Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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1901 ULMERTON RD. SUITE 195 CLEARWATER, FL 33762, Clearwater, FL, 33762
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Empad Architecture and Design
EMPAD Architecture and Design is a full service professional design firm comprised of Architects, Interior Designers, and LEED Accredited professionals. Established in the Tampa Bay Area in 2003 EMPAD is a certified WMBE and WOSB Architectural and Interior Design Firm. Throughout the firm’s 14 year history we have completed work in 12 states throughout the southeast and north-east US and in the Caribbean. With over 50 years combined design experience our expertise at EMPAD extends throughout Corporate Offices, Retail, Restaurants, Healthcare, Hospitality, Government, and Industrial projects.
From BuildZoom: Empad Architecture and Design, 1901 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL (Owned by: Chris H Culbertson) holds a Design Contractor license and 8 other licenses according to the Clermont license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (727) 570-9506
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Address: 1901 ULMERTON RD. SUITE 195 CLEARWATER, FL 33762, Clearwater, FL 33762
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Empad Architecture and Design Clearwater
Quality
108
95th percentile
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Empad Architecture and Design has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Empad Architecture and Design has worked on at least
8.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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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 |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $300,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Empad Architecture and Design
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Interior remodel of 9, 610sq.ft. tenant suite on the 20th floor of 100 n. tampa including partial interior demolition new walls and doors new finishes lighting millwork and minor plumbing. existing restrooms in building core to remain
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0498166
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,835
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*private provider – plan review and inspections* the project is a 6 528 gsf. two story masonry reinforcement building group business (b-4) and it is of construction type ii b unprotected/unsprinkler. the civil site plans have been under-reviewed with the file reference number: bld-21-0485064
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0490513
Status:
complete
Fee:
$18,249
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building out an existing shell space in the midtown development for a new chocolate retail space. the work consists of new retail display/sales space open seating public restrooms and a small back of the house area for chocolate preperation
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
BLD-21-0483958
Status:
filed
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 story 7594 sf masonry structure for a new swim school
Valuation:
$4,700,000
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000478
Status:
plan review in process
Fee:
$18,554
Permit Type:
Standard new cons...
Building Type:
N/A
Private provider plan review and inspections- new commercial car wash facility - wws 21.021 fishhawk/id#6246
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-23-0045842
Status:
complete
Fee:
$26,338
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Vacuum canopy for new commercial car wash
Valuation:
$115,000
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000260
Status:
pending client input
Fee:
$3,237
Permit Type:
Standard new cons...
Building Type:
N/A
Building out an existing corner shell space in the k2 block of the midtown development for a new restaurant. the work consists of a custom designed entry a new bar/lounge area open seating public restrooms and kitchen
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
UTL-21-0001504
Status:
filed
Fee:
$46,445
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pay station canopy for new commercial car wash facility
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000259
Status:
pending client input
Fee:
$1,179
Permit Type:
Standard new cons...
Building Type:
N/A
Alternative methods and materials request or code interpretation
2022-11-21
Building a 3 hour shaft lid assembly to a fire rated shaft in the restaurant at the ponte. this would be a hilti recommended assembly
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CBO-23-0000123
Status:
complete
Fee:
$893
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Vacuum enclosure for new commercial car wash
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000258
Status:
pending client input
Fee:
$623
Permit Type:
Standard new cons...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing office/retail building. addition of vestibule and elevator on the first floor. renovation of common area on second floor
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
20160879
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alternative methods and materials request or code interpretation
2024-07-22
Applying a fire retardant coating to the exterior plywood sheathing to make the plywood non-combustible
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CBO-22-0000003
Status:
complete
Fee:
$893
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demising one tenant space into 2 tenant spaces
Valuation:
$109,500
Permit #:
BCP2403-0118
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,836
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New screen fence in two locations; conceal a water meter; conceal a transformer
Valuation:
$9,200
Permit #:
20183889
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building out an existing shell space in the midtown development for a new chocolate retail space. the work consists of new retail display/sales space open seating public restrooms and a small back of the house area for chocolate preperation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
UTL-21-0001902
Status:
filed
Fee:
$9,667
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tire choice new building ele
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE18-1119
Status:
final
Fee:
$218
Permit Type:
New commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Tire choice new building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD18-1359
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,643
Permit Type:
New commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Tire choice new commercial building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRA18-0204
Status:
filed
Fee:
$5,784
Permit Type:
General commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Tire choice new commercial building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SDC18-0267
Status:
filed
Fee:
$3,176
Permit Type:
New commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Tire choice new commercial building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FIRE18-0210
Status:
filed
Fee:
$970
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
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| Status | Active |
| City | Clermont |
| Type | Design Contractor |
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| License # | AR91712 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clermont |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | AR91712 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Daytona Beach |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | AEC-16873 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Architect |
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| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Architect Business Information |
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| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
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| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Architect Business Information |
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| License # | AR91712 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | ARC-402582 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
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108
BuildZoom Score
14
Permits
- Building permit records show that Empad Architecture and Design has worked on 14 permitted projects.
Empad Architecture and Design Employees
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Chris Culbertson
Owner
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Chris H Culbertson
Owner
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Culbertson, Chris H