St. Petersburg Home Remodeling & Design-Build Contractor
Licensed & insured design-build contractor serving St. Petersburg — custom homes, remodeling, kitchens, additions & ADUs.
Serving St. Petersburg, Florida
Luxury Construction in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg's blend of historic charm and waterfront living deserves a builder who respects both. Xpert Construction Group is a leading licensed Florida design-build contractor (CRC 1335930) bringing 25+ years of combined experience to home remodeling in St. Petersburg — from Craftsman bungalow renovations in Historic Kenwood to full-scale rebuilds on Snell Isle. One team owns your project from concept sketches through final inspection.
Our design-build approach eliminates the finger-pointing that plagues traditional remodels: architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction all run through our office. Planning a luxury kitchen renovation or a whole-home transformation? Start with our kitchen remodeling services, or learn why St. Pete homeowners choose Xpert for projects where clear timelines and quality control are non-negotiable.
Building in St. Petersburg: Local Knowledge Matters
St. Petersburg's neighborhoods each present their own construction realities. The Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood are filled with 1920s Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean revival homes that often need foundation work, re-wiring, and careful facade preservation. Snell Isle features grander waterfront estates, while Shore Acres — one of the city's most flood-prone areas — sits low enough that FEMA substantial-improvement rules frequently steer homeowners toward elevation or rebuild rather than simple renovation. We navigate City of St. Petersburg permitting, coastal high-hazard requirements, and Pinellas County flood-zone regulations early in design, so projects near the water are engineered correctly the first time.
What we build in St. Petersburg
Our Services in St. Petersburg, FL
Custom Home Building
With buildable land scarce in Pinellas County, many St. Petersburg custom homes begin as teardowns on established streets in the Old Northeast or Snell Isle. We manage demolition, elevated foundation design where flood zones require it, and complete construction — delivering a custom home engineered for coastal wind loads while fitting gracefully into a historic streetscape.
Custom Home Building →Home Remodeling
Remodeling a 1920s bungalow in Kenwood or a mid-century ranch in Allendale means balancing character with modern performance. We update structure, plumbing, and electrical systems, add hurricane impact windows, and reconfigure floor plans for open living — all while managing City of St. Petersburg permits and protecting the architectural details that give these homes their value.
Home Remodeling →Kitchen Remodeling
Many St. Petersburg kitchens are still trapped in their original small footprints. We remove walls, relocate gas and plumbing lines, and design open kitchens with custom cabinetry and premium stone that suit both a historic bungalow and a waterfront contemporary. Every project includes engineered plans, permitted work, and a dedicated project manager from demo day to final reveal.
Kitchen Remodeling →Home Additions
St. Petersburg lots in the Old Northeast and Crescent Lake often have room to grow that owners never realized. We design and build rear additions, primary suites, and second stories that respect original rooflines and neighborhood scale, handling zoning review, setback verification, and structural engineering in-house so your addition feels original to the home.
Home Additions →ADU Construction
St. Petersburg has embraced accessory dwelling units, and alley-loaded lots in Kenwood and the Old Northeast are ideal candidates. We build garage apartments, backyard cottages, and in-law suites that comply with the city's ADU provisions — adding rental income potential or multigenerational space with the same finish quality we bring to full custom homes.
ADU Construction →St. Petersburg Construction FAQs
Can you remodel homes in St. Petersburg's historic districts?
Yes. Neighborhoods like the Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood may involve additional design review, and we plan for that from the start. Our team prepares the documentation and designs renovations that modernize systems while preserving historic character.
My house is in Shore Acres. Can I still do a major renovation?
Often yes, but flood-zone rules matter. If renovation costs exceed the FEMA substantial-improvement threshold, the home may need to be brought up to current elevation standards. We assess your property's flood designation early and advise whether remodeling, elevating, or rebuilding makes the most financial sense.
Do you build ADUs in St. Petersburg?
We do. St. Petersburg permits accessory dwelling units in many residential districts, and we handle the zoning verification, design, permitting, and construction as one package. Garage apartments and backyard cottages are among our most requested projects in the city.
Who manages permits and inspections for my project?
We do, entirely. As a licensed Florida contractor, Xpert Construction Group prepares plans, submits permit applications to the City of St. Petersburg, and coordinates every inspection through final approval. You are never left chasing paperwork.
More questions? See our full FAQ or contact our team.