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Updated: Jan 18, 2025

Ekes Builder Construction

Serving residential clients in Laredo, TX, Ekes Builder has been active for 8 years, focusing on home construction and renovation projects. The company works with homeowners on a variety of project types, including new builds, remodels, and additions. Ekes Builder manages projects from initial planning through completion, coordinating trades and sourcing building materials suitable for the region. Their portfolio includes single-family homes in neighborhoods throughout Laredo, adapting to client requirements for style and function. Backed by local experience, Ekes Builder emphasizes working within timelines specific to the area and helps clients navigate the construction process. Their approach encompasses both interior and exterior improvements, addressing the unique needs of residential properties in southern Texas.

Ekes Builder Laredo

Quality

100

87th percentile

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Ekes Builder has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 222,249 contractors in Texas.

Activity

1 project	2025
2 projects	2024
2 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Ekes Builder has worked on at least 5.0 projects over the past 3 years.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Pricing

2 projects

$100k-$250k

Value Not Public: 1.0 project

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Ekes Builder

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Street cut

3003 Green St, Laredo, TX, 78043

2022-06-02

Concrete driveway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$170,280

Permit #:

21-11425/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$176

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Not available

Street cut

621 Crackle Grove Dr, Laredo, TX, 78045

2022-03-21

Driveway

Valuation:

$204,336

Permit #:

21-7507/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Electrical

640 Rockrose Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2023-01-12

New residence

Valuation:

$100,901

Permit #:

22-15243/000 000 701 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$642

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Plumbing permit

245 Avila Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2024-03-01

Renewal of 23-9289

Valuation:

$116,899

Permit #:

23-14708/000 000 800 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$757

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Not available

Street cut

245 Avila Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2024-09-24

Drivewway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$116,899

Permit #:

23-14708/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$757

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Not available

Building permit

621 Crackle Grove Dr, Laredo, TX, 78045

2021-07-21

New residence

Valuation:

$204,336

Permit #:

21-7507/000 000 101 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Mechanical permit

344 Veterans Blvd, Laredo, TX, 78043

2020-10-20

$25, 500

Valuation:

$515,592

Permit #:

20-3298/000 000 900 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,562

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Street cut

344 Veterans Blvd, Laredo, TX, 78043

2020-04-23

2 driveways

Valuation:

$515,592

Permit #:

20-3298/000 000 500 00

Status:

triage

Fee:

$2,562

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Electrical

245 Avila Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2024-07-17

New residence

Valuation:

$116,899

Permit #:

23-14708/000 000 701 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$757

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Not available

Street cut

640 Rockrose Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2022-11-29

Concrete driveway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$100,901

Permit #:

22-15243/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$642

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Plumbing permit

344 Veterans Blvd, Laredo, TX, 78043

2020-04-28

No Description Available

Valuation:

$515,592

Permit #:

20-3298/000 000 800 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,562

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Electrical

344 Veterans Blvd, Laredo, TX, 78043

2020-11-06

No Description Available

Valuation:

$515,592

Permit #:

20-3298/000 000 701 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,562

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Electrical

344 Veterans Blvd, Laredo, TX, 78043

2020-08-04

No Description Available

Valuation:

$515,592

Permit #:

20-3298/000 000 700 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,562

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Mechanical permit

245 Avila Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2025-01-18

3ton 4200.00

Valuation:

$116,899

Permit #:

23-14708/000 000 900 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$757

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Not available

Plumbing permit

621 Crackle Grove Dr, Laredo, TX, 78045

2021-08-04

No Description Available

Valuation:

$204,336

Permit #:

21-7507/000 000 800 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Building permit

245 Avila Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2024-02-23

New residence (1 story home)

Valuation:

$116,899

Permit #:

23-14708/000 000 101 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$757

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Not available

Building permit

640 Rockrose Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2022-11-28

Renewal 21-3419

Valuation:

$100,901

Permit #:

22-15243/000 000 441 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$642

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Mechanical permit

640 Rockrose Dr, Laredo, TX, 78046

2022-12-14

2ton 3500.0

Valuation:

$100,901

Permit #:

22-15243/000 000 900 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$642

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Plumbing permit

3003 Green St, Laredo, TX, 78043

2021-10-27

Renewal

Valuation:

$170,280

Permit #:

21-11425/000 000 800 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$176

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Not available

Building permit

3003 Green St, Laredo, TX, 78043

2021-09-14

Renewal

Valuation:

$170,280

Permit #:

21-11425/000 000 442 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$176

Permit Type:

Remodeling reside...

Building Type:

Not available

Recent Buildzoom Projects

License Not Required

Status

Not Required

BuildZoom verified in August, 2021 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Texas.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

License Not Verified

License #	19-11908
Status	Active
City	Laredo
Type	General Contractor

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2020. Check the current license status of Ekes Builder with the City of Laredo Building Development Services

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

100

BuildZoom Score

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19

Permits

Building permit records show that Ekes Builder has worked on 19 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Texas:

Does Ekes Builder carry a valid contracting license?

Only certain types of specialty contractors (e.g. HVAC, electrical) need to be licensed in Texas. There are no licensing requirements when it comes to hiring for a construction or major remodeling project.

Ekes Builder currently holds license Not Required, 19-11908 (General Contractor), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates HVAC and electrical contractors. You should verify their license status on the TDLR Website before hiring. General contractors and home builders are not licensed so you should do additional research before hiring one.

Your liability risk when hiring Ekes Builder

Although it isn't a regulatory requirement, you can ask your general contractor to provide evidence of workers' compensation and general liability insurance prior to hiring them.

Financial recourse when hiring Ekes Builder

The Texas Department of Licensing Regulation does not require general contractors to carry a surety bond nor is there a state recovery fund.

What else should I know before hiring Ekes Builder

There is no financial or criminal background check performed on general contractors by the TDLR. The State's Department of Public Safety does maintain a publicly accessible database so you can run your own background check prior to hiring.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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