Restoration in Pasadena
Pasadena is one of the named Harris County cities in TDI's windstorm catastrophe area; inside it, TDI's inspection page expects a windstorm inspection and certificate for most roof replacements and major repairs. The designation runs by place name; it isn't a wind-speed or hurricane-risk score. The city's fee schedule charges twenty cents ($0.20) per square foot under roof for additions, alterations and repairs to one- and two-family homes, never less than $50.00.
Demolition costs $50.00 for residential work and $100.00 for commercial, good for 30 days only, and the ordinance text charges it in addition to the normal building permit fee. Starting without a permit puts the property on hold, doubles the fee and adds a $25.00 administrative fee. Any roof system replacement or repair over 25 percent of each roof needs a permit. On the first floor of City Hall, 1149 Ellsworth, the Permit Department offers self-serve kiosks and staff help through the business day; no permits are issued after 4:30 p.m.
The line is 713-475-5575. A banner on the Permits & Licenses page says the 2024 Codes take effect February 2, 2026, without naming which codes. Pasadena's Census median build year is 1977. EPA's RRP rule governs paid work that disturbs paint in housing built before 1978. As a Harris County city, Pasadena is outside the GLO's 2024 program for homeowner repairs; HUD gave Harris County its own allocation. Get to the first-floor kiosks before 4:30 p.m. if you want the permit issued the same day.
What restoration costs near Pasadena
Nobody has quoted us a restoration job in Pasadena, so the page carries no city price. The Texas page shows the estimates beside what the nearest federal occupation is paid ($22.88 an hour in the BLS wage data, which is pay, not price). How we estimate costs.
Permits for restoration work in Pasadena
When repairs touch the structure or the electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems, they usually need a permit from your city or township building department, so ask the company which of you pulls it.
Restoration jobs in Pasadena
Sources for Pasadena
- Texas Department of Insurance, Windstorm Inspection Program: designated catastrophe areas (First Tier Counties) Check with the source before you rely on this.
- City of Pasadena: Fee Schedule Read Oct 23, 2026.
- City of Pasadena: Permits & Licenses Read Oct 23, 2026.
- ACS 5-year B25035 Median Year Structure Built Check with the source before you rely on this.
- DSHS: Summary of EPA RRP Program Rule; EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Read Oct 23, 2026.
- GLO: 2024 Disasters Homeowner Assistance Program Read Oct 23, 2026.
- TDI: windstorm inspection pages Read Oct 23, 2026. Check with the source before you rely on this.