Construction Services — General Contracting
General Contractor Fort Lauderdale
Licensed general contracting for residential and light-commercial projects, start to permit-close, from a company you already trust for roofing.
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What Does A General Contractor Handle?
A general contractor manages a construction project end-to-end — permitting, subcontractor coordination, code compliance, and final inspection — so you have one point of contact instead of managing multiple trades yourself.
What's Included
- Project planning and permit filing with the county
- Coordination of all trades under one point of contact
- Code-compliant construction to Florida Building Code and HVHZ standards
- Final inspection and sign-off handled for you
General Contracting — In Depth
Licensed General Contractor vs. Unlicensed Handyman
A licensed general contractor in Florida carries a state-issued license, pulls permits in their own name, and is legally responsible for the work meeting Florida Building Code. Unlicensed contractors can’t legally pull permits for most projects, which puts the homeowner at risk if work fails inspection, causes damage, or affects an insurance claim down the road.
How Permitting & Inspections Work
Most construction and renovation work in our South Florida service area requires a permit before work starts and a series of inspections — framing, electrical, final — before it’s closed out. We handle the permit application, scheduling inspections, and correcting any inspector notes as part of the project, so you’re not navigating county permitting on your own.
Managing Subcontractors & Project Timelines
A general contractor coordinates the electricians, plumbers, framers, and specialty trades a project needs, and sequences their work so each trade isn’t waiting on the last one. Poor subcontractor sequencing is one of the most common reasons construction projects run over their original timeline.
What A Detailed Estimate Should Include
A trustworthy general contracting estimate itemizes materials, labor, permit fees, and a defined scope of work — not a single lump-sum number. We provide itemized, written estimates so you know exactly what you’re paying for before work begins, and what would trigger a change order if scope changes mid-project.
Common Questions
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What Fort Lauderdale Residents Are Saying
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