Revolution Contractors

How do I find the best general contractors near me in St. Petersburg?

Start with licensing — Florida requires a CRC or CBC license for any project over $5,000. Check that the contractor carries their own crew (not just subcontractors), offers transparent pricing, and has experience in your neighborhood. Revolution Contractors keeps 20+ W-2 carpenters on payroll and builds exclusively in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.

What does a general contractor do?

A general contractor manages your entire construction project — permits, scheduling, materials, subcontractors, inspections, and budget. At Revolution, we go further: we coordinate design and construction under one contract via independent design partners, with Revolution as your single point of accountability so nothing gets lost between handoffs.

How much does a general contractor charge in St. Petersburg?

Most St. Petersburg general contractors charge either a fixed bid or cost-plus (time and materials). Revolution uses open-book T&M pricing — you see every invoice, every hour, every material cost. No markup surprises. Project costs depend on scope, but you'll know exactly where every dollar goes.

Should I hire a general contractor or do it myself?

For anything involving permits, structural work, electrical, or plumbing — hire a licensed general contractor. St. Petersburg and Pinellas County have strict permitting requirements, especially in flood zones and historic districts. A GC handles code compliance, inspections, and coordinates trades so the project stays on schedule.

Do you do general contractor work in Old Northeast and St. Pete historic districts?

Yes. Revolution has filed Certificate of Appropriateness applications across Old Northeast, Old Southeast, Roser Park, Granada Terrace, Historic Kenwood, Historic Uptown, and Ingleside — we handle the COA paperwork so you don't deal with the review board. Full historic-renovation scope, dual-track COA + Building Department permitting, and period-correct millwork detail on our historic renovation hub (/services/historic-renovation).

Do you do general contractor work in St. Pete flood zones?

Yes. Revolution has $10-20M+ of completed coastal Pinellas flood-zone work, with owner Jeremy Wharton personally running FEMA 50% rule calculations on every flood-zone project. We work AE, VE, and X zones across Pinellas — including Shore Acres, Snell Isle, Bahama Shores, Tierra Verde, and Venetian Isles. As Jeremy puts it: "FEMA regulations aren't so draconian that they would force anyone to tear their house down." Full FEMA 50% rule mechanics, elevation cost, and zone-by-zone construction detail on our flood-zone projects hub (/services/flood-zone-projects).

How much does a home renovation cost in St. Petersburg?

Home renovation costs in St. Petersburg vary widely by scope — kitchen-only renovations typically run $60K-$200K, whole-home gut renovations $300K-$1.5M+, and waterfront or coastal-flood-zone projects add 15-30% for elevation and FEMA-compliant work. Revolution Contractors quotes every project on open-book Time and Materials: flat 30% markup, every invoice visible weekly. You see every dollar. Free written estimates within 48 hours.

What home remodeling company should I hire in St. Petersburg?

Hire a home remodeling company with a Florida CRC or CBC license, in-house carpentry labor (not just subcontractors), open-book pricing, and direct experience in St. Pete permitting — including historic-district COA reviews, FEMA flood-zone elevation rules, and downtown HOA approvals. Revolution Contractors meets all four: CRC1331628 + CGC1522463, 20+ W-2 carpenters on payroll, open-book Time and Materials with weekly budget reports, and 14-of-14 St. Pete neighborhood coverage.