General Contractor in Fort Myers, FL

DMG Builders LLC is a licensed and insured general contractor (license CGC1537383) working throughout Fort Myers and the surrounding Lee County communities. We handle residential remodels, room additions, roof replacements and commercial build-outs, and we run the permitting and inspections ourselves so you are not the one chasing the building department.

Fort Myers is not one jurisdiction. A house inside the city limits is permitted by the City of Fort Myers Community Development department, while an address in Fort Myers with an unincorporated Lee County mailing address goes through Lee County. The two have different submittal requirements, different fee schedules and different review times. Knowing which one your address falls under before drawings are produced is the difference between a permit that moves and a permit that sits.

Construction and Remodeling Services in Fort Myers

• Kitchen remodeling — cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting and layout changes, including load-bearing wall removal with engineering.
• Bathroom remodeling — walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, vanities and full gut renovations.
• Roof replacement and repair — architectural shingle, standing seam metal and tile systems.
• Home additions — master suites, in-law suites, garage conversions and lanai enclosures.
• Flooring installation — large-format porcelain, luxury vinyl plank and engineered hardwood.
• Interior and exterior painting — including stucco repair and pressure washing prep.
• Commercial build-outs — tenant improvements, offices, retail and light industrial.
• New construction — ground-up single-family homes on infill lots.

Permitting and Inspections in Fort Myers

Almost everything structural in Fort Myers needs a permit: additions, roof replacements, window and door changes, electrical and plumbing work, and any alteration that moves a wall. Cosmetic work such as paint, cabinets in the same footprint and flooring generally does not. We tell you up front which category your project falls in rather than discovering it halfway through.

For any improvement over $5,000, Florida law requires a Notice of Commencement recorded with the Lee County Clerk before the first inspection. We prepare it, record it and post it on site. From there the job runs through a sequence of inspections — footing, slab, framing, rough electrical and plumbing, insulation, and final — and the certificate of completion or occupancy closes the permit out. An open permit left behind by a previous contractor will surface when you sell the house, and we regularly get called in to close those out.

Building for Fort Myers Conditions

Lee County sits in the wind-borne debris region, which means opening protection and product approval documentation are part of every permit package that touches windows, doors or roofing. Hurricane Ian in September 2022 reset expectations across Fort Myers: a lot of what we are asked to do now is replacing work that was done fast and cheap in the recovery years, and homeowners ask harder questions about tie-downs, underlayment and product approvals than they used to.

Flood zone matters too. Properties near the Caloosahatchee, in the older riverfront neighborhoods and south toward San Carlos Park can trigger elevation requirements and the 50 percent rule, where the cost of improvement relative to the structure’s value determines whether the whole building has to be brought up to current code. That is a conversation worth having before you fall in love with a scope, not after.

How We Run a Project

1. Site visit and measure. We walk the property, take measurements and photos, and talk through what you actually want.
2. Written estimate.
3. Contract and schedule. Scope, payment schedule and a realistic timeline.
4. Drawings and permit. We coordinate any engineering or architectural drawings and submit the package.
5. Construction. One point of contact, our own crews and long-term subcontractors, and inspections scheduled as we go.
6. Punch list and closeout. We walk it with you, fix what needs fixing and close the permit.

Fort Myers Areas We Serve

We work throughout Fort Myers and the surrounding area, including downtown and the historic river district, McGregor, Whiskey Creek, Iona, San Carlos Park, Gateway, Fort Myers Shores, Buckingham, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. If you are outside that ring, call and ask — we cover Lee, Collier and Charlotte County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. DMG Builders LLC holds Florida certified general contractor license CGC1537383 and carries general liability and workers compensation coverage. We can send certificates directly to you, your lender or your HOA.

Do you pull the permits, or do I?

We do. Pulling a permit in the homeowner’s name shifts liability to you and is a common shortcut among unlicensed operators. We pull permits under our license and handle every inspection.

How long does a remodel in Fort Myers take?

A bathroom typically runs three to five weeks on site, a kitchen four to eight, and a room addition three to six months including design and permitting. Permit review time varies by jurisdiction and is the least predictable part of the schedule, which is why we start it early.

Do you work with insurance claims?

We do repair and rebuild work on insured losses and can provide the documentation and itemized scope your adjuster needs. We do not negotiate claims on your behalf, which is a public adjuster’s job.

Can you handle commercial work in Fort Myers?

Yes. Our general contractor license covers commercial construction, and we do tenant build-outs, office and retail renovations and light industrial projects alongside our residential work.

Free Estimates

Call (239) 295-3680.