Remodeling & Home Additions in Ruskin, FL
One licensed contractor serving Ruskin 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, on a written schedule.
Florida Certified Building Contractor · License CBC1257253 · Licensed since 2009
A licensed remodeling contractor who knows Ruskin homes
Ruskin sits in South Hillsborough County just north of the Manatee County line, and from our Palmetto shop it is one of the closest new markets we serve, a straight 25 to 30 minute run up US-41 or I-75. That proximity matters: it means we can get out for a consultation quickly, keep a real crew presence on your job, and stay on top of every milestone without a long haul each morning. Ruskin started as an agricultural town and still has that character along the Little Manatee River, but it is growing fast, and the housing stock reflects both sides of that story.
What makes Ruskin interesting for a remodeler is the split. Newer master-planned communities like Wellington at Ruskin and Riverbend are filling in with families who buy a builder-grade house and quickly want more from it: a finished bonus room, a primary bath taken past the builder package, a screened lanai turned into real living space, or a room addition as the household grows. At the same time, older homes nearer the river and the original town core, closer to E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, are due for full kitchen and bath remodels and the kind of impact windows and doors that both harden the house against Tampa Bay storms and can earn a credit on the windstorm portion of your homeowners policy. This is a practical, affordable-to-mid-market town, and one licensed general contractor who has worked on both kinds of property can tell you straight which approach actually fits your home and budget.
Whether you are in a new subdivision off College Avenue or on an older lot toward the waterfront, you get the same thing: a full written scope, materials, timeline, and price before any demo starts, every permit pulled through Hillsborough County and inspected, all under one licensed contractor. We finish what we start, on a written schedule.
Remodeling and construction for Ruskin 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 →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.
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 Ruskin 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.
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Written Estimate and Plan
You get a detailed written estimate with scope, materials, timeline, and warranty 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 Ruskin project?
Call or text our 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 Ruskin
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 addition runs 6 to 12 weeks and a second-story addition 3 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 permit office 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 and around 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. 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.
Helpful guides before you start
- Hillsborough County building permits: portal, exempt work and who to askHillsborough County says most construction needs a permit from Building Services, and you apply online through HillsGovHub. If a contractor does the work, the contractor gets the permit.
- Do you need a fence permit in Hillsborough County?The county's exempt-work list names PVC, wood and chain link fences. It also says to call the zoning department for every fence, because rules vary by area.
- Remodeling a house in a flood zone in FloridaYou can remodel in a flood zone. Most small and mid-size projects stay under the 50 percent line. The big ones need a plan for elevation.
Free In-Home Consultation. Honest Written Estimate.
No pressure, no obligation. We come out to your Ruskin home, listen, and put the scope and price in writing. Verify our license yourself at myfloridalicense.com.