Home Remodeling Contractor in Winter Park, FL

Remodeling in Winter Park

Winter Park is its own city with its own building department — a Winter Park address permits through the City of Winter Park, not Orange County and not the City of Orlando. That matters here, because Winter Park also runs a historic preservation program that can put an extra review in front of exterior work.

We plan for that from the first conversation. 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 Winter Park

• 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 Winter Park

Residential permits in Winter Park are issued by the City of Winter Park's Building & Permitting Services, and the city requires permit requests to go through its online Self-Service Portal. Addresses outside city limits permit through Orange County instead.

Historic properties add a step. The city's residential permitting guide calls for a copy of Historic Preservation Board approval, when applicable, for exterior alterations, additions, fences and walls, and reroofs — and the city's historic preservation staff review Certificate of Review applications for additions and alterations to historic properties. We find out early whether your home is affected and prepare that submission as part of the job.

Trees are regulated too: removing a tree takes a City of Winter Park tree removal permit, which matters for additions and pool enclosures that change 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 — Winter Park

Does my Winter Park remodel need historic review?

Only if the property is subject to it. For those homes, the City of Winter Park's permitting guide calls for Historic Preservation Board approval, when applicable, for exterior alterations, additions, fences and walls, and reroofs. We confirm your property's status before design starts.

Who issues building permits in Winter Park?

The City of Winter Park's Building & Permitting Services, through the city's online Self-Service Portal. Addresses outside Winter Park city limits permit through Orange County.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree for an addition in Winter Park?

Yes — the City of Winter Park requires a tree removal permit. We account for it when an addition, enclosure, or driveway change affects trees on the lot.