Highlights

It feels different (and better!) to host the holidays in central Florida! While your family up north is stuck inside watching the thermometer drop, you open French doors to let December breezes in. That 72-degree Christmas Day? It’s very common here – it’s an opportunity you should maximize. What makes the homes that can successfully...

Considering a custom home in Orlando? If so, you’ve likely noticed how different luxury looks today than it did even five years ago. It's not just about having the biggest house anymore, it's about how the space can enhance your life; making it more comfortable and practical. We’ve been building luxury homes in Central Florida...

Lake-Front vs. Golf Course: Where to Build Your Dream Home in Central Florida When you're ready to build your luxury custom home in Central Florida, you'll face a decision that goes beyond marble countertops or smart home technology—it's all about location. As premier custom home builders in the Orlando area, we've helped countless families choose...

Let's be honest—if you're living in Central Florida and not taking advantage of our incredible weather, you're missing out on one of the best parts of calling this place home. We get about 230 days of sunshine a year here, which means your home should feel more like a resort than a fortress. After building...

So you love your neighborhood, your lot, maybe even the bones of your house—but you're ready for everything else to go. Welcome to the world of whole home renovation, where your existing house gets a complete makeover and you get to fall in love with your home all over again. At Hardwick General Contracting, we've...

Let's be honest—building your forever home is a big deal. We're talking about the place where you'll watch your kids take their first steps, host countless family dinners, and maybe even retire someday. It's not just another construction project; it's where life happens. If you're thinking about building in Central Florida, you've probably already figured...

In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury real estate, 2025 has ushered in a new era of sophisticated design principles that seamlessly blend functionality, sustainability, and uncompromising elegance. As you consider your next custom home project, you're entering a market transformed by thoughtful innovations that prioritize quality of life and environmental consciousness over ostentatious displays of...

As you cruise along the rolling hills just west of Orlando, a Tuscan-inspired paradise emerges from the Central Florida landscape that seems almost like a mirage. This isn't Italy—it's Bella Collina, the crown jewel of luxury living that has redefined what's possible in Orlando's high-end real estate market. Spanning 1,900 acres of pristine land with...

Hardwick General Contracting is proud to be building an exceptional new luxury custom estate home in one of Orlando’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Located just five miles from the Orange County Convention Center, this 12,568-square-foot residence is nestled within the exclusive Carmel enclave of Bay Hill—one of Central Florida’s most sought-after luxury communities—tucked behind the private...

Central Florida’s climate comes with many unique features, some of which are important to consider when building a home. However, constructing a house in this region presents its own set of challenges, including high humidity, heavy rainfall, and the threat of hurricanes. These factors make building a home in Central Florida a complex task that...