Updated: Oct 20, 2025
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Po Box 3479, Dunnellon, FL, 34430
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Papa Bear Construction Inc
Serving Dunnellon and the surrounding areas, Papa Bear Construction Inc brings over two decades of experience to residential and commercial building projects. With 23 years in the industry, the company undertakes a variety of construction services, ranging from new home builds to remodeling existing structures. Portfolio examples show work on both interior and exterior renovations, including kitchen and bath updates, room additions, and structural repairs. Papa Bear Construction Inc serves homeowners as well as property managers, providing tailored solutions for single-family residences and multi-unit dwellings. The company manages projects from initial planning through completion, working with local suppliers and subcontractors as needed. Based in Dunnellon, Papa Bear Construction Inc focuses on long-term functionality and compliance with Florida’s building codes across every project type.
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Papa Bear Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (352) 628-5454
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Address: Po Box 3479, Dunnellon, FL 34430
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Papa Bear Construction Inc Dunnellon
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Papa Bear Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Papa Bear Construction Inc has worked on at least
27.0 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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8 projects
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New Constructions |
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5 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Papa Bear Construction Inc mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $149,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Papa Bear Construction Inc
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New single family dwelling - new single family dwelling
2025-05-27
Single family dwelling * noc for single family dwelling in or bk 3558 pg 626 ** site approved for single family dwelling with front & rear stairs only. 4 trees to be retained ** flood zone: ae - bfe: 12.0 dfe: 13.0 (panel: 12017c0189e effective: 01/15/2021 - 120063) - finished floor & all machinery & equipment must meet dfe: 13.0 - 1433 sq ft enclosure to have 8 engineered smart vents... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLD202503410
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***commercial***(helene flood repair) cut & cap plumbing/reconnect plumbing raise electical outlets in den only replace other compromised receptacles only install new insulation replace 7 rows of siding around exterior of house replace waiscot and finish plywood walls and base board replace 3 exterior doorsreplace back porch decking replace flooring/a/c change out--noc req & in or bk3... see more
Valuation:
$137,236
Permit #:
BLD2024340253
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling - new single family dwelling
2024-09-17
New construction single family dwelling noc for single family dwelling in or bk:3495/pg:920 <b><i>site approved for new single family dwelling only- must retain a min of 8 trees </i></b><span style="font-size: 11pt"><u><b>septic system approval must be provided at timeof final inspection prior to co issuance.</b></u></span>
Valuation:
$347,000
Permit #:
BLD2024334102
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling - new single family dwelling
2024-02-16
New single family dwelling w/43'8"x 6 covered front porch 42'6"x 10 covered rear porch & attached garage-left ***** ok for temporary site fencing *** ok for placement of temporary storage box on site during construction *** *** noc for single family dwelling in or bk 3174 pg 1341 * flood zone ae finished floor & all machinery/equipment must meet elevation 13 2298 square inches flood v... see more
Valuation:
$275,000
Permit #:
BLD202108574
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Storm damage helene (1) repaired air conditioning and put condenser on stand (2) replaced damaged interior non-bearing walls and reframed existing handie cap bathrooms (3) repaired and relocate existing handie baths plumbing to meet current codes (4) electrical raise receptales to 4 replace cloth romex to bring to code (5) install insulation (6) install wall coverings with metal panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB25-0032
Status:
final
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
Building
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling - new single family dwelling
2024-03-17
Single family dwelling w/lp gas - 26'x10 concrete porch 1st fl 26'x10 open porch 2nd fl 11'2"x7'5 covered entry porch only **noc single family dwelling pg 2351 bk 3271** site apprvd w/cond for single family dwelling w/lp gas - 26'x10 concrete porch 1st fl 26'x10 open porch 2nd fl 11'2"x7'5 covered entry porch only * berm or swale req'd *flood zone ae finished floor & all machinery/equ... see more
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
BLD202100560
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling - new single family dwelling
2024-02-20
Single family dwelling with cargo lift****noc for single family dwelling recorded in or bk:3244/pg:1740*** site apprvl w/cond for single family dwelling w/wrap around covered deck on three sides & covered back porch only * det garage requires separate permit & site review/not included in this retain min of 9 trees & undisturbed 15 vegetative buffer adjacent to mean high waterline***fl... see more
Valuation:
$677,000
Permit #:
BLD202114814
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: aptos sans-serif; margin: 0">** storm damage hurricane helene ** </span>cut&cap plumbing//install insulation/4 of drywall/cabinets kitchen & bath/replace compromised receptacles/reconnect plumbing& electrical @ kitchen & baths//paint interior replace bathroom tile replace exterior doors ** noc or bk 3513 pg 2422. recorded noc must be on site... see more
Valuation:
$71,809
Permit #:
BLD2024338505
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
<p>flood repair: raise receptales to 4'install new insulation and drywall to 4 trim paint cabinets <b><u>**storm damage - hurricane helene</u></b> noc on file for renovations (helene flood) in or bk:3513 pg:2423 recorded noc must be on site in permit package for inspector review ****flood zone ae pre-firm non-compliant structure not a substantial improvement elevation verification n... see more
Valuation:
$54,763
Permit #:
BLD2024338675
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Please call to unlock jay 352-302-9655 r+r insulation/drywall 8ft cut+cap plumbing reconnect plumbing (kitchen bathrooms water heaters) r+r jetted tub plumbing/elect reconnect kitchen elect r+r sliding door exterior
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB24-0190
Status:
final
Fee:
$877
Permit Type:
Add/alter/repair
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace w/metal roof reconstruct deck install composite decking on rear deck remove and replace windows(headers)& door (frame & headers) changeout 2 air conditioning units plumbing addition gas drop for range & tankless hot water heater *noc for whole house remodel or bk 3063 pg 676* flood zone ae post firm structure new water heater tank must meet elevation 10 garage elev 5.... see more
Valuation:
$149,500
Permit #:
BLD202004446
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling - new single family dwelling
2023-04-21
Single family residence with gas *noc- construction of single-family residence in or bk:3352 pg:2096* *site review approved for single family residence only - must retain at least 16 trees*
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLD202216794
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling w/lp gas - 26'x10 concrete porch 1st fl 26'x10 open porch 2nd fl 11'2"x7'5 covered entry porch only **noc single family dwelling pg 2351 bk 3271** site apprvd w/cond for single family dwelling w/lp gas - 26'x10 concrete porch 1st fl 26'x10 open porch 2nd fl 11'2"x7'5 covered entry porch only * berm or swale req'd *flood zone ae finished floor & all machinery/equ... see more
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
202100560
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replc elevated single family dwelling w/elevator 9'6"x 6 recessed entry on ground floor & 30'4"x 11'2 covered porch & stairs on back under covered porch (demo permit 202012891) **noc demo/sfr in or bk 3117/1054** flood zone caz lowest horizontal member must meet elevation 13 navd 1145 sq inches flood vents reqrd sealed original preliminary elevation certificate required upon placement... see more
Valuation:
$443,000
Permit #:
202103114
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family home 2 story no garage w front porch 10'x 20'and wraparound left side and rear deck 8'x47 side and 8'x40 rear**noc needed & required**site approved for new single family home 2 story no garage w front porch 10'x 20'and wraparound left side and rear deck 8'x47 side and 8'x40 rear only **must retain 13 trees on site *** application voided per contractor
Valuation:
$220,000
Permit #:
202108915
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of a great room. will include site work removing windows foundtation exterior walls roofing install new seerheat pump and wall mount ductless heating cooling system electric insulation install two new windows install soffit and fasica exterior finish of stucco install one exterior door install new vinyl plank flooring interior drywall (refer to scope of work document uploade... see more
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
BLD202321491
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
* storm damage hurricane helene ** cut&cap plumbing//install insulation/4 of drywall/cabinets kitchen & bath/replace compromised receptacles/reconnect plumbing& electrical @ kitchen & baths//paint interior replace bathroom tile replace exterior doors **noc req ***flood zone ae pre-firm non-compliant structure not a substantial improvement elevation verification not required****<div>i... see more
Valuation:
$49,218
Permit #:
BLD2024340735
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling w 20'10"x12'6 & 198 sq ft covered front porch & irrigation **site approved for single family dwelling w 20'10"x12'6 & 198 sq ft covered front porch only 9 trees remain* * noc for single family dwelling in or bk 3189 pg 1119 *
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
202108023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hurricane helene - install 4 of insulation drywall/raise receptacles to 4 plumbing cut and cap reconnect kitchen and bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB24-0225
Status:
final
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
Building
Building Type:
N/A
Repair existing deck already in place 1) tearoff & dispose of existing railing & all decking 2)re-nail existing framework with stainless steel nails 3) re-deck with composite1x8 wear deck & attached with ss screws 4) install new picket rail out wood with wear deck top rail.***noc req & in bk3405 pg426***nonresidential***
Valuation:
$35,346
Permit #:
BLD202318182
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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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 Papa Bear Construction Inc with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | CBC1251020 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Building Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Inactive License
| License # | 0025721 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
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Inactive License
| License # | QB25721 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information, |
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105
BuildZoom Score
221
Permits
- Building permit records show that Papa Bear Construction Inc has worked on 221 permitted projects.
Papa Bear Construction Inc Employees
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Ruane James Patrick
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Ruane, James Patrick