Why You Should Always Be a Licensed Contractor

Working without a license may seem appealing as you don’t have to pay for a license or fulfill certain requirements, but it’s a very risky business. At worst, you could be fined and/or jailed if you get caught working without a license in the state of Florida.  

Homeowners are often tempted to hire unlicensed contractors to save time and money, but it can end up hurting both parties in the end. How so?  

Regardless of how skilled and talented you may be, most unlicensed contractors lack experience, qualifications, education and insurances needed for jobs, which can cause major delays on projects. Safety issues and lawsuits could occur.  

Homeowners and businesses are becoming more knowledgeable on the downsides of hiring an unlicensed contractor. Since unlicensed contractors are not licensed, they don’t have to follow building codes, which can cause safety risks on a project. Since unlicensed contractors do not carry workers’ compensation or liability insurance, a homeowner/client can be liable in an event of an injury during a project.  

Although often cheaper than a licensed contractor, homeowners are realizing it is not work the risk to hire an unlicensed contractor. Also, if anyone suspects you are unlicensed, he/she can report you to the DBPR and the state of Florida, and you could get arrested.  

As a contractor, it’s in your best interest to get licensed. With a license, your showing clients, vendors, and future bosses that you are serious about working and take pride in the business. With our team at Licenses, Etc., we can make the Florida contractor licensing process so easy for you that you will never regret doing it. Both you and your clients will have a peace of mind knowing you are properly licensed in Florida.  

As a Florida contractor licensing company, we will work with you to get your contractor license application approved by the Board fast and easy. Leave it up to us to get the paperwork filed correctly! To get your contractor license, click Florida contractor’s license page to learn more or call 239-777-1028.