In Florida, working as an unlicensed contractor is illegal. In fact, it’s a criminal offense. For this topic, the information we will share comes directly from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). If you want to be a contractor, it is in your best interest to get a contractor’s license for whatever

Roofs are a necessity. Whether it’s a new house/building, a worn roof, or a destroyed roof (from a natural disaster), roofs will need to be installed or repaired. Being a roofer is rewarding. It is a physically demanding job. As a roofer you will also get to work in many different locations and meet lots

If you’re thinking about a career in contracting, what about being a solar contractor? With a eco-friendlier outlook, the world is more in demand for solar technology, so the job of solar contractor is in demand. According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), a solar contractor is defined as a contractor

The contractor world continues to grow and needs skilled workers. With college continue to skyrocket with tuition, more people are gravitating toward a career in contracting, as they will have little to no debt and a good salary starting out in their careers. With the current contractor labor shortage, it is a great time to

Five years ago, the state of Florida created a new specialty license available for demolition contractors called “certified building demolition specialty contractor.” Why was this type of license created?  This license became available, so people and businesses can demolish any residential or commercial structure under four stories tall. If a four-story or taller structure is

Live in Orlando? Want to be a contractor? You’ll need a contractor’s license! Getting contractor license in Orlando, Florida can be a headache. You can’t be a contractor in Florida legally without a contractor’s license. This is good and bad for a few reasons but most importantly, it’s good because it guarantees Florida citizens that

As you know, you need to have a contractor’s license in Florida to work legally. But, did you know you have to renew your license? Do you know how to renew your license? As a Florida contractor licensing company, we want to help. You need to renew your contractor’s license every two years to remain

  There’s lots of types of contractors: electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, etc.  But, what does a general contractor do? In the state of Florida, a general contractor is recognized as a “a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, who may contract for any activity

  In Florida, for you to work as a State Certified Contractor, the Department of Business & Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Construction Industry Licensing Board requires all applicants provide credit reports for themselves and the business entity they want to qualify. Both credit reports must indicate that local, state, and federal records have been searched and