Remodeling Contractor in Montrose, TX
If you own a home in Montrose, you already know it isn’t a typical Houston house. It might be a 1920s bungalow with original hardwood floors, a restored Craftsman in a historic district, or a newer townhome on a subdivided lot. Brito Remodel & Construction is a residential remodeling company that has helped Houston homeowners update their homes since 2014. We work in Montrose (77006 and 77019) and the surrounding Neartown neighborhoods.
Bathrooms are our main specialty, from full renovations to walk-in shower conversions. We also handle kitchen remodeling and general contracting when your project touches more than one room. We only work on homes, and every project is supervised on-site by the owner, so you always have one accountable person to talk to.
Estimates are free. Send us a few photos of your space, and we’ll talk it through with you and give you a ballpark before we ever visit.
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Our Services
Our Remodeling Services
Brito Remodel & Construction focuses on bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and general contracting for homeowners throughout Montrose. Below is a quick overview of what we offer. If you’re ready to dig into details for a specific project, our dedicated service pages cover process, materials, and timelines more thoroughly.
Bathroom Remodeling Montrose
Bathrooms in older Montrose bungalows are often small, original, and running on plumbing well past its intended lifespan. We handle full bathroom remodels, shower remodels, tub remodels, and conversions in both directions, tub-to-shower and shower-to-tub. We install Moen and Delta fixtures built to hold up to daily use. Learn more about our bathroom remodeling services.
Kitchen Remodeling Montrose
Original 1920s kitchens were rarely built for how people cook and gather today. We install semi-custom and custom cabinetry, quartz, granite, and marble countertops, and backsplashes. We can also open a cramped, walled-off kitchen into the living or dining space. See our kitchen remodeling services.
General Contracting Montrose
Many Montrose homeowners want to keep the original character of their homes. We install and repair hardwood floors, lay tile in wet areas, and match or restore trim with crown molding and baseboards that suit the age of the house.
Montrose lots are tight, so growing a home often means building up or reusing existing space. We handle second-story additions, garage conversions, and whole-home renovations as your general contractor. We coordinate planning, trades, scheduling, and quality control from start to finish.
Remodeling in Montrose: One Neighborhood, Very Different Homes
Montrose was platted in 1911 as one of Houston’s first planned neighborhoods, and much of that original character is still standing. Craftsman bungalows and 1920s cottages share blocks with restored Victorian and Tudor homes. Because Houston has no traditional zoning, modern townhomes fill in wherever a lot became available, so two neighbors can have completely different remodeling needs.
Older bungalows and cottages: remodeling is usually about function catching up with age. These homes weren’t designed with a modern kitchen or primary bathroom in mind, and the plumbing and electrical often need attention the moment a wall is opened.
Townhomes and condos: projects tend to focus on finish upgrades, layout tweaks, or a kitchen and bath refresh a few years after move-in. HOA rules may also affect materials, work hours, and access.
Either way, Montrose’s location near the Museum District, the Menil Collection, and downtown has kept property values strong. A well-planned remodel protects that investment.
Remodeling a Home in a Montrose Historic District
Several city-designated historic districts sit in and around Montrose. These include Courtlandt Place, Westmoreland, Avondale East, Avondale West, and Audubon Place, plus First Montrose Commons, designated in June 2010. If your home is in one of them, this is what to know before planning a remodel.
Exterior changes need city approval first: Exterior work must be approved in advance, and approved projects receive a Certificate of Appropriateness. That applies to additions, porches, siding, and windows, which count as exterior work and require approval from the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission.
Most interior remodels don’t: Interior renovations generally don’t require a Certificate of Appropriateness, though original shiplap is one exception: it can be covered with drywall but not removed. For most kitchen and bathroom remodels, the historic review never comes into play.
Your civic association may have its own rules: Many Houston neighborhoods have deed restrictions that require civic association approval as well, and those standards can differ from the city’s.
We help you figure out early on which of these apply to your project, so that approvals don’t become surprise delays.
What Older Montrose Homes Often Hide
A century-old house almost always has surprises behind the walls. The most common ones are:
- Aging plumbing: galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that are corroding or partially blocked.
- Outdated wiring: original circuits that can’t safely carry a modern kitchen’s load.
- Foundation movement: pier-and-beam foundations that have shifted and need leveling before new tile or cabinets go in.
- Hidden water damage: rotted subfloor around old tubs and toilets.
We plan for these from the start. Your written estimate explains what’s likely in a home of your age, and if we find something unexpected, you hear about it that same day with options and real numbers.
We’ve done this kind of work before. One Houston homeowner’s 100-year-old house was taken down to the studs: the foundation, wiring, plumbing, and hardwood floors were all addressed, and a utility room and bedroom suite were added afterward.
How Much Does Remodeling Cost in Montrose?
Every home is different, but these published 2026 Houston market ranges give you a realistic starting point. They are general market figures, not Brito quotes.
| Project | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom: basic update | $8,500–$18,000 |
| Bathroom: mid-range renovation | $18,000–$35,000 |
| Bathroom: mid-range, Montrose (77006) | $22,000–$40,000 |
| Kitchen: cosmetic refresh | $15,000–$25,000 |
| Kitchen: mid-range, inner Loop | $55,000–$85,000 |
| Partial renovation (kitchen, baths, floors) | $80,000–$200,000 |
Why Montrose projects often cost more: labor in inner-Loop neighborhoods like Montrose typically runs 10–20% higher than in the suburbs. Access is tight, older homes hide more surprises, and finish expectations are high. Aging plumbing and historic-home requirements are among the biggest cost drivers for Montrose bathrooms.
The fastest way to get a real number is to send us photos of your space. We’ll give you a ballpark by phone, then an itemized written estimate after we walk your home.
Why Choose Us
Why Montrose Homeowners Choose Brito Remodel & Construction
We treat older homes with care: Original woodwork, old-growth trees, and character that can’t be replicated in new construction deserve a contractor who works around them carefully rather than tearing them out.
One accountable person: The owner supervises your project on-site from the first visit to the final walkthrough. You won’t be handed off to a rotating crew.
Itemized estimates, no padding: You see what each part of the job costs and why, and the final bill stays true to the quote.
Homes are all we do: Over a decade of Houston residential work means we know the housing stock, the permit process, and what Houston humidity does to the wrong materials.
Verified by homeowners: 30 five-star Google reviews mention clean job sites, projects finished on schedule, and clear communication throughout.
Our Process
Our Remodeling Process
Photo review
Send us a few photos of the space so our first conversation is informed.
Phone consultation and ballpark
We talk through your goals and give you an early ballpark figure.
In-home consultation
We walk your Montrose home and check plumbing, wiring, and structure in person. Many homeowners have us out the next day.
Itemized written estimate
A clear breakdown of scope and cost before anything begins.
Material selection and scheduling
Cabinets, tile, and fixtures are ordered and on hand before demolition starts. If your home is in a historic district, approvals are sorted out at this stage.
Construction
The owner supervises on-site, floors are protected, dust is contained, and the site is cleaned daily.
Final walkthrough and support
The project is done when you say it is, and we stand behind our work afterward.
Remodeling Ideas for Homes in Montrose
Because Montrose has such a range of home ages, remodeling priorities shift block by block, but some patterns show up often.
In older bungalows, opening the kitchen to an adjoining living or dining space is a frequent request. Original floor plans tend to wall the kitchen off entirely, which doesn’t match how most households want to live now. Removing a non-structural wall or widening a doorway can change how the whole front half of the house feels, without touching the home’s exterior character.
Bathroom storage comes up constantly in these older homes too. A single small original cabinet rarely holds what a modern household needs, and adding built-in storage or converting an underused tub into a walk-in shower solves both a space issue and, for some homeowners, a long-term accessibility concern.
Preserving original details while updating what’s behind the walls is a theme unique to a neighborhood like this. Many homeowners want to keep original hardwood floors, trim work, or window casings while replacing the plumbing and electrical systems hidden beneath them, work that isn’t visible in the finished result but matters enormously for how the home functions day to day.
Better lighting, more efficient fixtures, and updated insulation round out the list, especially in homes built long before energy efficiency was a design consideration. Whatever the scope, most Montrose remodels aim for the same balance: modern function without erasing what makes these homes worth keeping.
Services Areas
Serving Montrose and the Neighborhoods Around It
We work throughout Montrose, from the historic blocks of Avondale, Audubon Place, and Westmoreland to Hyde Park, Mandell Place, and Vermont Commons. Whether your home is a 1920s bungalow, a restored cottage, or a newer townhome, we bring the same owner-supervised approach to every project.
We also serve the neighborhoods around Montrose. Directly east, Midtown is mostly townhomes and condos ready for kitchen and bath updates. Just north, the Houston Heights shares many of the same older-home challenges. To the south, the bungalows around Rice Village often need similar system updates, while West University Place and Bellaire are independent cities with their own permit offices, and we handle that process for you.
Don’t see your neighborhood? Contact us. We most likely serve your area.
Remodeling Contractor in Montrose FAQs
Do you remodel homes in Montrose, Houston?
Yes. We handle bathroom, kitchen, and whole-home remodeling throughout Montrose and nearby neighborhoods like Midtown, the Museum District, and Rice Village.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We’re licensed and insured on every project and will show you documentation before any work begins.
Do I need city approval to remodel in a Montrose historic district?
Exterior changes, including additions, porches, siding, and windows, need a Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts. Most interior remodels don’t. We’ll help you figure out what applies to your project.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Montrose?
Published 2026 figures put mid-range Montrose bathroom remodels around $22,000–$40,000. Older plumbing and tight access tend to push costs above the Houston average. Send us photos for a ballpark on your space.
Do you work on Montrose townhomes and condos?
Yes. We regularly handle finish upgrades, kitchen and bath refreshes, and flooring in newer townhomes, and we work within HOA rules on materials, work hours, and access.
Is $10,000 enough for a kitchen remodel in Montrose?
Usually only for a cosmetic refresh, such as paint, hardware, a backsplash, or a new countertop in an existing layout. New cabinets or layout changes typically cost well above that, especially in older homes.
How do I find a good remodeling contractor, and what are the red flags?
Look for written, itemized estimates, proof of insurance, experience with older homes, and recent reviews. Red flags include pressure to sign quickly, vague lump-sum pricing, no written contract, reluctance to pull permits, and requests for large cash payments upfront.
Should I pay a contractor 50% upfront?
Be cautious with any large upfront payment. A reasonable deposit to order materials is common, but payments should be tied to clear milestones spelled out in a written contract.
What should I ask a contractor before a remodel?
Ask who will supervise the job day to day, what the estimate includes and excludes, how unexpected issues are handled and priced, how long the project will take, and whether they’ve worked on homes of a similar age.
Should I remodel the kitchen or bathroom first?
In older homes, start with whatever involves the plumbing and electrical systems, since those upgrades affect the rooms around them. Kitchens usually take the longest, so many households plan around living without one.
Ready to Remodel Your Montrose, TX Home?
Whether you have a bathroom that finally needs to work for your household, a kitchen you want to open up, or a larger renovation that needs a general contractor, the first step costs nothing. Send us a few photos, get a ballpark, and we’ll walk your home together, with no pressure.