Spec Home
Construction.
Boutique quality,
investor-grade
execution.
Spec home construction at the luxury end of the market requires a builder who understands what the end buyer is looking for in each specific neighborhood. A spec home in Port Royal is not the same product as a spec home in Davis Islands. The finishes, the layouts, the lot presentation: all of it needs to be calibrated to what will command a premium in that market.
Collin and Tyler have been on the ground in Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay long enough to know what buyers in these markets expect, what they reject, and where spec builders typically over- or under-invest. That knowledge translates directly into better decisions at the design and selections stage.
We are selective about the spec projects we take on. We build spec homes where we can put our name on the finished product without reservation, and where the location, lot, and budget allow us to do that honestly.
Finishes, layout, and spec level aligned to what buyers in the specific neighborhood and price point actually want. Not guesswork. Experience.
Clear budget tracking, documented change orders, and regular progress reporting for investors and developers who need visibility into the project.
Spec projects are time-sensitive. We establish realistic schedules and manage trades to hit them. Carrying costs are real and we respect that.
A finished product that photographs well, passes inspection without punch list gaps, and reflects the quality standard the market expects at the price point.
Spec homes where the
lot supports the price.
In Naples' established waterfront neighborhoods, Port Royal, Old Naples and Aqualane Shores among them, the lots are built out, so a spec project usually starts with buying an older home and taking it down. Those neighborhoods sit inside the City of Naples, which permits through its own Building department. More on building in Naples.
On Marco Island, canal-front lots with Gulf access are the most active part of the custom home market. A spec home there is held to the same code as any new home: permits through the City of Marco Island's Building Services department, the finished floor at least one foot above the base flood elevation, and a 170 mph design wind. More on building on Marco Island.
For investors and developers we provide clear budget tracking, documented change orders and regular progress reports. For current numbers, see what it costs to build in Naples and on Marco Island.
Spec Home Construction, Frequently Asked
What is the difference between a spec home and a custom home?
A custom home is designed for a specific owner who is involved in every decision. A spec home is built before a buyer is known, so the layout, finishes and lot presentation are chosen to fit what buyers in that neighborhood and price point expect. Both go through the same permits, inspections and building code. See our custom home building service for owner-led builds.
What reporting do investors get during a spec build?
Clear budget tracking, documented change orders and regular progress reports. Carrying costs are real on a spec project, so the schedule is set before construction starts and the trades are managed to hold it.
Do spec homes in Naples and on Marco Island have to meet flood elevation rules?
Yes. A spec home is held to the same rules as any new home. The finished floor must be at or above the base flood elevation for the lot's FEMA flood zone, and on Marco Island the city requires at least one foot above it. Building at the right height also helps at resale, because elevation affects the buyer's flood insurance cost.
Have a lot and
a spec vision?
We partner with a select number of investors and developers each year. Call or email and one of the principals will respond within one business day.
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