Lauren Homes is a family-owned custom home builder in Southwest Florida, based in Cape Coral and building since 2013. We build on your lot across Lee County and parts of Charlotte County, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Alva, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. Our floor plans start in the $400s and custom homes usually run $600,000 and up. After we evaluate your lot and review your plan with you, you get a fixed-price proposal, not a cost-plus contract. Florida license CRC1331621.
Lauren Homes at a glance
Where we build in Southwest Florida
We build custom homes on your lot throughout Southwest Florida:
- Lee County: Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and Alva
- Parts of Charlotte County: Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte
That includes standard 80 x 125 Cape Coral city lots, waterfront and gulf-access lots, and larger acreage in North Fort Myers and Alva that needs land clearing. Don’t own land yet? We will evaluate a lot before you buy it, checking zoning, flood zone, utilities and fill.
Our floor plans
Every plan can be customized: move walls, add a den or in-law suite, change the garage, or start from scratch with an architect.
| Plan | Beds | Baths | Sq. ft. under air | Garage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lourdes | 3 | 2 | 1,621 | 3-car |
| The Lucy | 3 | 2 | 1,880 | 2- or 3-car |
| The Tenley | 3 | 2 | 2,056 | 2- or 3-car |
| The Adrianne | 4 | 3 | 2,153 | 3-car |
| The Audrey | 3 | 3 | 2,240 | 3-car |
| The Julie | 3 | 3.5 | 2,393 | 3-car |
| The Layla | 4 | 2.5 | 2,545 | 2- or 3-car |
| The Myla | 3 | 3 | 2,671 | 3-car |
| The Diana (multigenerational) | 6 | 4 | 2,804 | 3-car |
See photos and layouts on our floor plans page.
What we typically include
Every Lauren Homes home is custom, so no two proposals are the same. This is what we typically put into our homes. Your fixed-price proposal lists exactly what goes into yours after we evaluate your lot and review your plan and selections with you.
| Category | Typically included |
|---|---|
| Permits and fees | $15,000 building permit and impact fee allowance, builder’s risk insurance for 1 year, boundary, foundation and final surveys, three 20-yard dumpsters, final construction clean |
| Site work | $15,000 fill dirt allowance, $4,500 excavating and clearing allowance, 18″ compacted and tested pad, termite pre-treatment, water and sewer hookup up to 80 ft, underground electric to the house up to 80 ft |
| Structure | Concrete block (CBS) construction with stucco finish, 4″ reinforced 3,000 PSI slab with vapor barrier, steel reinforcement from footer to beam, 9’4″ minimum lintel beam (or per plan), up to a three-course stem wall, engineered roof trusses with hurricane straps |
| Roof | 5V crimp metal roof or barrel tile, with underlayment |
| Energy and storm protection | Spray-foam insulation in the living area, impact Low-E windows and sliders, hurricane-rated doors and garage doors, energy-efficient air conditioner sized to the home, digital thermostat, 50-gallon water heater |
| Kitchen | Quartz or level 2 granite countertops, raised-panel cabinets with 42″ uppers, crown molding and soft close, stainless undermount sink, garbage disposal, $8,000 appliance allowance |
| Bathrooms | A wheelchair-accessible bathroom, elongated comfort-height toilets, undermount vanity sinks, frameless mirrors, shower niches, $2,000 master tub allowance where the plan has one |
| Interior | Tile flooring throughout, including bedrooms ($3.00/sq ft tile allowance), 8′ interior doors, 5 1/4″ baseboard, textured drywall, white wire shelving |
| Electrical | 200-amp service, recessed LED lighting throughout, $2,000 lighting package with fan install, ceiling fan prewire, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors |
| Outside | Paver driveway and walks, $10,000 landscape allowance (sod, irrigation, trees and shrubs), aluminum soffit and fascia, epoxy garage floor, garage door openers |
Typically not included: the lot, pools and seawalls, well, septic and water equipment, fill or block courses beyond the allowances, culverts, betterment fees and assessments, environmental issues, and lender fees. See what’s included in a new construction home for more detail.
What a home costs and how we price it
Our floor plans start in the $400s. Custom homes usually run $600,000 and up. As a rule of thumb, Southwest Florida construction runs about $200 per square foot under air for production-level finishes, $240 for mid-range and $350 or more for high-end. These ranges help you see whether we are the right fit before you spend time on design. Your actual price depends on your floor plan, your lot and what you put into the home. Your lot, a pool, and site work beyond the typical fill and clearing allowances add to the cost. Get a number for your lot with our free home estimate or read our cost to build a home guide.
- Price range: we share a typical range so you can see whether we fit your budget.
- Lot evaluation: we check your lot’s zoning, flood zone, fill, utilities and site work.
- Plan and selections review: we sit down with you and go through your floor plan and everything going into the home.
- Fixed-price proposal: you get one price for your home as specified, not a cost-plus contract.
We are a custom builder, not a production builder repeating one plan a hundred times, so we price each home once we understand it.
How long it takes
Permitting in Lee County and Cape Coral usually takes 1–3 months. After the permit is approved, a Cape Coral home with a pool typically takes 7–12 months to build, and a fully custom home 10–16 months. See our custom home process for each step.
Who we are
Lauren Homes is owned by Fred and Lauren Price. Fred, the licensed contractor, worked for Pulte Homes before starting Lauren Homes in 2013 and named the company after Lauren, who guides clients through design selections. Our floor plans carry family names. We are members of the Lee Building Industry Association and the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association. Meet the team.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a home with Lauren Homes?
Lauren Homes floor plans start in the $400s, and custom homes usually run $600,000 and up. Construction in Southwest Florida runs about $200 per square foot under air for production-level finishes, $240 for mid-range and $350 or more for high-end. Those ranges help you see whether we fit your budget. Your fixed-price proposal comes after we evaluate your lot and review your plan and selections with you.
Does Lauren Homes use fixed-price or cost-plus contracts?
Fixed price, not cost-plus. After we evaluate your lot and review your floor plan and selections with you, we give you a fixed-price proposal based on what is actually going into your home, so you know the price before construction starts.
Are permit and impact fees included?
Our proposals typically include a $15,000 allowance for building permit and impact fees, along with surveys and builder’s risk insurance. Fill and clearing are covered by allowances too. Your fixed-price proposal lists the exact amounts for your lot.
How long does it take Lauren Homes to build a house?
Permitting usually takes 1–3 months. After permit approval, a Cape Coral home with a pool typically takes 7–12 months to build, and a fully custom home 10–16 months.
Where does Lauren Homes build?
Across Southwest Florida: Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and Alva in Lee County, and parts of Charlotte County including Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. We build on city lots, waterfront lots and acreage.
Does Lauren Homes build on my own lot?
Yes. Building on your lot is our specialty. If you do not own land yet, we can evaluate a lot before you buy it, checking zoning, flood zone, utilities and how much fill it needs.
Is Lauren Homes licensed?
Yes. Lauren Homes holds Florida Certified Residential Contractor license CRC1331621. You can verify it on the Florida DBPR license lookup at myfloridalicense.com.
How long has Lauren Homes been in business?
Lauren Homes has been building since 2013. It is family owned by Fred and Lauren Price and based at 1425 Del Prado Blvd S in Cape Coral.
What is included in a Lauren Homes home?
Our homes typically include concrete block construction, a metal or barrel tile roof, spray-foam insulation, impact Low-E windows, hurricane-rated doors, quartz or granite countertops, tile flooring throughout, a paver driveway, a $10,000 landscape allowance and a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Pools, seawalls, well and septic are typically not included. Your proposal lists exactly what goes into your home.
Can I customize a Lauren Homes floor plan?
Yes. Any of our nine plans, from 1,621 to 2,804 square feet, can be modified. We can also design a home from scratch with an architect.
Does Lauren Homes help with construction financing?
Yes. We work with construction-to-permanent lenders and can connect you with a loan officer who handles new construction. Learn how construction loans work.
Talk to Lauren Homes about your lot
Call 239-829-1520, book a free consultation or get a free home estimate.
Lauren Homes · 1425 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990 · Florida License CRC1331621