Luxury homes in Miami, built with control and managed with care.
Ballagas Construction is a boutique, owner-led general contractor for custom homes, additions and high-end renovations across Miami-Dade and Broward.
RenderingCasa Arborēa, Miami Shores. Pre-construction.
- Florida CGC1530999
- Licensed & Insured
- Miami-Dade & Broward
- Owner-led
- Google Reviews (opens in a new tab)
Selective, owner-led execution.
For a custom home or development project, the advantage is not size. The advantage is attention, control and fast accountability.
An owner building a high-value home is not simply buying labor and materials. You are choosing the team responsible for protecting a major asset from planning through execution. Our role is to make the project easier to execute, easier to understand and harder to mismanage. That is where Ballagas Construction creates value.
Focused capacity
We take on a focused number of projects so leadership can stay close to the work.
Developer mindset
The conversation goes beyond construction mechanics: cost control, carry time, lender documentation, buyer expectations and resale value matter.
Construction discipline
Planning, permitting, schedule, procurement, field execution, inspections and closeout are managed as one coordinated process.
Clear communication
Clients should never have to guess what is happening, what changed, what is pending or what decision is needed next.
Current and completed projects.
In Miami Shores, Kaēlo Residence is in the glazing installation and interior finishes stage, and Casa Arborēa, our own new-home development, is in pre-construction, breaking ground in early 2027. In Miami Beach, a completed oceanfront residence renovation. Every status is stated as it stands today, and renderings are labeled.
One standard, from vacant lot to finished interior.
Whether the project starts with a vacant lot or an existing home, we manage it the same way: permit-ready planning, disciplined execution and premium finish quality.
- 01Custom HomesGround-up luxury residences, from constructability review to turnover.
- 02Full Home RemodelsWhole-house renovations managed as one coordinated project.
- 03Home AdditionsSecond stories, primary suites and expansions that feel original to the home.
- 04Luxury & Condo RenovationsHigh-end interiors for homes and condominiums, with building coordination.
- 05Developers & Spec HomesSpec homes and residential development, built with a developer mindset.
Continuum South Tower, Miami Beach. Completed residence renovation.
A controlled path from plans to delivery.
A premium project needs a visible process before construction starts. These five steps are how we turn drawings into a buildable plan, and a buildable plan into a finished home.
Plan Review
Architectural, structural, civil, MEP, specifications, missing details and field constraints.
Scope Definition
Line-item scopes, inclusions, exclusions, allowances, alternates and owner decisions.
Budget & VE
Subcontractor pricing, quantity checks, constructability input and value engineering where useful.
Schedule Strategy
Permitting, procurement, inspections, sequencing, long-lead items and site logistics.
Field Execution
Mobilization, foundation, shell, roof dry-in, rough trades, finishes, punch and turnover.
How we protect budget, schedule and quality.
High-end projects rarely fail from one big mistake. They usually fail from small unresolved items that compound. We manage those items early.
- Detailed scope review before the proposal is finalized.
- Allowance clarity, so the owner understands what is included.
- Written change orders, priced and approved before the work proceeds.
- Weekly progress updates with photos, schedule notes and decisions needed.
- Trade coordination before major milestones such as pour, framing, rough-in and drywall.
- Inspection readiness checks to reduce rework and lost time.
No casual field promises. No vague extras. The change is described, priced, reviewed, approved, and then executed.
Our change order rule. It protects the owner and the builder.
In their words, on Google.
Excerpts from reviews our clients have published on our Google Business Profile.
“What set Ballagas Construction apart was the unwavering integrity, ownership, and professionalism they brought to every phase of the process.”
“Ernesto was a pleasure to work with mainly because in Miami it’s hard to find a GC who will put quality of work over their own ego.”
“Their communication was clear and consistent, keeping us informed every step of the way.”
Building across Miami-Dade and Broward.
We build and renovate homes throughout both counties. Every municipality has its own permitting and design review path, and we plan for it from the first conversation.
Area guides: Coral Gables custom homes, Coral Gables historic restoration, Pinecrest luxury homes, Coconut Grove renovations, Key Biscayne renovations, Second-story additions in Miami.
- Miami Shores
- Coral Gables
- Miami Beach
- Pinecrest
- Coconut Grove
- Key Biscayne
- Biscayne Park
- South Miami
- Surfside
- Bal Harbour
- Fort Lauderdale
- Weston
Questions owners ask first.
What does Ballagas Construction build?
We build custom homes, home additions (more than 85 completed) and full home remodels, and we complete luxury and condominium renovations and spec homes for developers and investors. All work is performed under our Florida State Certified General Contractor license, CGC1530999.
Where do you work?
We work throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County, including Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne and Fort Lauderdale. See our service areas.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Ballagas Construction LLC is a Florida State Certified General Contractor, license CGC1530999, and is licensed and insured.
How quickly will you respond to an inquiry?
We respond to every inquiry within 12 hours. You can also call us directly at (786) 909-1601.
What should I send before our first meeting?
Whatever you have: architectural and structural drawings, a survey, geotechnical information, specifications or simply photos of the property. We review them before we meet so the conversation starts with your project, not generalities.
Tell us about your project.
Share a few details and we will reply within 12 hours. If you already have drawings or a survey, mention it and we will review them before our first conversation.
- Call(786) 909-1601
- Emailcontact@ballagasconstruction.com
- OfficeMiami, FL 33131
- LicenseFlorida State Certified General Contractor CGC1530999. Licensed & Insured.
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