Since establishing ourselves as one of Southwest Florida's most respected home builders, word quickly spread of the quality of our work and our customer-first approach. We began to receive multiple requests for home renovation and building services giving way to the formation of our remodeling division. There has been an ever-growing demand for our services within the scope of remodeling. If you find yourselves within one of these categories and would like to modernize your home, we offer you the opportunity to get the job done sooner with Schooner! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR TEAM Personalized Approach: The managing members of Schooner Bay Builders have served the Southwest Florida area for decades and they understand the value of providing top-quality service to the community in which most of them were raised. They have built their business on customer satisfaction and long-term relationships often leading to referrals from past satisfied clients. Experience and Professionalism: Renovating a home can be very stressful and may put a lot of pressure on homeowners who need reassurance that their choices are the correct ones for themselves and their families. Schooner Bay Builders is here to offer suggestions and to incorporate the latest styles and looks found within their new construction homes. We strive to make homeowners comfortable and at ease in their selection decisions. Established: Licensed, Bonded, and Insured...Schooner Bay Builders stands behind their work and will be here when others come and go.
"Absolutely flawless"
Brian J on March 2023
Since establishing ourselves as one of Southwest Florida's most respected home builders, word quickly spread of the quality of our work and our customer-first approach. We began to receive multiple requests for home renovation and building services giving way to the formation of our remodeling division. There has been an ever-growing demand for our services within the scope of remodeling. If you find yourselves within one of these categories and would like to modernize your home, we offer you the opportunity to get the job done sooner with Schooner! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR TEAM Personalized Approach: The managing members of Schooner Bay Builders have served the Southwest Florida area for decades and they understand the value of providing top-quality service to the community in which most of them were raised. They have built their business on customer satisfaction and long-term relationships often leading to referrals from past satisfied clients. Experience and Professionalism: Renovating a home can be very stressful and may put a lot of pressure on homeowners who need reassurance that their choices are the correct ones for themselves and their families. Schooner Bay Builders is here to offer suggestions and to incorporate the latest styles and looks found within their new construction homes. We strive to make homeowners comfortable and at ease in their selection decisions. Established: Licensed, Bonded, and Insured...Schooner Bay Builders stands behind their work and will be here when others come and go.
"Absolutely flawless"
Brian J on March 2023
We are licensed Florida Building Contractors that specialize in making your lanai a livable space, and upgrading your house windows with new impact glass windows. We can put windows into your existing lanai, or extend you existing lanai to give you the extra living space that you need. Being a veteran-owned company, we respect the sacrifices made everyday by the men and women serving in our armed-forces, as well as those around them. We are proud to give back to our community and offer a military discount to active duty and retired military. When you call Precision Aluminum and Remodeling, Inc., you are not calling into a call center or a large corporate organization. You are often speaking to a member of the family who is proud to be a part of "PAR."
"I highly recommend Percision aluminum and remodeling. Excellent service."
Bill P on May 2024
We are licensed Florida Building Contractors that specialize in making your lanai a livable space, and upgrading your house windows with new impact glass windows. We can put windows into your existing lanai, or extend you existing lanai to give you the extra living space that you need. Being a veteran-owned company, we respect the sacrifices made everyday by the men and women serving in our armed-forces, as well as those around them. We are proud to give back to our community and offer a military discount to active duty and retired military. When you call Precision Aluminum and Remodeling, Inc., you are not calling into a call center or a large corporate organization. You are often speaking to a member of the family who is proud to be a part of "PAR."
"I highly recommend Percision aluminum and remodeling. Excellent service."
Bill P on May 2024
Twenty years experience, quality with pride. We use premium screens that protect. Call and compare and save.
"Professional, honest and trustworthy. I would use their services in the future and I highly recommend this company."
Elizabeth a on February 2025
Twenty years experience, quality with pride. We use premium screens that protect. Call and compare and save.
"Professional, honest and trustworthy. I would use their services in the future and I highly recommend this company."
Elizabeth a on February 2025
Licensed General Contractor with 25 years experience, specializing in home renovations. Services include : kitchen and bathroom remodeling, tile/laminate/and vinyl flooring, as well as interior and exterior painting. No job too big or small.
"Chris was recommended to me by a Realtor so I assumed he would be somewhat reliable. He totally exceeded my expectations. He was prompt, courteous, showed up when he said he would and stayed on budget. In my experience, not your typical contractor. I needed a full kitchen reno and he was great to work. His work product was top notch. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend for any reno project."
Sharon L on May 2025
Licensed General Contractor with 25 years experience, specializing in home renovations. Services include : kitchen and bathroom remodeling, tile/laminate/and vinyl flooring, as well as interior and exterior painting. No job too big or small.
"Chris was recommended to me by a Realtor so I assumed he would be somewhat reliable. He totally exceeded my expectations. He was prompt, courteous, showed up when he said he would and stayed on budget. In my experience, not your typical contractor. I needed a full kitchen reno and he was great to work. His work product was top notch. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend for any reno project."
Sharon L on May 2025
TEL Custom Contractors LLC, servicing the greater Cape Coral area since 2011! Specializing in major renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and all your home repair needs!. We live and work in Cape Coral and are dedicated to customer service. Give us a call today and let us bring your dreams to life! Our team can come out and provide a free estimate!
"We were devastated after Hurricane Milton and had no idea where to start. After contacting TEL, Kristina was at our home the same day. Terry and his contractors were all professional and completed their jobs as expected with professional results. Terry is the main guy that gets the work done professionally and has his subs all lined up for your project. Kristina is his planner for all the final results of a beautiful home. She had awesome ideas and at the end of the project our home is perfect. Thank you to TEL for helping us thru a very hard time."
Pam W on April 2025
TEL Custom Contractors LLC, servicing the greater Cape Coral area since 2011! Specializing in major renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and all your home repair needs!. We live and work in Cape Coral and are dedicated to customer service. Give us a call today and let us bring your dreams to life! Our team can come out and provide a free estimate!
"We were devastated after Hurricane Milton and had no idea where to start. After contacting TEL, Kristina was at our home the same day. Terry and his contractors were all professional and completed their jobs as expected with professional results. Terry is the main guy that gets the work done professionally and has his subs all lined up for your project. Kristina is his planner for all the final results of a beautiful home. She had awesome ideas and at the end of the project our home is perfect. Thank you to TEL for helping us thru a very hard time."
Pam W on April 2025
We have been designing kitchens, baths, closets and other home remodeling projects since 1977 in Central Florida! We have seven showrooms to serve you - Longwood, Winter Park, Windermere, Palm Harbor, Sarasota, Melbourne and Tampa. Our award winning team can help you get the home of your dreams on budget and on time...without the stress!
"S&W just completed a total renovation of our guest bath. I am a returning customer as 6 years ago they renovated my primary bath, laundry room and pantry. As always, Larissa Hicks did a fantastic job on designing the space and came up with solutions to every design challenge. Communication was always prompt--every text and email was responded to and addressed right away. Alex was also always there to help with the endfless decisions that I had to make! Project Manager Mike Frary kept things running smoothly and made sure that the million little details were taken care of. We love our new bathroom!"
Patricia K on July 2023
We have been designing kitchens, baths, closets and other home remodeling projects since 1977 in Central Florida! We have seven showrooms to serve you - Longwood, Winter Park, Windermere, Palm Harbor, Sarasota, Melbourne and Tampa. Our award winning team can help you get the home of your dreams on budget and on time...without the stress!
"S&W just completed a total renovation of our guest bath. I am a returning customer as 6 years ago they renovated my primary bath, laundry room and pantry. As always, Larissa Hicks did a fantastic job on designing the space and came up with solutions to every design challenge. Communication was always prompt--every text and email was responded to and addressed right away. Alex was also always there to help with the endfless decisions that I had to make! Project Manager Mike Frary kept things running smoothly and made sure that the million little details were taken care of. We love our new bathroom!"
Patricia K on July 2023
We specialize in all phases of home building and remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Contractors on demand did a amazing job at my house after the hurricane, thanks guys"
Leandro B on May 2025
We specialize in all phases of home building and remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Contractors on demand did a amazing job at my house after the hurricane, thanks guys"
Leandro B on May 2025
Curtis Allen Designs is a family-owned & operated whole home remodeling and design firm located in Fort Myers, Florida, servicing both Lee & Collier counties. Our commitment to exceptional service is the foundation of our business, and is the reason we have been remodeling homes in SWFL for over 45 years. Our goal is to provide each client with a space unique to their personality while making the process as seamless as possible. "Never Ordinary, Always Extraordinary"
"It went well"
Tom G on October 2020
Curtis Allen Designs is a family-owned & operated whole home remodeling and design firm located in Fort Myers, Florida, servicing both Lee & Collier counties. Our commitment to exceptional service is the foundation of our business, and is the reason we have been remodeling homes in SWFL for over 45 years. Our goal is to provide each client with a space unique to their personality while making the process as seamless as possible. "Never Ordinary, Always Extraordinary"
"It went well"
Tom G on October 2020
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Screen enclosures, carports, exterior painting, and pressure washing
"Good crew and good workmanship"
Eric F on December 2023
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Screen enclosures, carports, exterior painting, and pressure washing
"Good crew and good workmanship"
Eric F on December 2023
**Specialize in Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations** We take great pride in serving our customers.We are a family-owned business with 6 years of experience serving Sarasota and the surrounding areas. We love what we do, and that's why we are dedicated to providing the best service possible. For free estimates, just give us a call or send a message.
"I recently had two doors replaced in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final installation, the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was prompt, courteous, and highly skilled, they worked efficiently. They’ve transformed the look of my home! I appreciate the attention to detail, and the finish is flawless. It’s made a significant difference in both aesthetics and insulation. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for door replacement services."
Derek D on April 2025
**Specialize in Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations** We take great pride in serving our customers.We are a family-owned business with 6 years of experience serving Sarasota and the surrounding areas. We love what we do, and that's why we are dedicated to providing the best service possible. For free estimates, just give us a call or send a message.
"I recently had two doors replaced in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final installation, the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was prompt, courteous, and highly skilled, they worked efficiently. They’ve transformed the look of my home! I appreciate the attention to detail, and the finish is flawless. It’s made a significant difference in both aesthetics and insulation. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for door replacement services."
Derek D on April 2025
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.