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Trusted Contractors &
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A curated directory of reliable local professionals serving Sarasota, Manatee, and the Gulf Coast. Each listing is personally vetted or recommended by Michael Hart and the Homes with Hart team.

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Three Tiers of Trusted Service

Every professional in the directory meets the same approval standard: they're active, live, and ready to serve your family. Membership simply reflects how prominently each listing appears and how much detail it carries.

Level 01

Free

A clean, standard listing with the essentials: business name, category, service area, description, and contact details.

Level 02

Featured

A highlighted listing with refined featured copy and a website link, placed ahead of Free options within its category.

Level 03

Premier

The highest tier. A top-of-category spotlight and a Premier showcase, with a highlight callout, expanded service areas, photo gallery, address, and social links.

The Directory

Every Category, One Place

Browse by category to find trusted professionals serving Sarasota, Manatee, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. Premier partners lead each category, followed by Featured, then Free.

Electricians

Licensed electrical professionals for residential, commercial, and marine electrical needs.

Ace Electric

Electricians

Free
Sarasota

Full-service residential and commercial electrical contractor in Sarasota, in business since 1995. Rated roughly 4.8 stars across more than 175 reviews, with strong marks on Birdeye and Yelp.

1760 N East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234

The Original Electrician

Electricians

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota electrician with a reputation for dependable, responsive service, active on BBB and Yelp listings. Handles residential and light commercial electrical work throughout the Sarasota area.

2212 Lime Oak Ct, Sarasota, FL 34232

Venice Electric

Electricians

Free
Venice / Nokomis

Venice-area electrical contractor serving Venice and Nokomis since 1982, with an A+ BBB rating and BBB accreditation. Residential and light commercial electrical services across south Sarasota County.

871 Dartmoor Cir, Nokomis, FL 34275

Mr. Electric of Bradenton

Electricians

Free
Bradenton / Manatee

Bradenton location of the national Mr. Electric brand, rated roughly 4.9 stars across more than 300 reviews. Residential electrical repairs, upgrades, and EV charger installation across Manatee County.

1201 6th Ave W, Bradenton, FL

Plumbers

Trusted plumbers handling everything from leak repairs to full system installations.

Wimpy's Plumbing & Air

Plumbers

Free
Sarasota

Full-service plumbing and air conditioning company in Sarasota rated roughly 4.9 stars across more than 1,500 Google reviews. One of the most-reviewed plumbing companies in the area, covering repairs, installations, and maintenance.

7867 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Hill & Hill Plumbing Co

Plumbers

Free
Venice

Family-owned Venice plumbing company serving Venice and South Sarasota County, rated roughly 4.5 to 4.7 stars across 50-plus reviews. Known for dependable residential plumbing service.

249 Grove St S, Venice, FL 34285

Citrus Plumbing of Venice

Plumbers

Free
Venice / Nokomis

Venice-based plumbing company rated roughly 4.7 to 4.8 stars across 70-plus reviews. Full-service plumbing for homes and businesses across Venice and South Sarasota County.

125 Corporation Way Unit E, Venice, FL 34285

Aqua Plumbing & Air

Plumbers

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota plumbing and air conditioning company rated roughly 4.9 stars across more than 1,200 Google reviews. Full-service residential plumbing, drain, and HVAC work across Sarasota County.

1990 Main St #750, Sarasota, FL 34236

Armstrong Bros Plumbing

Plumbers

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota plumbing company rated roughly 4.9 stars across more than 350 reviews, with an A+ BBB rating. Residential plumbing, drain cleaning, and water heater service across Sarasota and Manatee.

1990 Main St Suite 747, Sarasota, FL 34236

HVAC

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning specialists for Florida climate comfort.

Air & Energy

HVAC

Free
Bradenton / Manatee

Bradenton heating and cooling standout with a roughly 4.9-star Google rating across more than 3,200 reviews. A Trane dealer offering AC installation, repair, and maintenance across Manatee County.

555 6th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Cool Today

HVAC

Free
Sarasota / Manatee

One of the largest home comfort companies on the Gulf Coast, rating roughly 4.8 stars across more than 7,500 Google reviews. Heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services across Sarasota and Manatee counties.

7260 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243

D & D Air Conditioning

HVAC

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota air conditioning company rated roughly 4.8 stars across more than 1,300 Google reviews and a Trane dealer. AC installation, repair, and maintenance for Sarasota homes and businesses.

2160 Princeton St, Sarasota, FL 34237

Roofers

Roofing professionals specializing in storm damage repair and hurricane-rated installations.

Strong Roofing

Roofers

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota roofing and remodeling contractor rated roughly 4.9 stars across more than 600 Google reviews. Full-service residential roofing, from storm damage repairs to complete re-roofs.

2500 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34237

Roofing by Curry

Roofers

Free
Sarasota

One of the most-reviewed roofers in the region, with a roughly 4.9-star rating across more than 600 reviews. Residential roofing and re-roofing across Sarasota County.

241 Interstate Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240

Blue Sky Roofing

Roofers

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota roofing company rated roughly 4.9 stars across more than 250 Google reviews. Residential and commercial roofing services across Sarasota.

240 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Longboat Key Roofing

Roofers

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota roofing company with a perfect 5.0-star rating across roughly 130 reviews. Residential roofing and re-roofing across Sarasota and the barrier islands.

1125 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Pool Service

Pool maintenance, repair, and construction for Gulf Coast homes.

On-Time Pool Service

Pool Service

Free
Sarasota

Licensed Sarasota pool service rated 4.9 stars across more than 500 Google reviews, with an A+ rating from the BBB. Weekly maintenance, repairs, and equipment service for Gulf Coast pools.

4047 Bee Ridge Rd Ste A, Sarasota, FL 34233

TCP Pools

Pool Service

Free
Nokomis / Venice / Osprey

Nokomis-based pool service with a perfect 5.0-star rating across 67 Google reviews. Serves Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, and Sarasota with dependable pool maintenance and care.

1615 Pecan St, Nokomis, FL 34275

Landscapers

Landscape design, lawn maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor living spaces.

Siesta Key Landscape

Landscapers

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota landscape design and lawn care company rated 4.9 stars across roughly 100 Google reviews. Planting, landscape installation, and ongoing grounds maintenance for Gulf Coast properties.

4030 Sawyer Ct, Sarasota, FL 34233

Myakka Landscape & Design

Landscapers

Free
Venice

Venice landscape design and maintenance firm rated 4.9 stars across roughly 60 Google reviews. Design, planting, and lawn care for homes throughout Venice and South Sarasota County.

259 Seaboard Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Pest Control

Termite, mosquito, rodent, and general pest management for Florida properties.

Turner Pest Control

Pest Control

Free
Sarasota

Regional pest control company rated 4.8 stars across more than 3,500 Google reviews. Termite protection, mosquito control, and general pest management for Gulf Coast homes.

2155 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34237

Heath Pest Control

Pest Control

Free
Sarasota

Family-owned Sarasota pest control company since 2001, rated roughly 4.9 to 5.0 stars across 50-plus reviews. General pest management, termite, and mosquito services for residential properties.

3139 Southgate Cir, Sarasota, FL 34239

Insurance Agents

Homeowners, flood, and windstorm insurance specialists for Florida properties.

Dees Insurance Group

Insurance Agents

Free
Sarasota

Independent Sarasota insurance agency with a standout 4.9-star Google rating across more than 900 reviews. Personal and business insurance guidance from a local team you can call.

235 N Orange Ave Ste 200, Sarasota, FL 34236

Ben Brown Insurance Agency

Insurance Agents

Free
Sarasota

Independent Sarasota insurance agency rated 4.9 stars across roughly 90 Google reviews, helping Gulf Coast families and buyers find the right home, auto, and flood coverage.

3731 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

General Contractors

Experienced general contractors for renovations, remodels, and new home construction.

Sarasota Remodeling & Design

General Contractors

Free
Sarasota

Design-build remodeling firm in Sarasota with a 4.8-star rating across roughly 80 reviews, the majority on Google. Whole-home remodels and custom renovations for Sarasota homeowners.

5159 Oxford Dr, Sarasota, FL

McIntyre Elwell & Strammer

General Contractors

Free
Sarasota

Established Sarasota general contractor founded in 1987, with more than $1 billion in completed contracts. Commercial and residential construction for clients across Sarasota and Manatee.

1645 Barber Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

House Cleaning

Professional residential cleaning and handyman support for homes and rentals.

Immaculate Clean

House Cleaning

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota residential cleaning company rated 4.9 stars across more than 40 reviews. Routine housekeeping, deep cleaning, and move-in and move-out service for homes and rentals.

1990 Main St Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236

MaidPro of Sarasota

House Cleaning

Free
Sarasota

Professional residential cleaning service rated 4.8 stars across more than 200 Google reviews. Recurring and one-time house cleaning for Sarasota families.

5250 17th St #105, Sarasota, FL 34235

Surveyors

Licensed land surveyors for boundary lines, property surveys, and construction staking.

ATHCA Surveying

Surveyors

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota land surveying firm rated 4.8 stars across 44 Google reviews. Boundary surveys, construction staking, and property surveys for homeowners, buyers, and builders.

4813 Andrew Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233

MSB Surveying

Surveyors

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota surveying firm with a 5.0-star Chamber of Commerce rating. Property boundary surveys, construction layout, and residential land services.

536 Interstate Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240

Marine Services

Boat storage, dock repair, marine maintenance, and waterfront property services.

Fanning Marine and Custom Welding

Marine Services

Recommended by Michael
Free
Sarasota

Custom marine hardware fabrication and welding, including T-tops, dual stations, swim platforms, ladders, observation platforms, pontoon repair, poling platforms, railings, seating, rod holders, leaning posts, and pressure testing. Also builds custom-fabricated trolling motor mounts tailored to a specific vessel, and handles marine repairs with by-the-job pricing for small jobs, low hourly rates for larger work, and most small jobs done while you wait. Limited on-site mobile welding available.

Boat Guys of Sarasota

Marine Services

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota's highest-rated boat care company, rated 4.9 stars across more than 250 Google reviews. Detailing, maintenance, and care for boats throughout the Gulf Coast.

1919 19th St, Sarasota, FL 34234

Next Level Marine

Marine Services

Free
Sarasota / Bradenton

Mobile outboard and marine electrical repair serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Manatee County, rated 4.9 stars across 33 Google reviews. Convenient on-site service wherever your boat is.

1180 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Title Companies

Title search, escrow, and closing services for real estate transactions.

Stewart Title Sarasota

Title Companies

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota office of the national title company, rated a perfect 5.0 stars across roughly 25 Google reviews. Title insurance, escrow, and closing services for buyers, sellers, and agents.

2033 Main St Suite 408, Sarasota, FL 34237

First International Title

Title Companies

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota title insurance and closing services with an additional Venice office. ALTA title insurance, closings, and settlement services trusted across the Gulf Coast.

2300 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 305, Sarasota, FL 34239

Magnolia Title Sarasota

Title Companies

Free
Sarasota

Sarasota office of Magnolia Title, rated a perfect 5.0 stars across more than 30 reviews. Residential and commercial closings with responsive, local service.

2075 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237

Handyman

Reliable handyman services for repairs, maintenance, and home projects. Listings coming soon.

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Painters

Interior and exterior painting professionals for residential and commercial properties. Listings coming soon.

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Movers

Local and long-distance moving companies serving the Gulf Coast. Listings coming soon.

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Home Inspectors

Licensed home inspectors for thorough pre-purchase and pre-listing inspections. Listings coming soon.

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Mortgage/Lenders

Mortgage lenders and brokers helping buyers secure financing for their move. Listings coming soon.

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Attorneys

Real estate and closing attorneys for legal guidance on transactions. Listings coming soon.

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Flooring

Flooring specialists for tile, hardwood, laminate, and carpet installation. Listings coming soon.

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Windows/Doors

Window and door installation, replacement, and impact-rated upgrades. Listings coming soon.

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Dock/Seawall

Dock construction, seawall repair, and waterfront structure services. Listings coming soon.

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Boat Repair/Detailing

Boat repair, maintenance, and detailing for Gulf Coast vessels. Listings coming soon.

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Pet Services

Pet care, grooming, boarding, and veterinary services for your companions. Listings coming soon.

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Other

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