Custom Homes
A new home shaped around your property, your priorities, and how you actually live. From early planning and trusted trades to the final details.
Explore custom homes →WHAT WE BUILD & TRANSFORM
Good bones. Big plans. Thoughtful craftsmanship.
Southtide is a family-owned, state-certified Florida general contractor serving Sarasota, Gainesville, and surrounding communities. We build custom homes, transform existing spaces, and manage commercial projects with hands-on oversight from planning through completion.
A new home shaped around your property, your priorities, and how you actually live. From early planning and trusted trades to the final details.
Explore custom homes →Major remodels, full gut renovations, reworked layouts, additions, and kitchens and baths that make your home work beautifully again.
Explore remodeling →Tenant improvements, commercial interiors, and functional spaces tailored to your business, coordinated by an experienced general contractor.
Explore commercial construction →Storm-damage repairs, complex finish details, built-ins, and custom craftsmanship as part of thoughtful residential projects.
Talk through your project →Two Florida regions, one personal approach. Tell us where your project is and what you have in mind.
ROOTED IN FLORIDA
Built for the way you live.


Transform spaces with our tailor-made woodworking, creating endless possibilities. Let your space shine with our expert touch at Southtide Construction.
Transform your home into a stunning showcase of personalized style with Southtide Construction. We specialize in custom trim work that adds warmth, elegance, and value to your space. Here’s how our expert services can enhance your home:
Let Southtide Construction be your partner in transforming your home into a beautifully crafted sanctuary. Our dedicated team ensures every project is executed with precision and care, creating a space that reflects your style and enhances your living experience. Discover how we can turn your Pinterest-inspired ideas into a stunning reality.
I am obsessed with my new wall by Southside Construction! If you need custom work for your home, you need to call John.



Four clear phases guide every Southtide project, whether it's a custom home, a whole-home renovation, or a commercial build-out. Each phase includes practical planning, collaboration, and honest conversations about scope, timing, and investment.
We start by listening. Tell us about your property or space, what is and isn't working, your priorities, desired timeline, and investment range. We discuss the scope, review available information, and identify the first questions to answer before moving forward.
Next, we explore what is possible. We consider the site or existing conditions, how you want to use the space, and the opportunities and constraints that could shape the project. Together, we establish a direction that fits your goals and makes sense for your budget.
We coordinate with the appropriate architects, designers, engineers, and trade partners to develop the plans and details. Materials, selections, scope, pricing, and permitting requirements come into focus so you can make informed decisions before construction begins.
With the scope and approvals in place, we schedule and manage construction, coordinate trades, and keep you informed as the work takes shape. We address details along the way, complete final checks, and walk through the finished space together.
Planning a residential or commercial project in Sarasota or Gainesville? Share your location and ideas, and let’s talk about the next step.
Southtide Construction
8544 Whispering Street
Sarasota, FL 34240
(352) 538-3932
Mon – Fri: 8am – 6pm