FWC-licensed gopher tortoise services for builders, developers, realtors, and landowners across Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, and surrounding areas.
Mr. Tortoise LLC is the FWC-authorized gopher tortoise survey and relocation company for Charlotte County, FL — serving Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Rotonda West, Deep Creek, Murdock, El Jobean, Grove City, and Placida. Charlotte County is one of the fastest-growing areas in Southwest Florida, and gopher tortoise compliance is a routine part of any new construction or land development project here.
Sandy soils, scrub habitat, and rural parcels throughout Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Englewood are prime tortoise territory. Mr. Tortoise LLC is based locally and knows Charlotte County land — we understand the timelines, FWC requirements, and what builders and realtors need to keep projects on track.
Whether you're breaking ground on a new build in Deep Creek, doing due diligence on a wooded lot in Englewood, or a realtor handling a pre-close survey in Port Charlotte — Mr. Tortoise LLC is the call to make.
We serve all of Charlotte County, including:
High volume of vacant lots and new residential construction. GT surveys are common before permit approval.
Rural and waterfront parcels with significant tortoise habitat, especially inland areas.
Coastal and scrub parcels. Active land development area with steady survey demand. Englewood straddles the Charlotte/Sarasota county line — Mr. Tortoise serves both sides.
Large circular planned community with thousands of lots, many still undeveloped. Sandy habitat throughout — GT surveys are common before any clearing or new construction.
Established residential area with wooded lots. Survey needed for infill construction.
Commercial and residential growth area. GT compliance routine for new builds.
Rural and waterfront areas with undeveloped parcels that frequently have GT presence.
FWC-compliant site survey with written report delivered next business day. $350 per quarter acre. Accepted by Charlotte County building department and all title companies.
Full-service relocation including FWC permit application. $1,400 for up to 2 tortoises, +$400 per additional. Site cleared and ready for construction.
Fast turnaround for pre-purchase and pre-listing surveys. Referral program available. We're the preferred GT vendor for land deals across Charlotte County.
We're local and can be on-site within 48 hours. Book online or give us a call.