Building sustainable luxury custom homes in America's first solar-powered town. Expert construction for eco-conscious homeowners in Southwest Florida's most innovative community.
We collaborate with the leading architects & designers in Florida.
We've built thousands of projects over 30 years, and we know how to bring out the best in our partners & team.
You'll get pro-active, helpful and useful communication from conception to completion.
Babcock Ranch isn't just another development, it's a vision of sustainable living. Your custom home here deserves a builder who shares that innovative spirit and understands the unique standards of this pioneering community.
Choosing to build in Babcock Ranch says something about your values. This isn't just about buying a house, it's about participating in a bold experiment in sustainable community development. America's first solar-powered town deserves custom home builders who understand that vision. That's where Bettencourt Construction comes in.
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Babcock Ranch sits north of Fort Myers on what was once a working ranch. Developer Kitson & Partners transformed this land into a town designed around sustainability, technology, and community connectivity. The entire town runs on solar energy generated by a 440-acre solar array. Streets were designed for walking and biking. Homes must meet energy efficiency standards beyond typical Florida construction.
As Babcock Ranch custom home builders, we navigate these unique requirements daily. The community has architectural review standards that ensure visual cohesion while allowing individual expression. Building codes here often exceed Florida's already stringent requirements. Your custom home needs to integrate with Babcock Ranch's district energy system and smart community infrastructure.
The challenge for many Babcock Ranch custom home builders is balancing these technical requirements with luxury aesthetics. Sustainable shouldn't mean sacrificing style or comfort. Our approach delivers both—energy-efficient homes that are also beautiful, functional spaces where you'll love spending time.
Babcock Ranch is located about 25 miles inland from the Gulf Coast. While you won't face the salt-air corrosion challenges of barrier island communities like Tierra Verde or Madeira Beach, inland Florida presents its own building science considerations.
Summer heat in Babcock Ranch is intense. Afternoon temperatures regularly exceed 90 degrees with humidity that makes proper HVAC design critical. We don't use generic load calculations—we design cooling systems specifically for your home's orientation, window placement, and insulation values.
Advanced building envelope construction is where sustainable building science meets luxury comfort. Properly designed and installed insulation systems keep your Babcock Ranch custom home comfortable while minimizing energy consumption. Combined with high-performance windows and air sealing, these strategies reduce cooling costs by 30-40% compared to standard construction.
Solar integration is another consideration unique to Babcock Ranch. While the community generates its own power, many homeowners want additional rooftop solar. We design custom homes with optimal roof orientations and structural capacity for solar installations, whether you add panels immediately or plan for future expansion.
Communication distinguishes professional custom home builders from those who leave clients frustrated. We hear the same complaint repeatedly from people interviewing us: their previous builder went silent during construction. With Bettencourt Construction, you'll receive proactive weekly updates throughout your build. You'll never wonder what's happening with your Babcock Ranch custom home.
Our project management systems eliminate the chaos many associate with construction. From permits through final inspection, you'll work with the same dedicated team. No confusion about who's responsible for what, no wondering who to contact with questions. Just consistent, professional guidance through every decision and milestone.
We bring specialized expertise that general contractors simply don't offer. Our commercial building experience informs better structural design and project sequencing. Our coastal construction knowledge ensures material selections that perform in Florida's demanding climate. Our remodeling background means we design homes people actually enjoy living in long-term.
Your Babcock Ranch custom home journey begins with site selection. Babcock Ranch offers various neighborhoods with different feels—from Lake Babcock's water views to Founder's Square's walkable urban environment. Each location offers distinct advantages and considerations for custom home design.
Design development is where your vision takes shape. Working with our architectural partners, we create floor plans and elevations that reflect your lifestyle while meeting Babcock Ranch's architectural guidelines. This isn't about forcing your dreams into a preset template—it's about crafting spaces uniquely suited to how you live.
Babcock Ranch's approval process requires coordination with the Architectural Review Committee. We handle all submissions and revisions, ensuring compliance without delays. Our experience with master-planned communities across Florida means we know what review boards look for and how to present designs for smooth approval.
Building your Babcock Ranch custom home is where our three decades of experience becomes most valuable. We've cultivated relationships with the best trade partners across Southwest Florida. These aren't random subcontractors—they're craftsmen who understand the Bettencourt Construction standard and take pride in their work.
Daily quality control distinguishes our construction process. Project managers don't just coordinate schedules—they inspect work, identify potential issues before they become problems, and verify every detail meets specifications. This proactive approach is why we consistently deliver Babcock Ranch custom homes on time and on budget.
Material selection receives equal attention. We source products that meet sustainability goals while delivering luxury aesthetics and Florida climate durability. From foundation systems to roofing materials, every choice considers immediate appearance, long-term performance, and environmental impact.
Babcock Ranch represents a fundamentally different approach to community development. Unlike conventional subdivisions focused purely on home sales, this town was designed around lifestyle and sustainability principles. The result is a place that feels less like a typical Florida community and more like a vision of what future towns could be.
The community's amenities reflect this forward-thinking approach. From miles of trails connecting neighborhoods to Founder's Square's restaurants and shops, Babcock Ranch encourages walking and outdoor activities. The town's schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial spaces are all accessible without driving, creating a true sense of place.
For custom home builders, this means designing homes that connect to and complement the community rather than just occupying a lot. Window placement that creates connections to the outdoors, outdoor living spaces that extend your home's footprint, and pedestrian-friendly front elevations all matter in Babcock Ranch's context.
We created this page specifically so Babcock Ranch residents searching for custom home builders would find us. That transparency reflects our broader approach—we're open about how we work and why we believe we're the right choice for your project.
Building in Babcock Ranch requires more than construction skills. It demands understanding the community's vision and commitment to sustainability. We don't just meet minimum requirements—we embrace the opportunity to build homes that exemplify what drew you to Babcock Ranch in the first place.
Our home additions experience informs smarter custom home design. When you've renovated hundreds of existing homes, you learn which layouts work for real families and which create problems. That knowledge prevents design mistakes from the start.
The Babcock Ranch custom home builder you choose impacts your daily life for decades. Choose a builder with the experience, values, and capability to deliver not just a sustainable house, but a home that tells your story while honoring this community's pioneering vision.
Let's discuss your vision for custom home building in Babcock Ranch. We'll explore your design ideas, review site options, and develop a clear plan for creating your dream home in this innovative community. Contact Bettencourt Construction today to schedule your consultation and discover why forward-thinking Babcock Ranch families choose us for their custom home projects.
Whether you already have plans, or if you're starting with our architect & design partners, we'll start by developing your vision, design & plan.
Once we've developed the design, we'll develop a precise plan with pricing and a timeline - and we get started.
We'll build with un-compromised excellence, and make sure to guide you through the entire process.
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You should never wonder what's going on with your home, and that's why we take the extra steps to ensuring you never have to guess. We proactively communicate with you on a weekly basis to provide updates on your build.
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