Collier County
Remodeling contractor in Naples
Naples work runs to a higher specification and a longer permitting timeline than the rest of the region. Collier County is a different authority from Lee with different requirements, and if you are in a gated community there is usually an architectural review board in front of the county.
- Permitting authority
- Collier County Growth Management, or City of Naples inside city limits
- Typical permit time
- Two to four weeks, longer with HOA architectural review in front of it
- Dominant housing era
- Broad: 1960s–1970s coastal, heavy 1990s–2000s gated development, ongoing new build
Permitting in Naples
Collier is a separate jurisdiction from Lee County with its own submittal requirements and its own timeline. Budget more calendar time here than for an equivalent project in Fort Myers or Cape Coral.
What the housing stock is like
Older Naples closer to the coast is block on slab, often significantly renovated already. The large gated communities built from the 1990s onward are generally well built but come with architectural review requirements that add a step before the county.
Local specifics
What we run into in Naples
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HOA architectural review
Most gated communities require board approval before you can file with the county, and some restrict work hours and contractor parking. We handle the submittal, but the review calendar is theirs and it is the single most common source of delay in Naples projects.
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Coastal construction requirements
Properties in coastal high-hazard areas face additional requirements on anything touching the envelope. Interior remodeling is generally unaffected, but window and door replacement is not.
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Specification level
Naples projects typically run to a higher material specification, which means longer lead times on cabinetry, stone and fixtures. We order earlier and start demolition later so you are not living in a stripped house waiting for a delivery.
Areas we work in regularly
- Old Naples
- Park Shore
- Pelican Bay
- Vineyards
- Golden Gate Estates
- Lely Resort
Services
What we do in Naples
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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 Naples?
We know the permitting office and we know what is likely behind your walls. The walkthrough is free.
Reviews
What homeowners say
Naples questions
How does HOA approval affect my timeline?
It adds a step before county filing, and the calendar belongs to the board rather than to us. Some review monthly, some more often. We prepare and submit the package, but you should assume it adds two to six weeks in front of the permit, and we build that into the dated schedule.
Is permitting in Collier County different from Lee?
Yes. Different authority, different portal, different submittal requirements, and generally a longer review. A project that permits in ten days in Cape Coral can take three weeks in Collier. We file either one, but the schedule reflects the real difference.