Do you need a license for Emergency Restoration Services work in Florida?

In the state of Florida, all companies that provide Emergency restoration services must have a license in the field of work they are performing. General contractors are temporarily exempt from having a roofing license to perform roofing work, but that's the only exception.

Companies who provide Emergency Restoration Services

It is tempting, right after a hurricane or any other natural disaster, for homeowners to allow just about anyone to enter their homes, and to start to clean up, demolish, or reconstruct damaged property, but using unlicensed/unqualified contractors could create further financial hardship. Construction is a complicated process involving, qualified labor, subcontracting, material procurement, delivery and proper installation, all skills which are not learned overnight.

The following are well-established companies offering 24-hour emergency restoration services. These services include Water, Fire, and Mold remediation. They are always prepared to give immediate response and superior service.

• BB Industries (specializes in debris removal and demolition services in Fort Myers and Cape Coral)
• Erickson’s Drying Systems
• Wrightway Emergency Services
• Fireservice Disaster Kleenup

What makes Emergency Restoration companies different from others?

Emergency Restoration companies have the ability to go out during an emergency immediately without pulling a permit, this does not exempt them from needing the permit, but they can take care of the emergency and pull the permit the following day and when conditions allow. Florida law permits contractors to stand in the shoes of the homeowner or business with Assignment of Benefits (AOB), which enables the licensed contractor to make repair decisions and collect insurance payments without the involvement of the property owner or lessee. This enables emergency disaster response companies, restoration professionals, and mitigation companies to get to work right away by agreeing to an assignment of benefits from the policyholder.

Water Damage and Mold Remediation

• Mold Remediation
  In the state of Florida, a qualified applicant is the only individual that can receive a license to do mold remediation. A company cannot carry the license. The state requires that you start by submitting an application to verify eligibility.

• Water Damage Contractors
  Restoration contractors prevent further water damage resulting from a plumbing, roofing, or sudden and accidental water leak issue.