Updated: Dec 15, 2025
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4501 E COLUMBUS DRIVE, Tampa, FL, 33605
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Stress Free Construction LLC
With a principal team that includes Jonathan “Buck” Sands, David Lowrey, and Chris Mercer, Stress Free Construction LLC brings decades of combined residential and commercial building experience to the Tampa Bay area. Jonathan Sands, a second-generation contractor from Brandon, FL, oversees architectural design ideas and directly supervises large or complex custom construction projects. David Lowrey manages day-to-day financial operations and project management, drawing on his background in operations and strategic financing. Chris Mercer, a licensed general contractor, has led businesses recognized nationally for growth and now focuses on general contracting services at Stress Free Construction. The company manages projects throughout Tampa and surrounding communities, handling both new construction and complex builds for residential and commercial clients.
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Phone Number: (813) 737-2477
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Address: 4501 E COLUMBUS DRIVE, Tampa, FL 33605
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Quality
119
99th percentile
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Stress Free Construction LLC has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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15 projects
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2024 |
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17 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Stress Free Construction LLC has worked on at least
48.0 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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20 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Stress Free Construction LLC mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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12 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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7 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $19,800. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Stress Free Construction LLC
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** storm damage ** replace 15 windows and 1 sgd same size with impact windows swap out 5 ton hvac unit that was damaged from helene replace electric water heater with gas water heater replace cabinets in same footprint as existing (re use the counters) replace roof (shingles only) int/ext paint
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
BLD-25-0514290
Status:
complete
Fee:
$124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fema: site plan review required to building a single family residence. please note we had an arborist report done for 2 trees in question and we shifted the house per arborist request for sole purpose of protecting a tree sec 27-156. air spading showed no conflict with footers in any barricade zones and the arborist provided a canopy plan and the house as design to accommodate. the si... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SPR-25-0002689
Status:
site plan review complete
Fee:
$564
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
I was advised to file an after the face permit for 3108 coachman cmp-25-0003250/cod-25-0001001 scope of violation: per sec. 27-287.25.(e) for the removal of (1) 10 laurel oak and (1) 20 norfolk island pine the property owner must obtain a tree permit with a triple permit fee of $372 and plant (2) 3 caliper penalty trees and (3) 2.5 caliper mitigation trees or pay into the tree trust f... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRE-25-0000573
Status:
triage
Fee:
$2,172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
It was determined by city that this property is not in limwa line and did not have the foundation requirements and breakaway walls needed. revision is to revert to traditional foundation and eliminate all necessary fema requirements as this parcel is not in the coastal a limwa
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-24-0510174-REV1
Status:
complete
Fee:
$356
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Private provider plan review and inspections- commercial shell new construction 5998sf
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-25-0069138
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,196
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2025-11-03
Building a 2 story 5059sf single family residence. includes front porch lanai 2 garages
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
BLD-25-0517403
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use residence to commercial office permit pulled is to supersede bld-19-0467725. renovation and addition to include new roof windows doors stair lula trades: building electrical mechanical & plumbing. arc-19-0000335 architectural review commission - certificate of appropriateness
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0499512
Status:
triage
Fee:
$1,611
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Engineering/landscaping (commercial) - walk and drives
2025-06-27
The proposed central properties inc. - warehouse parking & loading area consists of paving the existing 18 346 sf gravel truck parking and loading area with concrete pavement. there are 4 962 sf of existing concrete pavement which brings a total impervious area to 23 308 sf
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
ENGC-1225-00004
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovations 1. removal of back patio deck (demo) removal of master balcony and french doors. 2. new tiered deck pergola and bbq installation 3. relocate air conditioning unit from master balcony to side of house. 4. removal of back french doors (2 sets) replace with large window and larger bifold patio door. 5. removal of 4 windows downstairs walling in 2 in the corner and putting 2 w... see more
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0502427
Status:
triage
Fee:
$674
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2025-11-03
Building a 2 story 5059sf single family residence. includes front porch lanai 2 garages
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
BLD-25-0517403
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In an effort to achieve the required 1 hr rating for the floor of the stair enclosure we are requesting to utilize an intumescent coating on all exposed wood. additionally also includes a proposed alternative for rated wall continuity at the stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-23-0499512-REV4
Status:
complete
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The original plans have been corrected in 4 aspects. 1. the rv port frame anchors onto the 12 concrete piers are 24+ ribar not wedge anchors. 2. the roofing for both structures is 5 v metal sheeting. 3. the tool shed has lp siding. 4. the doorway to the tool shed is open
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-24-0504878-REV1
Status:
complete
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2023-06-08
New construction single family residence - 2 story 5 bed/4 bathroom rear deck attach garage & concrete driveway
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0489711
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,716
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To replace the concrete slab that was removed in prior permit and to addition electric to the south warehouse as noted on plans
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
CBLDC-0824-00181
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2023-02-13
New construction single family residence. 4 bed 4bath two car garage
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0489072
Status:
complete
Fee:
$10,154
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of meacham urban farm. the land will be cleared and graded where four greenhouses will be constructed as well as a prefabricated metal building. the site will be used for fruit vegetable and honey production. there will be an onsite farmers market held within metal building
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLD-19-0466977
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,803
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing plan had pilings and foundation that interfered with tree root. modified piling location and foundation to avoid conflict with tree. (see circled area)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-25-0517403-REV1
Status:
complete
Fee:
$261
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building inspector ryan bickle requested that a plan revision to reflect all of the structural repairs required for the remodel that were not evident until the plaster was removed. the work has been inspected and approved by an engineer but the inspector wanted a record of repairs and connectors on the plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-23-0499512-REV2
Status:
complete
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2023-10-25
New construction single family residence 5 bed/7 bathroom front porch lanai balcony attached 2 car garage
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BLD-22-0489257
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,269
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new construction and additions (1 and 2 family)
2024-11-08
Fema: new construction of a 3-story single family residence with attached garage re-issued - original issued date: 11/08/2024 original application acceptance date: 08/02/2024
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
BLD-24-0510174
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,868
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
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Verified License
| License # | CCC1331883 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Roofing Contractor |
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| License # | CGC1521267 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
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| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Electrical Business Information |
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Inactive License
| License # | EC13006597 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
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119
BuildZoom Score
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| Insurer | Italiano Insurance Serv |
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| Workers Comp Provider | State Of Florida |
193
Permits
- Building permit records show that Stress Free Construction LLC has worked on 193 permitted projects.
Stress Free Construction LLC Employees
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Ledford, Gary Todd
Owner
SB
Sands Jonathan Bryant
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Sands, Jonathan Bryant