West University remodeling done right.
West University Place remodeling and additions engineered for narrow lots, strict coverage limits, and neighbors twenty feet away.
Novara Construction provides design-build remodeling and custom homes in West University Place, TX — kitchens, baths, whole-home renovations, second-story additions, and outdoor living on tight urban lots. Licensed, insured, City of West University permitting handled. (281) 889-1068.
What we see in West University
West U mixes 1930s–50s cottages with 1990s-and-newer two- and three-story rebuilds on 50-foot lots. Cottage owners typically want a kitchen and bath modernization plus a rear or second-story addition; newer-home owners want kitchen re-engineering, primary bath rebuilds, and better outdoor space in a small backyard.
Handled in-house
The City of West University Place has its own building department with tight lot coverage, height, setback, and tree rules, and construction hours are enforced. We design to those limits and manage permits, inspections, and neighbor notification so the project stays on schedule.
What we build around here.
- West University Place
- Southside Place
- Braeswood
- Bellaire border
- Rice Village area
77005 · 77025
Not listed? We work across Greater Houston — call and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
West University questions
Can I add a second story in West U?
Frequently, subject to height, setback, and coverage limits and the existing foundation and framing capacity. We verify feasibility during design.
How do you manage construction on a narrow lot?
Staged deliveries, controlled staging areas, protected sidewalks and trees, and strict adherence to permitted work hours.
Do you build custom homes in West University Place?
Yes — teardown-and-rebuild custom homes designed to West U's coverage and height envelope are part of our work.