Waterfront & golf
Burnt Store Isles
A canal-front boating community with direct sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor, distinct from the lake-oriented Burnt Store Lakes to its north.
Build - Punta Gorda
Home builder in Punta Gorda, Florida.
A licensed, multi-trade custom home builder serving Punta Gorda and Burnt Store Lakes - building new construction homes to the same standard, on your lot or from our presale collections.
Florida GC - CGC1520746
Design-build
Burnt Store Lakes - Punta Gorda
Why Cloud Design Build
Licensed across nearly every trade, building in Punta Gorda now.
James J. Cloud built Cloud Design Build on a credential stack most builders can't match - and it's the same eye that inspects other builders' work, applied to every home he builds here.
- A Florida General Contractor also licensed in roofing, mechanical, plumbing, and pool/spa work.
- Certified as a residential and commercial building inspector - the standard other builders get held to.
- A Florida real estate broker and community association manager, so the lot and the deed restrictions get read as closely as the plans.
- A family construction legacy dating to 1972 - three generations of hands-on experience, not a franchise playbook.
Coastal Collection
Cape Horn
Available now
Presale in Burnt Store Lakes.
Cape Horn is available now for presale. Reserve it today and move in once construction is complete.
Set on a premium, west-facing lot with lake access and sunset views, it's a modern coastal four-bedroom with two primary suites, a chef's kitchen, and an outdoor lanai kitchen built for Florida living. Finishes can still be personalized with our team.
4Beds3.5Baths3Cars
Where we build
Burnt Store Lakes, and beyond.
Burnt Store Lakes is a deed-restricted community in Punta Gorda built around a series of freshwater lakes, with direct access to Alligator Creek and Charlotte Harbor.
It's where Cape Horn, our first presale home, is located - and where our PALMA and Aria collections are ready to build on your lot.
Nearby communities
Building across Punta Gorda.
We build throughout Punta Gorda - on lots in the waterfront and boating communities below, and on land you already own anywhere in the area.
Gulf access
Punta Gorda Isles
One of Punta Gorda's most established waterfront communities, known for canal lots with Gulf access and proximity to Fishermen's Village.
Boating
Pirate Harbor
A small, boating-oriented waterfront community on Alligator Creek, with quick access out to Charlotte Harbor.
Gated · marina
Burnt Store Marina
A gated community built around Southwest Florida's largest deep-water marina, with an on-site golf course and yacht club.
Deed restricted
Deep Creek
A large, established community on Punta Gorda's northeast side, built around a network of freshwater canals leading to the Peace River.
More ways to build
Building on your own land, built for Florida.
Already own a lot in Burnt Store Lakes or elsewhere in Punta Gorda? We design and build to your site - and every home we build is engineered for the flood zones, wind loads, and roofing requirements this coast demands.
Your lot
Build on your lot
A custom home tailored to the land you already own - siting, elevation, and plan worked out together before anything is drawn.
- Lot evaluation & siting
- Plan customization
- Permitting through Charlotte County
Built for Florida
Hurricane-resilient construction
Finished-floor elevation, wind-rated openings, roof systems, and drainage are designed in from the first drawing, not added later.
- Flood zone & elevation
- Wind-rated windows & doors
- Roof systems & drainage
Learn more
Everything you need to know before you build here.
James put together a complete guide to building a home in Punta Gorda - covering cost, permitting, flood zones, hurricane codes, and what to expect if you're moving from out of state.
Questions
Building in Punta Gorda, answered.
Yes. We build throughout Punta Gorda - including Deep Creek, Burnt Store Isles, Punta Gorda Isles, Pirate Harbor, and Burnt Store Marina - as well as on your own lot anywhere in the area.
Yes. We design and build a custom home tailored to your specific site, and if you don't have a lot yet, we can help you evaluate one before you buy.
A deposit is due at signing, followed by a standard draw schedule tied to construction milestones as the home is built.
Yes. Cloud Design Build also serves Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Sarasota - see our building page for the wider service area.
Start a conversation
Let's talk about your home in Punta Gorda.
Whether you're ready to reserve Cape Horn, start designing on your own lot, or just want to understand what building here involves, you'll work directly with the people who actually do the work.