TRIAD GROUP'S HISTORIC RENOVATION IN FT. MYERS, FL

"IT'S GOTTA GO"
GASPARILLA GUEST HOUSE

If you've been following our blog you know that we have started a new renovation project "GASPARILLA",  a historic renovation located in the City of Fort Myers.  A beautiful old home built about 1925 with a guest house on a huge lot located on one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the City.  As historic renovators it is always our objective to maintain the old charm of the house and restore it with all of today's modern conveniences.  

As with many projects of this nature the initial evaluation of the project proves not to be accurate once you get underway and can evaluate thoroughly what actually exists.  Gasparilla is no exception.  Once we were permitted to start the demolition and got into the structure to examine it's integrity we found the old guest house is gonna have to come down.

GASPARILLA GUEST HOUSE

The old structure is just not sound and the effort to get it into good structural condition is just not financially feasible.  We are better off to tear it down, wipe the slate clean, and start anew.

BLUE TARP ON ROOF OF OLD GUEST HOUSE

As you can probably imagine by seeing the blue tarp on the roof, the structure has been pounded with summer rains, probably for years.   By taking the guest house down we will have the ability to create an addition to the main house that will make it everything it should be.

FRONT OF OLD GUEST HOUSE

It is our plan, at this point, to put an addition in the general vicinity of the old guest house that will frame one side of the new pool area and allow a great location for a new outdoor kitchen.  The new addition will also house the new laundry room, breezeway, butlers pantry, 2 new bedrooms, new bath, workout/rec room and a 1 1/2 car garage.  The grand plan should include 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, and a 5 1/2 car garage.  With these new ideas in mind we are proceeding forward with the building plans for the new addition and renovation of the main house structure, which is in excellent condition.  Stay tuned for more as we proceed.

Triad Group is a state certified general contractor located in Fort Myers, Florida.  We have been building in Southwest Florida since 1981 and are family owned and operated.  

For more information please visit our website at  

triadgroupgc.com

  or give us a call at 

239-267-1212

OR

877-652-6114

TRIAD GROUP'S HISTORIC RENOVATION IN FT. MYERS, FL

"GASPARILLA"

If you follow my blog you know that we recently completed a historic remodel in Seminole Park, Fort Myers.  The job turned out great and we have jumped into our next historic renovation project known as "Gasparilla".  Located in one of the finest neighborhoods in old Ft. Myers it is a great house with great bones.  Can't wait to get started on it.

FRONT ELEVATION BEFORE RENOVATION

The house was first on the tax roll in 1925 so it must have been constructed around that time.  It currently has 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths, and is 3994 SF of living area.  The property also contains a free standing guest house.  The house has been unoccupied for quite sometime and allowed to fall into a bad state of disrepair.  In addition, the layout of the home was desired in days gone by but will not be suitable for todays active families.  As with all of our historic renovations we seek to "wipe the slate clean" and design the build back so that the home will suit todays families but keep it's old time charm.

EXISTING FREE STANDING GUEST HOUSE

From the photos you can see what a challenge this renovation will be, the guest house has also been unoccupied for quite sometime and we are currently evaluating how it will fit into the overall layout of the project.

THE BACKYARD AND REAR OF HOUSE

The home is situated on a huge lot with an easement behind, no close neighbors to the rear.  It is our plan to incorporate a breezeway, outdoor kitchen, pool/spa and large outside deck and recreation area that will really make this house a home.  Stay tuned for more as we progress through the project.  Once our final building plans are complete we will be ready to go to permitting and get underway.  Looking forward to it, hope you will follow our progress!

Triad Group is a state certified general contractor located in Fort Myers, Florida.  We have been building in Southwest Florida since 1981 and are family owned and operated.  

For more information please visit our website at  

triadgroupgc.com

  or give us a call at 

239-267-1212

OR

877-652-6114

THE TRIAD GROUP'S HISTORICAL RENOVATION, SEMINOLE PARK, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

WHERE'S THE ROOF?

As the work proceeds on The Triad Group's historical renovation in the City of Fort Myers Seminole Park historic district we are now in the process of replacing the roof.  At some point there was an attic fire in the house so the entire roof had to be removed and replaced with all new trusses, blocking, decking and of course the finished roof which will be a mill finished metal roof.

The home was originally built in the early 1920's, construction methods have changed dramatically since then.  It takes knowledge, experience and a certain amount of creativity to be sure the new roof is installed properly to meet or exceed all of todays current codes.  The Triad Group has that experience and knowledge as our GC, Mike Peters, is also an engineer, graduating from Northwestern University, and he's been building in Fort Myers and the Southwest Florida area for over 35 years.  Brian Peters, the construction superintendent on this job is a licensed building contractor and has been working in construction over 15 years.  At Triad our licensed contractors are experienced and actively work on our jobs.

As the job moves forward we will be completing the mechanicals, to include all new electric, plumbing, a new energy efficient air conditioning system and preparing for drywall.  We are also in the process of designing the new kitchen.

The Triad Group is a state certified general contractor located in Fort Myers, Florida.  We have been building in Southwest Florida since 1981 and are family owned and operated.  

For more information please visit our website at  

triadgroupgc.com

  or give us a call at 

239-267-1212

OR

877-652-6114