General Contractor in Lehigh Acres, FL
Lehigh Acres is home for DMG Builders. We are based here, and a large share of the homes we have built and remodeled are within a few miles of the office. We are a licensed and insured Florida general contractor (license CGC1537383) handling new construction, additions, full remodels, roofing and commercial work throughout Lehigh Acres and the rest of Lee County.
Being local is not a slogan here. We know which streets still run on well and septic, which lots need fill, which stretches of Lee Boulevard and Homestead Road get backed up when we are scheduling concrete, and how long Lee County plan review is actually taking this month rather than what the website says.
Construction Services in Lehigh Acres
- New home construction — ground-up single-family homes on Lehigh’s platted lots.
- Home additions — master suites, extra bedrooms, in-law suites and garage conversions.
- Kitchen remodeling — cabinets, countertops, tile and layout changes.
- Bathroom remodeling — walk-in showers, tub conversions and full renovations.
- Roof replacement and repair — shingle, metal and tile.
- Flooring and painting — tile, luxury vinyl plank, interior and exterior finishes.
- Commercial construction — build-outs, renovations and light industrial work.
What Makes Building in Lehigh Acres Different
Lehigh Acres is unincorporated Lee County, one of the largest platted subdivisions in the country, laid out decades ago on a grid of quarter-acre-plus lots. That geography drives most of what is unusual about building here.
Lots are larger and less constrained than in Cape Coral or Fort Myers, which makes additions and detached structures more feasible. But many properties are still on private well and septic rather than central utilities. If you are adding bedrooms or bathrooms, septic capacity has to be evaluated, and a drainfield upgrade can be a real line item on an addition. Vacant lots frequently need fill and grading before anything gets built, and that cost is site-specific — two lots on the same street can price out very differently.
All of it permits through Lee County rather than a city building department, so the review process, fee schedule and inspection scheduling follow Lee County’s rules. We work in that system constantly.
Permits, Notices and Inspections
Additions, structural changes, roof replacements, electrical and plumbing work and window or door changes all require Lee County permits. Any improvement over $5,000 needs a Notice of Commencement recorded with the Lee County Clerk of Court before the first inspection — we prepare and record it. Work then proceeds through footing, slab, framing, rough-in, insulation and final inspections, and the permit is closed out with a certificate of completion or occupancy.
We pull every permit under our own license. If someone offers to do structural work in Lehigh Acres without a permit, or asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for work they are performing, that is a warning sign worth taking seriously — it leaves the liability with you and the unpermitted work on your property.
How We Run a Project
- Free site visit — we come to the property, measure and take photos.
- Written estimate.
- Contract and schedule — scope and payment milestones.
- Drawings and Lee County permit submittal.
- Construction — our crews and long-standing subcontractors, inspections as we go.
- Punch list and permit closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build new homes on vacant Lehigh Acres lots?
Yes, that is a significant part of our work. We can review a specific lot for utility availability, fill and grading needs and setbacks before you commit, so the budget reflects the actual site.
Is my property on county water and sewer or well and septic?
It depends on the street. Much of Lehigh Acres is still on private well and septic. It matters because adding bedrooms or bathrooms can require septic evaluation and drainfield work, and we check before quoting.
How much does a room addition cost?
It depends on size, foundation and roof tie-in, whether you are adding a bathroom, and what the septic and electrical service can handle. We do not quote additions by square foot over the phone because the site conditions drive too much of the number. The site visit and estimate are free.
How long does a Lee County permit take?
It varies with review volume and how complete the submittal is. The fastest way to a slow permit is an incomplete package, which is why we handle the submittal rather than leaving it to the homeowner.
Do you do commercial work in Lehigh Acres?
Yes. Our general contractor license covers commercial construction, and we do build-outs, renovations and light industrial projects in addition to residential work.
Free Estimates
Call (239) 295-3680.