General Contractor
Large home projects seldom go wrong because of a single crooked tile. They go wrong when no one is steering: the electrician waits for the framer, an inspector arrives at a site that isn't ready, costs creep, and the homeowner becomes the unpaid project manager of a job they never meant to run.
Think of a general contractor as the one company answerable for turning drawings into a finished, permitted and inspected home. On a renovation, that means directing a dozen specialized trades in the right order, with no gaps between them and no one undoing another crew's work. On every MIA job, that role covers:
We translate your goals into a written scope, drawings and a realistic timeline, so everyone involved works from the same document from day one.
Our office pulls city or county permits and prepares any HOA, condo or Community Appearance Board submission, keeping approvals in step with the design.
Framers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, drywall hangers, tile setters, finish carpenters and painters are booked so each one arrives when the site is ready.
Costs are tracked against the estimate, every change is priced and approved in writing before work proceeds, and you see where each dollar goes.
We prepare the site for each required inspection, attend it with the inspector and check workmanship at every stage, before drywall hides the details.
Floors, furniture and landscaping are protected, debris leaves the property on a schedule, and the work zone stays safe for family, pets and crews.
Final inspections, a room-by-room punch list, lien releases and a folder of permits, warranties and manuals are delivered before we consider the job complete. You make the decisions about your home. MIA carries everything that turns those decisions into a finished result.
Every service below runs under one licensed contractor, one schedule and one budget, which is what keeps a multi-trade project from splintering into separate jobs.
A full renovation touches nearly every surface and system, so sequencing decides success. We order demolition, structural work, rough-ins, inspections, insulation, drywall and finishes, which suits Boca's many 1970s to 1990s houses with solid bones but tired, dated floor plans.
A new primary suite, office or second story needs engineering, zoning and setback review, and sometimes flood elevation checks. We confirm feasibility before full plans, then match rooflines, floor heights and finishes so the addition looks like it always belonged.
Opening the wall between kitchen and family room is a favorite request in older Boca homes. When that wall carries load, we engineer the beam, permit it, shore the structure and reroute any plumbing, wiring or ductwork running inside it.
Holding both general and plumbing licenses lets our own licensed team build these water-heavy rooms. Inside a larger renovation, they follow the master schedule, so cabinets never arrive before framing and tile never goes down before the plumbing passes inspection.
Condo work answers to an association, a manager and the neighbor below. We file the board package and insurance certificates, respect work hours and elevator bookings, and treat waterproofing over concrete slabs and shared stacks as the top priority throughout.
Not every project is a full gut job. Whole-house flooring, trim, doors, built-ins, lighting and paint are planned as one scope and sequenced properly, flooring before baseboards and paint last, so rooms match instead of looking patched together over time.
New entries, facade updates and outdoor living spaces are designed around your architecture, coastal sun and salt air, and Florida's wind code. We prepare Community Appearance Board or private architectural review packages with drawings, samples and colors well in advance.
General Contractor
Florida licenses contractors at the state level through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). A Certified General Contractor license such as MIA's CGC1535875 permits residential and commercial work anywhere in the state, structural work included. Anyone can confirm a license in a few minutes on the DBPR lookup at MyFloridaLicense.com.
Going unlicensed shifts the risk onto you. Work done without permits may have to be torn open and rebuilt, insurers may refuse claims tied to it, and under Florida's construction lien law an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can file a lien against your property even after you have paid the contractor in full.
A licensed contractor closes those gaps by permitting the work, carrying the required insurance and collecting lien releases from subs and suppliers as each payment is made.
Homeowners often ask how a general contractor actually charges. Residential projects usually follow one of three structures, and many contracts combine them:
One agreed price covers a defined scope. You know the number upfront, and any change is priced and approved through a written change order.
You pay actual labor and material costs plus an agreed management fee or percentage, which suits complex projects whose full scope is unknown upfront.
Placeholder budgets cover items not yet chosen, such as tile, fixtures or appliances. When your final selection costs more or less, the contract adjusts. A solid estimate lists scope, materials, allowances, permit fees, exclusions and a payment schedule tied to finished milestones rather than calendar dates. Watch for what a bid leaves out: engineering, dumpsters, equipment, supervision and insurance are real costs, and a low number that skips them tends to return as change orders. Compare bids line by line for the same scope.
Before signing with any contractor, MIA included, run through this checklist. A few minutes here can save months of frustration later:
Search the company on MyFloridaLicense.com and confirm the license is active, matches the business name on your contract and covers the work being planned.
Ask for general liability and workers' compensation certificates sent directly from the insurance agent, not photocopies, and confirm the policy dates cover your project.
A real contract spells out scope, price, allowances, schedule, payment terms and exclusions. Verbal promises and one-page quotes leave too much open to interpretation.
The licensed contractor should apply for and hold the permit. If you're asked to pull it as an owner-builder, legal responsibility shifts to you.
Large payments before work begins are a warning sign. A healthy schedule follows completed milestones, so released money always matches progress you can see.
Every change, big or small, should be priced and signed before the crew proceeds. Request a sample change order while you are comparing bids.
As you pay each draw, request releases from the contractor, subcontractors and suppliers. That paperwork protects your title from claims by anyone left unpaid.
Read recent Google reviews, ask for nearby references and notice how quickly your calls get returned. Behavior during bidding usually predicts behavior during construction. Be wary of anyone offering to skip permits or work for cash without a contract. And share your real budget early; it lets a good contractor shape the right scope instead of guessing.
General Contractor
Boca Raton permitting begins with a question that surprises many owners: which office has jurisdiction over your lot? Homes inside city limits are reviewed by the city's Building Division, while many western properties with a Boca Raton mailing address actually fall under unincorporated Palm Beach County. We settle that before drawings are finished.
Florida also requires a recorded Notice of Commencement before most permitted work above a minimum value begins. We prepare it with you, then book and attend every required inspection, from footings and framing through plumbing, electrical, insulation and final.
Homes in an HOA, gated community or condo need association approval in parallel, and within city limits, any exterior change visible from the street may need Community Appearance Board review. All of these sit on one master schedule, so paperwork never idles the crew.
General Contractor
Every MIA project is built to meet today's Florida Building Code, and much of the city lies in the state's wind-borne debris region, which governs new windows, doors, roof connections and additions. On lots in FEMA flood zones, a renovation or addition that crosses the substantial improvement threshold can require elevation and flood-resistant construction, so flood status is checked before design begins.
The climate shapes the details as well. We specify moisture-resistant board and porcelain in wet areas, size ventilation correctly, and replace aging cast iron drains and outdated wiring while walls are open. Storm season shapes the calendar too: exterior and structural phases are timed with the forecast in mind, and the site is secured whenever a hurricane threatens.
General Contractor
Larger Boca residences and country club estates often involve architects, interior designers, custom millwork, imported stone, specialty lighting, smart home systems and premium appliance suites. MIA coordinates every one of those players, orders long-lead items early enough to arrive on time and shields expensive finishes throughout construction.
Private communities add review committees, gate access rules and restricted work hours, and we plan around all three from the start. A detailed selection log keeps every finish matched to what you approved, and your project manager sends progress photos whenever you can't be on site.
Our Process
A defined process separates a calm project from a chaotic one. This is the path every MIA general contracting job follows from first call to closeout:
We tour the home, talk through goals and budget, and flag any structural, permitting or flood zone questions that could shape the design early.
Layouts come together with a free 3D design where helpful, followed by a written scope that defines exactly what will and won't be built.
An itemized estimate and written agreement list the schedule, allowances and milestone payments, so nothing about cost or timing surprises you once construction starts.
We finalize drawings, pull permits, record the Notice of Commencement and submit any association applications, running them in parallel to protect your start date.
Our project manager schedules and supervises every trade, passes each inspection and sends you updates, so you always know what happened and what's next.
After the final inspection, we walk the punch list with you, deliver lien releases and hand over permits, warranties and manuals in one package. From start to finish, one person knows the schedule, the budget and the next milestone, so you never chase answers across five different trades.
Hiring a general contractor means choosing who answers for your home for months at a time. Here is what Boca Raton homeowners get with MIA:
MIA holds Florida's Certified General Contractor license CGC1535875 plus its Certified Plumbing Contractor license CFC1434602, meaning structure and plumbing both fall under our credentials.
Design, permitting, construction and plumbing stay with one company, so there is never a question about who is responsible when something needs a fix.
Itemized pricing, written change orders and payments tied to completed milestones keep the budget visible, letting you approve every dollar before it is spent.
MIA's team works from our Boca Raton base on W Rogers Circle, so site visits, inspections and questions are often handled the same day.
City and county permits, HOA and condo applications, and Community Appearance Board reviews are handled by MIA, so approvals never become your second job.
Homeowners have given MIA a 5.0-star rating across 213 Google reviews, and MIA has held BBB Accreditation since 2025, which you can verify online.
General Contractor
MIA builds in houses, townhomes and condo units citywide, from East Boca, Old Floresta, Boca Villas and the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club area to Spanish River, Boca Square, Camino Gardens and downtown, and out west to Woodfield Country Club, Boca Pointe, Polo Club, Broken Sound and Boca West. Projects in Delray Beach, Coral Springs, Highland Beach, Parkland and Deerfield Beach are welcome too.
Each pocket of the city brings its own rules. A 1970s house near Boca Villas may need new wiring and plumbing mid-renovation, an Intracoastal waterfront lot may need flood zone review before an addition, and a West Boca club home usually needs its community's design committee to sign off before exterior work. Knowing this upfront keeps the schedule intact.
5.0 ★ across 280+ verified Google reviews · BBB Accredited
They did a big remodeling project, a new kitchen, two bathrooms, a full roof replacement, and a new pergola. The kitchen came out beautiful, the bathrooms look completely different, and the process was organized from beginning to end. The team handled the work, permits, and inspections and kept us updated throughout.
Diego L.
South Florida
We gave our home a complete makeover, new porcelain flooring throughout, lighting upgrades, a full kitchen transformation, a custom entertainment wall, and a master bathroom renovation. The entire renovation took just over three months and every day we are reminded it was worth it.
Wendy M.
South Florida
MIA remodeled our property completely, two bathrooms, new vinyl flooring throughout, and a beautiful kitchen. Everything turned out better than we imagined. The quality is outstanding, pricing was fair, and the communication was excellent at every step.
Martica B.
South Florida
Planning a renovation, addition or major remodel? Tell us what you have in mind, and we'll visit, assess the property and return a clear plan, a realistic schedule and an itemized estimate, with no pressure and no obligation. Bring your ideas, photos or plans to the first meeting, which is free. We'll explain the scope, the permits involved and the smartest way to build it. Our office answers every inquiry by the following business day. MIA Remodeling Contractors, Boca Raton 6560 W Rogers Circle, Suite 27, Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 264-5385 / Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM FAQ section The first 3 questions come from Google's People Also Ask box for "general contractor boca raton fl". Every answer is under 60 words. Use the same text in the FAQPage schema.
FAQs
It depends on the project and the contract type. Fixed-price contracts set one price for a defined scope. Cost-plus contracts charge actual costs plus an agreed management fee or percentage. Most estimates also include allowances for finishes. MIA provides an itemized estimate after your consultation so you can see exactly where the money goes.
Payments should follow a written schedule tied to completed milestones, such as permit approval, rough-in inspections, cabinet installation and final completion. Avoid paying a large share upfront, ask for lien releases from subcontractors and suppliers as you pay, and make sure every change order is priced and signed before the work is done.
Don't offer to skip permits to save money, don't agree to cash deals without a written contract, and don't hide your real budget. Sharing an honest budget range helps a good contractor recommend the right scope and materials instead of guessing.
Search the contractor's name or license number on the Florida DBPR license lookup at MyFloridaLicense.com. Confirm the license is active and matches the company on your contract. MIA's licenses are Certified General Contractor CGC1535875 and Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC1434602.
For most projects involving structural changes, additions, plumbing, electrical or multiple trades, yes. Florida allows owner-builder permits in some cases, but the homeowner then takes on legal responsibility for the work, the trades and code compliance. A licensed general contractor carries that responsibility for you.
Yes. MIA confirms whether your address is permitted by the City of Boca Raton or Palm Beach County, prepares drawings, pulls permits, records the Notice of Commencement when required, and schedules every inspection. HOA and condo approvals are handled too.
A change order is a written document that adds, removes or modifies work after the contract is signed, with the cost and schedule impact stated. At MIA, every change is priced and approved by you in writing before the work happens, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
MIA focuses on residential renovations in Boca Raton and also takes on remodeling projects for businesses. Call (561) 264-5385 to talk through your project and scope.
