Updated: May 17, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5715 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34233
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Kauffman Construction
We are Kauffman Construction, Inc. A Florida state certified building contractor with
over a decade of experience in Sarasota and surrounding areas. We provide guidance,
assistance, and diligence from start to finish on your construction projects, with experience,
maturity, and a willingness to help. We have experience with projects ranging from retail
spaces to restaurants to offices to schools and residential projects. Kauffman Construction is
a member of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce as well as the YPG. Offering a
variety of services, our highly trained work force is here to help you achieve your desired
result in a professional and timely manner.
Kauffman Construction, Inc. combines the highest quality materials with the utmost
attention to detail of craftsmanship, completed by highly skilled master carpenters with well
over 30 years in business in Sarasota along with a reputation that is unmatched.
From BuildZoom: Kauffman Construction, 5715 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL (Owned by: Alexander Phillip Kauffman) holds a Certified Underground Utility And Excavation Contractor license and 9 other licenses according to the Florida license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Kauffman Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Kauffman Construction Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
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
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Kauffman Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (941) 544-4772
Address: 5715 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233
Kauffman Construction Sarasota
Quality
109
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Kauffman Construction has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Kauffman Construction has worked on at least
16.0 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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5 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Kauffman Construction mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Kauffman Construction Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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AnonymousDecember 30, 2016
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By GregJuly 27, 2016Restaurant Remodel$65,00098 days
I can’t say enough good things about Kauffman Construction. The owner Alex went way out of his way to make our project better than I even imagined. In a day where it’s getting harder and harder to find good and reliable contractors, it was very refreshing to find Kauffman Construction. I will be using Kauffman Construction on my future projects. Greg Erb, Erbelli’s Pizzeria, Bradenton, Florida
Building Permits by Kauffman Construction
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Complete interior remodel to include all new electrical all new plumbing hvac equipment change out. new kitchen and bathroom cabinets and fixtures associated drywall and framing. no load bearing walls added or removed. flooring paint etc this work was already permitted under separate scopes as follows: 2025-005405 plumbing permit issued (inspections passed) 2025-006208 hvac permit iss... see more
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
2025-007785
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace a pre-manufactured modular building on a site where a modular building already stood. utility services are already available but need to be modified to fit new building. a letter stating this is a minor modification is attached no county commission approval necessary. install new modular connect plumbing electrical sidewalk and ramps
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-25-000059
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,201
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of kitchen and hallways. plumbing fixture locations to be moved. no alterations to load bearing or structural components
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
2024-011222
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Prvpro approved for plan review and inspections new warehouse #1 construction
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2023071481
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23,822
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Complete demolition of existing 2 story building. removal of all concrete walkways and accessory structures associated with old mini golf course and driving range
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BLD2025060145
Status:
complete
Fee:
$820
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Threshold & approved for prvpro plan reivew and inspections gfa new warehouse #4 construction gfa
Valuation:
$2,200,000
Permit #:
BLD2023071490
Status:
complete
Fee:
$27,824
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New shell building with retail/restaurant
Valuation:
$1,050,000
Permit #:
BLD2025080459
Status:
triage
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Shell building for future coffee shop
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLD2025080464
Status:
triage
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Shell with retail/restaurant
Valuation:
$1,270,000
Permit #:
BLD2025080453
Status:
triage
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior bathroom remodel. only replacing tile vanity toilet light fixtures. the existing bathtub will be removed and replaced with a tiled shower
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
2025-013706
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Concrete repair crawl space. at 1st field inspection pick up special inspector
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLD-CRES-22010001
Status:
approved
Fee:
$4,005
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Garage concrete repairs for tower 1555 **expedite 4/6** 3/8/23 abandoned permit expired. last inspectiond done on 7/15/21.cd 7/8/21 permit issued. lem 7/7/21 fees paid waiting on updated contractor info to issue permit. lem 5/19/21 reviews complete waiting on fees to issue permit. lem 5/18/21 reviews complete applicant needs to resubmit. lem 5/10/21 resubmit received incoming complete... see more
Valuation:
$188,623
Permit #:
21031627
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,209
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
4th floor topping slab removal and replacement 5/6/21 reviews complete applicant invited to download plans permit card uploaded. lem 04/20/21 resub received incoming complete ao 4/12/21 plan review complete applicant invited to resubmit cc 4/12/2021 building & signature reviews failed.pv 4/1/21 applicant invited to upload plans and pay fees. lem
Valuation:
$69,986
Permit #:
21040072
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,872
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install premaufactured modular portable building. connect to existing utilities
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
COM-NEW-25-000135
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$529
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial concrete restoration on the corner of building #3 at home sound auto vault
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD2025100199
Status:
issued
Fee:
$192
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change out of 2 doors on the first floor
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-000053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$457
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit extended 3-28-22 (90 days) cmu screen wall removal replacement
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
BLD2021040061
Status:
complete
Fee:
$366
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change out 13 windows (size for size). change out 1 sliding glass door (size for size)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
RES-ALT-24-001667
Status:
complete
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$342,000
Permit #:
21070143
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,632
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exterior repair
Valuation:
$278,850
Permit #:
2022076320
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
General (county)
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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Kauffman Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | CUC1225687 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Underground Utility And Excavation Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | CGC1526628 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | CGC1512640 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Kauffman Construction with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Inactive License
| License # | CUC1225687 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | B Underground Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- 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 # | CGC1526628 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the The City of Ocala, Florida, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | CUC1224087 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Underground Utility And Excavation Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- 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 # | CBC1259790 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Building Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- 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 # | 63685 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Cape Coral |
| Type | Certified |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- 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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109
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Gemini Ins Co |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Simple Employer Solutions |
68
Permits
- Building permit records show that Kauffman Construction has worked on 68 permitted projects.
Kauffman Construction Employees
AK
Alexander Phillip Kauffman
Owner
GI
Greene, James N Iii
KT
Kauffman, Sean Thomas
Alex made the expansion of our lanai and replacement of the old cage a very easy and cost effective project. Alex was with us every step of the way and explained how and when the work was to be accomplished. We recommend anyone needing a contractor to contact Alex. Vince and Sandy Staley, Sarasota,FL