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New Construction
From foundation to finish, we build new homes and commercial structures that stand the test of Florida weather — engineered for durability, energy efficiency, and lasting value.
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A house you commissioned should be handed over finished, not nearly finished. We don't call the build complete until you walk it and agree that it is.
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Licensed & insured
Florida Certified General Contractor CGC1540129.
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Built to code
Wind-load and flood-code compliant, inspection-ready.
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On schedule
Clear timelines from permit to final walkthrough.
New Custom Home Construction in Bradenton, FL
Build with Acosta Builders, a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1540129) specializing in ground-up residential and commercial construction across Manatee and Sarasota counties — from planning and permitting to framing, mechanical rough-in, and interior finishes.
Whether you're building on an empty lot or developing a custom design from scratch, we deliver new construction focused on durability, safety, and efficiency.
What's included in your new home construction
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Custom home design & structural planning
Layouts and structural plans built around your lot, budget, and timeline.
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Permits, engineering & Florida code compliance
Permits, engineering documents, and inspections handled end to end.
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Foundation, framing & structural systems
Foundations, load-bearing framing, roof structure, and building envelope.
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Roofing, windows & energy-efficient systems
Roofing, impact-rated windows, and exterior systems built for the coast.
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Trade coordination & mechanical rough-in
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sequenced so no crew waits on another.
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Interior finishes & final inspections
Drywall, flooring, cabinetry, trim, and the final approval walkthroughs.
Foundation, Framing & Structural Systems
Everything above the slab depends on what happens first. Acosta Builders holds Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC1540129 and self-performs the foundation, framing, and structural work on ground-up builds across Manatee and Sarasota counties — the phase where shortcuts cost the most and surface years later.
We carry the build from first stake to dried-in shell: footings, slab, walls, and roof structure. Every plate goes down level and every connection is spec'd for coastal wind load, because every trade after us inherits whatever we leave behind.
What's included
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Site prep & foundation layout
Elevation certificates, stakeout, and grade work settled before a form goes down.
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Concrete foundation & slab systems
Footings, rebar placement, vapor barrier, and monolithic or stem-wall pours.
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Load-bearing framing & structural supports
Bearing walls, girders, floor systems, and headers sized to the engineer's plan.
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Roof structure & hurricane-rated connections
Truss setting, permanent bracing, and the strap-and-clip schedule inspectors check.
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Building envelope coordination
Sheathing, rough openings squared, and the dry-in that keeps weather off your framing.
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Inspections, engineering & code compliance
We book the structural inspections and meet the engineer on site.
Roofing, Windows & Energy-Efficient Systems
Salt air, UV, and 100-mph gusts are hard on a building envelope. We install roofing systems, impact-rated windows, and energy-efficient exterior upgrades selected for Gulf Coast exposure — the assemblies that quietly decide your insurance premium and your August power bill.
Re-roofing a tired shingle deck, trading single-pane glass for impact-rated units, or tightening a leaky envelope — we handle specification, installation, and the wind-mitigation paperwork that comes after.
What's included
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Roofing system installation & replacement
Shingle, standing-seam metal, and low-slope assemblies rated for our wind zone.
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Impact-resistant & energy-efficient windows
Approved impact units that cut heat gain, road noise, and forced-entry risk at once.
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Building envelope & weatherproofing upgrades
Flashing details, sealed penetrations, and the moisture control that prevents rot.
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Energy-efficient system improvements
Insulation and glazing choices that pull down cooling load year-round.
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Permits, inspections & Florida code compliance
Permitting and sign-off, plus the documentation your wind-mitigation credit needs.
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Final installation, testing & walkthrough
Water testing, full cleanup, and a walkthrough before we call it finished.
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Installation
Mechanical systems get buried behind drywall and stay there for decades. We coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and electrical installation on ground-up builds, sequencing the trades so nothing gets closed up before it is right.
New build or addition, rough-in is a scheduling problem as much as a technical one. We run the trade sequence — duct, pipe, wire — so crews aren't cutting through each other's work and inspections pass the first time.
What's included
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HVAC system design & installation
Load calculations, duct layout, equipment set, and startup commissioning.
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Plumbing rough-ins & system installation
Supply, drain-waste-vent, water heater, and shutoffs — pressure-tested before cover-up.
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Electrical wiring & safety systems
Panel, circuits, grounding, and device rough-in wired to current code.
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System coordination & trade integration
One schedule across three trades, so nobody drills through someone else's run.
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Permits, inspections & code compliance
Rough-in and final inspections booked, met, and signed off.
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Final testing & system verification
Everything energized, filled, and proven working before drywall or handoff.
Interior Finishes & Final Inspections
Finish work is the part you touch every day — and the part that reveals whether the framing underneath was true. We take drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and trim through final inspection, the stretch where a build stops being a job site and starts being a home.
Closing out a new build or a large addition, we run the finish sequence and the punch list — the unglamorous coordination that decides whether your certificate of occupancy lands on schedule.
What's included
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Drywall installation & finishing
Hang, tape, and texture to a finish that still reads flat under raking light.
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Flooring installation & surface preparation
Subfloor flattening and prep, then tile, hardwood, LVP, or engineered plank.
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Cabinetry, fixtures & built-ins
Kitchen and bath cabinets, vanities, and built-ins scribed to the wall and set level.
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Trim work, doors & interior details
Base, casing, doors, and millwork — tight miters and consistent reveals throughout.
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Final walkthrough & punch-list completion
We walk it with you, list what's outstanding, and close every item out.
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Final inspections & code approval
Final inspections coordinated straight through certificate of occupancy.
Before & after
The same view, start to finish
How it works
Our process
From the first conversation to the final inspection — here is how a project runs, and what you can expect at each stage.
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Consultation & plans
We review your drawings, scope, and budget, then agree on structural approach and a realistic timeline.
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Permitting & site prep
We pull the permits, coordinate the engineer, and get the site ready to build.
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Foundation & structure
Footings, slab, framing, and roof structure — set to spec and inspected as we go.
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Systems & rough-in
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sequenced and tested before anything gets covered.
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Finishes & punch list
Drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and trim, then we walk it with you and close out every item.
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Final inspection & handoff
We carry it through certificate of occupancy and hand you a finished, move-in-ready home.
Where we work
New Construction across Manatee & Sarasota counties
Based in Bradenton, we take new construction projects throughout Florida's Gulf Coast — from the barrier islands to inland Manatee and Sarasota.
- Bradenton
- Anna Maria Island
- Holmes Beach
- Bradenton Beach
- Palmetto
- Sarasota
- Lakewood Ranch
- Longboat Key
- Ellenton
- Parrish
Client stories
What our clients say
Acosta Builders framed my new home on Longboat Key Florida. They did a great job framing the new home. They are on the job everyday working hard. The site was kept clean always. They always came back to do any required punch list. I've built over 1000 custom homes and I highly recommend them.
I recently hired Acosta Builders for additions to my new home, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend Acosta to anyone looking for reliable and skilled carpenters. Their commitment to organization, quality, and customer satisfaction sets them apart. I would definitely hire them again for future projects.
Excellent experience with Acosta Builders I hired them for a home project this year, and from the very start, they were impressive. The staff responded quickly, gave me multiple great ideas, and helped clarify any questions I had.
Great framing crew. I've worked with Acosta Builders on several jobs in the Bradenton area and they're reliable, do quality work, and are easy to work with. Will definitely keep using them!
I can recommend them; they do a great job—truly excellent and very professional.
Good questions
New Construction questions, answered
What Gulf Coast homeowners ask us before starting new construction work — permits, timelines, and what happens when we open things up.
01Can you build on a lot I already own?
Yes, and it is most of what we do. Before anything is designed we check the lot itself — flood zone, elevation requirement, setbacks, utilities, and soil — because those four things decide what can go on it and what the foundation will cost.
02How long does a custom home take to build in Manatee or Sarasota County?
Plan on permitting before construction, then the build itself. Permitting varies with the jurisdiction and whether the lot is coastal; the build runs longer for elevated or piling foundations. We give you a dated schedule per phase rather than one number up front.
03Do I need engineered plans, or can I bring my own?
Bring them if you have them — we build from your architect and engineer without issue. If you do not, we coordinate the design and engineering ourselves so the drawings, the truss package, and the permit set all agree before anyone frames a wall.
04What is included in your price, and what usually is not?
Our estimates spell out the structure, envelope, systems, and finishes covered. What sits outside a build price is typically land cost, impact and utility connection fees, landscaping, and furnishings. You get that written down rather than discovered later.
05Who handles the inspections during the build?
We do. Foundation, framing, sheathing, mechanical rough-in, insulation, and final are scheduled and carried through approval by us, and the signed-off records go to you at close-out.
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