Design-Build in Bradenton & Sarasota
Voted Bradenton's Best home builder four years running. One team designs, permits, and builds it.
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Residential
New custom homes, whole-home remodels, additions, and waterfront builds from Lakewood Ranch to the islands.
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Commercial
Ground-up buildings, renovations, and tenant build-outs for restaurants, offices, medical practices, and industrial sites across Manatee and Sarasota.
See commercial workOur design-build approach: one team from first sketch to final inspection
Adkins designs, permits, and builds under one roof. You have one point of contact, and one team answers for the result.
Design and build under one roof
Architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction stay with the same team. No hand-off between a designer and a builder who have never met.
Built for the Gulf Coast
Waterfront lots, flood zones, and coastal permitting are everyday work for us, from Anna Maria Island to Lakewood Ranch.
The plan is clear before we break ground
Scope, investment, and schedule are set before construction starts, so you know what happens next and what it costs.
Residential and commercial design-build services
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Design-Build Custom Homes
Design and build a one-of-a-kind residence with a team that pairs architectural direction with coastal construction. From Anna Maria Island to Lakewood Ranch, the house is drawn for the lot and how you live.
Explore custom homesWhole-home remodeling
Transform an existing home in Bradenton or Sarasota so the plan, finishes, and outdoor rooms fit how you live now — inside and out.
Explore remodelingCoastal construction
From foundation to finishes, shoreline properties need a team that already works with exposure, floodplain context, and Florida coastal permitting.
Explore coastal workCommercial construction
Ground-up and buildout work for offices, retail, and hospitality across Manatee and Sarasota Counties, managed as one design-build sequence.
Explore commercial buildsCommercial renovations
Renovations and tenant buildouts planned around operations, brand, and occupancy — not a generic interior package.
Explore renovationsDesign-build
A single process from concept through delivery. Design and construction stay in one conversation so changes are priced and sequenced by people who already know the drawing.
How design-build worksOur design-build process
Three phases keep design, permitting, and construction in one conversation. The full sequence lives on the process page.
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Discover & Design
A consultation on goals, property, and investment. Then an initial concept that pairs architectural direction with a buildable plan, so you can see the place before construction is scheduled.
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Plan & Prepare
Engineering, permitting, selections, and a defined construction sequence so you know what happens before anyone breaks ground.
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Build & Deliver
Project managers and trades execute with open communication and a thorough final walkthrough.
Selected work: Residential
Homes and commercial projects along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Coastal custom home, Bradenton Beach
A three-story coastal home in Bradenton Beach, designed and built for Gulf views, with a rooftop deck, an elevated pool and open living spaces.
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Custom design-build near IMG Academy, West Bradenton
A custom home near the IMG Academy golf course in West Bradenton, with golf course views from the kitchen and living areas and a screened lanai out back.
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Custom home addition, pool, and renovation, Bradenton
A custom home addition, whole-home renovation and new pool enclosure in Bradenton, on a lot overlooking the golf course and the bay.
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New home construction, Longboat Key
A new home on Longboat Key with an open layout, a chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and custom wood cabinetry, spa-style bathrooms and easy indoor-outdoor flow near the water.
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Waterfront condo renovation
A waterfront condo renovation in Bradenton focused on open living, updated finishes and making the most of the water views.
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Waterfront home renovation
A whole-home renovation on the water in Bradenton, combining updated interiors, outdoor living and durable coastal construction.
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Commercial building renovation, Palmetto
A full renovation of a commercial building in Palmetto for Feeding Empty Little Tummies, with warehouse space, a community event room and a street-facing mural.
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Port Manatee North Gate Expansion
A security gate expansion at Port Manatee: a new canopy, guard booths and gate lanes built while the port kept running.
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Roser Memorial Community Church
A renovation of Roser Memorial Community Church on Anna Maria Island that honors its tradition while improving how the sanctuary works, sounds and looks.
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Bradenton Research Center
A commercial design-build addition and renovation for the Bradenton Research Center, from foundations and block walls to finished corridors.
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Dalmoros restaurant renovation
A restaurant renovation on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota for DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go.
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Florida Everglades Annex Restoration
A commercial restoration of the Florida Everglades Annex, a remote pump station building in Hendry County.
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Brands we build with, and recognition from our Bradenton community.
Plan your project with a clear picture of investment
The cost guide covers the factors that move pricing — design, site, and finish — without treating any one range as a quote.
Where we work
Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Don’t see your area listed? Contact our team. We may still be able to bring our design-build expertise to your project.
Anna Maria Island
Coastal homes that have to work with island sites and exposure.
Coastal constructionWhat our clients say
“From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and detail-oriented. They communicated clearly throughout the entire process and made sure every part of the job was done right. The quality of the craftsmanship truly stands out.”
Andrew Dunkle · Client
“We have continued to work with Adkins Construction over the past year, and have a great working relationship with them. They keep us informed, give us all the information we need to do the job well, and respond promptly to invoices.”
Angel Milne · Vendor
“Well managed projects — organized, responsive, and a pleasure to coordinate with.”
David Whitmire · Client
“Call Adkins if you want it done right. This group does a great job. I highly recommend them.”
E.J. Goodman · Client
“James Adkins and his crew are the best in the area. Very professional and top quality workmanship. I have worked with the crew on many projects and I am always amazed at the end results.”
Greg Heisinger · Partner
“They did a great job remodeling the inside of my home. When questions or problems came up, they worked with us and made sure we were satisfied with the result.”
Janet Williams · Client
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Tell us about the property and what you want to build or remodel. We will follow up to schedule a consultation.