Major remodel of an older home
New layout, kitchens and baths, exterior and interior work. Turnkey remodeling is priced at $50–250 per square foot, most often $75–150.
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General contractor · Plantation, Broward County
A general contractor for your Plantation home, with a price cap written into the contract
Major remodels and new homes from $250,000. Permits and inspections are part of the job, you pay in four stage payments, and the work carries a 3-year warranty.
Plantation, FL
General contractor in Plantation, FL, for major remodels and new homes under one contract
Florida Home Build is a general contractor for Plantation homeowners who want the whole project handled by one company: a major remodel of an older house, a rebuild, or a new home on your lot. You sign one contract, and we run the permits, the inspections and the construction through to handover.
Plantation sits in Broward County, west of Fort Lauderdale. The city was incorporated in 1953, and Plantation Acres joined it in 1973, so a project here usually starts with what already stands on the lot: the age of the house, the trees, the flood zone.
Rebuild or new home
A new house on your Plantation lot, from permit to keys. Construction on a mainland lot is guided by $450–650 per square foot, and the final number comes after we see the lot.
Larger parcel
On a big lot, the survey, trees and drainage set what the site needs, and we price the site work once we see the lot.
We take projects across South Florida: Broward County, Plantation included, plus Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Our projects start at a $250,000 budget. Send us the address and any drawings you have, and we reply within a day.
Out of state
Building a house in Miami while you live somewhere else
- A client portal with the schedule, selections, photos, inspections and invoices
- Video at every stage and drone footage of the site
- Cameras on site, so you can look in any day
- A weekly confirmation of next steps from your superintendent
- A project manager who speaks English, Spanish or Russian
Before you draw
What to check on a Plantation lot before the first drawing
Check five things before the first drawing: the trees, the flood zone, the age of the house, the city permit and the wind code. Doing it before the drawings are final usually keeps the design from changing halfway through, and each one has its own rule.
Trees
According to the city's landscape rules, a tree on a residential lot can come down without a permit when an ISA-certified arborist or a landscape architect documents a risk above moderate. Otherwise it takes a permit and mitigation. Plan the house around the trees, and check before anything is cut. This is general information, not legal advice.
Flood zone
According to the city, most residents live in or near a flood zone. Broward's updated FEMA flood maps took effect on July 31, 2024, so a lot may sit in a different zone than it once did. The zone affects how high a new floor must sit.
The 50% rule
According to the city, a renovation or addition that costs 50% or more of the building's market value generally must bring the whole structure up to the current code, including flood elevation. A major remodel of an older home can reach that line, so the budget comes before the plan.
City permit
According to the city, Plantation issues its own building permits through an online portal. Its same-day service covers small jobs on existing single-family homes, such as a re-roof or a window and door replacement. A rebuild or a major remodel goes through full plan review. We prepare the application, follow the review and book the inspections.
Wind code
Broward County is generally treated as part of the high-velocity hurricane zone of the Florida Building Code, so windows, doors and roofing in the shell are typically installed with Miami-Dade product approval (Notice of Acceptance, NOA).
The home renovation page shows how a whole-house remodel runs, permit expediting explains the permit side, and the Broward County page covers the rules above the city's.
Check my Plantation lotAfter the keys
A 3-year home builder warranty and a full handover
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3-year warranty on the work
The term and the list of exclusions are written in your contract, not explained later.
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Handover package
As-built drawings, manuals, a maintenance schedule and manufacturer warranties registered in your name.
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A walkthrough of every system
We walk the house with you and show how each system works before you move in.
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Care after move-in
Home maintenance by arrangement, with the same team that built it.
Price
How a Plantation general contractor prices a remodel or a new home
A turnkey remodel is priced at $50–250 per square foot, and a new home on a mainland lot at about $450–650 as a guide. The final number comes after we see the house or the lot and your plans, and we bill on cost plus a fixed fee with a price cap.
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The cap
Rates and invoices sit in one shared tracker. If the work runs over the cap, the contractor pays the overrun.
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Four stage payments
You pay at signing, at the start of work, around the middle and near the end; the later payments are each for a stage you have accepted.
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Not in the construction price
The land for a new build, design fees, permit fees, surveys, furniture and landscaping are separate lines.
Remodel timing is counted from the day the permits are issued and the materials arrive. A new home is estimated at 28–36 months from the first meeting to move-in. These are estimates, not promises. The pricing and terms page lists what each type of project includes.
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Your money
How a Miami home build works when you're not paying ahead
4 payments, not a big deposit
At signing, at the start of work, at the midpoint and at about 99% completion. Each payment is for a stage you have approved.
A price cap in the contract
Cost plus a fixed fee, with a maximum price. Savings stay with you. Anything above the cap is paid by the builder.
Every bid and invoice in view
A shared budget tracker shows each subcontractor bid, each change and each invoice.
One contractor, one contract
The same permanent subcontractors on every job, and one company answering for all of them.
3-year warranty, exclusions in writing
The warranty term is a number in your contract, and so is the list of what it does not cover.
An answer in under 24 hours
By phone, WhatsApp, text or email, in English, Spanish or Russian.
FAQ
Questions about hiring a general contractor in Plantation, FL
What does a general contractor do in Plantation, FL?
Under Florida law, a general contractor can take work of any type, while a residential contractor is limited to homes of one to three families and no more than two stories. With Florida Home Build you sign one contract for a Plantation remodel or new home, and we handle the permits, inspections and construction.
How much does a general contractor charge in Plantation?
It is cost plus a fixed fee with a price cap in the contract. Turnkey remodeling is $50–250 per square foot, most often $75–150, and new construction on a mainland lot is about $450–650 as a guide. Land, design, permit fees and surveys come on top.
Is $200,000 enough to build or remodel a house in Plantation?
It depends on the size of the house and the work, because land, design and permit fees are separate. Our projects start at a $250,000 budget. Share the address and your plans, and we reply within a day. The preliminary estimate is free.
Who issues the building permit in Plantation?
The City of Plantation, through its own building department. According to the city, applications and plan comments run through its online portal. We file the application, follow the review and handle the inspections, so you do not chase the city yourself.
Can I remove a tree on my Plantation lot?
Sometimes. According to the city's landscape rules, a tree can come down without a permit when an ISA-certified arborist or a landscape architect documents a risk above moderate. Otherwise it takes a permit and mitigation. Check first. This is not legal advice.
How long does a remodel or a new home take in Plantation?
A new home is estimated at 28–36 months from the first meeting to move-in, counting design, permits and construction. A remodel is counted from the day permits are issued and materials arrive. The timeline article breaks down each phase.
Which areas near Plantation do you take, and can I run the project from another country?
We take projects across Broward County, including Davie, Hollywood and Pembroke Pines; see also the Broward County page. Our office is in Aventura, and owners abroad follow a Plantation project through the client portal.