Frequently Asked Questions

Most kitchen and bathroom remodels require permits when the work involves plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or structural changes. Cosmetic-only work, such as paint or cabinet swaps with no plumbing or electrical changes, typically does not require a permit under the Florida Building Code.

Under Florida Statute 713.13, a Notice of Commencement is required for any residential improvement project valued over $5,000. It must be recorded with the county Clerk of Court before the first inspection is called in, protecting both the homeowner and contractor under Florida's Construction Lien Law.

Any time electrical wiring, circuits, or devices are being moved, modified, or newly installed anywhere in the home, not limited to the room being remodeled, an electrical permit is required.

Like-for-like fixture replacement in the same location typically does not require a plumbing permit. Moving or relocating drain lines, supply lines, or fixtures does require one.

Installing a new exhaust fan, modifying ductwork, or performing other HVAC-related work requires an HVAC permit.

Yes. Bathroom remodels commonly trigger permits for exhaust fan installation and ductwork, tub-to-shower conversions, moving drain or supply lines, and any electrical work performed during the project.

All licensed contractors in Florida operate under Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes. Homeowners can verify license status directly through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) license lookup tool.

It means the contractor holds an active license under Florida Statute 489 and carries the liability insurance and workers compensation coverage required by the state.

Most projects are permitted through the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division, since Jacksonville and Duval County operate under a consolidated government. However, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach maintain their own independent building departments. Homeowners in these cities should confirm requirements with their local building department.

Most unincorporated areas are permitted through the St. Johns County Building Services Division. The City of St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach maintain their own separate building departments for permitting within city limits.

Most unincorporated areas are permitted through the Clay County Building Division. Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, and Keystone Heights may maintain independent permit offices for work within their city limits.

Most unincorporated areas are permitted through the Nassau County Building Department. The City of Fernandina Beach maintains its own separate building department for permitting within city limits.

Permit requirements are always determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the property's exact address. We confirm the correct permitting office for every project before applying.

A full kitchen remodel typically includes demolition, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-in as needed, custom cabinetry, countertops, tile backsplash, painting, and final clean-up, all coordinated under one contract.

A full bathroom remodel typically includes demolition, backer board and waterproofing for shower walls, tile installation on shower walls, floor, and bathroom floor, vanity and countertop installation, toilet and fixture installation, grab bar blocking where requested, painting, and final clean-up.

Painting is included by default in every remodel unless specifically excluded. Homeowners choose their color, with a flat finish as standard and upgraded finishes available.

We cannot guarantee there is no hidden plumbing or electrical inside a wall or soffit being removed. If unexpected conditions are found, additional costs may apply and will be addressed through a written change order.

If a wall's load-bearing status cannot be confirmed from existing plans, a structural engineer verifies it, typically through a site visit for non-load-bearing confirmation, or engineered plans if the wall is load-bearing.

We offer several options including traditional tiled shower pans, curbless zero-entry shower pans that require chipping the concrete slab to set the pan flush with the floor, low-threshold shower curbs, SMC prefabricated pre-sloped slip-resistant shower pans, and solid surface shower pan options.

A curbless shower has no raised threshold, creating a flush, step-free entry from the bathroom floor into the shower. This typically requires cutting the slab to lower the plumbing and reset the drain, along with a sloped mud bed to direct water properly. It's one of the most requested upgrades for walk-in accessibility and long-term aging-in-place planning.

Yes, we offer several options including real porcelain tile with no grout lines, which significantly reduces mold and mildew buildup compared to standard grouted tile. All shower walls and floors also receive full waterproofing and backer board before tile installation.