A whole home renovation, or full home remodel, in Florida typically runs about $150,000 to $600,000, or roughly $100 to $300 per square foot depending on scope and finishes, with high end Naples renovations running well above that. J.M. Fortunato Construction is a family owned Southwest Florida remodeling project coordinator that plans and runs your renovation end to end with our team and trusted, licensed trade partners.
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Aqualane Shores was platted in the late 1940s and early 1950s as one of the first canal communities in Naples, and its deep water canals with quick Gulf access still draw boaters today. Many of the original midcentury homes here have been renovated, expanded, or rebuilt, and larger remodels of older homes in coastal flood zones can trigger substantial improvement review, which we plan for from day one. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Aqualane Shores pricing.
Bay Colony is the gated enclave at the north end of Pelican Bay, with beachside high rises and the estate homes of the Strand, guarded around the clock. Renovation work here moves on association schedules and building logistics, and we coordinate both so the project stays quiet and on plan. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Bay Colony pricing.
Grey Oaks is a private club community in central Naples with three championship golf courses, minutes from Fifth Avenue South. Homes range from coach homes to large estates, and remodels run through club and association design standards that we manage as part of the project. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Grey Oaks pricing.
Mediterra is a gated golf community in North Naples built around two Tom Fazio courses and a private Gulf beach club. Much of its housing stock is now old enough that kitchens, baths, and outdoor spaces are being updated to current taste, all within community design guidelines. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Mediterra pricing.
Old Naples is the historic heart of the city, a walkable grid between Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, and the beach, where original cottages sit beside brand new estates. Remodels here often balance the character of an older home with modern systems, storm protection, and the finish level the neighborhood now expects. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Old Naples pricing.
Park Shore was developed by the Lutgert family beginning in the late 1960s, the first Naples community to pair beachfront high rise living with single family homes on the canals of Venetian Bay. That mix means two kinds of projects here, tower condos with association approvals and midcentury waterfront homes due for a full update. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Park Shore pricing.
Pelican Bay is a master planned beachfront community on land assembled in the 1970s, with private beach clubs reached by boardwalk through the mangroves. Condo renovations here run through association review, and we handle that paperwork and scheduling as part of the job. Census figures put the median Pelican Bay home at about 33 years old, built around 1993. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Pelican Bay pricing.
Port Royal was carved from mangrove shoreline in the 1950s, when developer John Glen Sample dredged the canals and peninsulas that define it today. It is now among the most exclusive waterfront addresses in the country, and much of the remodeling here involves bringing earlier estates up to the standard of the newest construction on the street. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Port Royal pricing.
The Moorings is a bayfront neighborhood along Moorings Bay with a private beach park for residents, a mix of waterfront single family homes and Gulf view condos. Many of the original homes are prime candidates for a full renovation, and coastal flood zone rules can shape how far an older home remodel can go, which we sort out up front. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for The Moorings pricing.
Vanderbilt Beach pairs Gulf front condo towers with canal homes on the lagoons near Delnor Wiggins Pass. Projects here split between association governed condo renovations and waterfront homes being opened up and updated, and we run both kinds through one coordinated process. Call (239) 355-5869 or book a free estimate for Vanderbilt Beach pricing.
These are typical ranges for a whole home renovation in Florida. Square footage, structural work, and finish level drive the number. Your exact price comes from a consultation and a detailed scope.
| Renovation scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic whole home refresh | $100,000 to $200,000 |
| Full renovation, updated layout | $200,000 to $400,000 |
| High end renovation with structural changes | $400,000 to $700,000 |
| Luxury estate renovation | $700,000 and up |
Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free estimate is exact.
J.M. Fortunato Construction measures your project and gives you a clear written estimate at no cost.
We are a local remodeling project coordinator and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:
A whole home renovation is a big undertaking, and in Southwest Florida the schedule has to account for permitting, material lead times, and hurricane season. Many Florida owners are seasonal, and a favorite plan is to renovate while they are up north for the summer, then return to a finished home. J.M. Fortunato Construction acts as your project coordinator for the entire renovation, coordinating every trade and keeping the budget and timeline visible in your owner portal the whole way through.
A whole home renovation in Florida usually runs about $150,000 to $600,000, or roughly $100 to $300 per square foot, with luxury estate renovations running higher. Square footage, structural work, and finish level drive the number, so a consultation and detailed scope from J.M. Fortunato Construction give you an exact figure.
Most whole home renovations in Florida take about four to twelve months depending on size, structural work, and permitting. J.M. Fortunato Construction builds a realistic schedule up front and coordinates every trade to hold it.
Yes, and it is one of the most common ways J.M. Fortunato Construction works. We coordinate the full renovation on your behalf and keep milestones, photos, and the budget live in your owner portal, so you can be away for the season and return to a finished home with no surprises.
A project coordinator plans the project, lines up every trade, keeps the budget and schedule on track, arranges permitting and inspections, and is your single accountable point of contact from first sketch to final reveal. J.M. Fortunato Construction runs your renovation this way so you are never chasing trades yourself.
Both, and we are transparent about it. J.M. Fortunato Construction coordinates the renovation with our own team and trusted, licensed and insured trade partners we have worked with for years, so every part of the home is in skilled hands under one accountable coordinator.
As your project coordinator, J.M. Fortunato Construction handles every part of your project. Our own team does the hands on work, and any trade that requires a license, such as plumbing, roofing, or electrical, is performed by licensed and insured partners we coordinate, so it is always done to code by licensed professionals. The work is backed by a workmanship warranty.
For many Southwest Florida owners, renovating the home and location they already love beats buying and moving in a competitive market. J.M. Fortunato Construction helps you weigh the scope and cost of a renovation against your goals during a no obligation consultation.
Sometimes, depending on the scope. J.M. Fortunato Construction can phase the work so parts of the home stay livable, or plan the project around a season when you are away. We map this out with you before construction starts.
With a detailed written scope, a firm budget, locked selections, and tight coordination of every trade. J.M. Fortunato Construction coordinates the project and keeps the budget visible in your owner portal, so you always know where things stand.
Start with a free consultation. J.M. Fortunato Construction visits your Florida home, learns your goals, and follows up with a clear scope and budget approach, with no obligation.
Yes, a summer absence of 3 to 4 months is enough time to complete a cosmetic whole home refresh or a kitchen and bathroom remodel, while a full renovation with layout changes takes 6 to 12 months and will still be underway when you return. The schedule is set by scope: cosmetic work keeps walls and plumbing in place, layout changes add demolition, engineering, and inspections, and structural changes or additions add permit review that can take 4 to 8 weeks before work begins. Custom cabinetry and imported stone carry 8 to 12 week lead times, so finishes should be selected and ordered before you leave. Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 according to NOAA, so the home must stay sealed and secured at every stage. Expect $100,000 to $200,000 for a cosmetic refresh and $200,000 to $400,000 for a full renovation with an updated layout, according to J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table, with weekly progress updates delivered through a client owner portal so you approve each milestone from out of state.
Yes, in Southwest Florida the safest window for renovation work that opens the roof, walls, or exterior is December through May, because the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 according to NOAA. Interior only work such as a kitchen refresh or new flooring can run year round, since a sealed house is not exposed if a storm forms. What changes the calendar is scope. Cosmetic updates typically finish in 8 to 12 weeks, so a March start clears the season easily. A full renovation with layout changes runs closer to 4 to 8 months, and a structural project with additions or new openings can take 9 to 14 months, which means a summer start leaves framing and roofing open during peak activity. Plan backward from the season, permit over winter, and put structural phases first, since insurers expect an exterior closed before a named storm. That is why the $400,000 to $700,000 structural tier on J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table is usually scheduled to break ground in December or January.
A construction manager for a home remodel sequences the licensed trades, checks each phase against the plans, and tracks the budget, which on a whole home renovation typically means coordinating 8 to 15 trades over 4 to 12 months. The work starts before demolition: confirming permits are pulled, locking the scope, and building a schedule so the plumber, electrician, and drywall installer do not collide. During construction the manager holds weekly site walks, signs off on each phase before the next begins, documents change orders, and posts progress photos and approvals to a client owner portal so the homeowner stays current without visiting the site. Layout changes, structural work, and long lead custom materials add the most management time because each brings extra inspections and engineering review. Scope also sets the cost: J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table lists a cosmetic whole home refresh at $100,000 to $200,000, a full renovation with updated layout at $200,000 to $400,000, and a high end renovation with structural changes at $400,000 to $700,000.
The best time of year to remodel a home in Florida is November through April, the dry season that sits outside the June 1 to November 30 Atlantic hurricane season defined by NOAA. Exterior phases such as patio renovations, additions and outdoor solutions carry the most weather risk, so schedule demolition and structural work for the dry months to avoid rain delays and storm shutdown days. Interior work like kitchen and bathroom finishes can proceed in any month. Permit review and material lead times mean design should start 3 to 4 months before the planned start date, so a summer design phase sets up a November kickoff. Expect 4 to 8 months of construction for a full renovation, and longer when structural changes require engineering and inspections. Scope moves the budget more than season does: a cosmetic whole home refresh runs $100,000 to $200,000 and a full renovation with an updated layout runs $200,000 to $400,000, according to J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table.
Ask at least six questions before hiring a remodeling project coordinator: the license numbers of the trades it schedules, insurance certificates, deposit terms, permit responsibility, change order pricing, and a written schedule. Verify each trade license on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation lookup and request a current certificate showing general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Ask how large the deposit is. Under Florida Statute 489.126, a contractor who collects more than 10 percent up front must apply for permits within 30 days and start work within 90 days of permit issuance. Ask which licensed contractor pulls each permit, how change orders are priced, and whether the coordinator sends owner portal updates so you can see progress without calling. Ask for three references from projects finished in the past 12 months and a milestone schedule that names each licensed trade. Get every answer in writing, because scope drives the budget: a cosmetic refresh runs $100,000 to $200,000 while structural changes push a project to $400,000 to $700,000 in J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table.
Your home needs a full renovation instead of cosmetic updates when the problems sit behind the finishes: a layout you want changed, plumbing or wiring past 40 years old, or work done without permits, and that choice roughly doubles the budget. Cosmetic updates cover paint, fixtures, cabinet fronts, countertops and new flooring while every wall, window and pipe stays where it is, and they usually finish in 6 to 10 weeks. Signs the home has outgrown that tier: a closed kitchen you want opened to the living room, a bathroom that cannot fit a walk in shower without moving drains, and rooms finished without permits. A full renovation with layout changes runs 4 to 8 months after permits are issued. Removing a load bearing wall or adding square footage moves the job into the structural tier because engineering, permits and inspections are added. A cosmetic whole home refresh runs $100,000 to $200,000, a full renovation with an updated layout $200,000 to $400,000, and a high end renovation with structural changes $400,000 to $700,000, according to J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table.
Choose a remodeling project coordinator who runs the job through a client owner portal, sends photo updates at least weekly, and holds the licensed trades to one written schedule. When you cannot walk the site yourself, the portal replaces the walkthrough: it should log daily site notes, permit and inspection results, change orders with prices before you approve them, and a milestone photo set at demolition, rough in, and finish. Expect a full renovation with layout changes to take 4 to 9 months in Southwest Florida, with the first 30 to 60 days spent on design, permit review, and material lead times before trades start. Plan two site visits, one at rough in and one at final walkthrough, and put every approval in writing through the portal. Scope drives the number: a cosmetic whole home refresh runs $100,000 to $200,000, a full renovation with an updated layout $200,000 to $400,000, and structural changes push it to $400,000 to $700,000, according to J.M. Fortunato Construction's published price table.
A whole home renovation in Naples runs $100,000 to $200,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $200,000 to $400,000 for a full renovation with an updated layout, $400,000 to $700,000 once structural changes are involved, and $700,000 and up for a luxury estate renovation, over 4 to 12 months. The line between the second and third tier is load bearing work, which brings in engineering, revised permitting and a longer inspection sequence before any finish work starts. Census American Community Survey 5 year estimates put the median Naples home at 1982 with a median value of $1,254,200, so a typical Naples whole home project is a forty year old high value house being brought fully current, where mechanical, electrical and plumbing replacement is usually in scope alongside the visible work. J.M. Fortunato Construction plans that sequence.
Full home remodeling in Naples is priced $100,000 to $200,000 for a cosmetic whole home refresh, $200,000 to $400,000 for a full remodel with an updated layout, $400,000 to $700,000 with structural changes, and $700,000 and up for a luxury estate, over 4 to 12 months. Living through it is rarely practical past the first tier, which is why most owners schedule a full remodel around an absence. Census American Community Survey 5 year estimates record 40 percent of Naples homes as seasonal or occasional use, so a large share of these projects run while the owner is north, with remote approvals on selections and documented progress standing in for site visits. J.M. Fortunato Construction runs that communication as part of coordinating the trade partners.
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