From Tampa’s vibrant nightlife to its thrilling sports scene and lively urban parks, there is something to do for everyone. Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay region and has seen a significant amount of redevelopment over the years. It is quite affordable compared to nearby cities. Its diverse housing options, thriving job market, great schools, entertainment places, and connections to Florida’s largest seaport and the Tampa International Airport are ideal for families and professionals.
With the city being among the fastest growing in the country, those who live here or plan to relocate have plenty of opportunities to grow. Whether for business or personal venture, here are the best construction companies in Tampa that can open many doors for their clients. These firms were chosen based on their professionalism, craftsmanship, accomplishments, and superior quality builds. Because of their long history of serving the area and industry experience, these firms have a thorough understanding of the landscape and environment in the area and developed processes that best serve their clients.
The Sinclair Group
111 South Albany Ave. Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33606
The Sinclair Group is a family-owned general contracting firm that has provided commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, medical, and residential services in Tampa since 1994. Through its extensive knowledge in real estate development and design-build services, the firm understands every aspect of the project from conception to completion. Its expertise and high level of construction delivery have earned it a reputation for quality, service, and integrity. With repeat clients and a service that spans other states including Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island, the firm is one of the largest construction firms in Tampa.
The Salt Shack on The Bay Restaurant on Rattlesnake Point’s western tip was built by the firm. The project is designed with an open-air layout that takes advantage of the surrounding bay view. The firm removed all debris from the site, making way for more than 160 pilings that had to be driven 15 to 20 feet into the soil to support the structure. It features gulf-to-table food, an island-inspired menu, and a tropical cocktail in a weathered, rustic but casual Caribbean-style bar and grill setting. The firm and the restaurant were featured in Tampa Bay Business Journal and Business Observer.
Williams Company
5201 West Kennedy Blvd. Suite 535, Tampa, FL 33609
Since 1902, Williams Company has built a reputation for providing high-quality service and completing projects efficiently and on time. Initially specializing in home renovations, the firm has expanded to provide services in education, retail, religious, industrial, interior build-out, senior living, hospitality, and theme park projects throughout Florida and the American Southeast. From its inception to each subsequent development over the years, the firm has used creative processes and new technologies to ensure quality work delivery. It fosters a culture that values each individual and bleeds through its clients, establishing strong relationships and collaborating with them to achieve a successful project outcome.
Each project at the firm is built with the utilization of its long history in the industry. As one of the leading firms in the Southeast and a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Gulf Coast Chapter, it strives to stand by its legacy of excellence. This legacy was demonstrated when the firm completed the Hyde House in Tampa, for which it served as a general contractor. The project is a work environment that offers open co-working spaces as well as private office spaces ranging from micro suites to 2,000 square feet for larger teams. The project is completed with marble countertops, millwork, and chic wallpapers in each bathroom, creating a refined minimalistic atmosphere.
Moss Construction
5401 W Kennedy Blvd. Suite 1060, Tampa, FL 33609
Moss Construction is well-known for its excellent customer service and process of producing high-quality buildings and structures. With 18 years of experience, it is dedicated to developing client relationships and implementing innovative solutions in all areas of construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Its approach has earned glowing testimonials among its clients for providing a service that seeks out unique, personalized strategies and new creative solutions to deliver a project that exceeds expectations. Its work was featured in Engineering News-Record Southeast. With offices in Hawaii, California, Texas, and Florida, the firm serves clients across the country.
The firm was tasked with the construction of Crescent Bayshore, a residential project located on Tampa’s historic downtown waterfront. Three eight-story buildings inspired by Spanish eclectic architecture were part of the project. Finishes include gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, walk-in closets, and private balconies in the project’s 397 luxury apartments. Aside from the residential structure, the firm also completed a nine-story cast-in-place parking structure.
Alvarez Homes
3617 Hudson Ln. Tampa, FL 33618
Since its inception in 1983, Alvarez Homes has demonstrated a strong commitment to its design, construction, and clients, winning local awards and being recognized as one of Tampa’s premier custom home builders. Over 450 exceptional homes were designed and built by the firm in its long history of serving neighborhoods in the area and Pinellas County. Its keen eye for detail and rigorous construction standards reflect the Alvarez family’s personal touch and commitment to quality. Its creative, sustainable, and eco-friendly construction techniques result in projects that enhance the standard of living and lifestyle of clients without compromising its luxurious designs.
One of the firm’s exemplary builds is this Florencia project, which embodies its commitment to the combination of luxury, sustainability, and quality. The project’s exterior is designed in Spanish-mission style, with whitewashed walls and barrel tile roofs. The project has four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The main living space, which includes the kitchen and living room, has an open floor plan with reclaimed natural wood beamed and vaulted ceilings, quartz countertops, and massive slabs of limestones. This project was featured in Tampa Bay Magazine and Housetrends Magazine.
The Fechtel Company
3036 W. Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33618
With 35 years in the industry, The Fechtel Company has demonstrated its dedication to providing positive experience and excellence in all its work. Its renowned attention to detail has allowed the firm to create distinct and luxury homes in the area. It strives to understand the overall goals and objectives of its clients, blending theory and practicality of architecture with an understanding of modern techniques. From initial plans about the project to the completion and satisfaction of its clients, the firm prioritizes both providing excellent projects and improving the residents’ quality of life.
The Belleze Naturali project featured below is an example of the firm’s commitment to quality projects. The project was influenced by architectural design from Spain and Italy. The firm’s dedication to sustainability can be seen in the project’s interior, which features reclaimed hardwood floors, clay plaster walls, and numerous energy saving features. Jay Fechtel, the company’s owner and CEO, is a fourth-generation builder who specializes in custom home construction. His participation as an invited member of the U.S. Department of Energy Industrialized Housing Partnership’s “Build America Team,” as well as teaching building science, has assisted the firm in delivering projects that are both sustainable and modern.
DeLotto
924 E Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612
DeLotto’s long history in the industry demonstrates its commitment to quality construction and customer service. Its experience enables a process that combines expertise and craftsmanship to deliver quality custom home and commercial projects of various sizes and architectural styles. Since 1946, the premier firm has provided general contracting, design-build, and construction management services in the Tampa Bay area. Clients can rely on a comprehensive process for all of their projects as all work is done under one roof. The Tampa Bay Business Journal ranked the firm second in the General Contractor category of the 2017 Best in the Biz: Readers’ Choice Award.
The firm was chosen as the construction manager for this Mediterranean Revival home on Bayshore Boulevard. This grand project included interior spaces with a mix of Old World craftsmanship and modern finishes, as well as high-tech lighting, heat, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and audio/video systems. It also has a grand staircase with an ornamental railing, custom wood walls, and a private gym. The exterior featured extensive landscape design, a pool, a deck, a pool house, and a playground.
Bayfair Custom Homes
1318 W Swann Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
Bayfair Homes builds each project with a balance of craftsmanship and livability in mind, while also striving to fit it to the client’s taste and lifestyle. For three decades, the company has provided design-build services in the Tampa Bay area, handling over 450 custom homes since its inception. Its process consists of building a clear and thorough relationship with the client to ensure that each project is accurate and incorporates the owner’s requirements. With a professional team and a network of trusted and skilled artisans, the firm is dedicated to delivering projects with panache in every aspect of the build.
The firm’s portfolio includes projects that demonstrate its commitment to creating spaces that are both modern and elegant while remaining functional. The above project featured a two-story home with an arched entryway, a private outdoor living area, and a grand stairway. With its dark flooring and a kitchen with marble countertops and extensive cabinetry to maximize space, the project exudes luxury, elegance, and comfort.
Artisan Design Tampa
Artisan Design Tampa is a design-build company that specializes in interior design and remodeling. Its two decades in the industry have provided the firm with extensive experience in designing environments that blend different styles while remaining functional and comfortable. Complete with a showroom, the firm is committed to providing a process that allows it to cater to each minor and major detail of the project, from the design and style to fabrics and finishes. Since its inception, the firm has strived to find the balance and rhythm between each of its projects and deliver them with exceptional quality; this process has remained consistent and has earned the firm a reputation as among the most trusted in the industry.
In the project shown above, the firm designed and remodeled a kitchen for a family in Tampa. The firm considers the client’s needs as well as their cooking and entertaining styles. The finished project featured a large kitchen, a wine cellar, plenty of storage areas with cabinets lining the walls, and concealed appliances in a design that has Old World and Italian influences. The kitchen works well with a large number of guests for entertaining and its large space provides generous space for cooking. This project was featured in Housetrends Magazine.
