What ROC Contractors & Builders LLC. does

ROC Contractors & Builders LLC (DBA: ROC Builders, BuildWithROC) is a family-owned, full-service residential and commercial construction company operating exclusively in the Greater Houston Area. Founded under the direction of Jesus "Chuy" Valencia, whose construction career dates to 1969, the firm delivers a broad portfolio of construction services including new home construction, kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, exterior siding, roofing, outdoor living spaces, historical restorations, fire remediation/reconstruction, and commercial build-outs for retail, restaurants, bars, and convenience stores. Projects span affluent Houston neighborhoods (River Oaks, The Heights, Memorial, West University, Tanglewood) and surrounding Harris County submarkets, with named commercial clients including Pinkberry, Starbucks, Med Stop, and Mont Belvieu ISD.

The company delivers services through a general contractor model: customer acquisition occurs via website quote requests, phone, and email; projects are scoped on-site (often with free consultations) and priced on a custom quote basis; and execution relies on licensed subcontractors, in-house project management, and an in-house design team. The firm has differentiated itself through a strategic partnership with Robbie & Lisa Design Group for 3-D design visualization, established supplier relationships with kitchen equipment fabricators and material vendors (e.g., EMZER TILE), and a guaranteed pricing system intended to mitigate cost overruns. It holds BBB accreditation and a HomeAdvisor Seal of Approval for roofing, and it markets through a website portfolio, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Flickr), and Blue Book directory listing.

The underlying business model is project-based one-time revenue with no recurring contracts or subscription streams. Pricing is opaque (per-project quotes), customer mix is split between SMB residential homeowners and a smaller number of enterprise commercial accounts, and geographic scope is single-market (Greater Houston). With 1-10 employees and reliance on subcontractors for execution, the operation is founder-centric and relationship-driven, with the owner-operator (Chuy Valencia) serving as the primary point of contact and the central commercial asset. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

ROC Contractors & Builders LLC.

Legal name

ROC Contractors & Builders LLC

Website

https://buildwithroc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ROC Contractors & Builders LLC is a family-owned, full-service residential and commercial construction company serving the Greater Houston Area, offering new construction, remodeling, historical restoration, and commercial build-outs under founder Chuy Valencia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Flooring Contractors (238330)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Commercial construction services
• Home remodeling and additions
• Historical restoration services
• Roofing and siding installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: ROC Builders generates revenue through one-time construction and remodeling project fees. Services include residential new construction, whole house remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, commercial construction, historical restorations, roofing, siding, and specialty projects like fire remediation and outdoor living spaces. Revenue is project-based with quotes provided for each job.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ROC Contractors & Builders LLC is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing residential and commercial building, remodeling, and restoration services across the Greater Houston Area. Core offerings include new custom home construction with design/build, kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, roofing, exterior siding, commercial retail build-outs, restaurant and bar construction, convenience store construction, historical restorations compliant with Historical Society requirements, fire damage remediation, outdoor living spaces, and countertops/tile/flooring installation.

Product overview

ROC Contractors & Builders LLC is a family-owned full-service residential and commercial construction company operating in the Greater Houston Area. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction and remodeling services organized as a unified service offering rather than a platform architecture. Core services include new home construction with design/build and guaranteed pricing, residential remodeling (kitchens, bathrooms, siding, roofing), home additions (second floor, master suite, sunroom, guest houses), commercial construction (retail, restaurants, convenience stores), and specialized services (historical restorations, fire remediation, outdoor living). The company operates with in-house design capabilities and collaborates with Robbie & Lisa Design Group for 3-D design services. Services are delivered through licensed subcontractors with over 50 years of collective experience, covering projects from small repairs to complete new construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Home Construction Custom home building services including design/build, land feasibility, plan development, budgeting, permitting, and construction with guaranteed pricing and a dedicated Custom Home Project Manager. Aimed at residential homeowners building new single-family homes in the Greater Houston Area.
• Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen renovation services covering traditional, modern, and farmhouse designs, appliance and fixture installation, and 3-D design services in collaboration with Robbie & Lisa Design Group. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom renovation services including layout reorganization, re-tiling, tub-to-shower conversions, and general bathroom improvements. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Home Additions Construction of various home addition types including second-floor expansions, pop tops, master suites, mudrooms, attic conversions, family rooms, above-garage additions, sunrooms, separate living quarters, and guest houses. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Renovation and Remodel Building renewal services that fix existing structures while adding new features, combining repair with enhancements to update properties while preserving original characteristics. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Roofing Services Residential and commercial roofing services including new roof construction, roof replacement, re-roofs, maintenance, and solar installation, backed by the HomeAdvisor Seal of Approval.
• Exterior Siding Siding installation services including repairs and complete home or business installations, with free on-site consultations and old siding disposal. Served both residential and commercial clients.
• Restaurant and Bar Construction Commercial restaurant, kitchen, and bar construction including fine dining, full service, fast food, quick casual, and nightclub establishments. New construction timelines run 5–9 months and retrofits 3–5 months. Targeted at food service operators and commercial business owners.
• Commercial Retail Construction Commercial projects including tenant build-outs, strip centers, office parks, space planning, and interior design, with in-house design team support. Covers code enforcement, permitting, land use, zoning, and special inspections. Targeted at commercial business owners.
• Convenience Store Construction Construction of strip center and stand-alone convenience stores including co-branded store build-outs. Targeted at commercial business owners and food service operators.
• Historical Restorations Historic preservation and restoration services including COA and CO acquisition, character-defining feature preservation, and work with Historical Society approved craftsmen. Targeted at historic property owners in neighborhoods such as the Historic Heights.
• Fire Remediation and Reconstruction Fire damage repair and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. Targeted at homeowners and commercial property owners needing post-fire restoration.
• Outdoor Living Construction Outdoor living space construction including summer kitchens, fencing, stamped concrete, and exterior living area builds. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Countertops, Tile and Flooring Installation services for countertops, tile work, and various flooring options including stained floors for commercial spaces. Targeted at residential homeowners and commercial clients.
• Quote and Consultation Services Online consultation form and contact services covering new home construction, home renovation, commercial construction, windows and siding, outdoor living, restoration, tile, bath or kitchen, historical, and other construction needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated Custom Home Project Manager with every step of the way from land feasibility through permitting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Robbie & Lisa Design GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROC Builders collaborates with award-winning Robbie & Lisa Design Group, featured on HOUZZ, EMZER TILE & FACEBOOK. The partnership brings 3-D design capabilities to ROC's offerings, providing original and unique design services for kitchen remodels and other construction projects. This collaboration enhances ROC's ability to offer comprehensive design/build services.
• EMZER TILEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROC Builders works with EMZER TILE for tile and surface materials, featured as part of the collaboration with Robbie & Lisa Design Group.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersROC Contractors & Builders LLC is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, providing customers with verification of business practices and customer satisfaction tracking.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Major US commercial general contractor with a Houston presence serving retail, restaurant, and institutional clients. Comparable to ROC's commercial build-out work but operating nationally at much larger scale.
• David Weekley Homes: Houston-headquartered national homebuilder with deep Houston presence. Comparable as a residential construction peer, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with an active Houston-area presence. Comparable to ROC's custom/luxury residential new construction focus, though operating at enterprise scale.
• Perry Homes: One of the largest Houston-area homebuilders offering new construction across multiple communities. Represents a scaled incumbent competing with ROC for residential new-build projects in the Houston market.
• SpawGlass Construction: Texas-based general contractor serving commercial, institutional, and civil markets across the state. Comparable to ROC's commercial construction practice but at substantially greater scale and scope.

Direct peers

• Burton Construction: Houston-area general contractor offering residential remodeling, custom homes, and commercial construction. Highly comparable to ROC in service mix, scale, and Houston metro focus.
• Premier Design + Build Group: Commercial general contractor specializing in restaurant, retail, and tenant build-out projects nationally. Comparable to ROC's commercial restaurant and retail construction focus.
• Criterion Custom Builders: Houston-based custom home builder and remodeler serving affluent neighborhoods. Comparable to ROC in residential custom-build focus and Greater Houston geographic scope.

Regional players

• Tilson Homes: Texas-based homebuilder with strong Houston presence, offering custom and semi-custom homes. Comparable to ROC on the residential new construction side, though typically larger in scale.

Emerging players

• Grunley Construction: Specialty contractor focused on historic preservation, restoration, and renovation of landmark buildings. Comparable niche overlap with ROC's historical restoration practice, though Grunley operates in the DC/mid-Atlantic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/buildwithroc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roc-contractors-&-builders
• Pinterestpinterest.com/chuybuildwithroc/pins

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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