Berith Builders helps Mandarin homeowners update older homes. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, renovate whole houses and build additions. Mandarin is a short drive north of our base in St. Johns, and owner Deane Wolfe runs every job himself.
Many Mandarin homes, including those around Mandarin Station, are 25 to 40 years old. They are in established neighborhoods that people do not want to leave, but the kitchens, bathrooms and layouts often show their age.
Deane knows what to look for in an older house: structural walls, aging plumbing and wiring, and water damage hiding behind old tile. He plans for these things up front so there are fewer surprises once work starts.
Mandarin is in Duval County, and Deane handles permitting in Duval as well as St. Johns and Clay counties.
Opening a closed-off kitchen to the dining room is one of the most common changes in older Mandarin homes. We handle the structural work, then add solid-wood cabinets, islands, quartz or granite counters and new lighting.
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Full remodels of original hall baths and primary baths, with new showers, tubs, tile, vanities and fixtures. In a bathroom this age, Deane expects to check the subfloor and plumbing once the old tile comes off.
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If the whole house needs updating, Deane can plan and manage a full renovation with one schedule and one point of contact.
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First-floor additions and bump-outs for more bedrooms or living space, built to match your existing home. Deane handles the Duval County permits and plan review.
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If your lot is full, you can build up instead of out. Deane will look at the structure of your home and work with an engineer to see what it can carry.
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A new attached garage, or a garage with a room above it for an office or extra bedroom.
Learn about garage additionsTaking out a wall is often the change that makes an older home feel new. Before you do it, ask:
Deane will answer these during the visit and build the answers into your estimate.
Many Mandarin homeowners weigh remodeling against moving. Remodeling lets you keep your neighborhood and your lot. Deane looks at the question as a builder and as someone who knows real estate. He will give you his honest view of which updates are likely to add value and how far to take them without over-improving for the street.
Many older homes here still have arches, stucco details and heavy Mediterranean finishes. Most homeowners now want something cleaner, such as contemporary, coastal or craftsman. Deane can help you choose finishes and layout changes that bring the home up to date.
Yes, including Mandarin Station and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Yes. Deane handles permits in Duval, St. Johns and Clay counties.
Mandarin is a short drive from St. Johns, so a visit is usually set up within a couple of days of your call.
No. We take on full kitchen and bath remodels, renovations and additions in Mandarin, not repair calls.
Yes. Berith Builders holds Florida Certified Building Contractor license CBC1269953 and pulls permits in Duval County.
A 1-year labor warranty on the work, plus manufacturer warranties on installed products.
Call Berith Builders at (904) 865-3289 or send a request, and Deane will set up a visit. We also serve nearby Fruit Cove and Julington Creek and Jacksonville.
Tell us about your project and Deane will call you back to set up a visit to your home.
Phone(904) 865-3289
