Mobile Home Complete Remodel in Lakeland, Days 1 and 2. Issac walks the start of a full renovation of a 1981 mobile home in a Lakeland park: both bathrooms, floors, paint, a brand new kitchen, new subfloor, and more.
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Isaac here was true builders got a phone call from a customer that said they bought a 1981 mobile home in a park here in Lakeland Florida they were moving down from Michigan and they want to do a fully renovated brand-new living space I'm talking about taking out each bathroom master bathroom guest bathroom doing the floors complete painting evident ramp brand new kitchen riding on a aluminum full cage type of porch for them on the back or paint on the outside and we're even relocating the air conditioning unit and putting in new ducts and fans new subfloor it's gonna be a project to remember these people are gonna have a brand new house the reason you should use true builders that's because not only are we one of the biggest companies here in Polk County we specialize in remodeling we have a fantastic show room where you can come make your selections where you feel comfortable and picking everything out and our team our team is amazing from our project managers all the way down to the installers with quality and care that you can trust in depend on day two here already started doing some of the demolition tore out the walls tore the bathtub out and the shower surround as we were tearing things out we noticed that this is still particle board subfloor and a lot of it was water damaged and it's no good we're gonna change it back to plywood like the rest of the home is I want you to see the finished product of this so follow us every day we're going to do updates subscribe to the link below come check out our page
Renovation Design & Planning for Central Florida homes, done right
Every great remodel starts long before the first wall comes down. It starts with a plan. True Builders is a family-owned, licensed Central Florida general contractor, and our renovation design and planning service turns your ideas into a buildable scope, an accurate budget, and a realistic schedule that you approve before construction begins. That up-front clarity is the single biggest difference between a remodel that runs smoothly and one that turns into a string of surprises.
We have been planning and building projects across Central Florida since 2009, serving homeowners in Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, Brandon, Winter Haven, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Davenport, Bartow, Auburndale, Haines City, and the surrounding Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco county communities. With in-house design, a real showroom, and every trade under one roof, the same accountable team plans your project and then builds it, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a designer and a contractor who have never met.
Whether you are dreaming about a new kitchen, a primary suite addition, or a whole-home refresh, this is where it becomes real. We help you decide what is possible, what it will cost, and how long it will take, all before you commit a single dollar to demolition.
Signs It Is Time to Start With a Plan, Not a Hammer
Plenty of remodels stall or blow past budget because they began with excitement instead of a plan. If any of the following sound familiar, design and planning is the step that protects your time, your money, and your sanity before the work starts.
- You have a Pinterest board full of ideas but no idea what they cost
- Contractors have given you wildly different prices for what feels like the same project
- You are not sure if a wall you want gone is load-bearing
- Your project touches plumbing or electrical and you want it done to code
- You have been burned before by change orders and surprise costs
- You want a firm budget and timeline before you commit to demolition
What Renovation Design and Planning Includes
This is far more than a sketch and a guess. Our design and planning phase produces a complete, buildable roadmap for your remodel, with the structural, plumbing, and electrical realities accounted for up front. You finish this stage knowing exactly what you are getting, what it costs, and when it will be done.
- A goal-setting and feasibility review to define what you actually want from the space
- Hands-on material and finish selection in our in-house showroom
- Accurate, fixed-scope budgeting with no vague placeholders
- A realistic construction schedule built around your life
- Early identification of structural, plumbing, and electrical needs
- A clear written scope so you and our crew are working from the same plan
Our Design and Planning Process
We follow a consistent, proven process so your project is fully thought through before anyone picks up a tool. Each step builds on the last, and you stay in control of every decision.
- Consultation. We meet at your home or in our showroom, listen to your goals, and look at your space to understand what is realistic.
- Feasibility and field review. We assess structural, plumbing, and electrical considerations early, so we design around what is actually possible in your home.
- Design and material selection. You choose cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, and fixtures in our showroom with a designer guiding the look and the budget.
- Scope, budget, and schedule. We translate the design into a fixed scope, an accurate budget, and a realistic timeline that you review and approve.
- Permitting and handoff. We handle the permits and move your locked plan straight to our own construction crew, with one team accountable from design through the final walkthrough.
Materials and Design Options in Our Showroom
Choosing finishes from tiny online swatches is a recipe for regret. Our Central Florida showroom lets you see, touch, and compare real materials side by side, so the kitchen or bathroom you picture is the one you actually get. Our designers help you build a look that feels cohesive and still fits the number you are comfortable with.
Because the people helping you choose materials are part of the same company that will install them, your selections are checked against your real budget and timeline as you make them, not weeks later when it is too late to change course.
- Cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, and fixtures to compare in person
- Designer guidance to keep your selections cohesive and on budget
- Options across price points so you can prioritize what matters most
- Selections tied directly to your scope and estimate as you go
Why Central Florida Homeowners Choose True Builders
A plan is only as good as the team standing behind it. As a licensed Central Florida general contractor, GC license number CBC1258346, True Builders is full-service and self-performing. We design, permit, and build with our own trades, so the same accountable team carries your project from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
We are family-owned, we have been serving Central Florida since 2009, and we are part of the True family that has served more than 100,000 customers. Homeowners across Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties have given us a 4.8 star rating across more than 400 Google reviews, and that reputation is built on plans we actually deliver.
- Licensed Central Florida general contractor, GC license number CBC1258346
- In-house design, a real showroom, permitting, and every trade under one roof
- One accountable team from design through final walkthrough
- Family-owned and serving Central Florida since 2009
- 4.8 stars across more than 400 Google reviews
Timeline and What to Expect
The length of the design and planning phase depends on the size and complexity of your remodel. A single bathroom comes together faster than a whole-home renovation or a room addition, but the goal is always the same. We do not rush you into construction, and we do not start demolition until the scope, budget, and schedule are locked and you have signed off.
That discipline up front is exactly what keeps the build itself on track. When the plan is solid, there are fewer change orders, fewer surprises behind the walls, and far less stress for everyone involved.
- Smaller projects plan faster than additions or whole-home remodels
- We identify code, structural, and budget issues before construction, not during
- Nothing gets demolished until you approve the final scope and schedule
- Fewer surprises and change orders once the build begins
Your Consultation and Financing
Getting started is easy and there is no pressure. Whether we meet at your home or in our showroom, you get a clear scope and a real number with no obligation, and financing is available so you can build the project you really want rather than settling for less. We will walk you through how design and planning works for your specific remodel during that first conversation.
If you are anywhere in Central Florida, from Lakeland and Plant City to Tampa, Brandon, Winter Haven, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Davenport, Bartow, Auburndale, or Haines City, call True Builders at (863) 647-1800 to start your renovation with a plan you can trust.
- In-home and showroom consultations and estimates with no obligation
- Financing available to fit your project to your budget
- Local team serving Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco county communities
- One call to start: (863) 647-1800