Mason Homes is a licensed general contractor serving Brandon homeowners in Bloomingdale, FishHawk Ranch, Valrico, and Riverglen. We handle kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home additions, whole-home renovation, flooring, and countertop installation throughout eastern Hillsborough County.
Brandon sits east of Tampa in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The area offers a wide mix of housing — 1980s-90s established single-family homes in neighborhoods like Bloomingdale, and newer 2000s-2020s master-planned communities like FishHawk Ranch. Open-concept kitchen conversions are the most requested project we handle in Brandon — homeowners with 1990s floor plans want the wall between the kitchen and living room gone.
Florida General Contractor License: CGC062538
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One of Brandon's most established neighborhoods, with homes built primarily in the 1980s-1990s. Bloomingdale homes are typically CBS (concrete block stucco) construction, 1,500-2,500 sq ft, with 3-4 bedrooms. Most have the closed-off kitchen layouts common to that era. Bloomingdale has an active HOA in some sections — check deed restrictions before planning exterior modifications. Interior kitchen and bath remodels do not require HOA review.
A master-planned community in Lithia with homes built from the early 2000s through the 2020s. FishHawk homes are newer but often have builder-grade finishes — laminate countertops, basic tile backsplash, stock cabinets, and contractor-grade fixtures. The most common FishHawk project: upgrading the kitchen with quartz countertops, semi-custom cabinets, and a tile backsplash while keeping the existing layout. FishHawk has an HOA with architectural review for exterior changes.
A mix of older established homes (1970s-1990s) and newer development east of Brandon. Valrico offers larger lot sizes than central Brandon, making it a strong candidate for home additions — room additions, expanded master suites, and Florida room enclosures. Room additions in the Tampa area cost $80-$200 per square foot (per HomeGuide).
A residential community along the Alafia River corridor in northwestern Brandon. Riverglen homes are 1990s-2000s construction with standard suburban layouts. Some properties near the river are in FEMA flood zones — we verify flood zone status during the initial consultation.
The number-one project in Brandon. Homes built in the 1980s-1990s typically have a wall or peninsula separating the kitchen from the living and dining areas. Removing that wall — and reconfiguring the kitchen with an island or peninsula — opens the entire first floor. A structural engineer's report ($300-$800) determines if the wall is load-bearing. If it is, a steel or LVL beam replaces the wall. Open-concept conversions add $8,000-$25,000 to a kitchen remodel (per Estimate Florida Consulting).
Mid-range Brandon kitchen remodels — new cabinets, quartz or granite countertops, LVP or tile flooring, new appliances, and updated lighting — run $42,000-$68,000 (per CraftLine). FishHawk kitchen upgrades that keep the existing layout and focus on finishes run $20,000-$45,000.
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Brandon and Valrico lots are large enough to support room additions without variance requests in most cases. Common additions: 200-400 sq ft Florida rooms ($20,000-$70,000 per multiple sources), master suite expansions, and bonus rooms over garages. All additions require Hillsborough County building permits and must meet current Florida Building Code for wind resistance and energy efficiency.
| Project | Brandon Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel (mid-range) | $42,000 - $68,000 | CraftLine |
| Kitchen upgrade (builder-grade to custom) | $20,000 - $45,000 | Estimate Florida Consulting |
| Bathroom remodel (mid-range) | $18,000 - $45,000 | NovaCoreBuilders, CraftLine |
| Bathroom remodel (basic/half-bath) | $4,000 - $14,000 | Angi, Tampa Kitchen & Bath |
| Room addition | $80 - $200/sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Florida room / sunroom | $20,000 - $70,000 | Multiple sources |
Brandon is in unincorporated Hillsborough County — not within Tampa city limits. Permits are issued through Hillsborough County Building Services (hcfl.gov/businesses/permits-and-records), not the City of Tampa.
We pull all Hillsborough County permits and schedule inspections as part of every Brandon project.
Every Mason Homes project begins with an on-site consultation — we look at the space, listen to your goals, and put together a fixed-scope estimate you can compare line-by-line. No pressure, no obligation.
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How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Brandon, FL? A mid-range kitchen remodel in Brandon runs $42,000-$68,000 (per CraftLine). That includes new cabinets, quartz or granite countertops, tile or LVP flooring, appliances, and lighting. Builder-grade kitchen upgrades in FishHawk and newer communities — where the layout stays the same but finishes are replaced — run $20,000-$45,000. Add $8,000-$25,000 for open-concept wall removal if needed.
Do Brandon permits go through Hillsborough County or the City of Tampa? Hillsborough County. Brandon is unincorporated — it is not within Tampa city limits. Permits are filed through Hillsborough County Building Services. The process is similar to City of Tampa permits: submit plans, wait 10-15 business days for approval, schedule inspections at each phase. Permit cost: $200-$800 depending on project scope.
How long does a home addition take in Brandon? A standard room addition (200-400 sq ft) takes 8-14 weeks from permit approval to final inspection. This includes foundation work, framing, roofing tie-in, electrical, plumbing (if adding a bathroom), drywall, flooring, and paint. Add 10-15 business days for Hillsborough County permit approval and 2-4 weeks for architectural/engineering plans before that.
Is FishHawk Ranch a good area for remodeling investment? Yes. FishHawk homes are relatively new (2000s-2020s) with solid CBS construction and modern floor plans — they just need better finishes. Replacing builder-grade laminate countertops with quartz ($50+/sq ft installed per multiple sources), upgrading stock cabinets to semi-custom, and installing tile backsplash typically costs $20,000-$45,000 and significantly increases the home's market positioning within the community.
Call (813) 999-5910 or request a free estimate. We schedule an on-site visit at your Brandon home to measure, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed written quote.
We also serve nearby Riverview — just south on US-301.
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