Big Fish Construction, L.L.C.

What this record tells you

Big Fish Construction, L.L.C. holds Florida licence RG0066530, a RG classification which authorises work as a certified/registered general contractor. An "R" prefix means the licence is registered, which limits work to the local jurisdictions that accepted it rather than the whole state.

This licence was first issued in 1994, which makes it one of the longest-held licences for the trade in this area. Roughly 8% of the 307 active general contracting licences based in the Panama City area were issued earlier than this one, and the local median sits at 2016. That is 32 years of continuous licensure.

Big Fish Construction, L.L.C. is one of 2 active general contracting licences registered to an address in Port Saint Joe, so you have local alternatives to compare quotes against.

The licence is recorded as expiring on 08/31/2027. Florida licences renew on a fixed cycle, and a licence that is not renewed moves to delinquent status — which is why the expiry date matters if you are planning work close to that date. Confirm the current status on the state portal before signing a contract.

Before you hire Big Fish Construction, L.L.C.

• Re-check licence RG0066530 on the DBPR portal — status can change any day.
• Ask for a current certificate of liability insurance and workers' compensation, issued to you directly by their insurer.
• Confirm the name on your contract matches Big Fish Construction, L.L.C. or its qualifying agent, George Stephens Jr Newman.
• Compare at least three written quotes from other general contracting contractors in Panama City.
• Confirm in writing that the contractor — not you — pulls the building permit.