📍 Orlando / Orange County

Licensed General Contractor
Serving Orlando & Orange County

Kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, flooring installation, and ADU & garage conversion — Florida code compliant, fully permitted, and priced in writing before we start.

Florida Licensed GC · CGC1531095
Permits Pulled & Managed
Written Scope · Fixed Price
14+ Years · Family-Owned
★★★★★ 5-Star Rated

Every major renovation, permitted and priced in writing

We work throughout Orlando and all of Orange County. Every project starts with a site visit — we assess your home's construction type, existing plumbing and electrical, and HOA requirements before quoting.

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ADU & Garage Conversion

Orlando leads Florida in ADU demand thanks to Florida Live Local Act (SB 102) and Orange County's by-right ADU ordinance. We handle zoning review, permit applications, engineering, and build — end to end.

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Kitchen Remodel

Full gut-and-rebuild or cosmetic refresh. Orlando's mix of CBS and wood-frame homes affects installation approach and cost. We assess your home's construction type before quoting.

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Bathroom Remodel

Full bathroom remodel, shower retile, or vanity refresh. Florida FBC waterproofing membrane and inspection required for all wet area tile installations — we manage the full permit process.

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Flooring Installation

LVP, porcelain tile, and engineered hardwood. Orange County's varied housing stock — from 1960s CBS to newer wood-frame — requires different slab assessment and installation approaches.

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Why the license matters in Orange County

Orange County and the City of Orlando operate separate building departments with their own permit processes. Here's what that means for your project.

Dual Jurisdiction

The City of Orlando operates its own Building & Permit Services department — separate from Orange County's Building Division. If your home is within Orlando city limits, permits route through the city, not the county. Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee, and other municipalities also maintain their own departments. We confirm jurisdiction before applying.

ADU Authority

Orange County adopted by-right ADU approval under Florida's Live Local Act. This means qualifying ADUs cannot be denied by the county on zoning grounds alone — but the building permit process, utility connections, and setback requirements still apply and must be navigated correctly.

Inspection Scheduling

Orange County and City of Orlando both see high construction volume. Building inspection scheduling typically requires 3–7 business days lead time. We account for this in every project timeline so inspection delays don't become your problem.

HOA Communities

A significant share of Orange County homes are in HOA communities — especially in planned developments around Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, and Windermere. HOA approval for exterior ADU work is separate from the building permit and must be obtained before construction begins.

We work throughout Orlando and Orange County

From Winter Park to Kissimmee — if it's in Orange County, we can pull the permit and do the work.

Orlando Winter Park Kissimmee Apopka Ocoee Winter Garden Dr. Phillips Lake Nona Windermere Maitland Belle Isle Edgewood Eatonville Gotha Oakland Pine Hills Conway College Park Thornton Park Mills 50

Orlando & Orange County guides

Florida-specific guidance from the contractor who does the work — ADU zoning, kitchen costs, and more.

What contractors actually navigate in the Orlando market

The Orlando metro spans two major permit jurisdictions and has the highest ADU demand of any market we serve. Here is what drives every project here.

Permit Authorities

  • Orange County Building Division: 4200 S John Young Pkwy — covers unincorporated areas
  • City of Orlando Permitting Services: 400 S Orange Ave — separate jurisdiction
  • Winter Park, Kissimmee, Apopka — independent building departments
  • Lake Nona and Dr. Phillips are Orange County (unincorporated), not City of Orlando

Permit Fees & Timelines

  • Kitchen remodel permit: $300–$650 depending on jurisdiction
  • Bathroom remodel permit: $175–$450
  • ADU / garage conversion permit: $1,200–$3,500 (includes impact fees)
  • Orange County Building Division: 3–5 weeks residential
  • City of Orlando: 2–4 weeks with complete submittal

What's Different Here

  • Highest ADU demand in our service area — Florida Live Local Act preemption has removed many local restrictions
  • Construction type split: CBS in newer communities (Lake Nona, Windermere, Dr. Phillips) vs wood-frame in older neighborhoods (College Park, Colonialtown, Winter Park)
  • HOA saturation is high — over 70% of homes fall under HOA covenants
  • Rapidly growing suburbs (Horizon West, Avalon Park) have their own HOA architectural review boards with 30–60 day response windows

Common Project Types

  • ADU and garage conversion — Windermere, Dr. Phillips, College Park
  • Kitchen remodel in CBS new construction — Lake Nona, Laureate Park, Horizon West
  • Wood-frame kitchen and bath renovation — College Park, Colonialtown, Mills 50
  • Investment property flooring — Kissimmee, Hunters Creek, Buena Vista

The single most important thing to get right on an Orlando project is the jurisdiction determination. A home in Lake Nona is Orange County — it does not go through the City of Orlando building office even though locals call the area "Orlando." Same for Dr. Phillips, Windermere, and most of the southwestern suburbs. Submitting to the wrong office delays your project by weeks.

For ADU projects specifically, the Florida Live Local Act has changed what is approvable — but the impact fee schedule and utility connection requirements are set at the county level and can add $8,000–$18,000 to a project budget if not identified upfront. We identify every fee at the site visit before we write a number.

Get a Quote for Your Project

Tell us about your home and project. We'll review it and reach out within 24 hours with a written scope and price estimate — no obligation, no high-pressure follow-up.

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What Florida homeowners say

Verified reviews from projects across our service area.

★★★★★

"The ADU permit process in Orange County is genuinely complex. D&Co knew every step, handled every form, and we never had to speak to the building department directly. The unit was complete in under four months."

JR

James R.

Dr. Phillips, Orlando — ADU Garage Conversion

★★★★★

"They confirmed our city jurisdiction was City of Orlando, not the county — which mattered for the permit application. A small thing that would have caused delays if we'd done it ourselves."

KT

Karen T.

College Park, Orlando — Kitchen Remodel

★★★★★

"Written scope before the first tool was picked up. Fixed price. The project finished on schedule and on budget. I've never had that experience with a contractor before