Which Remodeling and Construction service are you interested in?
Millbrook-Construction is a
General Contractor company offering
remodeling and
construction services in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas.
We proudly offer
commercial services including build outs, tenant improvements, tenant construction, retail maintenance, retail remodeling, finish-outs, build-to-suit, water damage restoration and commercial construction.
Millbrook-Construction has completed work on many shopping centers, malls, car dealerships, retail stores, warehouses, restaurants, apartment complexes and office buildings in and around Houston.
As a premier
Houston Remodeling contractor with a wide range of experience remodeling residential homes, we specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, insurance claims, room additions, patio covers, home renovations, garage conversions and building new garages.
In addition, Millbrook-Construction is a
custom home builder and can
build on your lot. Ask about the custom homes we currently have under construction.
As a top
Houston area
General Contractor, Millbrook-Construction strives to maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism with our clients.
Whether it's a
residential or
commercial job, our goal is to achieve your vision on both a professional and personal level. We understand that all jobs, both big and small, are important to our clients and we want you to be happy. We treat your home or building with the same care we treat our own.
We value integrity and trust. Quality is our passion; Integrity our Goal!
Contact us today for a free consultation!
What is a General Contractor?
A general contractor is a group or individual that contracts with another organization or individual (the owner) for the construction, renovation or demolition of a building, house, or other structure. A general contractor is defined as such if it is the signatory as the builder of the prime construction contract for the project.
A general contractor is responsible for the means and methods to be used in the construction execution of the project in accordance with the contract documents. Said contract documents usually include the contract agreement including budget, the general and special conditions and the plans and specification of the project that are prepared by a design professional such as an architect.
A general contractor usually is responsible for the supplying of all material, labor, equipment, and services necessary for the construction of the project. To do this it is common for the general contractor to subcontract part of the work to other persons and companies that specialize in these types of work. These are called subcontractors. General contractors often run their own business. They hire subcontractors to complete specialized construction work and may manage a team of plumbers, electricians, builders, carpenters and other specialists. General contractors build their business by networking with potential clients, buying basic construction tools and ensuring that their subcontractors complete high-quality work. General contractors don't usually complete much construction work themselves, but they should remain familiar with construction techniques so they can manage workers effectively.
Being that their jobs vary in complexity they get paid by the job. This means that the harder and more time consuming a job is the more it will cost. Also some materials cost more than others therefore tiling a bathroom will cost more than putting siding on a house.
Before starting a job the general contractor must first come in and look the house to see what it is that they are doing. After observing the area in which the job will be done they are able to come up with a price. This price is called an estimate. The estimation is essentially an educated guess. The general contractor takes what the cost of materials should be and then adds the cost of labor for the job and comes up with the estimate.