Inside the Loop
Remodeling in Montrose
Montrose mixes century-old bungalows, grand houses on tree-lined boulevards and newer townhomes. Each needs a different kind of remodel.
- Permits issued by
- City of Houston (plus historic review in six districts)
- County
- Harris
- ZIP codes
- 77006, 77019
- Typical homes
- Bungalows, cottages and mansions from the 1910s–30s, plus townhomes
- Local rules to know
- Six city historic districts
- From our showroom
- About 10 miles (straight line) from 7350 Langfield Rd
Short answer: We remodel Montrose homes of every era. Montrose was first platted in 1911 and includes six city historic districts: Audubon Place, Avondale East, Avondale West, Courtland Place, Westmoreland and First Montrose Commons. Exterior changes in those districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness; interiors and homes outside the districts follow the normal City of Houston permit process.
Three kinds of Montrose homes, three kinds of projects
The oldest streets have bungalows and cottages with wide porches. Boulevards hold larger early-1900s homes, some long since divided into apartments. Newer infill brought three-story townhomes on narrow lots.
Bungalows usually need space and systems; big older houses need restoration done carefully; townhomes from the 2000s are now due for kitchens, baths and flooring.
What Montrose homeowners usually ask us to fix
- Old wiring and plumbing in pre-war houses
- Kitchens and baths in 2000s-era townhomes
- Converting divided houses back to single-family layouts
- Window and porch repairs that meet district guidelines
Building in Montrose’s historic districts
Six districts, one process
All six Montrose districts use the city’s Certificate of Appropriateness process through the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission.
Contributing vs. noncontributing
Demolition and relocation rules differ for contributing and noncontributing buildings; alterations and additions need review for both.
Townhome HOAs
Many townhome developments have their own associations that approve exterior changes.
Projects we build in Montrose
Townhome kitchen and bath update
2000s finishes are aging out.
Kitchen remodelingBungalow restoration
Systems, leveling and finishes in one plan.
Whole-home renovationFlooring replacement
Engineered wood and LVP for multi-story homes.
FlooringBathroom remodel
Small vintage baths reworked for daily use.
Bathroom remodelingNeighborhoods we serve around Montrose
- Neartown
- Midtown
- Museum District
- Hyde Park
- Avondale
- Westmoreland
- Fourth Ward
ZIP codes 77006, 77019.
Questions from Montrose homeowners
Which Montrose streets are in historic districts?
The city’s districts in Montrose are Audubon Place, Avondale East, Avondale West, Courtland Place, Westmoreland and First Montrose Commons. Check the city’s historic preservation map for your exact address.
Can you remodel a three-story townhome?
Yes. We plan around stairs, limited staging space and HOA rules, and protect finished floors while we work.
Does a townhome HOA have to approve my remodel?
Interior work usually doesn’t need approval; exterior changes, windows and roof work often do. Check your HOA documents.
Worth reading before a Montrose project
Sources for this page
Rules change. We confirm the permit office, HOA and flood status for your exact address before every project.
Planning a remodel in Montrose?
Free in-home estimate with a written scope, price and schedule.
Or call (346) 456-5310