Hiring a Fl Keys Building Contractor
Protect Yourself and Your Home ! Hire a Licensed Contractor !
Did you know that Monroe County requires all contractors to hold a Certificate of Competency (a-k-a Contractor's License) in their trade, as well as Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance?
Did you know there is NO "Handyman"license in Monroe County? Here are some of the reasons why you should always hire a licensed contractor:
If the work performed by the unlicensed contractor is unsafe, does not meet code, or is left unfinished, you may have no recourse-
If the unlicensed contractor or his employee(s) is/are injured on your property, you may be liable-
By hiring an unlicensed contractor you are subject to a citation in the amount of $150-00 for aiding and abetting unlicensed activity-
The unlicensed contractor is subject to a citation in the amount of $500-00 for not having a Certificate of Competency and/or proper insurance as required under Monroe County law-
Your project will be stopped, and if applicable, after-the-fact fines may be assessed for work done without benefit of a permit-
Don't confuse an "occupational license" for a Certificate of Competency- If your contractor is licensed, they will be able to provide you with proof, and be happy to do so-
THE FOLLOWING TRADES REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
(A CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE):
Acoustical ceiling
Aluminum specialties
Asphalt sealing and coating
Burglar alarms
Cabinet and millwork
Demolition
Drilling auger
Drywall
Fence erection
Fire alarm
Flooring
Garage door opener/installation
Glazing
Heating, ventilation and A/C duct installation
House setter
Insulation
Landscaping
Lawn sprinkler
Low voltage
Masonry
Mobile home maintenance and repair
Mobile home set-up and tie-down
Painting and decorating
Plastering
Satellite, TV antenna, telephone and other communications equipment installation
Septic tank cleaning
Sign electrician
Sign erection
Solar window tinting
Steel reinforcing and iron
Tile, marble and terrazzo
Waterproofing and roof painting
If you are unsure about whom you're hiring, or need to check a license, please contact any of the following offices:
Monroe County Building Department
Marathon: 305-289-2583
Plantation Key: 305-852-7100
Stock Island: 305-292-4490
Monroe County Code Enforcement
Marathon: 305-289-2819
Plantation Key: 305-852-7135
Stock Island: 305-292-4495
