HORIZON HOMES OF TAMPA, INC.
ODESSA, FLORIDA

About Horizon Homes of Tampa, Inc. Horizon Homes of Tampa, lnc. was founded in 1985 when Phil Duffey, a lifelong Tampa resident, decided it was time to go forward with his own building and contracting business. After being employed in the homebuilding business for nearly ten years, the process of incorporating his own company was done with the anticipation of making a difference in the individual "one-on-one" custom homebuilding market. lnitially starting out in the more traditional model home/spec building market until becoming established, his focus soon became solely based on individual, one-of-a-kind custom home construction. Although the model home "spec type" construction allowed for freedom to be creative to do what he personally would want in a home, (garnering his company local and state Homebuilding Design Awards), the challenge of providing for each customer, the exact home that they desired, proved to be the most rewarding endeavor. With a background in residential design (past President of the Florida Residential Designers Association), prior to becoming licensed as a State Building Contractor, Phil has meshed the design and construction process into one. Whether it is helping a customer who may have only a vague idea of what they want, or someone who has very specific input early on in the process, he is able to simplify the design process with his knowledge and expertise in the business. Once the preliminary design of the residence has been completed, he works directly with his available architect for the full completion of the house package. Suggestions of design, whether cost-related, or in regards to aesthetics, are always offered, as are professional interior design services if desired by the customer. Likewise, clients have the flexibility of choice when it comes to using their own preferred home interior designer, pool contractor, or even specific trades. We take a personal interest in each client, and Phil becomes the sole point of contact throughout the design, construction and move-in period. With an array of longtime, qualified sub-contractors and suppliers, the Owner is assured of a finely crafted residence of which Builder and Owner will be proud. The fact that he has built a second home for some of his previous clients, indicates the degree of satisfaction they have with Horizon Homes of Tampa. Currently he is working on two (2) repeat customers, and the challenge to create and deliver something totally different from the first home is very rewarding. Repeat clientele in the Design/Homebuilding business is rather rare, but Phil has done this and establishes a friendship with each Owner that continues after the job is complete. It goes without saying that longevity in one area of business (particularly the homebuilding business) shows that integrity, honesty and willingness to work with the Homeowner are truly the path to success. Thirty-two years in business, essentially on a referral-based foundation, has led Horizon Homes of Tampa, lnc. to the stand out in the field of custom homebuilding and individual "builder-to-homeowner" relationships. Likewise, clients have the flexibility of choice when it comes to using their own architect, interior designer, pool contractor, or even specific trades. Horizon Homes of Tampa, Inc. has been designing and building custom homes for discriminating clients since 1985. Horizon Homes of Tampa, Inc.