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Florida General Contracting & Remodeling

Home additions, whole-home renovations, interior remodels, and ADU builds — run the way Florida projects actually have to be built: engineered for hurricane wind loads, detailed for humidity and flood, and permitted to the Florida Building Code. We scope the work, handle the FBC permit process, coordinate every trade, and stand for the inspections.

General contracting in Florida is a code-and-climate problem before it is a design problem. The home you are adding to or remodeling almost certainly sits on concrete slab-on-grade, breathes high indoor humidity, and has to survive hurricane-force wind. The FBC governs how every addition, wall move, and structural connection is built, and in coastal South Florida the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) layers product-approval and wind-load rules on top. We run every project against three Florida realities a "we can do it cheaper" crew skips: the permit process, engineered wind-load structure, and humidity- and flood-tolerant materials — so the work passes inspection, holds your insurance, and is still standing after the next storm. Permits, plan review, trade coordination, and inspections are handled under one crew with a written workmanship guarantee.

Why Florida General Contracting Is Different

  1. Wind is a structural requirement, not an upgrade. Any work that touches the structure has to carry hurricane uplift. That means an engineered continuous load path from roof to foundation — straps, tie-downs, and uplift connectors — plus impact-rated glazing or shutters in the wind-borne debris region, and the heavier HVHZ rules in Miami-Dade and Broward.
  2. The permit process is the project. Structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and footprint-changing work is permittable under the Florida Building Code. We handle drawings, the application, plan review, and inspections so the job is legal, documented, and insurable — the part that protects your home's resale and claims.
  3. Moisture drives material choice. Slab-on-grade vapor and indoor relative humidity that swings from 45% to 75% mean mold-resistant board, moisture-tolerant finishes, and waterproof flooring assemblies — not the dry-climate spec that fails in a Florida summer.
  4. Storm and flood resilience is designed in. Additions and renovations in flood-prone areas use flood-damage-resistant materials below the design flood elevation and a building envelope detailed to keep wind-driven rain out. We build for the event, not against the odds of one.

The 6 Core Contracting Services

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Free consultation, a scope and Florida Building Code review, and a written estimate matched to your home — no pressure.

All 7 Contracting & Remodeling Services

Build & Add

Renovate & Remodel

Permits & Planning

Design Consultation

scope, material, layout

Design Consultation Estimate

Florida Construction Specs That Matter

Project pricing depends on scope, square footage, structure, and finish level, and we deliver a free written estimate after a consultation. What actually determines whether a Florida project passes and lasts is the spec and the permit — not the lowest bid. Match these realities to your project before you choose a contractor.

ProjectPermit Typically RequiredKey Florida RequirementTypical Timeline
Home additionYesEngineered wind-load load path; impact glazing3–6 months
Second-story additionYesExisting structure / foundation capacity review4–7 months
Whole-home renovationUsuallyMulti-trade permits; mold-resistant assemblies2–5 months
Interior remodel (move walls)UsuallyLoad-bearing analysis; HVAC airflow for humidity4–10 weeks
Detached ADUYesZoning, setbacks, egress, utility connections4–8 months
Open-concept wall removalYesBeam / header engineering for the new span2–5 weeks
Florida room / sunroomYesHVHZ glazing and wind-load where applicable4–8 weeks
Like-for-like finish swapOften noConfirmed against the local FBC interpretation1–3 weeks

FBC = Florida Building Code · HVHZ = High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade & Broward) · HVAC = mechanical / climate system · ADU = accessory dwelling unit · timelines include plan review and inspections.

Trade & Material Standards

  • Simpson Strong-Tie hurricane straps & connectors
  • PGT / CGI impact-rated windows & doors
  • James Hardie fiber-cement siding
  • ZIP System / Huber structural sheathing
  • GAF / Owens Corning roofing systems
  • DensArmor / mold-resistant board for wet areas
  • Trex / AZEK moisture-stable exterior trim & decking
  • Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA rated assemblies

How a Florida Project Fits Together

  • Addition + home addition + permit handling. A new addition needs engineered drawings and a permit before a single footing is poured. We design the load path, pull the permit, and stand for the inspections — one crew, one schedule.
  • Whole-home + renovation + interior remodeling. A top-to-bottom project sequences structure, mechanicals, and finishes. We run the trades in the right order so the work passes each inspection and nothing gets torn out twice.
  • Multigenerational + ADU construction + design consultation. An in-law suite starts with zoning and utility feasibility. We confirm it is permittable, design it to the FBC, and build with wind-load and egress compliance.
  • Open layout + interior remodeling + load-bearing analysis. Removing a wall in a Florida home can change the load path. We engineer the beam or header for the new span and permit the structural change so it is safe and documented.

Our Construction Guarantee

Florida Building Code compliance
Every project built to FBC structural, moisture, and assembly requirements, with HVHZ product-approved materials where coastal South Florida requires them. We handle the permit process and the inspections.
Pro Work workmanship guarantee
5 years on the work we self-perform. If something we built needs adjustment within the guarantee period, we return at no cost.
Manufacturer-certified systems
We install only manufacturer-certified products and assemblies — impact openings, connectors, and moisture-control materials — so product warranties stay valid and the envelope performs.
Engineered for Florida wind & water
Structural work carries a continuous load path for hurricane uplift, and flood-prone areas get flood-damage-resistant materials below the design flood elevation — the detailing that holds your insurance.

General Contracting FAQs

Florida Contracting Questions Answered.

Do I need a permit for a remodel or addition in Florida?

Almost always for structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or footprint-changing work. The Florida Building Code drives what is permittable, and coastal HVHZ jurisdictions add product-approval and wind-load documentation on top. We handle the FBC permit process for you — drawings, application, plan review, and inspections — so the project is legal and insurable.

What does a general contractor do on a Florida project?

A general contractor runs the whole project: scope and budget, drawings, the permit process, scheduling and supervising every trade, ordering materials, and standing for the inspections. On a Florida job that also means engineering for wind load where the structure is involved, specifying humidity- and flood-tolerant materials, and meeting the moisture and assembly rules of the Florida Building Code so the finished work passes and lasts.

How are home additions engineered for Florida hurricanes?

A Florida addition has to carry the same wind loads as new construction. That means an engineered continuous load path from roof to foundation — hurricane straps, tie-downs, and uplift connectors — plus impact-rated glazing or shutters in the wind-borne debris region, and the heavier requirements of the HVHZ in Miami-Dade and Broward. The structure ties into the existing slab and framing per the Florida Building Code so the addition and the original home move as one.

Can I add an ADU or in-law suite on my Florida property?

Often, yes. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) — an in-law suite, garage apartment, or detached cottage — is popular in Florida for multigenerational living and rental income, and a 2024 state law expanded where local governments may allow them. Whether yours is permittable depends on your local zoning, lot size, setbacks, and utility capacity. We check those during the free consultation and, if it works, build the ADU to the Florida Building Code with wind-load and egress compliance.

Are you licensed to do general contracting in Florida?

We carry liability and workers' compensation insurance, run every project to the Florida Building Code, and pull permits and inspections through the local building department so the work is documented and insurable. Insurance and credential documentation is available on request, and we are transparent about which scopes of work require a separately licensed trade so the right specialist is on every part of your job.

What is the difference between a renovation and a remodel?

A renovation restores or updates what is already there — new finishes, fixtures, and surfaces inside the existing footprint. A remodel changes the layout or function, moving walls, plumbing, and electrical to reconfigure how a space works. An addition goes further and grows the footprint. The label matters less than the scope: each triggers its own Florida Building Code permitting, and we map that for you before any demolition starts.

Why does Florida construction cost and last differently than up north?

Three Florida realities drive it. Wind: structures must resist hurricane uplift, which adds engineered connectors and impact-rated openings. Moisture: most homes sit on slab-on-grade with high indoor humidity, so materials are chosen to resist mold and survive water. Code: the Florida Building Code and HVHZ rules are stricter on envelope and structure than most northern codes. Building to those standards costs more up front and is what keeps the work standing through storm season.

Do you offer a free estimate for remodeling and additions?

Yes — every consultation is free with no commitment. We walk the project, talk through scope and material options, flag what the Florida Building Code will require, identify whether your project triggers HVHZ or wind-load engineering, and deliver a written line-item estimate so you see exactly what you are paying for. Statewide Florida service.

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