Our Story

Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions Contractors in Tampa Bay Florida

Southerlyn Homes was founded by husband and wife team, Brett and Ashley Russell. The name ‘Southerlyn’ represents Brett and Ashley’s Southern roots and favorite style home to build – ‘Southern Coastal’, as well as a tribute to their oldest daughter, Rozalynn.

Why Choose Southerlyn?

Brett and Ashley have a passion for working with clients and walking them through every step of the design and construction process.

Brett Russell

Brett Russell, Owner

Brett is a Licensed Contractor with over 10 years of residential building experience. Before founding Southerlyn Homes, he successfully built and renovated homes in South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Belleair Beach, Seminole, Riverview, Redington Shores, and Odessa.

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Ashley Russell, Owner

Ashley is a licensed Realtor and brings over 10 years of business and finance experience to Southerlyn Homes.

Our Partners

Where We Build

Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy both a laid-back beach lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area, including professional sports teams, museums, and an array of entertainment and dining options.

The Tampa Bay metro area is a sprawling and diverse region that encompasses three cities – Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater – each with a distinct personality.

The region is experiencing unprecedented growth and offers many new build sites in each community.

Custom designs and warm, personalized attention.

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We have loved working with Brett and Ashley on multiple home renovation projects! We have found them to be nothing but professional, responsive/communicative, creative, high-quality professionals and just all around nice people. Highly recommend!

-Stephanie D.