Licensed Contractors in Sarasota & Bradenton, FL
4,747 companies and license holders with a current, active Florida state license serving the Sarasota & Bradenton 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
1,533 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
General Contractors
1,190 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
24/7 emergencyHVAC & Air Conditioning Contractors
613 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
24/7 emergencyPlumbing Contractors
479 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
24/7 emergencyRoofing Contractors
388 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
Pool & Spa Contractors
356 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
Mold Assessors & Inspectors
89 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
24/7 emergencyMold Remediation & Water Damage Companies
82 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
Solar Contractors
17 licensed in Sarasota & Bradenton
Cities in the Sarasota & Bradenton area
Sarasota (1,732) · Bradenton (1,044) · North Port (434) · Venice (307) · Englewood (273) · Palmetto (240) · Parrish (193) · Nokomis (185) · Lakewood Ranch (89) · Myakka City (83) · Osprey (75) · Ellenton (38)
The licensing picture in Sarasota & Bradenton
Of the 4,747 active licenses based in this metro, 2,303 (49%) 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 1,533 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 Sarasota & Bradenton — FAQ
How do I check if a contractor in Sarasota & Bradenton is licensed?
Ask for their state license number and search it on the official Florida DBPR portal at myfloridalicense.com. Every one of the 4,747 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 Sarasota & Bradenton?
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 Sarasota & Bradenton?
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 Sarasota & Bradenton?
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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