Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Construction Before & After in Jacksonville, FL
On paper, every remodel sounds the same: tear out, build back, clean up. What separates a good contractor from a disappointing one is what happens in the middle. These before-and-after write-ups walk through real Jacksonville remodeling scenarios we’ve handled at Bradford Remodeling Co. The photos show the finished work. The descriptions explain what it took to get there, because the demolition photos never tell you about the rotten subfloor hiding underneath.
Styles & brands we work with
Recent Transformations
Kitchen Remodel in Mandarin: Flat Ceiling to Working Kitchen
Before
AfterThe problem: a 1990s kitchen in Mandarin with a soffit boxing in the upper cabinets, a fluorescent light panel, and a peninsula that pinched the walking path to the breakfast nook. We removed the soffit entirely, ran the cabinetry to the ceiling, and swapped the peninsula for an island with seating. The result is a kitchen that feels a foot taller and actually works for a family of four. KraftMaid cabinets, Cambria quartz, and a Kohler sink, with a written price locked before demolition started.
Whole-Home Remodel in Riverside: Flipper Special to Permanent Home
Before
AfterThe problem: a Riverside bungalow the buyer thought was move-in ready. Within two months, the ceiling in the guest bath collapsed from a slow pipe leak the previous flip had simply painted over. We opened the walls, replaced the compromised framing, re-plumbed the bathroom, and corrected the exterior with James Hardie plank where the old siding had been caulked over rot. The homeowner now has a house with documented materials and manufacturer warranties, not a series of surprises. This is the kind of job where our 365-Day Done Right Promise matters: if any of that corrected work fails within a year, we’re back at no charge.
Kitchen Remodel in Springfield: Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Before
AfterThe problem: a Springfield kitchen closed off from the dining room by a wall the homeowner assumed was purely decorative. It was load-bearing. We installed a properly sized engineered beam, pulled permits, and passed inspection before the wall came down. The kitchen now flows into the dining space with Wellborn cabinets and Silestone counters. The framing work is documented, inspected, and covered by the same written guarantee as everything else we do in Jacksonville.
Home Remodel in San Marco: Water Damage to Guest Bath
The problem: a San Marco guest bath where the shower tile had been set on drywall, not a proper tile substrate. The grout failed, water got behind the wall, and the baseboard on the opposite side of that wall started to swell. We tore out the shower to the studs, installed cement board with a waterproof membrane, and rebuilt the shower with Moen fixtures and a Kohler pan. The homeowner told us the previous tile job was only four years old. A shower built correctly in Jacksonville’s humidity should last decades, not four years.
Exterior Correction in Avondale: Siding and Soffit Repair
The problem: an Avondale home where the soffit had rotted through in two corners, meaning water had been getting behind the fascia for years. The siding below those corners was spongy to the touch. We replaced the damaged sheathing, corrected the rotted soffit, and installed James Hardie plank with proper flashing. The exterior now sheds water the way it should, and the homeowner has manufacturer documentation for every material used. A rotted soffit in Jacksonville is rarely just a cosmetic issue. It’s usually a ventilation problem too, which is why we check airflow before we close up the wall.
Kitchen Update in Arlington: Cabinet Refacing and Countertop Replacement
The problem: an Arlington kitchen where the cabinet boxes were still solid, but the doors were delaminating and the laminate counters were scorched near the cooktop. The homeowner didn’t want a full teardown. We refaced with Wellborn doors and drawer fronts, replaced the counters with Caesarstone, and swapped the sink for a Kohler undermount. The result looks like a new kitchen at roughly two-thirds the cost of a gut remodel. And because the cabinet boxes stayed put, the job was done in under three weeks.
Want Results Like These?
Every project above started with a free estimate and a written price before any work began. That’s how Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville operates on every job, from a single bathroom to a whole-home remodel. Call (904) 337-5929 and talk to a real person. We’ll walk your project, put the scope in writing, and give you the same 365-Day Done Right Promise every client gets. No pressure, no numbers that move at the door.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville since 2004.
See the difference
BeforeAfterBeforeAfterBeforeAfter
