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Licensed Home Building & Remodeling Contractors in Sarasota & Bradenton, FL

1,533 companies and license holders with a current, active Florida state license (CBC / RB / CRC / RR) based in the Sarasota & Bradenton area, listed longest-licensed first. Source: official DBPR public records, refreshed 2026-08-11.

Nelson J Wilson

46+ yrs

Osprey, FL 34229

CBC017188 · licensed since 1980

Dennis F Miller

45+ yrs

Nokomis, FL 34275

RR0039682 · licensed since 1981

Cali Homes

44+ yrs

Bradenton, FL 34209

CBC024092 · licensed since 1982

Fireside Homes

42+ yrs

Venice, FL 34293

CRC029294 · licensed since 1984

Roger L Welch

42+ yrs

Palmetto, FL 34221

CBC028185 · licensed since 1984

Brian Rommel

42+ yrs

Englewood, FL 34223

CBC028996 · licensed since 1984

Ken Dear Inc

42+ yrs

Bradenton, FL 34210

CBC029083 · licensed since 1984

About home building & remodeling in Sarasota & Bradenton

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

Before hiring in Sarasota & Bradenton, 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 Sarasota & Bradenton area

Of the 1,533 active home building & remodeling licenses based here, 761 (50%) have held their license for 10+ years, while 435 were first licensed within the last three years. The median active licensee has been licensed since 2017.

Largest concentrations: Sarasota (544), Bradenton (314), North Port (157), Englewood (119), Venice (108).

Frequently asked questions

How do I verify a home building & remodeling license in Sarasota & Bradenton?

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 Sarasota & Bradenton — 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 1,533 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 Sarasota & Bradenton

Sarasota (544) · Bradenton (314) · North Port (157) · Englewood (119) · Venice (108) · Palmetto (74) · Nokomis (62) · Parrish (58)

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