South & Bay Area
Remodeling in Friendswood
Friendswood started as a Quaker colony in 1895. Today its biggest building question is how to rebuild higher and stronger along Clear Creek.
- Permits issued by
- City of Friendswood
- County
- Galveston and Harris
- ZIP codes
- 77546
- Typical homes
- Post-1950s subdivisions, many near Clear Creek
- Local rules to know
- TDI windstorm area in the Galveston County portion
- From our showroom
- About 29 miles (straight line) from 7350 Langfield Rd
Short answer: We remodel and rebuild homes in Friendswood, a city in Galveston and Harris counties that incorporated in 1960. Clear Creek flooding devastated the city during Harvey in 2017, Hurricane Beryl hit hard again in 2024, and many residents now rebuild above ground. The Galveston County portion is in the TDI windstorm catastrophe area, so structural work there may need a windstorm inspection.
A Quaker colony turned suburb
Friendswood was founded in 1895 by Quakers led by T. Hadley Lewis and Frank J. Brown, the only permanent Texas town begun as a Quaker colony. It stayed a small farming town known for figs until the 1950s, when farmland became subdivisions for Houston commuters.
What Friendswood homeowners usually ask us to fix
- Flood rebuilds with water-tolerant materials
- Kitchen and bath updates in 1970s–2000s homes
- Patio covers built to coastal wind standards
- Elevation decisions after repeated flooding
Friendswood permits, floods and wind
City of Friendswood permits
Friendswood issues its own building permits and floodplain reviews.
Windstorm area
Galveston County is one of the 14 coastal counties in the TDI catastrophe area. Structural work there usually needs a windstorm inspection for TWIA coverage.
Substantial damage
After a flood, homes damaged 50% or more of market value must meet current flood rules when rebuilt.
Clear Creek
Major flooding in Friendswood tracks Clear Creek. After Harvey and then Beryl, more owners are raising floors or rebuilding higher; we help weigh elevation against remodeling with flood-tolerant materials.
Projects we build in Friendswood
Neighborhoods we serve around Friendswood
- Wedgewood
- Windsong
- West Ranch
- Forest Bend
- Polly Ranch
ZIP codes 77546.
Questions from Friendswood homeowners
Does Friendswood need windstorm inspections?
For homes in the Galveston County portion, structural work usually needs a TDI windstorm inspection to keep TWIA eligibility. The Harris County portion generally isn’t in the catastrophe area.
Should I elevate my Friendswood home?
It depends on your flood history, elevation and budget, and is required if the home was substantially damaged in a mapped floodplain. We price both paths.
Worth reading before a Friendswood project
Sources for this page
- Wikipedia: Friendswood, Texas
- Texas Department of Insurance: TWIA overview (catastrophe area)
- Texas Department of Insurance: Do you need a windstorm inspection?
Rules change. We confirm the permit office, HOA and flood status for your exact address before every project.
Planning a remodel in Friendswood?
Free in-home estimate with a written scope, price and schedule.
Or call (346) 456-5310