Updated: May 16, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
PO Box 530025, Deland, FL, 32720
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Empire Custom Builders Inc, Deland, Po Box 530025, Deland, FL (Owned by: Joyce Matthew James) holds a B Building Class B license and 9 other licenses according to the Orange County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 115 ranks in the top 2% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Empire Custom Builders Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Empire Custom Builders Inc Services
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Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Framing
Garage Construction
Other Commercial New Constr...
ADU
Whole Home Remodel
Addition
Vertical Addition
Horizontal Addition
Vertical and Horizontal Add...
Single Room Remodel
Empire Custom Builders Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (386) 734-5238
Address: PO Box 530025, Deland, FL 32720
Empire Custom Builders Inc Deland
Quality
115
98th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Empire Custom Builders Inc has a BuildZoom score of 115, which places them above 98% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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13 projects
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2024 |
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42 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Empire Custom Builders Inc has worked on at least
64.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Empire Custom Builders Inc mostly works on
new construction
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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28 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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10 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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6 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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3 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $19,200. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Empire Custom Builders Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Margaret S.January 29, 2024
Building Permits by Empire Custom Builders Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Building new home 30'x50 masonry block construction with stem wall to replace previous existing home that was destroyed during hurricane ian. water - city of new smyrna beach - existing septic - existing demolition permit 20230824023
Valuation:
$272,175
Permit #:
20240209061
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
Single family res...
Exterior: remove and replace19 trusses interior: addition insulation r19 batt in ceilings and r13 batt in exterior walls install 5/8 blue board on ceilings install 1/2 drywall on walls install wood flooring replacing damaged plumbing replacing damaged electrical painting walls and ceiling relocate washer and dryer hookup in laundry room kitchen: install new cabinets install new counte... see more
Valuation:
$189,608
Permit #:
20230921013
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
Single family res...
New single family residence **property on nsb utilities** water - city of nsb sewer - city of nsb **revision on 10/23/23 : clouded area to addition elevator**
Valuation:
$481,169
Permit #:
20230225010
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New work
Building Type:
Single family res...
New single family residence metal building with oversized garage and workshop
Valuation:
$1,020,000
Permit #:
2023110868
Status:
complete
Fee:
$17,671
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
See scope of work on sit plan. demolish residence interior walls ceiling all drywall demolish enclosed porch at left rear (slab remains) demolish breakfast nock & rear overhang install new plumbing drain lines repair concrete floor layout for new plumbing and sawcut concrete floor pour new concrete slab at rear porch extending existing slab frame new closet over end of new rear porch ... see more
Valuation:
$48,996
Permit #:
20230610009
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
Single family res...
Full interior renovation new doors new windows and new front facade
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
BD24-2791
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,371
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**remodel of existing 3 story house to include replacement of roof system replacement of 3rd story extension. walls reconfiguration of space and replacement of finishes all work occurs within existing building footprint**
Valuation:
$114,500
Permit #:
20220212008
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Renovation
Building Type:
Single family res...
New single family residence **property on well and septic** **revision on 08/01/23 : changed truss supplier** **revision on 09/29/23 :truss repair sheets** well - to be applied for septic - 64-sw-2669156
Valuation:
$562,210
Permit #:
20230301001
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New work
Building Type:
Single family res...
5/30 new single family residence block home
Valuation:
$382,000
Permit #:
2024030940
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,348
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence block home
Valuation:
$397,000
Permit #:
2024030513
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence
Valuation:
$952,000
Permit #:
BD23-1973
Status:
final
Fee:
$25,391
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert use: existing mobile home to guest home - not an adu removal of working kitchen and laundry on schedule with new single family residence b25006495
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B25011890
Status:
issued
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Mobile home/rv
Building Type:
Alteration
Adding a 1, 253 square foot addition
Valuation:
$240,000
Permit #:
20240307036
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Single family res...
Addition 836 sq ft living area, 960 sq ft garage 388 sqft porches, new windows and doors. and siding and fireplace **revision on 03/24/23 :structural engineers letter and truss engineer modifcation**
Valuation:
$216,561
Permit #:
20220804049
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
Single family res...
New single family block residence
Valuation:
$287,914
Permit #:
2022010539
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,477
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction pool house with bathroom wet bar and garage
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BD21-2209
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,919
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
New detailing building
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BD23-0947
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,249
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 2nd floor siding and replace with hardie lap siding and at front dormer replace with hardie shake siding
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
BD24-1656
Status:
complete
Fee:
$115
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof *inspections done by private provider – innovative construction inspection inc*
Valuation:
$40,600
Permit #:
ROF2023-07381
Status:
complete
Fee:
$89
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential renovation nonstructural kitchen and baths
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
BD24-3310
Status:
complete
Fee:
$965
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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Empire Custom Builders Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | CBC1250621 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | B Building Class B |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CBC1250621 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Daytona Beach |
| Type | Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Empire Custom Builders Inc with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | CCC1329181 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Roofing Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | CBC1250621 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Building Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
Verify this license's status for Empire Custom Builders Inc at the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since April, 2021.
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License Not Verified
| License # | CBC1250621 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Building Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2022. Check the current license status of Empire Custom Builders Inc with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since June, 2020.
Verify this license's status for Empire Custom Builders Inc at the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
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Inactive License
| License # | CCC1329181 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | B Roofing Unlimited |
- According to the Orange County Public Schools, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 64263 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Cape Coral |
| Type | Certified |
- According to the The City of Cape Coral, FL, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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115
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Southern Owners Ins Co |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Frank Winston Crum Ins Co |
259
Permits
- Building permit records show that Empire Custom Builders Inc has worked on 259 permitted projects.
Empire Custom Builders Inc Employees
JJ
Joyce Matthew James
Owner
JJ
Joyce, Matthew James
MJ
Matthew Joyce
Owner
We had a great experience with Empire Builders and in particular, Matt. He did a complete renovation of our kitchen while we were gone. It turned out beautifully.