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Boutique design + build
Venice . Englewood . Sarasota
Homes, thoughtfully transformed.
Major renovations shaped by an artist’s eye, a builder’s discipline, and a deep respect for the way you want to live.
Florida Certified Building Contractor
License CBC1267432
Serving Sarasota, Charlotte & Manatee Counties
One vision. One accountable team.
More than a remodel. A better way to live at home.
Hill Brand Homes brings design thinking and construction expertise together under one roof. That means the beauty, function, budget, and buildability of your project are considered as one connected whole, from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
How we work →Selected transformations
Designed around real life. Built to endure it.
Every project begins with a different home and a different story. The constant is care: in the plan, in the craft, and in the details you feel every day.
Meet Gabe and Jennifer Hillebrand
A husband-and-wife team, invested in every detail.
Hill Brand Homes brings two complementary perspectives to every renovation. Jennifer helps shape the vision and guides the client experience. Gabe leads the construction, translating that vision into a home that is beautifully and thoughtfully built.
Because the people helping you imagine the project are also accountable for building it, decisions stay connected from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
Design thinking. Building expertise.
Jennifer Hillebrand
Design + Client ExperienceJennifer works closely with clients to understand how they want their homes to feel and function. She helps clarify the vision, guides selections and design decisions, and keeps communication personal and clear throughout the process.
Gabe Hillebrand
Lead Builder + Florida Certified Building ContractorGabe leads construction with more than two decades of industry experience. His background in art, art history, and sculpture, including an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, brings an uncommon eye for proportion, material, and craftsmanship to the field.
What we do
Transformations with intention.
We focus on substantial residential projects where thoughtful planning and careful execution make a meaningful difference.
Whole-home renovations
Reimagine the way your entire home lives, from architectural changes and material selections to the final, exacting details.
Kitchens & primary suites
Highly considered spaces where daily function, enduring materials, and custom craftsmanship come together beautifully.
Additions & reconfigurations
Thoughtful expansions and structural transformations designed to feel original to the home, rather than simply added onto it.
Storm repair &
renewal
A clear path from damage to a stronger, more intentional home, with one licensed team managing the full reconstruction.
Our approach
Good construction solves the plan. Great construction honors the idea.
Design-minded
Proportion, flow, light, and material are not afterthoughts. They guide every decision.
Builder-led
Real field expertise grounds the vision in smart planning, sound construction, and durable results.
Personal by design
You work with a small, invested team that knows your home and stays accountable to the outcome.
Listen
We begin with your home, your priorities, and a candid conversation about scope, investment, and possibility.
Shape
Design direction, selections, and construction planning are resolved before the work begins.
Build
Your project is carefully managed in the field, with direct communication and respect for the home around it.
Finish
We stay attentive through the final details so the completed space feels cohesive, considered, and entirely yours.
Kind words from our clients
Trusted with the place
that matters most.
The best measure of our work is how clients feel throughout the process and how they feel in their finished homes.
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After a frustrating experience with a previous contractor, we knew we needed someone who could truly bring our design ideas to life. Hill Brand Homes was exactly what we were looking for. Gabe and Jennifer listened closely, responded thoughtfully, and their attention to detail was superb. They coordinated everything seamlessly, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I would highly recommend them.
MAUREEN
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Gabe and Jennifer did a total home renovation after major flooding from Hurricane Milton. We are thrilled with what is basically a new house. They were a pleasure to work with, and did a marvelous job. Gabe has an artist’s eye, and his attention to detail and craftsmanship really shows in our renovation. Jennifer kept everything on schedule, and kept us updated through the process. Their workmanship even drew compliments from the inspector from the mortgage company who did our final review. We would highly recommend Hill Brand, and we feel lucky that we found them at the time we needed help with our storm recovery.
Howard and Loreen
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Hill Brand did an amazing job on our kitchen remodel! They were thorough, detailed, and left the workspace clean at the end of every day to minimize disruption to our home. They executed the backsplash, cabinets, and shiplap, and seamlessly coordinated with the countertop team, plumber, and electrician so we didn’t have to stress. Their design suggestions were incredibly helpful, and they accommodated every request to give us exactly what we wanted. They managed the entire process stress-free, and we are thrilled with the results!
Susan and Glenn
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Gabe and Jen were a pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond in making sure every detail of my project was done right with quality. They noticed things that I wouldn’t have thought of and came up with design or creative ideas to make it better. I love looking at the beautiful space they created. You get quality for your money, and I definitely recommend the team for your home renovation needs!
Brett
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Gabe and Jennifer were a pleasure to work with! We had a major renovation of our Florida room after Hurricane Ian. The remodel was absolutely amazing! We also had them redo our kitchen with a major renovation as well, and it is gorgeous! I highly recommend Gabe and Jennifer for all your renovation and remodeling needs!
John and Mindy
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Let’s Build What’s Next
We’d love to hear about your project. Whether you’re early in the planning process or ready to get started, reach out and we’ll be in touch soon.
PHONE
(941) 236-1517BASED IN
Sarasota & Charlotte Counties
Serving Southwest Florida
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