Guava Trust Co-Founder
Guava Trust has built 25 homes for low-income households in the Jacksonville area. John's role spans lot selection, construction, permits, closeout and sale.
Florida Residential Construction
Additions, Remodeling & Concrete in Tampa Bay and Jacksonville
Tampa Bay is our operating base and primary service area. We also serve Jacksonville, including Mandarin / South Jacksonville.
From driveways and additions to remodeling, we coordinate the agreed scope, applicable permits, trades and construction through closeout.
One Contractor. One Point of Contact.
Residential ConstructionHome AdditionsRemodelingConcrete WorkProject Management
Meet John A. Holmes Sr.
Hands-On Experience. One Point of Contact.
John combines residential development through Guava Trust with project management for schools, banks, commercial projects and custom homes.
These examples reflect John's work through other organizations, not projects completed under the Florida Project Builders name.
Explore John's experienceGreater Bay Construction
Project management for schools, custom homes, Thompson Cigar, the Florida State Fairgrounds entrance and Columbia Restaurant renovations in Tampa and St. Augustine.
Three Florida Bank Locations
Project management in Tampa from pricing through closeout, including team selection and coordination with design professionals and owners.
What we build
What Are You Planning to Build or Improve?
Choose the project that best matches what you want to accomplish. Additional concrete and residential construction services remain available through our complete service list.
Concrete Driveways
New and replacement residential concrete driveways planned around access, drainage, preparation and the finished property.
Home Additions
Additional living space coordinated around the existing home, property conditions, permitting and construction requirements.
Residential Remodeling
Focused, multi-room and whole-home renovations organized through one documented construction plan.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
Interior renovations coordinated across layouts, utilities, waterproofing, fixtures, cabinetry and finishes.
Where we work
Tampa Bay and Jacksonville Service Areas
Our primary Tampa Bay territory is served from the operating base. We also consider work throughout Jacksonville, including Mandarin / South Jacksonville, subject to property, scope and scheduling fit.
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is our operating base and a primary service area for residential construction, concrete, additions and remodeling.
Explore Tampa BayJacksonville
Jacksonville homeowners can begin a conversation about concrete, additions, remodeling and larger residential construction needs.
Explore JacksonvilleMandarin / South Jacksonville
Mandarin and South Jacksonville homeowners can discuss driveways, additions, remodeling and coordinated residential improvements.
Explore Mandarin / South JacksonvilleA deliberate process
From First Conversation to Project Closeout
The exact path changes with the work, but every project starts by defining what the homeowner wants to accomplish and organizing the work before construction begins.
Project Conversation
Share the property and the outcome you have in mind.
Scope & Feasibility
We evaluate the property, project requirements, permitting considerations, and major cost drivers.
Preconstruction
Scope, plans where needed, trade coordination, permitting, and scheduling are organized before construction begins.
Construction & Closeout
We manage the work through construction, inspections, completion, and final walkthrough.
Straight answers
Homeowner Questions, Answered
Every property and scope is different. These answers are a useful starting point; the project-specific review is what turns them into a plan.
What kind of work does Florida Project Builders do?
Florida Project Builders focuses on concrete driveways and slabs, home additions, residential remodeling, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, garage conversions, and permitting or project-management coordination.
Does Florida Project Builders serve Tampa Bay and Jacksonville?
Yes. Tampa Bay is the operating base and a primary service area. Jacksonville is also served, including Mandarin / South Jacksonville. Project availability depends on property location, scope, feasibility, and scheduling.
Do I need plans or photographs before contacting you?
No. A short call, text or email is enough to start. Tell us the city or neighborhood and what you want to build or improve. Plans and photographs are helpful only if you already have them.
Who handles permits and project coordination?
Florida Project Builders can coordinate permit documentation, submissions, inspections, trade sequencing and project decisions within the agreed written scope. Permit decisions and review timing remain with the applicable agencies.
Start the project conversation
Tell Us What You Want to Build or Improve
Start with the property, the project you have in mind and where you are in the decision process. We’ll use that information to determine the right next conversation.