How to Get a Pool License in Florida

While there are many specialty contractors licenses available, especially in the state of Florida, the one that allows you to work on pools and spas is especially relevant. According to P.K. Data's research, there are five million in-ground residential swimming pools in the United States, and Read more...

Specialty Licenses: Plumbing Contractors

In Florida, to do any plumbing work, either the contractor themselves must be certified by the State, or they must have someone on staff who is certified. Obtaining this license will allow the individual or business to "install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, when not prohibited by law, Read more...

How Fingerprint Background Checks Work

One of the newest services that Contractors Reporting Services is offering is fingerprint background checks. We wanted to take a moment to explain how this process works when a potential employer requests one, or in the process of getting approved for your contractor's license. First of all, Read more...

Specialty Licenses: Electrical Contractors

One type of sub specialty that requires its own license in the State of Florida is electricians and electrical work. To do this type of work, a general contractor must also have a certified license from the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board, or hire a specialist who carries one. There are Read more...

General vs Specialized Contractors

The term "licensed contractor" can be a bit misleading, since it is a broad brush stroke that can be used to refer to either a general contractor, or a specialized contractor. In the State of Florida, there are a few types of licenses contractors can apply for, based on what type of work they Read more...

Getting Licensed in the State of Florida

For any true professional doing business in this state, obtaining a Florida contractor's license is a key step in the process. And since Florida doesn't allow any reciprocity - just because you have a license in another state doesn't mean you're free to practice your trade here in Florida - it Read more...

What Activities Require a License in Florida?

When making the decision on whether or not to get licensed, or deciding which type of license is right for your business, it helps to know what activities the state considers holding a general contractors license a necessity, and which activities it allows individuals to engage in without a Read more...