A whole home renovation in Fort Myers, FL typically runs about $150,000 to $600,000, or roughly $100 to $300 per square foot depending on scope and finishes, with high end Naples renovations running well above that. J.M. Fortunato Construction is a family owned Southwest Florida remodeling project coordinator that plans and runs your renovation end to end with our team and trusted, licensed trade partners.
What should whole home renovation cost in Fort Myers, FL? That depends on how far you take the scope, the materials you select, and what condition things are in now. This page lays out typical local pricing, the cost drivers that matter, and the way we manage the job end to end.
Fort Myers is the historic anchor of Lee County, from the Edison and Ford winter estates and the royal palms of McGregor Boulevard to a fast growing ring of newer subdivisions. The housing mix spans a full century, so projects range from careful updates in older neighborhoods to open plan conversions in 1990s and 2000s homes. Recent hurricane seasons have pushed many owners to pair remodeling with hardening upgrades like impact windows.
The typical Fort Myers home dates to around 2001 per Census data, roughly 25 years of Florida sun, storms, and daily use. The market covers about 47,068 homes, and the median value sits near $351,600. Those numbers are the starting point for how we plan whole home renovation projects in Fort Myers. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Pricing a whole home renovation in Fort Myers, FL comes down to scale: the square footage involved, how much of the structure changes, and the finish level you are after. The ranges below show where projects typically land, and a consultation with a detailed scope produces your exact figure.
| Renovation scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic whole home refresh | $100,000 to $200,000 |
| Full renovation, updated layout | $200,000 to $400,000 |
| High end renovation with structural changes | $400,000 to $700,000 |
| Luxury estate renovation | $700,000 and up |
Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free estimate is exact.
J.M. Fortunato Construction measures your project and gives you a clear written estimate at no cost.
We are a local remodeling project coordinator and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:
The renovations that go smoothly in Fort Myers, FL are the ones planned around Florida reality: permits take time, materials have lead times, and the storm season runs June through November. Owners who summer up north often hand over the house for those months and return to a finished renovation. J.M. Fortunato Construction coordinates every trade from start to finish, with budget and schedule visible in your owner portal from anywhere.
J.M. Fortunato Construction works across the Fort Myers area, including:
Start with a free consultation. J.M. Fortunato Construction visits your Fort Myers, FL home, learns your goals, and follows up with a clear scope and budget approach, with no obligation.
A whole home renovation in Fort Myers, FL usually runs about $150,000 to $600,000, or roughly $100 to $300 per square foot, with luxury estate renovations running higher. Square footage, structural work, and finish level drive the number, so a consultation and detailed scope from J.M. Fortunato Construction give you an exact figure.
Most whole home renovations in Fort Myers, FL take about four to twelve months depending on size, structural work, and permitting. J.M. Fortunato Construction builds a realistic schedule up front and coordinates every trade to hold it.
Yes, and it is one of the most common ways J.M. Fortunato Construction works. We coordinate the full renovation on your behalf and keep milestones, photos, and the budget live in your owner portal, so you can be away for the season and return to a finished home with no surprises.
A project coordinator plans the project, lines up every trade, keeps the budget and schedule on track, arranges permitting and inspections, and is your single accountable point of contact from first sketch to final reveal. J.M. Fortunato Construction runs your renovation this way so you are never chasing trades yourself.
Both, and we are transparent about it. J.M. Fortunato Construction coordinates the renovation with our own team and trusted, licensed and insured trade partners we have worked with for years, so every part of the home is in skilled hands under one accountable coordinator.
As your project coordinator, J.M. Fortunato Construction handles every part of your project. Our own team does the hands on work, and any trade that requires a license, such as plumbing, roofing, or electrical, is performed by licensed and insured partners we coordinate, so it is always done to code by licensed professionals. The work is backed by a workmanship warranty.
For many Southwest Florida owners, renovating the home and location they already love beats buying and moving in a competitive market. J.M. Fortunato Construction helps you weigh the scope and cost of a renovation against your goals during a no obligation consultation.
Sometimes, depending on the scope. J.M. Fortunato Construction can phase the work so parts of the home stay livable, or plan the project around a season when you are away. We map this out with you before construction starts.
The median Fort Myers home was built around 2001 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 25 or more years old. That is the age where kitchens, baths, and major systems come due for a real update, and it is the work J.M. Fortunato Construction plans and coordinates every week.
Fort Myers is the historic anchor of Lee County, from the Edison and Ford winter estates and the royal palms of McGregor Boulevard to a fast growing ring of newer subdivisions. J.M. Fortunato Construction plans around those specifics from the first visit.
Local, licensed and insured, and accountable from the first visit to the final walkthrough. Tell us about your project and we will give you a clear written estimate at no cost.
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