General Contractor in Horizon West, FL.
St. Cyr Contracting serves Horizon West with kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, custom cabinetry, and home additions. Family-owned, licensed general contractor based in Winter Garden — minutes from every village in Horizon West. We know the HOA rules and the Orange County permit process cold.
Based 15 min from Orlando
Winter Garden to downtown Orlando in 15–20 minutes
Licensed Florida GC
Pulling permits in Orange County since 2008
Custom Cabinetry In-House
Built by Mo, not outsourced to a third party
Residential & Commercial
Homes and business spaces across Orlando
Horizon West is one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida a master-planned collection of villages that has grown from open land to tens of thousands of homes since the early 2000s. St. Cyr Contracting is based in Winter Garden, five to ten minutes from any neighborhood in Horizon West, and we have been remodeling and building throughout this corridor for years.
If your home is in Watermark, Lakeshore, Overlook at Hamlin, Summerport, Bridgewater, or any of the surrounding villages, we are your closest licensed general contractor. Call us for a free estimate we can usually have eyes on the project the same week.
Remodeling in Horizon West HOA Communities
Nearly every neighborhood in Horizon West is governed by an HOA. That is not a problem it is just something your contractor needs to know how to work with. HOA exterior modification rules vary by community and typically cover paint colors, roofing materials, door styles, and any changes visible from the street.
We have worked in HOA-governed communities throughout the Winter Garden corridor long enough to know the process: submit the modification request before you pull the permit, get written approval, and keep the approval letter on file through final inspection. We help homeowners navigate that sequence so the project does not stall because of a missed step.
Interior work, kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, flooring, cabinetry is usually outside HOA jurisdiction entirely, so those projects move on a standard permit timeline without the extra layer.
First Renovations on 2005–2020 Homes
Most homes in Horizon West were built between 2005 and the present, putting them at the 10–20 year mark where homeowners do their first real renovations. Kitchens and bathrooms with builder-grade fixtures are being upgraded. Open-concept layouts are being reconfigured. Additions are being planned as families grow into the space.
Newer construction is generally good news for remodeling: modern MEP systems, consistent framing, and materials still within their expected service life. Fewer hidden surprises behind the walls. That said, builder-grade construction has its own quirks — tight tolerances, value-engineered framing, and finishes that look fine until you start pulling them apart.
We scope projects conservatively so you are not surprised by what we find. And because we have remodeled dozens of homes in this age range and this market, we usually know what to expect before we open the wall.
Permits Go Through Orange County
Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County — not an incorporated city. Your permits are pulled through the Orange County Building Division, not a city building department. Orange County has its own submittal requirements, fee schedules, and inspection scheduling process.
We handle permitting as a standard part of every project. We prepare the permit application, submit the drawings, pay the fees, and schedule inspections in the right sequence — rough-in before drywall, final after everything is buttoned up. At the end, you get a final inspection sign-off that stays on record with the county.
Working with an unlicensed contractor or skipping permits creates real problems at resale. Title companies and buyers agents now pull permit history as standard due diligence. Every project we do is permitted and closed properly.
Based in Winter Garden... Minutes Away
Our shop is in Winter Garden on Story Road, five to ten minutes from any Horizon West village. When a question comes up mid-project, we can be on site the same day. When materials need to be staged, the drive is short. When an inspection is scheduled for 8am, we are not commuting from across the metro.
We have been working in the Winter Garden and Horizon West corridor since before most of these neighborhoods were built. We know the roads, the suppliers, the permit office, and the construction types specific to this market. That local familiarity shows up in faster timelines and fewer surprises.
Ready to start your Horizon West project?
Call or send a note. Mo will schedule a site visit and walk you through scope, timeline, and budget honestly.
Why St. Cyr
- Licensed Florida General Contractor
- Orange County permits since 2008
- Custom cabinetry built in-house
- Direct supplier pricing
- Fixed-price contracts
- 1-year workmanship warranty
Common Questions
Questions about remodeling in Horizon West
For exterior modifications — anything visible from the street, including roofing, paint, doors, windows, or additions — yes. Most HOAs in Horizon West require a modification request and written approval before work begins. Interior renovations such as kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and cabinetry typically fall outside HOA jurisdiction, though they still require county building permits. We can walk you through what applies to your specific project and community.
Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County, so all building permits are issued by the Orange County Building Division — not a city permitting office. We pull permits directly through Orange County and manage the entire process, from application submittal through final inspection sign-off.
We handle the full range: kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, whole home renovations, home additions, custom cabinetry, flooring, and interior finish work. We also do commercial build-outs. If it requires a licensed general contractor in Orange County, we can scope and price it.
A full kitchen remodel typically runs 4–8 weeks from permit issuance to final walkthrough, depending on scope and material lead times. A bathroom remodel is usually 2–4 weeks. We build the schedule into your estimate upfront so you know what to expect before work starts.
Yes. St. Cyr Contracting is a licensed general contractor in Florida, fully insured, and we pull all required permits through Orange County Building Division for every project. We have been serving the Winter Garden and Horizon West area since 2008.
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Get a free estimate in Horizon West
Call or send a note with the details. Mo will schedule a site visit and give you an honest assessment of scope, timeline, and cost. No pressure, no obligation.