IS Contractors provides a single point of contact for specialized businesses that can work independently or together. When a project requires several specialties, IS Contractors can help identify and coordinate the services needed from conception through completion.

No. If you know which specialty you need, you may contact that business directly. If you are not sure where to begin, contact IS Contractors and tell us what you want to accomplish.

That is one reason IS Contractors exists. Tell us about the project. We can help determine which specialties may be required and how they fit together.

Yes. A project may require construction, environmental review, permitting, marine work, logistics, landscaping, or other services in different combinations. IS Contractors can help coordinate those specialties.

Yes. IS Contractors and its specialized businesses serve projects throughout Florida, subject to the requirements and capabilities of the particular project.

Projects range from individual specialized services to complex projects requiring several businesses. Contact us with what you want to accomplish and we can determine how we may be able to help.

When investing in construction, marine construction, remodeling, seawalls, docks, roofing, or any major improvement to your property, one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make is choosing the right contractor. In Florida, hiring a State Certified Contractor is not simply a preference — it is a critical layer of legal, financial, and consumer protection.

A State Certified Contractor has met extensive requirements established by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). These requirements are designed to protect homeowners from unqualified, uninsured, and financially unstable contractors. (MyFloridaLicense)

Hiring the right contractor is one of the most important decisions a homeowner can make. In Florida, simply seeing a business card, website, truck logo, or social media page does not guarantee that a contractor is properly licensed or legally authorized to perform construction work.

Fortunately, the State of Florida provides several ways for homeowners to verify whether they are hiring a legitimate State Certified Contractor.

A legitimate State Certified Contractor should willingly provide their Florida license number. In many cases, licensed contractors display their license number on: contracts, proposals, websites, advertisements, vehicles, and business cards.

Florida license numbers often begin with classifications such as:

• CBC – Certified Building Contractor
• CGC – Certified General Contractor
• SCC – Specialty Contractor
• CCC – Certified Roofing Contractor
• CMC – Certified Mechanical Contractor

For example:

SCC131153784

CBC1270056

The safest way to confirm a contractor’s license is through the official Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website. Homeowners can search by: contractor name, business name, or license number.

This database allows you to verify: whether the contractor is state certified or locally registered, whether the license is active, the contractor classification, insurance information, expiration dates, disciplinary actions, insurance information, etc.

Ask for current proof of insurance before signing a contract. A contractor should be able to provide evidence of general liability insurance and, when applicable, workers’ compensation coverage or a valid workers’ compensation exemption.

Florida’s Department of Financial Services specifically recommends asking for proof of general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, or proof of a workers’ compensation exemption, before signing a contract or repair agreement.

For greater assurance, verify that the coverage is current. General liability coverage can be documented with a Certificate of Insurance, and workers’ compensation coverage or exemptions can be checked through the Florida’s Department of Financial Services‘ Division of Workers’ Compensation.

Many homeowners do not realize there is a difference between:

• a State Certified Contractor, and
• a Registered Contractor.

State Certified Contractor

A State Certified Contractor:

• has passed state examinations,
• meets statewide competency requirements,
• is licensed through the State of Florida,
• and can legally work anywhere in Florida.

Registered Contractor

A Registered Contractor:

• is only licensed within certain local jurisdictions,
• and may not be authorized to work statewide.

For larger or more complex projects — especially marine construction, seawalls, docks, structural work, roofing, hurricane restoration, or waterfront improvements — many homeowners prefer working with State Certified Contractors because of the broader state-level oversight and qualification requirements.