About us
Experience You Can Depend On
At Smarter Remodeling, we don’t just build—we transform, innovate, and elevate. Backed by decades of mastery in general contracting, our team knows exactly how to get the job done—and how to get it done flawlessly.
🏆 Precision. Passion. Vision
From luxury home renovations to cutting-edge office and retail transformations, we work hand-in-hand with you to ensure every detail is meticulously crafted to exceed expectations.
💡 Your Vision, Our Expertise
We don’t just construct spaces—we create environments that inspire, impress, and stand the test of time. Your satisfaction isn’t just our goal; it’s our standard.
💯 Commitment Beyond Compare
We go beyond blueprints, beyond materials, beyond the ordinary—because you deserve the extraordinary.
Awards & Recognition
- 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Hispanic Business Magazine
- Preservation Award from the Historic Preservation Society of Jacksonville
- Official General Contractor of the Jacksonville Sharks
- 2016-2017-2020 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida
- 2018 Remodeling Magazine Big50 award
- 2020 Bold City Finalist
- 2022 Inc 5000 America's Fastest Private Growing Companies
- 2022 Build Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards: Best High-End Remodeling Contractor in Florida
- 2023 Financial Times 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas
On Time On Budget Guarantee
What is this guarantee?
Our On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee is an exclusive benefit Smarter Remodeling offers to our customers. This guarantee provides customers with peace of mind by ensuring the Completion Date promised at the contract signing will be honored or the Company will pay a financial penalty for missing the deadline. The On-Budget portion of the guarantee provides assurances that the Company will complete the scope of work listed in the construction agreement for the price that was agreed on it. No increase in price will be generated by the Company.* This Guarantee aims to remove two of the biggest fears most homeowners have when tackling a construction project.
Will my project cost a lot more than anticipated?
This is one of the most common complaints in the construction industry as many unethical contractors use a lower price to get a contract signed and then start sending change orders to make up the difference. Sometimes costing the homeowner much more than if they would have chosen to go with a higher priced contractor from the beginning.
We have spent many years perfecting our estimating system and while our price might look higher at the beginning it’s only because we have included everything your project needs to be completed so you have an accurate picture of what your total investment will be. We are so confident in our numbers that we can offer a guarantee your project will be completed for the price we quoted. No excuses.
Will it be finished within the timeframe promised?
The second most common issue homeowners find during a construction project is that it tends to linger unfinished for a long time. Much longer than anticipated. Many contractors take advantage of loose timelines in their contracts to float their jobs as they need in order to collect multiple payments from different jobs to stay in business.
This practice is what makes jobs take much longer than needed. With our On Time Guarantee we remove the uncertainty of when the job will be completed. Shortly after the pre-construction meeting we produce a construction schedule that will have a start and completion date. If we exceed the completion date, we will pay you a fee which increases the longer we take to complete the job which provides us the incentive to complete jobs in a timely manner.
The Customer’s responsibility in this process
There are several steps throughout the process of completing any project that may require input, decisions, selections, etc. by the Customer. When those decisions are required, we will try to provide the Customer with as much time as possible for any given decision. Delays or extensions as a result of the Customer requiring additional time in providing the necessary decisions may result in affecting the completion date of the project and, in turn, adjusting the agreed-upon completion date associated with the On-Time Guarantee.
There is a reason we have hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the years. We do what we say we are going to do within the time we promised at the price we quoted. No excuses. And now we put it in writing with our exclusive On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee. * See Terms and Conditions for more details
The best trades in the market Guaranteed
We have sourced over the years some of the most skilled subcontractors in the market and made them even better by providing them with continuing education in their trade, teaching financial skills that allow them grow and build a business that will last and finally providing them with resources that allow them to provide our customers the kind of experience that Smarter Remodeling has been providing for decades. Not every subcontractor can be part of our Skilled Trade Network, they have to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and go through extensive training before they are allowed to be in the network. This ensures our customers that everybody working at their properties upholds the same values that Smarter Remodeling has cultivated for years.
- Design sales consultants with years of experience to be your guide during the design process of your project from scratch to contract signing
- Premier Design Consultation that provides you with specific and detailed proposals for your projects including 3D renderings.
- Dedicated Project Manager from beginning to end of your project
- In House Designer to simplify all your colors and materials selections
- Customer advocate; a true champion that's always in your side to help you resolve any issues during the construction process.
Terms and Conditions
All construction agreements signed with Smarter Remodeling that contain a valid start and completion date are covered by this guarantee. Contracts without a start or completion date are not covered by the On-Time portion of this guarantee. The On-Time Guarantee will provide a compensation to the Owner of 1% of the contract price, if the Company fails to complete the project on or before the Completion Date, for every 30 days the project is delayed up to a maximum of 5%. Customer agrees the monies received as compensation are the only monies the Company will pay for any cause and Owner will not be entitled to any other compensation.
Completion dates are automatically extended as per the terms of the Construction Agreement signed including, but not limited to, Sections 3.2 and 12.4 The On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee doesn’t apply when the Construction Agreement is terminated by Owner or Company The On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee will be terminated when Company is prevented from or incapable of performing its obligations according to this Agreement for any reason that is beyond its own fault which includes, but is not limited to: a) failure to make timely payments by Owner; b) Act(s) of God; c) any actions, inactions or failures to act by Owner that directly or indirectly prevent or delay Company’s work.
The On-Budget portion of the Guarantee ensures the Company will complete the project described in the Scope of Work for the price agreed on the Construction Agreement. It doesn’t cover increases in price as a consequence of hidden field conditions; owner’s requests for modifications to the scope of work listed in the construction agreement; changes requested to the Scope of Work by competent authorities including but not limited to Building Officials, City inspectors, etc. or by design professionals like Architects or Engineers. The On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee doesn’t cover increases in price if, during the performance of this contract, the price of materials increases over 5%, through no fault of the contractor.
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Our Testimonials
What Our Customers are Saying
My wife and I couldn’t be more happier with job Fabian and his Smarter Remodeling team done. Smarter Rem did our room addition, good price, quality workmanship, prompt and courteous workers. Fabian the project manager, oversaw the entire job and always kept me informed of the progress. Recently had some issue with our exterior door on the room addition, so I contacted them the promptly return my call and dispatched Jeff to over see and ensure all our issues was address. Jeff and Smarter Remodeling ensure that every issue met the boss (my Wife) approval. I would recommend Smarter Remodeling to anyone looking for a fair and professional contractor.
Mark McCoy
If you are searching for a company who will work very hard to give you that perfect kitchen, Smarter Remodeling is it. We contracted them to gut and remodel our kitchen in October 2016. A meeting with Joe Macik at their office helped us visualize the layout and gave us ideas for the finishing touches. Joe was our contractor and he did an outstanding job designing the kitchen and managing each phase of the job seamlessly. The kitchen was started November 7th and by Thanksgiving we had our first meal in our beautiful new kitchen. From the owner Fabian to Joe, Julio, Ernesto and Ron, everyone was professional and worked very hard to give us our dream kitchen. After getting several estimates, we decided to hire Smarter Remodeling because we thought their pricing was reasonable and we felt they did quality work. We did have a few minor problems(as there is in any renovation) but each one was resolved to my satisfaction in a timely manner. I waited two months to post my review because I wanted to use the kitchen and see if any problems developed. We discovered a drawer in the pantry was coming apart on one corner and a door needed readjustment. One quick call and three days later Joe came and fixed everything. So they stand behind their work too. Thank You Everyone at Smarter Remodeling for our gorgeous new kitchen!
Cheryl Dembowski
Smarter Remodeling is well-named. I am an IT consultant so I really like the way they use technology to show you their design for you in 3D. It’s great that the finished result also looks like they showed you. I even followed the project’s progress online every step of the way. But the human touch comes in with the personal attention that is paid to your project. Fabian and his team of specialists take care of everything. As a small businessman, I go out of my way to recommend Smarter Remodeling to any of my clients who are looking for a remodeler. The price is reasonable for such great results.
Glenn Gray
Smarter Remodeling does the job the right way! They know what is required for the project and include everything needed in the estimate. They do not leave things out of an estimate that are needed for the project just to give you a smaller estimate…only to hit you up later with change orders that jack up the price. They are knowledgeable, honest and professional…and they can help you achieve the lasting impression you desire from your remodeling project.
Hunter Malin
Fabian Videla and the Smarter Remodeling team are the most responsive, honest and comprehensive remodeling contractors I have ever had the pleasure of working with or recommending. Whether it is for windows, kitchen remodeling, electrical and AC, or room additions, I have always found them to be attentive and ready to explain where they are at in the process, or make a better suggestion, whenever I had a question. I also have used them several times on projects at the beaches and in the Historic District with my clients and friends, many of whom will hire them for one project, then call them later to do another remodel or upgrade. An additional bonus is the high level of technical expertise used in collaborating with homeowners to assist in visualizing the final design and aesthetics as well as the importance Fabian places upon job cost accuracy from day one. Their patient and relaxed approach from inception through the final punch list is a huge plus in today’s fast paced contracting environment, and provides a degree of comfort and confidence that makes them a clear and trusted partner.
Russ Goodman
We were extremely please with Chris and his team! We had a remodel project done in our premiere classroom over a long 3 day weekend. When we returned Tuesday morning, the classroom was immaculately cleaned, the large project was complete and we were ready for class! What an awesome morning!!! I couldn’t recommend them any more highly!
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Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Services
Commercial projects, Interior finishing, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Drywall repair
Shancy Foster
The way renovations should be!! We had three windows converted to a huge glass slider. Working with smarter remodeling was the best decision. They were professional, responsive, and thorough. I highly recommend them for all your remodeling needs.
Tiffany M
Smarter Remodeling did a wonderful job with our Master Bathroom. Fabian, Agata and Keith were professional and prompt in their communications and made us aware of every aspect of the project. Agata assisted with suggestions for material and the end result was beyond our expectations. A++++
Dustin Freeman
Smarter Remodeling changed our entire life for the better with our recent remodeling project. They are a family-run business and they make it a point to make you feel like family. Fabian will be the first to tell you that things might go wrong – especially on large projects, where there are dozens of subcontractors – but they will always work through it. Every single subcontractor that came to our home was polite and hard-working. All along in my project, everybody stayed professional and easy to work with. The end result is better than we had hoped for, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Smarter Remodeling!
Linda Kirkpatrick
We tried working with a different company first to build a small in-law suite. The first company was very slow, so we tried Smarter Remodeling. They were very responsive and professionally met all our expectations through the end. They kept the whole process running smoothly and we are very happy with the final build.
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Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Services
New home construction, General building construction, Home addition construction, Accessory building construction
Melissa Klipp
We recently engaged the team at Smarter Remodeling to complete a renovation of a garage apartment in preparation for my mother moving in. We had a tight timeline and were very pleased that the project was completed quickly and to our satisfaction. All of the tradesmen we encountered were talented, friendly and professional. Bill and Miguel did an excellent job leading all aspects of the project. Agata did a lovely job assisting my mother to make design decisions. Thank you Smarter Remodeling.
UPDATED FOR 2024 – In this report we provide some of the facts and figures for remodeling your home. By looking at this data you will be able to get a more accurate picture of what you might need to budget for your next project