Residential construction
Renovations, additions and new-home requests, with the relationship between structure, exterior and interior considered from the start.
Related residential roofing ↗Perkins Construction · South Florida
One project. A coordinated plan.
General contracting, from the first question to the final detail.
Renovating, adding space or planning a commercial project? Bring the scope, decisions and trades together—so you know what is included, what comes next and who is responsible.
Discuss your construction project Explore the project approach
SPACE / STRUCTURE / FINISH1980Perkins Roofing founded
6 countiesSouth Florida service area
Miami + JupiterYour local starting point
Meet the Perkins team ↗Start with your ambition
Different properties.
One need for clarity.
A good construction conversation starts with the property and the outcome. These are the project types to discuss; the team confirms suitability, scope and availability.
Commercial projects
Office, retail and multifamily construction or improvements. Discuss occupancy, tenant needs and the project’s approval and delivery requirements.
Commercial construction ↗Industrial spaces
Bring warehouse, manufacturing or distribution requirements for feasibility review. Specialist systems, operating needs and project fit must be confirmed.
Discuss industrial requirements ↗Renovations & remodeling
Reconfigure a space, add rooms or coordinate repairs across several trades. Investigate existing conditions before committing to the finished scope.
Carpentry & interior work ↗Design & build coordination
Align your brief, drawings and construction plan. Define architectural and engineering appointments and responsibilities in the agreement.
Start with your project brief ↗Building-envelope projects
Connect roofing, windows, wall repairs and exterior finishes so the interfaces between trades receive attention—not just the individual products.
Explore construction services ↗The project approach
See the decisions
behind the build.
Site preparation, permitting, procurement and trade coordination are connected. Explore what needs to be resolved at each stage.
Define the scope
Start with the whole picture.
Walk the property, discuss its intended use and separate the visible request from the surrounding work it depends on. Agree priorities, existing information and what still needs investigation.
- Existing conditions and available drawings
- Budget range and desired completion window
- Owner, tenant and association requirements
What to clarifyA scope discussion covering the property, objectives, constraints and next decisions.
Resolve the details
Coordinate before committing.
Bring design, engineering, product selection and permitting into the same plan. Confirm which professionals and approvals the scope requires and who is responsible for each.
- Drawings, engineering and applicable approvals
- Inclusions, exclusions and material allowances
- Procurement and review dependencies
What to clarifyDefined design responsibilities, a proposal and an approval path appropriate to the work.
Sequence the work
Connect the trades. Protect the site.
Coordinate access, deliveries and the order of construction. Track required inspections and resolve changes before affected work proceeds, with clear communication about cost and schedule impacts.
- Protection, access and temporary closures
- Trade interfaces and inspection checkpoints
- Documented changes and owner decisions
What to clarifyAn agreed construction sequence, site arrangements and change-approval process.
Close out clearly
Finish the work—and the paperwork.
Review the completed scope, record outstanding items and confirm the inspection and permit status. Agree which care information and written warranty documents apply to the installed work.
- Walk-through and punch-list responsibilities
- Required final approvals and permit status
- Product care and applicable warranty documents
What to clarifyA handover review with outstanding items, relevant records and follow-up responsibilities.
For owners & property managers
Confidence comes
from the details.
Before choosing a proposal, make sure you are comparing the same work. A clear agreement is more useful than a vague promise about speed or price.
Talk through your scope- Scope & boundariesIncluded work, exclusions, site preparation, cleanup and responsibilities.
- Budget & selectionsSpecifications, allowances, payment milestones and unresolved choices.
- Schedule & accessProcurement, approvals, occupancy, utilities and inspection dependencies.
- Changes & communicationA project contact, update expectations and written change approvals.
- Completion & recordsWalk-through, outstanding items, permit status and applicable warranties.
Built around the address
South Florida
is part of the plan.
Weather, exposure and local review affect how work is specified and sequenced. Resolve the requirements for your property rather than relying on a nearby project.
Weather & protection
Plan exposed work, material storage and temporary protection with rain and storm interruptions in mind. Discuss how weather-related changes will be communicated.
Approvals & occupation
Confirm the responsible building department, permit path and any association, landlord or historic review. Agree whether occupants can remain during each phase.
Coastal interfaces
Review corrosion exposure and compatibility at fasteners, flashing, windows, roofing and finishes. Product selection must match the documented assembly and site conditions.
Verify before you sign.
Confirm the contracting entity, applicable license and insurance documentation for your scope. A roofing license is not proof of authorization for every construction service.
Make the first meeting useful
Bring the idea.
And the constraints.
You do not need a finished specification to start. Tell the team what you want to achieve and what must be protected along the way.
The property
Address, use, occupancy and photographs of the relevant areas.
The outcome
What you want to change, repair, expand or build.
The parameters
Budget range, target dates and operating or access restrictions.
The information
Available plans, reports, approvals and landlord or association criteria.
Practical answers
Before you
break ground.
Scope, responsibilities, decisions and the path to handover.
Construction advice library ↗What does Perkins coordinate as a general contractor?
Discuss scope development, site preparation, design and permit coordination, procurement, trade scheduling, construction management, inspections and closeout. The proposal should identify the actual contracting entity, responsible license holder, included work and any owner or design-team responsibilities.
What kinds of projects can I discuss with the team?
Residential construction, renovations and additions; commercial offices, retail and multifamily work; building-envelope improvements; and industrial requests such as warehouses, manufacturing or distribution spaces. Project suitability, specialist requirements and availability are reviewed before a commitment.
Can you help with design as well as construction?
Design-build or coordinated design and construction can be discussed at the planning stage. Confirm whether architectural and engineering services are included, who provides them and how those responsibilities are contracted. An existing drawing set is helpful, but you can also start with your goals and property details.
Do I need a general contractor for a smaller project?
A clearly defined single-trade repair may not need a broader contracting package. Projects with dependent trades, structural changes or significant coordination may benefit from one construction plan. Share the scope first so the team can discuss an appropriate route.
How should I compare construction proposals?
Compare the same scope, quantities, material specifications and assumptions. Look at allowances, exclusions, design and permit responsibilities, payment milestones, change approvals, site protection, cleanup and handover. A lower initial figure may cover a different amount of work.
How do I verify the contractor before signing?
Ask for the legal entity and applicable contractor license number, then check the current record with Florida DBPR. Confirm that the license classification and responsible business cover the proposed scope. Request current insurance documentation and clarify who will obtain the required permits.
Who handles permits and inspections?
These responsibilities should be explicit in the agreement. Required documents, reviews and inspections depend on the address and scope. Municipal, county, association or historic-review requirements may differ; do not assume that a nearby project establishes the requirements for yours.
Can we occupy the property during construction?
That depends on the work, access, utilities and the ability to maintain appropriate separation and protection. Discuss occupants, operating hours, deliveries and temporary arrangements early. Some phases may require restricted access, shutdowns or a temporary move.
How are budget and schedule changes handled?
Agree a written process for changes before construction. Identify the revised scope, reason, price and timing impact and obtain the required approval before affected work proceeds. Concealed conditions, design revisions, supply lead times, weather and inspections can affect the plan.
Where do you offer general contracting consultations?
Start with the Miami or Jupiter office for projects in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Monroe counties. Share the project address, intended use, scope and target dates so the team can confirm suitability and service availability.
Your next step
A better project
starts with a clear brief.
Speak with Miami or Jupiter about your property, priorities and the work you have in mind.
Discuss your construction projectScope, responsible entity, price and schedule are confirmed in the project agreement.
Miami office
305-642-7663 — call the Miami officeMonroe · Miami-Dade · Broward
Jupiter office
561-559-7663 — call the Jupiter officePalm Beach · Martin · St. Lucie