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Licensed Contractors in Destin, FL

176 companies and licence holders hold a current, active Florida state licence at an address in Destin — 12% of every active licence in the Destin & Fort Walton Beach area. Source: official DBPR public records, refreshed 11 Aug 2026.

Active licences
176
Certified (statewide)
154
Registered (local)
17
Mold licences
5
Median licensed since
2012
Held 10+ years
107
Licensed in last 3 years
32
ZIP codes covered
3
Oldest active licence
1981

Licensed trades in Destin

TradeIn DestinIn the Destin & Fort Walton Beach areaShare
Home Building & Remodeling Contractors 66 521 13%
General Contractors 55 403 14%
Roofing Contractors 17 137 12%
HVAC & Air Conditioning Contractors 14 192 7%
Plumbing Contractors 13 148 9%
Pool & Spa Contractors 6 37 16%
Mold Remediation & Water Damage Companies 4 30 13%
Mold Assessors & Inspectors 1 18 6%

Home Building & Remodeling Contractors in Destin (66)

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General Contractors in Destin (55)

Mitcor Inc

45+ yrs

Destin, FL 32541

CGC020452 · licensed since 1981

Omnicon LLC

22+ yrs

Destin, FL 32550

CGC1507874 · licensed since 2004

G.C.C.S.

Active

Destin, FL 32541

CGC1522118 · licensed since 2014

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Roofing Contractors in Destin (17)

Thomas Case

30+ yrs

Destin, FL 32540

CCC057403 · licensed since 1996

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HVAC & Air Conditioning Contractors in Destin (14)

Eco Clima LLC

Active

Destin, FL 32541

RA13067643 · licensed since 2020

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Plumbing Contractors in Destin (13)

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Pool & Spa Contractors in Destin (6)

Cole Wilson

Active

Destin, FL 32541

CPC1461323 · licensed since 2025

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Mold Remediation & Water Damage Companies in Destin (4)

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Destin also has a handful of licences in mold assessors (1) — too few to list separately here, so those links open the full Destin & Fort Walton Beach list.

Where in Destin these licences are registered

Licences are spread across 3 ZIP codes, with the largest concentrations in 32541 (141), 32540 (34), 32550 (1). This is the address on the licence record — an office or, often, a home — and not a service-area map. A certified contractor can legally work anywhere in Florida.

How long Destin contractors have been licensed

107 of the 176 active licences registered in Destin have been held for a decade or more, while 32 were first issued in the last three years. The median licence here dates from 2012. The longest-held active licence in the city belongs to Mitcor Inc, licensed since 1981.

154 of Destin's 176 active licences are certified — a "C" prefix, valid anywhere in Florida. 5 are mold licences (MRSR remediators and MRSA assessors), which the state issues under a separate board. 17 are registered — an "R" prefix, which limits the holder to the local jurisdictions that accepted the registration.

Hiring a contractor in Destin — FAQ

How many licensed contractors are there in Destin?

176 companies and licence holders have a current, active Florida state licence registered to an address in Destin — 12% of every active licence in the Destin & Fort Walton Beach area. That figure comes from the official DBPR public records refreshed on 11 Aug 2026, and counts licences, not employees.

Does a Destin address mean the contractor only works in Destin?

No. DBPR records the address the licence holder registered, which is often an office or a home, not a service area. A certified ("C" prefix) licence is valid anywhere in Florida, so many contractors listed here work across the whole Destin & Fort Walton Beach area — and contractors based in neighbouring cities work in Destin. Ask about travel and call-out charges.

What is the difference between the licence types I see on this page?

A "C" prefix means certified: the licence is issued by the state and valid anywhere in Florida. An "R" prefix means registered, which limits the holder to the local jurisdictions that accepted the registration. Mold licences (MRSR for remediators, MRSA for assessors) are issued separately again. Destin has 154 certified, 17 registered and 5 mold licences.

Is a longer-held licence better?

It is a signal, not a guarantee. 107 of Destin's 176 active licences have been held for ten years or more, and 32 were first issued within the last three. A long licence shows the holder has kept up renewals and stayed in business; it says nothing about the quality of any particular job. Always collect written quotes and proof of insurance.

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