Homeowners and property owners searching for an Orlando contractor may be planning three different jobs: a kitchen or bathroom renovation, a home addition or custom house, or a commercial tenant improvement. This guide compares three licensed companies by their published work. Larsa Construction uses a design-build model for custom homes, additions, ADUs, home remodeling and commercial properties; Art Harding Remodeling and Construction focuses on residential kitchens, baths, whole-home work and additions, serving Orlando from Clermont; AFS General Contracting combines commercial construction management and tenant build-outs with selected residential projects.
Start with the address, not the company’s marketing label. Orlando, Winter Garden, Clermont and unincorporated Orange County do not necessarily share the same permitting office. Within city limits, Orlando says most construction and renovation requires a permit, accepts plans digitally and may require separate permits for electrical, plumbing or gas work. A recorded Notice of Commencement is generally required for a building permit when work exceeds $5,000. Since July 1, 2026, a state-law exemption may cover certain single-family projects below $7,500, but eligibility conditions and a city request still apply; a small job is not automatically permit-free.
Match the contractor to the scope
Larsa’s services span planning and design-build as well as residential and commercial construction. That may suit projects where drawings, structural work, permits and several trades must be coordinated. Art Harding concentrates on occupied homes: kitchens, bathrooms, additions, outdoor living and custom houses, with a gallery organized by project type and an emphasis on respecting the property during work. AFS publishes broader commercial capabilities, including offices, retail, medical spaces, tenant improvements and construction management. These companies are not interchangeable; a commercial-focused contractor may not price a small bathroom like a residential specialist.
Ask each bidder to price the same scope and separate demolition, design or engineering, cabinets, counters, electrical, plumbing, tile, waterproofing, finishes, permit fees and owner-supplied items. For an addition, clarify foundation, roof tie-in, utility changes, drainage and the condition of the existing structure. For a business, ask how work will be phased around customers or staff, who coordinates the architect and which trades will be on site.
Use the city permit resources
The City’s permit guide explains applications, digital plan review, inspections and status. Its residential exemption page describes the narrow 2026 exception and its eligibility process. If the property sits outside Orlando city limits, ask Orange County or the relevant municipality which office reviews it. Check the contractor and qualifying license in Florida’s DBPR registry, then put schedule, payment milestones, insurance, change orders and final-inspection responsibility in writing.
Use the property address to confirm the permitting office, then compare design, structural work, trades, allowances, schedule and closeout line by line.
Options to compare
These options relate to the question. Read each profile and check current details before deciding.
Orlando design-build contractor for custom homes, additions, ADUs and residential or commercial remodeling.
Design-build for custom homes, additions, ADUs, kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels and commercial spaces
Art Harding Remodeling and Construction
19108 Bridges Glenn Ln, Clermont, FL 34715
Central Florida residential contractor for kitchens, baths, additions, whole-home remodeling and custom homes.
Residential kitchen and bath renovations, additions, whole-home remodeling, outdoor living and custom homes
Orlando contractor for commercial construction management, tenant build-outs, renovations and custom-home work.
Commercial construction management, new buildings, tenant build-outs, renovations and selected residential work
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City of Orlando · Accessed October 31, 2026
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City of Orlando · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida DBPR license CGC1535806 ↗
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Larsa Construction logo displayed on its official website
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Kitchen remodeling project featured by Larsa Construction
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Custom home built by Larsa Construction in the Orlando area
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Art Harding Remodeling and Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida DBPR license CGC022950 ↗
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Art Harding Remodeling and Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Art Harding Construction logo from its official website
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Art Harding Remodeling and Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Kitchen renovation example published in Art Harding Construction photo gallery
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Art Harding Remodeling and Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Outdoor living project published in Art Harding Construction photo gallery
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Florida DBPR license CGC060120 ↗
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation · Accessed October 31, 2026
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Official website of AFS General Contracting ↗
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
AFS General Contracting logo from its official website
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
Construction project image published by AFS General Contracting
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Larsa Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact listing rating 5/5; 9 public reviews; checked 2026-10-31.
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Art Harding Remodeling and Construction · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact listing rating 4/5; 4 public reviews; checked 2026-10-31.
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AFS General Contracting · Accessed October 31, 2026
Exact listing rating 4.6/5; 22 public reviews; checked 2026-10-31.