Certificate of Occupancy Contractor — Houston
Certificate of Occupancy contractor in Houston TX. CofO punchlist, inspector-list closeout, life-safety, ADA, final mechanical sign-off, fast turnaround.
Certificate of Occupancy contractor in Houston TX. CofO punchlist, inspector-list closeout, life-safety, ADA, final mechanical sign-off, fast turnaround.
Certificate of Occupancy sits at the intersection of construction and regulatory compliance. The risk profile is documentation-heavy: inspector orders, federal program requirements, accessibility standards, code-cycle compliance, and insurance/audit-grade evidence. Tell Projects' multifamily division runs certificate of occupancy work to the standard owners need when the project will later be reviewed by a HUD asset manager, a TDHCA monitor, a city code inspector, a state agency, or a third-party lender's environmental and accessibility consultant.
Every certificate of occupancy job we perform produces a closeout binder: scope-of-work versus completed list, photographic before/after, ADA/TAS/Section 504 measurements where applicable, fire and life-safety sign-off, and inspector certifications. We coordinate directly with city Building Officials, fire marshal, and accessibility specialists. Most property managers we serve come to us after a generic contractor failed to deliver a re-inspectable, audit-grade compliance package.
Every certificate of occupancy job we deliver includes these scope elements as standard — itemized in the line-item estimate.
We meet you at the property, walk the scope, and document everything at no cost to you.
Detailed itemized estimate delivered within 48–72 hours of the walk.
Fixed-bid contract execution, then permits pulled and inspections scheduled.
Crews scheduled, materials staged, and tenant communication issued by your management office.
Crews execute on schedule with daily progress photos and reports to your team.
Walk-through with property management and ownership, all punch items closed out.
Final documentation delivered: warranties, lien releases, AIA pay-app, photo log.
Every project is unique. These 2026 Houston ranges reflect typical scope. Get a free site assessment for an exact quote.
Pre-construction accessibility, code, or HUD compliance survey + plan.
Get This QuoteADA, FHA, or 504 retrofit of specific units, common spaces, or routes.
Get This QuoteFull common-area, route, signage, parking, and unit-conversion scope.
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Certificate of occupancy for multifamily in Texas is governed by a combination of federal (FHA Design & Construction, ADA Title III, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, HUD UPCS, LIHTC compliance) and state/local (Texas Accessibility Standards, City of Houston building code, ICC codes adopted by jurisdiction). Tell Projects' compliance team tracks all applicable standards per project.
Yes. Every certificate of occupancy job we close out produces a binder of evidence: pre-existing condition photographs, scope-of-work versus completed, before/after measurements where applicable, permit sign-offs, third-party inspector certifications, and re-inspection-ready punch-list closeout. This is the documentation HUD asset managers, REAC inspectors, TDHCA monitors, and lender consultants require.
Certificate of occupancy duration varies by scope. A targeted retrofit (one or two ADA-accessible units, signage upgrade, parking re-striping) can complete in 2–4 weeks. A property-wide compliance push (5% mobility / 2% sensory unit conversion, common area accessibility, route compliance) can run 12–24 weeks depending on building count.
Certificate of occupancy cost depends on starting condition. ADA/TAS retrofit costs $4,000–$15,000 per accessible unit conversion. Common-area accessibility (paths of travel, signage, leasing office, mailroom, fitness, pool, parking) runs $25,000–$120,000 per property. Compliance audits are typically $3,500–$7,500 separately.
Yes. Tell Projects performs accessibility, life-safety, and code-violation surveys before construction begins. The survey produces a documented findings list, prioritized remediation plan, and budget estimate. This is the deliverable owners and counsel use to plan compliance capital and respond to inspector orders.
Yes. Most certificate of occupancy retrofit work happens in occupied buildings. We coordinate with residents through your management office, sequence by unit, protect adjacent spaces, and complete the work without forced relocations where the scope and code allow.
Call us at (832) 591-7991 or request a free compliance walk-through. We respond within 24 hours, walk the property with a TAS-registered accessibility specialist where required, and deliver a written compliance scope and budget within 5–7 business days of the walk.
Call us, or fill out the form. We respond within 24 hours and deliver a written line-item estimate within 48–72 hours of the walk-through. No charge, no obligation.