Older houses and newer ones
A 1980s ranch and a World Golf Village house do not need the same remodel. One often needs moisture taken seriously when the walls open. The other often needs its first real kitchen, bath, or deck.
Service areaSt. Augustine
St. Johns County
St. Augustine remodeling for the houses people live in.
Greater St. Augustine mixes older Florida houses, golf-community homes, and newer St. Johns County construction. Palmetto Ledger remodels kitchens, baths, floors, additions, and decks. We are not a historic-core restoration shop.
The historic core is a different trade. Very old fabric and the city's architectural review belong with a specialist who does that work every day. If that is the project, we will say so. The remodeling we take in St. Augustine is usually a ranch or two-story from the 1970s through the 1990s, or a newer house in a subdivision such as World Golf Village, where the first serious kitchen or primary bath is replacing builder-grade finishes.
Salt air and humidity split by where the house sits. Houses on the island side of the Bridge of Lions, along the Matanzas River, and in Davis Shores take salt the way a beach house does. Houses west of downtown deal less with salt and more with Florida humidity: baths that were never waterproofed to a modern standard, floors next to exterior doors, and additions that have to tie into an older roof in the rain.
Newer subdivisions and golf communities around St. Augustine often have a homeowners association on top of St. Johns County rules. Jim can prepare and submit the HOA paperwork, or you can handle it yourself. When a project requires a permit, we pull it. The company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, a short drive north. Jim Siebenaler is a Florida Certified Residential Contractor (CRC #1335031) with 30 years as a builder and remodeler, and he works the jobs.
The work
Finished Palmetto Ledger jobs
Photographs of completed work. They are the same kinds of kitchens, baths, and decks we build in St. Augustine.
How St. Augustine jobs actually go
Salt near the water, humidity inland
River and island houses deal with salt air. Inland St. Johns houses deal with humidity, summer rain, and finishes that were not built for a wet climate. We scope the house in front of us.
HOA where one applies
We can prepare and submit association paperwork, or you can. We do not hold ourselves out for historic-core restoration. The quote form on this page is for kitchens, baths, floors, additions, and decks.
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask
What work do you take on?
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and LVP, tile, additions, decks, and make-readies. A make-ready is paint, flooring, fixtures, and punch items so a house is ready to sell or occupy.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the schedule at the time. Larger jobs can usually start within about 30 days of signing, and smaller jobs often sooner. We'll give you a realistic start date with your quote.
Is there a minimum job size?
Most of our projects start around $1,000. For smaller fixes, our Palmetto Home Care members get handyman time on every visit and no trip minimum.
Do you handle HOA approvals?
Either way. We can prepare and submit the HOA paperwork for you, or you can handle it yourself if you prefer.
How do payments work?
Payments are tied to progress on the job, and the exact schedule is spelled out in your written contract. We accept check, credit card, and cash. We don't offer financing at this time.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Jim Siebenaler, the owner, is a Florida Certified Residential Contractor (CRC #1335031).
Do you pull permits?
When a project requires a permit, we pull it. We go over what the job needs when we walk the home. Requirements vary by job and by city or county.
Where do you work?
We're headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach and remodel homes across Northeast Florida: Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, the Jacksonville Beaches, nearby communities, and select Duval. Call or text (904) 295-5222 if you want us to check a street.
Is the owner on the job?
Yes. Jim Siebenaler is the owner, and he works the jobs. He has 30 years as a builder and remodeler. He was a custom home builder in Minnesota before moving to Florida in 2019.
Quote
Request a renovation quote in St. Augustine.
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