General Contractor · Coral Gables, FL
General Contractor in Coral Gables for Additions and Remodels.
Coral Gables reviews the look of a project as closely as the structure. We plan additions, remodels, roofs and windows around the Board of Architects and the city's design standards, then build them with one point of contact from start to finish.
Office hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 9am–3pm · Sun closed
Services in Coral Gables
- General ConstructionAdditions and whole-home remodels that match the existing house in materials, proportion and detail.
- RoofingRe-roofs and repairs using materials the city's design standards allow.Roofing in Coral Gables →
- Impact Windows & DoorsMiami-Dade approved windows and doors in styles and glass that fit Gables design guidelines, installed under the Florida glass & glazing license of Avrax Impact Windows & Doors Corp.Impact Windows in Coral Gables That Fit the House →
- PlumbingRepipes and new kitchen and bath plumbing for older homes.
- PoolsNew pools, pool remodels and decks, including the design review a new pool typically goes through.
- ExteriorsDriveways, pavers and fences, designed for Board of Architects review.
- InteriorsKitchens, baths, tile and flooring.
Building in Coral Gables: Design Review, Then the Permit
George Merrick planned Coral Gables in the 1920s around Mediterranean Revival architecture, and the city still protects that look. Much of the exterior work here goes through design review before it gets a building permit, so it pays to plan for it from the start.
- The city has its own building departmentPermits generally go through the City of Coral Gables Development Services Department, and submittals are electronic. Some qualifying residential applications can use the city's Same Day Permit Program.
- The Board of Architects reviews exterior designThe board, made up of architects, reviews new homes, additions and building expansions, pools, paving and roof tiles for color, materials, window layout and proportion. Projects typically need preliminary and final approval before the permit, and a tree survey is generally part of the submittal.
- Roofing materials are limitedFor pitched roofs, the city's design standards generally allow materials such as clay barrel tile, vitrified clay tile, white or through-colored cement tile and slate. A re-roof may typically use the originally permitted material. We confirm what your house allows before we quote.
- Window style mattersCity design guidelines favor windows with vertical proportions, casements on the front of the house and clear or lightly tinted, low-reflective glass. We spec impact windows that meet both the hurricane code and the design review.
- Historic properties add a stepHomes in a local historic district or designated as landmarks typically need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city's Historic Preservation office for exterior changes.
- Hurricane code appliesCoral Gables is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Every window, door and roofing product we propose comes with its Miami-Dade NOA or HVHZ-rated Florida Product Approval number.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Coral Gables
Homes near Miracle Mile and Merrick Park, the area around the Biltmore, the Country Club and Granada golf course areas, the Coral Gables Villages, Old Cutler Road, and waterfront neighborhoods such as Snapper Creek, Kings Bay, Sunrise Harbor and Hammock Lakes. Not sure whether your address is in the city? We'll check it for you.
What Coral Gables Neighbors Say
Rated 4.9 on Google from 31 reviews (Avrax Impact Windows & Doors listing, as of October 2026).
Questions
Coral Gables Questions
Still have a question? Call (786) 881-3081 or email sales@avraxdevelopments.com — se habla español. We answer Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 9am–3pm.
Does my addition need Board of Architects approval?
Typically, yes. Additions and building expansions are among the projects the board reviews, usually with a preliminary and a final approval before the building permit. We work with licensed architects and engineers on the drawings and prepare the materials and color selections for review, then handle the permit.
Can I replace my roof with a different material?
It depends on your house. A re-roof may generally use the originally permitted material, and changing to a different one usually means choosing from materials the city's design standards allow, with design review where it applies. We look at your permit history and your roof before we recommend anything.
Will the city accept impact windows on my house?
Usually, as long as they follow the design guidelines: the right proportions and operation for the façade and clear or lightly tinted glass. Historic properties typically also need a Certificate of Appropriateness. We help you pick styles that work.
Can I finance an addition or remodel?
Yes. General financing is available through GreenSky, and pools can be financed through Lyon Financing, both subject to credit approval.
Coral Gables Homes,
Built to Last.
Tell us about your addition, remodel or exterior project. We aim to reply within 1 business day and come out for a free on-site estimate, followed by a written proposal with line-item pricing by trade.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm · Se habla español.
Avrax Developments Corp. Avrax Group is a brand of Avrax Developments Corp. Construction services are contracted and performed by Avrax Impact Windows & Doors Corp. (qualifier: Leynier Diaz Navarro), Florida licenses: Certified General Contractor CGC1537852 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1337133 · Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC1434609 · Certified Pool/Spa Contractor CPC1461209 · Certified Specialty Contractor (Glass & Glazing) SCC131153459. Verify any license at myfloridalicense.com.