Luxury Homes Built To Withstand Florida’s Toughest Conditions

Custom, hurricane-resistant homes designed to protect your family, safeguard your investment, and deliver long-term peace of mind.

Luxury Homes Built To Withstand Florida’s Toughest Conditions

Custom, hurricane-resistant homes designed to protect your family, safeguard your investment, and deliver long-term peace of mind.

About Us

Raising the Standard for Building in Coastal Florida

Net Zero Construction is a Sarasota-based custom home builder focused on one thing: building homes that perform when it matters most. Using advanced materials, hurricane-resistant construction methods, and energy-efficient design, we create luxury homes that protect your family and preserve long-term value on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Why Choose Us?

Built to Protect Your Family & Your Investment

In coastal Florida, how your home is built matters. Net Zero Construction delivers hurricane-resistant, energy-smart homes engineered to perform in real storms, guided by over 25 years of hands-on experience.

ICF Construction for Hurricane Resistance

Homes built with insulated concrete forms are designed to withstand extreme wind, flying debris, and storm surge while far exceeding traditional wood-frame construction.

Proven Performance in Real Storms

Our homes have endured recent hurricanes with little to no damage, providing real-world proof of performance in severe storms.

Energy Smart & Net Zero-Ready

High-performance envelopes and efficient systems reduce energy use, improve comfort, and future-proof your home for rising energy demands.

Family-Run & Personally Built

John Wolterman, owner of Net Zero Construction, leads every project alongside a small, experienced team, bringing over 25 years of hands-on building experience to a limited number of custom homes each year.

Our Process

A Thoughtful, Proven Way to Build in Sarasota, Florida

Building a home on the Gulf Coast requires more than good design. Our process is built around protection, transparency, and hands-on leadership to ensure your home is engineered to perform and built with intention from day one.

01

Plan with Purpose

We start by understanding your property, lifestyle, and long-term goals. From storm exposure to energy performance, every decision is made with your family’s safety and your investment in mind.

02

Design and Build Together

Working closely with architects, engineers, and trusted trades, John leads the build process hands-on. You stay involved and informed as your home takes shape using proven, high-performance construction methods.

03

Build with Confidence

Throughout construction, every detail is documented and quality-checked. The result is a custom home that delivers real storm resilience, energy efficiency, and long-term peace of mind.

Projects

Custom Homes Built to Protect What Matters Most

Custom homes designed for hurricane resistance, energy efficiency, and long-term durability on Sarasota’s Gulf Coast.

Projects engineered to withstand extreme wind and storm conditions using proven construction methods.

High-performance homes focused on efficiency, comfort, and long-term operating cost savings.

One-of-a-kind homes built through a hands-on, owner-led process from design through completion.

Hurricane-Resistant ICF Construction Energy Smart Built to Protect
Hurricane-Resistant ICF Construction Energy Smart Built to Protect
Reviews

What People Are Saying About Us

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“The Combination of innovative technique matched with some of the most advanced building material and products on the market, like Insulated Concrete Form (I.C.F.) walls and impact resistant windows provide a dramatic level of insulation and protection from hurricane force winds in excess of 250 miles per hour.”
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“From the ground-up, Net Zero’s homes are solid, substantial and stunning. Furthermore, they are as distinctive as their owners. Net Zero Construction is raising the bar on residential construction throughout the Gulf Coast region.”
Lisa B.Verified Customer
“John, was very prompt with a quote for the job, and ready start when we were ready to go. Very professional on the job, and completed the job in a timely manner. We will definitely be using John again.”
Mike P.Verified Customer
“Wolterman Bros did very efficient work and was able to work around our production schedule with ease. Will use them again.”
Ron D.Verified Customer
“Great service, dependable, excellent workmanship and hard workers.”

High-Performing Custom Homes Built for Sarasota, Florida