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Commercial contractor in Terrell, TX
Terrell sits on two highways east of Dallas, and travelers and new neighborhoods both keep its stations, restaurants and stores busy.

Highway town with a historic downtown
Terrell is in Kaufman County, where Interstate 20 and US 80 run east from Dallas. The outlet center and the businesses at the I-20 exits serve travelers, while the historic downtown and the neighborhoods around it serve the town. New homes going up in Kaufman County are bringing new demand for groceries, restaurants and services along both highways.
Permits and sites in Terrell
Building permits inside city limits are issued by the City of Terrell (City of Terrell), while land outside the city is under Kaufman County. Highway frontage sites also bring the Texas Department of Transportation into the picture for driveway access onto a state road, which can take time to approve and belongs on the schedule early.
Fuel sites add the state’s storage tank rules on top of the city’s permits, with notice to the TCEQ well before tanks go in.
Downtown remodels
Older downtown buildings in Terrell have brick walls and tall storefronts worth keeping. Remodeling one for a restaurant or shop means new systems inside an old shell, planned around what the building will and won’t allow.
Our services in Terrell
- Commercial construction in TerrellNew commercial buildings from site work and utilities to the slab, the shell and the final inspection.
- Commercial remodeling in TerrellUpdate an older building, change the layout, add square footage or bring a dated storefront up to date.
- Tenant finish-out in TerrellTurn an empty shell or second-generation space into a finished store, office or restaurant ready to open.
- Restaurant construction in TerrellNew restaurant buildings and restaurant finish-outs, from the hood and grease interceptor to the host stand.
- Retail construction in TerrellRetail strip centers, single-tenant stores and shell buildings, with the storefront, parking and utilities.
- Gas station construction and remodels in TerrellNew gas stations and convenience stores, fuel canopies, and remodels of stations already open.
- Roofing in TerrellCommercial roofs and home roof replacements, from storm damage repairs to a whole new roof.
- Commercial concrete in TerrellFoundations, slabs, parking lots, drives, sidewalks and curbs for commercial sites.
- Electrical in TerrellNew electrical service, panels, underground conduit, lighting and equipment circuits for commercial buildings.
- Plumbing in TerrellUnder-slab and site plumbing, sewer and water lines, restrooms, grease interceptors and gas lines.
- HVAC in TerrellRooftop units, ductwork, kitchen makeup air and the heating and air conditioning for commercial spaces.



Questions about building in Terrell
Do highway sites in Terrell need TxDOT approval?
A new driveway onto a state highway needs the Texas Department of Transportation’s approval, so it goes on the schedule early.
Do you build gas stations in Terrell?
Yes, including the tank notices, canopy, store and paving.
Do you remodel older buildings downtown?
Yes, keeping the brick and storefronts while updating the systems inside.
Building in Terrell? Tell us about it.
Send the address, the plans or just the idea. Greg will get back to you to set up a time to look at it.
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