Residential Remodel & Repair in Garland, TX
Kitchens, baths, additions, whole-home remodels and pre-sale repair lists for homeowners across Dallas–Fort Worth. You get a free inspection, an itemized bid, and a private client portal for the whole project.
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Garland building stock and permit process
- Garland has invested close to $1 billion in public funds toward transforming its downtown over the past decade. source
- The city adopted its 'Garland on the Rise' strategic reinvestment plan for 2026–2036 in June 2026. source
- Garland broke ground on a formal downtown redevelopment project. source
- The Garland Development Code, adopted by City Council in May 2015, governs zoning, subdivision and development standards citywide. source
- A preservation study of the Downtown Garland Square documents the age and architecture of the downtown building stock. source
Permits and registration in Garland
Permit department
City of Garland Building Inspection Department — official page
Garland is in Dallas County.
Online permit portal
Applications are filed with the department directly; no online portal is published.
Contractor registration
Garland requires contractor registration, with fees tiered by trade: $125 for general contractor, irrigation and sign registrations, and no fee for HVAC, plumbing and electrical. source
Re-roof permit
Garland requires a re-roofing permit and publishes a dedicated re-roofing permit page. source
Districts and areas we work in
Historic Downtown Garland · Garland Square Historic District · Downtown Garland Square arts area
Weather events that drive repairs here
- Dec. 26, 2015: An EF-4 tornado tracked 9.21 miles through the Garland and Rowlett area of Dallas County with a 550-yard-wide damage path. source
- Dec. 26, 2015: NWS Fort Worth published a damage survey of the December 2015 North Texas tornado outbreak. source
- Feb. 17, 2021: Garland was among the North Texas cities asked to conserve water during Winter Storm Uri as burst pipes drove regional demand to 350 million gallons a day. source
What this includes
Kitchens and baths
Cabinets, counters, tile, plumbing fixtures and lighting installed by our own licensed trades.
Additions and whole-home remodels
Framing through finish, permitted and inspected, with one schedule and one point of contact.
Pre-sale repairs
Inspection punch lists knocked out quickly so a closing stays on track.
Free inspection in 24–48 hours
We walk the property, photograph it, and return an itemized bid you can actually read.
Straightforward payment terms
Projects up to $50,000 are 50% to start and 50% at completion. Larger projects are 50% / 25% / 25%.
Garland questions, answered
Do I need a permit for residential remodel & repair in Garland?
Yes — permitted work in Garland goes through City of Garland Building Inspection Department. Permits are filed directly with the department. Garland requires contractor registration, with fees tiered by trade: $125 for general contractor, irrigation and sign registrations, and no fee for HVAC, plumbing and electrical. We pull the permits for the scope and coordinate inspections. Garland requires a re-roofing permit and publishes a dedicated re-roofing permit page. source
How fast can someone look at my project?
We book a free inspection within 24 to 48 hours in most of Dallas–Fort Worth.
What are your payment terms?
Projects up to $50,000 are 50% to start and 50% at completion. Larger projects are split 50% / 25% / 25%.
Do I get to see progress if I am not at the house?
Yes. Every project gets a private client portal with the scope, schedule updates and photos.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Our workmanship carries a one-year guarantee.
Residential Remodel & Repair in Garland? Let's walk it.
Inspection in 24–48 hours, itemized bid after the walk, and a private client portal for the project.