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Tips & Guides from IAS Remodeling of Katy
Straight answers from the crew that does the work — what things cost, how long they take, and how to get them right in Houston.
Do I Need a Permit to Remodel in Katy? It Depends Which Katy
August 3, 2026 — One address label, four permitting processes. How to find out which rules govern your remodel or addition — and why your HOA's approval is a separate step entirely.
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The 50% Rule: When Remodel Scope Triggers Flood Requirements
August 3, 2026 — The substantial-improvement threshold is a budgeting question, not a hazard question — and the time to answer it is before design begins, not partway through construction.
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What to Get in Writing Before a Katy Remodel Starts
August 3, 2026 — Most remodel disputes aren't about workmanship — they're about what each side believed was agreed. The paperwork that prevents them, item by item.
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