Updated: May 25, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
116 River Heights Dr, Cocoa, FL, 32922
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Better Built Site Work Contractor
Better Built Inc, 116 River Heights Dr, Cocoa, FL (Owned by: Stephen Wood) holds a Certified General Class A license and 17 other licenses according to the Highlands County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Better Built Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
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Basement Remodel
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Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Garage Construction
Gutters and Flashing
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Restaurant New Construction
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Better Built Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (321) 460-2512
Address: 116 River Heights Dr, Cocoa, FL 32922
Better Built Inc Cocoa
Quality
112
97th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Better Built Inc has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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46 projects
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2024 |
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181 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Better Built Inc has worked on at least
243.0 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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228 projects
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Demolitions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Better Built Inc mostly works on
demolition
projects.
Pricing
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178 projects
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< $5k |
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30 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $2,400. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Addition and renovation take the existing structure to walls and remodel
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
25BC14932
Status:
triage
Fee:
$35
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Head southeast on monroe st. turn right onto main st (sr-80). turn left onto cleveland ave (us-41). turn right onto gladiolus dr (cr-865) turn left onto old gladiolus dr. turn right onto aspen dr
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-02555
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hurricane damaged mobile home demolition with debris cleanup. pool to remain. property being sold and new owners will be installing new mobile home soon
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-00129
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of accessory structures damaged by hurricane ian. no concrete or tree removal
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
DEM2023-03314
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hurricane milton damaged mobile home demolition unit 205 plantation village mhp
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
BLD2504-3509
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1/12 pitch 14sqs shingles peel and stick
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
25BC00677
Status:
final
Fee:
$143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and remove hurricane damaged mobile home. no concrete or tree removal at 16295 davis rd lot 20
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-01319
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hurricane damaged mobile home demolition
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
20250207299
Status:
complete
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hurricane damaged mobile home demolition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PR-2025-007959-0000
Status:
applied
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hurricane damaged mobile home demolition unit d3 pleasant lake
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
BLD2501-2237
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Flood demolition of mobile home. no concrete removal lot g3 lakeside trailer town sub un 1
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
BLD2302-2795
Status:
complete
Fee:
$144
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lot #56 demolish & remove damaged mobile home...no concrete or tree removal...plumbing only
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
CBP-22-05749
Status:
final
Fee:
$190
Permit Type:
Mobile home (plum...
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning changeout like for like install trane xr14 series 3ton split air conditioning system 14.00 seer ahri# 201763660 under 2000cfm. no ductwork
Valuation:
$5,628
Permit #:
21BC08241
Status:
expired
Fee:
$166
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mobile home demolish 1005 single family residence 10
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B24019515
Status:
complete
Fee:
$29
Permit Type:
Mobile home
Building Type:
Demolish
Convert office units to apartments
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
24BC17878
Status:
filed
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert office units to apartments
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
24BC11694
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and remove hurricane damaged mobile home. no concrete or tree removal
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-02556
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and remove hurricane damaged mobile home. no concrete or tree removal
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-02554
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and remove hurricane damaged mobile home. no concrete or tree removal
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-02553
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and remove hurricane damaged mobile home. no concrete or tree removal
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
DEM2023-02552
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Better Built Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | HC03932 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified General Class A |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CGC1506129 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | B General Class A |
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Verified License
| License # | CGC1514925 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
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Verified License
| License # | CAC1815734 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Air Conditioning Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | AEC-10330 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | General |
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License Not Verified
| License # | S-CGC1506129 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Contractor |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
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Inactive License
| License # | CAC1815734 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | M Air Conditioning Class B |
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Inactive License
| License # | CGC1514925 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Daytona Beach |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CGC1514925 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | B General Class A |
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Inactive License
| License # | CGC1506129 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC03932 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | BC005090 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Bay County |
- According to the The Bay County Builders' Services, FL, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Unverified License
| License # | 15611 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| County | Monroe County |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | QB59289 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information, |
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Inactive License
| License # | QB32536 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information, |
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112
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Bill & Shelia Gaylor Insurance |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Paychex Insurance |
774
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better Built Inc has worked on 774 permitted projects.
Better Built Inc Employees
LD
Lovell Ronald David
SW
Stephen Wood
Owner
WC
Wood Stephen Curtis
WC
Wood, Stephen C
WC
Wood, Stephen Curtis