IJ Modern Homes
Delray Beach

Palm Beach County

Custom Homes & Renovations in Delray Beach, FL

Renovation and infill custom construction in Delray Beach, from historic in-town neighbourhoods to beachside properties.

  • 20+ Years
  • Free estimates

Local context

Building & renovating in Delray Beach

Delray Beach rewards renovation because location does so much of the work. The in-town neighbourhoods around Atlantic Avenue and the beachside blocks are walkable, established and tightly held, which makes reworking an existing house — or replacing it on the same lot — a stronger proposition than looking further out.

The building context is layered: bungalows and mid-century houses in the older districts, larger houses east toward the ocean, and country-club communities west of the Intracoastal. Historic districts and HOA architectural committees both influence exterior work, and lot coverage on smaller in-town parcels shapes what can be added.

Coastal exposure matters east of the Intracoastal, where salt air, wind and elevation all inform how the envelope, roof and exterior materials are specified.

Where we work in Delray Beach

  • Atlantic Avenue
  • Marina Historic District
  • Old School Square
  • Lake Ida
  • Delray beachside and A1A corridor

Somewhere in Delray Beach not listed? Call and ask — we'll tell you straight whether we cover it.

What we run into

Common Delray Beach projects

Historic districts and design review

Neighbourhoods such as Marina and Old School Square historic districts apply design review to exterior changes, so elevations and material choices need to be developed for that process.

Tight lots, careful massing

In-town parcels leave little slack. Setbacks, coverage and drainage decide whether an addition, pool deck or covered patio is feasible before design begins.

Coastal specification east of the Intracoastal

Beachside houses need materials, fasteners and coatings selected for salt exposure, and glazing specified for wind and impact requirements.

Club communities to the west

West of the Intracoastal, the work is mostly whole-home renovation of established club-community houses — layout, kitchens, baths and systems brought current.

Why Delray Beach homeowners call us

What you can expect

Straightforward commitments — nothing we can't back up.

  • A transparent process

    Scope, selections and schedule are put in writing before work begins, and kept current as the project moves.

  • Local to Delray Beach

    Delray Beach is part of our regular service area in Palm Beach County — calls are handled locally, not routed through an out-of-area call center.

Service area

Serving Delray Beach, FL

We take on projects across Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach.

Planning a project in Delray Beach?

Free estimates, and permits and inspections handled where the work requires them.

Free estimate

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