Licensed Contractors in Gainesville, FL
1,337 companies and license holders with a current, active Florida state license serving the Gainesville area — across roofing, water damage & mold, plumbing and air conditioning. Source: official DBPR public records, refreshed 2026-08-11.
Browse by trade
Home Building & Remodeling Contractors
470 licensed in Gainesville
General Contractors
331 licensed in Gainesville
24/7 emergencyHVAC & Air Conditioning Contractors
188 licensed in Gainesville
24/7 emergencyRoofing Contractors
139 licensed in Gainesville
24/7 emergencyPlumbing Contractors
105 licensed in Gainesville
Pool & Spa Contractors
42 licensed in Gainesville
24/7 emergencyMold Remediation & Water Damage Companies
30 licensed in Gainesville
Mold Assessors & Inspectors
22 licensed in Gainesville
Solar Contractors
10 licensed in Gainesville
Cities in the Gainesville area
Gainesville (486) · Lake City (198) · Newberry (106) · High Springs (95) · Alachua (85) · Keystone Heights (75) · Trenton (58) · Starke (52) · Archer (46) · Hawthorne (42) · Chiefland (38) · Micanopy (29)
The licensing picture in Gainesville
Of the 1,337 active licenses based in this metro, 834 (62%) 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 home building & remodeling contractors with 470 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 Gainesville — FAQ
How do I check if a contractor in Gainesville is licensed?
Ask for their state license number and search it on the official Florida DBPR portal at myfloridalicense.com. Every one of the 1,337 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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville?
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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