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Licensed Home Building & Remodeling Contractors in Destin & Fort Walton Beach, FL

521 companies and license holders with a current, active Florida state license (CBC / RB / CRC / RR) based in the Destin & Fort Walton Beach area, listed longest-licensed first. Source: official DBPR public records, refreshed 2026-08-11.

Bdaye LLC

43+ yrs

Niceville, FL 32578

CBC027082 · licensed since 1983

Dale E Jr Rice

26+ yrs

Baker, FL 32531

CRC058154 · licensed since 2000

Larry Dean Hughes

26+ yrs

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

CBC059305 · licensed since 2000

Carl Frank Post

26+ yrs

Freeport, FL 32439

CBC059295 · licensed since 2000

Ralph W Coplin

26+ yrs

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

RB0067064 · licensed since 2000

Mastercraft Homes

26+ yrs

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

CRC058176 · licensed since 2000

About home building & remodeling in Destin & Fort Walton Beach

Kitchen and bath remodels, home builds, additions and renovations — carried out by licensed building (CBC) and residential (CRC) contractors.

Before hiring in Destin & Fort Walton Beach, 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 Destin & Fort Walton Beach area

Of the 521 active home building & remodeling licenses based here, 277 (53%) have held their license for 10+ years, while 126 were first licensed within the last three years. The median active licensee has been licensed since 2015.

Largest concentrations: Santa Rosa Beach (115), Destin (66), Crestview (60), Niceville (59), Freeport (52).

Frequently asked questions

How do I verify a home building & remodeling license in Destin & Fort Walton Beach?

Every listing on this page shows the contractor's state license number (CBC or RB or CRC or RR 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 home building & remodeling 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 Destin & Fort Walton Beach — 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 521 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.

Home Building & Remodeling by city in Destin & Fort Walton Beach

Santa Rosa Beach (115) · Destin (66) · Crestview (60) · Niceville (59) · Fort Walton Beach (53) · Freeport (52) · Defuniak Springs (29)

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