Licensed Contractors in Fort Lauderdale, FL
8,541 companies and license holders with a current, active Florida state license serving the Fort Lauderdale area — across roofing, water damage & mold, plumbing and air conditioning. Source: official DBPR public records, refreshed 2026-08-11.
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General Contractors
3,585 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
24/7 emergencyHVAC & Air Conditioning Contractors
1,128 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
Home Building & Remodeling Contractors
952 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
24/7 emergencyRoofing Contractors
894 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
24/7 emergencyPlumbing Contractors
734 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
Mold Assessors & Inspectors
406 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
24/7 emergencyMold Remediation & Water Damage Companies
400 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
Pool & Spa Contractors
394 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
Solar Contractors
48 licensed in Fort Lauderdale
Cities in the Fort Lauderdale area
Fort Lauderdale (1,415) · Hollywood (692) · Pompano Beach (691) · Davie (631) · Coral Springs (618) · Pembroke Pines (564) · Plantation (487) · Deerfield Beach (440) · Miramar (398) · Sunrise (350) · Weston (333) · Coconut Creek (246)
The licensing picture in Fort Lauderdale
Of the 8,541 active licenses based in this metro, 4,091 (48%) belong to contractors who have held their license for a decade or longer — a useful signal, though not a guarantee. The largest trade here is general contractors with 3,585 active licenses.
Remember that a license proves accountability, not quality: it means the contractor is registered with the state, carries required insurance, and can be disciplined by the licensing board. It does not mean the state vouches for their work. Always collect references and written quotes.
Hiring a contractor in Fort Lauderdale — FAQ
How do I check if a contractor in Fort Lauderdale is licensed?
Ask for their state license number and search it on the official Florida DBPR portal at myfloridalicense.com. Every one of the 8,541 companies listed on this page shows its license number, and all were current and active in state records as of 2026-08-11.
Which trades legally require a license in Fort Lauderdale?
Roofing, plumbing, air conditioning, electrical and mold remediation all require a Florida state license — this is not optional, and unlicensed contracting is a crime in Florida. General handyman work on small non-structural jobs may not, but anything involving your roof, pipes, HVAC system or mold does.
Do you rank or recommend contractors in Fort Lauderdale?
No. This is an impartial directory generated from public license records — companies cannot pay to be listed, removed, or ranked higher. Appearing here means only that the license was current and active when the data was refreshed.
What should I do before hiring anyone in Fort Lauderdale?
Verify the license is still active, request current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, get at least three written quotes, confirm who is pulling the building permit, and never pay a large deposit in cash up front.
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