# Building & Remodeling Guides

> Guides for Southeast Texas homeowners from the Dream House Services LLC building team.

Web page: https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog · Last updated: 2026-10-14

Dream House Services LLC · 12567 St. Ann Ct, Willis, TX 77318 · Phone 253-332-4577 · Free estimate: https://dreamhousetexas.com/free-estimate

- [Slab vs. Pier-and-Beam Foundations on Texas Clay Soils](https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog/slab-vs-pier-and-beam-foundations-texas-clay.md): Which foundation is right for a new home near Houston or Lake Conroe? How expansive clay affects slabs and pier-and-beam, and what a soil report tells you. (updated 2026-09-20)
- [Building Near the Coast: Texas Windstorm Requirements Explained](https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog/texas-windstorm-requirements-coastal-homes.md): Building or remodeling in Galveston, League City or Beaumont? What Texas windstorm inspections cover, who needs them and how to plan a coastal project. (updated 2026-09-15)
- [How to Vet a Custom Home Builder in Texas: 10 Questions](https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-custom-home-builder-texas.md): Texas has no statewide license for residential general contractors. Here are 10 questions to ask a custom home builder or remodeler before you sign a contract. (updated 2026-10-01)
- [Custom Home Building Timeline in Greater Houston, Phase by Phase](https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog/custom-home-building-timeline-houston.md): How long does it take to build a custom home near Houston, The Woodlands or Lake Conroe? A phase-by-phase timeline from lot evaluation to move-in. (updated 2026-09-28)
- [Luxury Kitchen Remodel Planning Guide for Texas Homes](https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog/luxury-kitchen-remodel-planning-guide.md): Plan a luxury kitchen remodel the right way: layout clearances, island sizing, ventilation and make-up air, stone choices, lighting and lead times. (updated 2026-10-05)
- [Building on Lake Conroe: What Waterfront Owners Should Know](https://dreamhousetexas.com/blog/lake-conroe-waterfront-home-building.md): Planning a waterfront home on Lake Conroe? Shoreline permits, flood elevation, bulkheads, septic setbacks and designing for views explained by a local builder. (updated 2026-10-08)