Service area
Building Across Broward County & Boca Raton
We build home additions, second-story additions, ADUs and new homes in 20 cities across Broward County and Boca Raton.
- State Certified General ContractorLicense CGC1528422
- Seven Florida contractor licensesGC, A/C, plumbing, roofing, utility, solar, pool/spa
- Serving Broward County and Boca RatonSince 2019 · Licensed and insured
Where most of our work is
Six cities, from Boca Raton in the north to Hollywood in the south. Each page covers who issues permits there and the local rules that shape an addition.
- Fort LauderdalePostwar neighborhoods, historic districts and about 165 miles of waterways.Permits, local rules and what we build
- Boca RatonHistoric Old Floresta and Pearl City, and a barrier island.Permits, local rules and what we build
- ParklandNewer homes, estate lots and more than 40 HOAs.Permits, local rules and what we build
- Coral SpringsA master-planned city with its own roof and paint-color rules.Permits, local rules and what we build
- DavieA rural, equestrian town of one-acre lots and 165 miles of trails.Permits, local rules and what we build
- HollywoodA 1920s planned city with mid-century homes, and two of our projects.Permits, local rules and what we build
Also serving
We also build in these 14 cities.
- Coconut CreekLandscaped communities from the 1980s and 1990s, including Wynmoor.
- Cooper CityA small city of owner-occupied single-family homes.
- Deerfield BeachOn the ocean, the Hillsboro River and the Intracoastal.
- Lauderdale-by-the-SeaA barrier-island town about six blocks wide.
- Lighthouse PointCanal-front homes from the 1950s and 1960s, with ocean access.
- Oakland ParkLake neighborhoods just north of Fort Lauderdale.
- Pembroke PinesA large suburban city built mostly in the 1980s and 1990s.
- PlantationOne-acre beginnings, Plantation Acres and homes from the 1960s to the 1990s.
- Pompano BeachThree miles of beach and many tidal waterways.
- Southwest RanchesA semi-rural town of one-acre-plus lots and horse ranches.
- SunriseFrom Sunrise Golf Village to the edge of the Everglades.
- TamaracBegan as an active-adult community; association rules are common.
- WestonA master-planned city where most homes are in an HOA.
- Wilton ManorsThe Island City, ringed by the forks of the Middle River.
Featured projects
In design and pre-construction
Second-Story Addition in Fort Lauderdale
About 600–650 sq ft
View project: Second-Story Addition in Fort LauderdaleUpcoming project · Entering construction
New Townhomes in Hollywood
4 townhomes
View project: Wilson Living Townhomes in Hollywood
What changes from city to city
Each city issues its own permits
Building permits for an addition, ADU or new home come from the city or town you build in, and each has its own forms, online portal and review process. Harris Contracting coordinates permitting with the municipality and the design professionals, whichever city you are in.
Broward builds to the High Velocity Hurricane Zone
Every Broward County city sits inside Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which sets the strictest wind requirements in the Florida Building Code. Boca Raton, in Palm Beach County, is outside it, but new structure there is still engineered for South Florida wind loads.
Flood zones matter near the water
On coastal and canal-front lots, the FEMA flood zone can set how high a new floor has to sit and, on larger projects, whether the existing home has to be brought up to current flood standards.
HOAs often have a say
In master-planned communities an addition usually needs the homeowners association’s architectural approval as well as a city permit.
What customers are saying about us
Don’t just take our word for it!
"Big thanks to Calvin and his entire crew for the work they did for me on my Dad's house. Always professional while there, quality work, and finished on time as promised. Would highly recommend."
"Calvin and the team at Harris Contracting completed 2 significant remodeling projects at my home. The first was a bathroom remodel and the second was the installation of a second floor mezzanine. I was impressed with the teams responsiveness and overall quality of the work. We had a few bumps along the way, but Calvin ensured any issues were addressed promptly. They showed up when agreed and also worked into the evenings and some weekend days to make sure the projects stayed on track. Having experienced some very difficult and unprofessional contractors in Florida, Harris Contracting are professional company, charging a fair price and delivered on my expectations. Recommended."
"Great company to work with, very professional. I will be doing more business with Calvin for sure. If you’re looking to get work done and not have to worry he is your contractor!"
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