Guides & Resources
The things worth knowing before you spend money.
Straight answers to the questions Southwest Florida homeowners actually ask us — grant programs, the flood rules that decide a renovation's scope, and what really drives a price. Written by a licensed general contractor, with no pitch attached.
Florida Certified General Contractor · License #CGC1541275 · Serving all of South Florida
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Money on the table
Two Florida programs are open right now. Between them they are worth far more than most homeowners realise.
My Safe Florida Home Grant
The free wind mitigation inspection, grants up to $10,000, and the seven steps in order.
Program terms — verified and dated on the pageRead the guide →$500 Impact Window Tax Refund
Florida's sales tax refund on impact windows and doors — who qualifies and how to claim.
Program terms — verified and dated on the pageRead the guide →02
Before you commit to a scope
The questions worth answering while changing your mind is still free.
Lee County 50% Rule
FEMA substantial improvement explained: how the threshold is calculated and when to ask.
Read the guide →Build On Your Lot
Lot feasibility in Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres: utilities, impact fees, flood elevation, zoning.
Read the guide →What It Costs to Build
Why there's no single price per square foot in Lee County, and what the number is actually made of.
Read the guide →03
The work itself
What actually drives the price, the schedule and the permit on the jobs we do most.
Impact Windows & Doors
Product approval, permitting and insurance credits for impact windows in Southwest Florida.
Read the guide →Kitchen Remodeling
What drives a kitchen budget in Southwest Florida, what needs a permit, and how long it takes.
Read the guide →Bathroom Remodeling
Waterproofing, curbless showers and ventilation — what you're actually buying behind the tile.
Read the guide →04
If you manage a building
For boards, unit owners and property managers rather than single-family homeowners.
Where we work
Everything here is written for Southwest Florida.
Permitting authority, flood elevation and code requirements all change with the parcel, which is why these guides name the jurisdiction rather than talking about “Florida” in general. Our market pages go deeper on each one.
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