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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Union Park
If you own one of the concrete block ranch homes that fill Union Park, you already know the score: these houses were built well in the 1970s and 1980s, but they weren’t built for the way families live now. A second-story addition, an open-concept kitchen, a bathroom that actually works for four people in the morning. That’s what we do. Penhallow Remodeling Orlando handles kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and whole-home work across Union Park, from the neighborhoods off Dean Road to the streets east of Rouse. We put the price in writing before we pull a permit, and we stand behind the work for 365 days after the last walkthrough. Call (850) 427-6454 and you’ll get a real person, not a voicemail
Why Penhallow Remodeling Orlando Is Union Park’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Union Park homeowners call us because we show up when we say we will, and we say a number before we touch a wall. Trevor Nash leads the team here, and he runs every project by a simple standard: the price on day one is the price on the invoice. That’s the Kingswell Way, and it’s been the operating rule since 2004.
We know this housing stock. The single-story block homes off University Boulevard and the grid around the Little Econ Greenway were framed decades ago, before current wind codes existed. When we’re on a job near Dowden Road, we’re checking what the original CMU walls can carry before we talk about tearing anything out. Local knowledge like that saves you from a plan the inspector rejects on the first visit.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, and every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and in uniform. You’ll know exactly who’s in your house. That matters in Union Park, where neighbors talk and word travels fast.
Styles & brands we work with
Hire a General Contractor in Union Park
Hire a General Contractor when the job is structural, permitted, and too big to guess at. In Union Park, that almost always means work on a 1970s or 1980s concrete block home that needs to meet today’s wind codes before the inspector signs off. A kitchen remodel here runs $14,000 – $45,000 depending on layout and cabinet line. A bathroom remodel runs $9,000 – $28,000. A room addition, which almost always means a second story on these ranch homes, runs $45,000 – $130,000, and that number includes the hurricane ties and strapping the inspector will require.
We pull the permits, we coordinate the inspections, and we hand you photos of every structural connection before the drywall goes up. That documentation is what gets you a wind mitigation discount on your homeowner’s insurance after the job is done.
Structural Retrofit and Second-Story Additions
Union Park’s original block homes were built solid but rarely reinforced to current high-wind standards. Before we frame a second story, we assess the existing CMU walls. If they’re unreinforced, the plan changes: strapping, ties, and sometimes vertical grout fill. We price that work in the written quote. You’ll never see a change order appear after demo day.
Whole-Home Renovation Coordination
We act as the single point of contact when your Union Park home needs plumbing, electrical, framing, and finishing work done in sequence. One schedule, one written price, one phone number. The alternative is you juggling four subcontractors who don’t answer. We’ve taken over enough half-finished jobs in this neighborhood to know what that looks like.
General Contractor Services in Union Park
General Contractor Services from Penhallow Remodeling Orlando cover the full scope of remodeling on Union Park’s concrete block ranch homes. If the job involves load-bearing walls, second-story framing, or envelope work like roofing and impact windows, we handle it under one contract. A roof replacement on these gable-roofed ranches runs $8,000 – $20,000, and we recommend materials that meet current high-wind requirements, not just the cheapest shingle that gets a decade out of it. Impact window installation runs $8,000 – $25,000 in this market, and on a block home, using a proper frame-to-sill connection matters as much as the glass rating.
Because Union Park sits in Central Florida’s hot, humid climate, scheduling exterior work around UV exposure and afternoon thunderstorms is part of the job. We stage roof and exterior work in the morning hours when it’s safe and cooler, and we keep moisture management in mind on every interior remodel where humidity finds its way into drywall and trim.
Kitchen Remodels on 1970s Block Homes
Union Park kitchens from the late 70s and early 80s often have load-bearing walls right where you want an island. We plan around that. Cabinet installation here runs $4,000 – $13,000, countertops run $2,000 – $6,500, and a kitchen island installation runs $3,000 – $10,000. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, and Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone counters, so the materials carry their own warranties alongside ours.
Bathroom Remodels and Shower Conversions
Bathrooms in these older Union Park homes are often tight, original layouts without proper ventilation. A small bathroom remodel runs $5,000 – $12,000. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 – $12,000, and a tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 – $10,000. We specify proper exhaust and moisture barrier details so the new work doesn’t fail in the same damp conditions the old one did.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Union Park
We stock local parts for Union Park customers and we keep turnaround fast, but we also specify products we’re willing to warranty for a year above our own labor. That’s why we install Therma-Tru entry doors, ViewLux impact-rated windows, and ECO Window Systems where the home’s exposure calls for it. Mr-Glass substitutions happen when homeowners want a specific look at a different price point. The point is this: every material we put in is from a recognized trade brand, so the product behind our General Contractor work has its own coverage layered on top of ours.
See the difference
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Union Park Homes
- Second-story additions framed without hurricane ties. Union Park building inspectors flag this immediately, and the permit stalls. We install Simpson H2.5A ties and metal strapping on every rafter-to-top-plate connection before we call for rough-in inspection.
- Original CMU walls never reinforced before adding load. The original block walls in these 70s and 80s ranches are rarely reinforced vertically, so a second story without retrofits fails under wind-load during a bad afternoon storm. We assess and reinforce before framing begins.
- Undocumented structural work that kills the insurance discount. If the hurricane ties and strapping aren’t photographed and inspection sign-off isn’t recorded, the homeowner can’t claim a wind mitigation credit on their homeowner’s premium. We document everything and hand you the file.
- Moisture intrusion in exterior work. Central Florida humidity and afternoon thunderstorms expose every gap in flashing and envelope work. If the old contractor cut corners on the roof or window flashing, the damage shows up fast. We use proper flashing details and sill pans on every opening.
Pricing for General Contractor in Union Park, FL
Here’s what a compliant Union Park job costs, in real numbers. A home addition runs $45,000 – $130,000. A roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000. Impact window installation runs $8,000 – $25,000. What drives the number up or down? For additions, it’s the condition of the original block walls. If vertical reinforcement is absent, retrofit work adds cost before framing starts. For roofing, it’s the material you pick and the pitch of your gable. For windows, it’s the frame condition and the exposure rating you need.
| Service | Union Park Price Range |
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| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
Every quote is written, itemized, and fixed before the first tool comes out. No change orders. No handshake numbers. Call (850) 427-6454 for a free estimate on your Union Park project.
We Also Serve Cities Near Union Park
Our crews work throughout Central Florida. If you’re in Union Park, you’re in our core service area, but we also take projects in Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Sanford. Same written pricing, same 365-day guarantee, same live phone answer every time.
Serving Union Park, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Union Park 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 General Contractor in Union Park
Yes. Because Union Park’s 1970s and 1980s block homes are rarely reinforced vertically, the building code requires hurricane ties and metal strapping at rafter-to-top-plate connections on any second-story addition. We install Simpson H2.5A ties and strapping as standard on every addition in Union Park. Call (850) 427-6454 for an exact quote that includes this work.
A documented wind-load retrofit with hurricane ties, strapping, and inspection sign-off photos typically qualifies your Union Park home for a wind mitigation discount on your homeowner’s insurance premium. Without the documentation, the discount isn’t available. We hand you the full file at closeout: photos, permit sign-offs, and the compliance paperwork your insurer wants to see.
The original CMU walls need a structural assessment before framing. If they’re unreinforced, which is common in Union Park’s 70s and 80s housing stock, we retrofit with vertical grout fill or strapping before we load the walls. This work is priced in the written quote up front, not added later. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll walk your specific home.
Architectural asphalt shingles with a 130 mph wind rating and proper nail patterns meet current code for most Union Park gable-roofed ranches. We also install standing seam metal where homeowners want higher wind performance. A Union Park roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000 depending on material and pitch.
A compliant Union Park addition quote includes hurricane ties, metal strapping, the structural assessment of your original CMU walls, permit fees, two inspection visits, and the photo documentation needed for your wind mitigation insurance discount. A cheap quote leaves all of that out, gets flagged by the inspector, and stalls your permit. Call (850) 427-6454 for a written quote that covers the whole job.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving Union Park and surrounding Central Florida communities.
Our crew recently completed a second-story addition on a 1978 concrete block ranch off Dean Road in Union Park. We had to install Simpson H2.5A hurricane ties and metal strapping at every rafter-to-top-plate connection because the original CMU walls had no vertical reinforcement. The permit inspection sign-off took two visits: one after rough-in of the strapping and a final after drywall, so the homeowner now has documented compliance for their wind mitigation insurance discount.
