Yes, Southern Comfort Home Improvements and Maintenance is fully licensed and insured. We prioritize the safety and protection of both our clients and our team. By maintaining the proper licenses and insurance, we ensure that all projects are completed to industry standards, providing you with peace of mind throughout the entire process.

• State Certified Building Contractor CBC 1259107

We offer a wide range of home improvement and maintenance services, including painting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and more. For a full list of services, please visit our Services page.

Additionally, we collaborate with a trusted partner company specializing in dust-free demolition services, ideal for clean and efficient remodeling projects. Learn more about these services by visiting our dust-free demo partner.

We are based in Gainesville, FL, and proudly serve the surrounding areas. Our service area includes Alachua County and nearby communities. Contact us to see if we serve your location.

Our handyman services cover a wide range of tasks, including general repairs, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and more. From small fixes to larger projects, our team is here to help.

Yes, when done correctly, pressure washing is safe for your home. Our experienced team uses the right techniques and equipment to avoid damage to surfaces while effectively removing dirt and grime.

We offer both interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial properties. This includes wall painting, ceiling painting, trim painting, and specialty finishes.

Cleaning your dryer vents annually helps prevent lint buildup, which can be a significant fire hazard. It also improves your dryer’s efficiency, reducing energy costs and wear on the appliance. Regular cleaning minimizes the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in homes with gas dryers and ensures your dryer operates safely and effectively year-round.

Our biggest competitors are unlicensed contractors. Many of these contractors are highly skilled and talented tradesman. However, when homeowners hire these folks to do work, they oftentimes fail to appreciate the possible problems they may encounter.

What you may not know about unlicensed contractors…

• It is illegal for an unlicensed contractor to subcontract work to a licensed contractor, ie..an electrician, roofer, plumber.

• No insurance and liability for injuries to others: An unlicensed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to pay you back for any property damage.

• Noncompliance with building codes.

• No coverage under homeowner’s policy. Most policies require that work must be done by a licensed contractor and provide no coverage for work that is not.

• If your project isn’t permitted or doesn’t comply with building code, you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense and be subject to fines.

• Any person, who assists in the hiring of an unlicensed contractor is in violation of Florida Statutes. This action would be considering reverse aiding and abetting.

We offer an exclusive Home Maintenance Service Agreement.  Any combination and frequency of our maintenance services which include the following:

• Roof and gutter cleaning
• Pressure washing
• Window cleaning
• Irrigation maintenance and repair
• Chimney sweep
• Dryer vent cleaning
• Interior home cleaning

can be included into one annual agreement, customized to your needs and budget.  The agreement is payable over 12 months, interest free.  You choose the months of the year you want the services performed and we reserve those dates on our annual schedule just for you!  You’ve work hard to acquire your home…Let us work hard to take care of it.  Call us for a free consultation.