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NRG Remodeling does home remodeling in Arlington, TX: kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home updates, room additions, ADUs, garage conversions and foundation repair. We work across Dallas-Fort Worth, with Arlington, Dallas and Grapevine as our main service areas. Each project starts with a consultation where we measure, talk through your goals and budget, and then give you a detailed quote.
Start with the room or project you have in mind; each card opens its service page with the full process.
Two dates decide a lot before any design choice: 1978 for federal lead-safe rules and January 31, 1984 for Arlington's garage rule. Many Arlington houses sit near them: about a third of the city's housing was built before 1980, and the median home dates from 1986 (Census 2020-2024 estimates). If your build date is close to January 1984, confirm it with the city's Plans Examiner before a garage conversion is designed.
| Built | Lead-safe paint rules (EPA) | Garage conversion in Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1978 (about a third of the city's housing was built before 1980) | Apply when painted surfaces are disturbed | Allowed if a driveway at least 20 feet long replaces the garage parking |
| 1978 to January 30, 1984 | Do not apply | Allowed if a driveway at least 20 feet long replaces the garage parking |
| January 31, 1984 and later (homes built in 1990 or later are about 40% of the housing) | Do not apply | Allowed only with a replacement two-car garage on the lot |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024 (table B25034); EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule; City of Arlington technical bulletin on residential garage conversions.
NRG Remodeling is an EPA Lead-Safe certified firm (NAT-F344441-1), the certification the federal rule requires of contractors paid to disturb paint in pre-1978 homes. Your lot's zoning district, which matters for additions and backyard units, is shown on the city's Arlington Maps Online, and the city's Plans Examiner and Planner of the Day answer questions on minimum requirements before you apply.
For most remodels, yes. The City of Arlington's Planning and Development Services issues residential permits online at ArlingtonPermits.com and reviews plans against the 2021 International Residential Code, adopted in November 2022. Finish work is the exception: paint, tile, cabinets and counters alone need no permit, but replacing or moving walls, windows or doors, or adding plumbing, wiring or ductwork, does.
| Needs a permit in Arlington | No permit needed |
|---|---|
| Kitchen or bath remodel that moves plumbing, wiring or walls | New cabinets, counters, tile or paint alone |
| Replacement windows and exterior doors | Painting, wallpaper and carpet |
| Garage conversion, room addition, patio cover or pergola | One-story storage shed of 100 square feet or less |
| Structural foundation repair (required since November 2011) | Retaining wall 4 feet or lower, with no extra load and outside a FEMA floodplain |
| Roof replacement (required since November 2011) | Roof repair covering 10% or less of the roof |
| New siding systems such as stucco or EIFS | Siding replaced with a similar material |
Source: City of Arlington Planning and Development Services, Permitting and Inspections, Work Exempt From Permitting, Residential Accessory Structure and Building Codes pages (read October 2026).
Inspections happen before anything is covered: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, framing and insulation are checked while the walls are open, and the job gets a final inspection at the end. Under the city's inspection rules, the general contractor coordinates the job and requests each inspection, and needs an active Arlington contractor registration to pull permits. The city also warns that work done without a permit can be stopped and opened back up for inspection, and that the property owner is ultimately responsible for it.
Arlington's development code expects a single-family house to keep an enclosed two-car garage of at least 390 square feet, so a garage becomes living space only when its parking is replaced. How it is replaced depends on when the house was built.
Built before January 31, 1984: a driveway at least 20 feet long, measured from the front property line, can hold the same number of cars instead. Built later: a new two-car garage comes first.
The wall that fills the old garage door opening must match the masonry share of the rest of the house, so an all-brick house gets brick.
New outlets and insulation, smoke alarms throughout the house, and carbon monoxide alarms when the house has gas appliances or an attached garage.
The permit set shows the new floor plan with every wall, fixture, outlet, window and door being added or moved, plus the insulation values. Our garage conversion page covers layouts and the full process.
Yes, within limits that shape the design. Arlington's Unified Development Code treats a backyard unit as a secondary living unit: one per lot, with no more than one bedroom, one kitchen and one bathroom, for family members or relatives only. It cannot be rented or leased. The code allows it under its standards in the RE, RS-20, RS-15 and VG zoning districts, and requires a specific use permit in RS-7.2, RS-5 and RM-12.
So an Arlington ADU is a home for a parent, a grown child or another relative, not a rental. When the goal is simply more room for the household, a home addition or a garage conversion can be the simpler route. For the build itself, from foundation to finish, see our ADU builder page; your lot's zoning district is shown on the city's Arlington Maps Online.
Since November 1, 2011, the City of Arlington has required a building permit for structural foundation repairs, as it does for roof replacements, so a repair comes with reviewed plans, inspections and a permit on record.
The repair permit goes through ArlingtonPermits.com like any other residential permit, the work is inspected before it is covered, and the general contractor schedules those inspections. When new foundation work is part of an addition, the city's residential submittal checklist also asks for foundation plans and a letter signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in Texas, showing the job address and legal description.
Doors that start sticking, cracks running from the corners of windows and gaps opening between trim and brick are typical warning signs. Our guide to the signs of foundation problems goes through them, and our foundation repair page covers the repair methods themselves.
Besides remodeling, we handle the outside of the house and its energy upgrades: roofs, windows, siding, decks, insulation, exterior paint, landscaping and driveways.
NRG Remodeling brings our highly rated interior and exterior renovation services to residential properties across the Arlington, TX area. Whether you seek a kitchen or bath remodel, roof replacement, new siding or deck building for your home or place of business, our team delivers reliable craftsmanship and 5-star customer service every time. Review the Arlington offerings below and contact NRG Remodeling to schedule your design consultation plus receive a competitive quote from our insured and licensed contractors today! We look forward to constructing and upgrading spaces perfected just for you.
Full roof repair, replacement and maintenance services for local
homes. We service all roofing types and provide free inspections.
Window installation, replacements and repairs done affordably by our team. We service modern,
energy efficient models for homes and businesses.
Siding repair, installation and replacement serving all materials like vinyl, wood, composite.
Fascia, trim, soffits and more. Licensed storm damage specialists.
Get your dream deck built and installed from A to Z including design sessions to choose layouts
matching your lifestyle. Repairs done too.
Attic, wall, floor – you name it, we insulate it. Increase thermal efficiency with new spray foam
or blown-in insulation across your entire property.
Give your family home exterior a vibrant makeover with fresh paint
coat(s) expertly applied by our skilled teams.
Our landscapers handle planting and hardscape features such as patios, laid out to suit your lot. Full upkeep services too.
Replacement or repairs on existing concrete, asphalt and paver driveways done professionally to
boost curb appeal. Quote includes permits.
Get in touch today to schedule your no-obligation design consultation and precise project quote.
These plans cover insulation, windows and a cool roof; remodeling work is quoted per project after the consultation.
Transform your property with comprehensive home improvement packages built around your budget. NRG Remodeling simplifies planning – call 469-210-7190 to take the first step!
Trusted by residential property owners across wider Dallas & Fort Worth metro neighborhoods, NRG Remodeling crews diligently serve clients in need of remodeling, renovation, repair, upgrades and routine maintenance.
Arlington sits midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, in Tarrant County; we serve it as part of our work across Dallas and Tarrant counties.
With over 15 years improving local homes and buildings, we understand the unique needs different towns can have thanks to factors like regional weather patterns, desired architectural characters, predominant property age and types. The towns listed above are part of the same service area.
If you do not see your neighborhood listed, ask anyway: we may already have completed projects nearby and will be happy to provide an estimate for your property.
Contact NRG Remodeling today at 469-210-7190 to begin bringing your ideal interior spaces and exteriors to life!
Only if the work goes beyond finishes. New tile, cabinets, counters or paint need no permit in Arlington; moving or adding plumbing, wiring or walls, or replacing a window or door, does, and that work is inspected before the walls are closed.
Yes, if the house was built before January 31, 1984 and a driveway at least 20 feet long can hold the same number of cars; a newer house must add a replacement two-car garage first. In a garage turned into a bedroom, a gas water heater cannot stay in a closet that opens from that bedroom.
The price depends mostly on three things: whether the city requires a replacement garage or only a driveway, any plumbing added for a bathroom or kitchenette, and how the old garage door opening is closed and finished to match the house. We give a detailed quote after the consultation.
No. Arlington's Unified Development Code allows a secondary living unit only for family members or relatives and says it cannot be rented or leased. It is limited to one bedroom, one kitchen and one bathroom, and one per lot.
Yes. Since November 1, 2011, the City of Arlington has required a building permit for structural repairs to foundations, and also for roof replacements.
The city's plan review goal is 5 business days for residential new, remodel and demolition permits when the application is complete, and 2 business days for door and window replacements. Review times vary with the type of permit, the project scope and how complete the application is.
No. Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens are separate cities surrounded by Arlington, and each runs its own permit office. Confirm which city your address belongs to before plans are drawn.
Outdoor construction under a building permit within 300 feet of homes is not allowed from 6 pm to 7 am during Central Standard Time, or from 8 pm to 7 am during daylight saving time.
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