Remodeling Contractor in Lazybrook, TX
Lazybrook’s single-story brick ranch homes were built in the 1950s and early ’60s with solid bones, big lots, and floor plans made for a very different way of living. Brito Remodel & Construction is a residential remodeling contractor that helps Lazybrook homeowners update these homes. We remodel bathrooms, open up kitchens, renovate whole homes, and build additions, while keeping the mid-century character that drew you to the neighborhood.
We handle the paperwork as well as the construction. Lazybrook is deed-restricted, and renovations here need Civic Club architectural approval before work begins. We prepare the drawings, scope, and materials information your application needs and help you submit it. Then we pull the City of Houston permits and build the project, with the owner on site every day.
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Remodeling Services in Lazybrook
Most Lazybrook projects start with one of four needs: a bathroom that’s too small or worn out, a kitchen closed off from the rest of the house, a home whose original systems need updating, or a family that needs more space. Here’s how we handle each one.
Bathroom Remodeling In Lazybrook
Bathroom remodeling is where Brito started in 2014, and it’s still the work we do most. Original Lazybrook bathrooms are usually small and short on storage, and one bathroom often serves the whole family. We remodel them to fit how you live now.
Full Remodels, Showers, Tubs & Conversions:
A full bathroom remodel covers new tile, a larger vanity, better lighting and ventilation, and built-in storage. We also replace aging plumbing while the walls are open. For smaller projects, we handle shower remodeling, tub remodeling, tub-to-shower conversions, and shower-to-tub conversions.
Accessible Bathrooms for Aging in Place:
For homeowners planning to stay, we build curbless showers, grab bars, built-in benches, handheld showerheads, and slip-resistant floors, designed to look modern, not clinical. Where it adds the most value, we also add a second vanity, or a second bathroom if the layout allows.
Kitchen Remodeling In Lazybrook
Original Lazybrook kitchens sit in a closed room, apart from the living and dining areas, with limited counter space and few outlets. Our kitchen remodeling work opens them up and makes them work for how families cook and gather today.
Opening a Closed-Off Ranch Kitchen:
Removing the wall between the kitchen and living room is our most requested Lazybrook kitchen project. Many interior walls in ranch homes support the ceiling, so we check for load before planning anything. If a wall is load-bearing, a properly sized beam usually still makes the opening possible.
Cabinets, Countertops & Electrical Updates:
We install new cabinetry, quartz or granite countertops, islands, and tile backsplashes, and add custom built-in shelving for extra storage. We also add the circuits, outlets, and lighting these older kitchens were never built with. You get a written timeline with your estimate, and we order cabinets before demolition so your kitchen isn’t out of use longer than necessary.
Whole-Home Renovations & General Contracting in Lazybrook
When your project covers several rooms or the entire house, we act as your general contractor. We plan the scope, sequence the trades, pull permits, and schedule inspections.
Updating Original Systems:
Seventy-year-old homes often have aging plumbing, outdated electrical panels, thin insulation, and worn floors. We look for these during the in-home visit so they’re in your estimate, not discovered mid-project. Hardwood flooring is a popular finishing touch in these mid-century homes. Most families stay in the house during the work, so we seal off work areas and clean daily.
The Floodplain Check: Houston’s 50% Rule:
If your home is in a mapped flood zone and the remodel costs 50% or more of the home’s market value, the City treats it as a “substantial improvement,” and the whole house must meet current flood elevation standards. We check your flood zone before scoping a large renovation, so you won’t cross that line by surprise.
We Handle Lazybrook Civic Club Approval & City Permits
Remodeling in Lazybrook involves an extra approval step that many contractors aren’t familiar with. All homes in the greater Lazybrook subdivision must follow deed restrictions registered with Harris County and enforced by both the Lazybrook Civic Club and the City of Houston. The neighborhood is divided into nine sections, and each has its own set of restrictions.
Before a renovation or addition begins, homeowners submit an approval application to the Civic Club’s architectural review. Incomplete applications aren’t considered submitted and are put on hold. That’s why we prepare a complete package from the start: drawings, scope of work, and materials information. Once approval is granted, we pull the City of Houston building permits, along with plumbing and electrical permits as needed, schedule every inspection, and run the floodplain check if your home sits in a mapped flood zone.
You shouldn’t have to figure out deed restrictions and permit offices on your own. We handle them as part of the project.
Professional Home Remodeling in Lazybrook, TX
Walk down almost any street in Lazybrook and you’ll notice the same thing: brick ranch homes, one story, sitting on lots that are noticeably bigger than what you’d find in newer Houston subdivisions. Most of these houses went up in the 1950s and 60s, back when Lazybrook was one of the first neighborhoods to develop along White Oak Bayou just west of the Heights. The bones are solid. The layouts, on the other hand, often aren’t.
A lot of Lazybrook homes still have the original floor plan: smaller, separated rooms, one bathroom for the whole family, and kitchens that were designed for a very different kind of daily life than the one most households have now. We’ve talked with plenty of homeowners here who love their lot, love the mature trees, love being a short bike ride from the White Oak Bayou Trail, but feel like the inside of the house hasn’t caught up with the neighborhood around it.
That’s a big part of why remodeling has picked up in Lazybrook over the last several years. Younger families and professionals have been moving in and taking over homes from original owners, and many of them want to keep the character of the ranch-style exterior while opening up the interior. Others are simply tired of a single cramped bathroom or a kitchen that closes off the rest of the house. Property values in this part of Houston have climbed steadily because of the location, and a well-planned remodel is one of the more direct ways to protect and grow that value while making the home work better for daily life.
Why Choose Us
Why Homeowners in Lazybrook Choose Brito Remodel & Construction
One Project at a Time:
We don’t spread a crew across five jobs. When your project is underway, it’s the one we’re working on.
Your Final Bill Matches Your Estimate:
You get a detailed, itemized written estimate before work begins, and your final bill matches it. If you choose to change the scope, we price the change in writing before doing the work.
In Your Home the Next Day:
Call us, and we can be at your home the next day to see the space in person.
Licensed, Insured & Cleaned Daily:
We’re licensed and insured, and we clean the work area at the end of every day, because you’re living in the house while we work.
Our Process
Our Remodeling Process
We keep our process clear and predictable so you always know what’s happening. Here’s exactly how a project moves from first call to finished home.
Phone Call or Photos
Tell us what’s not working in your home, or send photos for a ballpark first.
Budget Conversation
We talk about your budget early, so the plan is built around a number that works for you.
In-Home Visit
We walk through your home, measure, and check the plumbing, electrical, structure, and flood zone. We can usually be there the next day.
Written Estimate
You get a detailed, itemized estimate covering the full scope of work. Your final bill will match it.
Contract & Scheduling
Once you approve, we finalize the contract and a payment schedule tied to project milestones.
Civic Club Approval & Permits
We prepare your Lazybrook approval package and pull the City permits.
Construction
The owner is on site every day, inspections happen on schedule, and the site is cleaned daily.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through every detail with you before we consider the job done.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Remodeling Contractor in Lazybrook
Will you handle the Lazybrook Civic Club approval?
Ask who prepares the application and how long approval usually takes. Starting work without approval can lead to enforcement by the Civic Club and the City.
Will you pull the permits in your name?
Structural, plumbing, and electrical work needs City of Houston permits and inspections.
Who will be on site every day?
Find out whether you’ll see the person you hired, or a rotating crew you’ve never met.
How do you price problems found behind the walls?
In a 70-year-old house, surprises are common. Ask how the contractor looks for them before the estimate and how changes are approved.
Have you checked whether my home is in a floodplain?
For large renovations and additions, this decides whether the 50% rule applies.
Red flags to watch for:
- An estimate with only a single total and no itemized scope.
- Suggesting you skip permits or Civic Club approval to save time.
- Large upfront cash payments.
- No written contract or payment schedule.
- Taking down walls without checking whether they’re load-bearing.
What Drives the Cost of a Remodel in a Lazybrook Home
Every Lazybrook home is a little different, so the cost depends on what your house needs. These are the biggest factors:
Layout changes: Moving walls, plumbing, or gas lines costs more than updating a room within its existing layout. In kitchens, cabinetry and layout changes are usually the largest share of the budget. In bathrooms, it’s moving plumbing, tile labor, and custom glass.
Original systems: Replacing aging drain lines, upgrading an electrical panel, or adding insulation adds to the scope. It’s also far cheaper to do while walls are open than later.
Structure: Opening a load-bearing wall requires a beam and engineering. Additions require a foundation and roof tie-ins.
Approvals and floodplain status: Civic Club approval, City permits, and floodplain requirements can affect your design and schedule.
Material choices: Cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures, and flooring vary widely.
When to start: Interior projects can start any time of year. For additions and exterior work, planning ahead lets the structure get dried in before Houston’s heaviest storm months. Leave time for Civic Club approval before your target start date.
We give you an itemized estimate, and your final bill matches it.
Services Areas
Serving Lazybrook and Nearby Neighborhoods
Along with Lazybrook, Brito Remodel & Construction works throughout the surrounding neighborhoods inside and just outside the 610 Loop. That includes Timbergrove right next door and the Houston Heights to the east, where many homes share Lazybrook’s age and remodeling needs. We also take on projects in nearby Oak Forest, Shady Acres, and Garden Oaks. A short drive south, we serve Montrose, and to the west, Spring Branch West and Spring Valley Village.
Don’t see your neighborhood listed? Contact us – we likely still serve your area.
Remodeling Contractor in Lazybrook FAQs
Do you work in all nine sections of Lazybrook?
Yes. We remodel homes throughout Lazybrook. Because each section has its own deed restrictions, we review the rules for your section before design starts.
Do you handle the Lazybrook Civic Club approval?
Yes. We prepare the drawings, scope, and materials information your approval application needs and help you submit it. Then we pull the City of Houston permits.
Can you remodel my kitchen and bathroom at the same time?
Yes. Combining projects under one contract and one approval saves coordination time. We sequence the work so you keep a working bathroom whenever possible.
Can I live in my home during the remodel?
In most cases, yes. We seal off work areas, keep a bathroom usable when possible, and clean the site every day.
Do you build home additions in Lazybrook?
Yes. We build single-story additions, second-story additions, and sunrooms that match your home. They must meet your section’s setbacks and receive Civic Club approval.
Will my remodel trigger Houston's floodplain rules?
Only if your home is in a mapped flood zone and the project costs 50% or more of the home’s market value. We check your flood zone during the in-home visit.
Can I get an estimate from photos?
Yes, you can get a ballpark range from photos. A detailed, itemized estimate comes after an in-home visit, and your final bill matches it.
How soon can you start?
We can usually see your home the next day. Your start date depends on the project’s scope, Civic Club approval, and permits, and we lock it in when you sign the contract.
Ready to Remodel Your Lazybrook Home?
Your Lazybrook home has great bones, a great lot, and a great location. Let’s make the inside work just as well. Whether it’s a bathroom, a kitchen, a whole-home renovation, or an addition, we’ll handle the approvals, permits, and construction, with the owner on site every day. Your final bill will match your estimate.
Send us photos for a ballpark, or request your free in-home visit today.