Remodeling Contractor in Stuart, FL
Elite Home Improvements Group, LLC remodels homes throughout Stuart and Martin County, working from our Port St. Lucie showroom about twenty minutes north. We hold Florida general contractor license CGC1529124, we self perform with our own crew, and we handle kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, countertops, cabinets, condos, and whole home remodels under one contract. Stuart’s older waterfront housing stock comes with realities a newer home does not have, and knowing them before demolition is the difference between a project that stays on schedule and one that does not. Call (772) 666-3459 for a free in home estimate anywhere in Stuart.
Remodeling Older and Waterfront Homes in Stuart, FL
Stuart is an older town than most of the Treasure Coast, and that shapes every remodel here. North River Shores dates to the 1950s. Much of Sewall’s Point was built between the 1960s and the 1990s. Downtown’s historic district is older still. Compared to the newer construction inland, Stuart homes carry a specific set of conditions, and we would rather find them during the estimate than after demolition.
They sit on concrete slabs, so relocating a shower drain, a toilet, or a sink means trenching and rerouting through the slab, permitted and inspected. Many have CBS block exterior walls, which changes how electrical and venting get routed. Electrical panels sized for how people lived in 1975 are frequently undersized for a modern kitchen, recessed lighting, and a home office running at once. Popcorn ceilings are common and, in homes of a certain age, need testing before they come down. And original galvanized or polybutylene supply lines are worth replacing while the walls are already open, because doing it later means opening them again.
The waterfront adds its own layer. Canal and riverfront homes in Rocky Point, Sewall’s Point, and along the St. Lucie River live in salt air, and it is relentless on hinges, fixtures, hardware, and metal frames. We specify finishes that survive it rather than ones that look right for a season. Humidity drives the rest of the material list, which is why porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank belong in a Stuart home and laminate and solid hardwood generally do not.
A note on the market: Stuart skews older and more established than much of the coast. Sewall’s Point’s median age is over 60. That is why tub to shower conversions, curbless entries, grab bars, and walk in showers are among the most requested projects we take on here, and why they are worth planning into a bathroom remodel even for homeowners who do not need them yet.
Remodeling Services We Provide in Stuart, FL
Everything we build in Port St. Lucie, we build in Stuart, under one contract with one licensed team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Stuart
Bathroom Remodeling and Walk-In Showers in Stuart
Flooring Installation in Stuart
Countertops, Backsplashes, and Cabinets for Stuart Kitchens
Whole Home and Condo Remodeling in Stuart
Why Stuart Homeowners Choose Elite for Remodeling
We Know What Older Stuart Homes Hide
Slab plumbing, undersized panels, popcorn ceilings, original supply lines. We walk the house and tell you what is coming before you commit, not after demolition.
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Look us up with the Florida DBPR before you hire us. Structural work, plumbing relocation, and panel upgrades are not jobs for an unlicensed contractor.
Materials Chosen for Coastal Homes
Salt air and humidity drive what we spec on the water. Finishes that survive the environment, not ones that look right for one season.
A Showroom Twenty Minutes Away
Compare cabinets, full quartz and granite slabs, tile, and flooring in person at our Port St. Lucie showroom, a short drive up from Stuart.
Our Remodeling Process in Stuart
Every Elite project in Stuart follows the same four steps, from your free in home estimate through final inspection.
Step 01 — Free In Home Estimate
We come to your Stuart home, measure, look at the slab, the panel, and the plumbing, and give you a written estimate at no cost.
Step 02 — Design and Material Selection
You choose cabinetry, stone, tile, and flooring at our Port St. Lucie showroom, about twenty minutes north, with design consultation included.
Step 03 — Permits and Build
We pull the required permits with Martin County or the City of Stuart, sequence the trades, and manage every phase with our own crew.
Step 04 — Inspection and Walkthrough
Permitted work is inspected, and we walk the finished space with you before we close out.
Stuart Neighborhoods We Remodel Homes In
We remodel homes throughout Stuart and the surrounding Martin County communities, including the waterfront and canal neighborhoods of Rocky Point, Sewall’s Point, and North River Shores, the historic downtown district near the Riverwalk, the golf and country club communities on the south side, and the condo buildings on Hutchinson Island. We also work regularly in Palm City just across the St. Lucie River, Jensen Beach to the north, and Hobe Sound to the south.
Stuart Remodeling Reviews from Martin County Homeowners
Frequently Asked Questions About Remodeling in Stuart
Do you serve Stuart and all of Martin County?
Yes. We remodel homes throughout Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and the rest of Martin County, working from our Port St. Lucie showroom about twenty minutes north. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, countertops, cabinets, condos, and whole home remodels, all under one contract with a licensed general contractor.
Do I need a permit to remodel a home in Stuart?
Usually yes. Remodeling that moves plumbing, adds electrical circuits, or changes the layout requires a permit from the City of Stuart or Martin County, depending on where the property sits. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections as part of the project. Permitted work protects your insurance coverage and your home’s value at resale.
What should I expect remodeling an older Stuart home?
Older Stuart homes, many built between the 1950s and 1990s, commonly have slab plumbing that limits how far fixtures can move, CBS block walls, electrical panels undersized for modern use, popcorn ceilings that need testing before removal, and original galvanized or polybutylene supply lines worth replacing while walls are open. We identify all of it during the estimate rather than after demolition.
Do you remodel waterfront and canal homes in Stuart?
Yes. Salt air in Rocky Point, Sewall’s Point, and along the St. Lucie River is hard on hinges, fixtures, hardware, and metal frames, so we specify finishes built to survive it. Humidity also drives the material list, which is why porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank hold up in coastal Stuart homes and laminate and solid hardwood generally do not.
Do you remodel condos in Stuart and on Hutchinson Island?
Yes, and we handle the association layer along with the remodel: board approvals, certificates of insurance naming the association, sound rated flooring requirements, elevator scheduling, and approved work hours. That layer is why many contractors avoid condo work, and handling it is part of our job.
How far is your showroom from Stuart?
Our showroom at 1649 SW Biltmore Street in Port St. Lucie is roughly twenty minutes north of Stuart, open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM. Stuart homeowners come up regularly to compare cabinets, full quartz and granite slabs, tile, and flooring in person before anything is ordered. [VERIFY DRIVE TIME]
Get a Free Remodeling Estimate in Stuart
Start with a free in home estimate and an honest read on what your house will allow. We will tell you what the project involves, what it will cost, and how long it will take before you commit to anything. Call (772) 666-3459 or reach out through our contact page.