General Contractor Fort Lauderdale: Commercial Construction & Master Roofing

Headquartered at 1500 NE 51st Street, Planet Construction delivers turnkey commercial construction, structural concrete restoration, hurricane impact glazing, and certified commercial roofing throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Directly supervised by qualifying contractor John Kraja.

DUAL LICENSED QUALIFIER CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
LOCAL HEADQUARTERS 1500 NE 51st St, Fort Lauderdale
OPERATIONS HOURS Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Planet Construction commercial building site in Fort Lauderdale Florida
100% In-House Supervision • Zero Sub Shuffling
HVHZ Rated 175+ MPH Wind Code
Permit Expedited City of Fort Lauderdale
Direct Qualifier Speak with John
★★★★★ 5.0 RATING 32+ Verified Client Reviews
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271 Florida Certified General & Roofing Contractor
$2M+ LIABILITY & BONDED Comprehensive Commercial Protection
24/7 LEAK DISPATCH Emergency Tarping: (954) 600-1462
Planet Construction job site team executing structural framing in Fort Lauderdale
HQ Fort Lauderdale Operations Core
BROWARD COUNTY JURISDICTION • MUNICIPAL RIGOR

Built for Fort Lauderdale's High-Velocity Coastal Reality

Fort Lauderdale properties face extreme environmental pressures: intense UV degradation, saltwater-driven chloride penetration from the Intracoastal Waterway, and High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) wind requirements up to 175+ MPH.

From retail tenant build-outs along Federal Highway and corporate interior remodels in Downtown Fort Lauderdale to concrete spall recertification along Las Olas and coastal Galt Ocean Mile, commercial property owners cannot afford separate subcontractors pointing fingers when permits stall. Planet Construction handles structural engineering, city plans examiner meetings, private provider inspections, and direct craftsmanship under a single state-certified umbrella.

City Permitting Coordination

Direct submittals to the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Department, accelerating plan reviews and NOC clearances.

Coastal Chloride Defense

Marine-grade corrosion inhibitors, 360-degree zinc rebar primers, and high-tensile elastomeric waterproof coatings.

COMPREHENSIVE TRADE DISCIPLINES

Our Fort Lauderdale Construction & Roofing Services

Every trade is executed with dedicated in-house crews, commercial-grade equipment, and direct accountability to the qualifying general contractor.

Commercial tenant improvements and retail construction in Fort Lauderdale DIV 01 • COMMERCIAL

Commercial Construction & Build-Outs

Complete retail, restaurant, medical office, and industrial tenant improvements. We manage structural modifications, ADA accessibility retrofits, code violation clearances, and MEP coordination throughout Fort Lauderdale.

  • Tenant build-outs & white-box conversions
  • Unsafe structure violation remediation
  • Commercial mezzanine & structural additions
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Balcony concrete spalling repair and structural recertification Fort Lauderdale DIV 03 • STRUCTURAL

Concrete Restoration & SB 4-D Milestone

Engineered remediation for condominium balconies, elevated catwalks, parking structures, and post-tension slabs. We partner with structural engineers to clear Florida SB 4-D recertification mandates with precision.

  • SB 4-D Milestone structural remediation
  • Post-tension slab cable repair & GPR locating
  • Balcony railing pocket core & re-anchoring
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Commercial flat TPO and tile roofing installation in Fort Lauderdale DIV 07 • ROOFING

Commercial & Residential Roofing

Planet Roofing installs high-durability commercial TPO single-ply systems, modified bitumen, standing seam metal, and concrete/clay tile roofing built to withstand Broward County HVHZ hurricane winds.

  • Commercial flat TPO hot-air welded systems
  • Hurricane-rated tile & standing seam metal
  • 24/7 storm leak tarping: (954) 600-1462
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High-rise impact windows and storefront glass installation in Fort Lauderdale DIV 08 • GLAZING

Impact Windows & Storefront Glass

Engineered hurricane impact window replacements, multi-panel sliding balcony doors, and commercial heavy-gauge storefront glazing with Miami-Dade and Florida NOA product approvals.

  • High-rise condo impact sliding doors
  • Commercial retail impact storefront glass
  • Maximum insurance wind mitigation savings
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Commercial traffic deck coatings and building envelope waterproofing Fort Lauderdale DIV 07 • WATERPROOFING

Waterproofing & Vehicular Coatings

High-performance elastomeric building envelope coatings, multi-tier vehicular parking garage membranes, window perimeter structural caulking, and below-grade moisture intrusion defenses.

  • Heavy-duty vehicular deck traffic systems
  • High-rise facade elastomeric sealants
  • Balcony pedestrian polyurethane membranes
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Luxury residential construction and CBS second-story addition in Fort Lauderdale DIV 02 • RESIDENTIAL

Residential Construction & Luxury Remodeling

Turnkey general contracting for luxury waterfront home additions, second-story CBS expansions, interior structural reconfigurations, and hurricane envelope hardening across Las Olas and Rio Vista.

  • Whole-home interior gut remodels & steel beams
  • Second-story CBS masonry additions & tie-beams
  • Waterfront FEMA flood-elevation retrofits
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THE PLANET CONSTRUCTION ADVANTAGE

Why Fort Lauderdale Property Owners Choose Our Direct-Qualifier Model

Hiring separate subcontractors for roofing, concrete, and windows creates costly delays and endless finger-pointing. We unify every trade under one certified contract.

The Traditional Subcontractor Headache

Disjointed Trades & Shuffled Blame

  • The roofer blames the window installer for wall leaks; the window crew blames the concrete contractor for cracked sills.
  • Middleman sales brokers markup bids by 25–40% before subcontracting work out to unvetted day labor.
  • Permit applications stall when engineering revisions require multi-trade coordination across separate businesses.
  • Property managers navigate 4 different warranties, none of which cover the intersection where water actually penetrates.
FIELD-PROVEN EXECUTION

Our Fort Lauderdale Construction Protocol

From initial site forensics through municipal final inspection, our phased methodology protects your capital and ensures building code compliance.

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Phase 1

Forensic Assessment

We perform acoustic chain-dragging, moisture scans, GPR radar concrete mapping, or roofing core sampling to diagnose the root structural condition.

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Phase 2

Engineering & Permits

We submit signed & sealed PE drawings to the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Department, securing all required NOCs and master permits.

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Phase 3

Precision Mobilization

Our in-house master tradesmen erect OSHA-certified scaffolding, safety barriers, and dust containment curtains to protect occupied buildings.

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Phase 4

In-House Execution

Structural hydrodemolition, rebar welding, hot-air TPO roofing seams, and window anchoring are executed strictly to manufacturer specifications.

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Phase 5

Final Sign-Off & Warranty

We accompany city inspectors for final approvals, issue municipal certificates of completion, and deliver long-term written multi-year warranties.

VERIFIED REGIONAL PROOF

Recent Fort Lauderdale Projects

Commercial facility renovations, multi-family concrete recertifications, and high-performance roofing across Broward County.

Commercial facility exterior renovation and structural upgrade in Fort Lauderdale
DIV 01 • COMMERCIAL Fort Lauderdale, FL • 2024

Commercial Facility Exterior Renovation

Complete exterior envelope upgrade, storefront impact glazing, and commercial TPO flat roofing retrofit on an active Federal Highway business facility.

Multi-family concrete balcony restoration and railing recertification in Broward County
DIV 03 • STRUCTURAL Broward County • 2024

Condo Balcony Recertification & Spall Repair

Full cantilevered balcony slab spall repair, ICRI rebar undercut, structural railing core pocket remediation, and elastomeric pedestrian traffic coating.

High-wind hurricane rated standing seam metal and tile roof project Fort Lauderdale
DIV 07 • ROOFING Las Olas Area • 2024

Coastal Estate Roof Replacement & Hardening

Tear-off and replacement of damaged tile with hurricane-rated standing seam metal roofing, self-adhering high-temp underlayment, and copper flashings.

COMMON QUESTIONS • LOCAL INSIGHTS

Fort Lauderdale Construction FAQs

Direct, practical answers about building permits, inspection requirements, coastal engineering, and our contracting model.

Where is Planet Construction headquartered in Fort Lauderdale?

Our primary operations headquarters is located at 1500 NE 51st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. From this facility, we dispatch dedicated in-house crews, commercial equipment, and project managers directly to job sites throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.

How does Planet Construction navigate Fort Lauderdale building department permitting?

As a state-certified General Contractor (CGC1517295) and Roofing Contractor (CCC1329271), we submit signed and sealed engineering drawings directly to the City of Fort Lauderdale Department of Sustainable Development (Building Services). We handle all zoning reviews, environmental flood zone compliance, private provider inspections, and certificate of occupancy sign-offs in-house.

How do coastal salt-air conditions in Fort Lauderdale affect buildings?

Fort Lauderdale properties—particularly along the Intracoastal Waterway, Las Olas Isles, and coastal barrier islands—face continuous chloride salt exposure. Salt ions penetrate porous concrete and stucco, corroding reinforcing rebar and post-tension cables. We apply ICRI-certified concrete repairs, zinc-rich rebar encapsulation, and marine-grade elastomeric waterproofing to prevent premature structural failure.

Do you provide emergency storm damage and roof tarping in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. We maintain a rapid emergency response team for severe roof leaks, blown tile, flat roof punctures, and structural compromises. Property managers and owners can call or text our direct dispatch line at (954) 600-1462 for urgent structural mitigation.

Can Planet Construction handle both building recertification and complete reroofing under one contract?

Yes. Holding dual Florida state licenses (CGC1517295 for General Contracting and CCC1329271 for Roofing), we manage multi-trade scopes under one unified contract. This eliminates subcontractor finger-pointing between roofers, window installers, and concrete restoration teams.

FORT LAUDERDALE HEADQUARTERS • DIRECT ACCESS

Schedule Your Free On-Site Consultation

Get an itemized written estimate directly from John Kraja, qualifying general contractor and master roofer. We review engineering reports, inspect active site conditions, and provide fixed unit pricing.

Need an urgent engineering or roofing consultation?

Speak directly with John Kraja, Qualifying Contractor (CGC1517295 & CCC1329271). No sales reps or call centers.

(754) 301-6747
Fort Lauderdale HQ 1500 NE 51st St, Fort Lauderdale
Hours of Operation Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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