Construction Services in McGregor, FL
McGregor is still rebuilding. Hurricane Ian didn’t just tear through this corridor in September 2022 - it rewrote the rulebook for what construction means here. Nearly every home within a mile of McGregor Boulevard took a hit, and the recovery hasn’t stopped. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, a roof replacement, or an addition on your McGregor property, you’re navigating Florida Building Code wind-load upgrades, FEMA flood-map reclassifications, and a permitting environment that’s backed up for months. We know because we’re in it every day. When you call Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers at (844) 638-7249, you get a real person, 24/7, who understands exactly what McGregor homeowners are facing right now.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why McGregor Homeowners Choose Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers
Trust in construction isn’t built on a handshake. It’s built on showing up, knowing the local rules, and standing behind the work long after the crew leaves. For McGregor homeowners, that last part matters more than most. The post-Ian rebuild wave brought a flood of out-of-town contractors who didn’t understand Lee County’s permitting process - or the McGregor Boulevard royal palm ordinance. Derek Hollenbeck and our team have spent years working in the neighborhoods along the Caloosahatchee, from the mid-century ranches near Colonial Boulevard down to the estate properties tucked behind the historic palm canopy. We’ve completed projects in the Palmetto Point and Whiskey Creek areas, and we’ve navigated the Coastal High Hazard Area elevation requirements that now govern so much of McGregor’s waterfront construction. Every job we do here is covered by the 730-Day Done Right Promise - if it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s not marketing copy. It’s the longest workmanship guarantee you’ll find in residential construction, and we put it in writing for a reason.
Construction Services We Offer in McGregor
Kitchen Remodeling
A McGregor kitchen remodel often starts with tearing out hurricane-damaged drywall and ends with custom cabinetry that transforms how your home lives. We carry KraftMaid and Cambria because McGregor homeowners prefer to choose quality once, not compromise twice.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in McGregor.
Bathroom Remodeling
Many McGregor homes still have original mid-century bathrooms with jalousie windows and tired terrazzo - charming, but dated and often leaking. Our bathroom remodels handle the full scope, from water-damage remediation to walk-in showers with Kohler fixtures and zero-threshold entries.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in McGregor.
Home Additions & ADU
McGregor’s large lots and shifting multi-generational needs have made ADU construction one of the fastest-growing requests we field. We manage the full Lee County permitting process, including the FEMA freeboard calculations and stem-wall height reviews that McGregor’s flood zone now demands.
Learn more about our Home Additions & ADU in McGregor.
Roofing
Ian exposed every weak roof-to-wall connection in McGregor. We install GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems with secondary water barriers and upgraded fastening patterns that meet current Florida Building Code - not the 1990s standard your old roof was built to.
Windows & Doors
Those original jalousie windows along McGregor Boulevard won’t pass a wind-mitigation inspection anymore. We replace them with Andersen and Pella impact-rated units that handle a Cat 4 and cut your AC bill at the same time.
Fence Installation
McGregor’s post-storm fence market is a different animal - we install ActiveYards aluminum and vinyl fencing engineered for 130+ mph wind loads, not the cedar pickets that ended up in neighbors’ yards after Ian.
Driveway & Pavers
The high water table in McGregor - often just 18 inches below grade - means paver installation here demands proper base compaction, geotextile separation, and slope grading that prevents the washout we see on underbuilt driveways all over the corridor. We use Belgard and Unilock pavers with a written line-item quote so you know exactly what’s under the surface.
Neighborhoods We Serve in McGregor
Our crews work throughout the McGregor corridor regularly - we’re typically on-site for an estimate within 48 hours of your call. Here are a few of the neighborhoods we serve most often:
- McGregor Boulevard Historic Corridor - the Edison-era palm-lined stretch with the strictest tree-protection rules in the county
- Palmetto Point - waterfront and near-waterfront homes dealing with post-Ian elevation requirements
- Whiskey Creek - mid-century ranches with original CBS construction, many undergoing full interior renovations
- McGregor Isles - canal-front properties where dock and seawall coordination often overlaps with home construction scopes
Why McGregor’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
McGregor sits in a low-lying coastal zone along the Caloosahatchee River, and the practical consequences show up on every jobsite. The water table here is high - we routinely hit groundwater at 18 to 24 inches below grade, which means slab prep, foundation trenching, and even fence-post excavation require dewatering and engineered fill that contractors from inland Florida don’t always account for. On top of that, the majority of McGregor’s housing stock is mid-century CBS ranch construction: solid block walls, but original flat or low-slope roofs, single-pane jalousie windows, and roof-to-wall strapping that predates modern hurricane codes by decades. Ian exploited every one of those weaknesses. Any construction project in McGregor now - even a kitchen remodel - triggers a code-compliance review for wind-load continuity that didn’t exist five years ago. We factor that into our upfront pricing from day one.
Pricing for Construction in McGregor
Construction costs in McGregor run higher than inland Lee County, and there’s a reason. Flood-zone elevation requirements, wind-mitigation upgrades, and the sheer volume of simultaneous rebuilds have tightened both material and labor availability. Here’s what we’re seeing as of early 2026 for common project types in the corridor:
- Kitchen remodel (mid-range, ~200 sq ft): $45,000 - $72,000
- Bathroom remodel (full gut, ~50 sq ft): $22,000 - $38,000
- Roof replacement (asphalt shingle, ~2,000 sq ft home): $14,000 - $22,000 - higher if strapping upgrades or sheathing replacement are required
- ADU addition (detached, ~600 sq ft): $130,000 - $195,000, heavily dependent on stem-wall height and site prep
- Driveway & paver patio (400 sq ft): $9,000 - $16,000 with proper base work for McGregor’s water table
We offer upfront pricing, no surprises, with 0% financing for 18 months and $1,000 off projects over $10,000. Call (844) 638-7249 for a free estimate that reflects your actual property, not a generic range.
Service Area - Cities Near McGregor
Our Fort Myers crews serve McGregor and the surrounding communities throughout Lee County. We also work regularly in Fort Myers, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, North Fort Myers, and Pine Manor - and we dispatch from our South Florida office to keep response times short across the entire corridor.
Serving McGregor, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the McGregor area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Construction in McGregor
Yes. Lee County requires permits for any remodel that involves structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work - which covers nearly every kitchen and bathroom project in McGregor. We pull all permits, handle inspections, and manage the process so you don’t chase paperwork. Call (844) 638-7249 to ask about your specific project scope.
Most McGregor roof replacements take 3 to 5 working days once materials are on-site, though permitting at Lee County can add 2 to 6 weeks depending on current backlog. We schedule a pre-construction walkthrough to map the timeline before any commitment.
The royal palms along McGregor Boulevard are protected by a Lee County Urban Forestry ordinance tied to the historic Edison-era streetscape. If your property is adjacent to the boulevard and your project footprint extends into the root zone, you’ll need a tree-protection plan and an encroachment permit. We coordinate that directly - it’s a step that surprises out-of-area contractors regularly, and missing it can stop a project cold.
If your McGregor property falls within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area - and much of the corridor near the Caloosahatchee does - then yes, any substantial addition or major renovation will require a floodplain review and likely a stem-wall or freeboard elevation calculation. We handle that as part of our upfront estimate so there’s no mid-project sticker shock.
We are state-licensed and fully insured, with background-checked, uniformed technicians on every McGregor job. Our 730-Day Done Right Promise covers every project we complete - from a paver driveway to a full home addition - so you’re backed in writing, not just on a handshake.
Written by Derek Hollenbeck, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers, serving McGregor with upfront pricing and the 730-Day Done Right Promise.
Ready to get started? Call (844) 638-7249 for your free estimate, or reach out anytime - a live person answers, 24/7.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What McGregor Customers Say
"He told me one part of what I wanted was a bad idea structurally and offered an alternative instead of just taking the money."
- Angela Wong"Change orders were written down and priced before the work happened, every single time. No surprise at the end."
- Keisha Robinson"The schedule he gave me at the start was accurate to within four days on a three month job. Anyone who has done a renovation knows how unusual that is."
- Laura Bennett