National Award Winning Certified Professional Constructor
Why J. F. Smith Building Contractors?
Proudly serving Pine Island, Matlacha, Captiva and Sanibel since 1986
We are a full-service general contractor providing design-build and construction management services to the coastal areas of Lee County.
The hallmark of our business philosophy has been the firm belief that we must provide every client with an attractive project of superior design and construction at a price that represents a good value in the market.
Since its inception over 35 years ago, the company has been responsible for the creation and renovation of over 250 custom residences, as well as several multi-family and commercial projects, throughout Southwest and Central Florida.
Focused Coastal Community Expertise
Our projects have typically ranged from $300,000 to over $10,000,000 across several counties in our state, but in 1992, we decided to limit our range of operations to the coastal areas of Pine Island, Captiva and Sanibel in order to focus our resources more effectively.
Most recently we have targeted the historic community of Matlacha, along with Greater Pine Island, as our desired geographic range because this is where we started over 30 years ago.
It is nice to work so close to home again!
Homes of Distinction
Founded in 1986, specializes in building and remodeling fine homes in some of Florida’s most established coastal neighborhoods.
Being primarily a design-build firm, we work with architectural and interior designers throughout the design and construction process to create a home truly personalized to the needs and lifestyles of each of our clients.
Through our involvement and control of the project from its inception, we are able to apply our practical knowledge and experience to the design and construction processes to ensure that our client receives the most value from their homebuilding or remodeling endeavor.
- Custom Homes
- Old Florida Style Homes
- Piling Foundations
- Historic Renovations
- Remodeling in Flood Zones
- Indoor Air Quality Priority
Commercial Contractors
In our Commercial Division, we specialize in working with engineers, planners, and architects in a design-build capacity to help our clients navigate the myriad of governmental regulations that will affect their proposed commercial construction endeavor.
Using decades of experience and networking in Lee County, we can best assemble a team of professionals to help our clients position their project in their market area as soon as possible.
Projects with fast-track schedules, restricted site conditions and innovative design requirements have been our forte.
- Business Offices
- Medical Office Centers
- Retail Shopping Centers
- Self-Storage Facilities
- Restaurants
- Multi-Family
Florida's Finest Building Projects
From custom waterfront homes complementing Old Florida traditions to large-scale commercial renovations and specialty builds, we deliver exceptional quality across a diverse portfolio.
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Our Quality Promise
We redefine excellence to meet your project requirements
Our designers, tradesmen, and material suppliers know and respect that we have a keen eye for detail, and they accept the challenge to produce or provide a superior product.
Whether we are building a small coastal cottage, a large luxury residence, or a complex commercial center, we produce the same high-quality workmanship, and we demand of ourselves a finished product that we will be proud to call “ours”.
At J. F. Smith, we intend to provide the superior service, knowledge, and value our clients deserve in the creation of their new home or business project, as our reputation will always be built upon their lasting satisfaction.
Real Stories. Real Homes. Real Craftsmanship
My wife and I have worked with the J. F. Smith Company for several years in the remodeling of two houses which we own in Captiva and Sanibel. We have always found the company to be professional in its dealings. Their construction work is high quality, and we have always been satisfied with the final product. They are responsive to requests and pleasant to work with. If you choose to do business with J. F. Smith, I believe that you will be pleased with their work and with your relationship.
Joe Smith built a house for us on Pine Island in 2016. Joe is a homeowner’s dream builder. He knows Florida design and construction inside and out. He leads you to the best suppliers of materials and equipment for your budget. Joe is very budget conscious….no promises are made which he can’t keep. He is a person of high integrity you can count on. You will make no mistake in placing your trust and confidence here.
We relied on Joe for everything... Scheduling the whole thing on a tight time frame without a detailed plan. ...The people he brought to us were first rate...We are so proud of our project and feel that the investment and decisions that we made were the right ones with Joe's help and leadership!! ...every guest we have had to the cottages have been impressed by the quality and thoughtfulness behind every detail. We are so grateful to Joe and the quality craftsmen who were the key to our success. Five Stars!
We are very thankful that Joe Smith is building our house. He is a perfectionist and at the same time professional, patient and persistent; all things we value in a contractor. With 30 years of experience in Lee County, he has developed great relations with his subcontractors and they do whatever is needed to produce a quality home.
J. F. Smith Contractors is in the process of building our cottage in Matlacha. My full time residence is in Georgia, so I have left much of the autonomy to Joe and have been pleased with his decision making and dedication to our cottage. His suggestions have helped shape our cottage into a quaint, airy space that my family will enjoy for years. He and his staff have consistently shown a high level of responsiveness and respect throughout the entire process. I highly recommend J. F. Smith Building Contractors!
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