"Contractor provided excellent consultation on the type of upgrades and improvements we wanted to make during our project. Jeff was excellent at suggesting improvements to our bathroom shower, entrance and new vanity and cabinets. He offered excellent contractors that we used for new granite countertops for kitchen and bath areas. He also met us at Floor and Decor store and assisted our selection of new bathroom tile and flooring that was used to replace our ugly old carpet in our living room, dining room and hallway areas. Contractor coordinated scheduling of tile, cabinet, plumbing and countertop installations with all sub contractors selected for our project. We are extremely happy with the results of their work!"
"Couldn’t be more pleased with the work Mr. Hernandez did. He made sure the new handrails were absolutely secure so my partially disabled husband would be safe. Everything was cleaned up thoroughly. I definitely would hire this company again."
"Salt & Pepper Design & Construction executed a PHENOMENAL renovation of our main bathroom. From the first interaction with our salesperson Nadav, to the professional design services, to the quality in-house Techs and responsive project management team, Salt & Pepper Design & Construction has their act together. They provide a Gantt chart showing what will be done each and every day, and more importantly, they show up on time every day to complete their tasks. Our project was completed ahead of schedule, on-budget to the penny, and with the ease and level of finish you should expect when remodeling your home. If you're looking for a company that will be your trusted partner on your project and not just a "General Contractor"... Salt & Pepper Design & Construction, LLC is the one."
"After becoming frustrated with renovating our existing home—and receiving unreasonable quotes from several local builders—a friend recommended Empire Builders. From the beginning, they arrived on time, provided a fair price, and offered recommendations that saved us a significant amount of money while producing a better result. Empire Builders gave us a clear project timeline and stayed on schedule and within budget. Thanks to their knowledge and professionalism, our home on Venice Island is beautifully renovated and fully up to code. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend Empire Builders."
"Angela and her crew did an amazing job. They built the garage to my specification exactly the way I wanted. All their workers were experts and what they did respectful very good people. Not only that but they navigated Charlotte county's permit process better than any contractor I have had."
"I had a great experience with Tilaka Creative! Iâ ve worked with them in the past and when I had some home renovation projects come up, they were the first company I thought to call. Very happy with the work performed and will definitely use them again the future!"
When searching for the best pro to complete this project for you, here are a few steps you can take:
Get multiple quotes
Ask about their qualifications
Ask to see and verify their license and insurance
Get recommendations from your family and friends
Read reviews
Besides vetting your future pro, you also want to watch out for these red flags:
Rushing you to sign the contract
The installer does not listen to your wants and needs
Excessively high or low quotes
No written, detailed estimate
If your cement garage floor is sinking and cracking, your first step should be to call a local structural engineer to assess the problem. They can determine if it’s a minor amount of sinking related to normal settlement or if the issue is structural in nature. If you do have structural damage, the engineer or a foundation repair company that you hire will come up with a plan to fix the issue, which often consists of mudjacking for less severe issues or underpinning for more extensive problems.
Although the cost of glass garage doors is a concern, a bigger concern is safety against high-wind storms and burglars breaking the glass. If you use tempered or impact glass on your garage door, it’s more shatter-resistant than standard glass. This is safer in a storm where you don’t want shards of glass flying around. However, if a burglar wants to access your garage, the glass door is easier to break into than a solid wood or metal garage door.
A garage extension makes sense if you need more room to work, store your belongings, or park another vehicle. It’s also a smart financial move. As far as the value a garage adds to a home, you can often recoup 75% to 85% of your investment into a garage extension.
Christmas lights and decorations are prone to heat and humidity damage, so keep this in mind if you store them in the garage. Put the lights in plastic bins with tight-fitting lids to keep moisture out to keep them safe until next year.
The Osprey, FL homeowners’ guide to garage services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Want to add value and living space to your home? Use this guide to figure out the cost to convert your garage into living space to see if it’s worth it.
For most homeowners, a garage needs to be big enough for more than parking a car. Use this guide to figure out the average garage size and how to build from there.
Weighing the options between an attached vs. detached garage? The choice is entirely personal, but we'll help you make the best decision for your property.
