Commercial and Residential Construction
Professional General Contractor Tampa Bay
Project Description: This renovation project was located in the Northdale/Carrollwood area of Tampa and involved and existing office space of approximately 5,000 SQ FT. Space was remodeled into a Child Daycare Academy. The project required a lengthy permit review and inspection process with the County, but the actual construction took about 4 months to complete. …
Project Description: Single Family Home approximately 1500 SQ FT. 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom built in 1959 with great curb appeal. Property was purchased by an investor to flip. Scope of Work: Convert odd shaped dining room into a 3rd bedroom Repair termite damage in Florida room and drywall ceiling and walls Complete gut of kitchen. Replace …
This article is intended to provide you with the perspective on the process to build a new commercial office building from the ground up in Tampa, FL. The project below was a material testing lab at the Port of Tampa. The smaller building made it easier to document the construction sequencing, so it was a …
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I receive a lot of calls from commercial realtors and tenants about budget remodel costs and/or square foot costs. Typically, a fairly accurate estimate can be put together quickly with a scope of work, some photos, and a sketch of the space. Unfortunately, these details cannot be provided during a phone call, so commenting about …
Kitchens are not always super expensive and un-affordable. This blog is intended for a middle income property value of $150,000-$325,000 (based on the Tampa Bay Area). It is based on a mid-size, typical kitchen for a single family house. Quality does not have to be compromised for an affordable kitchen. A typical kitchen remodel that …
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This project was done at International Plaza Mall in Tampa. Space was on the 2nd floor of the mall, centrally located. The first phase of the project consisted of demolition of the existing cabinetry, plaster walls, and flooring. The construction phase of the project consisted of framing and drywall of a new dressing room and …
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As a General Contractor, performing and pricing projects of various types exposes us to all kinds of situations and challenges. With that experience and exposure, we come to realize that every project is unique and typically requires specific pricing that cannot fit a one-size-fits-all strategy. However, the majority of projects, both Residential and Commercial, have …
Estimating a project is one part science and one part art/experience. One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting with a client at a property and discussing the proposed project. It allows me to assist the client with understanding the process, what decisions will need to be made, and provide recommendations/advice where necessary. …
I am often asked when a project should be permitted or not. In most cases, it is always good to error on the side of planning to get a permit. Obvious situations like a house addition, new bathroom, or new garage should always be permitted. When projects like these are performed, you want to make …
A lot of people do not know how to properly review or ask for contractor qualifications prior to hiring them for work on their properties. Hiring the wrong person or company can cause problems and increase liability for the Owner, which could cause legal issues, lost money, and a lot of headaches. Owner’s can take …
