Drome Project
Screen enclosure — lakefront
Finished outdoor living space, lake property.
One Contractor. Every Permit. Start to Finish.
Due Diligence
5 Questions Every Contractor Should Answer Before You Sign.
Florida has more contractor fraud complaints than almost any other state. These questions separate licensed professionals from anyone who showed up with a truck.
CGC1515971 — Florida Certified
$1,000,000 General Liability
Workers' Comp Current
Permits Pulled In-House
Verifiable at MyFloridaLicense.com
Florida Market
What Most Homeowners Learn the Hard Way.
Florida has more licensed contractors than any state except California. It also has more contractor fraud complaints.
Those two facts coexist because Florida makes it easy to call yourself a contractor without holding a license. You can bid on any job, collect a deposit, and disappear. No license means no bond, no continuing education requirement, no enforcement mechanism. The homeowner carries the risk.
A Certified General Contractor license, the CGC designation, is different. It requires passing a state examination, proof of financial responsibility, and active insurance. It can be suspended or revoked. The license number is public record, searchable by anyone in 30 seconds.
That is not the standard. That is the minimum floor. Everything built on top of that floor is where the real differences live: how a contractor bids, how they communicate, whether they show up when they say they will.
That is what this page is about.
Our Services
What We Build
Six services. One license. Every trade managed in-house.
01
Custom Home Construction
Foundation to certificate of occupancy, with one license covering every trade. You hand over the plans. We manage subcontractors, inspections, and permits.
02
Home Renovation
The renovation that looks simple usually touches plumbing, electrical, and structure before it is done. Every one of those needs a permit. We handle all of them.
03
Kitchen Remodels
Any time you move plumbing, add an outlet, or remove a wall, a permit is required. We handle applications through Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties in-house so your project does not stall waiting for approvals.
04
Bathroom Remodels
Florida bathrooms fail when the waterproofing behind the tile is wrong — and most homeowners do not find out until the wall cavity shows it. We install membrane behind every tile surface. That is the step most contractors skip.
05
Room Additions
A room addition that looks like it was always there requires matching your existing roofline, siding, and floor elevation. Get one wrong and the addition looks bolted on. We measure twice before we frame once.
06
Window & Door Replacement
Impact-rated windows and doors typically reduce homeowner insurance premiums by $800-$2,400 per year in Tampa Bay. They also eliminate the need for shutters before every named storm. Permits handled in-house.
Proof From The Field.
Real Drome project work from a completed room addition. Use the photos as evidence: roofline, tie-in, finished space. Not stock photography. Not showroom filler.
See Room Addition Work 
Drome Project
Completed exterior structure
Built to match the existing roofline and layout.
Drome Project
Room addition shell
Real project work, not stock photography.
What Happens After You Call Us.
1
Consultation
We visit the site and walk every part of it. We listen to what you want built, assess existing conditions, and define the scope of work together. At the end of the visit, you know what the project will actually take — not a ballpark, a real assessment.
2
Line-Item Bid
You receive a written, itemized proposal. Every material, every labor cost, every permit fee listed before you sign. No vague allowances that balloon later. If something is unknown at bid time, we tell you what it is, how we handle it, and what the price range looks like.
3
Permits & Planning
We pull all required permits from the relevant county or municipality before any work begins. Structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical — all managed in-house. You receive a milestone schedule at contract signing with actual dates tied to actual deliverables.
4
Build
Work proceeds against the milestone schedule. Before each new phase starts, you hear from us. If anything changes — discovered conditions or a scope change you request — we document the change order, price it, and get your written approval before any additional work proceeds.
5
Walkthrough & Warranty
We walk every room together before we call it done. Punch list items are addressed before final sign-off — not deferred, not promised later. You receive warranty documentation for the work performed. The job is not closed until you close it.
Construction Proof
Field sequence, not stock details.
Why Choose Us
The Five Things Homeowners Check Before Hiring a Contractor
We know what you are looking for because we hear the same questions on every first call.
01
"Are you licensed and insured?"
Yes. Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1515971. Look us up on myfloridalicense.com. We carry $1,000,000 in general liability and maintain workers' compensation coverage. This is not negotiable for us and it should not be negotiable for you.
02
"Who is actually running my project?"
The same person who walks your property and writes your estimate is the person overseeing your build. Not a salesperson who disappears after the contract is signed. Not a project manager you have never met.
03
"Do you handle permits?"
All of them. Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County. We pull every permit, schedule every inspection, and manage every code requirement. You never set foot in a permitting office.
04
"How do I know the price won't change?"
You get a line-item bid before any work begins. Every material, every labor cost, every permit fee is listed. If something comes up during the project, we tell you what it costs before we proceed. No "change orders" that double your budget.
05
"What happens if something goes wrong?"
We fix it. We are licensed, insured, and local. We are not disappearing to the next county. Our reputation in Odessa and Tampa Bay is how we get our next project. That is the only incentive system that actually works.
Credentials
The Facts Behind the License.
Florida Certified General Contractor is the highest GC designation the state issues. It requires passing a two-part state examination, proof of active insurance, and a financial responsibility review. The license is renewed biennially and can be suspended or revoked by the DBPR. License CGC1515971 has been active since 2008. Search it yourself at MyFloridaLicense.com — every piece of information is public record.
License
CGC1515971 — Florida Certified General Contractor
Verify at MyFloridaLicense.com
General Liability
$1,000,000
Workers' Compensation
Active and current
Service Area
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota counties
Licensed Since
August 2008
No disciplinary actions on record
Scope
New construction, full renovation, kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, window and door replacement
Financing Available
Ask About Zero-Down and Special Terms
We work with HFS Financial to offer home improvement financing options. Ask about your project when you request a consultation.
Ask About FinancingQuestions Homeowners Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
How do I verify a contractor's license in Florida?
You can verify any Florida contractor license through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) at myfloridalicense.com. Drome Contracting holds Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC1515971. We carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and maintain workers' compensation coverage.
What questions should I ask a general contractor before hiring?
Ask about licensing and insurance, how long they've worked in your area, whether they handle all permits, their payment schedule, timeline estimates, and if you can speak with recent clients. A reputable contractor will provide a detailed written contract with line-item pricing and a clear scope of work before any money changes hands.
Do general contractors handle permits in Florida?
Yes. A licensed general contractor in Florida is qualified to pull and manage all building permits for your project. Drome Contracting handles all Pasco County and Hillsborough County permits, inspections, and code compliance so you never have to visit a permitting office or worry about failed inspections.
Are you the cheapest option?
Probably not. A Florida Certified GC with active insurance, in-house permitting, and licensed oversight costs more than an unlicensed crew that skips permits. What you spend less on is the back end: no failed inspections to redo, no unpermitted work to disclose at sale, no warranty disputes because a step was skipped. The homeowners who have been through a project that went wrong once understand this math immediately.
What's the difference between a general contractor and a handyman?
A general contractor holds a state license, carries insurance, pulls permits, and manages complex projects involving structural work, plumbing, electrical, and multiple trades. A handyman handles minor repairs and small projects that don't require permits. For any project involving structural changes, new construction, or work over $1,000 in Florida, you need a licensed contractor.
Tell Us What You're Building.
Describe your project in a few sentences. We call you back within one business day with an honest assessment and a clear next step. Not a scheduler. Not a form email. Not a sales pitch. If we are not the right fit for what you are building, we will tell you that too.
Free Instant EstimateDrome Contracting Services Inc · 18504 Keystone Manor Rd, Odessa, FL 33556 · CGC1515971
Service Area
Serving Homeowners Across Tampa Bay
Drome Contracting is based in Odessa, FL and serves homeowners across Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Hernando counties.
Primary Service Areas
Odessa, FL
Tampa, FL
Trinity, FL
Lutz, FL
Land O' Lakes, FL
Also Serving
Wesley Chapel
New Tampa
Carrollwood
Citrus Park
Westchase
Palm Harbor
Tarpon Springs
Clearwater
Spring Hill
Zephyrhills
Brandon
Temple Terrace
Oldsmar
Safety Harbor
Dade City