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Counties covered
Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Sarasota — the full Southwest Florida corridor, from Cape Coral to Venice.
From
Vision
To Reality
About
About Us
We started LDI because hiring a contractor in Southwest Florida is the largest cheque most families ever write, handed to someone they met a week earlier. We put the missing information on the table first: who is licensed, who is insured, who has finished this exact scope nearby, and what it should honestly cost.
Your project deserves more than the first quote. It deserves an advisor with no tool belt in the fight.
We check the paperwork you can't
Every contractor we put in front of you is confirmed active in the Florida DBPR license database, in the correct trade category, with current general liability coverage. You get the license number in writing so you can verify it yourself.
You hold the contract, not us
You sign directly with the licensed contractor and pay them on their schedule. Our advisory fee is separate, agreed in writing beforehand, and never buried inside a construction invoice.
Answers in your language, within hours
English and Spanish, seven days a week. Most enquiries get a real reply in under two hours — in this market the second call usually wins the job.
Products we supply ourselves
Cabinetry, custom closets and decorative wall panels are supplied directly by LDI, quoted separately from any advisory work, so you always see exactly what you are paying for.
Standards
Numbers we
Numbers we
stand behind.
We don't publish project counts we can't evidence. These are the standards we hold ourselves to on every single enquiry, and you can hold us to them too.
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First response
Our standard for a first reply on every enquiry, weekends included, and same-day after a named storm.
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License verified
No contractor is recommended without a live DBPR check and confirmation of active liability insurance.
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Languages
Consultations, scopes, bid comparisons and every document handled in English or Spanish.
What we do
Our services.
Every engagement is written down before it starts: what you want, what we do, what it should cost, and exactly where our role ends. Ranges below are typical Southwest Florida figures for planning only — your binding estimate comes from the contractor.
Kitchen Renovation
The room that decides how a house feels and what it appraises for. We help you set a scope that matches your budget, then bring you licensed contractors who have finished comparable kitchens nearby — not whoever answered the phone first.
- Scope definition, layout review and material guidance
- Cabinetry and countertops supplied direct by LDI
- Licensed contractor matches with side-by-side bid comparison
Typical range$18,000 – $70,000
Estimated duration4 – 8 weeks
LDI roleAdvisory & referral
Bathroom Renovation
Small rooms, unforgiving details. Waterproofing, slope and ventilation are where bathrooms fail years later, so we make sure they are named in the scope and priced in the bid before anyone starts demolition.
- Waterproofing and ventilation written into scope
- Fixture, tile and vanity selection guidance
- Licensed plumbing and electrical trades referred
Typical range$9,000 – $32,000
Estimated duration3 – 6 weeks
LDI roleAdvisory & referral
Whole-Home Renovation
Multiple trades, one sequence, a hundred ways to lose money. We help you phase the work, read every bid line by line, and understand what each contractor is — and is not — including before you commit.
- Phased scope across all trades
- Bid comparison: allowances, exclusions, payment schedule
- Change-order review for the length of the build
Typical range$60,000 – $250,000
Estimated duration3 – 7 months
LDI roleAdvisory & referral
Storm Damage & Insurance Support
After a named storm the wrong crew always shows up first. We help you document damage properly, understand what your carrier is asking for, and connect with licensed contractors and licensed public adjusters who handle claims every week.
- Damage documentation and photo record support
- Referral to licensed contractors and licensed adjusters
- Priority same-day response after a storm event
Typical rangeVaries by claim
ResponseSame day, post-storm
Not providedClaim negotiation or public adjusting
Investor & Rental Turnarounds
Vacancy is the real cost. For flips, long-term rentals and seasonal units we standardise the finish package and the scope so pricing is repeatable and crews show up when they said they would.
- Standardised turn package priced per unit
- Repeat crews for portfolio owners
- Volume pricing on cabinetry and closets
Typical range$8,000 – $45,000 / unit
Estimated duration2 – 5 weeks / unit
LDI roleAdvisory & referral
Cabinets, Closets & Wall Panels
Our own supply line. Measured, quoted, ordered and delivered by LDI, with installation handled by a licensed installer we introduce you to. Priced separately from advisory work, with no percentage fee on top.
- Kitchen cabinetry, vanities and custom closets
- Decorative wall and ceiling panels
- In-home measure and written quote
Typical range$3,500 – $28,000
Lead time3 – 6 weeks
LDI roleDirect supply
Home Additions & Lanai Enclosures
Need more space but don't want to leave the neighborhood? In this market an addition usually costs far less than moving, once you count closing costs and today's insurance premium on a new policy. Enclosing an existing lanai is the cheapest square footage most Cape Coral homes will ever add.
- Feasibility review: setbacks, lot coverage and HOA rules
- Referral to licensed GC plus engineer for the wind-load design
- Guidance through Lee, Collier or Charlotte County permitting
Typical range$45,000 – $180,000
Estimated duration4 – 9 months
LDI roleAdvisory & referral
Exterior & Outdoor Living
Outside is half the house in Florida. Pavers, pool cages, summer kitchens and fencing all read at first glance — to guests, to appraisers and to anyone scrolling your listing. They also take the hardest beating from sun, salt and storms, so who installs them matters.
- Paver driveways, patios, walkways and pool decks
- Screen enclosures, pool cages and lanai re-screening
- Fencing, outdoor kitchens, drainage and exterior lighting
Typical range$4,000 – $60,000
Estimated duration2 – 8 weeks
LDI roleAdvisory & referral
Our work
Projects we've
Projects we've
coordinated.
Each of these started with a homeowner or investor who wanted a straight answer on scope and cost. Below is what the work involved, who performed it, and where our role began and ended.
Galley kitchen opened to dining
The owners had lived with a dark, closed galley for years. We defined the scope — removing the non-structural dividing wall, relocating two circuits, new cabinetry and quartz tops — then matched them with two licensed general contractors who had done comparable openings in the same zip code. They chose the lower bid after we flagged that the higher one excluded electrical.
Guest bath rebuilt to code
A previous unpermitted remodel had left the shower pan failing and the exhaust venting into the attic. We documented the defects, wrote a scope that named waterproofing and ventilation explicitly, and referred a licensed plumbing contractor and a licensed GC. Both line items appeared in the bid instead of becoming a change order halfway through.
Post-storm envelope repair
Wind-driven water had entered at the roof-to-wall junction. We helped the owner build a complete photo and moisture record before anything was disturbed, explained what the carrier would ask for, and referred both a licensed roofing contractor and a licensed public adjuster. Claim handling stayed entirely with the adjuster.
Seasonal rental turn, two units
An owner with back-to-back bookings needed both units refreshed in one window. We standardised the finish package across both, ordered closets and cabinetry through our own supply line to control lead time, and scheduled a single licensed crew across the two units rather than two separate mobilisations.
Project summaries are provided for illustration of scope and process. All construction shown was performed by independently licensed Florida contractors engaged directly by the property owner.
Verification
What we check
What we check
before we recommend.
Anyone can send you three names. Every contractor introduced through LDI clears the same four checks first, and you receive the evidence in writing so you can confirm all of it independently.
License status
Confirmed active in the Florida DBPR database, in the correct category for your scope of work. You receive the license number.
Insurance
Current general liability coverage confirmed, plus workers' compensation coverage or a valid exemption on file.
Relevant work
Recent completed projects in the same scope and county — not a portfolio of something else entirely.
Contract clarity
A written proposal with defined allowances, exclusions, payment schedule and timeline before you are asked to sign anything.
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Verify us, and them. Florida contractor licenses are public. Every license number we give you can be checked in seconds at the Department of Business & Professional Regulation license portal. We encourage you to do exactly that before signing anything — including anything we recommend.
Team
The people
The people
behind the work.
A small firm on purpose. You deal with the same two people from the first call to the final walkthrough — never a call centre, never a rotating account manager.
Leandry Benitez
Owner & Managing Partner
Dianelys Badillo
Operations Partner
Contractor Network
Independent licensed partners
How it works
Simple from
Simple from
start to finish.
Most renovation horror stories start the same way — unclear expectations, poor communication, and a contractor who goes quiet when things get complicated. Our process exists to make sure none of that happens to you. Four steps. No surprises.
Book a free reviewFree Consultation
We visit the property or review your photos and plans, ask what you are actually trying to solve, and tell you honestly whether the budget matches the scope. No cost, no obligation.
No cost · 30–45 minutesWritten Scope & Verified Matches
You receive a written scope document plus two to three licensed contractors suited to it — each with license number, trade category and insurance status, so you can verify every one yourself.
2–4 business daysBids Side by Side
We lay the proposals out in the same format so the real differences are visible: allowances, exclusions, payment schedule, timeline. Then you contract directly with the contractor you choose.
You sign the contractAdvisory Through Completion
Questions during construction come to us. We read the change orders, explain what is normal and what is not, and stay available until you sign off on the finished work.
Until final walkthrough
Pricing
Honest pricing.
Honest pricing.
No surprises.
Our advisory fee is a percentage of the contract value you sign with the contractor, agreed in writing before you commit to anything. The first project review is free, and product orders carry no advisory fee at all.
Referral
Single trade, clearly defined scope
5%of contract value
For targeted repairs and single-trade work where you already know what needs doing and just need the right licensed hands.
- Free in-home consultation
- 2 license-verified contractor matches
- DBPR and insurance evidence in writing
- Introduction and hand-off
Full Renovation
Full room and multi-trade projects
10%of contract value
Covers full kitchen, bathroom and renovation projects — scope, matching, bid comparison and advisory under one written agreement.
- Everything in Referral
- Written scope document
- 3 matches with side-by-side bid comparison
- Change-order review during the build
- Advisory until final walkthrough
Concierge
Whole-home and multi-unit work
15%of contract value
For whole-home renovations, portfolio owners and large external works that need phasing and senior attention throughout.
- Everything in Full Renovation
- Phased programme across all trades
- Priority scheduling with our network
- Financing options presented
- Weekly written progress check-in
Fees are quoted and agreed in writing before you sign anything. Cabinets, closets and wall panels supplied by LDI are invoiced separately and are not subject to an advisory fee. Need a custom arrangement? Get in touch — we're happy to help.
FAQs
Questions
Questions
answered.
Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch and we'll answer any question you have — no sales pressure, just straight answers.
Are you a licensed contractor?
No — and we say so on purpose. LDI Development Services LLC is a construction advisory and contractor referral firm. We do not perform, manage or supervise construction work as defined by Florida Statute 489. Every project is built by an independently licensed Florida contractor whom you hire directly.
What area do you cover?
Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Sarasota counties — including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice and Sarasota. For projects outside that range, ask and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Do you offer free quotes?
The project review and consultation are free, with no obligation. After that you receive a written scope and contractor proposals, and our advisory fee is agreed in writing before you commit to anything. The construction estimate itself comes from the licensed contractor, not from us.
Who do I pay, and for what?
You pay the contractor directly for the construction work, on the payment schedule in your contract with them. You pay LDI a separate advisory fee for our services. Cabinets, closets and wall panels supplied by LDI are invoiced separately by us as a product sale.
How do you verify the contractors you recommend?
We confirm the license is active and in the correct category through the Florida DBPR database, confirm current general liability coverage and workers' compensation status, and review recent completed work in the same scope. You receive the license number so you can check it yourself in minutes.
How long does a typical project take?
A bathroom usually runs 3–6 weeks on site and a kitchen 4–8 weeks. Whole-home renovations range from 3 to 7 months depending on permitting and scope. Your contractor gives you a firm timeline in writing before work begins; the ranges on this site are for planning only.
Do I need a permit for my project?
Most structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work in Southwest Florida requires a permit, and the licensed contractor pulls it under their license. We flag what will likely need permitting during your consultation so it is priced into the bid rather than discovered halfway through.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Consultas, alcance de trabajo, comparación de presupuestos y toda la comunicación se manejan en español o inglés, como usted prefiera.
I already have a contractor. Can you still help?
Yes. We can review the proposal and contract you have been given, tell you what is missing or unusual, and verify the license and insurance before you sign. That review is one of our most common first engagements.
How do I get started?
Fill in the form below or call us. We'll arrange a free consultation, usually within the week, and you'll have a written scope and verified contractor matches within a few business days of that visit.
Contact
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Fill in the form and we'll be in touch — usually within two hours during business hours — to arrange your free consultation. Prefer to speak to someone directly? Call us.
- Phone
- (239) 200-8065
- Based in
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat 9:00am – 1:00pm by appointment
Sun closed