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Merinos Custom Construction LLC

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Merinos Custom Construction LLC

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2025 years of experience
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Hi this is Juan Merino, your Florida local Contractor ready to help you in any need at home, we do small repairs, like drywall, paint flooring, kitchen, bathrooms & all related to residential remodeling and much more, my business is qualified with all insurances and count with a Florida State License # CBC1269685 so we can also assist you in commercial construction, residential additions, new construction, permitting and more, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or looking for a free estimate, I’m here at the disposition to assist and help you to any of your residential and commercial needs!

Hi this is Juan Merino, your Florida local Contractor ready to help you in any need at home, we do small repairs, like drywall, paint flooring, kitchen, bathrooms & all related to residential remodeling and much more, my business is qualified with all insurances and count with a Florida State License # CBC1269685 so we can also assist you in commercial construction, residential additions, new construction, permitting and more, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or looking for a free estimate, I’m here at the disposition to assist and help you to any of your residential and commercial needs!


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Rivera & Company Corp

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Rivera & Company Corp

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26 years of experience

Serving SW Florida since 1999 - so we know the area and the codes. A small family owned business with several employees. Small jobs are welcomed as big jobs are too.

Serving SW Florida since 1999 - so we know the area and the codes. A small family owned business with several employees. Small jobs are welcomed as big jobs are too.


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Griffin and Chaini INC

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Griffin and Chaini INC

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7 years of experience

We handle all aspects of home renovation and repairs. Installation of all home related products inside and outside.

We handle all aspects of home renovation and repairs. Installation of all home related products inside and outside.


WATCO CONSTRUCTION INC

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WATCO CONSTRUCTION INC

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26 years of experience

Watco Construction is a full service General Contractor, that also specializes in a wide variety of Demolition Services, including both Total and Selective demolition. Operating in the Demolition industry for more than a decade, Watco Construction also can aid in disaster clean up services.

Watco Construction is a full service General Contractor, that also specializes in a wide variety of Demolition Services, including both Total and Selective demolition. Operating in the Demolition industry for more than a decade, Watco Construction also can aid in disaster clean up services.


Alvarez Construction

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Alvarez Construction

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Florida Plumbing

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Florida Plumbing

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16 years of experience

Same day service. No service charge. Never any overtime charges. 24 hour emergency service. Free up front estimates. Work done by owner. Moen Certified service plumber In sink erator certified Rheem & A.O.smith water heater certified Most repairs have a full 1 year parts & labor warranty.

Same day service. No service charge. Never any overtime charges. 24 hour emergency service. Free up front estimates. Work done by owner. Moen Certified service plumber In sink erator certified Rheem & A.O.smith water heater certified Most repairs have a full 1 year parts & labor warranty.


Frey and Son Homes

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Frey and Son Homes

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53 years of experience

Frey is a family owned business backed by over 35 years of experience building custom homes in Southwest Florida’s most prestigious communities. With 15 employees and 10's of subcontractors who have work with us for over a decade, we are available for any of your homebuilding/remodeling needs.

Frey is a family owned business backed by over 35 years of experience building custom homes in Southwest Florida’s most prestigious communities. With 15 employees and 10's of subcontractors who have work with us for over a decade, we are available for any of your homebuilding/remodeling needs.


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Kintop Construction Management LLC

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Kintop Construction Management LLC

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As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased by the services provided by Kintop Construction. Chad and his crews were friendly, courteous, and hard-working, under very stressful circumstances. The work was performed in a timely manner, at a reasonable price."

Barb C on December 2022

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased by the services provided by Kintop Construction. Chad and his crews were friendly, courteous, and hard-working, under very stressful circumstances. The work was performed in a timely manner, at a reasonable price."

Barb C on December 2022


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Hancock Plumbing Inc

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Hancock Plumbing Inc

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At Hancock Plumbing we have become a dominant influence in residential and commercial repairs, renovations and remodeling in the Naples, Florida area. Since its inception, Hancock Plumbing has grown from a 2 person operation utilizing the “back porch” as office and warehouse, to a staff of many talented plumbers, office personnel and management who incorporate a modern office and warehouse facility centrally located in Naples.

At Hancock Plumbing we have become a dominant influence in residential and commercial repairs, renovations and remodeling in the Naples, Florida area. Since its inception, Hancock Plumbing has grown from a 2 person operation utilizing the “back porch” as office and warehouse, to a staff of many talented plumbers, office personnel and management who incorporate a modern office and warehouse facility centrally located in Naples.


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Poly Lift USA

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Poly Lift USA

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Poly Lift USA offers a quick and easy fix to your concrete settling problems. Dont replace it when you can raise it at a fraction of the cost! Our polyurethane injection process lifts and levels your sinking concrete without disruption. Most projects are completed in a few hours. And 15 minutes after, our structural grade foam is fully hardened and the area may be driven on and returned back to full function ! Made of recycled material, our polyurethane offers a clean, eco friendly solution to your sinking or settled concrete. Our Eco-Foam is also designed to provide soil stabilization in the event of erosion and or waterproofing. Filling any voids under homes, behind sea walls, under driveways, pool decks more. Call now for a free consultation! **Poly Lift USA does not supply or pour any new concrete or pour any self leveling surface** We lift and align existing slabs using injection technology.

"First class from start to finish."

John P on March 2020

Poly Lift USA offers a quick and easy fix to your concrete settling problems. Dont replace it when you can raise it at a fraction of the cost! Our polyurethane injection process lifts and levels your sinking concrete without disruption. Most projects are completed in a few hours. And 15 minutes after, our structural grade foam is fully hardened and the area may be driven on and returned back to full function ! Made of recycled material, our polyurethane offers a clean, eco friendly solution to your sinking or settled concrete. Our Eco-Foam is also designed to provide soil stabilization in the event of erosion and or waterproofing. Filling any voids under homes, behind sea walls, under driveways, pool decks more. Call now for a free consultation! **Poly Lift USA does not supply or pour any new concrete or pour any self leveling surface** We lift and align existing slabs using injection technology.

"First class from start to finish."

John P on March 2020

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Fort Myers, FL

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

The Fort Myers, FL homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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