Custom Home Building
Ground-up custom luxury homes in South Florida. Turnkey design-build, CBS block construction & foundation engineering. Dual licensed CGC1517295.
Explore Service →South Florida Luxury Residential General Contractor & Structural Remodeling
Turnkey luxury residential general contracting, custom ground-up home builds, whole-home renovations, structural additions, and coastal hurricane hardening across Broward and Palm Beach counties under primary state qualifier supervision.
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
Dual State Certified
UNRESTRICTED AUTHORITY
Custom Homes & Additions
$2M LIABILITY + WORK COMP
Fully Insured & Bondable
FL STATE LICENSED
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
Remodeling or Building a Home in South Florida Shouldn’t Mean Chasing Down Unreachable Subcontractors for Eight Months
Every homeowner in Fort Lauderdale, Weston, or Boca Raton has heard the same horror story: a contractor demolishes the kitchen or tears off the back patio in week one, collects a large draw check, and then disappears for three weeks while blaming the city permit office.
Major residential construction in South Floridaâ€â€Âwhether you’re removing a load-bearing CBS wall to open up your living area, adding a second-story master suite, or gut-remodeling a waterfront homeâ€â€Ârequires real structural engineering and disciplined trade sequencing. When a residential contractor relies entirely on random day-labor brokers, nobody owns the tie-beam steel placement, the roof-to-wall strap connections, or the daily cleanliness of your home.
At Planet Construction, qualifying contractor Genti “John” Kraja holds both a state-certified General Contractor license (#CGC1517295) and a Certified Roofing Contractor license (#CCC1329271). We handle your architectural engineering submittals, HOA Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals, structural concrete tie-beams, roofing integration, impact windows, and high-end interior millwork under one fixed-milestone scheduleâ€â€Âwith daily supervision and a clean job site every afternoon.
“John and the Planet Construction team built our home addition and completely remodeled our main living space in Weston. Every milestone matched our contract schedule, and their crew left our property spotless every single day.”
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How We Engineer Residential Additions, Structural Remodels & Custom Homes
From deep soil footings to hurricane-rated roof tie-ins, here is how we protect your home’s structural integrity and resale value.
Home Additions & Second-Story Expansions
Master suites, guest wings & garage conversions
Differential Slab Settlement
Pouring new addition footings without doweling into the existing monolithic slab or leaving a leaking seam where the new roof meets the old fascia.
Continuous Load-Path Tie-In
Epoxy-dowel #5 rebar into existing footings, build reinforced 8" CMU block walls with poured tie-columns and 8"x12" perimeter tie-beams, and seamlessly weave the roof assembly under CCC1329271.
FBC 8th Ed. HVHZ
170+ MPH Uplift & Shear Path
Load-Bearing Wall Removal & Open Concept
Great-room spans & structural kitchen expansions
Truss Sag & Drywall Cracking
Removing interior partitions that carry ceiling truss chords without installing engineered flush beams or dedicated point-load concrete pads below the slab.
Engineered Steel / LVL Headers
Install temporary dual shoring walls, saw-cut and pour 24"x24"x12" reinforced concrete point-load footings beneath the slab, and set recessed structural steel I-beams or multi-ply Microllam LVLs with Simpson high-capacity hangers.
PE Sealed Calcs
Zero Ceiling Deflection Verified
Whole-Home & High-Rise Condo Gut Remodels
Luxury kitchens, spa baths & full interior re-piping
Condo Board & Sound Violations
Failing condominium sound-attenuation rules on porcelain flooring or overloading older electrical panels with modern induction and lighting loads.
STC/IIC Acoustic & MEP Upgrade
Install certified Proflex or cork acoustic underlayments meeting condo association IIC ≥ 55 ratings, upgrade electrical service panels to 200A+, replace aging cast-iron/polybutylene plumbing with Type L copper/PEX, and laser-set Level 5 drywall finishes.
NEC & Condo Bylaws
Full COI & Association Sign-Off
What We Build: Our Core Residential Disciplines
Delivering ground-up custom residences, architectural interior remodels, structural additions, and coastal hurricane fortifications across South Florida.
Custom Homes
Custom Home Building & Luxury Estates
Turnkey ground-up general contracting for custom single-family estates. Reinforced concrete block (CBS) construction, engineered pilings, and complete architectural coordination.
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Whole-Home Remodels
Whole-Home Luxury Renovations
Full-scale interior and exterior gut-renovations, open-concept floor plan transitions, custom architectural millwork, Level 5 smooth drywall, and designer finishes.
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Structural Additions
Second-Story Additions & Expansions
Master suite extensions, vertical second-story additions, in-law suites, and structural tie-ins with existing building envelopes and foundation load paths.
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Structural Alterations
Load-Bearing Wall Removal & Beams
Inserting structural steel W-beams, micro-lam LVL headers, temporary engineered shoring towers, and foundation point-load pad footing reinforcement.
Wall Removal Engineering →
Hurricane Hardening
Hurricane Hardening & Envelopes
Continuous roof-to-foundation hurricane clip retrofits, impact window opening structural buck framing, secondary water barriers, and wind-mitigation sign-offs.
Hurricane Retrofit Details →
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living & Summer Kitchens
Marine-grade 316 stainless outdoor kitchens, covered louvered pergolas, travertine pool decks, cantilevered coping, and integrated channel drainage.
Explore Outdoor Living →16 Specialized Residential Construction & Remodeling Solutions
Turnkey ground-up home building, open-concept structural conversions, second-story additions, luxury kitchens, and complete hurricane hardening across South Florida.
Whole-Home Renovations
Luxury whole-home remodeling in Fort Lauderdale & South Florida. Full interior & exterior gut renovations, open-concept conversions & high-end finishes.
Explore Service →Home Additions & Expansions
Home additions & structural expansions in South Florida. Master suite extensions, second-story additions & in-law suites. CGC1517295 licensed.
Explore Service →Luxury Kitchen Remodeling
High-end kitchen remodeling in Fort Lauderdale. Custom cabinetry, quartz/marble waterfalls, appliance suites & open-concept transitions.
Explore Service →Luxury Bathroom Remodeling
Spa-inspired bathroom renovations in South Florida. Curbless walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, floating vanities & Schluter waterproofing.
Explore Service →Structural Framing Modifications
Load-bearing wall removal & steel beam installation in South Florida. Open-concept floor plans, LVL headers & foundation reinforcement.
Explore Service →Residential Foundation Repair
Foundation crack repair, slab stabilization & underpinning in South Florida. Carbon fiber reinforcement & helical piers.
Explore Service →Hurricane Hardening & Retrofits
Comprehensive residential hurricane hardening in South Florida. Roof-to-wall hurricane straps, impact opening reinforcements & storm shutters.
Explore Service →Outdoor Living & Summer Kitchens
Custom outdoor kitchens, covered patios & luxury lanai construction in South Florida. Marine-grade stainless appliances & travertine decking.
Explore Service →Pool Deck Construction & Travertine
Travertine & concrete pool deck installation in Fort Lauderdale. Coping replacement, non-slip coatings & drainage channels.
Explore Service →Pergolas, Cabanas & Shade Structures
Motorized louvered pergolas, aluminum shade structures & luxury cabanas in South Florida. 175+ MPH wind-rated engineering.
Explore Service →Driveway Paver Installation
Interlocking concrete pavers, travertine & porcelain driveway installation in South Florida. Commercial-grade base preparation & sealing.
Explore Service →Garage Conversions & ADUs
Turnkey garage conversions & accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in South Florida. Permitted living suites, home offices & rental units.
Explore Service →Condo Interior Remodeling
High-rise luxury condominium interior remodeling in Fort Lauderdale & Boca Raton. HOA-compliant staging, soundproof flooring & MEP upgrades.
Explore Service →Waterfront Home Construction
Intracoastal & oceanfront home remodeling and new construction in South Florida. Pilings, seawall coordination & marine-grade materials.
Explore Service →Historic Home Restoration
Period-accurate historic home restoration in Fort Lauderdale & South Florida. Coral stone, Dade County pine & historic board compliance.
Explore Service →THE DUAL-LICENSE ADVANTAGE
Why South Florida Chooses Planet Construction for Residential
Direct general contractor leadership, inspection-tied milestones, and zero middleman broker markups.
Direct Qualifier • Field Oversight
Direct Legal Accountability
State Certified Qualifier on site daily. Permits pulled directly under our verified license — zero brokers, zero unauthorized subcontractor markups.
General Contractor:
CGC1517295
Roofing Contractor:
CCC1329271
General Liability:
$2,000,000
Workers' Compensation:
100% Active
Top-Tier Licensing
Top-Tier Florida CGC Licensing, Zero Broker Layers
Unlike limited residential contractors (CRC) who can only build up to 3 stories, our unrestricted Florida Certified General Contractor license (CGC1517295) gives us full structural authority over complex engineering, heavy steel beam placements, and luxury custom builds.
Fast Approvals
Turnkey HOA ARB Submittals & Municipal Permitting
We eliminate permitting gridlock. Our team prepares architectural submittal binders, site surveys, structural engineering calculations, and material boards to clear strict HOA Architectural Review Boards (ARBs) and municipal plan examiners across South Florida.
Guaranteed Pricing
Guaranteed Itemized Pricing & Inspection-Tied Milestones
We protect homeowners from runaway change orders and unpredictable schedules. Contracts are structured with transparent trade allowances and progress payments strictly tied to passed city building inspections.
17+
Years Luxury Residential Experience
$2.0M
Active General Liability Protection
100%
FBC 8th Edition & HVHZ Compliance
0%
Subcontractor Markup • Direct Qualifier Oversight
HOW IT WORKS
Our 4-Step Residential Construction Process
Four predictable milestones from initial pre-construction architectural feasibility to structural execution and white-glove handover.
01
On-site structural evaluation, laser measurements, architectural feasibility study, and itemized transparent budget development.
02
Signed and sealed engineering drawings, HOA architectural review board (ARB) submittals, and fast-track municipal permit filing.
03
Controlled negative air containment, floor protection, engineered structural steel beams, CBS tie-beams, and passed rough trade inspections.
04
European cabinetry, Level 5 smooth drywall, luxury flooring, designer tile waterproofing, final city building inspections, and white-glove handover.
Our Work
Featured Residential Projects in South Florida
COMMON QUESTIONS • STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Residential Construction FAQs
Transparent answers on Florida residential general contracting licensing, structural load-bearing wall removals, HOA review processes, and hurricane hardening.
What type of residential contractor license does Planet Construction hold?
Planet Construction holds the top-tier Florida Certified General Contractor license (CGC1517295) and Certified Roofing Contractor license (CCC1329271). Unlike a residential-only license (CRC), a CGC license authorizes us to construct, engineer, and structurally modify residential structures of any size, story height, or complexity statewide.
Can you remove load-bearing walls to create open-concept living layouts?
Yes. Removing load-bearing CBS (concrete block) or timber framing in South Florida requires structural engineering analysis, temporary shoring, and installation of engineered steel flitch plates or W-beams with reinforced pad footings. We manage the entire engineering, permitting, and structural installation in-house.
How do you navigate strict South Florida HOA architectural review boards (ARBs)?
We routinely manage ARB submittals in communities across Boca Raton, Weston, Delray Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. We prepare complete architectural plan packages, finish samples, staging and dumpster permits, certificate of insurance filings, and HOA compliance bonds before breaking ground.
What is hurricane hardening for high-end coastal homes?
Hurricane hardening involves upgrading the continuous load path of your home from roof to foundation. This includes heavy-gauge hurricane strap retrofitting, impact-resistant window and door installation, secondary water barrier (SWR) underlayments, and shear-wall reinforcement to withstand Category 5 wind speeds up to 180 MPH.
Do you provide fixed-price contracts for residential remodels?
Yes. We pride ourselves on comprehensive pre-construction scope discovery. We provide detailed line-item bids with clear allowances for owner-selected finishes, preventing unexpected change orders and schedule overruns.
Direct Contractor Access • No Middlemen
Ready to Build, Remodel, or Expand Your Luxury Home?
Speak directly with John Kraja, Qualifying General Contractor (CGC1517295 & CCC1329271). We review plans, provide line-item trade bids, and commit to transparent milestone schedules.
Direct homeowner answers on engineering, HOA ARB submittals & budgets. No salesmen, no brokers.
Residential Pre-Construction & Estimating Text
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