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Lake House Transformation. A True Builders lake house renovation, before and after, on camera.

Real Jobs June 15, 2018

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A True Builders lake house renovation, before and after, on camera.

A Lake House Transformation, On Camera

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A True Builders lake house renovation, before and after. The footage does the talking on this one: the same rooms, transformed.

Planning a whole-home transformation without losing your mind

  • Decide the big moves first - layout changes, flooring, kitchen - and let small selections follow them
  • Set the budget in bands: must-do, want-to-do, and next-phase, so surprises trim wants instead of musts
  • Sequence rooms so one bathroom and a place to cook stay functional if you live through the work
  • Make every selection before demo; mid-project changes cost triple in time and mood

Waterfront homes: materials that respect the moisture

Homes on the water live in permanent humidity, and renovations that ignore it age fast. The reliable pattern: tile or luxury vinyl plank over wood in splash zones, solid-surface or stone counters over laminate, stainless or coated hardware over bare steel, and relentless attention to ventilation - bath fans that actually duct outside, and AC sized to dehumidify, not just cool. Paint matters too: quality exterior-grade products on sun and water facing sides buy years. Build for the environment the house actually lives in and the transformation stays transformed.

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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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