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Condo Remodel and Renovation in Lakeland. A Lakeland condo refresh: new hardwood floors throughout, paint, new closets, and a remodeled bathroom.

Real Jobs August 15, 2018

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A Lakeland condo refresh: new hardwood floors throughout, paint, new closets, and a remodeled bathroom.

A Lakeland Condo Renovation, Top to Bottom

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A condo in Lakeland, refreshed all the way through by True Builders: new hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, new closets, and a remodeled bathroom.

Condo remodels play by extra rules

Renovating a condo means renovating inside someone else's building, and the projects that go smoothly respect that from day one.

  • HOA or association approval often must be in writing before work starts; allow weeks, not days
  • Working hours, elevator reservations, and material staging are usually regulated
  • Flooring changes frequently require sound-rating underlayment by association rule
  • Anything touching shared systems - plumbing stacks, exterior walls, windows - needs association sign-off
  • Your contractor should carry insurance certificates the association will ask to see

Choosing flooring for a condo

Wood floors transform a condo, as this project shows, but the selection is about more than looks. Upper-floor units need the sound math done: the underlayment's rating matters as much as the plank. Slab-on-grade units need moisture testing before wood goes down, and engineered wood or luxury vinyl plank tolerates Florida humidity swings better than wide solid planks. Get the association's flooring spec in writing first and select within it; the prettiest floor is worthless if the board makes you pull it up.

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Do you respond to fire and storm emergencies 24/7?
Yes. When disaster strikes we respond 24/7 for emergency board-up, tarping, and water removal, then handle the full cleanup and reconstruction with the same team. Call (863) 647-1800 any time.
What happens when I call?
A real Central Florida team member takes your call, gathers the details, and gets an estimator or emergency crew moving. For remodels we schedule a consultation and walk-through; for damage we dispatch mitigation first and plan the rebuild with you from there.
How does pricing work?
You get an up-front quote before work starts, and you approve it first. No surprise line items: changes are priced and approved before we proceed.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Winter Haven, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Davenport, and the surrounding communities across Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties in Central Florida.
Do you work with insurance on fire and storm claims?
Yes. We document the damage thoroughly, provide the estimates and reports your adjuster needs, and coordinate with your insurance company throughout the repair and rebuild.
Can I finance my remodel or repairs?
Yes. You can apply for project financing through our third-party lending partner, subject to credit approval. Terms vary by lender, by the amount requested, and by your creditworthiness. We walk you through the process before anything is submitted, and for smaller jobs we also accept all major credit cards.
Does True Builders handle both remodeling and repairs?
Yes. True Builders is a full-service general contractor that handles remodeling (kitchens, bathrooms, additions) and reconstruction after fire, smoke, and storm damage, all with one accountable team.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. True Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor (#CBC1258346) and fully insured, serving Central Florida since 2009.

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Three offices across Central Florida: Lakeland, our Plant City headquarters, and Auburndale. We remodel and restore homes throughout Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties.

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