Lakeland’s Top Home Pros
PHOTOS BY JORDAN RANDALL, MADI ELIZABETH, AND PROVIDED BY FEATURED BUSINESSES | DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FEATURED BUSINESSES
Maybe you have a “Honey Do” list that feels more like a “Honey Don’t” list because you don’t know where to start. Or you’re new to home ownership, or even to Lakeland, and you’re trying to figure out who to trust with your hard-earned money and one of the biggest investments of your life.
In an era of slick video marketing and search engine wars, we want to connect you with the people behind some of the best products and services available to Lakelanders to care for their home, their yard and their families.
These companies are established industry experts who strive to earn repeat business by providing great products and treating people the right way. Take the guesswork out of your next upgrade, repair or improvement by starting with a call or email to one of these top home professionals.
A Pool For Every Vision
If Chris McBride, the owner of Polk County Pools, doesn’t pick up when a current customer texts or calls him, it’s more than likely it’s because he is in a pool—one that he is currently building
Ready for Impact
Jack Hall Jr. won’t pretend his products are the cheapest or that his team’s installs are the quickest in the industry, but he’s quite comfortable telling you that projects completed by his expert team will stand the test of time—and increasingly volatile weather patterns in the Sunshine State.
Helping You Reimagine Home
Strawbridge Renovations has established itself as an industry leader in the home remodeling space thanks to impeccable craftsmanship and a personal touch that ensures every project matches the client's vision.
Efficiency Experts
Picking out an insulation professional for your next job might sound as enticing as watching spray foam blasted on your walls, but the truth is some do it better than the rest.
Top Rated Roofing
The team at locally-owned and operated Stronghold Roofing and Solar has quickly earned a reputation as an industry leader in roof repairs and replacements for homes and businesses, offering people a highly-rated, trustworthy option for premium roofing solutions.
Creating Outdoor Spaces that Inspire Joy
After serving in the United States Army and working for 10 years in management at the YMCA, Chuck Irwin launched his business in 2016 with the goal of creating what he calls “functional havens that reflect Lakeland’s unique charm.”
Stand Out With Refreshed Grout
One thing better than a loyal customer is a customer who loves your product and service so much that they end up purchasing your business.
Powering Homes by Empowering Professionals
Jason Fortson’s journey in the electrical trade began in 1996 with Arnett Electric, igniting a spark that would eventually lead him to found All Voltage Electrical Contracting (Aveco Electrical, Inc.) in 2008.
Buying Peace of Mind
Bryce Grants inspects a house as if his own family were going to call it home, and that’s not just a sentiment, but a promise that he guarantees each customer.
Power to Weather the Storms
After retiring from the Air Force following more than 20 years of service, Charles Wheeler decided to protect families in a different fashion by starting a whole home generator business in Central Florida.
Stylish Storage Solutions
Dewayne Ellis is in the business of turning frowns upside down when it comes to custom closets and storage solutions.
Start Living the Green Life
Keeping lawns healthy and making them look pristine is second nature to Curtis Browning. In fact, at just six years old he was tasked with caring for his grandparent’s expansive lawn in historic Plant City.
Home Energy Experts
Alex Richards doesn’t live any closer to the sun than the rest of us, but he certainly emits a lot of positive energy for one guy.
Building Backyard Retreats
Marcos and Megan Davila understand that a family’s dream lanai or pool enclosure might seem out of reach or the process may seem overwhelming, but with more than 5,500 completed jobs in their portfolio, the Polk County natives have the tools and the talent to make outdoor living dreams come to life.
Elevate Your Kitchens and Baths
Sometimes the best ideas in life happen when you’re eating one of your favorite meals. For Jonathon Ax, a Cuban sandwich from Elena’s Cuban Cafe was the staple as he stared across the street at Stone Center, an established business he felt would perfectly complement his general contracting company, Ax Construction.
Keeping Lakeland Cool
Just like Goldilocks in the iconic children’s tale, Acu-Temp Heating and Cooling is making sure its customers are never too hot or too cold, and their home is always “just right.”