10/04/2022
I just received an email in regards to an Excutive order (see below) for certain counties in Florida in regards to roof replacement and repair, as well as roofing inspections, adjusting, and insurance claim on behalf of the owner.
As a Certified Building Contractor I can not say this enough. Please do your research on whom you are hiring. Ask for their license number, and know the difference between the trades. Contractors will be a CGC (General Contractor), CBC ( Building Contractor), or CRC (Residential Contractor) this emergency order authorizes them make roof repairs and replacements.
CCC are Roofing Contractors.
CFC are plumbing and gas
EC are Electrical
CAC are HVAC (air conditioning)
It is state law that a Contractor must advertise their license number.
In order to do business Contractors are required to have minimum liability insurance coverages.
There are many "Contractors" that you will come across especially right now that do not have any of these licenses. I have nothing against any of them however they are not legally allowed to permit any work, they legally can not do Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, or HVAC. Many will use their Business Tax receipt (Business Liscense) for whatever city they are registered with as a business. This is not a Contractors license! Many have insurance that covers only work that does not require a license or permit (drywall, paint, trim, etc...)
In the end your safest choice as a homeowner is to hire state or county licensed contractors for any work that requires a permit.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
