Remodeling & Home Additions in Ellenton, FL
One licensed contractor serving Ellenton homeowners on every major project. Hildebrand is a family-owned Florida Certified Building Contractor, licensed since 2009, with 22 years of hands-on experience. Kitchen and bath remodels, home additions, and impact windows, done right and finished on schedule.
Florida Certified Building Contractor · License CBC1257253 · Licensed since 2009
A licensed remodeling contractor who knows Ellenton homes
Ellenton sits along the north bank of the Manatee River, a short drive from our Palmetto shop, which puts it right in the heart of our home territory. The town is a study in contrasts: older waterfront houses that have stood near the river for decades, and newer subdivisions like Covered Bridge Estates and Heritage Pines that filled in the land east of I-75. Those two kinds of homes call for very different work, and you get the same licensed general contractor who has built and remodeled both.
On the older side of Ellenton, much of what we do is bringing river-area homes up to how families actually live now: opening a closed-off kitchen, turning a tight hall bath into a real walk-in shower, or adding the square footage a growing household has outgrown. In the newer subdivisions east of the interstate, the work leans toward finishing out space, primary-suite additions, and turning builder-grade kitchens and baths into something that fits how you use the house. And because Ellenton is coastal Manatee County, impact windows and doors come up on nearly every project, both for storm protection and for the credit they can earn on the windstorm portion of a homeowners policy.
Whether your home backs up to the river near Gamble Plantation Historic State Park or sits in a subdivision a few minutes from the Ellenton Premium Outlets, you get the same thing: a full written scope, materials, timeline, and price before any demo starts, every permit pulled and inspected, all under one licensed contractor. We finish what we start, on schedule.
Remodeling and construction for Ellenton homeowners
From a single bathroom to a full second-story addition, one licensed general contractor manages the whole project. Pick the work you have in mind.
Bathroom Remodels
Full bathroom remodels: tile, fixtures, vanities, walk-in showers, and tub-to-shower conversions.
See bathroom remodels →Kitchen Remodels
Full kitchen remodels from layout redesign to cabinets, counters, tile, and finish.
See kitchen remodels →Impact Windows & Doors
Hurricane-rated impact windows and doors, installed to Florida code with the wind-mitigation paperwork for your insurer.
See impact windows & doors →Whole-Home Renovations
Multi-room and full-house renovations managed under one licensed contractor from demo through final inspection.
See whole-home renovations →Home Additions
Room additions and second-story additions, engineered, permitted, and built to Florida code.
See home additions →Home Restoration
Post-storm and post-damage residential rebuilds to Florida Building Code, with full insurance documentation.
See home restoration →Concrete Patios
Poured, formed, and finished concrete patios, walkways, and slabs built for Florida sun and rain.
See concrete patios →Fence Installation
Wood, vinyl, and aluminum fence installation across Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties.
See fence installation →Popular projects in Ellenton
The remodels Ellenton homeowners ask us about most, with details specific to the area.
Bathroom Remodels in Ellenton, FL
Full bathroom remodels for Ellenton homes, from updating older riverside baths to low-threshold, walk-in showers for aging in place.
See bathroom remodels in Ellenton →Kitchen Remodels in Ellenton, FL
Full kitchen remodels for Ellenton homes, from opening up closed-off older kitchens to upgrading builder-grade subdivisions east of I-75.
See kitchen remodels in Ellenton →Impact Windows & Doors in Ellenton, FL
Hurricane-rated impact windows and doors for Ellenton's riverside homes, with the wind-mitigation paperwork for your insurer.
See impact windows in Ellenton →A licensed builder you can verify, on a job you can watch
Florida Licensed Since 2009
License CBC1257253, verifiable at myfloridalicense.com. Florida licensed since 2009, fully insured.
22 Years on the Tools
Josh worked his way up from helper to licensed contractor. He has personally built every type of project we offer.
Commercial-Grade Background
Josh ran builds for major retailers and national franchises across the southeast US. He brings that level of craftsmanship to your home.
One Contractor, Start to Finish
You are never handed off to a salesperson and then a stranger. One licensed contractor owns your build from estimate to final walk-through.
Family-Owned, Not a Rollup
Hildebrand is family-owned and built that way to stay. No private equity, no high-volume churn, no rotating crews.
Honest Written Estimates
Scope, materials, timeline, and warranty in writing before any work begins. No change-order surprises, no verbal handshakes.
Recent projects across Manatee, Hillsborough & Pinellas
A look at recent projects. We are adding more as Ellenton jobs wrap, so the gallery keeps growing.
Want to see work like yours? Browse the full gallery or book a free consultation.
From first visit to final walk-through in five steps
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Free In-Home Consultation
We come out, walk the project with you, and listen to what you want. No trip fee, no pressure, no high-pressure sales pitch.
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Written Estimate and Plan
You get a detailed written estimate with scope, materials, timeline, and warranty in writing before any work begins. No surprises later.
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Permits and Schedule
We pull every required permit, line up the trades, and lock in a start date. You know exactly when we start and how long it takes.
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Build Under One Contractor
Our crew runs the job under one licensed contractor, with a written checklist at every milestone. You get a weekly update so you always know where the project stands.
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Final Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk the finished project with you, fix anything on the punch list, and hand over your written workmanship warranty and manufacturer documentation.
Ready to talk through your Ellenton project?
Call or text Josh and the team. We answer during business hours and follow up the next business day if we miss you.
Common questions about hiring a remodeling contractor in Ellenton
Are you licensed and insured in Florida?
Yes. Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling is a Florida Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1257253, and fully insured. We have been Florida-licensed since 2009, and Josh has 22 years of hands-on construction experience. You can verify our license at myfloridalicense.com.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. In-home consultations and written estimates are free. Call or text (941) 284-2218 to schedule.
How long does a typical project take?
Every project is different. A bathroom remodel is usually 2 to 4 weeks. A kitchen remodel is 4 to 8 weeks. A room or second-story addition runs 2 to 5 months depending on size and permits. You get a written timeline before any work begins.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
We back every project with a written workmanship warranty and we support the full manufacturer warranty on the materials we install. The specifics depend on the project and are spelled out in your contract.
Will the price change once you start?
We put the full scope, materials, timeline, and price in writing before any work begins. If something genuinely unexpected comes up behind a wall, we talk to you and get your approval before we do anything, never after. No change-order surprises.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, check, credit card, Zelle, and Venmo. Project deposits are spelled out in your written contract before any work begins.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. As a licensed Florida general contractor we pull every required permit and meet every Florida Building Code inspection. You do not have to coordinate any of that with the county yourself.
What areas of Florida do you serve?
Our primary service area is Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties: Palmetto, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, and Longboat Key in Manatee County, plus Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater across Hillsborough and Pinellas. We serve the surrounding communities in all three counties too.
What makes you different from the bigger remodeling companies?
Josh is the licensed contractor behind every project, and your job stays under one licensed contractor start to finish. You are not handed off to a salesperson and then a foreman you have never met. We are a family-owned business, Florida-licensed since 2009, and Josh has 22 years of hands-on experience including commercial-grade work for major retailers and national franchises. We bring that level of craftsmanship to your home.
Free In-Home Consultation. Honest Written Estimate.
No pressure, no obligation. We come out to your Ellenton home, listen, and put the scope and price in writing. Verify our license yourself at myfloridalicense.com.