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What makes MDI different for a luxury kitchen renovation?
We coordinate layout, construction, trades, lighting, stone, finishes, and cabinetry as one project. Our relationship with MDI Luxury Cabinetry provides a direct path from cabinet design through installation.
Do you provide custom cabinetry and RTA cabinet lines?
Yes. Projects can include custom kitchens, vanities, closets, built-ins, bars, pantries, hidden storage, and select RTA collections. Explore kitchen remodeling.
What is included in a high-end bathroom remodel?
A complete scope may include layout changes, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, waterproofing, tile, stone, lighting, cabinetry, glass, fixtures, permits, and inspections. See bathroom remodeling.
Can you reconfigure an existing home without rebuilding everything?
Often, yes. We improve circulation and room layouts, integrate built-ins, add hidden spaces, and unify finishes while preserving what still works. Explore whole-home renovations.
Do you handle bars, wall units, outdoor kitchens, windows, doors, and stairs?
Yes. These may be part of a larger renovation or a focused custom project, including illuminated built-ins, architectural bars, coastal outdoor spaces, and integrated LED details. See custom built-in wall units for storage, media and lighting considerations.
Can MDI manage permits and inspections?
Yes. Within our construction scope, we coordinate applicable documents, licensed trades, inspections and corrections, and project closeout. See permit assistance.
How do FEMA rules affect coastal renovations?
Flood-zone projects may be evaluated under local substantial-damage and substantial-improvement requirements. The municipality determines valuation, documents, and approvals. Read about FEMA and storm permitting.
How do contractor overhead and profit affect floodplain cost worksheets?
The Pinellas County cost-breakdown instructions specify a 10% minimum profit/overhead entry for contractors. Confirm the applicable form with the property’s jurisdiction. The worksheet entry does not set the contractor’s agreed fee. See our contractor overhead and profit guide for the distinction.
What is MDI Custom Homes’ exact Florida license?
MDI Custom Homes is a Florida Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1267559. Google may show “general contractor” as a broad category, but our website identifies the actual license accurately.
Do you perform structural modifications, additions, or new construction?
Yes, selectively. Our main focus remains high-end renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home transformations. Learn about structural modifications, additions and new-home construction.
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Luxury work requires a plan that resolves construction, cabinetry, trades, permits, inspections, and finish details before they become expensive surprises.
Important: The jurisdiction controls project and permit requirements. Property-specific answers require review of the site, documents, and local rules.