Home Remodeling in Gainesville, FL
Planning a home renovation in Gainesville? Southern Comfort Home Improvements and Maintenance has been remodeling Gainesville homes since 2001. From kitchen and bathroom remodels to whole-home renovations, our team delivers licensed, insured craftsmanship — and unlike many contractors, we don’t leave your job until it’s finished. As a State Certified Building Contractor (CBC 1259107), we handle everything from design through final walkthrough, including all permitting.
Why Choose Us for Your Home Renovation?
- We finish what we start. Unlike contractors who begin a job and disappear for weeks, our crew stays on your project until it’s complete.
- 25 years remodeling Gainesville homes. Established in 2001 by Jeff and Darlene Strong, we’ve renovated hundreds of homes across Alachua County.
- Licensed, insured, and certified. State Certified Building Contractor CBC 1259107, with full liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
- One company, every trade. Our in-house team and long-time subcontractors cover carpentry, tile, plumbing, electrical, painting, and flooring — one point of contact for the entire project.
- Woman-led and detail-driven. Darlene personally manages projects with schedule emails so you always know who’s coming and what’s happening.
Our Remodeling Services
Kitchen Remodeling
From custom cabinetry and countertops to complete kitchen transformations, we build kitchens designed for how you actually live. Kitchen Remodeling in Gainesville, FL
Bathroom Remodeling
Walk-in showers, custom vanities, tile work, and full master bath renovations — built for Florida humidity and made to last. Bathroom Remodeling in Gainesville, FL
Cabinet Refinishing & Refacing
Give your kitchen a brand-new look without a full remodel. Our cabinet refacing delivers dramatic results at a fraction of the cost. Cabinet Refinishing in Gainesville
Whole-Home Renovations
Renovating an older Gainesville home, updating a new purchase, or restoring after damage — we manage complete home renovations from demolition to done. Our work has been featured in Gainesville Today magazine. Get a free consultation.
Our Home Renovation Process
1
Free In-Home Consultation
We walk your space, listen to your vision, and discuss budget honestly.
2
Design & Detailed Estimate
You get a written plan with material options and a clear price.
3
Permitting Handled For You
As a certified building contractor, we pull all required Alachua County permits.
4
Construction, Start to Finish
Our crew works your job continuously with regular email updates, and we don’t call it done until you approve the final walkthrough.
Service Areas:
- Gainesville
- Archer
- Newberry
- Alachua
- High Springs
- Hawthorne
Testimonials
“Adam and I could not be happier with our master bathroom remodel completed by Southern Comfort’s team… Darlene is the most responsive contractor I have ever worked with. We appreciate that the work is done beautifully, in the time frame, and on budget.” — Amanda H.
“As a homeowner and investor I have utilized the services of Southern Comfort since 2005. We purchased a home in the Duck Pond area where they were instrumental in its complete renovation… their work was recognized in the September 2006 issue of Gainesville Today when the magazine did a feature story on the renovation.” — Brian Peddie, PhD
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Remodeling in Gainesville
Q: Do I need permits for a home renovation in Gainesville?
A: Renovations involving structural, plumbing, or electrical work require Alachua County permits. As a State Certified Building Contractor (CBC 1259107), we handle all permitting for you as part of the project.
Q: How long does a whole-home renovation take?
A: Timelines depend on scope: single rooms typically take 2–6 weeks, while whole-home renovations run 2–6 months. We provide a written schedule before work begins, and our crew works your project continuously until it’s finished.
Q: Can you renovate older Gainesville homes?
A: Yes, historic and older-home renovation is one of our specialties. Our complete renovation of a Duck Pond home was featured in Gainesville Today magazine, and we’ve restored homes throughout Gainesville’s established neighborhoods.
Q: Do you handle design as well as construction?
A: Yes. We’re a full-service remodeling company — design consultation, material selection, permitting, construction, and final inspection, all with one point of contact.