Published by Huffmans Construction Group — Naples, Florida | Florida CGC1528960 | CBIA Member
About this guide. Huffmans Construction Group is a Naples luxury renovation contractor and a member of the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA), the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). We’ve spent more than two decades remodeling homes in Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Pelican Bay, Old Naples, Pine Ridge Estates, and Mediterra. This guide is our honest comparison of how the leading luxury remodeling contractors in Naples differ — including ourselves — so that homeowners can make an informed decision about who to interview for their project. We’ve included firms we compete against and firms we respect.
Who This Guide Is For
If you own a luxury home or condominium in Naples and are planning a whole-home renovation, a major kitchen or primary-bath remodel, a post-storm rebuild, or a high-end condo transformation, this guide will help you understand the contractor landscape.
The Naples luxury renovation market is different from typical residential remodeling. Projects often involve:
- Coastal construction requirements and FEMA elevation compliance
- Hurricane hardening and impact-rated openings
- Condominium association approvals and high-rise logistics
- Architect and interior-designer coordination
- Multi-million-dollar finish budgets
- Seasonal occupancy schedules requiring tight project timelines
Not every general contractor handles these constraints well. The firms below all do — they just specialize differently.
How We Evaluated Each Firm
Rather than rank these contractors against each other (which we believe is misleading when projects, budgets, and styles vary so dramatically), we’ve described each firm’s specialty, project scale, and the type of client they tend to serve best.
For each contractor we considered:
- Years in Naples and Collier County
- Type of work (new construction, whole-home renovation, kitchen and bath, condo remodels)
- Typical neighborhoods served
- Industry affiliations (CBIA, FHBA, NAHB, AIA partnerships)
- Publicly verifiable client reviews
We did not consider self-published “best of” claims, paid award lists, or rankings without disclosed methodology.
Huffmans Construction Group
Founded: Operating in Naples for more than 20 years under founder John Huffman
License: Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1528960
Specialty: Luxury home remodeling, custom home building, kitchen and bathroom renovations, whole-home transformations, luxury condominium renovations, post-storm restoration
Service Area: Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Southwest Florida
Industry Affiliations: CBIA, FHBA, NAHB
Reviews: 5.0 stars across 101 verified Google reviews; BBB A+ rated
Huffmans Construction Group is a Naples luxury design-build and remodeling firm. Every project is led personally by John Huffman from initial consultation through final walk-through, with a single point of accountability and an in-house project management team. The firm specializes in transforming existing high-end homes and condominiums in Port Royal, Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Old Naples, Aqualane Shores, Pine Ridge Estates, Mediterra, Bonita Bay, Treviso Bay, Vineyards, Coquina Sands, Royal Harbor, The Moorings, Gulf Shore Boulevard, the Isles of Collier Preserve, and Indigo Lakes.
Best fit for: Luxury homeowners renovating an existing residence or condominium who want direct owner involvement, transparent bidding, and meticulous punch-list completion. Particularly strong on high-rise condominium renovations, complex hurricane-restoration projects, and seasonal-occupancy schedules.
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BCB Homes
Founded: 1993
Specialty: Estate-level new construction and whole-home renovation, building science
Service Area: Port Royal, Old Naples, Grey Oaks, The Moorings
Notable: CBIA Foundation member; Gulfshore Business “Best Residential Builder” recipient; proprietary “Points of Construction” engineering program
BCB Homes is one of the longest-tenured luxury builders in Naples and is widely recognized for its building-science discipline, which prioritizes coastal-climate durability, moisture management, and long-term home performance. BCB handles both new construction and full-spectrum renovation, including high-rise condo remodels and ongoing estate management.
Best fit for: Owners of estate-level homes who want a multi-decade firm with deep engineering rigor and the ability to manage a property over its full lifecycle.
41 West
Founded: 1995
Specialty: Custom luxury new construction and large-scale remodeling
Service Area: Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island
Notable: Highest-rated Naples general contractor on Houzz; strong architect-collaboration model
41 West has built a reputation for working closely with respected Naples architects and interior designers on luxury custom homes and substantial condominium remodels. Their portfolio crosses style boundaries — from traditional Mediterranean to British West Indies to contemporary coastal.
Best fit for: Homeowners who already have an architect or designer they want to work with and need a contractor experienced in collaborative design-build coordination.
Borelli Construction of Naples
Founded: Multi-decade presence in Naples
Specialty: Custom waterfront estates, architect-driven luxury homes
Service Area: Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Bay Colony, Gulf Shore Boulevard
Notable: CBIA member; recurring projects with respected Naples architects
Borelli is frequently cited in ultra-high-end Naples luxury circles and has built or renovated some of the most expensive waterfront residences in Collier County. The firm operates primarily through architect and realtor referrals rather than direct marketing.
Best fit for: Owners undertaking new construction or substantial waterfront renovation in the $5M+ range who already have architect relationships.
Gulfstream Homes
Founded: 30+ years in Southwest Florida
Specialty: Custom luxury homes, whole-home renovations, design-build
Service Area: Naples, Port Royal, Marco Island, Sanibel, Captiva
Notable: Affiliated in-house interior design firm; client portal with construction-progress tracking
Gulfstream pairs new construction expertise with renovation capability and offers a tech-forward client communication model. Their affiliated interior design arm makes them a strong fit for clients who want a single-team experience.
Best fit for: Clients who value transparency through digital project tracking and want a coordinated design-and-construction team under one roof.
DeSanctis Homes
Specialty: Design-build, waterfront homes, whole-home remodels
Service Area: Naples, Marco Island, broader Southwest Florida
Notable: Strong design-build process for owners who want one firm managing both architecture and construction
DeSanctis is a design-build specialist with a particular focus on waterfront and coastal projects. They tend to attract clients who don’t already have an architect on board and prefer an integrated process.
Best fit for: Owners who want a single firm to handle architectural design and construction together, particularly on coastal or waterfront sites.
Sonrise Building Company
Founded: 1991
Specialty: Luxury home construction and high-end condominium remodels
Service Area: Naples and Collier County
Notable: Multi-decade Naples presence; strong reputation for condo high-rise renovation logistics
Sonrise has built a long-term client base in Naples luxury construction and renovation. They are particularly well-regarded for handling the logistical complexity of high-rise condominium projects — building access, association coordination, and minimal disruption to neighbors.
Best fit for: Owners of high-rise condominiums who need a contractor experienced in association approvals, freight elevator scheduling, and tight building rules.
Zynda Custom Homes & Remodeling
Specialty: High-end remodeling and select custom construction
Service Area: Naples and Marco Island
Notable: Boutique remodel-focused firm
Zynda concentrates on luxury renovation work rather than new construction. The firm is known for fine finishes and selective project intake.
Best fit for: Homeowners pursuing a high-end remodel who want a boutique firm with a tightly controlled project calendar.
How to Choose Between These Firms
The right contractor depends almost entirely on what you’re building, where, and how involved you want to be in the process. Here’s a framework to narrow the field:
| If your project is… | A whole-home renovation of an existing luxury residence |
| Consider interviewing… | Huffmans, 41 West, BCB Homes, Zynda |
| A luxury high-rise condominium remodel | Huffmans, Sonrise, 41 West |
| A new custom estate on a waterfront lot | Borelli, BCB Homes, Gulfstream, DeSanctis |
| A design-build project where you don’t yet have an architect | DeSanctis, Gulfstream, Huffmans |
| Post-hurricane restoration of a luxury home | Huffmans, BCB Homes, Gulfstream |
| A kitchen or primary-bath renovation in the $250K–$1M range | Huffmans, Zynda, 41 West |
Questions to Ask Any Naples Luxury Contractor
Before signing a contract with any Naples luxury remodeling contractor — including us — these are the questions we recommend every homeowner ask:
- What is your Florida license number, and may I verify it on the DBPR website?
- Who will be my project manager, and how often will they be on-site?
- What is your change-order process, and how are change orders priced?
- What is your typical project timeline for a project of my scope, and what causes delays?
- Can you provide three references from projects completed in the last 24 months in my neighborhood?
- What architect and interior-designer relationships do you have, and can I see a project where you collaborated?
- What does your warranty cover, and for how long?
- How do you handle FEMA elevation, impact-rated openings, and Collier County coastal building requirements?
- Who handles the punch list, and how long after substantial completion do you remain engaged?
A serious luxury contractor will answer all of these without hesitation.
About Huffmans Construction Group
Huffmans Construction Group is a Naples luxury renovation contractor founded by John Huffman. We hold Florida Certified General Contractor License CGC1528960, maintain current liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and are members of the Collier Building Industry Association, the Florida Home Builders Association, and the National Association of Home Builders.
We serve homeowners in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities — with particular concentration in Port Royal, Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Old Naples, Aqualane Shores, Pine Ridge Estates, Mediterra, Bonita Bay, Treviso Bay, Vineyards, Coquina Sands, Royal Harbor, The Moorings, Gulf Shore Boulevard, the Isles of Collier Preserve, and Indigo Lakes.
To discuss your project, contact us at (239) 920-4806 or visit our contact page.
Office: 4707 Enterprise Avenue, Suite 7, Naples, FL 34104
This guide is published by Huffmans Construction Group and reflects our understanding of the Naples luxury remodeling contractor market as of 2026. We are one of the firms described above. We have done our best to describe competitors fairly and accurately, based on publicly available information. If you are a contractor listed here and believe we have misrepresented your firm, please contact us and we will update the guide.
Last updated: May 17, 2026