Reader Favorite
Lee Wetherington Homes
- Based in
- Sarasota
- Coverage
- Based in Sarasota
Why we picked them
A large, loyal client base: 15 (2021) public reviews, averaging 4.2 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Sarasota · Home builders
The 3 Best Home builders in Sarasota
2027 Edition
Three home builders in Sarasota worth calling first, chosen from 5 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Editor's Pick
Yoder Homes & Remodeling
- Based in
- Sarasota
- Coverage
- Based in Sarasota
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 5 home builders we reviewed in Sarasota: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Selection 03
Edgewater Contractors
- Based in
- Sarasota
- Coverage
- Based in Sarasota
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 4.9 from 15 (2021) reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More home builders in Sarasota
Other Sarasota companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work.
- Nautilus Homes5.0 · 18 (2021)
- Duncan Seawall Dock-Boat Lift4.4 · 55 (2021)
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Lee Wetherington Homes | 02Yoder Homes & Remodeling | 03Edgewater Contractors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Reader Favorite | Editor's Pick | – |
| Rating | 4.2 · 15 (2021) reviews | 5.0 · 18 (2021) reviews | 4.9 · 15 (2021) reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Sarasota | Sarasota | Sarasota |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.5 home builders in Sarasota, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · Sarasota
Sarasota, by the numbers
Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.
- Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
- $463,000
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- Homes built before 1990: 22,551 of 32,324 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
- 69.8%
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- Households in Sarasota: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.
- 25,751
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
- June 1 to November 30
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period
- Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).
- 1976
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- Owner-occupied homes: 14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
- 57.5%
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Public sources, checked October 31, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring home builders in Sarasota: what to know first
Check the license
Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.
Compare written quotes
Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.
Ask about the warranty
In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.
Pay in stages
Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Sarasota cost guide.
Request a quote
Ask our three for a price
One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days.
Questions
Questions about home builders in Sarasota
- How did the editors choose these home builders in Sarasota?
- Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 home builders for Sarasota. Paid placements never change the order.
- Which of these home builders in Sarasota has the best reviews?
- Yoder Homes & Remodeling has a 5.0 rating from 18 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Are these home builders licensed?
- 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
- How many quotes should I get for home builders in Sarasota?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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