Start a project

Tell us about it. See where the price lands.

A few quick questions, one at a time. Guesses are fine, and "Not sure" is always an answer. For many projects you'll see a price range before we ask for your name.

Where is the project?

We start with the address so we know which city or county's rules apply. You don't need to know that part: we look it up.

What would you like built?

Pick the closest one. You can add more detail later.

Is anyone living in the home right now?

We ask everyone. It decides what kind of work we can do there.
Does RLW Management manage this property?RLW Management and RLW Builders share an owner, so we ask everyone.
Whose name is the property in?The owner signs the paperwork. We tell you exactly what to sign, and when.
Is the property for sale right now?

The details

About how big, and where? Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Which side of the house does it go on?As you look at the house from the street.
Which part of that wall?Standing in the yard, facing that wall.
0 if it's right against the house. A guess is fine.
Attached to the house, or standing on its own?
What kind of roof?
Ceiling fans or lights?

About how big, and where? Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Which side of the house does it go on?As you look at the house from the street.
Which part of that wall?Standing in the yard, facing that wall.
0 if it's right against the house. A guess is fine.
How thick?
Can a concrete truck drive close to the spot?Fences and soft ground can block it. That's fine: we can pump it over.
What will sit on it?

About how big, and where? Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Which side of the house does it go on?As you look at the house from the street.
Which part of that wall?Standing in the yard, facing that wall.
0 if it's right against the house. A guess is fine.
One or two steps up is about a foot.
What kind of boards?
Attached to the house, or standing on its own?At a mobile or manufactured home, decks stand on their own.
Steps or a ramp down to the yard?A ramp needs about 12 ft of length for every foot of height.
Skirting around the bottom of the deck?Panels that close in the space under the deck.
Have exact measurements? (optional, for builders and designers)
What is the soil like where the deck goes?Most of Lake County is sandy. Skip it if you are not sure.

About how big? Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Screen roof, or a solid roof?
Is there already a concrete patio where it will go?

A few quick counts. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

What kind of job is it?
How many stories is the house?
Have exact measurements? (optional, for builders and designers)
For example "two 36 by 60 windows". Skip it if not: we measure every one.
Width + width + height + height for every opening, in feet.

About how big, and where? Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Which side of the house does it go on?As you look at the house from the street.
Which part of that wall?Standing in the yard, facing that wall.
0 if it's right against the house. A guess is fine.
What is it for?
Will it need power or water?

What needs doing? Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

It's on the listing or the tax bill. A guess is fine.
Interior paint
New flooring
Any walls to add or take out?We check on site whether a wall is load-bearing.
The rooms involvedRoom name and rough size. Skip it if you are not sure: we measure at the visit.
RoomLength (ft)Width (ft)

Tell us about the space. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Tell us about the project. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Tell us what's going on. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Which sounds most like it?
It's on the notice. Skip it if there isn't one.
Skip it if not: we look it up.
A company name, "the past owner" or "me" is fine.
About when was the work done?
Is it your homestead (your main home)?

Tell us a little about the roof. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

The square feet on the tax bill or listing is fine. A guess is fine.
What shape is the roof?Look at the ends of the house.
How steep is the roof?
Another building on the same property to reroof (shed, detached garage)?
Is insurance paying for any of this?It changes how a roofing job is set up under Florida law, so we ask first.

Tell us a little about it. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

What kind of work?
About how big a job?
Is insurance paying for any of it?

Tell us a little about it. Guesses are fine, and you can skip anything you don't know. We measure everything at the visit.

Which trade?
Is insurance paying for any of it?
Pick your doorPick what sounds right. Every door we install is approved for Florida's hurricane rules, and we confirm the exact one for your home with your price.
Pick your windowsPick what sounds right. We'll check whether your home needs impact windows (or shutters) and confirm the exact ones with your price.
What kind of fence?
Does any of it run in front of the house?
Is there an old fence to take out and haul away?
Brush or roots along the line to clear?
Does the ground slope noticeably along the line?
Is any of it around a pool?
Is insurance paying for any of this?After a storm, for example. It changes how the job is set up under Florida law, so we ask first.

We'll confirm your city's fence height rules (front yard and corner sight triangle) at the site check.

Trace the fence and pick a kind to see your price.

What shape is the roof?It decides which edges get gutters.
Gutter size
How many stories?
We suggest one for about every 35 feet of gutter. Change it if you know you want more or fewer.
Are there old gutters to take down and haul away?
Add gutter guards (keep leaves out)?
Is insurance paying for any of this?After a storm, for example. It changes how the job is set up under Florida law, so we ask first.

Gutters don't need a building permit here, so we refer you to a vetted installer who contracts with you directly. General information, confirmed with the city before we file.

Tap your roof on the map and pick its shape to see your price.

What size is the door?Width by height, in feet. Most single doors are 8 or 9 ft wide; most doubles are 16 ft.
What style?Pick the closest. We confirm the exact door at the site check.
How many doors?
A new opener too?
How many stories is the house?
Is the house within about 600 feet of a big lake?Open water means stronger wind, so the door needs a higher rating.
Take the old door away?
Is insurance paying for any of this?After a storm, for example. It changes how the job is set up under Florida law, so we ask first.

A photo of the door (inside and out) helps. You can add one on the next step.

Every door we install carries its Florida product approval and is rated for the wind your home needs. General information, confirmed with the city before we file.

Pick a size and a style to see your price.

Tell us about it on the next step, with any plans or photos.

Did another contractor start this job and not finish it?Or did it fail an inspection before? Either way is fine: we sort out the paperwork.

Plans and photos

Optional, but they make the price more accurate. Files go to RLW Builders only.

The most helpful thing you can send: your property survey. It's the drawing of your property lines, usually in your closing papers. The title company that handled your closing can often email you a copy.

A PDF, or a phone photo of each page.
Do you have plans or drawings?
PDF or photos of the pages. Up to 5 files.
Up to 12. A wide shot, plus close-ups of anything you're unsure about. We shrink them before sending.

Anything about what's there now?Check any that apply. It helps us plan the visit.
Materials you like, problems you've noticed, how you'll use it.
Is there an HOA?

Your price range

Your estimate appears here once you've answered the questions above.

Financing

Financing options are coming soon. Ask us.

When would you like it done?

Permits take time, so earlier is better. We'll give you a realistic schedule.
A closing, a move-in, an opening day.

How should we take the next step?

Next step

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Thank you. Here's what happens next.

  1. We read it

    We reply within 1 business day, by the way you asked. If it isn't something we do, we'll tell you right away.

  2. We check the permit picture

    We look up what your building department publishes for this kind of project.

  3. We set up your site visit

    We'll contact you to pick a time to see the property.

  4. You get a written proposal

    Scope, price, payment milestones and our license number, in plain English. Your price is confirmed in writing only after we review plans and site conditions. No deposit until you've signed.

While you wait

See the permit picture for your address

What's likely needed, with links to your building department.

How deposits and payments work

Small deposit, milestone payments, lien waivers.

Questions before then? (352) 771-2560 · projects@rlwbuilders.com

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