What Can a Handyman Legally Do in Florida?
There is no such thing as a handyman contractor’s license in Florida. A business license or tax receipt issued by the county is NOT a contractor’s license and does not allow you to legally engage in any type of contracting. In order to legally contract with customers, you must first obtain permission via a license from either the DBPR (CILB or ECLB) at the State level or by your local contractor’s board.
When unsure of whether a specific scope of work is licensed or not, it is always best to contact your local building department to find out. Also, remember that even though House Bill 735 (Preemption of Local Occupational Licensing) will prohibit counties from requiring licenses whose scope of work is substantially different from those issued by the state, many of the services offered by handymen extend well into the scope of work of well regulated trades like plumbing, roofing and general contracting. If your scope of work requires a contractor’s license in Florida or if your county or city require you to be licensed for a specific type of work, you should not offer those services as a handyman.
Some well established handyman businesses offer a set of services like the ones listed below and their work is completely legal.
Work a Handyman Can Perform in the State of Florida Without a License:
- Patch Cracks & Holes in Existing Concrete
- Caulking
- Painting
- Tile cleaning and repair
- Exterior and Interior Cleaning
- Yard Maintenance
- Pressure Cleaning
- Cleaning Gutters
- Laying carpet, vinyl, wood, tile or laminate flooring
- Replace interior doors & trim
Electrical Allowed:
- Replace light bulbs with like type and wattage
- Replace fuses of same size only
Plumbing Allowed:
- Repair window A/C units
- Replace disposable air filters
- Replace exhaust vent piping for clothes dryer only
What Happens If A Handyman Is Found Performing Work That Is Not Licensed To Perform?
If a handyman is found performing work that he/she is not licensed to perform, a citation in the amount of $500.00 will be issued. You may also be charged under Florida Statutes § 489.127. If you would like to do expand your scope of work, you will need a contractor's license. Our licensing experts are standing by help you get a better understanding of your licensing options. Feel free to contact us at 866-986-7978.
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The following licenses will allow you to alter the bathroom, work on plumbing fixtures, and work on anything electrical.
General Contractor- https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-general-contractor-license.html
Building Contractor- https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-building-contractor-license.html
Residential Contractor-
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-residential-contractor-license.html
Plumbing Contractor-
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-plumbing-contractor-license.html
Unlimited Electrical-
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-unlimited-electrical-contractor-license.html
Yes, you will need either a Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor License or a Florida Mechanical Contractor License. We have the books and classes to prepare you to pass the trade and business exams. For more information please click the link below.
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-mechanical-contractor-license.html
https://www.contractorcampus.com/florida-class-a-air-conditioning-contractor-license.html
So whatbyou are saying is that even though I Graduated hvac school ad have been working in the field for 3yrs I can't perform a simple maintenance which does not include doing any changes to the structure of the ac
If you would like to do maintenance, like change the filter, that does not require you to change the structure of the A.C then you do not need a Contractor License.
To do those things to an A.C system you will need a Contractor License.
Florida offers contractor licenses to individuals looking to engage in specific construction work throughout the state. Those who are not licensed and perform construction work for which a license is required can encounter serious consequences for contracting without a valid license.