Luxury Custom Home Construction in Tampa Bay

Florida Construction Specialists focuses on luxury custom homes valued at $1 million and above. This includes waterfront estates, architectural residences, and high-end custom homes throughout Tampa Bay. For smaller residential projects, we can recommend qualified builders.

Yes, waterfront estate construction is one of our specialties. We have extensive experience building on challenging waterfront sites including seawall coordination, flood zone compliance, marine-grade materials, and the premium finishes expected in waterfront properties.

Luxury custom home construction typically takes 12-24 months depending on size and complexity. This includes design development, permitting, and construction. We provide detailed schedules and maintain consistent communication throughout the process.

Absolutely. We work collaboratively with your architect and design team, or we can introduce you to architects we've partnered with successfully. Our pre-construction services include constructability reviews, value engineering, and detailed budgeting to bring your vision to reality.

We build to exceed Florida Building Code requirements for wind resistance. This includes impact-resistant windows and doors, enhanced roof tie-downs, reinforced concrete construction, backup power systems, and storm-rated garage doors. Our homes are built to withstand Florida's worst weather.

Yes, we have extensive experience building in Florida's flood zones, including VE and AE zones. We understand FEMA regulations, the 50% rule, breakaway wall requirements, and elevation certificates. Our designs incorporate flood-resistant construction techniques and proper elevation to protect your investment while maximizing your usable space.

We've completed projects throughout Tampa Bay's historic districts including Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, Ybor City's Barrio Latino, Old Northeast St. Petersburg, and South Tampa. We understand Certificate of Appropriateness requirements and work closely with historic preservation boards to ensure compliance while achieving your design vision.

Yes, balcony reconstruction is one of our specialties. We repair structural damage, replace waterproofing systems, and restore balconies to full functionality and safety. For multi-family properties, we also handle SB4-D compliance inspections and milestone inspection requirements.

Hurricane-resistant construction includes multiple features: impact-resistant windows and doors, enhanced roof-to-wall connections with hurricane straps, reinforced concrete or CBS construction, proper window and door anchoring, code-plus roof systems, and backup power systems. We build to exceed Florida Building Code wind resistance requirements.

Yes, we coordinate seawall construction, dock permitting, and all marine-related site work for waterfront properties. We work with marine contractors, environmental consultants, and permitting agencies to ensure your waterfront home project proceeds smoothly from seawall to roof.