Habitability Houston TX Licensed & Insured 4.9★ Rated

Apartment Habitability Compliance Contractor Houston TX

Code violations, health department notices, and resident complaints about habitability are expensive — in repairs, in fines, and in reputation. We resolve them faster than any reactive repair crew.

24hr
Emergency Mobilization
Code Expert
Houston HCD Compliance
All Trades
One Call
Documented
Violation Closeout

Habitability Compliance Services Services

Everything you need under one contract. No coordinating multiple vendors — we handle it all.

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Mold Remediation

IICRC-compliant mold removal, source elimination, and reconstruction.

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Pest Exclusion

Structural pest exclusion — seal penetrations, replace compromised materials.

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Water Damage Repair

Leak source fix, dry-out, reconstruction — all under one contract.

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HVAC Habitability

Emergency AC repair and replacement when units are uninhabitable.

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Plumbing Habitability

Sewage backups, no hot water, and broken fixtures — same-day response.

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Health Dept Notice Response

Document correction of all cited violations with photo evidence.

Built for Class C Property Owners

We specialize in Class C garden-style apartment complexes — the 20-40 year old, 2-3 story walk-ups that make up the backbone of Houston's rental market. Our systems are built around properties with 50-300 units, occupied residents, tight budgets, and real timelines.

  • Garden-style complexes, 50–300 units
  • Occupied renovations — zero displacement required
  • Value-add investors and long-term holders
  • Property management companies and REITs
  • Houston metro, all surrounding cities
20+

Years in Houston multifamily

500+

Projects completed

10K+

Units renovated

4.9★

Average client rating

Our 6-Step Process

1

Emergency Assessment

On-site within 4 hours of habitability complaint or violation notice.

2

Resident Communication Plan

Draft resident notices and relocation plan if temporary displacement needed.

3

Source Elimination

Fix the root cause first — leaks, HVAC failures, pest entry points.

4

Remediation & Repair

Licensed remediation where required; reconstruction to match.

5

Third-Party Clearance

Industrial hygienist clearance for mold; pest management sign-off.

6

Violation Closeout

Photo documentation package submitted to city/health department.

Why Owners Invest in Habitability Compliance Services

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Higher Rents

Updated properties command premium rents. Most owners see 15–25% rent increase potential after quality renovation work.

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Lower Turnover

Residents stay longer in well-maintained properties. Reducing one turnover saves $3,000–$8,000 in lost rent and make-ready costs.

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Asset Value

Every $1 of NOI improvement drives $12–$17 of asset value at typical Houston cap rates. Renovation pays for itself at sale.

What Property Owners Say About Us

"Tell Projects completely transformed our 180-unit complex. Phase by phase, no resident displacement, and the work quality is unlike anything I've seen from other contractors in Houston."

Marcus T.
Property Owner, Katy TX — 180 Units

"We had three other bids. Tell Projects wasn't the cheapest, but they were the only ones who gave us a real phasing plan and stood behind it. Project finished on time and on budget."

Sandra L.
Regional Property Manager — 4 Houston Properties

"Our rents went up 22% after the renovation. That's real NOI that I'll carry into the next deal. Tell Projects is the reason we can refinance at a much better valuation."

David R.
Value-Add Investor, Houston TX

Habitability Compliance Services Questions Answered

Texas Property Code requires working heat/AC, hot water, weather-tight structure, and pest-free conditions. Failures can result in rent escrow and fines.

Texas allows rent withholding in specific circumstances. Fast remediation is your best defense and best tenant relations strategy.

IICRC S520 protocol — containment, air scrubbing, removal, reconstruction. Temporary relocation coordinated when necessary.

Yes — complete photo documentation of all corrected conditions, delivered in city-required format.

For declared habitability emergencies, we're on-site within 4 hours anywhere in greater Houston.

Serving Greater Houston

HoustonKatySugar LandThe WoodlandsPearlandCypressSpringHumbleLeague CityBaytownStaffordMissouri CityFriendswoodPasadenaLa PorteConroe

Ready to Discuss Your Habitability Project?

No obligation. No pushy sales. Just an honest conversation about your property's needs and what quality renovation costs in today's Houston market.

Licensed General Contractor · State of Texas · Serving Houston & all surrounding cities