General contractor in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Before any work begins, you need your condo association's written approval, which typically requires submitting the scope of work, contractor license information, and a certificate of insurance naming the building as an additional insured. Once the board approves, the city permit process starts separately, and plan review for an interior remodel can take two to four weeks. The building will also set the work hours, freight elevator reservation schedule, and hallway protection requirements that your contractor must follow throughout the project. Getting all of these pieces in order before mobilization is what keeps a condo renovation on schedule.

Salt air from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway accelerates corrosion on standard steel fasteners, causes stucco to crack and delaminate at the substrate, and degrades roofing underlayment faster than on inland properties. On exterior renovations and new roofing in Fort Lauderdale's coastal neighborhoods, we specify stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners, apply waterproofing membranes behind stucco systems, and select roofing products with product approvals rated for HVHZ wind loads. These details add durability that generic specifications do not provide in a coastal environment.

Yes, we manage both processes. We prepare the documentation the condo association needs for its internal review and submit the construction documents to the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division for the permit. Because these two approval tracks run on different timelines, we initiate both as early as possible so neither one is waiting on the other. We also schedule and attend all required city inspections from rough-in through final closeout.