Building Homes. Strengthening Community. Creating Legacy.
Family-owned and operated in Venice, FL since 1990 — three decades of custom homes, commercial construction, and remodeling from a team that still answers the phone themselves.
Schedule a ConsultationChoosing the wrong builder doesn't just cost you money. It costs you trust.
A missed deadline, a contractor who stops answering calls, a "custom" home that feels like everyone else's — if you've been burned before, you already know the anxiety that comes with handing over your life savings to a builder you're not sure you can trust. That fear is exactly why we built this company the way we did.
Our Story
Beechwood Builders was founded in 1990 by husband-and-wife team Jeff and Jeanette Gates — not as a franchise or an investor rollup, but as a two-person operation in Venice, Florida, built on a simple promise: treat every client like family. Thirty-five years later, that's still the name on the truck.
What started as a small family business has grown into one of the Suncoast's established names in custom homes, commercial construction, and remodeling — without losing the personal relationship that made the first client trust them in the first place.
Community Involvement
You can't fake three decades of roots. Jeff and Jeanette are active supporters of local charities, civic organizations, and events like the Suncoast BBQ Bash. Jeanette served nine years on the Venice City Council — a level of civic accountability you won't find behind a call-center builder's 800 number.
When your builder's name is also a name on the ballot, on the sponsor board, and in the community they build in, "trust us" stops being a slogan and starts being something you can actually verify.
"We know that building or remodeling is a significant investment, both financially and emotionally. Our team listens, communicates, and delivers with integrity, ensuring you feel confident at every step."— Jeff & Jeanette Gates, Founders, Beechwood Builders Inc.
Plan Your Project
1. CONNECT
Meet our team and share your dreams and goals — no call center, no sales script, just the people who'll actually build it.
2. COLLABORATE
Work together on a design and plan tailored to your needs, visualized in 3D before a single wall goes up.
3. BUILD & SUPPORT
Experience quality construction and ongoing support from a team that's still here decades after the final walkthrough.
If you're tired of builders who feel like strangers, choosing a family-owned company that's been building in Venice since 1990 is the right decision.
Schedule a ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
Who owns Beechwood Builders?
Beechwood Builders is family-owned and operated by Jeff and Jeanette Gates, who founded the company in Venice, Florida in 1990 and still lead it today.
How is Beechwood Builders involved in the community?
Jeff and Jeanette are active supporters of local charities, civic organizations, and community events like the Suncoast BBQ Bash. Jeanette also served nine years as a member of the Venice City Council.
How long have you been in business?
Beechwood Builders has been building in Venice and the surrounding Suncoast communities since 1990 — over 35 years as a family-owned general contractor.
What awards or credentials does Beechwood Builders hold?
Beechwood Builders is licensed and insured in Florida (CBC 051269), has been BBB accredited since 2001 with an A+ rating, and was named Best of Florida in 2025. Founder Jeff Gates also holds the Florida Water Star Gold certification from the Southwest Florida Water Management District for water-efficient building practices.
What is the Suncoast BBQ Bash?
The Suncoast BBQ Bash is one of the region's largest barbecue and bluegrass festivals, and Jeff and Jeanette Gates are among its lead organizers — part of the same long-term community involvement that includes Jeanette's nine years on the Venice City Council and the family's support of local charities and civic organizations.