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Q: How do I choose the right home renovation contractor — and what are the red flags?

Verify the things that protect you: a Certificate of Insurance (liability + workers' comp) from the insurer, proof the contractor is bonded, a real local portfolio and review volume, and a written, fixed-price contract with milestone-based payments. Confirm they pull the permits. Walk away from these red flags: more than ~50% required upfront (10–20% is normal on large jobs), 'we don't need a contract, trust me,' a contractor who asks you to pull the permits, cash-only or no proof of insurance, and high-pressure door-to-door sales. Tip many homeowners miss — anyone selling you on a 'Texas state contractor license' is bluffing, because one doesn't exist for general remodeling.

Q: Are you licensed and insured? Does a DFW renovation contractor need a Texas license?

Here's the honest answer most contractors won't give you: Texas does not issue a statewide license for general residential remodeling or general contractors — there is no 'GC license' to look up, so be skeptical of anyone who claims one. What is licensed in Texas are the trades: electricians (through TDLR) and plumbers (through TSBPE). UHS Remodeling is fully insured, we pull all required city permits as standard, and every electrical and plumbing connection on your project is performed by Texas-state-licensed electricians and plumbers. That insured-plus-licensed-trades stack is the real protection — and it's exactly what to verify with any contractor you consider.

Q: Do you offer free estimates and consultations?

Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-pressure in-home consultation — typically about an hour — where we walk the space, discuss your goals, and give you an honest budget range against your wish-list. From there we develop plans, selections and a written fixed-price contract before any work begins, so the price is locked up front and any change is approved by you in writing first — no surprise change orders. Request your free consultation whenever you're ready.

UHS Remodeling is the one design-build team Dallas–Fort Worth homeowners hire for the whole project — one contract, one fixed price, one accountable crew. Since 2014 we’ve completed 5,875+ renovations across 20+ DFW cities, from a $25K kitchen to a $400K+ addition. Fully insured, all city permits handled.

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500+

Five-star reviews

5,875+

Projects since 2014

20+

DFW cities served

Navy Shaker kitchen with a marble waterfall island renovated by UHS Remodeling, home renovation contractors in Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas–Fort Worth · 2026

The short answer

How do you choose a home renovation contractor in DFW?

Start by ignoring the one credential most homeowners look for — there is no Texas state license for general remodeling contractors, so any DFW company advertising a “state contractor license” is leaning on something that doesn’t exist. Vet the things that actually protect you instead. Ask for a Certificate of Insurance (general liability plus workers’ comp) straight from the insurer. Confirm the firm is bonded, so the work gets finished even if something goes wrong. Demand a written, fixed-price contract — verbal-only estimates are a top red flag — with scope, materials, milestones and timeline in writing, and payments tied to completed milestones. A 10–20% deposit is normal on a large job; treat anything near or above 50% upfront as a red flag. Check a real local portfolio and review volume, and confirm they pull the permits, not you. UHS does all of the above: fully insured, 4.9★ across 500+ reviews, 5,875+ DFW projects, and we use Texas-state-licensed electricians and plumbers for trade work. Book a free consultation to see it in action.

01 · What we renovate

One team for every part of your home

Kitchen Remodeling

Our most-requested project and the highest-ROI room in the house. Layout changes, custom and semi-custom cabinetry, quartz and natural stone, lighting and full appliance integration — managed start to finish by one team.

$25K–$95K·Most-requested · highest ROI

Bathroom Remodeling

Primary suites, guest baths and powder rooms. Walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, double vanities, tile and plumbing relocations — performed with Texas-state-licensed plumbers and a clean, protected job site.

$8K–$60K·Primary & guest baths

Whole-Home Renovation

A top-to-bottom transformation under one contract. We open up floor plans, update kitchens and baths together, and refresh flooring, lighting and finishes throughout — with one project lead accountable for the whole home.

$95K–$350K·Top-to-bottom transformation

Room & Home Additions

More square footage, done right. Primary-suite additions, family rooms, second stories and bump-outs — engineered for DFW’s Blackland clay soil, permitted, and submitted through your HOA’s ARC review before we build.

$120K–$400K+·More square footage

Interior Remodeling

Any room, any scope — living areas, basements, bonus rooms, flooring, trim and built-ins. From a single-room refresh to a multi-room reconfiguration, priced honestly for the work involved.

$8K–$350K·Any room, any scope

Attic Conversions

Turn unused attic space into a real bedroom, office or playroom. We check truss type, headroom, insulation and HVAC capacity first, then frame, finish and condition the space to code.

$25K–$120K·Bonus living space

Detached Garages

Stand-alone garages, workshops and garage suites. Concrete, framing, electrical and finish-out — permitted and built to handle DFW soil and weather, from a basic two-car to a finished living suite.

$45K–$280K·Garage, shop, or suite

Aging-in-Place & Accessibility

Safe, barrier-free living without leaving the home you love. Curbless showers, grab bars, widened doorways, ramps and slip-resistant flooring — usually a bath, doorway and flooring package.

Quoted per scope·Safe, barrier-free living

Outdoor & Exterior

Covered patios, siding, exterior facelifts and curb-appeal upgrades that tie into the rest of your renovation. Scoped and priced per project, with HOA exterior approvals handled up front.

Quoted per scope·Patios, siding, curb appeal

02 · Recent work

Renovations across Dallas–Fort Worth

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Open kitchen renovation with white cabinets and a dark island by UHS Remodeling in Frisco, TX

Kitchen renovation, Frisco2025

Primary bathroom remodel with a glass walk-in shower and freestanding tub by UHS Remodeling in Frisco, TX

Bathroom remodel, Frisco2025

Open-concept living and dining room from a whole-home renovation by UHS Remodeling in Frisco, TX

Whole-home renovation, Frisco2025

Two-story home addition under construction with matching brick veneer by UHS Remodeling in Dallas-Fort Worth

Home addition build, DFW2025

From the field · Dallas–Fort Worth

“Most DFW renovations live or die on what’s under the house. Our Blackland clay swells and shrinks with the seasons, so before we add a room or open a wall we plan for the foundation, drainage and slab movement — not after. That’s the advantage of one accountable team: design, permits, engineering and the build all answer to one project lead, so nothing falls through the cracks between subs. You always know who’s responsible, and it’s us.”

Daniel B.

Owner · Construction Lead, UHS Remodeling

03 · Explore further

Where homeowners go next

See real before-and-after results in our case studies, or estimate your own project with the remodeling cost calculator. · home remodeling in DFW

05 · Before you hire

Home renovation contractor questions, answered honestly

These are the questions DFW homeowners actually ask before hiring — answered straight, including the truth about Texas licensing. For a ballpark on your project, start with our remodeling cost calculator.

How do I choose the right home renovation contractor — and what are the red flags?

Verify the things that protect you: a Certificate of Insurance (liability + workers’ comp) from the insurer, proof the contractor is bonded, a real local portfolio and review volume, and a written, fixed-price contract with milestone-based payments. Confirm they pull the permits. Walk away from these red flags: more than ~50% required upfront (10–20% is normal on large jobs), “we don’t need a contract, trust me,” a contractor who asks you to pull the permits, cash-only or no proof of insurance, and high-pressure door-to-door sales. Tip many homeowners miss — anyone selling you on a “Texas state contractor license” is bluffing, because one doesn’t exist for general remodeling.

Are you licensed and insured? Does a DFW renovation contractor need a Texas license?

Here’s the honest answer most contractors won’t give you: Texas does not issue a statewide license for general residential remodeling or general contractors — there is no “GC license” to look up, so be skeptical of anyone who claims one. What is licensed in Texas are the trades: electricians (through TDLR) and plumbers (through TSBPE). UHS Remodeling is fully insured, we pull all required city permits as standard, and every electrical and plumbing connection on your project is performed by Texas-state-licensed electricians and plumbers. That insured-plus-licensed-trades stack is the real protection — and it’s exactly what to verify with any contractor you consider.

How much do home renovation contractors charge in DFW?

It runs from a $25K kitchen to a $400K+ addition, and everything in between. Typical UHS ranges: kitchens $25K–$95K, bathrooms $8K–$60K, whole-home renovations $95K–$350K, room and home additions $120K–$400K+, attic conversions $25K–$120K, and detached garages $45K–$280K. Five things move the number most: scope and square footage, structural change (building up costs more than out, plus foundation work on Blackland clay), finish level, the trades involved (plumbing/electrical/tile add the most), and permits, HOA and site factors. Most homeowners land in the middle of each range; the top reflects custom finishes and the larger homes common in Plano, Frisco, Southlake and the Park Cities. Try our cost calculator for a ballpark.

Do you handle permits and HOA approval?

Yes — both, as standard. We pull all required city permits (for structural changes, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and roofing work) and we submit to your HOA’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) when exterior work is involved. This matters in DFW: a city permit does not override your HOA, and an ARC can force changes or removal even after a permit is issued, so HOA approval should come first. We know each DFW municipality’s process and handle the paperwork and inspections for you, so you’re never the one chasing the building department.

Do you offer free estimates and consultations?

Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-pressure in-home consultation — typically about an hour — where we walk the space, discuss your goals, and give you an honest budget range against your wish-list. From there we develop plans, selections and a written fixed-price contract before any work begins, so the price is locked up front and any change is approved by you in writing first — no surprise change orders. Request your free consultation whenever you’re ready.

How long does a home renovation take in DFW?

It depends on scope. Realistic DFW timelines: a bathroom is 3–5 weeks on site (6–10 weeks total with design and permits), a kitchen 4–6 weeks (3–5 months total), an attic conversion 4–8 weeks, a room addition 8–16 weeks (4–8 months total), and a whole-home renovation 3–6 months on site (4–9 months total). The biggest drivers are city permitting and HOA ARC review, custom cabinetry and appliance lead times, and how quickly selections get decided. These are honest ranges, not best-case marketing numbers.

Do you offer financing?

Yes — we help you find the right fit. Common options include a home equity loan (fixed lump sum, good for one defined project), a HELOC (revolving line, good for phased work), a cash-out refinance, or an unsecured personal loan for smaller budgets that doesn’t put your home at risk. Equity products often allow up to about 80–85% of your home’s value minus your mortgage, depending on the lender and your credit. See options and run the numbers on our financing page.

What cities and areas do you serve?

We serve 20+ communities across Dallas–Fort Worth, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Murphy, Richardson, Carrollton, The Colony, Addison, Flower Mound, Rockwall, Wylie, Garland, Farmers Branch, Little Elm, Highland Park and University Park. Our office is in Plano, and we know each city’s permitting and HOA process. Not sure if you’re in range? Ask us — or start at our Plano hub to see local project examples.

06 · Let’s talk

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