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Home Systems

Whole-house mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades. Because we hold all three trade licenses, the systems talk to each other on day one — no aftermarket coordination fees.

What's included · what's not

The full scope in writing before we start.

Nothing hides behind “allowance TBD.” The fixed-bid proposal lists every line the way it’s going to appear on the invoice. Timeline: 3–10 weeks typical.

Included in the fixed bid

Panel upgrades + service changes
Whole-house re-pipe (copper or PEX)
HVAC replacement + ductwork
Gas piping for standby generators
Smart controls + integration

Not included (transparent)

Finish carpentry
Interior remodeling scope
Solar (specialty vendor)

Timeline

3–10 weeks typical. The exact window is committed in writing at contract signing.

License stack

General Contractor · FL #CGC1525289
Roofing Contractor · FL #CCC1335157
Mechanical Contractor · FL #CMC1251666
Plumbing Contractor · FL #CFC1434398
Electrical Contractor · FL #EC13015530

Why this scope, done under one contract

The reason Dellamano projects finish on the day committed.

01All five licenses, one owner

General, Roofing, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — every one held personally by Aldo Dellamano.

02Fixed-bid or cost-plus, always in writing

Every project on a written contract — fixed-bid or transparent cost-plus — signed before work starts. No allowance games.

03Self-performed trades

Because we hold every license in-house, structural, MEP, and finish stay on the same schedule.

04One warranty conversation

One contractor, one signature, one number to call when questions come up later.

Frequently asked

Home Systems · the questions Aldo answers every week.

Do you install standby generators?

Yes — see the Generator Installation service page.

More scopes under one contract

Other expertise often paired with Home Systems.

Recent Home Systems work

Real projects. Real trades. One signature on every permit.

A cross-section of recent Dellamano Construction Inc. work in scopes adjacent to home systems across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Powder Room

Textured tile walls, vessel sink, and geometric staircase railing detail.

Dining Room

Oval dining table, cream chairs, pendant lights, and wood accent wall.

Bedroom

Bedroom with pink shell headboard, gray bedding, floating shelves, and pendant.

Master Bath

Marble flooring, freestanding tub, walk-in shower, and contemporary fixtures.

In Progress

Interior framing with metal studs, drywall, and HVAC ductwork — commercial fit-out.

Roofing

Metal roof panel installation over a waterfront property lined with palms.

Living Room

Wall-mounted TV, custom cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.

Interior Detail

Glass partition doors with black steel frames between bedroom and living space.

Home Systems · under one contract

Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.

Tell us about the home systems scope. You’ll hear back promptly with a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.

Schedule a Project Consultation (561) 654-7243Mon–Fri · Direct line

Why Home Systems Work Is Different in South Florida

Broward and Palm Beach counties carry permit requirements that reflect the region's hurricane exposure, salt-air corrosion risk, and dense utility infrastructure. Homes in coastal ZIP codes face accelerated ductwork degradation from humidity, and local building departments require separate permit pulls for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical scopes — meaning a contractor who holds fewer than all three licenses must coordinate with outside sub-permit holders, adding scheduling gaps and handoff risk.

Communities like Parkland, Weston, and Coral Springs sit in flood-zone adjacencies that influence gas-line routing for standby generators and affect which HVAC equipment ratings satisfy the South Florida Building Code. Boca Raton and Delray Beach municipalities have additional inspection cadences that can extend timelines when trade permits are held by different entities.

Because Dellamano holds General, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical licenses under one owner, permit applications go in as a coordinated package. Inspections can be sequenced by the same team rather than rescheduled around a subcontractor's calendar — a material difference in markets where inspector availability is constrained.

Coastal humidity accelerates duct liner and insulation degradation — replacement scope often larger than visual inspection suggests

South Florida Building Code requires hurricane-rated equipment mounting for HVAC in many county zones

Flood-zone adjacency affects gas-line elevation and generator placement requirements

Separate trade permits under one owner allow coordinated inspection scheduling

What Drives Cost and Timeline on a Home Systems Project

Scope combinations determine project length more than any single trade. A panel upgrade paired with a whole-house re-pipe and HVAC replacement involves three separate permit tracks running concurrently — under one license-holding contractor that coordination stays internal, but the physical sequencing (rough-in before drywall close, pressure tests before insulation) still sets the floor on how fast the job can move. The existing page notes a 3–10 week typical window; where a project lands in that range depends on home size, existing infrastructure condition, and the permit cadence of the specific municipality.

Cost drivers in this market include copper versus PEX pricing (both are offered; the choice involves longevity, local water chemistry, and budget), the age and ampacity of the existing service entrance, and whether ductwork requires full replacement or can be partially retained. A written fixed-bid proposal — which this business uses for home systems scopes — converts those variables into a committed number before work begins, so the final invoice matches what was signed.

Panel ampacity and service entrance condition are the most common cost variables on electrical scope

PEX vs. copper re-pipe choice affects both material cost and long-term maintenance profile

HVAC tonnage and SEER rating requirements vary by home size and county energy code

Smart-control integration complexity scales with the number of systems being tied together

Common questions

Can you pull all the permits, or do I need to coordinate with separate subcontractors?

Dellamano Construction holds its own Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical licenses in addition to the General Contractor license — all under owner Aldo Dellamano. That means the business pulls all trade permits directly, without engaging outside sub-permit holders. In South Florida municipalities where each trade triggers its own permit application, having one license-holding entity submit the full package reduces scheduling gaps between inspections.

How do I know the price won't change once work starts?

Home systems projects at Dellamano are scoped on a fixed-bid proposal — every line item is listed the way it will appear on the final invoice before the contract is signed. The page is explicit that nothing hides behind 'allowance TBD.' If a scope change is requested after signing, that triggers a written change order, not a retroactive adjustment to the original bid.

Do you work in my city, and does my municipality affect the project?

Dellamano serves Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, and Deerfield Beach. Municipality matters because permit cadence, inspection scheduling, and specific code interpretations (particularly around hurricane-rated equipment and flood-zone requirements) vary across these jurisdictions. Working with a contractor who regularly pulls permits in your specific city reduces the risk of code-compliance surprises mid-project.