At a glance
- Who
- North Port homeowners planning a kitchen, bathroom, addition, repair or whole-home remodel.
- What
- A licensed Florida contractor (CBC1257253) that pulls the permits, meets code inspections and runs the whole job.
- When
- Call or text Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We answer calls and forms from outside those hours the next business day.
- Where
- North Port and the rest of Sarasota County, from our office in Palmetto.
- Why
- One licensed contractor handling permits, trades and inspections keeps the job in one place.
What Hildebrand builds for North Port homeowners
Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling is a family-owned general contractor with an office in Palmetto, FL. North Port is part of our Sarasota County service area, along with Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, Englewood and Siesta Key. Our license is Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1257253, held since 2009. Josh Hildebrand has 22 years in construction. You can verify the license at myfloridalicense.com.
Here is the work we do for homeowners:
- Kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels, including tub-to-shower conversions and walk-in showers
- Home additions: a room, a bump-out or a second story
- Whole-home renovations
- Home restoration after storm or other damage, including drywall, framing and finish work
- Impact windows and doors
- Concrete patios, fence installation and outdoor living areas
- ADUs and garage conversions
- Flooring, drywall and painting
We are not a commercial contractor. Our work is on homes.
How a North Port remodel runs with us
- Free in-home consultation. We visit your home, with no trip fee.
- Written estimate. Every job is quoted after an on-site visit. The price does not change without your written approval.
- Permits. We pull every required permit and meet Florida Building Code inspections.
- The work. Plumbing and electrical are done by licensed trade partners that we manage and coordinate. One licensed contractor runs the whole job.
- Warranty. We give a written workmanship warranty and pass through manufacturer warranties.
See each step on our process page and our guarantee.
Remodeling in North Port?
Leave your name and number. We call back by the next business day to set up a free in-home visit and written estimate.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text (941) 284-2218.
What a North Port permit looks like
The City of North Port takes building permit applications through its Accela Citizen Access portal. Development Services answers questions at (941) 429-7044. The City page we read did not list review times, fees or the code edition in use, so we do not quote any. A 2026 state law, HB 803, also changed some permit rules, and North Port's page describes exemptions for some single-family work, with exceptions that include electrical, plumbing and flood hazard areas. Our North Port permits guide has the details and the questions to ask.
Do not skip a permit because of an exemption you read about online. Call Development Services at (941) 429-7044 and ask about your exact job.
Storm repairs
A Yahoo News report from October 2022 said Hurricane Ian made a direct hit on North Port. If your home has storm damage, our home restoration work covers drywall, framing and finish work. We document the damage and coordinate the construction scope with your insurance adjuster, then rebuild to code. We do not negotiate the claim. That is between you and your insurer. Our storm damage repair steps guide shows the order of work.
What we do not do
Knowing our limits up front saves you time.
- We do not offer financing. Homeowners use their own bank, HELOC or refinance.
- We do not run promotions or discounts.
- We do not offer emergency or after-hours service. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed weekends.
- We do not do the plumbing or electrical ourselves. Licensed trade partners that we manage do.
- If you live in an HOA, you file the HOA application and we provide the specs and drawings.
Questions to ask any remodeling contractor in North Port
Whoever you hire, ask these before you sign. They apply to us too.
- What is your Florida license number, and can I verify it? You can look up any Florida contractor by name or number at myfloridalicense.com.
- Who pulls the permit, and who schedules the inspections?
- Who does the plumbing and electrical work, and are they licensed?
- Is the price written down, and what happens if the scope changes? Ask how a change is approved.
- What warranty do I get in writing?
Our guide to questions to ask a remodeling contractor goes deeper, and how to check a Florida contractor license shows the lookup steps.
Get a written estimate for your North Port home
Start with a free in-home consultation. Tell us what you want to change, and we visit your home, look at the space and give you a written estimate. For cost background, see our home addition cost guide and kitchen remodel cost guide. We quote every job individually after the visit. Call or text (941) 284-2218, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Calls and forms outside those hours are answered the next business day.
Questions homeowners ask
Does Hildebrand work in North Port?
Yes. North Port is part of our Sarasota County service area. Our office is in Palmetto.
Is Hildebrand a licensed contractor?
Yes. We hold Florida Certified Building Contractor license CBC1257253, held since 2009. You can verify it at myfloridalicense.com.
Do you pull the permits for a North Port remodel?
Yes. We pull every required permit and meet Florida Building Code inspections. North Port applications go through the City's Accela Citizen Access portal.
Do you offer financing or emergency service?
No to both. Homeowners use their own bank, HELOC or refinance, and we work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Book your free North Port in-home estimate
Hildebrand is a Florida licensed contractor serving North Port homeowners. Free in-home consultation and written estimate.