Fort Myers homeowners comparing a general contractor are often choosing between a kitchen or bath update, a multi-room renovation, a custom home or work that follows damage to an existing property. Superior Construction Group describes an integrated design-build process with interior design and custom cabinetry; Sozio Building Company publishes custom-home, addition and room-remodeling work with a family construction history; Kelly General Contracting lays out preconstruction planning and several contract paths for residential and commercial jobs. Their business profiles add project-level details, service lists and questions to ask before requesting a bid.
“Fort Myers” can mean a city address or the larger Lee County market. That distinction matters because city limits, unincorporated parcels, condominiums and nearby coastal towns may use different permitting offices or association reviews. Start with the property address, identify its jurisdiction and collect any condominium or neighborhood design rules before a contractor measures. Then prepare one common project brief for each estimate: existing conditions, dimensions, drawings if available, finish quality, work hours, access and whether the home will remain occupied.
Permits, contractor registration and license checks
The City of Fort Myers says permit applications are submitted through its electronic system, where plans are reviewed and corrections returned to the applicant. Its plan review and permitting page links the current process and city contacts. Contractors working inside city limits may also need local registration; outside those limits, check Lee County’s contractor registration information and permitting portal. Do not assume a Fort Myers mailing address alone determines who issues a permit.
Florida DBPR notes that a licensed individual must qualify a construction business. Use its business verification instructions to match the license holder to the company named in your proposal. Ask who will be the contractor of record, which trades will be subcontracted, who files plans and how inspection approvals are documented. The three selected firms had active state license records matched on October 31, 2026; recheck before signing because status and business qualifications can change.
Compare design-build and construction proposals
For a kitchen or bath, request separate lines for design, cabinets, counters, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, demolition and disposal. A whole-home project should identify which rooms are included, whether structural drawings are needed and how temporary protection or cleanup is handled. If you are planning a new custom house, compare land assumptions, site work, engineering, utility connections, wind- or flood-related details, finish allowances and completion documentation. A gallery image is useful only when the contractor can explain the scope behind it.
Contract models affect how changes are priced. A cost-plus proposal should show the fee, reimbursable costs, reporting frequency and approval threshold for changes; a fixed-price offer should list the exact scope and exclusions. Ask how long design and permitting are expected to take before construction dates begin. Customer comments may offer clues about communication or finish work, but they cannot establish what will happen on another job. Seek references for a similar property, a named project manager and a written schedule with decision deadlines.
Questions for a Fort Myers estimate
- Is the property inside the City of Fort Myers or in unincorporated Lee County?
- Who obtains permits, local registrations and association approvals?
- Which plans, products and allowances are part of the bid?
- How are hidden conditions and client-requested changes approved?
- What closeout records, warranties and inspection documents are delivered?
Start with the jurisdiction and the work definition. The strongest comparison is three written scopes built from the same project brief, with licenses, exclusions and permit duties clearly named.
Choose the company whose project process fits the job, then confirm jurisdiction, licensing and a complete written agreement.
Options to compare
These options relate to the question. Read each profile and check current details before deciding.
Superior Construction Group, LLC
6421 Metro Plantation Rd #2, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Fort Myers design-build team pairing interior design with custom remodeling and construction.
Whole-home, kitchen, bath and outdoor projects; in-house design, CAD and custom cabinetry coordination
Sozio Building Company
2897 South St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Family-rooted Fort Myers builder for custom homes and detailed residential renovations.
Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, custom-home construction, interior reconfiguration and cabinetry
Kelly General Contracting LLC
11000 Metro Pkwy #31, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Fort Myers contractor with preconstruction planning and distinct contract paths for complex projects.
Custom homes, whole-home and condominium renovations, additions, kitchens, baths, commercial build-outs and outdoor living
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website ↗
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City of Fort Myers · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website ↗
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Lee County Government · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website ↗
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Florida DBPR · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Superior Construction Group, LLC ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Florida contractor license record — CGC1530809 ↗
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact license record checked October 31, 2026; status Current, Active; expiration 08/31/2028; business identity matched.
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Official website of Superior Construction Group, LLC ↗
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City of Fort Myers · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Superior Construction Group, LLC ↗
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Lee County Government · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Facebook profile ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Linked directly from the company website.
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Instagram profile ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Linked directly from the company website.
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Official logo image ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Superior Construction Group logo
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Official project photo ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Fort Myers living room and fireplace project
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Official project photo ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Fort Myers kitchen renovation project
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Official project photo ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Fort Myers bathroom renovation project
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Official website of Sozio Building Company ↗
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Sozio Building Company · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Florida contractor license record — CGC1520517 ↗
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact license record checked October 31, 2026; status Current, Active; expiration 08/31/2028; business identity matched.
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Official website of Sozio Building Company ↗
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Sozio Building Company · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Sozio Building Company ↗
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City of Fort Myers · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Official website of Sozio Building Company ↗
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Florida DBPR · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official logo image ↗
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Sozio Building Company · Accessed October 31, 2026
Sozio Building Company logo
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Official project photo ↗
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Sozio Building Company · Accessed October 31, 2026
Custom kitchen by Sozio Building Company
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Official project photo ↗
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Sozio Building Company · Accessed October 31, 2026
Kitchen remodeling project after completion
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Official website of Kelly General Contracting LLC ↗
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Kelly General Contracting LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Florida contractor license record — CGC1528270 ↗
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact license record checked October 31, 2026; status Current, Active; expiration 08/31/2028; business identity matched.
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Official website of Kelly General Contracting LLC ↗
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Kelly General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Kelly General Contracting LLC ↗
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Kelly General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Kelly General Contracting LLC ↗
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City of Fort Myers · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Kelly General Contracting LLC ↗
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Lee County Government · Accessed October 31, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official project photo ↗
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Kelly General Contracting LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Completed Kelly General Contracting kitchen renovation
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Exact Google Maps business listing and review record ↗
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Superior Construction Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact location record: rating 4.9/5 and 53 public reviews checked October 31, 2026.
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Exact Google Maps business listing and review record ↗
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Sozio Building Company · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact location record: rating 4.8/5 and 46 public reviews checked October 31, 2026.
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Exact Google Maps business listing and review record ↗
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Kelly General Contracting LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact location record: rating 4.7/5 and 21 public reviews checked October 31, 2026.