Licensed General Contractors in Panama City, FL

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

Panama City, FL 32404

CGC017067 · licensed since 1980

Martell, Inc.

41+ yrs

Lynn Haven, FL 32444

CGC032752 · licensed since 1985

Port St Joe, FL 32456

CGC038459 · licensed since 1986

Ted D Cook

33+ yrs

Panama City, FL 32404

CGC056963 · licensed since 1993

Panama City Beach, FL 32408

CGC058801 · licensed since 1996

Bluscape Homes

27+ yrs

Panama City Beach, FL 32413

CGC060647 · licensed since 1999

Richard A Gaal

26+ yrs

Panama City, FL 32405

CGC061340 · licensed since 2000

About general contracting in Panama City

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

Before hiring in Panama City, 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 Panama City area

Of the 307 active general contracting licenses based here, 155 (50%) have held their license for 10+ years, while 62 were first licensed within the last three years. The median active licensee has been licensed since 2016.

Largest concentrations: Panama City (120), Panama City Beach (74), Port St Joe (33), Lynn Haven (25), Chipley (20).

Frequently asked questions

How do I verify a general contracting license in Panama City?

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 Panama City — 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 307 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 Panama City

Panama City (120) · Panama City Beach (74) · Lynn Haven (25) · Chipley (20)

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