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General Contractor · South Tampa, FL

General Contractor in South Tampa, FL

Green Home Remodeling is a Florida State Certified General Contractor (CGC1534542) serving South Tampa homeowners who need one licensed company to run a remodel, renovation or addition. We pull City of Tampa permits, coordinate every trade, and plan around FEMA flood-zone and historic-district rules from the start. Call (813) 536-3976 to talk through your project.

5.0 on Google (14 reviews)|License CGC1534542

Brandon kitchen remodel with marble-look quartz island, bar stools and white shaker cabinets
Photo: Brandon, Tampa Bay
County
Hillsborough
Permits
City of Tampa
From our office
About 8 miles
ZIP codes
33606, 33609, 33611, 33629

In short

Green Home Remodeling provides general contractor in South Tampa, FL, about 8 miles from its Tampa office, as a Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1534542. Permits for South Tampa projects go through City of Tampa, and we pull and close them out. Estimates are free and written, and the Tampa location is rated 5.0 on Google from 14 reviews. Call (813) 536-3976 to set up a walkthrough.

General Contractor in South Tampa: key facts

Business
Green Home Remodeling (Google: Green Home Remodeling FL)
License
Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1534542, issued by the Florida DBPR
Google rating
5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (Tampa location)
Service area
South Tampa, FL (City of Tampa, Hillsborough County), ZIP 33606, 33609, 33611, 33629
Typical projects
home additions, whole-home renovations, structural and layout changes, permitted kitchen and bath remodels
Estimates
Free. A project manager visits, measures and sends a written, line-item proposal with a projected timeline.
Permits
Pulled and closed out by us as the licensed general contractor
Permit office
City of Tampa
Office
6601 Memorial Hwy Ste 216, Tampa, FL 33615

When do you need a general contractor in South Tampa?

You need a licensed general contractor when a project goes beyond a single trade: moving walls, adding square footage, changing the structure, or bundling kitchen, bath, electrical and plumbing work into one job. In South Tampa, those projects also tend to run into flood elevation questions and, in places like Hyde Park, historic review for exterior changes.

A certified general contractor carries the permit, answers to the inspector, and is responsible for every subcontractor on site. You can verify any Florida contractor license through the state's DBPR license lookup, and we encourage you to check ours.

What we manage on a South Tampa project

On a typical job, our project manager is the one person you call. Behind that, we coordinate the pieces that make South Tampa projects more involved than average.

  • City of Tampa building permits and inspection scheduling
  • Floodplain paperwork and scope planning around the FEMA 50% rule
  • Historic preservation review for exterior work in districts like Hyde Park
  • Structural changes, beams and framing in older homes
  • Plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades
  • Finish work: tile, cabinets, countertops, flooring and paint

Why does the 50% rule shape the whole plan?

Many South Tampa lots are in FEMA flood zones. When improvements reach half of the structure's market value, the city may require the home to meet current flood rules, which can mean elevating it. A general contractor's job is to surface that early, before you fall in love with a scope that triggers it.

We help you weigh options such as phasing work, adjusting scope, or treating elevation as part of the plan. The City of Tampa makes the final call, so we always confirm requirements with the building department. Our FEMA 50% rule article explains the concept in more depth.

Additions and full renovations

South Tampa land is expensive, so many families add space instead of moving. Home additions here must respect setbacks, lot coverage and flood elevation, and in historic areas the design needs to fit the house and street.

We have managed full-trade work before: one reviewer, Joseph, described a pool bathroom addition in St. Petersburg that our project manager Dean ran from foundation and framing through roof, plumbing, electrical, tile and city inspections, while coordinating with his separate pool contractor. That is the kind of coordination a South Tampa addition needs.

How we get started

Our Town 'n' Country office is about 7.5 miles from South Tampa. A project manager meets you at the house, looks at structure, flood and permit questions, and sends a written, line-item proposal with a projected timeline. Book a free estimate or call (813) 536-3976.

Permits for South Tampa projects

South Tampa is inside the City of Tampa, so most remodel permits go through the City of Tampa building department (Construction Services). Lots in flood zones may also need a floodplain review, and exterior work in historic districts such as Hyde Park may need historic preservation approval first. As your licensed contractor we pull the permits and schedule inspections, but rules change, so confirm current requirements with the city's building department.

More about remodeling in South Tampa

Before and after

The kind of change we make

Real Green Home Remodeling projects. Captions show where each one was done.

After: New white kitchen in Brandon with quartz island, island range hood and stainless appliances
Before: Gutted kitchen area during demolition at a Brandon home before the remodel
Before After
Brandon kitchen, demo to finished Brandon, Tampa Bay

Google reviews

What our clients say

Every review below is copied word for word from our Tampa Google Business Profile, where we hold a 5.0 rating from 14 reviews.

5.0 14 reviews on Google

Verified Google reviewer

April 2026

The team did excellent work and finished faster than I thought. Everything looks clean and super solid. I called them and they showed up the same day. Would definitely recommend this to friends and family!!

Konstantin

March 2026 · Largo

I recently hired Dean and his crew from Green Home Remodeling for a full home renovation at my house in Largo, Florida, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The quality of the work is outstanding my kitchen and bathrooms turned out absolutely amazing 🙏 From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive, and reliable. They were always on time, kept me informed throughout the entire process, and made sure every detail was done right. It’s clear they take great pride in their craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Choosing Green Home Remodeling was one of the best decisions I made for my home. I highly recommend Dean and his team to anyone looking for high quality remodeling work!!!

Susans Flags and More Inc

March 2026

Dean was very professional coming out helping us to get what we wanted. Big or small. His crew was very nice also.

FAQ

General Contractor in South Tampa: FAQ

Have a question we did not answer? Call (813) 536-3976 and talk to a project manager.

Is Green Home Remodeling licensed to work in the City of Tampa?

Yes. We hold a Florida State Certified General Contractor license, CGC1534542, which allows us to pull permits statewide, including with the City of Tampa. We are licensed and insured.

Can a general contractor handle historic review in Hyde Park?

We can prepare and coordinate the submittal for exterior changes and plan the schedule around review. The city's historic preservation staff make the decision, so we confirm requirements before design is final.

Do you take on smaller projects in South Tampa too?

Yes. Not every job is an addition. We also run single kitchen or bathroom remodels, and the same licensed oversight, permits and project manager apply. A free estimate is the easiest way to see if your project is a fit.

Free general contractor estimate in South Tampa

Tell us about your kitchen, bathroom or addition. A project manager will call you back, walk the house with you and put a written, line-item proposal in your hands.