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Strictly Builders Inc
Fruit Cove Homes Renovated From the Subfloor Up

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Fruit Cove Homes Renovated From the Subfloor Up

Full-service residential and commercial renovation serving Fruit Cove and the surrounding St. Johns County corridor.

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Renovation Work Fruit Cove Homeowners Can Count On

Fruit Cove homeowners searching for renovation contractors face a fragmented market. Most contractors handle one trade and hand off the rest. Strictly Builders Inc handles the full scope under one licensed roof: kitchen remodels, bathroom rebuilds, flooring installations, drywall, tiling, room additions, and new construction. Ryan Alson has led every project over the company's three years in the trade, which means the person who writes the estimate is the same person accountable for the finished wall. Call for a free estimate and get a straight answer on what your project actually requires.

Fruit Cove sits at the northern edge of St. Johns County, just south of the Julington Creek corridor, and the housing stock here reflects it: newer communities with open floor plans that homeowners are now personalizing, alongside established neighborhoods where structural updates and kitchen expansions have become the logical next investment. Strictly Builders works throughout this area regularly, and that familiarity matters when a project involves permit coordination, subfloor conditions specific to slab-on-grade construction, or matching tile profiles that local suppliers stock. Nearby projects in St. Johns and Ponte Vedra are part of our active rotation.

Full Scope

What Strictly Builders Handles in Fruit Cove

One contractor across every trade means no handoff gaps and no scope disputes mid-project.

01

Kitchen Remodeling

Full kitchen rebuilds including cabinet reconfiguration, tile and backsplash work, countertop prep, interior painting, and appliance hookups. We handle the whole room, not just one surface.

02

Bathroom Remodels

Gut-to-finish bathroom renovation covering drywall, waterproofing, tile flooring and wall installation, vanity work, and paint. Moisture management is built into every bathroom scope we take on.

03

Flooring Installation

Hardwood, LVP, LVT, tile, epoxy, and carpet across Fruit Cove homes. We inspect and repair the subfloor before any new surface goes down. A finished floor is only as stable as what's underneath it.

04

Drywall and Tiling

Standalone drywall repair and installation, plus intricate tile work for kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and accent walls. Fruit Cove's newer construction often has pre-existing drywall imperfections we catch before they become finish problems.

05

Room Additions and New Builds

Structural expansions and ground-up residential construction. This is where the single-contractor model has the most impact: design, permits, framing, finishes, all under one coordinated scope.

06

Cabinet and Trim Work

New cabinet installation and trim work are part of most kitchen and bathroom projects we take on. We don't treat millwork as an afterthought. It's where a remodel either looks finished or doesn't.

How a Fruit Cove Project Moves Forward

  1. 01

    On-Site Estimate

    We come to the Fruit Cove property, assess the actual conditions, and give you a clear scope. No guesswork, no pricing built around assumptions we make before seeing the work.

  2. 02

    Coordinated Execution

    Ryan manages the project timeline directly. Trades are sequenced so demolition, framing, tile, and finish work don't stack on top of each other or leave a homeowner in limbo between phases.

  3. 03

    Walkthrough and Sign-Off

    Every project closes with a walkthrough. If something isn't right, we fix it before we leave. The finished product has to match what was agreed at the estimate.

Why Fruit Cove Homeowners Call Strictly Builders

Three years of completed projects in Northeast Florida. Every one managed directly by Ryan Alson.

Single-contractor accountability
One licensed company handles every trade on the project. No subcontracting handoffs, no finger-pointing between crews.
Available 7 days a week
Monday through Friday around the clock. Saturday 6AM to 6PM. Sunday available. Scheduling is one of the biggest pain points in the trades. We're accessible.
Licensed and insured in Florida
FL License #[CONFIRM WITH OWNER]. Operating on a Fruit Cove property without proper licensure is a liability that falls on the homeowner. We carry the right coverage.
Direct owner involvement
Ryan Alson is the CEO and the person managing your project. That's not a marketing line. It's how the company operates at three years in.

Client Reviews

What Clients Say About the Work

2.65 verified Google reviews
Ryan did a great job for us! Marble tile, kitchen backsplash and kitchen painting all look great. Delivered high quality work on time and on budget. I would highly recommend giving him a call.
Lisa BlowLisa BlowOct 2025 · Google
Super thorough and very friendly owner. does a fantastic job!
Kendall BlowKendall BlowNov 2024 · Google
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Fruit Cove Renovation Questions

Does Strictly Builders work on the newer construction neighborhoods in Fruit Cove?
Yes. Fruit Cove's growth along the US-1 and Race Track Road corridors has produced a lot of relatively new homes where owners are now putting in permanent upgrades: LVP over builder-grade carpet, tile showers replacing prefab units, kitchen expansions that the original floor plan left room for. We work in these neighborhoods regularly and the construction methods are familiar. Slab-on-grade foundations, open-concept framing, and the specific drywall thickness in newer builds are all standard territory for us.
How far is Strictly Builders from Fruit Cove, and how quickly can you get out here?
We operate out of Jacksonville and Fruit Cove is part of our active service area, sitting just across the St. Johns County line from our work in St. Johns and south Jacksonville. Travel time is not a barrier. For estimate appointments, we schedule based on availability and project urgency. For active projects, we're on-site according to the project timeline. Call to discuss your schedule directly.
Can you pull permits for renovation work in Fruit Cove?
Permit requirements in Fruit Cove fall under St. Johns County's building department, which has its own inspection schedule and code requirements distinct from Duval County. We're familiar with this. Any project that requires a permit gets one. Structural work, electrical, and room additions all carry permit requirements you shouldn't skip. A contractor who talks you out of pulling permits on those scopes is putting you in a position where the work can't be appraised, insured, or sold without remediation.
What flooring types work best in Fruit Cove homes given Florida's humidity levels?
Florida humidity is a real factor, and it's the reason we inspect subfloor moisture conditions before any installation. LVP is the most practical choice for most Fruit Cove rooms because it handles humidity variation without cupping or gapping. Tile works in wet areas and high-traffic zones. Hardwood can be installed in climate-controlled spaces with proper acclimation. Carpet is fine for bedrooms. We won't install a material that's wrong for a location just because the homeowner prefers it aesthetically. If there's a conflict, we explain it. Check our luxury vinyl plank installation page for more on what LVP involves.
Do you handle kitchen remodels in Fruit Cove from demolition through final paint?
That's exactly the scope we take on. Demolition of existing cabinets, tile, and drywall; subfloor inspection and repair if needed; new drywall, cabinet installation, backsplash tiling, countertop prep, interior painting, and final trim. We don't hand off individual phases to separate crews. A kitchen remodel coordinated through one contractor moves faster, costs less in overhead, and produces a finished result that isn't assembled from parts that didn't quite talk to each other. Fruit Cove kitchens are a core part of what we do.
How far is Strictly Builders from Fruit Cove, and how quickly can you respond?
We operate out of Jacksonville and Fruit Cove is part of our active service area, sitting just across the St. Johns County line from our work in St. Johns and south Jacksonville. Travel time is not a barrier. For estimate appointments, we schedule based on availability and project urgency. For active projects, we're on-site according to the agreed project timeline. Call to discuss your schedule directly.
What flooring types hold up best in Fruit Cove homes given Florida's humidity?
Florida humidity is a real factor, and it's the reason we inspect subfloor moisture conditions before any installation. LVP is the most practical choice for most Fruit Cove rooms because it handles humidity variation without cupping or gapping. Tile works in wet areas and high-traffic zones. Hardwood can be installed in climate-controlled spaces with proper acclimation. Carpet is fine for bedrooms. We won't install a material that's wrong for a location just because the homeowner prefers it aesthetically. If there's a conflict, we explain it before we start.
Do you handle full kitchen remodels in Fruit Cove from demolition through final paint?
That's exactly the scope we take on. Demolition of existing cabinets, tile, and drywall; subfloor inspection and repair if needed; new drywall, cabinet installation, backsplash tiling, countertop prep, interior painting, and final trim. We don't hand off individual phases to separate crews. A kitchen remodel coordinated through one contractor moves faster and produces a finished result where every element was installed to work together. Fruit Cove kitchens are a core part of what we do. Every job is different. Contact Strictly Builders Inc for an accurate estimate.
Can Strictly Builders handle a room addition on a Fruit Cove property?
Yes. Room additions in Fruit Cove require St. Johns County permits and coordination across structural, drywall, flooring, electrical, and finish trades. Because we handle that full scope in-house, there's no general contractor layer routing work between separate subcontractors. We manage the sequence directly. This matters most on addition projects where framing, rough-in, and finish work have to coordinate. Every job is different. Contact Strictly Builders Inc for an accurate estimate.

Communities Near Fruit Cove We Also Serve

Strictly Builders works throughout the St. Johns County and southern Duval County corridor. If you're in any of the areas below, you're in our active service range.

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