Jacksonville’s construction market spans single-family houses, condominiums, beach properties, retail, hospitality and institutional facilities. A homeowner adding a room does not need the same proposal as a school administrator renovating occupied classrooms. Three licensed contractors with Jacksonville ties address different needs: Landmark Remodeling publishes residential remodeling and commercial construction, plus ongoing property maintenance; Smarter Remodeling concentrates on home additions, kitchens, baths, ADUs and major remodeling while also listing commercial build-outs; The Rose Group focuses on commercial and industrial projects, public facilities, painting, maintenance and design-build delivery.
For a house, begin with practical questions: will walls move, will the home remain occupied, does an addition require drainage or utility changes, and will the existing roof or foundation be altered? For a commercial or public building, add phasing, access, security, life-safety systems, purchasing rules and the need to keep the property open. These details shape the license, trades, plans and schedule a contractor must bring to the job.
Check Duval permits and contractor records
The City’s Building Inspection Division explains residential permits, including the limited conditions under which an owner may apply for a permit on an owner-occupied primary residence. Jacksonville also maintains a contractor license and complaint search that links state and Duval County records. Jacksonville and Duval County share a consolidated government, but an address can still require historic-preservation, floodplain, utility or homeowners’ association review. Confirm the property’s permit authority and checklist before comparing bids.
Compare residential and commercial bids fairly
For kitchen and bath work, ask for separate costs for design, demolition, cabinets, counters, electrical, plumbing, tile, waterproofing, finishes and permits. For additions or ADUs, require the proposal to identify engineering, site plans, utility changes, foundation, roof tie-ins, inspections and owner-provided items. If a company offers 3D plans or a design phase, ask what drawings are included and whether they can support a permit application.
Commercial bids should identify the project manager, licensed contracting entity and site supervisor; explain how architects and subcontractors will be coordinated; and set rules for work hours, safety, dust control, access and closeout. For a school, clinic, restaurant or public facility, request references for comparable buildings and a phasing plan for people using the site. Obtain proof of insurance, milestone payments, written exclusions, a change-order process and the inspections that must close before final payment.
Choose a firm whose documented experience fits the building and project type, confirm the Duval permit path, and record scope, schedule, payments and inspections in the agreement.
Options to compare
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Jacksonville certified contractor for home and business remodeling, new construction and property maintenance.
Residential and commercial design-build, remodeling, new construction and property maintenance
Jacksonville contractor for additions, ADUs, kitchens, baths, major remodels and commercial interiors.
Design-build remodeling, additions, ADUs, kitchens, baths, commercial build-outs and new construction
Jacksonville contractor for commercial renovations, industrial painting, facilities maintenance and public projects.
Commercial and industrial renovation, painting, facilities maintenance, public-sector work and design-build delivery
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City of Jacksonville · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Landmark Remodeling Inc. · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Landmark Remodeling Inc. · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Landmark Remodeling Inc. · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Landmark Remodeling Inc. · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Landmark Remodeling logo from the company website
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Completed Jacksonville remodeling project featured on Landmark Remodeling home page
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Landmark Remodeling team member pictured on the company About page
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Smarter Remodeling · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Smarter Remodeling · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Smarter Remodeling · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Smarter Remodeling · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Room addition shown after dry-in in Smarter Remodeling project gallery
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Major home remodeling project displayed in Smarter Remodeling gallery
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The Rose Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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The Rose Group · Accessed October 31, 2026
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The Rose Group · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Landmark Remodeling Inc. · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact listing rating 4.9/5; 35 public reviews; checked 2026-10-31.
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Smarter Remodeling · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact listing rating 4.5/5; 44 public reviews; checked 2026-10-31.
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The Rose Group, LLC · Accessed October 31, 2026
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