A home on Davis Islands,
built to the island's standard
Davis Islands is Tampa’s signature waterfront address, a short bridge from downtown, where the finest lots are rebuilt to a higher standard rather than left as they are. Trinity builds the way an address like this expects: the home modeled in full before ground breaks, the budget laid out in the open, and a builder on site every day.
What it takes to
build well on Davis Islands
Davis Islands sits in Hillsborough Bay, minutes from downtown Tampa, a planned island of walkable streets, deep-water lots, and a private yacht basin. It is one of the region’s marquee addresses, and the best homes here are increasingly the result of taking a prime lot and rebuilding it to a current standard.
Building on the bay is its own discipline. Homes sit in a coastal flood zone and are elevated and engineered for surge before a floor plan is drawn, and the work happens on tight island lots in full view of neighbors who notice the difference. That is the work Trinity does before the work: we model the home in BIM before buyout so conflicts surface on a screen, and we keep full-time supervision on site so the standard holds.
The standard
we build to
A record of building at this level
Trinity builds at the level Davis Islands expects. Half Light House, pictured, was named Best in Show at the 2024 SEBC Aurora Awards, the top honor across every custom home entered. Trinity’s work has also earned Gold at the 2025 NAHB Best in American Living Awards and Builder of the Year from the region’s AIA chapter. It is the same discipline we bring to a Davis Islands home: open books, the home modeled months ahead of the field, and a builder on your site every day.
The same standard,
set from the start
Every Davis Islands home Trinity builds runs on the same disciplines. Open-book budgeting, so you see where your money goes and the contingency is a visible line, not a surprise. BIM-driven framing standards the trades build against. Full-time on-site supervision, not a project manager checking in between other jobs. It is the part of building that does not photograph, and it is the part that protects the home you can see.
The architects and designers
we build alongside
The best homes come from talented professionals collaborating without ego. On Davis Islands, Trinity builds alongside the architect and interior designer our clients already trust, protecting the design intent and bringing the construction expertise that makes it real. If you are early in the process, we can point you to architects whose work fits the island.
Recognition
Trinity’s work is recognized by the region’s architects and at the national level:
Builder of the Year, 2025 AIA Gulf Coast Chapter
Best in Show, 2024 SEBC Aurora Awards
Eleven honors at the 2024 SEBC Aurora Awards
Gold and two Silver Awards, 2025 NAHB Best in American Living Awards, International Builders’ Show
Home of the Year, SRQ Magazine (Platinum)
Gold, Best Local Home Builder, 2025 Best of SRQ
Questions buyers on Davis Islands ask
Does Trinity build on Davis Islands?
Yes. Trinity builds custom homes and high-value renovations on Davis Islands and across Tampa Bay, to the standard the island expects.
How much does it cost to build a custom home on Davis Islands?
It depends on the site, the size, and the level of finish, which is exactly why Trinity budgets in the open from the first conversation, so you see where every dollar sits at every point in the build.
What makes building on Davis Islands different?
It is a barrier island in Hillsborough Bay, so homes sit in a coastal flood zone and are elevated and engineered for surge before a floor plan is drawn, often on tight lots close to the water. The planning Trinity does up front is what protects a home like that.
Will you work with our architect?
Yes. Trinity builds alongside your architect and interior designer, protecting the design intent while bringing construction expertise that improves execution, durability, and performance.
Planning a home
on Davis Islands?
Tell us about your project and your site. We will be straight with you about what it will take to build it well on the island, and whether we are the right team for it. No pressure and no smoke.
