Vendor roster for property managers in Houston
Building the roster
OnRoster is building the vendor roster in the Houston area. We are not operating here yet. Managers can join free now, and contractors can apply for their market's opening. We will tell you when the Houston desk opens.
Cities in the Houston market
- Houston
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Pearland
- Pasadena
- League City
- Conroe
- Spring
- Cypress
What Houston weather does to buildings
Hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, per the National Hurricane Center. For Houston-area buildings, the damage is often wind-driven rain through flashing, edge metal and windows, and roof membranes peeled at the edges.
Flooding
Heavy rain floods Houston even without a named storm. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused catastrophic flooding across the metro, documented by the NWS Houston/Galveston office. The Harris County Flood Control District publishes floodplain and flood warning information that is worth checking for each property.
Humidity and mold
In a humid climate, a wet ceiling or a flooded unit can grow mold quickly if drying starts late. Restoration response time and mold licensing matter more here than almost anywhere in the state.
The properties managers run here
Houston's suburbs are built around master-planned communities with HOAs, from The Woodlands and Spring to Katy, Cypress and Sugar Land. Inside the loop and along the freeways, managers run garden-style and mid-rise apartments, medical office buildings and retail. Industrial and warehouse space runs along the ship channel and the east side, around Pasadena. Coastal suburbs like League City sit closer to the Gulf and its storm surge risk.
What to have on file before the season
- A restoration crew with water extraction, drying and a mold-licensed partner.
- A commercial roofer who works on low-slope systems and documents storm damage.
- An HVAC primary and backup for the long cooling season.
- Cleaning for post-storm cleanup and turnovers.
Licensing in Texas, by trade
- HVAC: Texas licenses air conditioning and refrigeration contractors through TDLR. Check the license on the TDLR search.
- Roofing: there is no state roofing license. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas offers a voluntary one, and many cities require registration and permits.
- Mold: remediation of 25 contiguous square feet or more generally needs a TDLR mold license and notice.
- Insurance claims: a contractor cannot waive or absorb your deductible, under Texas Business and Commerce Code §27.02.
Guides for Houston managers and contractors
How to vet a commercial roofer after Texas hail or hurricane season
A checklist for property and HOA managers hiring a commercial roofer after hail or a hurricane in Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio or Austin.
October 26, 2026 · 6 min read
What property managers look for in a water damage restoration vendor in Texas
What Texas property and HOA managers check before they call a water damage restoration company, from mold licensing to documentation, across the state.
October 26, 2026 · 5 min readJoining in Houston
Status: building the roster. OnRoster is not operating in Houston yet. We are building the vendor roster here, trade by trade. Managers can join free now: on the roster form, choose “Somewhere else” and list your Houston-area properties. Contractors can apply for their market's opening by emailing the desk with your trade and the cities you cover. Applying does not hold an opening, and we will tell you when the Houston desk opens.
Managers never pay OnRoster. Contractors join free. One contractor per trade, per market, and roofing has separate commercial and residential openings. You decide who you hire; OnRoster does not perform work.
Sources
- National Hurricane Center: tropical cyclone climatology
- NWS Houston/Galveston: Hurricane Harvey
- Harris County Flood Control District
General information, not legal advice. Other service areas: Dallas–Fort Worth · San Antonio · Austin · Oklahoma City · Phoenix · Tucson.