Home Remodeling
in Fort Myers, FL

Transform your Fort Myers home with expert remodeling services. From historic downtown homes to modern waterfront properties, we bring quality craftsmanship to every project.

Fort Myers, the "City of Palms," is one of Southwest Florida's most vibrant communities. As the county seat of Lee County, Fort Myers offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern living. Whether you own a classic bungalow in the historic district, a contemporary home in Gateway, or a waterfront property along the Caloosahatchee River, we understand the specific remodeling needs of Fort Myers homeowners.

Why Fort Myers Homeowners Choose Us

Historic Districts

The City of Fort Myers has four designated historic districts: Downtown, Edison Park, Dean Park and Seminole Park, plus a number of individually designated landmarks. Alterations to structures in those districts need a Certificate of Review from the Historic Preservation Commission before permits are issued, so that review belongs at the front of the schedule.

Hurricane-Resistant Design

All our Fort Myers remodels incorporate Florida building codes and hurricane-resistant features. We use impact-resistant windows, reinforced structures, and materials designed to withstand Southwest Florida's climate.

Waterfront Property Specialists

With many Fort Myers homes along the Caloosahatchee River and canals, we're experienced in waterfront remodeling, including elevated foundations, flood-resistant materials, and maximizing water views.

Slab-on-Grade Construction

Most Fort Myers homes are built slab-on-grade, so drain lines run through concrete. In a single-story slab home, moving a toilet or shower drain means cutting the slab. Opening a wet wall and rearranging bathroom plumbing typically adds $5,000 to $15,000 over a like-for-like layout, which is why good designs work around existing drain locations when they can.

Who Issues Your Permit: Fort Myers, Lee County or Cape Coral

A Fort Myers mailing address covers several permitting jurisdictions. Which one you're in decides where the application goes, how long review takes, and which version of the flood rules applies.

Inside City of Fort Myers Limits

The City's Building, Permitting & Inspections division at 1825 Hendry Street (239-321-7925) issues permits through its EnerGov self-service portal. The City lists interior and exterior remodels, electrical modifications, plumbing relocations and drywall over 100 square feet as permit-required work. Its "Am I in the City?" map settles addresses near the line.

Unincorporated Lee County

Many homes with a Fort Myers address are outside city limits. Those permits go through Lee County's Department of Community Development, filed through the county's eConnect portal. For a complete residential application with no structural review, Lee County permits typically issue in 5 to 15 business days.

Cape Coral

Cape Coral runs its own permitting through the City's Permitting Services Division, and similar scopes typically take 2 to 4 weeks there. In a Special Flood Hazard Area, Cape Coral requires a permit for all improvements and repairs, along with a Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage application. More on our Cape Coral remodeling page.

Not sure whether your project needs a permit at all? Our guide to what triggers a kitchen remodel permit in Lee County lists the work that does and doesn't.

Flood Zones and the 50% Rule in Fort Myers

After Hurricane Ian in 2022, many flooded homes in Lee County went through substantial damage reviews before they could be repaired. The same 50 percent threshold applies to planned remodels. If the house is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area and isn't already flood compliant, an improvement that costs 50 percent or more of the structure's market value means the whole building has to meet current flood rules, which usually means elevating it.

City of Fort Myers

Market value is set by an independent appraiser, or by the tax assessment value adjusted with a factor from the Lee County Property Appraiser. Land and site improvements don't count. A 2025 state law, Senate Bill 180, bars local governments from adding up improvements over a multi-year or 12-month lookback, so each project is measured on its own.

Unincorporated Lee County

The county uses the Property Appraiser's assessed value of the structure, excluding land. You can dispute it with an appraisal from a state-licensed Florida appraiser. A home that's already flood compliant, with its lowest floor above the county's freeboard elevation, can be remodeled without the 50% rule forcing it to be raised.

Look up your zone with Lee County's Find My Flood Zone map or call 239-533-8585, and ask for the 50 percent calculation before you sign a contract. Our Florida Building Code guide for remodels covers how the rule interacts with wind-load and window requirements, and Lee County's substantial improvement page has the official definitions.

Popular Remodeling Projects in Fort Myers

Kitchen Remodeling

Fort Myers homeowners often seek open-concept kitchens that blend indoor and outdoor living. We create stunning kitchens with durable, moisture-resistant materials perfect for Florida's humidity. Many projects include expanded windows to capture natural light and views of the beautiful Southwest Florida landscape.

Outdoor Living Spaces

With Fort Myers' year-round beautiful weather, outdoor living spaces are essential. We design and build screened lanais, outdoor kitchens, and covered patios that extend your living space and take advantage of the tropical climate. Many homeowners combine these with pool areas for the ultimate Florida lifestyle.

Bathroom Renovations

Master bathroom remodels in Fort Myers often focus on creating spa-like retreats with walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, and natural stone finishes. We incorporate proper ventilation systems essential for Florida's humid climate and use materials that resist moisture and mold.

Home Additions

Whether adding a guest suite for visiting family, expanding the master suite, or creating a home office, we design additions that seamlessly integrate with your existing Fort Myers home's architecture. We work within local setback requirements and HOA guidelines to ensure smooth approval.

What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Fort Myers

From our 2026 Fort Myers bathroom remodel cost guide, for a typical bathroom between 50 and 120 square feet, including labor, materials, permits and finishes:

$8,000 to $20,000 for a cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, mirror, toilet and paint, with tile, plumbing and shower left in place.
$20,000 to $45,000 for a full renovation: new tile, a rebuilt and properly waterproofed shower, vanity, fixtures and lighting, with the layout intact.
$45,000 to $90,000 for a gut renovation with layout changes, such as moving the shower, relocating the toilet or going curbless.
$90,000 and up for primary-suite renovations with heated floors, freestanding tubs, steam showers or custom millwork.

Kitchen budgets are covered in our kitchen remodel cost breakdown, which runs from a $25,000 cosmetic refresh to $150,000 and up for fully custom work. When you're ready to plan, see our kitchen remodeling in Fort Myers and bathroom remodeling in Fort Myers pages.

Serving All Fort Myers Neighborhoods

We serve homeowners throughout Fort Myers, including the historic downtown district, Gateway, McGregor Boulevard, San Carlos Park, and surrounding communities. Each area has its unique character, and we tailor our remodeling approach to match your neighborhood's style while meeting your personal needs.

Downtown

Historic Homes

Gateway

Modern Living

McGregor

Waterfront

San Carlos

Family Homes