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General Contractor Services in Cape Coral, FL

Lee County licensed GC for canal lot prep, land clearing, site development, framing, and drywall in Cape Coral.

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Licensed General Contractor In Cape Coral

Universal Trax is a licensed general contractor serving Cape Coral and Lee County. The company holds Florida state certified GC license CGC1528872 and is registered as an approved vendor with Lee County government. From the company’s base in Alva — about 25 minutes from Cape Coral — Universal Trax runs crews and equipment across Lee County on a regular basis.

Cape Coral is one of the most active development markets in Southwest Florida. It’s also one of the most technically demanding — more than 400 miles of canals, high water tables, fill requirements that vary lot by lot, and Army Corps of Engineers permits that can hold up a project if the contractor doesn’t know the process. Universal Trax has been working in Lee County long enough to understand what Cape Coral development actually involves, and brings that knowledge to every project in this market.

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Both divisions are available for Cape Coral projects. The horizontal side handles site clearing, grading, excavation, and site development. The vertical side handles framing, drywall, and structural construction. When a project needs both, Universal Trax manages the full scope under a single GC license — no separate site contractor, no separate builder.
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Site Development & Canal Lot Preparation In Cape Coral

Site development in Cape Coral is different from most of Southwest Florida. The canal system that defines the city also creates a set of site conditions that require specific experience — and a contractor who’s done this work before. Universal Trax handles the full development scope for Cape Coral lots including:
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Lot clearing and vegetation removal — including exotics common in Lee County
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Fill work — bringing lots to finished floor elevation per Lee County requirements
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Rough and finish grading — accounting for canal setbacks and drainage direction
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Stormwater and drainage management — coordinating with Lee County and SFWMD requirements
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Foundation pad preparation — compacted base for slab or stem wall construction
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Driveway and culvert installation — including canal crossing culverts where required
Army Corps of Engineers permits are required for any work within the Cape Coral canal system — including culvert installations, seawall work, and any fill near the waterway. Universal Trax works with the permitting timeline and coordinates with Lee County and Army Corps requirements so the project doesn’t stall waiting on approvals.
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Land Clearing Cape Coral

Land Clearing Cape Coral

Full lot clearing, selective clearing, and exotic vegetation removal across Cape Coral and Lee County.
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Site Development Cape Coral

Site Development Cape Coral

Full horizontal scope — clearing, grading, fill, drainage, and foundation pad prep under one contract.
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Excavation Cape Coral

Excavation Cape Coral

Lot excavation, pond excavation, foundation prep, and bulk earthmoving for residential and commercial sites.
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Grading Contractor Cape Coral

Grading Contractor Cape Coral

Rough and finish grading, cut and fill, drainage grading for canal lots and inland development sites.
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Land Clearing In Cape Coral

Before any development work begins on a Cape Coral lot, the land typically needs to be cleared. Lee County lots often carry Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other exotic vegetation that needs to be removed and properly disposed of before clearing is complete. Universal Trax handles full lot clearing, selective clearing, and exotic removal — and can move directly from clearing into grading and site prep without stopping for a new contractor.

For developers working on multiple lots or a phased development, Universal Trax can mobilize equipment across multiple Cape Coral sites efficiently. One licensed GC managing the clearing scope on multiple lots means consistent work, one point of contact, and no gaps between phases.

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Framing & Vertical Construction In Cape Coral

Universal Trax’s vertical construction division handles framing and drywall for residential and commercial projects in Cape Coral. Brady Cox leads the division and has an active project base across Lee County. For developers building in Cape Coral who need a contractor to go from cleared lot to finished structure, Universal Trax is one of the few licensed GCs in this market that can handle both sides of the job.

Cape Coral’s construction market moves fast. Developers who are ready to break ground don’t want to wait weeks for a framing contractor to show up after the site work is done. Having the same GC manage the transition from horizontal to vertical work keeps the schedule tight and cuts down on the coordination gaps that slow projects down.

Construction In Cape Coral
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Wood framing — residential and light commercial
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Metal stud framing
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Truss installation
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Drywall installation and finishing
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Post-remediation reconstruction — insurance rebuild after mold or storm damage
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Army Corps & Lee County Permitting For Cape Coral Projects

Cape Coral is unique in Florida because of the extent of its canal system — and permitting reflects that. Any work involving the canal system, including culvert installation, fill near the waterway, or driveway crossings, requires coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers in addition to Lee County permitting. Universal Trax has navigated this process on Lee County projects and understands what triggers the Army Corps review and how to sequence the work to keep the project moving.

For standard Cape Coral lot development — clearing, fill, grading, and foundation prep away from the canal — Lee County site plan approval and building permit review apply. Universal Trax coordinates with Lee County Building Services on permitting requirements before work begins so there are no surprises mid-project.

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Lee County Building Permit

Required for most site development and vertical construction in Cape Coral. Universal Trax coordinates with Lee County Building Services on permit applications and inspections.
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SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit

Required for stormwater management and any work affecting wetlands or waterways. Universal Trax works within SFWMD requirements on Lee County projects.
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Army Corps of Engineers Permit

Required for any fill, structure, or obstruction within the Cape Coral canal system. Universal Trax identifies Army Corps trigger conditions early to avoid delays.
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Licensed General Contractor — Credentials & Coverage

Universal Trax holds Florida state certified general contractor license CGC1528872 under owner Brian Cox. This is a statewide license — it covers every county in Florida, which is how Universal Trax has been able to work for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Dade County, complete projects at Babcock Ranch in Charlotte County, and do municipal work in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, all under a single license.

The company is also registered as an approved vendor with multiple county governments and municipalities, including Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Palm Beach, Hendry, and Pasco Counties. For government and municipal clients, this pre-registration means no delays getting Universal Trax approved for a project.

Credential Record

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GC License CGC1528872 — Florida State Certified General Contractor
License Holder Brian Cox
Coverage Statewide — all Florida counties including Lee County and Cape Coral
Lee County Vendor Registered approved vendor with Lee County government
Service Area Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, and all of Lee County
Phone (239) 313-7925
Email admin@universal-trax.com
Hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Office 16431 Old Olga Rd, Alva, FL 33920 (approx. 25 min from Cape Coral)

Faq — General Contractor Services In Cape Coral

Does Universal Trax do site work in Cape Coral?
Yes. Universal Trax is a licensed general contractor serving Cape Coral and Lee County. The company handles site development, land clearing, grading, excavation, framing, and drywall in Cape Coral. Universal Trax is familiar with Cape Coral’s canal lot conditions, fill requirements, and Lee County permitting process.
Can Universal Trax handle canal lot preparation in Cape Coral?
Yes. Canal lot preparation is a core part of site development work in Cape Coral. Universal Trax handles fill work, lot clearing, grading, and drainage for canal-front and inland lots — including coordination with Lee County and Army Corps of Engineers permitting requirements where applicable.
Is Universal Trax licensed to work in Cape Coral?
Yes. Universal Trax holds Florida state certified general contractor license CGC1528872 — a statewide license that covers all Florida counties including Lee County and Cape Coral. The company is registered as an approved vendor with Lee County government.
Does Universal Trax handle both site work and construction in Cape Coral?
Yes. Universal Trax operates two divisions under one GC license: a horizontal division handling site development, land clearing, grading, and excavation, and a vertical division handling framing, drywall, and structural construction. Both can be engaged together for a full ground-to-finish scope or separately for individual phases.
How do I get an estimate for a Cape Coral project?
Call (239) 313-7925, email admin@universal-trax.com, or fill out the estimate form at universal-trax.com/contact/. Include the project location, type of work, and acreage or scope. A Universal Trax team member will follow up to schedule a site visit.

Working on a Project in Cape Coral or Lee County?

Call us or fill out the estimate form. We’ll come out, walk the site, and give you a real proposal — whether it’s a single lot clearing job or a full site development and build.
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Phone:

(239) 313-7925

Email:

info@universal-trax.com

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM