We do not start what we cannot finish
If a scope, a schedule or a budget is not realistic, we say so before the contract rather than during the build. Turning down work we are wrong for is part of the job.
About
A family-run commercial contractor in Fort Bend County
International Building Services LLC was founded in 2022 and works across the Greater Houston area from our office in Meadows Place.
Who we are
Small enough to answer the phone, equipped to run the whole build
We are a family-run business. That is not a marketing line — the people who own the company are the people you will deal with, and the standard we hold the work to is the one we are willing to put our own name on.
Practically, being family-run means decisions get made quickly and nothing gets lost between departments. Being a licensed plumbing contractor as well as a general contractor means we self-perform the trade that most often drives a commercial schedule, instead of subcontracting it and hoping the dates hold.
We pull our own mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits, and we have worked across enough Houston-area jurisdictions to know that Sugar Land, Stafford, Missouri City and the City of Houston each run their process differently.
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Licensed & Insured
A licensed Texas Master Plumber on staff, and fully insured. Both are verifiable — see the license number below.
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MEP Permits In-House
We pull mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits ourselves rather than routing them through a third party.
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24/7 Emergency Response
Commercial plumbing emergencies answered around the clock, not just during office hours.
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Greater Houston Coverage
Working across Fort Bend and Harris counties, with direct experience of each jurisdiction’s permitting process.
Texas Master Plumber license 46387, held by Gabriel Betancourt. Verify with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
How we operate
Three commitments we can actually be held to
Deliberately narrow. These are the things a client can check us on rather than adjectives about quality.
The paperwork is our problem, not yours
Permits, inspections, certificates of insurance and closeout documentation are handled in-house and provided in writing.
You get a real person, quickly
One team, one point of contact, and a 24/7 line for commercial plumbing emergencies rather than an answering service that takes a message.
Leadership
The people behind IBS
Gabriel Betancourt
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Priscila Betancourt
Co-Founder & Operations
Kevin Lara
Administrative Coordinator
Client feedback
In our clients' words
The people who have actually hired us, in their own words.
“IBS was there when I needed them in the middle of the night. I called them and they were on my doorstep within the hour. Extremely friendly, makes you feel like your family.”
Jesse Ramirez Jr.
“Real professional is this company. Always on time and professionally complete their tasks on point. I highly recommend them for anyone that needs their services.”
Kunle Ajayi
“Gabriel and his crew re-piped our house and we were very pleased with the work they did. Will use them again for any other plumbing jobs.”
Darlene Lively
“International Building Services is very professional and dependable. They provide an excellent product for a good price. If you hire them you will not be disappointed.”
Dwain Thomas
“I manage a SiteOne landscaping supply store and have used IBS for multiple services through our branch. Their dedication to their work is immaculate, they have came outside of work hours and have gone above and beyond for our store, their communication is amazing and have never had any issues. We will continue to use their service in the future!”
Gethsemane Solis
SiteOne Landscaping Supply
“IBS built my kitchen island, even with little to no information on paint and floor information that was already in place, IBS made it happen! And I absolutely love how everything turned out! Would 1000x recommend them.”
Cristina Benitez
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Are you able to pull MEP permits?
Yes. We pull mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits in-house rather than routing them through a third party, and we coordinate inspections directly with the relevant jurisdiction. Because permitting is one of the most common causes of build-out delay, keeping it in-house is how we protect the schedule.
Are you an insured company?
Yes. International Building Services LLC is fully insured, and a current certificate of insurance is on file. We can provide a certificate naming your entity as additional insured on request, which most landlords and property managers require before work begins.
Do you offer a warranty on your work?
Yes. We stand behind our work, and the warranty terms that apply to your project are specified in writing on your invoice rather than left to a verbal understanding.
Which areas do you serve?
We work across the Greater Houston area from our office in Meadows Place, including Stafford, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Bellaire, Katy, Richmond, Rosenberg and Pearland. Each of these falls under a different permitting authority, and we have direct experience with those differences.
Do you handle emergency plumbing outside office hours?
Yes. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but commercial plumbing emergencies are answered 24/7 on the same number.
Do you subcontract your plumbing work?
No. We self-perform plumbing rather than subcontracting it, which means scheduling, quality and accountability stay with one team. For a commercial build-out this removes one of the most common sources of finger-pointing between trades.
Planning a build-out or facing a plumbing issue?
Tell us about the space, the timeline and the constraints. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 24/7 emergency plumbing response