Lee County
Remodeling contractor in Cape Coral
Cape Coral is the most consistent housing stock we work in and, because of that, the most predictable to quote. It is also where the closed-off 1970s floor plan is most common, which is why wall removal is over half of what we do here.
- Permitting authority
- City of Cape Coral Building Division
- Typical permit time
- One to two weeks for a residential alteration permit
- Dominant housing era
- Predominantly 1970s–1980s, with heavy 2000s and post-2015 infill
Permitting in Cape Coral
Cape Coral runs its own building department separate from Lee County. Their residential alteration process is well organized and inspections are generally scheduled quickly, but they are strict about engineer letters for any structural opening.
What the housing stock is like
Concrete block on slab-on-grade, almost universally. Original kitchens are closed off from the living areas by a wall that very often carries roof load. Terrazzo under later flooring is common in the earlier builds.
Local specifics
What we run into in Cape Coral
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Load-bearing kitchen walls
The wall between kitchen and living room in a 1970s Cape Coral home is structural more often than not. Removing it needs an engineered beam, posts down to a footing, and a permit with an engineer letter. We check with an inspection hole before quoting, every time.
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Terrazzo under the tile
Many original floors are terrazzo that was later tiled over. Sometimes it is worth restoring and sometimes the tile removal damages it beyond repair. We pull a test patch at the walkthrough so the decision is informed.
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Canal-front humidity and salt
Homes on the canal system see more salt exposure and higher sustained humidity. Cabinet and hardware specification matters more here than a few blocks inland, and we spec accordingly rather than to a generic standard.
Areas we work in regularly
- Southwest Cape
- Southeast Cape
- Pelican
- Cape Harbour
- Sandoval
- Burnt Store
Services
What we do in Cape Coral
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Kitchen Remodeling
Layout changes, humidity-rated cabinets, and the electrical brought current while the walls are open.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Curbless showers, waterproofing water-tested before tile, and ventilation sized for this climate.
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Whole-Home Remodeling
Opening closed floor plans, flooring throughout, and the structural work underneath it.
Whole-Home Remodeling
Our Work
Recent work across Southwest Florida
Which photographed project sits in which city is still being confirmed with the office, so no frame here claims an address. Browse everywhere we work on the service areas page.
Remodeling a house in Cape Coral?
We know the permitting office and we know what is likely behind your walls. The walkthrough is free.
Reviews
What homeowners say
Cape Coral questions
Can the wall between my kitchen and living room come out?
Usually yes, and in a 1970s Cape Coral home it is usually structural, which means an engineered beam and a permit. That is a real cost and we price it before demolition rather than during. That check is step one of every Cape Coral kitchen remodel we quote.
Should I restore the terrazzo under my tile?
It depends entirely on its condition, which nobody can tell through the tile. We pull a test patch during the walkthrough. When terrazzo comes up clean it is a genuinely beautiful and durable floor that costs less to restore than to replace — either way it folds into a whole-home flooring scope.