Commercial general contractor in Tampa, FL
FINREIT LLC is a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1533570) based at 3614 E 4th Avenue in Tampa. We build ground-up commercial buildings, retail and restaurant tenant build-outs, and renovations across Tampa and Hillsborough County, with our own crews on structural steel, light gauge framing, concrete, storefronts, and glazing.
What does FINREIT build in Tampa?
Our core work in Tampa is commercial: retail and quick-service restaurants, office and commercial shells and interiors, industrial and flex space, and medical and professional suites. We also take on select residential projects.
- Ground-up construction: new buildings from site work and foundations through shell and finish.
- Tenant improvements and build-outs: retail, restaurant, and office fit-outs on landlord timelines.
- Renovations and remodels, phased to keep occupied buildings open.
- Rollout programs for brands opening several locations.
- Preconstruction: estimating, constructability review, and value engineering.
See the full list on our services page and work grouped by trade on our projects page.
Who issues commercial building permits in Tampa?
It depends on where the parcel sits. Inside Tampa city limits, the City of Tampa reviews plans and issues building permits. In unincorporated Hillsborough County, the county's building department does. Temple Terrace and Plant City run their own building departments. We confirm the jurisdiction from the parcel address before drawings are finalized.
Commercial permits generally need sealed drawings reviewed against the Florida Building Code, plus zoning, fire, and often site and utility review. Inspections follow the work, typically foundation, framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins, and finals, before a certificate of occupancy or completion is issued. Sites in a FEMA flood zone add elevation or floodproofing requirements.
Why work with a Tampa-based contractor?
Being based in Tampa keeps job sites across Hillsborough County a short drive away for site walks, inspections, and owner meetings. We self-perform structural steel, light gauge framing, concrete and decking, storefronts, and glass and glazing, so the scopes that most often set a schedule stay with our own crews. We are also an authorized ES Windows dealer for impact-rated storefronts and windows.
Not sure what a build will cost or how to compare bids? Read what drives commercial construction cost in Tampa and how to choose a Florida general contractor.
How does a project with FINREIT run?
One continuous path from first estimate to open doors, with one team accountable the whole way.
Preconstruction
We scope, price, and schedule the work, value-engineering where it helps and flagging risk before it costs anything.
Construction
One accountable team builds it, with weekly cost and schedule visibility and self-performed crews on the critical scopes.
Closeout & Warranty
Punch list, inspections, and turnover done right, then we stand behind the work with a warranty you can call on.
Frequently asked.
Is FINREIT licensed for commercial construction in Tampa?
Yes. FINREIT holds Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC1533570. A certified license is issued by the state and is valid statewide, including Tampa and all of Hillsborough County. You can verify it on the Florida DBPR license search at myfloridalicense.com.
Who pulls the permit on a Tampa commercial project?
As the general contractor, FINREIT pulls the building permit and schedules inspections. We confirm early whether the City of Tampa or Hillsborough County has jurisdiction and work with your design team on plan review comments.
Can FINREIT work in an occupied building or shopping center?
Yes. We phase renovations and build-outs to keep your doors and your neighbors open, and we work nights and weekends when the schedule calls for it.
Which trades does FINREIT self-perform?
Structural steel, light gauge framing, concrete and decking, storefronts, and glass and glazing. For other trades we bring in partners we have vetted.
How do I request a bid for a Tampa project?
Send drawings or a short description through the contact form at finreit.com/contact, or call (813) 403-7965. We reply within one business day. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern.