frequently asked questions

In most cases, yes. Lee County requires a permit for residential remodeling, and work that moves plumbing, adds circuits, or alters walls always needs one. Clement Construction Inc handles permit applications and inspections for projects across Fort Myers, FL.

If your home sits in a flood zone, improvements costing 50% or more of the structure's market value, excluding land, can require bringing the whole house up to current flood codes. We help you scope work so you understand that threshold before committing.

Most full kitchen remodels run several weeks to a few months, depending on layout changes, permits, and cabinet lead times. Cosmetic updates move faster. We map the schedule during planning so you know when each trade arrives and when your kitchen returns.

Usually, yes. We seal off work zones with plastic barriers, protect floors along walkways, and clean up daily so the rest of the house stays livable. For kitchen projects, we can help you plan a temporary cooking station in another room.

Combining projects can save on mobilization, permitting, and material orders while limiting disruption to one stretch instead of two. The tradeoff is having both rooms out of service. Clement Construction Inc lays out both options so homeowners in Fort Myers, FL can decide.

Satin or semi-gloss finishes suit these rooms because they resist moisture and wipe clean easily. We also recommend paints with mildew-resistant additives, since household humidity encourages mildew growth on surfaces that stay damp after hot showers or stovetop cooking.

It covers material ordering, permit applications, scheduling plumbers, electricians, and tile setters, and keeping each phase on track. You get one point of contact instead of juggling several contractors, which prevents gaps between trades and the surprise delays that follow.

Custom cabinets are built to your exact dimensions, materials, and finish, while semi-custom lines modify factory sizes within set limits. Custom work fills awkward corners and full ceiling heights without filler strips, which is where in-house fabrication really pays off.

Yes. We guide you through tile, countertop, cabinet finish, and paint choices, showing samples in your home's actual lighting. Seeing materials side by side before ordering prevents surprises and keeps the finished space consistent from room to room.

Start with anything protecting the structure, like leaks, rot, or failing exterior paint, then move to the rooms you use most. Clement Construction Inc helps Fort Myers, FL homeowners phase projects so early work never needs undoing later.

We visit your home, measure the space, and listen to how you use it and what frustrates you now. Then we talk through layout ideas, material options, and budget ranges, so you leave with a clear sense of what your project involves.

Gather photos of rooms you admire, a list of must-haves versus nice-to-haves, and notes about what bothers you in the current space. Knowing which appliances, fixtures, or finishes you love helps us sketch options that feel personal from the start.

Demolition comes first, followed by framing, then rough plumbing and electrical, which get inspected before walls close. Drywall, cabinets, countertops, tile, and fixtures follow, and paint and trim touch-ups finish the job so nothing gets damaged afterward by other trades.

Updated kitchens and bathrooms usually improve how a home shows and sells, though few projects return every dollar spent. Durable materials and a functional layout protect that value best, while overly personal design choices can narrow appeal to future buyers.

Porcelain tile, quartz, PVC trim, plywood cabinet boxes, and mildew-resistant coatings all tolerate moisture well. Clement Construction Inc steers homeowners in Fort Myers, FL toward materials that survive high humidity and storm season without swelling, rotting, or losing their finish.

Often, yes. Many homeowners pick out faucets, lighting, or tile they love. We confirm dimensions, rough-in requirements, and compatibility before installation, and we'll let you know if a product needs extra parts or could delay the overall project schedule.

Changes are common, and we handle them through written change orders that spell out the added work, materials, and schedule impact before anything moves forward. That keeps surprises off your final invoice and everyone clear on what was agreed.

Sometimes. Opening walls can reveal outdated wiring, corroded pipes, termite damage, or past water leaks. Drawing on 30+ years of remodeling, Clement Construction Inc flags these issues in Fort Myers, FL homes right away and explains your repair options before continuing.

Aging in place means adapting a home so you can live there safely as mobility changes. Common updates include curbless showers, grab bars, wider doorways, lever handles, and brighter lighting, all designed to blend naturally with the rest of the house.