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Welcome to Our Home at Greymark Design + Build
We're Greymark Design + Build, located in the heart of Houston, Texas. We've been loving and improving Houston homes for over 30 years. We are a female owned and operated design + build firm in the Bayou City. As a close-knit team of home enthusiasts, we understand the importance of infusing personality and purpose into every corner of your space. Here at Greymark, we're more than just contractors; we're your partners in creating a home that truly reflects who you are and how you live.
We look forward to collaborating with you and transforming your space. From the start to the finish, the same dedicated team members are there for you every step of the way, ensuring seamless collaboration between the design and build phases.
With Heart and Dedication
At Greymark, we prioritize ensuring our clients feel heard, valued, and supported, recognizing these as the cornerstones of every successful project. We integrate these principles into our process, highlighted through our commitment to Transparency, ensuring you're well-informed and in agreement with every financial decision; Communication, keeping you connected and engaged from start to finish; and Collaboration, where your vision becomes our mission, blending our expertise with your dreams to craft spaces that truly reflect your desires.
With us, you'll never face hidden fees or surprise costs. We talk budget at every design meeting, ensuring that we are on the same page every step of the way. We offer flat-fee, fixed-price construction contracts to minimize any risks of pricing changes.
We promise to keep the lines of communication open. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, you'll always be in the loop. Any questions or concerns? Our team is just a call or message away.
Your vision is our guiding star. Our team thrives on working closely with clients, creating a seamless workflow from concept through production. We bring our own years of expertise, combined with our MVP trade partners, to work with you on making your dreams come to life.
At Greymark, we specialize in turning dreams into tangible, beautiful spaces. Whether you're envisioning a kitchen that feels like the heart of your home, a bathroom that's your personal oasis, or an expanded living area for your growing family, we've got you covered.
Greymark proudly serves a diverse range of neighborhoods in Houston. From the historic charm of Montrose to the vibrant energy of Midtown, we bring our expertise to every corner of the city. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake, no matter the location.
Real Stories, Genuine Experiences
“Remodeling your home can seem like a daunting task, but the team at Greymark made it a wonderful experience for myself and my family. Not only was their workmanship impeccable, but they were openly communicative throughout the entire experience and really set (and exceeded) our expectations along the way. Thank you Kelly and team for our beautiful home!”
“Greymark is the epitome of quality and professionalism! Kelly and the team are go getters that go above and beyond to assist with remodels and renovations. I highly recommend them!”
“Beautiful redesign of our condo!”
“Greymark remodeled one of my homes in the Galveston historical district. My main point of contact was Dwayne Crow. Dwayne pushed the project forward and was very knowledgeable, professional, attentive to my concerns and questions, friendly and he has a great sense of humor.
He helped me maneuver through the frustrations of dealing with the Galveston planning department and Historical Board.
The finished product-especially the beautiful original refinished floors, bathroom and kitchen are absolutely gorgeous.
My thanks to Dwayne and Greymark for their dedication and hardwork in making my crazy idea into a reality.”
“Our family had a great experience using Greymark Construction for our major bath renovation, installation of wood flooring and new paint in a third of our home!”
“The reason you should strongly consider Greymark Construction is because they will get the job done right and they will stand behind their work. We’ve had six home remodel projects done and Greymark has been the best overall. Some things had to be touched up and at least one thing had to be redone a few months later. It was a big project. Greymark has been great initially and for follow up items.”
“Quality. What more can one say? They aren’t the cheapest, but sometimes the cheapest is, well, the cheapest.”
“Quality organization. Long history of quality to fall back on.”
Expert Insights on Our Design and Build Process
Greymark design+build services the neighborhoods within the loop of Houston, Texas. These neighborhoods include Montrose, River Oaks, Memorial Villages, the Galleria, Timbergrove and Lazybrook, the Heights, West University, Rice Village, Southgate, Southampton, Afton Oaks, Boulevard Oaks, Bellaire, Rice Military, the Energy Corridor, and Museum District.
Researching contractors should be your first step in your remodel journey. Start by asking friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers if they know a trustworthy contractor. People are likely to share their honest opinion of their experiences during their project. Ask your confidant how the contractor problem was solved when issues arose because there will be hiccups in any construction project. What makes a great contractor is how they handled complications when they came up. Talk with 2-3 contractors about the details of the project, timeline, and budget, so you ensure who you're working with will connect with you the most.
Design+build firms have everything you need when looking for a remodeler. These firms will have an architect, designer, estimator, and a project manager on staff. Homeowners looking to hire a design and build firm with these benefits only have one contract signing and a multi-talented staff at their disposal. This setup takes stress off homeowners because they no longer have to communicate with a designer, architect, and subcontractor on their own. The highlight of a design+build firm is they take care of all communication, trade/subcontractors, material acquisition, and design.
We own the drawings and do not create a set that is for bidding purposes. To take full advantage of using a design+build firm, the same team should be involved in both phases of your project.
In a design+build model, we keep the same team and the same knowledge from initial conversations through your warranty. The same team that you’ve been building trust with to listen to your needs and understand them is the same team solving those problems and building your dreams. The design team is involved with production and on site to QC any questions that arise during production, as a standard part of our process. This also allows you to find a partner one time, rather than searching for several different partners: architect, designer, engineer, and builder.
Discussing your project with multiple design+build firms before making your decision will lead to a better understanding of whether your project is possible or not. Finding a builder that is trustworthy and produces quality work should be your top priority, not searching for the cheapest contractor. Often times the lowest estimate trades off quality for price. This could lead to hiring someone else to finish the job, leading to costing you more money. While cost is a factor when deciding on a contractor, take a moment to talk to their past clients, look for their online review presence, and search their social media page to understand their process and how they communicate with their clients.
This might be a surprise, but remodeling costs are not as simple as TV makes it seem. Remodelers work with unforeseen conditions, trade bids, and material cost fluctuations that dramatically affect your budget.
We have found Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report to be a great place to start when determining your target investment levels: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2024/west-south-central/houston-tx/
Greymark's design process is truly unique. Our specialty is filling out plans and refining the details before a hammer's swung.
Design Process Schedule: about 15 weeks:
Design clients can take their time through our design process. But to guarantee a successful design, 15 weeks is the quickest a client can complete design.
The design process includes design, planning, estimation, and permitting that takes at least 15 weeks. Once that is finished and the construction contract is signed, we are ready to move into construction.
Construction timelines based on recent past projects:
We have a long-standing partnership with our engineer who we fully trust. We’ve been working together for many years and we facilitate the process for you.
Permitting usually takes on the shortest end one month, but more typically around 2 months to get through permitting. Most of our projects involve structural at minimum, with many going through planning, utilities, and flood as well. On occasion it can take up to three months to get the permit back.
When choosing between remodeling your current home or looking for another that fits your needs, there are many factors to consider. Location, costs, equity, interest rates, appraisal value, and project feasibility are what professionals remind their clients to consider when deciding between the two.
Remodel costs, timeline, and feasibility are important aspects to consider when committing to a reno. If you love the location of your home, have an emotional attachment to the neighborhood, and the area can support an upgrade, remodeling might be for you.
Greymark highly recommends all their clients move out for major renovations like kitchen and whole-house remodels. Additions are almost always required move-out because of the nature of the project. Construction is an invasive and destructive process before adding everyday life activities.
If you need recommendations for places to stay during your remodel, Greymark would be happy to help.
We set up a temporary kitchen in a location decided on together during our pre-construction process. This typically involves relocating your existing refrigerator and microwave to another location. Our clients will also typically use a toaster oven, air fryer, or crockpot as accessory small appliances in lieu of their range, cooktop, or ovens.
Many of our clients have found housing during their remodel. Options include finding an apartment or townhome for a short lease, utilizing AirBnb or VRBO, or staying with family.
When moving out and transporting your belongings to storage, it is important to take everything from your home, even rooms that are just being painted. This is to ensure none of your things are damaged during the remodel.
Greymark understands that some people will need to apply for a loan when doing a remodel. While paying cash is always an option, applying for a home improvement loan is feasible.
A home equity loan allows the homeowner to borrow typically up to 80% of the home's value (minus what you owe on your mortgage), which you pay back at a fixed interest rate. This loan is perfect for homeowners that know how much their project will cost. At Greymark, we have our clients sign a fixed price contract, meaning our clients know how much they're going to spend before demo is started.
We have referrals for bankers who have helped our clients out with their projects and are happy to provide recommendations.
Greymark's preferred method of acceptable payment is ACH through a link provided to you with each invoice. We also accept checks.
