Fretz Construction

Fretz Construction has made immeasurable contribution to the Houston area and has helped build many of the Bayou City's significant landmarks. The company believes in preserving such structures, and provides restoration and preservation construction services through highly specialized artisans and craftspeople. This service is a personal passion of... Bob Fretz, Jr., who previously served as a board member of the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. The quality and excellence of Fretz Construction's projects have been recognized not only by buildings' owners, but also by organizations throughout the Houston area. In 1994, the Houston Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America presented Fretz Construction with an Award for Project Excellence for the "Best Church Construction Project" for the St. Thomas Aquinas Church building. Similar awards were received in 1998, 2002, 2006 and in 2008. In addition, the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance awarded Good Brick awards to Fretz Construction for the restoration of Trinity Episcopal Church (2004), Byrd's Lofts (2006), Holy Rosary Catholic Church (2007) and St. Anne's Catholic Church (2008). These projects demonstrate Fretz Construction's commitment to preserving and enhancing Houston's architectural and cultural heritage. Throughout the years Fretz has received countless accolades and honors, but few compare to the respect and trust they garner from their clients. Fretz today remains a family business. The company's third president, Bob Fretz, Jr. is grandson of the founder. His father, Bob Fretz, Sr. celebrated his 60-year anniversary with the company in 2009 and served as president of the company from 1967 through 1998 and as Chairman of the Board from 1998 until his death in 2010. The company employs many second and third generation employees who know and respect the reputation of the firm and continue to provide their clients with the finest in skill and quality.Read More