An owner-led builder with a developer mindset.
Ballagas Construction is a Florida State Certified General Contractor serving Miami-Dade and Broward with custom homes, additions, remodels, luxury renovations and residential development.
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A boutique general contractor, by design.
We build custom homes, full home remodels, luxury renovations, additions and residential development projects for clients who expect serious oversight and premium execution.
We are intentionally selective about the work we take on. That allows leadership to stay hands-on, communicate clearly and protect quality from pre-construction through final delivery. Our clients are not looking for a volume builder or a low-bid contractor. They want a team that manages the project correctly and finishes at a high level.
From permitting and coordination with architects and engineers to scheduling, procurement and field execution, we manage the full process with discipline. Ernesto and the leadership team stay directly involved, so decisions are made quickly and accountability is never in doubt.
What owners are really buying.
A high-value custom home client is not simply purchasing labor and materials. The owner is choosing the team responsible for protecting a major asset. The right general contractor reduces the risks clients care about most.
Plans built correctly
Constructability review before pricing, field layout discipline and coordination with the design team.
Schedule respected
A realistic sequencing plan, known long-lead items and weekly visibility into what is happening next.
Money protected
Detailed scopes, clear allowances, documented change orders and no surprise scope assumptions.
Inspections controlled
Pre-inspection checks, trade accountability and proactive correction before failed inspections slow the job.
Owner confidence
Direct leadership involvement and simple communication that makes decisions easier.
Attention, control and fast accountability.
Focused capacity
We take on a focused number of projects so leadership can stay close to the work.
Developer mindset
The conversation goes beyond construction mechanics: cost control, carry time, lender documentation, buyer expectations and resale value matter.
Construction discipline
Planning, permitting, schedule, procurement, field execution, inspections and closeout are managed as one coordinated process.
Clear communication
Clients should never have to guess what is happening, what changed, what is pending or what decision is needed next.
Ownership. Discipline. Communication. Quality.
Professionalism at first contact. Thoughtful questions before promising a price. A proposal that explains scope instead of hiding assumptions. A schedule that reflects actual construction sequencing. A communication rhythm the owner can rely on.
In their words, on Google.
Excerpts from reviews our clients have published on our Google Business Profile.
“What set Ballagas Construction apart was the unwavering integrity, ownership, and professionalism they brought to every phase of the process.”
“Ernesto was a pleasure to work with mainly because in Miami it’s hard to find a GC who will put quality of work over their own ego.”
“Their communication was clear and consistent, keeping us informed every step of the way.”
Licensed, insured and based in Brickell.
- CompanyBallagas Construction LLC
- LicenseFlorida State Certified General Contractor CGC1530999
- InsuranceLicensed & Insured
- OfficeMiami, FL 33131
- Service areaMiami-Dade and Broward
- Phone(786) 909-1601
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- Call(786) 909-1601
- Emailcontact@ballagasconstruction.com
- OfficeMiami, FL 33131
- LicenseFlorida State Certified General Contractor CGC1530999. Licensed & Insured.
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