Remodeling & Home Additions in Lakewood Ranch, FL
One licensed contractor serving Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch homes
Lakewood Ranch is the master-planned community just east of I-75, and it has reached the point where a lot of homes are due for their first real remodel. The early villages and the newer builds in Country Club East, Greenbrook, Esplanade, and Polo Run were finished to a high standard, so when an owner here decides to update, the bar is already set high. From our Palmetto shop it is a straight run east, and these planned-community homes are exactly the kind one licensed general contractor should be handling start to finish.
Most of what we do in Lakewood Ranch is taking a builder-grade layout and bringing it up to how the family actually wants to live: a reworked kitchen that opens to the great room, a primary bath rebuilt as a true spa-style retreat, or added square footage when a home near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch or Waterside Place has been outgrown. Because this is an HOA-governed community, every project is planned around the rules: we provide the spec sheets and drawings your architectural review board asks for, and we build to Florida code, which out here still means impact-rated openings and engineered connections on additions just a short drive from Nathan Benderson Park.
Whether you are in one of the gated villages or a more recent neighborhood off the main corridor, 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. This is a higher-end remodel and addition market, and we treat it that way. We finish what we start, on schedule.
Remodeling and construction for Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch
The remodels Lakewood Ranch homeowners ask us about most, with details specific to the area.
Bathroom Remodels in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Full bathroom remodels for Lakewood Ranch homes: tile, fixtures, vanities, and spa-style showers.
See bathroom remodels in Lakewood Ranch →Kitchen Remodels in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Full kitchen remodels for Lakewood Ranch homes, from layout redesign to cabinets, counters, and tile.
See kitchen remodels in Lakewood Ranch →Home Additions in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Room and second-story additions for Lakewood Ranch homes, engineered, permitted, and built to Florida code.
See home additions in Lakewood Ranch →Impact Windows & Doors in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Code-rated impact windows and doors for Lakewood Ranch homes, with HOA review, the permit, and wind-mitigation paperwork handled.
See impact windows in Lakewood Ranch →Whole-Home Renovations in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Multi-room and full-house renovations for Lakewood Ranch homes, from builder-grade finish upgrades to a full reconfiguration.
See whole-home renovations in Lakewood Ranch →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 Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch
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 Lakewood Ranch home, listen, and put the scope and price in writing. Verify our license yourself at myfloridalicense.com.