Building a custom home in Tampa Bay is the ultimate project — and the one with the most ways to go wrong. Between flood-zone and elevation requirements, wind-load engineering, the Florida Building Code, and the sheer coordination of a ground-up build, it demands a builder who manages the whole thing as one disciplined process.
LRG Contractors Group builds custom homes and teardown rebuilds across Tampa Bay. We manage design, engineering, FEMA flood-zone and elevation compliance, permitting, and construction as a single design–build effort so the home that gets built is the home that was designed — and one that's hardened for Florida's storms.
Whether it's a new home on a coastal Pinellas lot, a modern infill build on a teardown parcel in South Tampa, or a family home in Wesley Chapel, we deliver the craftsmanship, project control, and code-compliant durability these projects demand.
What's included
- Ground-up custom home construction
- Teardown and rebuild projects
- Coastal and flood-zone builds (FEMA elevation compliance)
- Architectural design and structural / wind-load engineering
- Hurricane hardening: impact-rated windows, doors, and roofing
- Florida Building Code energy and high-performance building
- Premium finishes and custom millwork
- Full permitting, plan review, and inspections
Our process
- 1
Vision & feasibility
We assess the lot — including flood zone, elevation, and zoning — and translate your vision into a buildable program and budget.
- 2
Design & engineering
Design, structural and wind-load engineering, and finishes develop together into a fixed-scope plan.
- 3
Permits & approvals
We manage flood-zone and elevation compliance, plan review, and the full Florida Building Code permit set.
- 4
Build
Site work and foundation through framing, systems, and finish — managed as one coordinated project.
- 5
Completion & handoff
Final inspections, a detailed walkthrough, and a finished custom home.
Custom Homes cost in Tampa Bay
Custom home (new construction)
Quality ground-up construction; a 2,800 sq ft home often lands $560K–$980K in construction.
$200 – $350 / sq ft
Luxury / coastal estate
Premium finishes, elevated and flood-zone sites, hurricane hardening, custom everything.
$350 – $600+ / sq ft
Typical Tampa Bay ranges for construction cost (land separate), not a quote. Site complexity, flood-zone elevation, finish level, and design drive the number. We develop a detailed fixed-scope budget through the design phase.
Remodel now, pay monthly. Ask about flexible financing options for your project.
Financing options →Timeline
Custom homes typically run 10–18 months from design through completion, depending on size, site, and flood-zone requirements.
Permits & code
Custom homes require the full Florida Building Code permit process — plan review, flood-zone and elevation approvals on coastal lots, wind-load engineering, and a complete permit set. We manage all of it.
Key things to consider
- Flood zone and required elevation are often the biggest cost variables in Tampa Bay.
- Hurricane hardening (impact glazing, roof, connections) is code, not an upgrade.
- Design–build keeps a project this large coordinated and on budget.
- Finish level should match the lot's value and the market.