What Can a General Contractor do in Florida?
What can a General Contractor do in Florida? This is a common question we get asked, especially by clients moving from out of State. Some states require no licensure. To many, General Contractor is a General Term for anyone who performs contracting work in both Residential and Commercial construction.
Florida has one of the most stringent licensing requirements in the country. To be a State Certified Contractor you must meet the criteria for licensure. There are actually 3 types of Construction Licenses in the State of Florida. They are the following.
Types of Contractor Licenses in Florida
- Residential Contractors License – This License allows the License Holder to only Build and Work on Residential Properties up to 3 Stories.
- Building Contractors License – This License allows the License Holder to Work on Residential and Commercial Projects. New Construction up to 3 Stories and Remodeling and Renovations have no set number of Stories.
- General Contractors License – This allows the license holder to work on any type of Construction project, commercial and Residential. They Can build skyscrapers, Bridges, and other types of Major Construction Projects.
Services that Certified Contractors provide in Florida
A Certified Contractor in Florida can provide professional construction, renovation, and repair services for residential and commercial. Only Building Contractors and General Contractors can work on Commercial properties. General Contractors, or G.C.s, are skilled, licensed professionals who work with homeowners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to complete projects. General Contractors are responsible for coordinating the critical stages of a building project, including budgeting, planning, site selection, contracting, subcontracting, and overall management of the project from beginning to end.
In Florida, general contractors must apply for and hold a Residential, Building or General Contractors license with the state. A General Contractors license is for the most complex projects, such as large commercial or industrial buildings and can involve managing multiple subcontractors and overseeing an entire building project. A Building Contractors license is for projects such as medium-sized commercial buildings and renovations. A Residential license is for smaller projects such as single-family homes. As part of their licensure, general contractors must provide evidence of at least four years of experience working in the construction industry and pass a difficult license testing process.
General Contracting and the Services Provided
General contractors in Florida must normally be involved in projects that involve the alteration, completion, repair, remodeling and demolition of a building. This includes activities like building additions, improving insulation, installing heating systems, replacing floor coverings, and more complicated tasks like facia installation and stucco work. Depending on the scope of the project and the regulations in the area, G.C.s may be required to oversee certain aspects of the construction and to contract for specialized services.
In addition to managing the technical aspects of the project, the GC is also responsible for the local state, county and city regulations concerning the project. This includes regulations related to safety, zoning, building codes, and permits. Because GCs are familiar with the applicable laws, they can provide specialized guidance to their clients.
To summarize, a general contractor in Florida can coordinate and manage a number of projects for homeowners, businesses, and institutions. With their many years of knowledge and experience, G.C.s ensure that projects are completed properly and efficiently, while complying with the necessary legal requirements. In Florida, in order to become a General Contractor, applicants must obtain the appropriate licensure, provide proof of experience, and submit evidence of workers’ compensation insurance.
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