The Licensed Contractor Behind Every Fresh Start Project
Fresh Start Remodeling is a small, hands-on team led by a licensed Florida general contractor. You will not be handed off to a call center or a rotating cast of subcontractors — the person who quotes your remodel is the person accountable for it, from the first walkthrough in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, or Jupiter to the final punch list.
In construction since1977
Florida GC license held since2003
Counties servedSt. Lucie, Martin & Palm Beach
Gary Harris, Sr.
Owner & Licensed Florida General Contractor
Gary Harris, Sr. has been working in construction since 1977 and has held his Florida general contractor license since 2003. Across nearly five decades he has built, repaired, and renovated homes throughout St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach County — from full-scale home renovations and kitchen and bathroom remodels to roofing, structural repairs, and post-storm restoration work.
That range matters in South Florida. Coastal homes deal with humidity, wind-load requirements, aging slabs, and permitting rules that vary from one municipality to the next. Gary has worked through all of it, which means homeowners get realistic timelines, accurate budgets, and construction decisions made by someone who has seen how they hold up ten years later.
He is a lifelong South Florida resident, and most Fresh Start Remodeling projects come from neighbors, past clients, and referrals. Gary personally walks every job site, meets with every homeowner, and stands behind the craftsmanship of his crews.
Why a Licensed General Contractor Matters in South Florida
A Florida general contractor license means permits are pulled properly, inspections are scheduled and passed, and the work meets current Florida Building Code — including wind-mitigation standards along the Treasure Coast and Northern Palm Beaches. Unlicensed work can void insurance claims and complicate resale.
Whether you are remodeling a kitchen in Port St. Lucie, updating baths in Stuart, or renovating a whole home in Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens, Fresh Start Remodeling handles the licensing, permitting, and scheduling so you only have one point of contact.