West Houston & Memorial

Remodeling in Tanglewood and Briargrove

Big lots near the Galleria make Tanglewood one of the few places inside Beltway 8 where a full outdoor living space and a large addition fit easily.

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Permits issued by: City of Houston
County: Harris
ZIP codes: 77056, 77057
Typical homes: Postwar ranches on large lots and newer traditional estates
Local rules to know: Tanglewood Homes Association deed restrictions
From our showroom: About 8 miles (straight line) from 7350 Langfield Rd

Short answer: We remodel homes in Tanglewood and neighboring Briargrove, near Uptown and the Galleria. Tanglewood opened in 1949, developed by William Giddings Farrington, with lots that are large by Houston standards: about half an acre for the biggest and a median around 16,000 square feet. Its strict deed restrictions are managed by the Tanglewood Homes Association, and permits come from the City of Houston.

Rambling ranches and the homes that replaced them

Tanglewood began with one-story “rambling ranch” houses with central air, unusual in 1949. Over the decades many were replaced by two-story English, Mediterranean and other traditional homes with tall ceilings and three-car garages.

That leaves two kinds of remodel: whole-home renovations of original ranches that owners want to keep, and updates to the larger homes built in the 1980s through 2000s, whose kitchens, baths and outdoor spaces are now dated.

What Tanglewood & Briargrove homeowners usually ask us to fix

Whole-home renovation of original ranches
Kitchen and bath updates in 1980s–2000s homes
Outdoor kitchens, pool decks and covered patios on big lots
Additions that respect deed-restricted building lines

Deed restrictions near the Galleria

Tanglewood Homes Association

Tanglewood’s deed restrictions bar businesses in the neighborhood and shape what can be built. We review the restrictions before design.

City of Houston permits

Remodels and additions follow the city’s permit process, with grading and impervious-cover review for additions.

Large-lot drainage

Adding patios, kitchens and pool decks adds hard surface; we plan drainage so water moves away from the house.

Projects we build in Tanglewood & Briargrove

Whole-home ranch renovation

Keeps the lot and the house, updates everything else.

Whole-home renovation

Outdoor kitchen and patio cover

Large lots fit full outdoor living.

Outdoor kitchens

Kitchen remodel

1990s–2000s kitchens due for replacement.

Kitchen remodeling

Patio and pool deck

Pavers and concrete that handle clay soil.

Patios & pavers

Neighborhoods we serve around Tanglewood & Briargrove

Tanglewood
Briargrove
Briarcroft
Larchmont
Post Oak Park
Uptown / Galleria

ZIP codes 77056, 77057.

Questions from Tanglewood & Briargrove homeowners

How big are lots in Tanglewood?

Large for Houston: the biggest are about half an acre, and the median lot was about 16,390 square feet as of 2003.

Do Tanglewood deed restrictions affect remodeling?

They can affect use, building lines and what can be built. Interior remodels are usually unaffected; we check the restrictions for exterior work and additions.

Do you work in Briargrove and Briarcroft too?

Yes, along with the rest of the Uptown and Galleria area.

Worth reading before a Tanglewood & Briargrove project

Sources for this page

Rules change. We confirm the permit office, HOA and flood status for your exact address before every project.

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