Questions people ask before hiring us
If yours isn't here, call (941) 210-7888 and ask.
What areas do you serve?
Sarasota County and Manatee County, Florida. That includes Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis, and Anna Maria Island. Our showroom is at 7446 N Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
What does “design-build” actually mean?
It means design and construction sit under one contract with one company. On a traditional project you hire a designer, then bid the drawings out to contractors, and when something doesn't work in the field the two blame each other. With design-build there is nobody to hand the problem to — we drew it, so we own it.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. The walkthrough and the estimate are free. What you get back is a line-item breakdown — labor, materials, and allowances listed separately — not a single lump-sum number. If a project needs measured drawings or engineering before it can be priced accurately, we'll tell you that up front and quote that work separately.
How long does a kitchen or bathroom remodel take?
It depends on the scope and on how fast materials arrive, so we won't quote a number here that turns out to be wrong for your project. What we will do is give you a written schedule with the phases named before work starts, and tell you the day something slips instead of the week after.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We partner with Enhancify, which lets you compare offers from a network of lenders for amounts up to $200,000. Checking your options is a soft credit pull, so it does not affect your score, and the application takes about two minutes. Funding typically lands in two to three business days after you accept an offer. Rates start at 7.99% APR for qualified applicants and vary with credit. Enhancify's lending partners make every lending decision — SQ.1 Design Build is not a lender. See your financing options.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. We pull the permits, coordinate inspections, and deal with the county or municipality. On projects that need structural engineering, we coordinate that too.
Can I stay in my house during the renovation?
Often yes, especially on a single-room remodel or a phased whole-home project. On a full gut it's usually not practical. We'll be straight with you about which one your project is during the walkthrough — before you make plans around it.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Every part of the project can run in Spanish — the walkthrough, the estimate, the contract discussion, and daily communication on site. Se habla español.
How do payments work?
Progress payments tied to completed phases, laid out in the contract before work begins. You'll know what triggers each payment and roughly when it lands. The final payment comes after the walkthrough and punch list are closed out.
What happens if you find something unexpected behind the wall?
It happens on most older homes — old wiring, a drain line that was never right, water damage nobody knew about. We stop, document it, price the fix, and get your approval before continuing. You will not find it on the invoice at the end without having seen it first.
Do you do small jobs?
We focus on remodeling and construction rather than handyman work. If the job is smaller than that, tell us what it is when you call — if it isn't a fit we'll say so quickly instead of wasting your time.
Ready to talk about your project?
A walkthrough and a line-item estimate cost you nothing. Call us or send the form and we'll get back to you.
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Financing available up to $200,000 — see your options. Checking doesn't affect your credit score.