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Licensed General Contractors in Lakeland & Winter Haven, FL

383 companies and license holders with a current, active Florida state license (CGC / RG) based in the Lakeland & Winter Haven area, listed longest-licensed first. Source: official DBPR public records, refreshed 2026-08-11.

Cassidy Homes

45+ yrs

Winter Haven, FL 33880

CGC019651 · licensed since 1981

Blevins, Inc.

43+ yrs

Lakeland, FL 33803

CGC024649 · licensed since 1983

George Ross Inc

42+ yrs

Lakeland, FL 33803

CGC031750 · licensed since 1984

Surwerx, LLC

39+ yrs

Auburndale, FL 33823

CGC041942 · licensed since 1987

Buildcraft, LLC

37+ yrs

Polk City, FL 33868

CGC048797 · licensed since 1989

Ipc Paving LLC

35+ yrs

Lakeland, FL 33811

CGC052851 · licensed since 1991

Highland Homes

30+ yrs

Lakeland, FL 33803

CGC058580 · licensed since 1996

Susan Lynn Smith

30+ yrs

Lake Wales, FL 33853

CGC058269 · licensed since 1996

About general contracting in Lakeland & Winter Haven

Additions, structural work, large renovations and commercial projects. A certified general contractor (CGC) holds the broadest construction license Florida issues.

Before hiring in Lakeland & Winter Haven, confirm the license is still active, ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' comp, get at least three written quotes, and never pay large sums up front. Florida's DBPR lets you check complaints and discipline history for every license holder.

License landscape in the Lakeland & Winter Haven area

Of the 383 active general contracting licenses based here, 234 (61%) have held their license for 10+ years, while 75 were first licensed within the last three years. The median active licensee has been licensed since 2011.

Largest concentrations: Lakeland (190), Winter Haven (65), Lake Wales (29), Auburndale (20), Bartow (20).

Frequently asked questions

How do I verify a general contracting license in Lakeland & Winter Haven?

Every listing on this page shows the contractor's state license number (CGC or RG prefix). Copy the number and search it on the official Florida DBPR licensee portal at myfloridalicense.com to confirm it is still current and active before signing anything.

Are the companies listed here endorsed or rated by this site?

No. This is an impartial directory generated from Florida DBPR public license records. Appearing here only means the company held a current, active state license when the data was last refreshed (2026-08-11). Always collect quotes, references and proof of insurance yourself.

Why does hiring a licensed general contracting contractor matter in Florida?

Unlicensed contracting is illegal in Florida and can void your insurance coverage. Licensed contractors carry required insurance and are accountable to the state board, which can discipline them — protection you lose entirely with an unlicensed operator.

A storm just hit Lakeland & Winter Haven — how do I avoid contractor scams?

Be wary of door-to-door "storm chasers": never sign an assignment-of-benefits or contract on the spot, photograph your damage first, and check that the company appears in state license records (like the 383 verified listings on this page) before letting anyone on your property. During a declared state of emergency, unlicensed contracting in Florida is a felony — report it to DBPR.

General Contracting by city in Lakeland & Winter Haven

Lakeland (190) · Winter Haven (65) · Auburndale (20)

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