Houston, TX
Home repair help in Houston. Each trade has its own line.
Pick the closest match. Each page covers what that kind of job usually involves, what to do before anyone arrives, and the Texas and Houston rules worth knowing.
Local picture
What matters in Houston.
Weather and risk
During Hurricane Harvey, NWS Houston/Galveston recorded between 4.62 and 56 inches of rain across its area, with the highest totals around Friendswood.
The housing
In the Census Bureau's 2019-2023 American Community Survey, 439,889 of Houston's housing units (43.0%) are single-family detached homes.
Licenses and permits
In Texas, plumbers are licensed by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners, while electricians, air conditioning contractors, and mold assessors and remediators are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
- National Weather Service Houston/Galveston - Hurricane Harvey Info
- US Census Bureau - ACS 2019-2023 5-Year DP04 Selected Housing Characteristics, Houston city, Texas
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners - License Types
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Electricians
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Mold Assessors and Remediators FAQs
Being straight with you
What we are, and what we are not.
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