Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County in Florida. It serves as a gateway to the Southwest Florida region and is a popular tourist destination for Florida residents as well as those coming from around the planet. Fort Myers is well-known for its beaches, fishing, shopping, and the chance to learn about some of the country’s most famous inventors and business leaders.

There are lots of reasons people frequent the city, and some eventually relocate here. If you’re looking to build a multi-family facility in the area, you’ll find the best multi-family contractors in Fort Myers, Florida on this list. These contractors were chosen for their portfolio, background, and affiliations.

Chris-Tel Construction

2534-A Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Chris-Tel Construction is a full-service Construction Management and Design-Build firm specializing in horizontal and vertical construction with a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects consisting of new construction, building additions, roadway improvements, and interior renovations. When the firm started in 1989, initially the work performed by the firm centered around municipal and educational projects, but since, it has recently taken on many large-scale commercial construction projects. The firm is known as a competitive construction firm that has the capacity to do it all, serving Lee County, Southwest Florida, and the Florida Keys. The firm has a strong multi-family portfolio having completed many multi-family facilities each including various amenities, clubhouses, residential units, and common areas.

Howard L. Wheeler II, the company’s president, has a thorough understanding of the construction needs in Southwest Florida. Howard is a member the Lee Building Industry Association, serves on the Board of Directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors Gulf Coast Chapter, and is a former Board Member of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

Ramos Builders

1223 SE 47th Terrace, Suite 3, Cape Coral, FL 33904

The Ramos name has been associated with construction quality in Southwest Florida since 1981. Ramos Builders is well-known as a Cape Coral Builder for remarkable custom homes and remodeling projects, with origins in exclusive communities such as Port Royal and Quail West. Serving homeowners in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lee County, the firm has experience in new construction and remodeling in both the residential and commercial markets.

Ramos Builders, Inc. has been a leader in the construction of Multi-Family Units in Southwest Florida, from duplexes to apartment buildings. The firm is affiliated with the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association, and the Building Industry Association and is led by owners Ed and Nancy Ramos.

Benchmark General Contractors, Inc.

16836 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Benchmark General Contractors was established in 1984 and has since accomplished hundreds of new commercial and residential properties as well as an extensive list of rehabilitation, renovation, and remodeling projects. Its expert knowledge and breadth of experience are available to clients in Fort Myers, Naples, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Cape Coral, as well as much of Southwest Florida.

Mark Anderson, the company’s owner and president, was named Sanibel Captiva Chamber Business Person of the Year in 2018 and was also featured in an article in the Sanibel-Captiva Islander. Benchmark’s work has been distinguished by the Sanibel-Captiva Islander (2014), Florida Weekly (2011), and Gulfshore Business Daily under Mark’s leadership (2011). Similarly, it received the Best New Invention Award from FL Weekly (2011).

GCM Contracting Solutions, Inc.

16121 Lee Road, Suite# 101, Fort Myers, FL 33912

GCM Contracting Solutions is a full-service design-build construction company in Southwest Florida that offers creative solutions for a variety of commercial needs. Since its founding in 1988, the firm has been a market leader, using cutting-edge technology and construction methods to deliver the most efficient and high-quality commercial construction services. The firm provides new construction, build-outs, remodels, and renovations to homeowners in Southwest Florida and the Peninsula.

The featured project is GCM’s work on The Grand Rubicon. It was a Windsor Development Group project that won the 2007 Best Overall Award from the Cape Coral Construction Industry Builders Showcase Home Tour Award for its exterior and interior design, floor plans, pool area, kitchen, and bath.

Brooks and Freund, LLC

5661 Independence Circle, Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Brooks & Freund, LLC was founded in 2000 to provide quality, proficient construction services in Southwest Florida. The firm provides its comprehensive experience and an unprecedented dedication to excellence. The firm’s completed projects include site development, infrastructure, road work projects, thousands of multi-family units, assisted living facilities, and industrial buildings.

The firm is owned and led by Richard Freund, a Class A General Contractor; he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from The University of Florida. The firm’s multi-family units often come with clubhouses, swimming pools, multi-level parking, and many other amenities geared toward the market’s demand for resort-style living.