A failed CO inspection stops your lease-up cold. Our specialists identify every deficiency, coordinate all trade corrections, and get your Certificate of Occupancy issued — fast.
Everything you need under one contract. No coordinating multiple vendors — we handle it all.
Pre-inspection walk with all life safety systems verified before inspector arrives.
Sprinkler, alarm, exit lighting, emergency egress — all CO-critical systems.
Accessible routes, hardware, parking, and signage to meet CO requirements.
Penetration sealing, fire-rated assemblies, and smoke compartmentalization.
Failed inspection corrections completed and re-inspection scheduled.
Final CO documentation organized for lender, insurance, and city files.
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.
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Full property walk simulating the inspector's checklist before scheduling.
Prioritized list of all items that will fail inspection, with cost estimates.
All corrections coordinated under one contract — no juggling subcontractors.
We file re-inspection requests and are on-site for every visit.
Coordinate with inspector for final approval and CO issuance.
CO certificate and all supporting documents organized in owner package.
Updated properties command premium rents. Most owners see 15–25% rent increase potential after quality renovation work.
Residents stay longer in well-maintained properties. Reducing one turnover saves $3,000–$8,000 in lost rent and make-ready costs.
Every $1 of NOI improvement drives $12–$17 of asset value at typical Houston cap rates. Renovation pays for itself at sale.
"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."
"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."
"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."
Most CO failures involve life safety: missing exit signs, non-working sprinkler heads, ADA non-compliance, or fire-stopping deficiencies.
We mobilize within 24 hours of a failed inspection. Most deficiency corrections completed in 3-7 days.
Yes — retroactive CO applications for buildings that lost CO or were never properly closed out are a specialty.
A building permit authorizes construction; a Certificate of Occupancy certifies the completed building is safe for occupants. Both are required.
Yes — we work alongside your architect of record for CO documentation. If you don't have one, we can refer a licensed architect.
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