CUSTOM SMALL SPACES
Specialty projects that scare off volume builders. Custom bar tops, outdoor kitchens, built-ins, and creative builds that don't fit the mold.
Signs You Need Revolution for Your Project
No Contractor Will Touch It
Unusual projects scare off volume builders who need everything to fit a cookie-cutter process. If it doesn't fit their mold, they walk.
Off-the-Shelf Doesn't Fit
Your space or vision requires custom fabrication, specialty materials, or hand-crafted finishes that don't come from a catalog.
You Need Creative Problem-Solving
Complex logistics, engineering challenges, or something that's never been done before. There's no playbook—we'll figure it out.
The Details Matter
Handcrafted finishes, specialty materials, artistic elements. The quality of execution is non-negotiable.
Our Custom Project Process
Timeline
Small Custom Elements
Bar top, specialty millwork, small built-ins
$5K–$15K
Mid-Sized Specialty
Outdoor kitchen, storefront, custom installations
$15K–$50K
Complex Builds
Pizza oven with structural work, full custom spaces
$50K+
Complexity, custom fabrication, and specialty materials drive the budget.
Sequence of Work
Concept Development
Sketch it out, talk through what is possible
Material Sourcing
Lock in specialty materials and fabrication
Structural Prep
Framing, supports, or foundation work as needed
Fabrication & Installation
Custom build and installation
Finishing
Paint, stain, seal, final details
Problem-Solving
Adjustments and refinements as we go
No Plans? No Problem
A lot of these projects start with a napkin drawing and a conversation. We'll sketch it out, talk through what's possible, and let you know if it's doable or if we need to adjust the idea to make it work.
Custom Project Cost in St. Petersburg
Small Elements
$5K–$15K
Bar top, specialty millwork, small built-ins
Mid-Sized Specialty
$15K–$50K
Outdoor kitchen, storefront, custom installations
Complex Builds
$50K+
Pizza oven install with structural work, full custom spaces
What Drives Costs
- •Custom fabrication: Concrete bar tops, specialty millwork, hand-painted elements
- •Specialty materials: High-end finishes or materials not available at local suppliers
- •Structural requirements: Supporting weight, adding framing, reinforcing foundations
- •Problem-solving time: Figuring out how to make something work that's never been done before
What Causes Overruns
- •Hidden complexity: Opening walls reveals issues—old plumbing, structural rot, electrical problems
- •Material lead times: Specialty items take longer to arrive than suppliers estimate
- •Scope creep: "While you're at it..." additions that expand the project mid-stream
Why T&M Makes Sense for Custom Work
For projects where we're figuring things out as we go, Time & Materials is the honest way to price it. You pay for what we actually use—no inflated fixed bid to cover unknowns. You get weekly budget updates and see every invoice.
Have a Project That Doesn't Fit the Mold?
Let's figure it out together. Get a detailed estimate for your custom project.
Types of Projects We Build
Custom Fabrication
- •Custom concrete bar tops
- •Built-in cabinetry and shelving
- •Specialty millwork and trim
- •Hand-painted signs and artwork
Specialty Installations
- •Outdoor kitchens and grills
- •Commercial pizza ovens (3,000+ lbs)
- •Storefronts and commercial interiors
- •Architectural elements and features
Why We Love Custom Work
Keeps Our Crew Invested
These aren't big revenue drivers, but they keep us and our crew interested and invested in new processes and designs. When you're solving problems that don't have a playbook, it forces creative thinking and skill development.
Our carpenters have been with us for years because we don't bore them with the same repetitive work. Custom projects keep them engaged and growing their craft.
Projects That Don't Fit the Mold
We love working on the odd, intriguing, and creative. Volume builders need every project to fit their cookie-cutter system. We're built differently—when something doesn't fit the mold, that's when we get interested. If it requires figuring out, custom fabrication, or specialty skills, that's what we do.
Design Collaboration Process
Start with the Vision: Bring us photos, sketches, or just describe what you're picturing. We'll talk through what's possible, what's practical, and what's going to be a headache.
Figure Out the Details: How much weight does it need to support? What's the substrate? Are there plumbing or electrical considerations? We'll sketch out the plan and price it.
Source Materials: For specialty materials or custom fabrication, we lock in lead times and costs before we commit to a schedule.
Build and Refine: Custom work often requires adjustments as we go. We'll keep you in the loop and make sure the finished product is what you wanted—or better.
WHY CHOOSE REVOLUTION FOR CUSTOM PROJECTS
What sets us apart from other contractors in St. Petersburg.
IN-HOUSE LABOR
20+ W-2 carpenters. We don't sub this out.
T&M TRANSPARENCY
Open book. You see every invoice.
LOCAL EXPERTISE
25+ years in St. Pete construction.
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Projects with no playbook? We figure it out.
Custom Projects Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of custom projects do you take on?
The stuff other contractors won't touch. Custom concrete bar tops, hand-painted signs, outdoor kitchens, built-ins that need to fit exactly right. We've installed a 3,000-pound commercial pizza oven and built storefronts from scratch. If it's unusual, creative, or requires figuring out—that's what we do.
How much do small custom projects cost?
Small custom elements like a bar top or specialty millwork run $5K–$15K. Mid-sized specialty projects like an outdoor kitchen or storefront run $15K–$50K. Complex builds with structural work—like a pizza oven installation or full custom space—can be $50K+. We'll sharpen the pencil once we see what you're working with.
What's the timeline for a specialty project?
Depends on complexity and if we need to custom fabricate or order specialty materials. Small built-ins or millwork can be done in a few weeks. Outdoor kitchens or more involved projects typically take 1-3 months. If we're figuring out something that's never been done before, add time for problem-solving and testing.
Do you need permits for small projects?
It depends. Structural changes, plumbing, electrical, or gas lines all require permits. Pure millwork, built-ins, or cosmetic work usually doesn't. We'll let you know upfront what we're dealing with.
Why should I hire a GC for a small project?
Because these projects are rarely as simple as they look. Installing a concrete bar top means coordinating fabrication, supporting the weight, and making sure plumbing and electrical line up. Our carpenters have the range to handle weird stuff that doesn't fit a standard playbook.
Can you match existing finishes or styles?
Yes. If you have an existing aesthetic or period detail you're working around, we can match it. We've done everything from historic millwork to modern industrial finishes. Bring us photos or samples and we'll figure it out.
What if I have an idea but no plans?
That's fine. We'll sketch it out, talk through what's possible, and price it. A lot of these projects start with a napkin drawing and a conversation. We'll let you know if it's doable or if we need to adjust the idea to make it work.
How does T&M work for custom projects?
You pay for the time and materials we actually use—no inflated fixed bid to cover unknowns. For projects where we're figuring things out as we go, T&M is the honest way to price it. You get weekly budget updates and see every invoice.
LOVED BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Nothing means more to us than making our clients happy, unless perhaps it is making them so happy they come back to us or refer us to their friends and family!
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