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Good trades. Clear rules.
Subcontractor Opportunities in Southeast Florida: Join Our Network
We build single-story block homes for real estate investors from Jupiter to Melbourne, and every trade on our homes is done by a contractor we know and have checked. We're looking for subcontractors in every city we serve. If you do quality work and keep your word, here's what we look for, how we work together, and how to register your company.
Before we work together
How we choose the contractors we work with
We only work with trades we know and have checked. Before we ask you for a quote, we review these five things, and once you're on a build, our general contractors work with you from the first quote to the final inspection.
Your license, if your trade needs one
Roofing, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and other regulated trades need a Florida license. We verify yours with the state's licensing department (DBPR) before we assign you any work.
Your insurance, whatever your trade
We ask every contractor for current workers' compensation coverage or a valid exemption certificate, plus general liability insurance, including trades that don't need a state license, like tile or cabinets.
Your work, in photos and references
Show us photos of your recent jobs and give us references. That's how we see the quality you deliver before your first build with us.
Clear money rules
You send a written quote and hold it for at least 30 days. You're paid against your final bill, once we inspect and approve the work.
Quality control on site
A Certified General Contractor checks every phase. Your work must meet the Florida Building Code, pass the building department's inspections and follow the schedule.
What you get in return
A clear scope, changes approved in writing, a general contractor on site to answer your questions, and payment against your final bill once the work is approved.
How we work together
What we ask of every contractor on a Smart Builds home
These are the rules we share with every trade before they start, so you know exactly what to expect from day one.
- Quote first, in writingSend a written quote for your scope and hold it for at least 30 days.
- Start only on our green lightNo work begins until we confirm the start date and the scope.
- No changes without written approvalAnything outside the approved scope is quoted and approved in writing before it's done.
- Build to code, pass inspectionsYour work meets the Florida Building Code and passes the building department's inspections and ours.
- Keep to the scheduleShow up on the agreed dates, and tell us early if anything could delay your trade.
- Photos at every stepSend photos of your progress. We share them with the home's owner, who may be following from far away.
- A clean, safe siteLeave the site clean and safe at the end of each day, for your crew and the next trade.
- Paid on approved workSend your final bill when you finish. It's paid once we inspect and approve the work.
For contractors
Join our subcontractor network in Southeast Florida
We build single-story block homes for investors from Jupiter to Melbourne, and we're building our own network of trusted trades in every city we serve. If you're looking for construction subcontractor jobs on new homes, this is where to start. If you do quality work and keep your word, we want to hear from you.
Trades we work with
- Site work and fill
- Foundations and concrete
- Block and masonry
- Roof trusses and framing
- Roofing
- Windows and doors
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Stucco
- Painting
- Tile and flooring
- Cabinets and countertops
- Trim carpentry
- Well and septic
- Driveways and pavers
- Landscaping and irrigation
Cities we serve
- Jupiter
- Stuart
- Port St. Lucie
- Fort Pierce
- Vero Beach
- Melbourne
- Palm Bay
How it works
- Register below: where you work, which of our cities you can cover, your specialty and photos of your work.
- We review it: your photos, references, insurance and, if your trade needs one, your Florida license.
- We reach out: when there's a build in your area that fits your trade, we ask you for a quote.
Registering doesn't guarantee work. It puts you in our network, so we can call you when a project fits.
Register your company
It takes about 3 minutes. Have up to 6 photos of your recent work ready (JPG, PNG or WebP).
Contractor questions
Working with Smart Builds: your questions
Straight answers about licenses, insurance and payment.
Do I need a Florida license to work with you? +
Only if your trade requires one. Roofing, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and other regulated trades need a Florida license, and we verify it with the DBPR. Trades like tile, cabinets or trim carpentry don't need a state license, but if the job includes plumbing or electrical work, that part must be done by a licensed contractor.
What insurance do you ask for? +
Every contractor needs current workers' compensation coverage or a valid exemption certificate from the State of Florida, plus general liability insurance. We ask for the certificates before any work is assigned, and they must stay current while you work with us.
How and when do I get paid? +
You send a written quote for your scope and hold it for at least 30 days. When you finish, you send your final bill, and it's paid once we inspect and approve the work. Any extra work must be quoted and approved in writing before it's done.
Which areas do you cover? +
We build in seven cities in Southeast Florida: Jupiter, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Melbourne and Palm Bay. When you register, tell us which of them you can cover.
Does registering guarantee work? +
No. Registering puts you in our network. When there's a build in your area that fits your trade, we contact you and ask for a quote.