Question 1

Do you provide free estimates?

Accepted Answer

No. We don't provide generic estimates or ballpark numbers. Instead, we deliver detailed, transparent proposals built from actual trade partner bids, structural take-offs, and approved architectural direction—the same level of precision we'd use to build your home.

Our process begins with a private discovery consultation where we discuss your vision, site conditions, and investment parameters. From there, we coordinate with architects and engineers to develop comprehensive plans, then present a detailed proposal with milestone-based pricing. This approach eliminates surprises, protects your investment, and ensures we're aligned on quality and execution from day one.

For homeowners ready to move forward with a serious project, this investment in proper planning pays dividends throughout construction.

Question 2

How far in advance should I contact you?

Accepted Answer

Reach out 6-12 months before your ideal construction start date, though some clients contact us 3-6 months in advance. Luxury coastal construction—especially ICF builds in high-velocity hurricane zones—requires careful orchestration of architecture, engineering, permitting, and trade coordination. Early engagement allows us to assemble the right team of architects and structural engineers for your project, navigate coastal permitting, HOA approvals, and environmental requirements, secure our construction schedule during your preferred timeline, and properly engineer foundations for waterfront or barrier island sites. Projects requiring ARCOM approval (Palm Beach), Jupiter Island permitting, or complex waterfront coordination benefit most from extended lead times. Properties with sea turtle nesting restrictions, strict architectural review boards, or complex environmental permitting require additional planning time. Our most successful client relationships begin with proper planning, not rushed starts.

Question 3

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Our service area is intentionally focused: Palm Beach County and northern Martin County, including Palm Beach, Manalapan, Jupiter Island, Jupiter Inlet Colony, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Tequesta, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Sewall's Point, and Palm City.

This geographic concentration isn't arbitrary—it reflects our commitment to excellence. By focusing on this coastal corridor, we maintain deep relationships with local building departments, understand barrier island and Intracoastal construction requirements intimately, and leverage decades of experience with HVHZ codes, flood zone engineering, and coastal soil conditions.

We know which municipalities require pile foundations, which communities have the strictest architectural review, and how to navigate everything from ARCOM presentations to sea turtle nesting restrictions. This expertise doesn't exist in builders who scatter projects across multiple regions.At this time, we do not accept projects outside Palm Beach and northern Martin Counties.

Question 4

What types of projects do you take on?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in luxury residential construction and strategic development projects that demand both craftsmanship and coastal engineering expertise.

Custom ICF Homes: New construction from $400–$700+ per square foot, with oceanfront and barrier island estates often exceeding $700 per square foot. We build for clients who understand that hurricane resilience, energy efficiency, and generational durability justify premium investment.

Luxury Renovations & Additions: Transformative projects starting at $150,000. This includes whole-home remodels, kitchen and bath renovations, structural additions, and hurricane protection upgrades for existing estates.

Waterfront & Barrier Island Construction: Oceanfront, Intracoastal, and riverfront properties requiring elevated foundations, marine-grade materials, driven pile systems, and complex environmental permitting.

Golf Community & Gated Estate Construction: Properties in communities with strict architectural review (ARCOM, HOAs, ARBs) where we manage the full approval process.

Real Estate Development: Select land acquisition, subdivision, and build-to-spec projects in collaboration with investment partners.

We are selective about the projects we accept. Our clients value second-generation craftsmanship, firefighter-owned integrity, and white-glove service over lowest bid.

Question 5

Who is your ideal client?

Accepted Answer

Our ideal clients are discerning homeowners and families building their forever home or transforming an existing estate into a generational property. They appreciate engineering excellence over shortcuts. They understand that ICF construction, 200+ mph wind ratings, and elevated pile foundations aren't luxuries in coastal Florida—they're necessities.

They value transparency and partnership. They want a builder who communicates openly, provides detailed cost breakdowns, and treats their investment with the same care they would their own.

They focus on long-term value. They're investing in a home that will withstand decades of Florida's harshest conditions, not just pass minimum code requirements.

Many incorporate sophisticated integration as standard, not upgrades—Control4 automation, Lutron lighting, solar arrays, whole-home generators, and marine-grade finishes.If you're seeking the absolute lowest price, we're not the right fit. If you want a firefighter-owned, second-generation builder who combines coastal engineering expertise with concierge-level service and builds homes designed to become family legacies, we should talk.

We limit our project volume intentionally—typically 8-12 concurrent builds—to ensure every client receives our full attention and every home reflects the standard we'd build for our own families.

Question 6

What is your pricing structure?

Accepted Answer

We use a cost-plus contract format with milestone-based billing that provides complete transparency into every project cost. Custom homes typically range from $400-700+ per square foot depending on finishes, complexity, and site conditions. Oceanfront and barrier island properties often exceed $700 per square foot due to elevated foundation requirements, marine-grade materials, and complex permitting. Estate-scale renovations and additions start at $150,000 for projects that meet our quality and scope criteria. Our detailed proposals include actual trade partner bids, structural engineering specifications, and material selections—not generic estimates or ballpark figures. This approach eliminates surprises during construction and ensures you understand exactly where your investment goes. We include allowances for finishes, contingencies for unforeseen conditions, and transparent markup structures. While we're not the lowest-cost option, our clients appreciate that our above-code construction standards, ICF expertise, and white-glove project management justify the premium investment in homes built to last generations.

Question 7

Do you work with specific architects or can I bring my own?

Accepted Answer

We offer both options based on your needs and project requirements. As a design-build firm, we have established partnerships with elite architects who specialize in coastal luxury construction, understand ICF building methodology, and are experienced with barrier island and waterfront permitting requirements including ARCOM presentations and strict architectural review boards. These partnerships ensure seamless integration between design intent and construction execution. However, we also collaborate with client-selected architects when there's an existing relationship or specific design vision, provided they're willing to work within our construction standards and methodologies. In those cases, we engage early in the design process to ensure constructability, code compliance with HVHZ requirements, proper engineering for coastal conditions, and integration with our above-code building science approach. Whether working with our architectural partners or yours, you benefit from single-team accountability and our expertise in translating luxury design into hurricane-resilient reality.

Question 8

How long does a typical project take?

Accepted Answer

Project timelines vary based on scope, complexity, and permitting requirements. Custom ICF homes typically require 18-24 months from initial design through completion, including architectural design and engineering (3-4 months), permitting (3-6 months for coastal and barrier island properties with environmental review), and construction (12-16 months for ICF builds). Waterfront and barrier island projects often require extended permitting due to environmental reviews, sea turtle nesting restrictions, and coastal commission approvals. Properties requiring ARCOM approval in Palm Beach or Jupiter Island permitting may add 1-3 months to the schedule. Estate-scale renovations typically take 8-14 months for full-home transformations, with kitchen and bath updates requiring 4-6 months. Projects requiring structural modifications, hurricane upgrades, or work coordinating with seawall or dock construction may extend these timelines. We provide detailed project schedules during pre-construction planning and maintain weekly progress updates throughout construction. Early engagement (6-12 months before desired start date) allows us to properly sequence permitting and secure our construction schedule during your preferred timeline.

Question 9

What makes your construction hurricane-resistant?

Accepted Answer

Our homes exceed Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone impact standards through multiple layers of protection specifically engineered for coastal Florida. ICF construction provides reinforced concrete walls that resist 250+ mph wind-driven debris and lateral wind loads far exceeding wood-frame capabilities. We use impact-rated windows and doors tested beyond code requirements, continuous load path engineering connecting roof structure directly to foundation, sealed building envelopes with fluid-applied waterproofing preventing water intrusion at vulnerable transitions, hurricane-rated roofing systems with enhanced attachment schedules, marine-grade corrosion-resistant fasteners for coastal salt-air environments, and elevated foundation systems (pile or stem-wall) designed for storm surge and flood zone compliance. For barrier island and oceanfront properties, we incorporate driven pile foundations extending to competent bearing strata, engineered to resist scour and wave action. Our above-code approach means we design to higher wind speeds and more conservative factors of safety than minimum code requirements, ensuring your investment is protected during Florida's most severe weather events and maintaining value through decades of coastal exposure.

Question 10

Do you handle all permitting and approvals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we manage the complete permitting process including building permits, environmental permits, HOA and architectural review board approvals, and all regulatory coordination. For waterfront and barrier island properties, this includes flood zone compliance and elevation certificates, environmental permits for work near shorelines and wetlands, sea turtle nesting permits and monitoring coordination, coastal construction control line (CCCL) permits, dock and seawall permits through Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and stormwater management plans. For properties in communities with strict architectural oversight, we coordinate ARCOM presentations in Palm Beach, Jupiter Island architectural review submissions, HOA and ARB approval packages with renderings and material boards, and compliance with community design guidelines. We maintain established relationships with building departments throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties, understand municipal-specific requirements and reviewer preferences, and leverage our experience to navigate complex permitting efficiently. This expertise is particularly valuable for barrier island construction where permitting can be complex and time-consuming without proper relationships and coastal construction knowledge.

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