing plans and a list of priorities. If available, include deed restrictions, HOA documents and information about prior additions or repairs. We can discuss the design options and which conditions need further review.
Planning a whole-home remodel, an upper-level addition or a new home in Greater Heights, Garden Oaks, Meyerland or another Houston neighborhood? Begin with the property address and your goals. We can review the existing structure, available space and site conditions before defining the scope.
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Tell us what you want to keep, what needs to change and the space you need.
We’ll help you understand the next step.
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