📍 Sarasota County

Licensed General Contractor
Serving Sarasota County

Kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, flooring installation, and ADU & garage conversion — permitted and priced in writing for Sarasota County homeowners.

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

All major renovations, permitted and priced before we start

We work throughout Sarasota County — from North Port to Longboat Key. Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota operate separate building departments. We confirm jurisdiction before applying for any permit.

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Kitchen Remodel

Sarasota's housing stock spans 1950s-era CBS ranch homes to newer luxury construction in Lakewood Ranch. Each requires a different installation approach. We assess your home's specific construction before quoting.

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Bathroom Remodel

Full bathroom remodel, shower retile, or master bath renovation. Florida FBC waterproofing code applies to all wet area tile — we pull the waterproofing inspection before tile installation begins.

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Flooring Installation

Tile and LVP on concrete slabs. Sarasota's coastal humidity and high summer temperatures affect product selection and adhesive choice — we specify the right materials for the environment.

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ADU & Garage Conversion

Sarasota County ADU regulations under Florida Live Local Act. Zoning review, setback confirmation, permit management, and construction — fully managed from application to certificate of completion.

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What makes Sarasota County renovations specific

Sarasota's dual jurisdiction, aging housing stock, and coastal environment affect every remodel scope.

City vs. County Permits

Sarasota city limits are served by the City of Sarasota Development Services — separate from Sarasota County Building & Development Services. Venice, North Port, and unincorporated areas use county permitting. We confirm your jurisdiction before starting any permit application.

Mixed Housing Stock

Sarasota has a wide range of home ages — 1950s–1970s CBS ranch homes in established neighborhoods, 1980s–2000s construction in Siesta Key and Bird Key, and newer luxury construction in Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch. Older homes often have galvanized plumbing, undersized panels, or original slab plumbing that affects kitchen and bathroom remodel scope.

Coastal Zone Considerations

Homes in Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, and Lido Key fall under Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) regulations for certain work. Projects near the coastal setback may require additional FDEP review. We identify whether your project is affected before quoting.

Barrier Island Logistics

Siesta Key and Longboat Key present logistical challenges — single-bridge access, limited contractor parking, and HOA loading restrictions. We price these logistics into every barrier island project estimate so they don't appear as unexpected costs.

We work throughout all of Sarasota County

From Siesta Key to North Port — if it's in Sarasota County, we can pull the permit and do the work.

Sarasota Venice North Port Osprey Nokomis Englewood Siesta Key Longboat Key Lido Key Casey Key Lakewood Ranch Palmer Ranch Bird Key Gulf Gate Southgate Fruitville Bee Ridge Sarasota Springs Kensington Park Port Charlotte

Sarasota County renovation guides

Florida-specific guidance on kitchen and bathroom remodel costs, permits, and materials for Sarasota County homeowners.

What contractors actually navigate in Sarasota County

Sarasota has a split permit jurisdiction, barrier island logistics that affect every schedule, and a growing inland market with different characteristics entirely.

Permit Authorities

  • Sarasota County Building: 1660 Ringling Blvd — covers all unincorporated areas including barrier islands
  • City of Sarasota Building: 1565 1st St — separate jurisdiction for in-city properties
  • Venice and North Port: independent building departments
  • Longboat Key is split — southern half Sarasota County, northern half Manatee County

Permit Fees & Timelines

  • Kitchen remodel permit: $200–$650 depending on city vs county
  • Bathroom remodel permit: $150–$500
  • Sarasota County residential turnaround: 2–4 weeks
  • City of Sarasota: 2–3 weeks for straightforward residential
  • CCCL projects on Siesta Key or Longboat Key add 3–5 weeks for coastal review

What's Different Here

  • Siesta Key (#1 ranked beach in the US) — barrier island logistics affect every project: material deliveries, contractor parking, HOA access restrictions
  • Longboat Key straddles two counties — confirm which jurisdiction before submitting any permit
  • CCCL (Coastal Construction Control Line) applies to renovation work on all barrier islands — additional state review for certain scopes
  • Historic neighborhoods in City of Sarasota (Laurel Park, McClellan Park) require design review for exterior modifications

Common Project Types

  • Condo and second home renovation — Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key
  • Full kitchen remodel — City of Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Lakewood Ranch
  • Bathroom remodel and flooring — Venice, Nokomis, Osprey
  • Investment property renovation — North Port, Englewood, Port Charlotte border

Sarasota's barrier islands — Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key — add a layer of logistics that most contractors underestimate. Deliveries to Siesta Key during peak season require early morning scheduling. HOA access restrictions on Longboat Key mean contractor vehicles need pre-approval. And the jurisdictional split on Longboat Key — where the county line runs through the middle of the island — has sent more than one project to the wrong permit office.

The inland Sarasota market (North Port, Venice, Nokomis) is a different project profile entirely: newer CBS construction, county jurisdiction, and faster permit turnaround. We approach each area as its own market and scope accordingly.

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.

★★★★★

"We have an older CBS home in the Southgate area. D&Co identified that our slab plumbing would need to move for the kitchen island we wanted — told us the exact cost before we signed. No mid-project surprises."

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Eleanor K.

Sarasota — Full Kitchen Remodel

★★★★★

"We own a condo on Siesta Key. D&Co coordinated the HOA approval, the bridge delivery scheduling, and the county permit all at once. I didn't have to manage any of it."

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Thomas W.

Siesta Key — Bathroom Remodel

★★★★★

"The waterproofing inspection on our shower passed on the first try. Small thing, but it meant the tile went in on schedule. D&Co knows how to build things the right way."