TENANT IMPROVEMENTS · FORT MYERS, FL

Tenant Improvements in Fort Myers, FL

Your licensed design-build team for commercial tenant improvements across Southwest Florida since 2006, all under Florida General Contractor license CGC1512714. Work-letter coordination. TI allowance reconciliation. Landlord-approved scope. One team. One contract. Built to your move-in date.

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LICENSED GC · CGC1512714

18+ YEARS IN SW FLORIDA

3-YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY

DESIGN-BUILD UNDER ONE ROOF

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

BUILT FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA · FORT MYERS, FL

Why Tenant Improvements in Fort Myers Are Different

Tenant improvement work in Southwest Florida is its own discipline. The construction scope is commercial. The coordination is real estate. A TI project simultaneously runs against a building permit, a landlord work-letter, a TI allowance budget, building management restrictions, after-hours work windows, and a lease commencement date. Any one of those tracks can derail the project. A contractor who treats TI as a generic commercial build will miss the real estate coordination half of the job.

The other thing that makes TI work different is the landlord relationship. The landlord owns the building and approves the scope. The tenant pays for the work, often partly through landlord-provided allowances and partly out of pocket. The contractor sits between both parties. Tenants want maximum scope inside the allowance. Landlords want compliance with building standards and turnover-condition protection. The contractor who knows how to balance both sides moves the project faster and avoids the disputes that derail TI work.

Tri-Town has held Florida General Contractor license CGC1512714 since 2006, running commercial construction projects across Lee County and Collier County. Our in-house design team works alongside our project managers in the same office, so the TI scope that fits your operations is the same scope that fits the landlord’s turnover-condition requirements.

From single-suite office IT work to multi-thousand-square-foot retail and medical buildouts, we deliver a fixed written scope before any work-letter gets signed. You will know the price, the plan, and the move-in date up front. Every completed TI project is backed by a 3-year workmanship warranty.

LICENSES & CREDENTIALS

Fully Licensed & Insured in Florida

CGC1512714

CCC1329614

MRSA729

MRSR829

HI3275

OPERATING SINCE

2006

Fort Myers, Southwest Florida

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Scope Tenant Improvements Across Fort Myers

From shell-condition turnover to certificate of occupancy, every TI project is permitted, landlord-approved, and supervised under one general contractor license. TI work crosses every commercial use type we handle.

Office TI Build-Outs

Layout reconfigurations, executive suites, conference rooms, open-plan to private-office conversions, and full tenant-grade finish upgrades. Most office remodeling work in Lee and Collier County runs as TI under a lease renewal or expansion. Work-letter scope coordination, allowance reconciliation, and after-hours work coordination with building management are all part of the contract.

Retail TI Build-Outs

Shell-condition store build-outs (white-box, gray-box, or vanilla-shell) finished to your brand spec and operational layout. Retail construction TI work runs through shopping center architectural review committees, landlord work-letters, and signage permits in parallel with the building permit. Multi-permit coordination handled in-house.

Work-Letter & Allowance Coordination

Most TI projects involve landlord-provided TI allowances and work-letter scope packages. We coordinate work-letter scope reconciliations, allowance draws and final reconciliations, shell-condition verification, and final-condition turnover walkthroughs with the major commercial property management firms serving Southwest Florida. This is the half of TI work that generalist commercial GCs often miss.

Restaurant TI Build-Outs

Kitchen build-outs and front-of-house construction inside shell-condition restaurant spaces. Restaurant construction TI work is the most permit-intensive TI scope we handle, with health department, fire marshal, mechanical, and plumbing permits all running alongside the building permit. Equipment vendor coordination during install.

Medical Office TI Build-Outs

Dental practices, urgent care, and specialty clinic build-outs inside shell-condition medical office spaces. Medical office construction TI work involves HIPAA-compliant layout design, ADA accessibility, and Florida Department of Health permit reviews on top of the standard building department review.

Building Envelope & Roof Coordination

When a TI scope includes roof penetrations for new HVAC equipment, exterior signage, or storefront-facing envelope work, commercial roofing work runs in parallel with interior TI construction. Roof penetration locations and exterior coordination get planned during pre-construction so trade sequencing stays clean.

Why A Locally Established Design-Build Firm Beats An Out-of-Area Commercial GC Every Time

Commercial tenants and landlords in Southwest Florida face a different version of the same problem residential homeowners faced after Hurricane Ian. Out-of-area commercial contractors set up shop in Lee County, marketed themselves to commercial property owners and tenants, and started bidding on TI work without ever having coordinated a work-letter package, attended a shopping center architectural review committee meeting, or reconciled a TI allowance draw in Florida before.

Three years later, plenty of those TI projects are still untangling. Work-letter disputes between landlord and tenant the original contractor never resolved. TI allowance draws that did not close out, leaving the tenant carrying out-of-pocket costs they thought the landlord would cover. Final-condition turnover walkthroughs that failed, with the landlord charging back deficiencies against future rent.

Tri-Town has held Florida General Contractor license CGC1512714 since 2006 and has been running commercial projects in Fort Myers for almost two decades. We know the Lee County and Collier County commercial inspectors, the major commercial property management firms, the regional landlords, the shopping center architectural review committees, and the commercial real estate brokers across the region. Work-letter coordination is faster because we have done it hundreds of times.

That means when you sign a TI contract with Tri-Town, the warranty is backed by a contractor who is still answering the phone five years from now. The 3-year workmanship warranty covers labor and installation across every trade we supervised. The team that did the work is the team that fixes it if something fails.

Why Choose Tri-Town Construction?

Plenty of contractors will bid on a TI project. Fewer will coordinate the landlord work-letter, the building permit, and the tenant operational needs together. Fewer still will honor the warranty two years after move-in. Since 2006, we have built our reputation on one thing: finishing what we start, and standing behind it.

Locally Established Since 2006

Eighteen-plus years of commercial work in Fort Myers. We know the Lee County and Collier County commercial inspectors, the major commercial property management firms, and the regional landlords serving Southwest Florida.

Architect & Builder Under One Roof

Most TI projects run through a separate architect, a separate GC, and separate trade vendors. Drawings cross a wall. Move-in dates slip. Our in-house design team works inside the same office as our project managers, so the TI scope that fits your operations is the same scope that hits your budget and your move-in date.

Work-Letter & Allowance Coordination

Work-letter scope reconciliation, allowance draws, shell-condition verification, and final-condition turnover walkthroughs all coordinated with your landlord and property manager routinely. This is the half of TI work that generalist commercial GCs often miss.

Tenant + Landlord Communication

TI projects have two clients: the tenant who is paying and operating, and the landlord who owns the building. Both need clear, timely communication during the build. Your project manager handles both relationships under the same contract.

Fixed Scope Before You Sign

You will see a detailed scope of work and a fixed price before any demolition starts. The number on your contract is the number you pay. No surprise change orders show up halfway through.

3-Year Workmanship Warranty

Every completed TI project in Southwest Florida is backed by our 3-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer coverage on equipment, fixtures, and finishes stays separate.

PROCESS

Our Fort Myers Tenant Improvement Process

Five clear stages. No surprises. Every Southwest Florida tenant and commercial landlord deserves to know exactly what happens with their TI project at each step.

Free Discovery Consultation

We visit your space, walk every square foot, and talk through your operational needs, target move-in date, lease terms, and landlord work-letter package. Shell conditions delivered by the landlord, existing electrical capacity, HVAC sizing, building management restrictions, ADA accessibility, and use-specific code requirements all get flagged right there. You leave with clear direction and zero pressure to sign.

Design & Pre-Construction

Our in-house design team translates your needs into floor plans, elevations, and material selections that fit the work-letter package and your operational budget. Cabinet and millwork layouts, finish selections, MEP routing, and equipment locations all get specified at this stage. Your fixed-price estimate covers every line of the TI scope.

Landlord Approvals & Permits

We submit the work-letter package to your landlord for approval and pull every required permit through Lee County or Collier County. Shopping center architectural review committee approvals, Florida Department of Health reviews, fire marshal reviews, and any other use-specific approvals coordinated in parallel. Building management coordination on elevator scheduling, after-hours access, and common-area protection set up in advance.

Construction & Building Coordination

Demolition (if applicable), structural work, rough trades, drywall, finishes, equipment installation, and final cleanup all run on schedule. Work happens within building-approved hours. Your project manager sends a weekly progress update with photos so you, your landlord, and your team always know exactly what is happening on site.

Final Inspections & Landlord Turnover

We run final inspections, complete the landlord turnover walkthrough, and run a detailed punch list and final walkthrough with you before move-in. Any landlord-flagged turnover deficiencies addressed before key handover. TI allowance final reconciliation completed with property management.

Move-In, Certificate of Occupancy & 3-Year Warranty

Certificate of occupancy or temporary CO secured. Your move-in happens on the date the contract said. Your 3-year workmanship warranty activates at project completion. Any defect in labor or installation inside that window gets fixed on our dime.

Recent Tenant Improvement Projects Across Southwest Florida

From single-suite office IT work to multi-thousand-square-foot retail and medical buildouts across Lee and Collier County, every TI project is constructed under license CGC1512714 and to current FBC standards.

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What Fort Myers Tenants & Landlords Say About Tri-Town Construction

We let our clients speak for us. Here is what commercial tenants, landlords, and property managers across Southwest Florida have said after their TI projects were complete.

“I highly recommend Tri-Town Construction! I am a local real estate professional, whenever one of my customers needs ANYTHING done to their home, Mike is my go-to guy! He always answers his phone and schedules a time to discuss the scope of the project — and his estimates are always very competitive. Tri-Town has completed several remodel projects for my customers and they all rave about his communication skills and quality of craftsmanship. If you have a home renovation project call Tri-Town Construction!”

Ronald A. | Real Estate Professional | Southwest Florida

“I completed a whole home remodel with an addition using Tri-Town. I could not be happier! The quality of workmanship, professionalism from each and every staff member and subcontractor, and turnkey beauty that was my end result is by far unsurpassed. It is breathtaking! We plan on using Tri-Town on our dream home build in the next couple of years — although now I hate to leave this gorgeous vacation home they gave us. Kudos to such an amazing company!”

Diane K. | Whole Home Remodel + Addition | Southwest Florida

“Highly recommend Tri-Town to complete your renovation project. They were professional, so reliable, patient with our many questions, and assured us that the project will be completed without any problems. Their pricing was so reasonable. They are a trustworthy company who puts customers first.”

Jennifer P. | Verified Client | Fort Myers, FL

Licensed, Insured & Industry-Recognized

Tenant Improvements Across Fort Myers, Lee County & All of Southwest Florida

Tri-Town Construction has been locally owned and operated in Fort Myers since 2006. Our team knows the Lee County and Collier County commercial inspectors, the major commercial property management firms, and the commercial real estate brokers serving Southwest Florida. Whether your space is on US-41, in a downtown core, in a coastal corridor, or in a suburban commercial park, Tri-Town already knows the permit path your TI project will take.

Fort Myers
Fort Myers Beach
Estero Island
Sanibel
Bonita Springs
Estero
Cape Coral
Naples
Marco Island
Lee County
Collier County

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tenant improvement?

Tenant improvement (TI) is commercial construction work done inside a leased space to make it functional for the tenant’s specific use. The landlord typically delivers the space in shell condition (white-box, gray-box, or vanilla-shell) with basic MEP stub-outs. The tenant funds the build-out, often partly through landlord-provided TI allowances. TI work crosses every commercial use type: office, retail, restaurant, and medical.

How long does a TI project take in Southwest Florida?

Timelines vary by use type and scope. Office TI runs 6 to 12 weeks of construction. Retail TI runs 8 to 16 weeks. Restaurant TI runs 4 to 8 months. Medical office TI runs 4 to 7 months. Design, permitting, and landlord work-letter approval typically add 6 to 12 weeks up front. We deliver a full project schedule, backwards-planned from your move-in date, the day you sign the contract.

How much does a TI project cost in Fort Myers?

Costs run on a per-square-foot basis that varies widely by use type. Office TI typically starts around $80 per square foot. Retail TI starts around $100 per square foot. Restaurant TI starts around $200 per square foot. Medical TI starts around $175 per square foot. Shell conditions delivered by the landlord, finish level, and equipment requirements all drive the final number.

How does a landlord TI allowance work?

Landlords often provide a TI allowance as part of the lease terms, expressed as dollars per square foot. The allowance gets paid out through draw requests as the work progresses, typically against invoices from the contractor. If the build-out cost exceeds the allowance, the tenant covers the difference out of pocket. We coordinate allowance draws and final reconciliations with property management as part of the contract.

Do you work with our commercial real estate broker?

Yes. Many of our TI projects come through commercial real estate brokers representing tenants. We coordinate work-letter scopes, shell-condition turnover packages, and TI allowance estimates routinely. We are familiar with the major commercial brokerages serving Southwest Florida and work alongside their teams during lease negotiation when scope and allowance values are being set.

What areas near Fort Myers do you do TI work in?

We handle commercial tenant improvements across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, Marco Island, and surrounding Lee County and Collier County communities. Our team handles permits through both county offices and knows the major commercial property management firms serving the region.

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS · FORT MYERS, FL

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