Renovation done
the way a contractor would do it for himself.
Whole-home renovations, additions, kitchens, baths, and commercial remodels across Southwest Florida. Forty-two years of hands-on building experience behind every scope decision. CBC-licensed Florida general contractor, no salespeople, no upcharges that show up on draw two.
Renovation is harder than new construction.
Every renovation involves a building someone already lives in, works in, or is paying a mortgage on. Surprises behind the drywall are inevitable. The question is whether your contractor knows how to find them early, price them honestly, and keep the schedule from sliding. We approach renovation and remodeling the same way we approach a $5M commercial project — conceptual estimate up front, scope written so both sides know what’s in and what’s out, weekly progress communication, and a punch process that actually closes out.
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What you get with a 42-year general contractor on a renovation.
Conceptual estimate before contract
You see a real budget before you sign anything. No artificially low bid that becomes change-order territory once the demo starts.
Historic and period-appropriate experience
Southernmost House Key West and GE Historic Building Galveston. We know what historic AHJs require and how to source period-correct materials.
In-house tile, drywall, painting, flooring
We self-perform or directly manage the most common renovation trades — interior/exterior painting, drywall installation and repair, tile work, flooring installation, fixture installation. Fewer subs, fewer schedule gaps.
CBC-licensed permits and inspections
We pull the permits. We schedule the inspections. We don’t leave you holding a stalled job because someone didn’t want to bring the work to AHJ.
From walkthrough to walkthrough.
- 01
On-site walk & program
We walk the property with you. Take measurements, photos, and notes. Get clear on what you want different and what’s non-negotiable.
- 02
Conceptual budget & scope
You see a real budget range and a written scope before you sign. Surprises behind the walls get a contingency line, not a hand-wave.
- 03
Permits & subcontractor scheduling
We pull permits, lock pricing with our subs, and publish a working schedule. You know what week the kitchen comes out and what week it goes back in.
- 04
Execution with weekly check-ins
Weekly progress communication. Photos. What got done, what’s blocking next week, what change orders (if any) are coming.
- 05
Punch list & final walkthrough
Punch closed before final draw. Code inspections cleared. Warranty paperwork handed over.
Renovation and remodeling questions.
What size renovation projects do you take on?
Our renovation portfolio spans from $100K hotel-room maintenance work through the $1.8M Gates Hotel addition in Key West. For homes, our remodel range is roughly $50K cosmetic-and-refresh through $1M+ taken-to-studs and addition work.
Do you do kitchens and baths only?
We do them, but kitchens and baths usually come in as part of a larger renovation. If you only want a kitchen, we’ll quote that — but we’ll be transparent that a CBC-licensed GC is usually overkill for a single-room cosmetic refresh. If your renovation crosses two trades or requires a permit, that’s our sweet spot.
Will you live in my house while you work?
No, but you might want to plan to. Whole-home renovations on an occupied property are doable but stressful. For taken-to-studs work or anything involving HVAC, plumbing, or roof rework, we recommend temporary relocation and we’ll be honest about it during the conceptual estimate.
How do you handle the surprises behind the drywall?
Two ways. First, the conceptual estimate carries a renovation contingency line — usually 10-15% of construction cost on older properties — so the budget isn’t a fantasy. Second, when we discover something during demo (rotted framing, outdated electrical, water damage), we stop, document it, get you a change-order quote in writing, and don’t restart that section until you approve.
Can you handle additions, including second-story?
Yes. Permitted additions including second-story, primary-suite, lanai-to-living conversions, and in-law suites are part of the home renovation scope. Structural design and engineering coordination handled in-house.
Do you also do painting, tile, and flooring as standalone work?
We can, but our economic value is in larger renovation work. If you need painting, tile, drywall repair, or flooring as a standalone job, we’ll quote it honestly — sometimes a specialty trade is the right answer and we’ll tell you that.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Florida CILB Certified Building Contractor, license CBC 1258403. Insured through Morris & Reynolds Insurance and NFP Property and Casualty Services.
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Have a renovation in mind?
Tell us what the property is, what you want different, and roughly when. We’ll set up a walkthrough and come back with a real conceptual budget.