BEWARE OF UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS
By law, all Florida contractors must be licensed and insured. To avoid unlicensed contractors preying on storm victims, please take the following steps before hiring a contractor:
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Confirm they are licensed and insured:
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Florida Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation: Click
here or call 850-487-1395
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Palm Beach County: Call 561-233-5525 (Contractor Regulations c/o Ryan Perez)
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Obtain at least three “WRITTEN” estimates from a licensed and insured contractor
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Ask for proof of insurance
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Ask and check for references
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Make sure all work that requires a permit/inspection is officially approved in writing before a final payment is made.
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Contact the local Palm Beach County Home Builders Association c/o Gold Coast Builders for a list of reliable contractors at 561-228-6137.
Warning Signs a Contractor may be unlicensed:
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Door-to-door solicitation and/or requiring large down payment before beginning the work
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If a contractor asks the property owner to pull a permit
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Refuses to provide a written contract
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Unable to provide a Certificate of Insurance
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Advertisements that do not include the contractor license number
MORE INFORMATION AT:
TO REPORT UNLICENSED ACTIVITY: 866-9NO-SCAM OR 561-233-5525
