Home Remodeling Contractor in Lake Mary, FL

Remodeling in Lake Mary

Lake Mary incorporated in 1973 and, by the city's own history, began as a citrus-based agricultural community before growing into the Seminole County city it is today. It permits its own construction through a city Building Division, separate from Seminole County.

Lake Mary sits inside our Seminole County service area alongside Sanford. Every project runs on a fixed-price contract with permitting handled for you, and one contractor manages your job from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.

Our Services in Lake Mary

• Kitchen Remodeling — Layout changes, custom cabinetry, and countertops, designed and permitted as one job
• Bathroom Renovation — Walk-in showers, tile, vanities, and the waterproofing and plumbing behind the walls
• Pool Enclosures — Screen enclosures and pool cages engineered for Central Florida wind loads, new builds and full rescreens
• Home Additions — Room additions, primary suites, and in-law suites
• Accessory Dwelling Units — Detached backyard units and in-law cottages. ADU rules are set by each city and county rather than the state, so we confirm which jurisdiction's rules govern your lot before design starts
• Whole Home Renovation — Top-to-bottom renovations managed by one contractor under one fixed-price contract

Permits in Lake Mary

Residential permits in Lake Mary are handled by the City of Lake Mary Building Division, part of Community Development, which processes building permits and provides plan review and inspections. The city takes submittals through its online Permit Portal. Addresses outside city limits permit through Seminole County.

Trees are regulated under the city's arbor regulations (Chapter 157 of the Lake Mary Code of Ordinances), which carry their own permits and fees — worth knowing before an addition or pool enclosure changes the footprint.

Before you plan, our guide explains which remodeling work needs a permit and who should pull it, including Florida's under-$7,500 exemption and what it does not cover.

Planning Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lake Mary

Who issues building permits in Lake Mary?

The City of Lake Mary Building Division, through the city's online Permit Portal. Addresses outside Lake Mary city limits permit through Seminole County.

Do tree rules affect additions in Lake Mary?

They can. Lake Mary regulates trees under the arbor regulations in Chapter 157 of its Code of Ordinances, with arbor permits and fees. We check the lot before design so it doesn't surprise you mid-permit.

Do you charge a travel fee for Lake Mary?

No — Lake Mary, Sanford, and the surrounding Seminole County communities are inside our core service area.