Our projects follow a set schedule with updates, keeping you informed and accountable throughout.
CBI Contracting is Ocala’s choice for high-end custom homes and luxury remodels. We bring disciplined execution, honest communication, and real craftsmanship to every project so you get the home you envisioned without the stress you’ve heard about.
The homeowners we work with in Ocala are typically building their long-term home on a lot they’ve already purchased or remodeling a property they’ve lived in for years and are ready to improve. Projects range from ground-up custom builds on acreage in the surrounding countryside to kitchen and bathroom remodels in established neighborhoods near the city center. Some are adding square footage. Some are building a pool alongside a new home. The scope varies. The process doesn’t.
At CBI Contracting, we built our entire process around the problems Ocala homeowners complain about most. Every project runs on a defined schedule, a clear budget, and a single point of accountability — so you always know where things stand and who to call. We don’t take on more than we can deliver. We handle permits, coordinate trades, and keep your job site clean and on track from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. This is what disciplined building looks like.
Every service CBI Contracting offers is available to homeowners in Ocala and throughout Marion County.
Ground-up new construction on your lot, managed from permit through certificate of occupancy. Fully itemized pricing and a fixed timeline before work starts.
Gunite pools are built as standalone projects or alongside new home construction: one contract, one schedule, no contractor hand-off problems.
Kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, and interior renovations scoped, permitted, and delivered to a documented quality standard.
Structural additions that integrate with your existing home, such as room additions, in-law suites, covered patios, garages, and second-story expansions.
We know Marion County permitting. The building department, the inspection sequence, and the timelines we’ve navigated on every project we’ve built here. No learning curve on your job.
The building department, the inspection sequence, and the timelines we've navigated on every project we've built here. No learning curve on your job.
We work with trades based in and around Ocala. That means faster response times, consistent scheduling, and no subcontractors driving in from two counties away.
Our reputation in Ocala is built project by project. When you ask around, you'll find our work in your area, and the homeowners who hired us will tell you how the process went.
Because we operate locally, we're reachable when questions arise after completion. We don't disappear when the job is done.
Before signing, we clarify scope, budget, and timeline—no guesses, no inflated promises, just transparency.
Meet to review drawings, make changes, and approve before production begins.
We manage Marion County permits and pre-construction planning, ensuring no delays once we break ground.
Our projects follow a set schedule with updates, keeping you informed and accountable throughout.
Marion County building permits are issued through the Marion County Building Department. Requirements vary based on project type and scope. For new construction, permits typically take 4–8 weeks to process, depending on plan complexity and the department's current workload.
No. Ocala is our home base. There are no travel or mobilization fees for projects within Ocala and the surrounding Marion County area.
For new custom home builds, plan for 10–14 months from permit approval to certificate of occupancy. Remodels typically run 4–8 weeks for focused scopes, longer for whole-home projects. Home additions fall in the 3–6 month range, depending on size and structural complexity. Pool builds run 3–5 months. All timelines are written into your contract before work begins.
Yes, and we plan for them. Marion County has varied soil conditions; some areas require additional site work before foundation installation. Flood zone designation on your lot affects permit requirements and foundation design.
If you’re planning a new home, remodel, addition, or pool in the Ocala area, we’d like to hear about your project. Schedule a site meeting with our team, and we’ll walk through your scope, your lot, and your timeline.