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Smarter Remodeling
Smarter Remodeling is the remodeling arm of Smarter Investments Corp; a company that was created over 15 years ago to fulfill a need in the market for innovative and quality construction services. Since then we have completed hundreds of projects from simple home renovations to major retail stores and we have been recognized multiple times. Among those awards are: Entrepreneur of the Year - Rising Star category by the Hispanic Business Magazine and the Historic Preservation Award given by the Jacksonville Historic Society. In 2013, we are very proud to have been named the Official General Contractor of the Jacksonville Sharks and in 2014, the Official General Contractor of the Jacksonville Armada
Our commitment to our customers has remained unchanged throughout the years and it has allowed us to remain in business during the worst recession this country has seen in decades.
We can help with anything you might need including: framing, metal framing, drywall, painting, hardwood, tile floors, cabinets, kitchen, bathrooms, room additions, stucco, concrete, floor refinishing, etc.
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From BuildZoom: Smarter Remodeling, 9218 Cypress Green Dr, Jacksonville, FL (Owned by: Fabian Videla) holds a Certified General Contractor license and 5 other licenses according to the Florida license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 144 ranks in the top 1% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Smarter Remodeling, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Smarter Remodeling Services
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Smarter Remodeling Jacksonville
Quality
Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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15 projects
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2023 |
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18 projects
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2022 |
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Experience
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22 projects
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Home Additions |
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10 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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9 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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26 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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10 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
Smarter Remodeling Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on
19
reviews
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By Ed H.October 17, 2019Home Remodel$190,000
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By a user in Palm CoastApril 25, 2018Considered for Home Addition
They called once .Said they'd be here on Tuesday and haven't heard from them since.
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By Verified ClientJanuary 9, 2018Considered for Multi-Room Remodel
Good_communication
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By a user in OldsmarAugust 2, 2017remodel$30,000
Smarter investment remolded my moms house with great care a precision. They were very professional, clean, and made my mother feel comfortable which was #1 goal as I was not always able to be onsite during renovations. Joe personally came by daily to check progress and resolve any issue or questions we had. I would highly recommend Smarter Investments for anyone wanting an honest, professional, knowledgeable contractor.
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By Verified ClientJuly 31, 2017Considered for Home Renovation
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By EricMay 26, 2017whole house makeover$100,000
Joe was the project manager on our whole house make-over. The whole team worked hard to get the job done. Whenever a problem arose, as they will on any remodel, we could count on Joe to work with us until we all were satisfied with the outcome. You can't ask for any better than that.
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AnonymousMarch 1, 2017
Paul was our design rep, he was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. The whole crew did top notch work! You could tell the quality of the work we had done far exceeded the work done at a neighbor's by a different company. We were very pleased with the speed and professionalism. We will use Smarter Remodeling again for any future projects and highly recommend them. Thank you Paul for making it as easy and stress free.
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AnonymousJanuary 6, 2017
I recommend Smarter Remodel. I am very pleased with the work they did. I had a wall removed and a sunken floor raised to one height. The end result is beautiful.
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By Patrick M.November 2, 2016bathroom$5,50010 days
From the initial visit to the final day, working with the team at Smarter Remodeling has been a truly great experience. Smarter Rem did our guest bathroom. The job took approx. 10 days. Fair price, quality workmanship, prompt and courteous workers. David the project manager, oversaw the entire job and always kept me informed of the progress. I would recommend Smarter Remodeling to anyone looking for a fair and professional contractor.
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By Evelyn O.April 22, 2016Addition$30,00028 daysVerified Hire
Gave me a good price. I accepted. Drawings made, permits issued within a reasonable time frame, construction proceeded speedily, all work was done in a timely manner. The employees were sensitive to keeping my property clear and clean. I was very pleased with the way the jobs were done and the behavior of the employees. Love the job they did and can't wait to use the space. Was quite pleased with the reasonable price and the quality of their work. Will recommend them to friends and neighbors gladly.
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By AnonymousOctober 25, 2015
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By AnonymousOctober 2, 2015
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By AnonymousMay 15, 2015Master suite Addition$68,00090 days
Smarter Remodeling did a mother in law suite for me. The initial design was done in 3-D and really helped my wife see the way the project would look. We really appreciated the detailed proposal in the begining it really set the tone for the project and allowed us all to be on the same page through ought the build. I would highly recommend them for your next room addition project. Pricing was good as well after comparing several bids we felt they really gave us an upfront accurate price.
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AnonymousMarch 19, 2015
I have used Smarter Investment several times. I have had them re-roof my office building, update my kitchen and bathroom, put new flooring into my home, and to renovate a foreclosed house we purchased for my son. They performed an excellent job on all the properties. Their employees worked efficiently and cleaned up after the projects. Fabian Videla was involved in every phase of all the projects, making sure our expectations were met. I would highly recommend them..
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By AnonymousMarch 18, 2015Mutiple Projects, roofing, building refurb, painting, plumbing, framing,$200,0007 daysJCDS
Smarter Investments has provided our operations with many completed projects over the past three years. We are very satisfied with the services provided and the quality of the work performed. What truly stands out is the commitment to customer satisfaction. A true partnership has been developed with Smarter Investments, Great Contractor, highly recommend.
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AnonymousMarch 17, 2015
We had the ultimate 70's kitchen and desperately needed an update. My husband was hesitant due to the horror stories he had heard about the length of time it took to get a total kitchen remodel. We had used Ideal Conditions Heating A/C and had a great experience and they introduced us to Fabian. We not only got a fabulous, updated new kitchen but had an experienced, considerate crew of guys create it for us...and in only 3 weeks~It's awesome! We recommend Smarter Investments to anyone who asks us about remodels/construction work, etc. Fabian is easy to work with and his crew is excellent. I'm so happy every time I walk into our fabulous new kitchen.
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By MarcSeptember 20, 2012
Great contractor. Very responsive and always willing to make things work. Very professional and courteous. Very reasonably priced
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AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012
These guys help me with my retail store on the Northside. Very professional and committed to the customer. I will highly recommend them
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AnonymousJuly 25, 2012
Great contractor ! Very professional and always willing to find creative solutions to any problems. Very good communication.
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Smarter Remodeling License info
Verified License
| License # | CGC1505198 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
| Business Type | Certified General Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | Certified General Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of September 2025.
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Inactive License
| License # | CGC1505198 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | B General Class A |
| Business Type | Certified General Contractor |
- 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 # | NAT-F186604-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Certified General Contractor |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | Certified General Contractor |
- 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 # | 0024180 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | Certified General Contractor |
- 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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144
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Accident Insurance Company Inc CPP000652700 |
| Insured up to | $4,000,000 |
Premium
- Smarter Remodeling is a verified BuildZoom Premium contractor.
234
Permits
- Building permit records show that Smarter Remodeling has worked on 234 permitted projects.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS: If I could leave zero stars I would. Fabian Videla and the Smarter Remodeling company are not to be trusted. They do not stand behind their work. We paid them $18,315 to install a front door system at our house. The door was installed backwards and the internal parts to the door have failed. Fabian has been to our house twice over the last year to access the issue. We have had the door manufacturer's representative to our house to access the issue. The manufacturer's representative said the door was installed backwards and gave an estimate to fix the problem. We gave the estimate to Fabian and asked him to call the rep if he needed further clarification. He has done nothing. He avoids all contact as this point despite his repeated promises to fix the problem. We paid Smarter Remodeling $190,000 in total renovation costs; the project took longer than imaginable; and in the end Fabian will not make good on improper work.